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I saw royalty, lords and degenerates all come and go from my drugs den: Son of late restaurant critic AA Gill and ex Tory MP Amber Rudd, Alasdair Gill lost a decade to addiction. Now, six years sober, he tells his extraordinary story
Alasdair Gill, a chef and son of the late restaurant critic AA Gill and former Conservative MP Amber Rudd, has spoken about losing a decade of his life to drug and alcohol addiction while working in top London kitchens, including one with a Michelin star. He frequented a notorious Kensington property nicknamed the “Misty River…
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My brush with death and how a stern talking-to from my sister Carole made me change my ways: Why Kate’s ‘Naughty Uncle Gary’ finally gave up partying after being ‘awestruck’ by the Princess’s brave cancer battle
Gary Goldsmith, the Princess of Wales’s self-styled “naughty uncle,” has revealed how a serious health scare and a firm intervention from his sister Carole Middleton prompted him to give up alcohol and partying. Goldsmith, who had already lost six stone using weight-loss injections, suffered a life-threatening episode of internal bleeding linked to liver disease at…
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New test that could identify signs of Alzheimer’s disease set for Australia – but doctors still urge caution
A new blood test that can help identify signs of Alzheimer’s disease is set to become available in Australia, offering a simpler and less invasive way to detect indicators of the condition than current methods such as brain scans or spinal fluid analysis. The development has been welcomed as a potential step forward in early…
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Banks, Kim introduce stuttering legislation with backing of former NBA player
US Senators Jim Banks and Andy Kim have introduced legislation aimed at improving support and public understanding for people who stutter, with former NBA player Jason Kidd backing the effort. The proposal matters because stuttering can affect education, employment and social participation, while awareness and access to specialist care remain uneven. The bill, referred to…
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Teenage girl fights for life after joyride in allegedly stolen car ends in crash – as her mate, 14, is also rushed to hospital
A teenage girl is fighting for her life in hospital after a crash in Melbourne that occurred during a joyride in a car she and a friend are alleged to have stolen. Her 14-year-old companion was also rushed to hospital following the incident, though the extent of that friend’s injuries has not been detailed. The…
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Tragedy as young Aussie, 12, dies after battle with mental health – as her devastated loved ones break their silence
A 12-year-old girl from the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia, named Alisha has died following a battle with mental health issues, according to Daily Mail reporting. Her family and loved ones have since spoken publicly about their grief, highlighting the case as part of wider concern about mental health struggles among young…
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US Launches Sustained Military Campaign Against Iran as Cyberattacks Target American Infrastructure
The United States has initiated a prolonged military confrontation with Iran, moving beyond isolated strikes to what officials characterise as a multi-week campaign following an attack involving American troops in Jordan
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Iran tensions escalate, water systems hit by cyberattack, chip stocks slide
Trump ramps up rhetoric against Tehran after a Jordan troop attack, Minnesota water utilities suffer a suspected Iranian cyberattack, and semiconductor shares tumble amid AI valuation doubts; plus BTS snub the 2027 Grammys.
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This Classic Beatles 1965 Album Gets New Life With a Never-Before-Heard John Lennon Song
The Beatles’ 1965 album Rubber Soul is being reissued in an expanded special edition, with UMG and Apple Corps Ltd confirming new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes produced by Giles Martin and engineer Sam Okell. The reissue is notable for including a previously unheard John Lennon song, “Little Girl”, unearthed by his son Sean Ono…
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Kanye West Settles Sexual Assault and Wrongful Termination Lawsuit With Ex-Staffer
Kanye West has settled a lawsuit brought by his former personal assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, who accused him of sexual assault, sex trafficking and wrongful termination. The case, filed in June 2024, was one of several legal actions West has faced since 2022, and its resolution avoids a trial over some of the most serious allegations…