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In this Tuesday’s Mirror Daily Digest, we’ve pulled together the biggest stories of the day from tributes following Kim Woodburn’s death to a ‘ murder ‘ victim being found in an exploded house

Welcome to the Mirror’s Daily Digest, where we pull together all the best stories of the day from our News, Showbiz, Sport teams and more. This Tuesday, we’re featuring everything from Kim Woodburn’s death after a short illness to a human rights lawyer being found ‘ murdered ‘ in an exploded London house and a review of Jeremy Clarkson’s pub.

This morning, news broke that Kim Woodburn had died following a short illness. Shortly after, her beloved husband and former co-star shared their tributes to the Celebrity Big Brother icon. Elsewhere, a ‘murdered’ woman was found after a house exploded in Stoke Newington and our reporter went to visit Jeremy Clarkson’s pub to see whether it was worth the hype.

Kim Woodburn dies after short illness as beloved husband and co-star Aggie break silence

This morning, our showbiz team broke the heartbreaking news that Kim Woodburn had died aged 83. The Celebrity Big Brother and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here icon, who shot to stardom for her no-nonsense attitude and witticisms on Channel 4’s How Clean Is Your House with Aggie MacKenzie, died on Monday.

Her beloved husband-of-46-years Peter, who she lived with in their Nantwich, Cheshire home, is “heartbroken” over the loss of his soulmate. She was described as an “incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person” by her loved ones, who were “so proud” of what she achieved in her career.

A representative for Kim shared in a statement: “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness”.

Read the full story here.

‘ Murder ‘ victim found in exploded house named as ‘ lovely ‘ human rights lawyer

A beloved mother-of-two and human rights lawyer has been identified as the woman found with fatal stab wounds after a house explosion this morning. A huge emergency response including six fire engines and 40 firefighters raced to the two-storey terraced house where an explosion had torn through the basement and ground floor of the east London residence.

The victim has been formally identified as 46-year-old mother and human rights lawyer Annabel Rook, whose body was found with knife wound injuries after the explosion. Police arrested an as yet unidentified 44-year-old male on suspicion of murder before taking him to a major trauma centre in London for slash wound treatment. His injuries were not life-threatening, police said.

Neighbours told The Mirror: “She was a lovely lady – a very doting mother. I would always see her walking to school with her children. They go to school just around the corner.”

Read the full story here.

‘ I drove 90 minutes to eat at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub — two words summed it up ‘

Nobody could have quite imagined the success Amazon would see after releasing Clarkson’s Farm. However, fast forward to 2025, the former Top Gear star’s agriculture show has just finished its fourth series, with a fifth series already on the way.

This season saw Jeremy Clarkson invest in a pub, The Farmer’s Dog, so our Deputy Content Hub Director, Steffan Rhys, went to go and check it out. He wrote: “There was a full-blown security and parking operation guiding arrivals into an enormous adjacent field with hundreds, if not thousands, of cars already parked in it. Visitors streamed like ants in formation between car park and pub and the stunned “bloody hell!” I heard from a fellow visitor pretty much sums up what I was thinking too.

” I’d naively thought that, given I had a lunch reservation (secured easily, several weeks earlier, on the pub website) it would be a quiet affair. After all, only so many people can fit in a pub, right? Wrong. Oh, so wrong. “

Read the full story here.

Killer who stabbed his partner, neighbour and dog on Christmas Day learns fate

A man who murdered his partner and neighbour and tried to kill his own son in an unprovoked and “frenzied” attack after taking cocaine on Christmas Day has been jailed for life. Jazwell Brown attacked his partner Joanne Pearson with a kitchen knife at their home in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, at around 6.30pm on December 25 last year.

He stabbed her 31 times before turning the knife and a baseball bat on his son Jake Brown, with the youngster remarkably surviving his injuries. Brown went on to repeatedly stab Jo’s dog Tilly, a Staffordshire bull terrier, who was later spotted on CCTV limping from the scene.

