Archive for August, 2009
Calm on the water: Liam Gallagher escapes to Lake Como after Oasis’ shock split
The Oasis frontman flew from Paris to the Italian resort, where he met his wife, Nicole Appleton. The band’s Paris gig was cancelled after Noel Gallagher walked out. Continue Reading
Mother-of-three died in pub as solo woman paramedic ’stood outside and refused to help’
Friends of Michelle Procter-Blain claim the lone paramedic first parked outside the wrong premises and then refused to enter the pub. Continue Reading
First pictures of strangled girl, 9, and hanged stepfather suspected of killing her on lorry ride ‘treat’
Stacey Lawrence was found strangled inside Darren Walker’s lorry on the side of a busy road near Warmington, Northamptonshire. Continue Reading
Jaycee Lee Dugard kidnapper is linked to the murders of prostitutes and a girl of 15
The girls, Starlet and Angel, were pictured at a neighbour’s 16th birthday party a fortnight ago – days before their father was arrested for Jaycee’s kidnapping. Continue Reading
The tomato pill: Daily dose is as good for the heart as Mediterranean food
One capsule of Ateronon taken daily can break down fatty deposits in the arteries and help prevent heart disease and strokes, potentially saving millions of lives. Continue Reading
Why is fashion such a passion killer?
This season’s creations may be on trend but if you’re trying to attract a man – think again… Continue Reading
Girl, 9, found strangled to death in lorry as her stepfather is found hanged nearby
The body of a man, identified by police as the body of her mother’s partner, was discovered shortly afterwards hanged in woodland close to the scene. Continue Reading
Jaycee Lee’s prison: First pictures of filthy backyard jail where religious fanatic held kidnapped girl
These extraordinary pictures are the first glimpse inside the squalid back garden compound where Jaycee Lee Dugard was kept captive for 18 years. Continue Reading
Victoria Beckham breaks with tradition as she hits the gym without makeup
Victoria Beckham usually prides herself in looking picture-perfect, so it was a relief to see her real features as she came back from the gym yesterday. Continue Reading
Victoria Beckham breaks with tradition as she hits the gym without makeup
Victoria Beckham usually prides herself in looking picture-perfect, so it was a relief to see her real features as she came back from the gym yesterday. Continue Reading
Battle of the boys: X-Factor heats up as male soloists stun the judges – and reduce Cheryl Cole to tears
After Danyl Johnson’s stunning performance on last week’s show, viewers could be forgiven for thinking the winner of X-Factor had already been decided. Continue Reading
One in three Halifax branches ‘to close’ as Lloyds mole reveals plan for biggest bank cull ever
The move would wipe out 550 small branches and ‘agency counters’, cause huge job losses and intensify fears that the historic Halifax name may disappear completely. Continue Reading
First pictures of kidnapped Jaycee’s filthy backyard prison as police ask: Was she brainwashed?
These extraordinary pictures are the first glimpse inside the squalid back garden compound where Jaycee Lee Dugard was kept captive for 18 years. Continue Reading
Absolutely miaowvellous: Joanna Lumley on the lifelong love that began when she pulled a kitten from a well
She is known for her charm, sleek good looks and slightly feline demeanour. So it should be little surprise that Joanna Lumley has had a lifelong love of cats that has inspired her to make a new two-part ITV documentary. Continue Reading
The Cheeky Girls: 500 calories a day was all we ate
The Romanian-born pop star twins are being serious – about the extreme anorexia that made them read food labels instead of eating, turned their skin yellow and caused a strange fur to grow all over their bodies. Continue Reading
Battle of the boys: X-Factor heats up as male soloists stun the judges – and reduce Cheryl to tears
After Danyl Johnson’s stunning performance on last week’s show, viewers could be forgiven for thinking the winner of X-Factor had already been decided. Continue Reading
Jaycee Lee Dugard girls were like ‘brainwashed zombies’, reveals policewoman who triggered arrests
Officer Ally Jacobs said her mothering instincts screamed at her to act quickly after coming face to face with Garrido on Monday. Continue Reading
Obama’s tears for Ted Kennedy as four presidents and Hollywood celebrities gather for funeral of ‘greatest senator of our time’
Presidents, prime ministers and celebrities gathered in the rain to say a final farewell to the last of the Kennedy brothers, who died from brain cancer this week. Continue Reading
Jaycee could have been freed three years ago: Police admit 2006 bungle as they search home for clues to prostitute murders
The bodies of the prostitutes were dumped near an industrial park where Garrido worked during the 1990s. Police also admitted that Jaycee, who feels guilty over bonding with her captor, could have been freed three years ago were it not for a shocking error. Continue Reading
Mini mum’s miracle baby: 3ft 9in woman defied doctors who said giving birth would kill her
Karina White was determined to become the first woman with her condition to successfully give birth. Continue Reading
Gown and out: ‘Bottom-flashing’ hospital robes to be replaced by more modest attire
The move has been made by Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust after an elderly patient complained about her husband having to wear the garment as he walked down the hospital corridor. Continue Reading
Gown and out: ‘Bottom-flashing’ hospital robes to be replaced by more modest attire
The move has been made by Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust after an elderly patient complained about her husband having to wear the garment as he walked down the hospital corridor. Continue Reading
Sex-slave Jaycee’s captor and his wife BOTH charged with rape as police search home for clues to prostitute murders
The bodies of the prostitutes were dumped near an industrial park where Garrido worked during the 1990s. Police also admitted tonight that Jaycee, who feels guilty over bonding with her captor, could have been freed three years ago were it not for a shocking error. Continue Reading
Police hunt ‘Christmas resistance gang’ who threaten shop owners already selling festive stock
The grandly-named ‘Movement for the Containment of Christmas’ has sent letters to stores telling them not to sell festive cards until November. Continue Reading
Strictly flirting: Natalie Cassidy locks lips with dance partner Vincent Simone
Rehearsals for the new series have barely started, but soap star Natalie Cassidy is already putting on a show with her Strictly Come Dancing partner Vincent Simone. Continue Reading
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