A BBC Bafta-winner Daniel Postgate was discovered dead in his shed at the age of 61 after an inquest determined he had committed suicide while battling a number of medical conditions.
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At his home in Whistable, Daniel Postgate was discovered dead.
Everything you need to know about the inquest by BBC TV legend Daniel Postgate
Daniel Postgate, the 61-year-old son of Bagpuss creator Oliver Postgate, was found dead in a shed at his Whitstable home in June. He was the son of BAFTA-winning author Oliver Postgate. He committed suicide just one day after receiving a letter from the NHS regarding his treatment for a rare blood cancer, according to an inquest.
The NHS correspondence also contained a warning that myelodysplastic syndrome, which he had recently received, might return in the future. Despite the positive aspects of the update, Daniel was overjoyed by the worry that his illness would eventually not be treated, according to a report from his family.
According to the coroner, Daniel had been suffering from underlying depression for close to 40 years and had recently broken up with his 35-year-partner. His brother, Simon, described their final call as “chatty and relaxed.”
His family left a heartbreaking suicide note for them that he wrote “wonderful lives” and urged them to “remember to love each other” on the note. At the scene, the note was discovered.
According to the coroner, Daniel committed suicide because he didn’t want to go through with additional medical care. Although the specific “why” is difficult to answer, the evidence clearly indicated his desire to avoid experiencing his illness return.
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After their 50 year romance, Virgin boss Richard Branson revealed how a strange twist of fate permitted him to spend his wife Joan by her side during her final days.
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Richard Branson found himself transferred to a room beside Joan in hospital(Image: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Sir Richard Branson announced earlier this week that he had tragically lost his beloved wife Joan, 80, his partner for almost 50 years. In a heartbreaking Instagram post, Richard, 75, revealed how an extraordinary twist of fate allowed him to be at her side in her final hours.
He claimed that he had fallen off his bike while attending an Indian charity event and that his shoulder had been injured, leaving Joan, who was recovering from a back injury in an English hospital, unaware of the incident. After announcing her death, he wrote in a recent Instagram post that Fate had an odd way of working. I’d jumped off my bike in India, and as many people know, my shoulder hurt.
“Joan was in a hospital in England recovering from her own back injury. I was moved to a room just down the corridor from her, just like life occasionally surprises you.
We laughed as a group about how common it was for us to end up together, like teenagers who were delighted to find each other again. The billionaire claimed Joan had been in “positive spirits” shortly before she passed away and that the couple had a “lovely lunch.”
She was suddenly gone, quickly and painlessly, he continued. And thankfully, I was right there for her. Knowing that we were together makes us all feel great peace, he said. He also compared our collectively incredible final year to “an incredible one.”
When Richard first described it as “love at first sight,” the couple first met in 1976. He said, “I frequently make up my mind about a person within 30 seconds of meeting them, and I was almost instantly drawn to Joan.” I quickly realized Joan wouldn’t be impressed by my typical antics because she was a down-to-earth Scottish woman.
Richard said he would visit Joan frequently to purchase vintage signs from her, many of which decorated the houseboat he lived on, because she at the time worked in an antiques store in Notting Hill. Before getting married on Necker Island in 1989, they had two children, Holly, 44, and Sam, 40.
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Richard attributed Joan to some of his biggest business victories, calling her his “constant rock” and a “steady source of wisdom.” Now That’s What I Call Music! is a slogan that they all came up with. which eventually became the best-selling album series in history.
Announcing her death on Tuesday, Richard wrote on social media: “Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away. She was the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for. She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world. Love you forever Joan x.”
Ziggy Litchman, who appeared in Big Brother when he was 26, has since kept out of the spotlight – on Wednesday, he was photographed working as a doorman at a restaurant in London
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Ziggy Litchman was seen helping Sharon Osbourne down the steps(Image: / SplashNews.com)
Former Big Brother star Ziggy Litchman has been spotted working as a doorman – and helping Sharon Osbourne walk down the steps as she left a high-end London restaurant. Ozzy Osbourne’s wife, 73, and their daughter, Kelly, 41, attended a glitzy event in the capital, hosted by Rebecca Vallance, on Wednesday. It was the first time Sharon had been seen in public after her beloved husband passed away at the age of 76 in July.
Sharon got glammed up to step out alongside her daughter at the event at Aki London and was seen wearing a a long sequinned dress with full-length sleeves and shoulder pads. Kelly wore a pink and silver sequinned halter-neck gown. Photos of the event showed that Big Brother star Ziggy Litchman, 44, was working at the high-end venue. The former TV star appeared on the show, which then aired on Channel 4, when he was 26 years old.
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During his appearance, he famously entered in an on and off relationship with his co-star Chanelle Hayes. Their relationship, however, ended after a series of rows. Since leaving Big Brother, he has kept out of the spotlight, with previous reports claiming he was working as a doorman.