Brown then headed next door to another flat and began attacking Teohna Grant. He also stabbed Teohna’s boyfriend 29-year-old Bradley Latter who survived, while Teohna was also pronounced dead at the scene. Police previously said the dog had died, but they have since been informed Tilly survived.

Read the full story here.

‘ LEAKED ‘ Premier League fixtures for 2025-26 season – but fans spot major issues

As many football fans await the Premier League’s return, our sports team got their hands on a reportedly ‘leaked’ list of Premier League fixtures for the 2025-26 season. However, the list – which has been leaked and widely shared on social media platforms – is not as it seems.

As is the case at this time of year, amid growing anticipation among supporters, social media has been awash with claims and fixtures coming to light early. One set in particular have been gaining quite a bit of traction. On the face of it, they look pretty legit. The usual font and layout used when the fixtures are actually released is certainly present.

But dig a little deeper and issues arise. Most notable among them are a number of admin errors which, perhaps if you’re only casting a casual glance and looking at the opening weekend, or even just for your club’s full list, you wouldn’t see.

Read the full story here.

READ MORE: Boots’ No7 serum that ‘reverses’ signs of skin damage sold every 7 seconds

In this Tuesday’s Mirror Daily Digest, we’ve pulled together the biggest stories of the day from tributes following Kim Woodburn’s death to a ‘ murder ‘ victim being found in an exploded house

Welcome to the Mirror’s Daily Digest, where we pull together all the best stories of the day from our News, Showbiz, Sport teams and more. This Tuesday, we’re featuring everything from Kim Woodburn’s death after a short illness to a human rights lawyer being found ‘ murdered ‘ in an exploded London house and a review of Jeremy Clarkson’s pub.

This morning, news broke that Kim Woodburn had died following a short illness. Shortly after, her beloved husband and former co-star shared their tributes to the Celebrity Big Brother icon. Elsewhere, a ‘murdered’ woman was found after a house exploded in Stoke Newington and our reporter went to visit Jeremy Clarkson’s pub to see whether it was worth the hype.

Kim Woodburn dies after short illness as beloved husband and co-star Aggie break silence

This morning, our showbiz team broke the heartbreaking news that Kim Woodburn had died aged 83. The Celebrity Big Brother and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here icon, who shot to stardom for her no-nonsense attitude and witticisms on Channel 4’s How Clean Is Your House with Aggie MacKenzie, died on Monday.

Her beloved husband-of-46-years Peter, who she lived with in their Nantwich, Cheshire home, is “heartbroken” over the loss of his soulmate. She was described as an “incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person” by her loved ones, who were “so proud” of what she achieved in her career.

A representative for Kim shared in a statement: “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness”.

Read the full story here.

‘ Murder ‘ victim found in exploded house named as ‘ lovely ‘ human rights lawyer

A beloved mother-of-two and human rights lawyer has been identified as the woman found with fatal stab wounds after a house explosion this morning. A huge emergency response including six fire engines and 40 firefighters raced to the two-storey terraced house where an explosion had torn through the basement and ground floor of the east London residence.

The victim has been formally identified as 46-year-old mother and human rights lawyer Annabel Rook, whose body was found with knife wound injuries after the explosion. Police arrested an as yet unidentified 44-year-old male on suspicion of murder before taking him to a major trauma centre in London for slash wound treatment. His injuries were not life-threatening, police said.

Neighbours told The Mirror: “She was a lovely lady – a very doting mother. I would always see her walking to school with her children. They go to school just around the corner.”

Read the full story here.

‘ I drove 90 minutes to eat at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub — two words summed it up ‘

Nobody could have quite imagined the success Amazon would see after releasing Clarkson’s Farm. However, fast forward to 2025, the former Top Gear star’s agriculture show has just finished its fourth series, with a fifth series already on the way.

This season saw Jeremy Clarkson invest in a pub, The Farmer’s Dog, so our Deputy Content Hub Director, Steffan Rhys, went to go and check it out. He wrote: “There was a full-blown security and parking operation guiding arrivals into an enormous adjacent field with hundreds, if not thousands, of cars already parked in it. Visitors streamed like ants in formation between car park and pub and the stunned “bloody hell!” I heard from a fellow visitor pretty much sums up what I was thinking too.

