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tributes from friends and fellow stars of the entertainment world, who fondly remembered the humorous and generous star.However, Sir Ken's kindness has continued to be felt long after his death after he left a huge fortune in his will to local services and charities.Following Sir Ken Dodd's death, it was revealed that the comedy legend had left an estimated £27.2 million in his will, to his wife Lady Ann Dodd.However, it was Ken's wish that his fortune was to be used to give back to local services and communities in Liverpool.Speaking to Liverpool Echo, Lady Ann Dodd said: "Ken loved to make people laugh – it was his life, not just a job."He had no desire for the trappings of wealth and it was his wish that the majority of his estate will go to charities close to his heart, many of them local."As his wife, beneficiary of his estate, and also knowing the contents of the will he made some years ago, I will be able to honour his wishes."At the time of his death, Lady Ann revealed that plans were already in place for money from Sir Ken's estate to be donated to services such local theatre projects, hospitals and to refurbish a church hall in his hometown of Knotty Ash, Liverpool.Lady Ann also explained that she would continue the work of the Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation, for which she is a trustee.A wide variety of services and charities have benefited from the huge fortune that Sir Ken Dodd left in his will, including The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, where the star was treated before he died.He was also a patron of Clatterbridge Hospital, and supported a number of health related charities, with Lady Ann Dodd telling Daily Mail: "Ken was also a great supporter of our hospitals, and the Foundation will look to help

Manchester City goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu will maintain the number one shirt for the Republic of Ireland this month, despite the Carabao Cup heroics of Liverpool back-up stopper Caoimhin Kelleher.

A three-car crash during Friday's morning rush-hour caused heavy disruption for commuters in south Manchester.

Manchester United have made initial enquiries about signing Lyon forward Moussa Dembele in the summer transfer window. It comes after Ralf Rangnick advised United to look at signing a younger striker at the end of the season.

There was an emotional moment on Good Morning Britain on Friday as a young boy who travelled almost 700 miles alone to flee Ukraine was seen safely with his family.

From eating endless piles of Easter eggs to requesting hot cross buns for every meal, the food that comes along with Easter is something to behold. And as the brand behind the infamous Valentine’s Day Love Sausage and the Christmas light-up gin snow globe bottle, it’s no surprise that Marks and Spencer have pulled out all the stops for Easter too.

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Alison Hammond was left red-faced as she made a huge blunder live on air during the latest edition of This Morning.The 47-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Friday alongside co-host Dermot O'Leary.They kicked off the programme by chatting to nightclub owner Simon Jackson, who has sold dozens of souvenir chunks of sticky old carpet from The Acapulco in Halifax.The club, which claims to be the oldest in Britain, opened in 1961 and laid the colourful floor covering – which quickly become a local fixture itself – in 2003.At the start of the interview via video call, Alison told Simon that she could see the "old, sticky" carpet in the background. However, Simon pointed out that the carpet in view was the in fact new carpet as the old carpet had already been taken up.Alison was left giggling at the "awks" moment and Dermot quickly stepped in to compliment the new flooring.Simon explained during the interview that the club had sold more than 100 pieces of its carpet for a good cause.“It’s gone really, really mental," said Simon."We thought we would be chucking most of it but we’ve had to pull some bits out of the skip, if I’m honest.

Queen in town after a White Rhino was born earlier this week.Birthed at the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, the rare creature was named in honour of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth’s II, as it was given the name “Queenie”.It is the fifth White Rhino to be born in the UK in the past 12 months, and just the 15th out of all European Zoos.The name was chosen with the Platinum Jubilee year in mind.She is the ninth White Rhino calf to be born at the Burford collection and is the daughter of Monty and Nancy.It is the couple's fifth breeding success together.Visitors can see the newborn daily from 10am in the solar-powered Rhino house or the large Rhino paddock overlooking the Manor House.Reggie Heyworth, Managing Director of Cotswold Wildlife Park, said: “We feel very lucky to have another baby female Rhino, which is our fifth female baby in a row.“All the Rhinos here are named after very special people and I think everyone agrees that 2022 will always be special because of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee."I thought it might be a bit presumptuous to call our new baby ‘Elizabeth’, so I have christened her ‘Queenie’ instead.

