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15/01/2015
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Author Ruth Rendell In Critical Condition Following Stroke
Author Ruth Rendell is being treated in hospital after suffering a stroke, her publisher has confirmed.
The 84-year-old bestselling crime writer is said to be a stable but critical condition following a "serious stroke" on 07 January.
Baroness Rendell also has a seat in the House Of Lords as a Labour peer.
A statement from Hutchinson - Penguin Random House said: "Our thoughts are with Ruth and her family at this difficult time.
"Her son, Simon Rendell, is with her and thanks everyone for their concern.
"The family request privacy while the doctors assess the best course of treatment."
Blue Peter Launch 'Young Spies' Competition
Children between the ages of eight and 14 will be offered the chance to become a 'CBBC Intelligence Officer' as part of a competition being run by Blue Peter and M15.
Eight potential "young spies" will be given the chance to attend a spy school as part of a Blue Peter programme for CBBC.
The competition winners will also be given an exclusive tour of Thomas House, the British security service's London HQ, marking the first time television cameras have been allowed into the building.
Viewers can apply by downloading an application form from the Blue Peter website and returning it by 2 February.
Man Sells Place On Honeymoon Trip For £8,000
A man has auctioned off a place on his honeymoon for £8,000.
32-year-old John Whitbread's wedding fell through just six weeks before the date, with a two-week trip to the Dominican Republic already booked as a honeymoon.
Mr Whitbread decided to auction off the spare ticket, seeking a woman to come on the trip, which is due to take place in February.
A woman, whose identity has not been revealed, has paid £8,000 to join John on the trip.
It is understood that £1,000 of the money will be used as spending money, £50 will be spent changing the name on travel documents, and the rest will be donated to charity.
(MH/JP)
Author Ruth Rendell is being treated in hospital after suffering a stroke, her publisher has confirmed.
The 84-year-old bestselling crime writer is said to be a stable but critical condition following a "serious stroke" on 07 January.
Baroness Rendell also has a seat in the House Of Lords as a Labour peer.
A statement from Hutchinson - Penguin Random House said: "Our thoughts are with Ruth and her family at this difficult time.
"Her son, Simon Rendell, is with her and thanks everyone for their concern.
"The family request privacy while the doctors assess the best course of treatment."
Blue Peter Launch 'Young Spies' Competition
Children between the ages of eight and 14 will be offered the chance to become a 'CBBC Intelligence Officer' as part of a competition being run by Blue Peter and M15.
Eight potential "young spies" will be given the chance to attend a spy school as part of a Blue Peter programme for CBBC.
The competition winners will also be given an exclusive tour of Thomas House, the British security service's London HQ, marking the first time television cameras have been allowed into the building.
Viewers can apply by downloading an application form from the Blue Peter website and returning it by 2 February.
Man Sells Place On Honeymoon Trip For £8,000
A man has auctioned off a place on his honeymoon for £8,000.
32-year-old John Whitbread's wedding fell through just six weeks before the date, with a two-week trip to the Dominican Republic already booked as a honeymoon.
Mr Whitbread decided to auction off the spare ticket, seeking a woman to come on the trip, which is due to take place in February.
A woman, whose identity has not been revealed, has paid £8,000 to join John on the trip.
It is understood that £1,000 of the money will be used as spending money, £50 will be spent changing the name on travel documents, and the rest will be donated to charity.
(MH/JP)
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