” I’d naively thought that, given I had a lunch reservation (secured easily, several weeks earlier, on the pub website) it would be a quiet affair. After all, only so many people can fit in a pub, right? Wrong. Oh, so wrong. “

Read the full story here.

Killer who stabbed his partner, neighbour and dog on Christmas Day learns fate

A man who murdered his partner and neighbour and tried to kill his own son in an unprovoked and “frenzied” attack after taking cocaine on Christmas Day has been jailed for life. Jazwell Brown attacked his partner Joanne Pearson with a kitchen knife at their home in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, at around 6.30pm on December 25 last year.

He stabbed her 31 times before turning the knife and a baseball bat on his son Jake Brown, with the youngster remarkably surviving his injuries. Brown went on to repeatedly stab Jo’s dog Tilly, a Staffordshire bull terrier, who was later spotted on CCTV limping from the scene.

Brown then headed next door to another flat and began attacking Teohna Grant. He also stabbed Teohna’s boyfriend 29-year-old Bradley Latter who survived, while Teohna was also pronounced dead at the scene. Police previously said the dog had died, but they have since been informed Tilly survived.

Read the full story here.

‘ LEAKED ‘ Premier League fixtures for 2025-26 season – but fans spot major issues

As many football fans await the Premier League’s return, our sports team got their hands on a reportedly ‘leaked’ list of Premier League fixtures for the 2025-26 season. However, the list – which has been leaked and widely shared on social media platforms – is not as it seems.

As is the case at this time of year, amid growing anticipation among supporters, social media has been awash with claims and fixtures coming to light early. One set in particular have been gaining quite a bit of traction. On the face of it, they look pretty legit. The usual font and layout used when the fixtures are actually released is certainly present.

But dig a little deeper and issues arise. Most notable among them are a number of admin errors which, perhaps if you’re only casting a casual glance and looking at the opening weekend, or even just for your club’s full list, you wouldn’t see.

Read the full story here.

READ MORE: Boots’ No7 serum that ‘reverses’ signs of skin damage sold every 7 seconds

R. Kelly’s lawyer has filed an emergency motion after the disgraced rapper was allegedly “nearly killed” by prison staff who allegedly intentionally gave him an overdose of medication

Disgraced musician R. Kelly is using his recent health crisis to support his latest bid to be released from prison early. The 58-year-old singer who is serving 30 years in a North Carolina prison for sex trafficking and racketeering – was rushed to the hospital after he suffered a near-fatal overdose in prison.

According to a new filing by his attorney, Beau Brindley, Kelly – whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly – was placed in isolation on June 10 with his anxiety medication.

After being given more medication by prison staff, he lost consciousness three days later and was taken to Duke University Hospital on June 13. After two days under observation, he was taken back to his cell.

The attorney shockingly claims that officers intentionally “gave him an amount of medicine that could have killed him”. He said in the documents: “This was no mistake. It was a dose that jeopardised his life and nearly ended it”. Brindley subsequently filed an emergency motion for Kelly’s early release from prison. It’s a third attempt to get his client out from behind bars.

Desperate plea to Donald Trump

Kelly is already seeking clemency from US President Donald Trump as he allegedly fears for his life in federal prison. The shamed rapper’s attorney filed an emergency motion alleging three officials from the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) plotted to murder him while incarcerated.

Brindley told People: “We believe that President Trump is the only person with the courage to help us”. Kelly’s legal team hopes a pardon or commutation might be granted by Trump.

“The president understands what it’s like to be victimized by Obama and Biden era prosecution teams ‘ intent on destroying public figures. He experienced that himself”, Brindley continued in his comment to the American publication, comparing his disgraced client to the current US President.

Brindley added: “Immediately after our motion became public, Robert was thrown into solitary confinement. He cannot make phone calls to his family. He has no access to commissary. He has spiders crawling over him while he tries to sleep”.

