Comedian Tom O'Connor dies aged 81

Tributes have been paid to a 'self-confessed vaccine sceptic' dad who has died from Covid-19 at the age of 34.

Tom Barrack, once an informal adviser to Donald Trump and former CEO of Colony Capital, pleaded not guilty to charges of illegal lobbying and lying to federal agents.

Dieter Brummer, the actor best known for his role in the Australian soap opera Home and Away, has sadly died at the age of 45.

recently deceased congregant’s fatal refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by calling the choice a “personal decision.” “While many of our staff, leadership and congregation have already received the COVID-19 vaccine, we recognize this is a personal decision for each individual to make with the counsel of medical professionals,” said the Australia-based church’s founder, Brian Houston, in a statement to CNN following the July 21 passing of 34-year-old Stephen Harmon, who died after contracting the coronavirus.  “On any medical issue, we strongly encourage those in our church to follow the guidance of their doctors,” Houston’s statement further noted, “any loss of life is a moment to mourn and offer support to those who are suffering and

recent heatwave is predicted to give way to thunder and rain. We told earlier today how The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across most of Scotland from midday on Tuesday, with twice the normal amount of rain for the month of expected to lash down.

One of the UK’s oldest paedophiles who was jailed for raping a young girl and sexually assaulting two others has died aged 85 - eight months into an 18 year sentence.

Camila Cabello took to social media after fans questioned whether her backup dancer was in blackface during a performance of her new single.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus makes him one of the nation's best forwards in recent times.The West Ham hero burst onto the international scene with an inspired Olympics at Athens in 2004, where he secured the South Americans Gold.Aged just 20, he finished as the Games' top scorer with eight goals, including the winner against Paraguay in the final.That goal came after a brilliantly timed run into the box, positioning himself in between the defender and keeper to slot the ball home after a cross.Before then, he starred in a 3-0 win over Italy, opening the scoring with an acrobatic volley inside the box. It's clear in the footage to see where the comparison came from.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterPete Doherty looked completely unrecognisable as he headed out on a late-night snack run in Camden upon returning to the UK.The former Libertines frontman had been performing at Powerhaus in Camden after swapping the UK for Normandy, France to embrace a more laidback lifestyle.

Samantha Womack has teased a "possible" EastEnders return for her character Ronnie Mitchell despite the fact her character was killed off in 2017. Soap fans will remember that Ronnie and Roxy, played by Rita Simons, tragically drowned during a dramatic New Year's Day episode.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterTom Barrack pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he acted as an unregistered agent of the United Arab Emirates and obstructed a federal investigation.Barrack, a real estate investor who once owned the controlling stake in Miramax, was arrested last week and held for three days in a county detention center in San Bernardino. He was released Friday evening on a $250 million bond, and is required to wear an ankle monitor.

Gold-medal winner Tom Daley left a heart-warming video message for his husband Dustin and son Robbie Ray.Tom, 27, is currently in Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic Games where he has just won his first gold medal for the 10m synchronised diving with partner Matty Lee. Sharing to Twitter, Dustin, 47, videoed the moment he and Robbie Ray, three, found the memory stick with the message from Tom on it.

dog died on holiday after swallowing a fishing hook on the beach. Helen and Richard Tatner had been enjoying a break in Cornwall with their kids and Norfolk terrier Mabel.During a visit to a small cove at Penlee Point on the Rame Peninsula on July 19, Mabel swallowed a fish hook hidden amongst rope on the shore.Helen, 58, spotted the fishing line hanging out of Mabel's mouth and tried to remove it before realising the baited hook had already gone down the terrier's throat.

Conor McGregor was back on the grind in the gym, leg cast and all, after spending a chilled out day in the sun with none other than his new mate Justin Bieber.The celebs shucked off their shirts and hung out on sun loungers together at the weekend enjoying a nice bottle of Conor’s Proper No. Twelve whiskey with some snacks.In a series of photos shared on the fighter’s Instagram page the pair shared a laugh sitting outside a pink striped tent, whiling away the afternoon in Beverley Hills.Conor, who has been living it up in Los Angeles since his injury, went fully embraced the hot weather, laying back in a pair of neon green shorts and red loafers.

One in three Brits are apprehensive about seeing more people face-to-face again - due to worries about their appearance, a study has found.

Dunkeld man and his beloved furry companion are all set to resume their 5000-mile coast-to-coast trek across Canada for charity following their emotional reunion.

Tom Daley’s husband Dustin Lance Black couldn’t hide his joy as he celebrated his spouse’s incredible win for Team GB. The 47-year-old wrote on Twitter: “No words! So so many tears! @TomDaley1994 you're an OLYMPIC CHAMPION! Congratulations Tom and @MattyLee!” Tom and his diving partner Matty Lee won gold earlier today in the 10m synchronised platform diving event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Emmerdale actress, best known for her on-screen portrayal of Mandy Dingle, shared the news that she finally got her first tattoo after ‘chickening out’ several times before.Taking to Instagram, Lisa posted a pic of her beaming beside her tattoo artist, Hannah Elizabeth Gehrke from Red Tattoo and Piercing parlour in Leeds.And in another snap, Lisa could be seen with her foot propped up on a table while Hannah got to work inking the design on the side of her arch.Lisa wrote alongside the photoset: "I DID IT!!!"Today after five years of putting it off. I had my FIRST TATTOO done… by the superbly talented @gerktattoos @redtattooleeds she’s UNBELIEVABLE."A gorgeous person, crazy brilliant, when someone’s talented and lovely.

How many medals do you think Team GB will win in Tokyo? Comment here.Pidcock continued: "I know that my mum and girlfriend are crying at home. It's sad that they can't be here but I see them when I get home."When asked how it felt to win gold, Pidcock told Eurosport: "Not real really.

The devastated partner of a doting dad who beat meningitis to be there for his little boy has paid an emotional tribute after he collapsed and died outside a supermarket.

Jackie Mason was a legendary stand-up comedian known for his outrageous ethnic-based humor.Mason was ordained as a rabbi, just like his father, before beginning to do comedy sets at the resorts in the Catskills during the summers. After his father’s death, Mason devoted himself to comedy full time, struggling for years before a 1960 appearance on “The Steve Allen Show” gave him his big break.