Ebanie Bridges has joked that she might have to appear at her next weigh-in naked.Bridges was hosting a Q&A on her Instagram when a fan asked her: "If you have to weigh naked, would you do it?"And the Australian cheekily responded: "Might have to [at] my next weight in... See yas there."The Blonde Bomber has earned a reputation for turning up to fight weigh-in wearing skimpy bikinis and lingerie - much to the delight of her fans.While promoter Eddie Hearn is often snapped staring at the ceiling or the opposite direction as Bridges appears on the stage.

LOVE Island's Anton Danyluk looked completely different after ditching the UK to move to Dubai. The reality star, 27, shot to fame on the fifth season of the ITV dating show in 2019.

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The Only Way Is Essex star Georgia Kousoulou has finally shown off her stunning engagement ring given to her by fiancé Tommy Mallet. The 30 year old TV personality showcased the huge ring on Instagram as she enjoyed the final days of her lavish holiday. While posing for a picture alongside her son Brody, who she gave birth to in May 2021, Georgia revealed the impressive bling, which features a large diamond placed on a dazzling silver band.

EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith has broken his silence after his BBC soap exit as evil murderer Gray Atkins aired.Taking to Instagram after dramatic scenes saw Gray arrested for the deaths of Chantelle, Tina and Kush, Toby, 31, took to Instagram to bid Walford farewell. Posting a snap of himself overlooking the Albert Square set, the soap star wrote: ‘Goodnight Walford…you’ve been wild!’ He has also spoken out on his exit storyline, revealing he was pleased that fans finally got to see Gray being punished for his crimes.Toby, who recently welcomed his daughter Bonnie with Emmerdale star girlfriend Amy Walsh, went on to describe Gray’s downfall as a “satisfying ending.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Toby told Digital Spy: “I think all of the audience have obviously wanted justice for Chantelle, Tina and Kush for so long and it was important that we showed that justice and that comeuppance.” “There was no room for him to have an easy way out and it would have been wrong if they'd have done that.” “I do think, from the audience's perspective, it's a satisfying ending to the storyline." Meanwhile, Toby’s co-stars were quick to wish him well and praise him for his performances over the past couple of years.

Ron Pember has passed away at the age of 87, his grandson has announced. His grandson Paul confirmed the news on Twitter as he shared he passed away on Tuesday 8 March. Paul was first to pay tribute as he shared a snap of him alongside the caption: "The sadness now is the happiness then.That’s the deal.

Peter Andre has spoken out on the "emotional" reunion he had with his parents after two years apart due to restrictions over the coronavirus pandemic.The 49 year old, who relocated to Australia from London when he was six years old, appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain to talk to Kate Garraway, 54, and Ben Shephard, 47, about how it went. Sitting next to his brother Michael, sister Debbie, and son Junior, 16, he shared: "These past few days for myself, Michael and Junior especially, have been the best days we've had in many many years. "Obviously seeing my mum, who is sitting over there, and my dad, it's just incredible.

Anthony Joshua to back up his trash-talk with action after the Brit claimed he would “smoke” Parker.The two former heavyweight boxing champions faced off in March 2018 in a unification bout, which AJ won by unanimous decision to add the WBO belt to his collection.Parker, 30, has boasted an exceptional record of 6-1 since losing his first fight, while the Watford fighter’s career has hit somewhat of a bump following losses to Andy Ruiz and most recently Oleksandr Usyk.And with Joshua claiming he would smoke Parker, the New Zealander has hit back by vowing that “things will be different” if they fought a second time.Parker told Vegas Insider: “I saw what Anthony Joshua has said. He is keen to fight me and smoke me? Come on, he couldn’t smoke me the first time.