The fallen performer, who was a long-time resident of Trump Towers in Chicago, does not have a personal relationship with the president but his legal team said discussions intensified with people close to Trump since the motion was filed.

Last month, Trump said he would consider pardoning Sean ‘ Diddy ‘ Combs, who faces similar federal charges. Trump said: “If I think someone was mistreated it wouldn’t matter whether they like me or don’t”. Trump is yet to comment on Kelly’s situation.

Inmate’s murder plot

Kelly is reportedly afraid to eat prison food over fears it might be poisoned, according to his lawyer. The emergency motion included a declaration from inmate Mikeal Glenn Stine, who alleged he was asked to kill Kelly by three high-ranking BOP officials.

Stine, who claimed membership in the Aryan Brotherhood and said he was once a commissioner with the group, stated prison officials arranged his transfer to the Federal Correctional Institution Butner in North Carolina – where Kelly is also held – and placed him in Kelly’s unit.

In return for carrying out or arranging the murder, Stine alleged he was promised an escape from custody and the chance to live as a “free man”. Stine also claimed he has terminal cancer and later told Kelly about the plot, stating he no longer intended to go through with it.

Brindley added about Kelly’s situation: “He is not safe in federal custody. And to keep him in prison while he is under threat like this is cruel and unusual punishment”.

Health issues

Kelly’s legal representatives also claim the jailed singer is suffering from health issues inside prison but allegedly not getting the medical attention he requires. Kelly’s solicitors detailed how their client had been suffering from a swollen leg for several months, a condition that was particularly alarming given his history with blood clots.

Despite repeated pleas for medical assistance, they claim he received inadequate and delayed responses. Earlier this year, it was alleged that Kelly was scheduled for a scan to check for blood clots, but instead, “He was then told by prison medical staff that they were only authorized to advise him that he would no longer be receiving blood thinners”, according to the legal filing. He was taken off of blood thinners at that time. “

His legal team has voiced grave concerns over this decision, made within the last three months, which they believe significantly increases the risk of severe health issues for Kelly.

Following a stint in hospital, Kelly was ejected from Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, against medical advice, the court documents allege.

In a statement issued to other media outlets, the Bureau of Prisons stated:” For privacy, safety, and security reasons, we do not discuss the conditions of confinement for any incarcerated individual, including medical and health-related issues. “

Kelly remains behind bars at the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina, since his 2022 incarceration. In June 2022, the former R&amp, B icon faced a landmark 30-year prison term in New York after being found guilty of racketeering and trafficking for sexual purposes.

Come February 2023, things escalated as he received another 20 years during his Chicago trial, on charges of child pornography and enticement of minors for sex, although he’ll serve most sentences concurrently, looking at parole only by 80. Despite all charges, Kelly consistently protests his innocence.

* If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999

R. Kelly’s lawyer has filed an emergency motion after the disgraced rapper was allegedly “nearly killed” by prison staff who allegedly intentionally gave him an overdose of medication

Disgraced musician R. Kelly is using his recent health crisis to support his latest bid to be released from prison early. The 58-year-old singer who is serving 30 years in a North Carolina prison for sex trafficking and racketeering – was rushed to the hospital after he suffered a near-fatal overdose in prison.

According to a new filing by his attorney, Beau Brindley, Kelly – whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly – was placed in isolation on June 10 with his anxiety medication.

After being given more medication by prison staff, he lost consciousness three days later and was taken to Duke University Hospital on June 13. After two days under observation, he was taken back to his cell.

The attorney shockingly claims that officers intentionally “gave him an amount of medicine that could have killed him.” He said in the documents: “This was no mistake. It was a dose that jeopardised his life and nearly ended it.” Brindley subsequently filed an emergency motion for Kelly’s early release from prison. It’s a third attempt to get his client out from behind bars.

Desperate plea to Donald Trump

Kelly is already seeking clemency from US President Donald Trump as he allegedly fears for his life in federal prison. The shamed rapper’s attorney filed an emergency motion alleging three officials from the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) plotted to murder him while incarcerated.

