Skippy star reveals truth about show's incontinent kangaroos
Liza Goddard, star of Skippy, recalls the smelly, untrained kangaroos and the tricks used to film the iconic 1960s series, which drew 300 million weekly viewers.
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Garden pub shed in Staffordshire wins Britain's best title
Tina and Rich Hibbs of Rugeley, Staffordshire, have won Pub Shed of the Year 2026 for Hibby's, their homemade garden sports bar, beating 1,088 entries.
Kaye Adams reveals urgent surgery after neck lump cancer scare
Loose Women star Kaye Adams reveals she had urgent surgery to remove a neck lump, discovered 18 months earlier, after a cancer scare. The procedure came following an interview with Mark Steel about his throat cancer.
Scotland's 'most scenic towns' of 2026 crowned - full list
WorldAtlas names Scotland's eight most scenic towns of 2026, including Portree, Dunkeld, and Inveraray. See the full list and highlights here.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library legacy praised by British mum
A British mum says Dolly Parton's Imagination Library helped her son develop amazing literacy skills, praising the legacy of the scheme that has gifted over 300 million books.
Celebs Who Were Secret Agents: Elvis, Hepburn, Dahl
From Elvis Presley to Roald Dahl, several celebrities reportedly led double lives as spies. The Daily Star looks back on famous names in espionage.
Life of M by Rachel Cusk: A Frustratingly Precise Character Assassination
Rachel Cusk's new novel Life of M is unmistakably about Natalie Portman, portraying her as inauthentic, while the narrator's precision frustrates with unnamed details.
Dolly Parton: Scotland felt like 'home' and 'fascinated' her
Dolly Parton, who died aged 80, spoke of her deep affection for Scotland, saying she felt 'at home' there and was fascinated by its charm.
Dolly Parton's sad reason for never having children
Dolly Parton died at 80, over a year after husband Carl Thomas Dean passed away. The couple never had children due to her endometriosis diagnosis and partial hysterectomy.
Cat Deeley reveals why she quit US for UK as she shares one drawback
Cat Deeley has explained why she swapped LA for the 'melting pot' of London, citing her sons' education, but admitted struggling with the UK weather.
Corrie's Ronnie Bailey star teases 'something's about to go down'
Vinta Morgan teases Ronnie Bailey's upcoming Corrie plot as he joins forces with Carl Webster, leading to a car theft accusation and Debbie's meltdown.
Dolly Parton's London love affair: from 1975 to final projects
Dolly Parton, who died aged 80, first performed in London in 1975. Her connection to the capital spanned decades, including a 1983 HBO special and the Imagination Library charity.
Dolly Parton requested country-gospel song for her funeral
Dolly Parton wanted the country-gospel song If We Never Meet Again played at her funeral, not one of her own hits. The request was revealed in a 2014 interview.
Dolly Parton tributes: Burnham, McCartney, Obama lead farewells
Dolly Parton will be remembered for her legacy of “great music that people will treasure forever”, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said, as tributes pour in from across the world.
Art Deco Ayrshire exhibition opens at McKechnie Institute
A new exhibition by Ayrshire-based digital artist Rona McSeveny, celebrating Ayrshire's natural and cultural beauty through Art Deco-inspired digital prints, has opened at the McKechnie Institute in Girvan.
A Slow Fire review: Ashes to ashes, guff to guff in bunker drama
Simon Stephens' A Slow Fire at Jermyn Street Theatre strands two men in a bunker after an apocalypse, but the execution feels too wilfully obscure.
Dolly Parton's royal gesture to Prince William and Kate revealed
Country icon Dolly Parton, who died aged 80, once declined Kate Middleton's tea invitation but offered the royals a Dollywood Thanksgiving.
Dolly Parton dead at 80: Five iconic looks from her career
Country legend Dolly Parton has died aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer. From the Playboy cover to Glastonbury, here are five looks that defined her career.
McCartney leads tributes to 'magnificent' Dolly Parton
Paul McCartney has paid an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton following the country singer's death at 80, recalling their first meeting and praising her songwriting, singing and philanthropy.
Gasps at 9 To 5 musical as Dolly Parton's death announced
Audience at Worthing's Pavilion Theatre gasped as actors announced Dolly Parton's death before a 9 To 5 performance, dedicating the show to the late singer.
Richard Madeley chokes up in GMB tribute to Dolly Parton
Richard Madeley fought back tears during a Good Morning Britain tribute to Dolly Parton, recalling a memorable This Morning interview with the late country legend.
John Grisham warns AI could threaten authors' careers
John Grisham told Edinburgh International Book Festival he fears AI could write books like his at little cost, threatening writers.
Harrowing WWII film 'must watch' now on BBC iPlayer
The World Will Tremble, a raw, unrelenting WWII film based on true events, is now streaming on BBC iPlayer. It follows two Jewish prisoners who escape the Chelmno death camp in 1942.
Manchester Village Pride: Community-Led Revival
Manchester's Gay Village hosts the first Manchester Village Pride after last year's financial collapse, with venues investing £120,000 to rebuild trust and community spirit.
Taylor Swift leads tributes to Dolly Parton after death at 80
Taylor Swift said Dolly Parton was 'true grace and true grit' as tributes poured in from Paul McCartney, Beyonce and others after the country singer's death aged 80.
Dolly Parton's iconic film and TV roles remembered
Dolly Parton has died at 80. Her most memorable film and TV roles include 9 to 5, Steel Magnolias, and Hannah Montana.
Dolly Parton Dies at 80: Tributes Pour In
Dolly Parton has died aged 80. Her nephew Brian Seaver announced the news, and stars including Sir Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, and Barack Obama have paid tribute.
Dolly Parton's Most Memorable Film and TV Roles
Dolly Parton's screen career includes starring roles opposite Jane Fonda, Burt Reynolds, and Queen Latifah, from her debut in 9 to 5 to Joyful Noise.
Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reviews: Poojara, Meredith, Boyle
Final-week Edinburgh Fringe reviews: five-star character act Freddie Meredith, plus Raj Poojara and Katie Boyle, reviewed from shows on 24 August 2026.
Harry Styles reveals 'most vulnerable' time and 'pressure'
Harry Styles opened up about the pressure he faced during his three-year hiatus, revealing he needed time off to prioritise living from the inside out.
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