SIR PETER BOTTOMLEY: Ministers must act now to end the misery of fire-trap flats

Ministers must act now to end the misery of homeowners who are stuck with fire-trap flats, writes Father of the House of Commons SIR PETER BOTTOMLEY  By Sir Peter Bottomley For The Daily Mail Published: 22:29 GMT, 3 January 2021 | Updated: 22:29 GMT, 3 January 2021 Hundreds of thousands of leaseholders face ruinous costs … Read more

Having vaccine doesn’t mean Britons can act with ‘wild abandon’ says Jonathan Van-Tam 

Having one of the new coronavirus vaccines does not mean Britons, including pensioners, can act with ‘wild abandon and go off to the bingo halls’, the Deputy chief medical officer has said.    Professor Jonathan Van-Tam was asked at Wednesday’s Downing Street press conference whether people who have had two doses of a vaccine would still … Read more

Kyle Sandilands’ incredible act of kindness for bushfire-stricken farmers

The shock jock with a heart of gold: Kyle Sandilands’ incredible act of kindness for bushfire-stricken farmers By Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:39 GMT, 18 December 2020 | Updated: 03:39 GMT, 18 December 2020 He’s known for his bawdy sense of humour, but Kyle Sandilands has a heart of gold. The KIIS FM … Read more

Strictly’s Bill Bailey admits he was fully prepared to be the ‘joke act’ on the show

He started off as a 50-1 outsider to lift the glitterball trophy when the BBC show kicked off in October. And it seems Bill Bailey had as little faith in himself as the bookies did as he admitted that he had prepared to be the ‘joke act’ of Strictly Come Dancing. Fast forward a couple … Read more

Suspect, 32, held over ‘murder’ of Travelodge receptionist is detained under mental health act

A man held over the ‘murder’ of Travelodge receptionist who was found dead in the hotel foyer has been detained under the mental health act, police said today. The 32-year-old suspect was arrested after the young woman was battered to death while she worked the nightshift at a seaside Travelodge on Christchurch Road in Bournemouth, Dorset.  … Read more

Disney announces Sister Act 3 with Whoopi Goldberg returning to star and produce the sequel

Nearly 30 years after donning that iconic habit, Whoopi Goldberg is returning to star in and produce the long-awaited sequel Sister Act 3. Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production president Sean Bailey confirmed the sequel during his part of the four-hour Disney Investor Day presentation on Thursday. No story details were given, though it was also … Read more

‘Please just enjoy the books first!’ Margot Robbie reads Harry Potter fans the riot act

TALK OF THE TOWN: ‘Please just enjoy the books first!’ Margot Robbie reads Harry Potter fans the riot act By Alistair Foster, Joanna Bell And Sophie Cockerham For The Mail On Sunday Published: 01:15 GMT, 22 November 2020 | Updated: 01:23 GMT, 22 November 2020 What’s the quickest way to befriend actress Margot Robbie? Tell … Read more

Jeremy Piven, 55, shows off toned physique after headlining cancer charity event with stand-up act

Jeremy Piven, 55, shows off toned physique while out and about… one day after headlining cancer charity event with his stand-up act By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 01:41 GMT, 21 November 2020 | Updated: 01:41 GMT, 21 November 2020 Jeremy Piven is best known for his scene-stealing performances as Ari Gold during his eight … Read more

Little Britain double act David Walliams and Matt Lucas reunite for a friendly walk

Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams have mended their friendship, looking on great terms as they enjoyed a walk in London last week. The comedy duo, who worked together for years on the hit television series Little Britain and its live spin offs, took David’s dogs to Regents Park on Friday. Matt, 46, … Read more

GVC to support gambling addicts as seeks to cleans up its act

Ladbrokes and Coral owner GVC to support gambling addicts as seeks to cleans up its act By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 12 November 2020 | Updated: 22:14 GMT, 12 November 2020 The owner of Ladbrokes and Coral yesterday sought to make a clean break with its chequered past following a … Read more