At the event last night, Sharon and Kelly rubbed shoulders with Holly Valance, Amber Le Bon and Zara Tindall. The glamorous celebrity outing came as Sharon’s son Jack Osbourne braves the grizzly Australian jungle in this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Sharon and Kelly have been watching Jack in the jungle, with Kelly revealing Sharon’s concern over his actions on the ITV show earlier this week as Jack took on his first solo Bushtucker Trial. As she sat beside his sister Kelly to take in the latest events, Sharon appeared to be concerned by his lack of breathing in the underwater activity.
Kelly remarked, “Watching I’m A Celebrity and they cut to commercials at the most poignant bit. I was holding my breath when the first commercial revealed that I was still holding my breath. Come on, he’s in a chamber of water with only two minutes left.
Then Sharon says, “With lobsters and toads.” Come on, we need to know what’s happening, Kelly continued.
As the trial wore on, Kelly praised her brother for passing each section while Sharon’s mother, Sharon, was a witness to her daughter’s nervous tapping as she struggled to watch him complete it. Both were pleased that he had finished the trial, with Sharon celebrating by punching the air.
Jack cried out loud as he discussed his father’s passing in the jungle. He declared, “It was undoubtedly a shock.” He continued, “We knew he was going to be sick for a while, but it was definitely a shock, because we didn’t know it would pass that quickly.” It was the biggest mic drop, he performed a massive big show and was like, “Alright, I’m done.”
James Morrison has revealed he won’t be performing for his fans in London as the 41-year-old music star issued a sad statement on his Instagram page this week
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Fans have wished Morrison a speedy recovery(Image: Getty Images)
A major British pop favourite has been forced to pull out of a live appearance only hours before he was due to step on stage. The singer, 41, told fans he was “incredibly sorry” as he announced the last-minute change of plan. James Morrison had been scheduled to perform at record store Rough Trade East, but the show was abruptly cancelled when he revealed his voice had given out.
Posting to Instagram, he explained: “Hello everyone. I have some bad news. I’m devastated to say I am having to reschedule my two in store performances today at Rough Trade East.” He went on: “Its been such a pleasure speaking to you all after the shows so far and performing each night but my voice is strained and I am unable to sing tonight.”
Apologising again, he added: “I am so incredibly sorry to have to do this again. We promise to reschedule as soon as possible. Thank you for all your patience and understanding. James.”
Fans immediately flooded his comments with messages of support. “Your wellbeing is more important! Look after yourself,” one loyal follower wrote. Another added: “Get well soon! you were incredible at Resident music—grateful to have heard you live and thank you for signing a record for my baby girl!”
A third person wrote: “I’m not even going to be there and feel terrible for the fans who were going. Please rest that beautiful voice & heal well!” while another simply pleaded: “Get well soon James!!!!” A fifth fan said: “Hola James!, I have read this, ohh, let’s have a good recovery!!…rest at home, relax…”
Just last month, the singer appeared on James Martin’s Saturday Morning as he made a devastating voice admission. On the show, the star opened up on how he was born premature and caught whooping cough.
The past few months have been especially difficult for James, following the death of his former partner, Gill Catchpole – the mother of his two children – who was found dead in January 2024.
The cancelled London performance comes on the heels of a wave of cancellations affected events in Bristol, London, Nottingham and Liverpool.
His Fight Another Day world tour kicked off in the UK in September, coinciding with the release of the new album on October 3. Many of the postponed dates are now expected to take place in May 2026.
The Rough Trade show had been billed as a “unique event” designed to “celebrate the release of his new album Fight Another Day released via Cooking Vinyl”.
Morrison, who first burst onto the scene in 2006 with his triple-platinum debut Undiscovered and later scooped the 2007 Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist, has sold millions of records over the past two decades.
For Dogs’ Sake, a Pete Wicks-starred hit series, has increased dog adoptions, with a Christmas special a day later a day on December 8th.
Pete Wicks has sparked a dramatic rise in dog adoptions following the success of his TV series, Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake. Available on U since 2024, the programme offers an inside look at Britain’s biggest dog rehoming charity. For the 37-year-old reality TV star, the series is a true passion project-and now, it seems his dedication is making a real difference.
Dog’s Trust has revealed that the launch of series two prompted a 20% jump in dog adoptions and a 25% boost in donations, with staff also reporting increased footfall at their centres. And fans of the show can look forward to a Christmas special, which will premiere on U and U&W on Monday, 8th December at 9pm.
Pete, who serves as Dog’s Trust’s ambassador, says he enjoys dogs because of their resilience and unwavering love. While his love of dogs first started when his family brought him home with his first rescue dog around the age of 10.
Speaking at the Christmas Special premiere, Pete said: “Rescue dogs often have an ability to love despite being treated terribly – that is such an emotional, yet wonderful thing. If more people could be like dogs, I think we’d live in a better world.”
