Fond farewell to dedicated Larkhall shopkeeper who had ten days off in ten years

Perhaps it's recency bias or just because nobody has made an oddly hagiographic limited series like Paramount Network's Waco, but the '70s and '80s conflict between MOVE and city officials in Philadelphia feels like it has become an atrocity largely forgotten by the country-at-large. That a major metropolitan police force imposed an extended siege on a block of a city known for freedom, resorting to gassing and flooding before a shootout ensued — and that the city later dropped literal bombs on an organization's rooftop, killing adults and children and destroying homes — is something that shouldn't be exclusively in the domain of recollection for Philadelphians.

in Bolton on November 20 so he could be by her side.  He brought her flowers and the couple shared a loving kiss for the first time in 10 long months. Norman said: “It feels very nice because we’ve been married nearly 70 years and we still are good friends and she’s still my wife and we’re happy together.“It’s lovely to be with her, we’ve been together so long and it didn’t feel right to be apart." His daughter Valerie, a retired care home worker herself, described the emotional moment which left her in tears. She said that it was the first time she'd seen them smile like that all year. Grandmother-of-three Valerie, from Blackburn, said: “Dad was recently in hospital for three weeks for a new knee and all he said is as long he could see mum

 John Legend  was moved to tears by an emotional performance and dedication on  The Voice. The episode, which aired on Monday evening, featured live performances from the Top 9 contestants which included John Holiday.

“A$AP has been very into Rihanna for years” and he “was always the instigator” in their flirty vibe.

The Muppet Christmas Carol has been found, and has been reinstated.Director Brian Henson explained that a song titled ‘When Love Is Gone’ was cut from the original release as Disney deemed it  “too sophisticated emotionally” for young viewers, as Scrooge sings to his fiancée Belle.“I was so excited,” Henson, son of Muppets creator Jim, told BBC Radio 2 upon hearing about the forthcoming cut. He explained that the song remained in VHS copies of the film and not the DVDs, but that a new cut for a 4K remastering would feature the song.“They actually hid it… so I went down and they said: ‘But before we show it to you, we’ve got something else we want to show you’.

The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two co-stars Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn have been one of Hollywood’s most-beloved, long lasting relationships.

Marcelo Bielsa chose not to "keep West Ham guessing" when asked as he willing named his starting XI for Friday night's game.

While some people are ready to say “I do” mere months after starting up a new relationship, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are certainly not. Kury, 69, and Goldie, 75, have been together for 37 years, and the Christmas Chronicles: Part Two costars tell PEOPLE magazine that they don’t feel pressure to put a ring on it. “For people like us, the marriage certificate wasn’t going to create anything that otherwise we wouldn’t have,” says Kurt. “I don’t know. 40 years isn’t enough to finally say, ‘Well I guess…’ ”

Former Disney Channel star Nick Jonas and actress Priyanka Chopra are one of Hollywood’s hottest power couples. The pair, whose love story began when the Jonas Brothers singer slid into her DMs, look more in love every time we see them! Having recently celebrated their wedding anniversary, two years after their lavish ceremonies in India, we’re looking back at the timeline of their romance!

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are proof that some celebrity marriages CAN work for the long haul! In Oct. 2020, the country singers celebrated their 24 year wedding anniversary. With three children and dozens of career successes between the two of them, Tim and Faith have carved out the picture-perfect life, and they’ve done it all in the spotlight. However, they’ve found the perfect balance between fame and privacy throughout the years.

Ever since she announced herself to the world in the mid-’90s, Jewel has become one of the most beloved and respected singer-songwriters in the music industry. With decades of recording beautiful, soulful songs under her belt, it’s no wonder the singer has built a huge following of devoted, loyal fans over the years. Now, we’re taking a look back at how it all began.

The Midnight Sky, timing is everything. Will George Clooney, playing a very important scientist named Augustine Lofthouse, overcome outrageous obstacles to contact distant astronauts in time? Will said astronauts survive a daring mission to restore damaged communication equipment in time? Will our lead characters experience the emotional awakenings they so desperately need in time?It's striking, then, to consider the timing of this film.

Pokemon Yellow fans have discovered a new Easter egg in the game, 22 years after it was first released.The surprise was shared by Twitter user and Pokemon YouTuber Dobbs, and involves the Rock Tunnel in the game. This tunnel leads players to Lavender Town for the first time, and is pitch black upon entry.Ordinarily, a player must use HM05 to teach a Pokemon Flash to light up the cave.

A$AP Rocky finally made it out of Rihanna‘s friend zone, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.The “Everyday” rapper and the “Love on the Brain” singer, both 32, have been romantically linked since December 2019 when they posed together at the Fashion Awards at Royal Albert Hall in London. Nearly one year later, the musicians were seen dining with friends in New York City, further fueling speculation that their relationship has reached the next level.According to the source, “A$AP has been very into Rihanna for years” and “was always the instigator” in their flirtatious connection.

Coronation Street is celebrating the landmark of reaching 60 years on our screens this week.

Ex-EastEnders star Jasmine Armfield has reportedly split from her boyfriend Romell Henry after two years of dating. Jasmine, who played Rebecca ‘Bex’ Fowler on the BBC soap, has deleted photos of her and her boyfriend Romell together on her Instagram page.

direct to your inboxA council-run care home has been placed into special measures after one resident was found with an ‘unexplained injury’ and staff weren’t wearing face masks ‘for several months’.Representatives of the social care watchdog the Care Quality Commission delivered a scathing report of Waterside House independent living facility in Sale, managed by Trafford council, finding it ‘inadequate’ on safety and leadership grounds.Citing a ‘negative culture’ in some parts of the home, inspectors said staff ‘were not always treating people with respect’ on site and safeguarding issues were also a concern.During their inspection, CQC found one resident with an ‘unexplained injury’, which they said showed a prompt safeguarding referral

A woman was left stunned when she spotted a 50-year-old crisp packet on the beach as she walked along with her dog.

‘knifed’ during a disturbance at a property in Dunfermline.Emergency services raced to the scene on Leishman Drive at around 9.10am on Wednesday, December 9.Multiple marked police vehicles were pictured at the scene as officers locked down the street near Aberdour Road in the Abbeyview area of the town.Eyewitnesses also reported seeing CID officers arriving shortly after the incident unfolded.The 42-year-old woman has been rushed to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment by ambulance with a police escort however the extent of her injuries are currently unknown.Police Scotland confirmed that a 49-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.A force spokesman said: "We were made aware of a disturbance at a property on

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.As a young woman, Nancy Allison worked as an usherette at the Regal Cinema in Paisley.Torch in hand, she would lead the eager moviegoers down the cinema aisle before shining a beam of light on vacant seats.But Nancy’s own life could well have been the script for a Hollywood movie with the starring role played by none other than her good self.A hard-working Labour councillor for over four decades and a former Renfrewshire Provost, Nancy passed away peacefully on Saturday, aged 87, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.Former Renfrewshire Council leader, long-serving MSP and former Scottish Education Minister Hugh Henry yesterday described Nancy as someone who

When you've been in a relationship with someone for a few years, you might have some expectations about your future together.