In a year of reflection and remembrance, the world lost luminaries whose talents and stories enriched our lives, leaving ...

FROM music legends like Ozzy to literary icons such as Jilly Cooper, 2025 saw the loss of many beloved celebrities. Here The ...

In a year of reflection and remembrance, the world lost luminaries whose talents and stories enriched our lives, leaving ...

The Managing Director of Blackpool Tourism Limited and Chair of the Blackpool Tourism BID has been appointed as an MBE for services to tourism and the local community. Did you know with a Digital ...

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Glaswegian comic actor and impressionist Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99. Baxter was bold enough to mimic the Pope and even the Queen and sent up his native city with comic routines based on ...

Scottish comedian whose spectacular sketch shows on television made him a household name The Scottish comedian and impressionist Stanley Baxter, who has died aged 99, was one of the great superstars ...

Stanley Baxter was for decades one of the biggest stars on British television. His huge talent for comic sketches, mimicry and song was awarded with similarly huge budgets by grateful commissioners.

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An 11 year old girl believed to be the youngest person ever awarded an MBE has revealed she was left "speechless" upon discovering her remarkable honour. Carmela Chillery-Watson received recognition ...

An 11-year-old girl who became the youngest person ever to be made an MBE said she was left 'speechless' when she found out she was being honoured. Carmela Chillery-Watson was recognised in the King's ...

Baxter had a lengthy career on TV, radio and the stage Scottish actor and comedian Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99. Born in Glasgow in 1926, he was one of the biggest stars on British ...