Mafia boss 'killed after being shot in head by person he was having dinner with'

Holby City is coming to an end this week after 23 years and over the last couple of decades, the hospital based soap has helped give many household names a leg up in the acting industry. While fans and former cast members have lamented the hospital drama, with some of the show's most memorable characters returning for one last hurrah, it's nearly time to say goodbye. The show, which began as a spin off to Casualty in 1999, has had cameos from more than a few now very famous faces over the years.

K.J. Yossman Netflix are expanding their European presence with a new office in Poland.The office, which is set to open in the country’s capital of Warsaw later this year, will function as a central hub for Netflix’s Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) productions.“The Netflix office in Warsaw is a natural next step for us and will help build long-term cooperation in the region as well as deepen existing ties, creating new opportunities for content creators and producers,” said Larry Tanz, Netflix EMEA’s vice president of original series.

Fire crews were battling a huge blaze on a hillside in Clackmannanshire last night.

A lot has happened since we all went to sleep here in the UK regarding the incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock.

A new mutant strain of Covid is being monitored, according to scientists.

Terrified families 'ran to safety' amid 'screaming and shouting' after a huge fight erupted during a Mother's Day dinner at a popular restaurant.

A drunk who assaulted ambulance staff and a police officer must stay off the streets at night.

The E-scooter trial in Salford has been extended until November 2022 after a successful start with 180,000 trips made so far.

The public are to be asked for their views on £100m plans to develop ‘a new community heart’ for Prestwich.

“Bridgerton” — Netflix’s hit period production about upper-class courtship in England’s Regency era — is a world populated with sparkling balls, intricate courtship rituals, extravagant attire, and insidious gossip. And, apart from the Julia Quinn novels, there’s a surprising inspiration for it: West Hollywood. 

A driver sped down the wrong side of a busy dual carriageway to escape a police chase. The driver was only stopped by crashing into another vehicle.

An amateur gamer from Eccles has taken first place at a FIFA 22 tournament. Hassan Baz has been named the FIFA championship after showing off his skills at the TalkTalk Future Fibre City Clash.

A little-known new Highway Code rule is coming into place which could catch some passengers out. A recently introduced regulation means that if a driver even touches a phone, they could face a £200 fine, reports the Mirror.

Hollywood stars shared their equally "perfect" reunion, while John and his young son also adopted a dog Jamie brought on stage with her in tribute to the late Betty White.Jamie stunned at the Academy Awards in an elegant bejewelled dark blue gown.John also looked very smart in a maroon suit, accompanied with a black T-shirt underneath.Jamie took to Instagram to share the pair's reunion, while reflecting on their time on the set of Perfect.She penned in view of her four million Instagram followers: "Although I loved connecting with old friends like my PERFECT mate @johntravolta I also made new friends like Chad Atkins who is the founder and executive director of @pawworks where the sweet, beautiful little rescue pup I brought with me to make the OSCAR tribute to Betty White came from."When Jamie took to the stage, she was accompanied by Mac and Cheese, a little rescue dog, as she paid tribute to Golden Girls actress Betty White, who was famous for her love of animals.She then shared a picture of John with the dog backstage with the comment: "Look who grabbed a hold of sweet mac & cheese to hold backstage after I had left."Thrilled to see my friend John @johntravolta my PAWFECT co-star and our shared passions! @pawworks."To the surprise of many, Jamie then shared a picture of John and his son with Mac and Cheese in the early hours of this morning.The caption read: "A MAGICAL ending to the story from last night. At the Oscars I reconnected with my friend, John Travolta.

