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rescued a clumsy fox who found herself in a tight spot after she got a watering can stuck on her head.Animal rescue officer Natalie Read was called out to Braiswick, in Colchester, Essex, on Friday (11 February) after a man spotted the stricken animal in his garden.Describing how she set the urban fox free after finding it in a panicked state, Natalie said: “The caller said the poor fox had the plastic watering can stuck on her head and was thrashing around trying to get it off; she was clearly distressed.“She’d wedged herself between fencing at the bottom of the garden and must have been exhausted because I was able to catch her easily and carefully prise the can off of her head."Thankfully she wasn’t injured and she was raring to go so I released her and she bounded off back into the safety of the undergrowth. It was lovely to see her running back to her den."Natalie suspects that the animal got the watering can wedged on her head when she peered in to find out whether there was anything to eat or drink inside.She added that the fox was "lucky to be spotted and rescued so quickly" because she "could have suffered serious cuts and injuries to her head" or "may have even died if she’d have been left like that".Anyone who sees a sick, injured or trapped wild animal in need of help is advised to keep a safe distance and monitor, before calling the RSPCA’s emergency hotline for advice on 0300 1234 999.

Manchester City Council made the sudden announcement earlier this week that the speed limit on one of its busiest roads would be dropping.

Blake Lively and her sister Robyn make a stylish duo as they arrive for the Michael Kors Collection Fall/Winter 2022 Runway Show held at Terminal 5 during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday night (February 15) in New York City.

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Piers Morgan, 56, was saddened to learn that PJ O’Rourke, an American satirist, had died at the age of 74. As a dedicated soldier of "shutting down woke-dom", as it were, the news came as a shock.The former Good Morning Britain presenter took to Twitter to share his condolences, detailing what a "huge loss" his passing is.Alongside a photo of O'Rourke, he wrote solemnly: "One of America’s smartest, funniest writers & the ultimate Gonzo journalist."Loved interviewing him, always so sharp & entertaining."Huge loss."A fan added: "A genuine superstar."Someone else penned fondly: "The CEO of the sofa...

ITV talk show host Lorraine Kelly doesn’t seem like the kind of person who would get shy, but the star has admitted to Express.co.uk that she's been feeling self-conscious on the red carpet of late.The journalist has teamed up with WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) in hopes of getting her “va va voom back”, after forming unhealthy lifestyle habits over lockdown.Lorraine, 62, spoke about how she was dismayed to find that she had gone from a size 10 to a size 14 due to a lack of exercise and indulging in more junk food during lockdown. The star agreed that, while the perfect size is different for every person, she wanted to get back to feeling like herself again with the help of WW.“It’s not about how much space you take up in the world,” Lorraine explained. “It’s about what’s right for you.

Piers Morgan, 56, could be labelled an avid Royalist, often voicing his support for the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, but he feared for her health amid the scandal surrounding Prince Andrew.

Princess Diana used to carry around a small fridge full of her blood over fear of being “under the threat of physical danger”.The late princess would keep spare supplies of her blood with her security team as a precaution for if Diana was ever attacked.According to former private secretary Patrick Jephson, the small fridge of blood would accompany them if they were ever travelling overseas.Mr Jephson said: “Particularly when we were abroad or in the developing world, we would carry a little refrigerator full of spare supplies of Diana’s blood.“That sure took the glamour out of it.

It's "a waiting game" when it comes to whether or not Alec Baldwin will see the inside of a courtroom regarding the wrongful death lawsuit he is now facing, according to legal experts. Baldwin, 63, and others were named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family Tuesday. Hutchins died on the set of "Rust" on Oct.

Tyrese Gibson, the "Fast and Furious" actor, took to Instagram Monday to announce the death of his mother, who reportedly had been hospitalized with COVID-19 and pneumonia. Tyrese Gibson speaks onstage during 36th Annual Atlanta UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball at Atlanta Marriott Marquis on December 21, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alec Baldwin took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a video message to his 2.4 million followers that read "EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT." The former "30 Rock" star tagged Parrish Art Museum located in Watermill, New York.  The social media post comes amid a new wrongful death lawsuit that has been levied against him and others associated with the filming of the movie "Rust" as an investigation into the death of the film’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, continues. Baldwin and numerous co-defendants are named in the suit, including armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and assistant director David Halls, as well as production companies and producers, who are accused of flouting industry-standard firearm safety guidelines.

With temperatures expected to plummet in Lanarkshire this week drivers are being warned to drive safely in winter gear to avoid a penalty.

Epik High frontman Tablo expressed his admiration for BTS and the group’s artistry.In a recent interview with Teen Vogue, the Korean-Canadian musician briefly talked about the wordplay in ‘Super Rare’, a cut from their newest studio album ‘Epik High Is Here 下, Part 2’, which he explained advocates for authenticity in music.“Don’t do it for the streams, do it for the actual emotions,” he elaborated. “You could have three views, but if you’re able to affect the lives of those three people [who] listen, you’ve done your thing.”Tablo then cited BTS as a group that, while garnering high streaming numbers, is able to connect to fans on a deeper level.

