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Charity's Comedy Crew heading to 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (425+ words) A North Lanarkshire mental health recovery charity is bringing its Comedy Crew to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a show packed with original stand-up comedy and sketches written and performed by members of its comedy workshop class. Fool On will…...
Kerry Katona recalls uncomfortable experience working with Rolf Harris on SMTV
1+ week, 1+ day ago (491+ words) Kerry Katona opened up about meeting Rolf Harris(Image: Getty Images) Kerry Katona has opened up about her experience working alongside Rolf Harris, recalling having to appear with him on children's TV show SMTV: Live, describing him as a "very…...
Violet Bucket actress Anna Dawson from Keeping Up Appearances dies aged 88
1+ week, 5+ day ago (396+ words) Beloved actress Anna Dawson, best known for her role in the classic British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has passed away at the age of 88. The star, who played Violet Bucket - the sister of Dame Patricia Routledge's iconic character Hyacinth - died…...
Comedy genius behind Cheers, Friends and Big Bang Theory dies at age 85
3+ week, 2+ day ago (405+ words) James Burrows, pictured with Jennifer Aniston, has died at the age of 85(Image: INSTAGRAM) The entertainment industry mourns a 'kind' genius who helped create comedy classics such as Cheers and Friends. James Burrows, the mind behind numerous iconic shows broadcast…...
Eurovision 2026 entry breaks silence after blunder on stage as fans complain
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (348+ words) Daniel broke his silence on Instagram after the performance(Image: BBC) A Eurovision contestant has allegedly lodged a formal complaint after a technical error occurred during their performance in the 2026 final. While providing commentary, Graham Norton disclosed that a camera…...
Man charged after Peter Kay show evacuated at Utilita Arena Birmingham
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (215+ words) (Image: Steve Aspinall/PA Wire) A man has been charged following an incident that forced the evacuation of Utilita Arena Birmingham during a Peter Kay show. On Friday evening, chaotic scenes unfolded at the venue after the comedian was ushered…...
David Haye claims 'women can't go to war' despite insisting he is a feminist
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (628+ words) David Haye has been seen to make headlines recently, but for all the wrong reasons. During his time back on I'm a Celebrity for the spin-off edition of the show, he was seen to make digs at fellow campmate Adam…...
Alan Carr explains reason behind his high-pitched voice with shock diagnosis
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (575+ words) Comedian Alan Carr is considering undergoing surgery as he is given surprising medical diagnosis. Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr has spoken candidly in the past about how he used to be bullied for this high-pitched voice. While his distinctive voice…...
Karen Dunbar was Scotland’s queen of comedy and her star is rising again
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (1012+ words) Karen Dunbar was once Scotland’s queen of comedy and now her star is rising again – thanks to social media. Millions of devoted fans know her from the 90s BBC comedy Chewin’ The Fat and from her 2003 spin-off sketch show series The…...
The surprising origins of April Fools’ Day and why it falls on April 1
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (569+ words) April Fools’ Day is celebrated on April 1 with jokes and pranks, though its exact origins remain unclear.(Image: Getty Images) Each year on April 1, millions of people seize the chance to play harmless pranks and enjoy a day of lighthearted…...