@Lente25 commented: “I thought I had hayfever but turns out it’s Covid.”@Dave_Hutch80 penned: “Yesterday I really struggled with it.“Even in canary wharf. Which has no grass.”@Ginosma suggested: “When I was in my 20’s I used to get an injection called “Pollenex” 3 injections 1 a week and they really helped.” This morning, Ranvir was presenting GMB as normal, alongside Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley, to share the latest headlines.She was forced to leave half way through, however, after admitting she had woken up with swollen red eyes due to the hay fever.Richard said during the show: “Hey, credit to you.

dailystar.co.uk: “Back then, I tried to push those niggling thoughts to one side and just enjoy the ride.”Denise has come a long way since her early days in show business and has even released an autobiography, entitled A Bit of Me.In a recent interview, Denise recalled having to make changes and pull the book from being published late last year following her split from former fiancé Eddie Boxshall.The couple were together for seven years, but decided to part ways last year.Due to the change in circumstances, Denise pushed back the publication of her book to make some changes.She described “crying at home” over the split, as she admitted that the process had been "hard”.Speaking on The One Show, Denise was questioned on the break-up and why the end of the book had been changed."You do revisit lots of painful things during the book," The One Show host Alex Jones began."And of course, we know that your relationship with Eddie has sadly broken down, and we are so sorry."So, you've had to rewrite, haven't you? The end of the book."The presenter added: "Now this must have been a messy, messy process because you'd already written the book."Denise explained: "Yeah. I think it was the toughest thing for me.

Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Channel 4 for comment.Dame Maureen also addressed her previous comments about cancel culture, and public spats she had been involved in. She explained that she felt as if she was accidentally provocative, and often gives people the wrong impression of who she is. The star said that people such as her, who care about “injustice”, do tend to speak their mind. She has confirmed that being anti-Corbyn, for example, has not made her very popular. She confirmed that there was little glory for her in being a truthful person, and she doesn’t feel “released" by it.Maureen added that criticism always hurts, regardless of age. She continued, saying that her kids have asked her to slow down with her outspoken comments. The writer went on to speak about her role in the new series of ITV’s DNA journey alongside Rula Lenska. She said that, at first, she didn’t want to do it, as she doesn’t like “weeping documentaries".The show follows a group of celebrities as they are given a specialist insight into their lives. Viewers can watch as Maureen, among others, use the latest in innovative science and technology to trace their ancestry. Read the full interview in this week's Radio Times - out now.

Courtney Howard What hooks and disarms audiences minutes after clicking play on “Better Nate Than Ever” is its infectious energy. George Benson’s funk cover of “On Broadway,” used decades earlier in “All That Jazz,” makes for a lively introduction to a spirited, small-statured youth’s big personality.

Netflix has opened an office in Poland that will serve as its hub for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

West Ham have significantly improved Chelsea's hopes of landing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde after the Hammers dumped them out of the Europa League.The Spanish side are the Europa League's most successful side, with six titles, but they were hapless to stop Andriy Yarmolenko from firing West Ham through. And according to Spanish-outlet Sport, the result means Sevilla are 'doomed to sell' Kounde.Chelsea had looked set to land the Frenchman over the summer, but the two sides couldn't agree on a fee.

Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear is a soap icon if ever there was one.The actress who turned 80 on March 29, played the formidable and scene-stealing Bet Lynch on the longest-running ITV soap opera from 1966.Initially appearing for just a nine-episode stint, the bubbly blonde returned in 1970 as a regular - and didn’t end up leaving the cobbles until 1995, when it was later revealed she was secretly battling cervical cancer.Julie is last remembered on-screen when she took the plunge to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2006.She also appeared on a series called Revolver in the early 2000s.Where is the star now and what does she look like years after her days on Corrie?Julie will forever be known as Bet Lynch.With her iconic beehive-style hair do and glamorous look, she was the epitome of a buxom barmaid, and pulled no punches with her sharp wit and manner with the punters in the Rovers Return.After initially saying goodbye to the Manchester soap in the 90s, fans were delighted when the barmaid returned to Weatherfield for yet another stint in the 2000s, appearing for eight episodes in 2002 and a final seven in 2003.But soap icon Julie has regrets over the decision to return and shared them as she spoke on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, admitting: “I was asked to go back as a favour.“So, yes, I do regret going back.“What somebody had omitted to tell me, in the transition period, were all the changes that had happened,” the star added.Julie was a far cry from what fans knew of her in Coronation Street during her stint in the Borehamwood Bungalow.It was the year Julian Clary won the series and aired in 2012.While Julie was a popular housemate, she didn’t win the hearts of the nation in the same way, and was the