Pierce Brosnan declares coronavirus a ‘war’ as he reveals two of his lifelong friends have died after battling the disease The former James Bond actor, 67, branded the disease ‘a war’ and described COVID-19 as an ‘awful threat to life looming’ He said: ‘I lost two friends to COVID-19. They were friends of 45 years, … Read more
The film star Catherine Deneuve kept up a lifelong affair with the rock singer Johnny Hallyday behind his wives’ backs, it has been claimed in their native France. The pair became lovers when they were teenagers, and their passionate trysts continued right up until the ‘French Elvis’s’ death three years ago, aged 74. Hallyday frequently … Read more
Hardline local authorities with under-performing primary schools are among those refusing to reopen next week, as experts warn it may cause ‘lifelong damage’ to poor pupils 23 local education authorities in England opposed to June 1 school re-openings This includes deprived areas such as Manchester, Hartlepool and Knowsley Lee Elliot Major warned that each week away … Read more
He recently admitted his greatest triumphs have come from dark places after being struck down with coronavirus COVID-19 symptoms. And in an interview recorded just weeks before he fell ill with the potentially lethal virus, Dynamo reflected on the impact his separate struggle with Crohn’s Disease had on his childhood, and how it strengthened his … Read more
Just over a year ago Prince Harry was at a Royal Marines base deep in the Dartmoor National Park presenting new recruits with their coveted green berets. It is an annual event of simple ceremony but deep historical significance. Indeed, if there is one occasion that can be said to truly emphasise the near sacred … Read more