Sydney Devine death: Tam Cowan left 'gutted' following death of friend of 30 years

Amanda Holden has once again sent fans into meltdown with her latest outfit choice.The 51-year-old Britain's Got Talent judge donned a sheer black dress for her pal Lisa Faulkner's 50th birthday party on Saturday night.She posed up a storm before attended the star-studded bash for the former EastEnders actress.

Naga Munchetty wanted to do all that she could to help out a fellow BBC Breakfast colleague with a desperate plea.The TV star 46, who has over 265,000 followers on Twitter, used her platform to support her peer who was trying to track down a sentimental item.Nadia Dahabiyeh, a BBC Breakfast producer asked her own fans to help with finding her niece Sophia's favourite teddy which had been lost on the London Underground.Sharing a picture of Sophia holding on to her beloved grey bear, she wrote: "This is Teddy. He's been with Sophia since she was born - she ADORES him."He was dropped on the district line to Tower Bridge earlier."Please Twitter, work your magic and help find a bedraggled bear that means the world to this little girl."He has an H on the paw - please retweet."Having read the plea for help, Naga decided to use her huge network to aid with the cause.Nadia's tweet has now been shared over 9,000 times and online users seemed incredibly keen to reunite the teddy back with its rightful owner.Sympathetic parents and bear owners alike flooded the comments section with their own near scares and photos.Along with a picture of her daughter with her companion, one parent said: "We lost panda at Whitby Cathedral after walking down the 99 steps.

Kirstie Allsopp, 50, has come under fire in recent weeks after claims that young people should "move up" North if they want to buy a house.The Location, Location, Location presenter has taken to Twitter to reveal that the original story sparking fury has been "removed" as the comments were "never said".Kirstie took to Twitter yesterday evening to share a string of tweets regarding the matter.In view of her 426, 500 followers she penned: "The Sunday Times have reviewed the tape of my interview with them and agreed that I never said I was enraged by people saying they could not afford to buy a home."Both the Sunday Times & Times are removing all references to this statement in their online additions."I would be grateful if other publications which repeated this false statement could do the same."The unaffordable nature of homes in many parts of the UK is something that has concerned me for a long time."The impact of this on society as a whole is very serious."She continued: "The premise that I had no sympathy or empathy for those who can't afford to buy a home was entirely false."It struck at the heart of the work I've done for over 22 years, and in our internet age nothing is tomorrow's chip paper."She then thanked those that have helped her during this time and hopes others will "draw a line" under it due to "vile" social media comments regarding the matter.Many social media users took to the comments to reveal what they now think of the situation.Raylan_uk said: "Isn't part of the problem that people were so quick to believe you did say this because that is already their perception of you?"Something to think about maybe."Thebegi34878847 added: "It's awful how much Kirsty has been picked on, basically from what I can

Speaking in December, he added: “I'm double jabbed, I haven’t had my booster yet because I was on stage in the show.“I didn't want to get a reaction and not have to be able to finish the run at the ENO.“So I'm looking to that now and I will definitely get my booster before Christmas.”Les has also previously opened up about his health concerns.Talking on ITV’s Lorraine back in 2018, he explained how he found out he was pre-diabetic.Les said: “Last year during the Addams Family tour, I got bronchitis and laryngitis. As a result, I got a blood test done and found out I was pre-diabetic.“I then did the Sports Relief fitness programme and dropped the weight.

Rihanna is one of the hottest stars on the planet and she's about to expand her brood.The Diamonds singer stunned the world last month when she debuted her baby bump and confirmed she is expecting her first child with boyfriend, A$AP Rocky.The Ocean's 8 actress looked sensational as she rocked a pink puffer jacket while exposing her growing stomach to the frosty New York air.She teamed the look with a number of gold necklaces and a pair of overly-long blue jeans which were ripped at the knee.RiRi has been wowing fans with a slew of fabulous pregnancy looks ever since and ahead of her 34th birthday, Daily Star breaks down her hottest pics to date.Rihanna recently stirred thirsty Instagram followers with a sizzling underwear snap.In a post shared to the official Savage x Fenty Instagram account in December, the Work hitmaker looked smoking in a purple lace lingerie set from her famous label.In the snap, the stunning Barbados-native stared down the camera while putting her toned stomach and ample cleavage on display, with her braided hair running over her shoulder in a half up and down style.She captioned the post: "Steppin' into '22 w/ that new new."In 2015, Rihanna went all out when dressing for a carnival in her home island of Barbados.The Bajan beauty partied it up while stripping to a jewel-crusted bikini top and high rise bikini bottoms, with more gems attached to the rear and gold chain detailing.

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Manchester United and Leeds - but United did do their bitter rivals a favour in the past over the deal that saw Eric Cantona shipped off to Old Trafford.The fiery Frenchman etched his name into United folklore after his rotten stint at Elland Road.Cantona netted 82 times after joining the Red Devils, with his goals instrumental in United ruling the roost in the mid-90s.Inspired by their maverick frontman, United won four Premier League titles in five years before Cantona hung up his boots at the age of 30.But despite the 55-year-old's unprecedented success at Old Trafford, Leeds could hardly wait to ditch him after a row with former boss Howard Wilkinson back in 1992.However, there are contradicting tales as to just how much United paid to prise the hitman away from Leeds.And despite historic claims that United paid £1.6million for Cantona's services, it's since been alleged by former United chairman Martin Edwards that the club only paid a £1m - and they agreed that Leeds could claim that they'd banked a greater fee to appease their fans."I am in my office and Bill Fotherby rang and asked about buying Denis Irwin. I said no but, thinking on my feet, just said: 'What about Cantona?'" Edwards recalled.Do you think Cantona is Man Utd's best ever signing? Let us know in the comments section"I had never had a conversation about Cantona with Alex but had read that Howard Wilkinson and him didn't get on."So I blurted it out.

