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Brookside star Dean Sullivan, who played Jimmy Corkhill in the soap, died aged 68 at the end of November. His funeral takes place today (December 19)

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Around 30 cars parked on Westfield Street in Gorgie, Edinburgh, have been slapped with the bright yellow stickers outside a Sainsbury's by a faux traffic warden

Hollywood actress Katie Holmes looked better than ever as she celebrated her 45th birthday in New York City with her daughter, Suri, 17, who she shares with ex Tom Cruise

TV veteran Dame Esther Rantzen has shared her fears for her friends and family if they support her Dignitas assisted dying decision following her stage four lung cancer diagnosis

A teacher has warned parents against wasting their money on certain gifts this year, as teachers aren't actually a fan of them - and some options may prove controversial

Plant experts have explained there's a little-known reason your Christmas tree could be making you ill this winter, as well as the risks your tree could pose to your pets

Colin Armstrong, former honorary consul of the United Kingdom in Guayaquil, was abducted in on Saturday from a farm he owned and now police are questioning his partner

Brainteasers can be really tricky, especially when maths is brought into the equation - but is your IQ high enough to answer this tricky maths question? Find out

Manchester Christmas Markets has come under criticism for the cost of one trader's sweets while Manchester City Council stresses the authority does not set the prices at the stalls

Actor Dean Sullivan - best known for his role as Jimmy Corkhill on Channel 4's Brookside - will be laid to rest in his native Liverpool on Monday after passing away aged 68

Madonna playfully delivered a stern threat to TV presenter Andy Cohen, who was in the audience for one of her live shows, as she branded him a "troublemaking queen"

SiriusXM host Jim Ladd has died at the age of 75 after suffering a heart attack at his home in Los Angeles, with tributes now pouring in for the iconic radio DJ

The child was found lifeless on a minibus in Brazil in near 100-degree Celsius heat after the alarm was raised around 4pm on Monday outside a nursery school in the neighbourhood of Mooca

Christmas Day will 'never be the same' for Bill Wilson after he tragically lost his beloved wife Jo to dementia earlier this year, following a harrowing battle with the 'silent killer'

Thousands have been evacuated from Grindavik in Iceland after a volcanic eruption on Monday night following a series of small earthquakes - which has been described as 'close to the worst case imaginable'

Kate Garraway's Smooth Radio co-star Jenni Falconer gave listeners an update on Derek Draper this morning, just days after Kate took some time away from her work commitments when her husband and father of her two children suffered a heart attack

Victoria Mary Clarke has recalled some of the darker times she experienced with Shane MacGowan, including the time a drug user died on their living room floor

Celine Dion's sibling Claudette shared with fans a sad health update revealing that the legendary singer now no longer has 'control over her muscles' amid her ongoing struggle with a rare neurological disorder

Before Christmas, Brits will have to battle weather warnings - winds reaching speeds of up to 80mph are expected to strike across a mammoth 600-mile area of the country later this week.

Star Trek fans are always incredibly enthusiastic collectors, meaning an original script is a prize to them. One on Antique Roadshow, however, was even more special than usual

A collision in Texas this week uncovered a chilling discovery as the intoxicated driver was found with a dead body, that was missing some parts, in his passenger seat

A Florida man was caught breaking into a neighbour's home to raid it for cocktail ingredients, and was seen on camera walking out with a vodka and orange juice before turning himself in

Actor Dick Van Dyke seemed to be in high spirits as he was seen heading out to work up a sweat with this wife Arlene Silver in the gym a day before his 98th birthday

TV legend Dame Esther Rantzen said she 'wasn't good at regrets' in a previous interview with The Mirror ahead of her heartbreaking Dignitas admission