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12/11/2014
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Rebekah Gibbs Dies Aged 41
Actor Rebekah Gibbs has died from cancer aged 41.
Ms Gibbs appeared in BBC medical drama Casualty between 2004 and 2006.
It is understood that she had left the show to have a family, receiving her cancer diagnosis in 2008.
The actor's agent Bedfield and Ward tweeted the news, saying: "Darling Rebekah Gibbs, a true inspiration and dazzling light, never to be forgotten."
Actor Warren Clark Died Aged 67
Actor Warren Clark has died aged 67.
Best known for his role in Dalziel and Pascoe, Mr Clark also appeared in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange in 1971.
The actors agent confirmed that Mr Clark died following a short illness.
Man Calls Emergency Services Over Anthrax Fears
Parts of a West Lothian town were closed after a man called emergency services believing he had anthrax.
It is understood that a 32-year-old man called emergency services to his home in Gideon Court, Bathgate, just before 7am on Wednesday morning.
The man who made the called has been taken to hospital but emergency services had stressed that no-one in the house had anthrax.
(MH/IT)
Actor Rebekah Gibbs has died from cancer aged 41.
Ms Gibbs appeared in BBC medical drama Casualty between 2004 and 2006.
It is understood that she had left the show to have a family, receiving her cancer diagnosis in 2008.
The actor's agent Bedfield and Ward tweeted the news, saying: "Darling Rebekah Gibbs, a true inspiration and dazzling light, never to be forgotten."
Actor Warren Clark Died Aged 67
Actor Warren Clark has died aged 67.
Best known for his role in Dalziel and Pascoe, Mr Clark also appeared in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange in 1971.
The actors agent confirmed that Mr Clark died following a short illness.
Man Calls Emergency Services Over Anthrax Fears
Parts of a West Lothian town were closed after a man called emergency services believing he had anthrax.
It is understood that a 32-year-old man called emergency services to his home in Gideon Court, Bathgate, just before 7am on Wednesday morning.
The man who made the called has been taken to hospital but emergency services had stressed that no-one in the house had anthrax.
(MH/IT)
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17 January 2011
Colin Firth - King Of The Golden Globes
British actor Colin Firth was the 'King' of the Golden Globes last night after he won the Best Actor in a Drama award for his role in The King's Speech. The 50-year-old actor won the award for his role as King George VI in the film, but although The King's Speech was nominated in seven categories, it failed to win any other awards.
Colin Firth - King Of The Golden Globes
British actor Colin Firth was the 'King' of the Golden Globes last night after he won the Best Actor in a Drama award for his role in The King's Speech. The 50-year-old actor won the award for his role as King George VI in the film, but although The King's Speech was nominated in seven categories, it failed to win any other awards.
18 January 2008
Lily Allen Suffers Miscarriage
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16 March 2006
Best memorial service held in Manchester
A memorial to football legend George Best has been held at Manchester Cathedral. Family and friends of the Manchester United and Northern Ireland player were joined by a whole host of footballing stars and celebrities to pay tribute to the star who died in November.
Best memorial service held in Manchester
A memorial to football legend George Best has been held at Manchester Cathedral. Family and friends of the Manchester United and Northern Ireland player were joined by a whole host of footballing stars and celebrities to pay tribute to the star who died in November.
30 October 2008
Brand Quits Radio 2 As Prank Call Row Continues
Russell Brand has resigned from his Radio 2 job as a row continues over prank calls made to 'Fawlty Towers' actor Andrew Sachs on the show.
Brand Quits Radio 2 As Prank Call Row Continues
Russell Brand has resigned from his Radio 2 job as a row continues over prank calls made to 'Fawlty Towers' actor Andrew Sachs on the show.
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