George Clarke has reportedly split from his wife Katie Morgan Jones after four years of marriage, it has been claimed.The Amazing Spaces star, 47, and his PR ex-wife Katie, 42, were said to be splitting their time between homes in London and Gloucestershire. But, it's been claimed the pair have put the country bungalow up for sale and sources have claimed the pair's romance is "over". Restoration Man star George and Kate married at a beachside ceremony in Ibiza in 2018.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Paisley guitarist who played in the late Sydney Devine’s band has revealed a comic moment in which the much-loved star split his sparkly catsuit on stage.Frankie Hepburn was the lead guitar in Sydney’s backing group Legend for a decade.And this week he told how he held back laughter as the country favourite had a spectacular outfit fail while belting out one of his numbers.Frankie, 60, was speaking fondly of the star, who died on Saturday aged 81.During one big gig, he was standing behind Sydney on stage when he saw Sydney’s suit explode as he bent down to receive flowers from an adoring fan.Frankie said: “It was the full split from the crotch right

Glasgow Pavilion, and Sydney Devine had just finished reading  out the birthday dedications to his adoring audience. He then said: “My old pal Tam Cowan’s in tonight.

Sydney Devine.Flowers left in memory of the singer were placed at the stage door of Glasgow's Pavillion Theatre, but an unknown individual stole them on Saturday evening.The theatre shared the CCTV image of the person on Facebook and wrote: "This is the low life that saw fit to steal memorial flowers laid for Sydney Devine at the stage door."It is sad when there are people out there that will do this."After the incident, the theatre was forced to post a warning on social media to adoring fans.In a bid to stop further callous thefts staff members are asking mourners to leave any tributes between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday, and are taking them inside to be placed around Sydney's mic stand on stage.The performer died aged 81 on Saturday

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Legendary Scots singer Sydney Devine has died aged 81.The Cleland-born entertainer, who was awarded an MBE in 2010, passed away at Ayr Hospital on Saturday.A hugely popular figure, he first appeared on television at the age of 13.Sydney’s appeal sustained across the decades, he was best known for his signature song Tiny Bubbles and his own versions of popular songs such as Nobody’s Child, Maggie, and Crying Time.Unbeknown to him at the time, he once performed Heartbreak Hotel while Elvis was part of the audience.The country and western singer, who released 50 albums during his career, had been hospitalised for several weeks with a lung condition and

Sydney Devine have called for a statue to mark his contribution to Scotland’s entertainment industry.The performer, who sold 15million albums in seven decades, died on Saturday, aged 81, after a short illness.He had been admitted to hospital last month with a chest and lung complaint.Those who knew the singer have suggested three possible locations where a statue could be erected in his memory.BBC broadcaster and Daily Record columnist Tam Cowan, a close friend of Sydney, suggested his birthplace of Cleland, Lanarkshire, his adopted hometown of Ayr or the Glasgow Pavilion.Tam said: “A statue would be a great idea.

singer had been battling a mystery illness after being rushed to Ayr Hospital in Scotland on January 23. He sadly died in the early hours on Saturday.

Ayr Hospital by ambulance almost three weeks ago after falling ill at home.He had released a new song in tribute to the NHS while he fighting a serious mystery illness in hospital.Iain Gordon, general manager at Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre said: “This is probably the hardest thing that I have ever had to announce and put on social media, this morning at 3:30am, our friend and star of the Pavilion and Scottish legend Sydney Devine has passed away.“I have worked with Sydney and the band since 1976 and have to say, I have never seen a bad performance, he was the ultimate showman and performer.“That is truly hard to find in this business. Syd always took time for everyone, fans, staff and other performers.

Sydney Devine has passed away.The Country and Western star, 81, had been battling a mystery illness since being rushed to Ayr Hospital almost three weeks ago.Sydney took ill at his home in Ayr on January 23, however, he sadly passed away earlier today.The legendary performer's latest single, They're All Heroes, was set for release next week in honour of the NHS.A statement released by Sydney’s daughter Karen, 57, said: “My dad took unwell at home and Dad knew it was a bit more serious than a normal chest infection, after calling an ambulance and being admitted into Ayr Hospital on January 23.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon has led tributes to Scots entertainment legend Sydney Devine, who died at the age of 81.The First Minister said the country and Western singer’s name was “synonymous with Scottish entertainment”.She wrote on Twitter: “So sad. For Scots of a certain vintage - which definitely includes me - the name Sydney Devine was once synonymous with Scottish entertainment.

Sydney Devine has released a new song in tribute to the NHS while he fights a serious mystery illness in hospital.Sydney, 81, was rushed to Ayr Hospital by ambulance almost three weeks ago after falling ill at home.He is still seriously unwell with the chest and lung condition, which doctors have been struggling to diagnose. But his family have been assured he does not have Covid.The Country and Western singer took ill at his Ayrshire home on January 23 - the same day his wife, Shirley, 83, also ended up in Ayr Hospital.