EastEnders star Lyndam Gregory dies of lung cancer at 59
Lyndam Gregory, who starred in EastEnders and Coronation Street, died aged 59 from lung cancer in 2014 despite never having smoked, his wife has revealed.
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Women's Twerk Retreat Promises 'Liberation' for £999
A Wiltshire retreat offers 'liberation twerking' to help women return to their 'sexual selves'. The four-day course costs £999 for shared rooms, with private suites at £1,399.
Woman in 'constant state of arousal' after £1,000 twerking retreat
A Wiltshire retreat charges up to £1,399 for women to 'reclaim their erotic aliveness' through 'liberation twerking', with one participant saying she was left in a constant state of arousal.
Coronation Street star dies of lung cancer at 59
Lyndam Gregory, known for Coronation Street and EastEnders, has died aged 59 from lung cancer despite never having smoked.
Horoscope Today: Daily Guide for Monday, August 24, 2026
Read your daily horoscope for Monday, August 24, 2026. The Sun in Virgo brings clarity and focus for all signs, from Aries to Pisces.
Van with double yellow lines goes viral in New Brighton
A white Ford transit van in New Brighton, painted with double yellow lines, has gone viral on TikTok with over 178k views.
Family History Reveals Great-Great Grandad's OBE Heroics
A Liverpool Echo journalist discovers his great-great grandad, John Cannon, stayed home during WWII, volunteered for ARP, and became the first non-military Liverpudlian awarded an OBE for rescues.
Aldi fish fingers beat Birds Eye in taste test by £2
Aldi's fish fingers top a supermarket taste test, scoring 10/10 and beating Birds Eye, which cost £2 more. Sainsbury's ranked last at 3/10.
Disraeli and Wilberforce Works Among Missing Parliament Art
Over 65 artworks, including a portrait of Benjamin Disraeli and an engraving of William Wilberforce, are listed as missing from Parliament since 2024, according to a Freedom of Information request.
65+ artworks missing from Parliament, including Disraeli
More than 65 artworks, including a portrait of Benjamin Disraeli and an engraving of William Wilberforce, are missing from Parliament, officials confirmed.
Strictly's Graeme Hall quit dancing after stroke and heart hole
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestant Graeme Hall was forced to quit dancing after a stroke led doctors to find a hole in his heart, requiring surgery.
William and Kate's controversial tour debunked by experts
Experts say social media failed to tell the full story of Prince William and Princess Catherine's 2022 Caribbean tour, with one image sparking unfair backlash.
New Brighton celebrates 100 years of Vale Park bandstand
Vale Park in New Brighton marked the 100th anniversary of its bandstand with a three-day community celebration, coinciding with the town's scarecrow festival.
Wicker Man trilogy final film released after director's sons complete project
The final film in the Wicker Man trilogy, Wrath of Gods, is released after the late Robin Hardy's sons completed the project, with Justin Hardy dying days before the premiere.
Slavery Remembrance Day Walk and Libation in Liverpool: 32 pictures
Liverpool's annual Slavery Remembrance Day Walk of Remembrance and Libation took place today, honouring millions affected by the transatlantic slave trade with a route through the city centre.
Ofcom probes Sky News over Farage harassment claims
Ofcom has launched an investigation into Sky News after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accused the broadcaster of harassing his family, including his adult daughter.
Emily Atack and Alistair Garner marry in first of two weddings
Emily Atack and Alistair Garner have married in an intimate UK ceremony, with a second wedding planned abroad in September. The couple, together since 2022, have a son named Barney.
Funeral notices: Tributes to former Butlins Red Coat
This week's Chronicle funeral notices include tributes to Paul Gerald Hopkins, a former Butlins Red Coat, and many other loved ones from across the North East.
Antiques Roadshow expert delighted as rare glasses break record
An Antiques Roadshow record was broken when a guest brought two 18th century Masonic glasses valued at £16,000, leaving expert Andy McConnell 'so made up'.
Antiques Roadshow record broken as rare glasses valued at £16,000
A guest on Antiques Roadshow was left speechless after glass expert Andy McConnell valued his pair of 18th century Masonic glasses at £16,000, breaking a personal record.
Aldi vs Lidl vs Cadbury: Milk Chocolate Taste Test
Cadbury Dairy Milk beats Aldi and Lidl own-brand bars in taste, and at 1p per gram, it's just as affordable as the budget options.
Cancer Survivor Couple Embrace Polyamory and Queer Identity
After cancer and recovery, Kevin and Jade opened their relationship, explored polyamory, and Kevin now identifies as queer, boosting confidence and intimacy.
Artemis II Crew Awarded Congressional Space Medal of Honor
The Artemis II crew, including Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch, will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on 28 August for their record-breaking lunar flyby.
Kane named German player of the year, first English winner
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted 2026 player of the year in Germany by sports journalists, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise.
Lord Snape obituary: Labour MP dies aged 84
Peter Snape, Labour MP for West Bromwich East from 1974 to 2001 and later Lord Snape, has died aged 84. A former railwayman and soldier, he was known for his wit, political acumen, and dedication to his constituents.
Vera Duckworth at 50: Liz Dawn's Iconic Corrie Role
It's 50 years since Liz Dawn first appeared as Vera Duckworth on Coronation Street, but she didn't become a regular until two years later. The iconic character died in 2008.
Hamza Yassin: new BBC birds of prey film is a 'privilege and honour'
Countryfile favourite Hamza Yassin fronts a new BBC documentary, Hamza: African Birds of Prey, filmed in Kenya, calling it a 'privilege and honour'.
Molly Smith and Tom Clare marry in Majorca ceremony
Love Island stars Molly Smith and Tom Clare have tied the knot for a second time, exchanging vows at a stunning Majorca venue with co-stars in attendance.
Emotional Kevin Keegan tributes as Newcastle and Liverpool honour
Newcastle United and Liverpool fans united in emotional tribute to Kevin Keegan at St James' Park, with card displays and a minute's applause before the season opener.
Liverpool and Newcastle pay emotional Kevin Keegan tribute
Liverpool and Newcastle fans paid an emotional tribute to Kevin Keegan before their Premier League opener at St James' Park, with banners, a tifo and a wreath laid by club legends.
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