Brindley told People: “We believe that President Trump is the only person with the courage to help us.” Kelly’s legal team hopes a pardon or commutation might be granted by Trump.

“The president understands what it’s like to be victimized by Obama and Biden era prosecution teams’ intent on destroying public figures. He experienced that himself,” Brindley continued in his comment to the American publication, comparing his disgraced client to the current US President.

Brindley added: “Immediately after our motion became public, Robert was thrown into solitary confinement. He cannot make phone calls to his family. He has no access to commissary. He has spiders crawling over him while he tries to sleep.”

The fallen performer, who was a long-time resident of Trump Towers in Chicago, does not have a personal relationship with the president but his legal team said discussions intensified with people close to Trump since the motion was filed.

Last month, Trump said he would consider pardoning Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who faces similar federal charges. Trump said: “If I think someone was mistreated it wouldn’t matter whether they like me or don’t.” Trump is yet to comment on Kelly’s situation.

Inmate’s murder plot

Kelly is reportedly afraid to eat prison food over fears it might be poisoned, according to his lawyer. The emergency motion included a declaration from inmate Mikeal Glenn Stine, who alleged he was asked to kill Kelly by three high-ranking BOP officials.

Stine, who claimed membership in the Aryan Brotherhood and said he was once a commissioner with the group, stated prison officials arranged his transfer to the Federal Correctional Institution Butner in North Carolina – where Kelly is also held – and placed him in Kelly’s unit.

In return for carrying out or arranging the murder, Stine alleged he was promised an escape from custody and the chance to live as a “free man”. Stine also claimed he has terminal cancer and later told Kelly about the plot, stating he no longer intended to go through with it.

Brindley added about Kelly’s situation: “He is not safe in federal custody. And to keep him in prison while he is under threat like this is cruel and unusual punishment.”

Health issues

Kelly’s legal representatives also claim the jailed singer is suffering from health issues inside prison but allegedly not getting the medical attention he requires. Kelly’s solicitors detailed how their client had been suffering from a swollen leg for several months, a condition that was particularly alarming given his history with blood clots.

Despite repeated pleas for medical assistance, they claim he received inadequate and delayed responses. Earlier this year, it was alleged that Kelly was scheduled for a scan to check for blood clots, but instead, “He was then told by prison medical staff that they were only authorized to advise him that he would no longer be receiving blood thinners,” according to the legal filing. He was taken off of blood thinners at that time.”

His legal team has voiced grave concerns over this decision, made within the last three months, which they believe significantly increases the risk of severe health issues for Kelly.

Following a stint in hospital, Kelly was ejected from Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, against medical advice, the court documents allege.

In a statement issued to other media outlets, the Bureau of Prisons stated: “For privacy, safety, and security reasons, we do not discuss the conditions of confinement for any incarcerated individual, including medical and health-related issues.”

Kelly remains behind bars at the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina, since his 2022 incarceration. In June 2022, the former R&B icon faced a landmark 30-year prison term in New York after being found guilty of racketeering and trafficking for sexual purposes.

Come February 2023, things escalated as he received another 20 years during his Chicago trial, on charges of child pornography and enticement of minors for sex, although he’ll serve most sentences concurrently, looking at parole only by 80. Despite all charges, Kelly consistently protests his innocence.

* If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999

Little did we know that this adorable little girl trying on some red lipstick as a toddler would become global popstar, Dua Lipa – who’s hitting London as part of her world tour

She’s now a global pop queen and a fashion icon, set to light up London – but Dua Lipa was already interested in the latest looks as a cute toddler, as this adorable snap of the 29-year-old as a toddler trying on some lipstick reveals..

Who knew that this angelic little girl, born in London in August 1995 during an intense heatwave to Kosovan-Albanian parents, Dukagjin and Anesa Lipa, themselves fled from the city of Pristina due to the Bosnian war, would become such a huge name in the world of music.

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Dua, who is ready to set Wembley Stadium alight this weekend as part of her world tour, also made her musical talents clear from an early age After writing her first song at the tender age of five, she began cello lessons at Fitzjohn’s Primary School but found it difficult, as she was so little..

