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Kevin Keegan, England and Liverpool great, dies aged 75
Kevin Keegan, the former England captain and manager and a Liverpool great, has died aged 75 following cancer. His death marks the loss of one of English football’s most recognisable figures, celebrated for an outstanding playing career and influential managerial spells. Keegan won two Ballon d’Or awards, in 1978 and 1979, and helped Liverpool win…
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Sheffield nursery run by same five mums who launched it 20 years ago closes – thestar.co.uk
A Sheffield nursery founded and still run by the same five mothers is closing after two decades. The closure marks the end of a long-standing community childcare service and highlights the personal commitment of its original founders. The nursery was launched 20 years ago by the five mums, who remained involved in running it until…
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Brit tourist drowns after being swept away while swimming with his children in Cancun – as family criticise lifeguards’ ‘slow response’
A British tourist drowned in Cancun, Mexico, after being swept away by powerful waves while swimming in the sea with his two children. His family have criticised lifeguards for what they described as a “slow response” to the emergency, raising questions about safety provisions at the popular Mexican resort. Full details of the incident, including…
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Farewell to ‘Mighty Mouse’ Kevin Keegan – the diminutive pioneer let his emotions run wild and was a riot of colour and flame in a grey world: OLIVER HOLT
Kevin Keegan, the former England international and manager known as “Mighty Mouse”, has died at the age of 75 following a battle with cancer. In this tribute, Daily Mail columnist Oliver Holt reflects on Keegan as a footballing pioneer whose exuberant, emotional style and colourful personality stood out in an era of English football often…
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Paralyzed mother’s face is picture of anguish as she prepares to stand trial for killing three young children in America’s saddest murder trial
Jury selection has begun in Massachusetts in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a former nurse accused of strangling her three young children in January 2023. Clancy, 35, has pleaded not guilty, with her defence expected to argue she was not responsible due to postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors intend to argue the killings were deliberate…
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Burnham cuts VAT on household electricity bills; UK borrows less than expected in June – business live
New Manchester prime minister Andy Burnham has cut VAT on household electricity bills as one of his first measures to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, a move welcomed by the TUC but described by campaigners as helpful rather than a solution. The announcement came alongside fresh ONS figures showing UK unemployment held steady at 4.9% in…
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Hollywood Vampires: Alice Cooper and Joe Perry lift the lid on life inside rock’s superstar garage band
Alice Cooper and Joe Perry have spoken about touring and recording with Hollywood Vampires, the supergroup they formed with actor Johnny Depp and bassist Tommy Henriksen in 2012. The band, named after a 1970s Hollywood celebrity drinking club that Cooper once led, is preparing to return to the road after a period away, with Cooper…
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Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog review – time-travel fun for plucky hybrid critters
The Guardian reviews Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog, the follow-up to Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness, describing it as wholesome, family-oriented animation that leans towards younger viewers through simple character design and gentle humour, despite a plot the reviewer finds surprisingly convoluted. Though it lacks its predecessor’s striking title, the roughly 90-minute…
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William H. Wisher Jr. Dies: ‘The Terminator’ & ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ Screenwriter Was 71
William H. Wisher Jr., the screenwriter best known for co-writing James Cameron’s The Terminator and its sequel Terminator 2: Judgment Day, has died at the age of 71. His family confirmed he passed away peacefully at home, describing him as someone who believed stories had the power to connect people across generations. His work helped…