He’s most famous for offering advice on the dos and don’ts of dating and match-making singletons on E4’s First Dates. But speaking to OK! over Zoom, Fred Sirieix gives us a rare glimpse into his own personal life and tells us how he experienced “love at first sight” back in 2018. Fred, who recently turned 50, reveals that he met his fiancée – who he affectionately calls “Fruitcake” – as he was strolling down the street.

Johnny Depp was awarded with a Gold Medal of Merit by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic during a ceremony honoring Serbian Statehood Day in Belgrade, Serbia on Tuesday.The 58-year-old actor was presented with the honors for his 'outstanding merits in public and cultural activities, especially in the field of film art and the promotion of the Republic of Serbia in the world,' Vucic said, according to the outlet Balkan Insight.Depp responded, 'I truly, sincerely thank you, President Vucic, and this medal of merit, if I am given the honor to walk away with this, I thank you for being kind enough to bestow it upon me.' The latest:Johnny Depp, 58, was awarded with a Gold Medal of Merit by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic during a ceremony honoring Serbian Statehood Day in Belgrade, Serbia on TuesdayHe said that was was 'right now on the verge of a new life' in moving through tumultuous times, and hoping the event was the launch of good things to come.'I like a re-beginning, and I would love for that beginning to start here,' he said. The Kentucky-born actor - who has been involved with a number of projects out of the country as of late, including the 2020 film Minimata and the animated show Puffins - said receiving the medal marked 'an extremely proud moment' in his life.The actor, who's also known for playing Edward Scissorhands as well as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, said last fall at the San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain that he's been the victim of 'cancel culture, or this instant rush to judgment' in the entertainment industry since he was accused of domestic violence by ex-wife Amber Heard in 2016.

Kate Hudson's son Ryder announced his relationship with the child of another famous couple via Instagram on Monday.The actress' son, 18, posted a photo which showed him giving his girlfriend Iris Apatow, 19, a smooch on the cheek.Iris' parents are film director Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann. Instagram official:Kate Hudson's son Ryder announced his relationship with the child of another famous couple via Instagram on MondayRobinson wore a white t-shirt with a pair of necklaces wrapped around his neck.

Most kids wouldn’t want to endure high school twice, although there are some who would no doubt prefer to remain there forever. Brandon Lee (no, not the late actor son of Bruce Lee) chose a third path by re-enrolling when he was 32 years old and getting away with it, at least for a while. How it all happened is whimsically recounted in My Old School, a clever, amusing and rather slight account of a Scottish misfit’s most irregular education. Or, as Woody Allen used to describe himself, it’s “thin but fun.”

debuted at Sundance this week, unravels Lee’s bizarre story with actor Alan Cumming sitting in for the man himself by lip-syncing to Lee’s narration (Lee agreed to tell his story, but didn’t want to appear on camera). Director Jono McLeod, who knew Lee as a fellow student, tells the tale via interviews with his now-50-something classmates, animated sequences and snippets of old video. Cumming, who was originally attached to star in a now-defunct feature adaptation of the story, remembers the saga as a news bombshell in Scotland.

student at his old school is the subject of an upcoming film.Brian MacKinnon, who attended Bearsden Academy, twice, is profiled in the upcoming feature, 'My Old School'.The 58-year-old will be portrayed by Alan Cumming for his second stint at the Academy, where the then-30-year-old posed as a kid named Brandon Lee.Lee's made-up backstory says his mum died in a car crash, prompting him to be sent to live with his grandma in Scotland.MacKinnon had already studied at the school in the 1970s, achieving grades that let him study medicine at Glasgow University.He failed the exams twice and dropped out of the course but had a change of heart a decade later. It was at this point that he had the idea of starting fresh at Bearsden Academy.Surprisingly, he succeeded, and kept the ruse going for two years when he obtained five grade-A highers, a glowing reference and a place on the medicine studies course at Dundee University.But his true identity was outed in 1995, with his story splashed across national newspapers across the country.Jono McLeod, who went to school with MacKinnon, is set to direct the film.For all the latest Daily Star news, sign up for one of our free newsletters here.Featuring an interview with MacKinnon, who did not want to appear on camera, the film relies on Cumming lip-syncing the tale of Lee's days at Bearsden Academy.In a promotional video for the film, McLeod said: "My Old School is all about my old school - that's Bearsden Academy - the high school in a fairly well-to-do suburb of Glasgow, Scotland."The film combines live action interviews with my former classmates and two teachers alongside animated re-enactments."In 1993 when we were 16 years old, my classmates and I welcomed a new kid.

Outlander fans will get a very exclusive preview of the first episode of season six of STARZPLAY’s worldwide smash-hit at Glasgow Film Festival.

His name was Brandon and to almost everyone at Glasgow’s Bearsden Academy, he seemed a bit odd. This new pupil was much taller than the other students, said he was from Canada and, well, his face looked…strange.