“I would be carrying this massive cello on my back and it would either whack me on the top of my head or the backs of my legs. It was a real health hazard. So I gave it up”. Then, she tried to join the school choir, but that didn’t work either as she ‘ couldn’t reach the high notes”.

That the Dance The Night hitmaker would go on to pursue a career in music as a grown-up is perhaps of little surprise. The star, who grew up with brother Gjin, now 19, and sister Rina, 24, has a rockstar dad. ‘ Dugi’, now 56, was once a long-haired rocker in a Kosovan band, called Oda”. Music was always played around the house, so it just always kind of had a big impact on me, “she confessed.

As music journalist John Earls says”, She was rejected for having too deep a voice, but of course, her distinctive tone is a key part of her appeal today. Her teachers must still kick themselves, but nobody knew she’d go on to become an international superstar. “

Fast-forward to May 2024, and Dua Lipa – who last year headlined the iconic Glastonbury Festival – was releasing her third album Radical Optimism, which shot straight to No. 1, before embarking in November on her world tour, soon to delight fans of the British capital.

This time round, she’ll be on the road till December, with a break in July and August to unwind with family, friends and her Masters Of The Air actor fiancé, Callum Turner.

Fans flocking to see Dua in the UK are in for a treat, as The Radical Optimism Tour promises stunning visuals, amazing vocals, spectacular dance routines, costumes and all of her hits and who knows – perhaps, a surprise guest or two.

READ MORE: Dua Lipa: The Ultimate ‘Radical Optimism’ Tour Special

Little did we know that this adorable little girl trying on some red lipstick as a toddler would become global popstar, Dua Lipa – who’s hitting London as part of her world tour

She’s now a global pop queen and a fashion icon, set to light up London – but Dua Lipa was already interested in the latest looks as a cute toddler, as this adorable snap of the 29-year-old as a toddler trying on some lipstick reveals..

Who knew that this angelic little girl, born in London in August 1995 during an intense heatwave to Kosovan-Albanian parents, Dukagjin and Anesa Lipa, themselves fled from the city of Pristina due to the Bosnian war, would become such a huge name in the world of music.

READ MORE: Boux Avenue’s massive half-price sale sees Dua Lipa’s festival-perfect bra drop in price

Dua, who is ready to set Wembley Stadium alight this weekend as part of her world tour, also made her musical talents clear from an early age After writing her first song at the tender age of five, she began cello lessons at Fitzjohn’s Primary School but found it difficult, as she was so little..

“I would be carrying this massive cello on my back and it would either whack me on the top of my head or the backs of my legs. It was a real health hazard. So I gave it up”. Then, she tried to join the school choir, but that didn’t work either as she ‘ couldn’t reach the high notes”.

That the Dance The Night hitmaker would go on to pursue a career in music as a grown-up is perhaps of little surprise. The star, who grew up with brother Gjin, now 19, and sister Rina, 24, has a rockstar dad. ‘ Dugi’, now 56, was once a long-haired rocker in a Kosovan band, called Oda”. Music was always played around the house, so it just always kind of had a big impact on me, “she confessed.

As music journalist John Earls says”, She was rejected for having too deep a voice, but of course, her distinctive tone is a key part of her appeal today. Her teachers must still kick themselves, but nobody knew she’d go on to become an international superstar. “

Fast-forward to May 2024, and Dua Lipa – who last year headlined the iconic Glastonbury Festival – was releasing her third album Radical Optimism, which shot straight to No. 1, before embarking in November on her world tour, soon to delight fans of the British capital.

This time round, she’ll be on the road till December, with a break in July and August to unwind with family, friends and her Masters Of The Air actor fiancé, Callum Turner.

Fans flocking to see Dua in the UK are in for a treat, as The Radical Optimism Tour promises stunning visuals, amazing vocals, spectacular dance routines, costumes and all of her hits and who knows – perhaps, a surprise guest or two.

READ MORE: Dua Lipa: The Ultimate ‘Radical Optimism’ Tour Special