The series’ feature in the show, which features Dogs Trust Basildon’s Lisa Cooper, has seen an increase in adoption applications and visitors to our centres since its launch. The broadcast of series two coincided with the highest number of adoption applications we have ever received in one month. “
Last week, Pete released a special instalment of his podcast, Man Made, for Men’s Mental Health Month featuring Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as a guest.
They discussed the heartbreaking passing of Nick, the brother of the prime minister, while Pete explained how his dogs have helped him through his own mental health struggles.
He claimed that being a calming force around my dogs is the only place I truly feel safe. It has been demonstrated by science that dogs and other animals help to calm the release of dopamine. “
Dog’s Trust is still incredibly successful, but the charity’s needs have never been greater. Owners who are no longer caring for their pets have contacted over 40,000 times this year.
Numerous dogs are being placed in foster homes, and the kennels are anticipated to be full throughout Christmas.
If you’re ready to give a dog love, safety, and everything else they need, get one, according to Pete; however, if you don’t, don’t if you think you’re capable of doing it. “
Another Dog’s Trust ambassador, Charlotte Hawkins, also showed up on the red carpet with Pete and also attended the Christmas special premiere.
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The Good Morning Britain presenter, who additionally hosts a podcast for the charity called Leaps and Hounds, said: “Like Pete I feel so passionate about finding a home for dogs without one, so this show is very much my cup of tea.
TV presenter Tyler West and celebrity host Roman Kemp joined them for the celebratory edition of the risky BBC reality series.
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Celebrity Race Across the World’s Roman Kemp recently had a chat with Tyler West(Image: Getty Images for Lionsgate UK)
A Celebrity Race Across the World contestant has revealed how he and his partner were forced to cope alone during filming. Speaking on a recent episode of the You About? podcast, Roman Kemp was joined by TV presenter Tyler West, with both having taken part in the celebrity version of the globe-trotting BBC reality programme.
Teaming up with his sister Harleymoon Kemp and going head-to-head with show competitor Tyler, Roman (son of I’m A Celeb’s Martin Kemp) embarked on a journey across the Caribbean and Pacific coastline of Central America.
In the programme, four pairs battle it out: Anita Rani and her dad, Bal; Dylan Llewellyn and his mum, Jackie; Tyler and Molly Rainford; and Roman and Harleymoon Kemp. The teams must cover 5,900 km from Isla Mujeres to Colombia’s Península de La Guajira.
But the contestants are banned from using air travel, and, to make matters even tougher, they’re forbidden from using smartphones. Roman explained: “And by the way, like, crew do not let you on their phones,” with Tyler adding: “Absolutely not.”
However, for Tyler, it sounded like a difficult sacrifice because he acknowledged that he was “peeking” at someone’s TikTok feed while driving.
Tyler continued, “That was a killjoy for me because I thought, there were so many times that Molly and I were stressed, and then I was like, “Molly, don’t worry, they’re gonna cut the cameras and come and help us in a minute.”
Roman then chimed in, asking if he thought he would get navigational help, as Tyler explained that he believed he would get “guidance” or maybe a “hint.”
No, there was actually nothing, he said, because that is how they usually capture the best moments or when we are stressed out. They simply say, “Roll the cameras, roll the cameras.”
In related news, Roman opened up about his mental health struggles during a candid chat with his sister on Thursday, 20 November’s episode.
During the programme, after the pair had finished a day’s journey and paused for a break at a bar, Roman confessed that he couldn’t fathom how Harleymoon managed to remain so positive.
Harleymoon claimed that she tries to “actively be happy,” which led to her brother’s admission that he was “jealous” about this trait. He said, “You make the decision to feel happy because I always believe you were born with a happy level [gestures highly] and my ceiling [gestures lower]gestures.
Do you understand what I mean when I say that I can’t fully understand [higher gesture] even with my tablets? He then addressed the cameras and discussed his journey with mental illness and antidepressants for more than 15 years.
He continued, “They certainly help for me. It’s not one size fits all for someone; for some people, it’s just going to the pub and drinking a pint with their friends.
He continued to share how he’d experienced “horrible times”, but had chosen to stop taking the medication as he’s now in a “good place in life”. Meanwhile, Tyler and Molly, who reportedly got acquainted during the 2022 series of Strictly Come Dancing, shared about their experience on Celebrity Race Across the World on ITV’s Lorraine.
Tyler admitted that he thought “I think there were times along our journey on Race Across the World when I was like, I can’t get with anyone else because you’ve seen me in some vile circumstances.”
Molly agreed, mentioning “a few of the stomach issues” and how he had witnessed the actress at her worst.
He went on to detail some of the difficulties they encountered. You have a reasonable budget, and that’s a lie. You actually have to consider, like, it’s a survivalist, like, where am I going to eat. He pointed out.
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Where am I going to go to sleep, and how? How will we get there? “.
