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Mark Goodier has been a familiar voice on the radio for decades. The 63 year old star presented BBC Radio 1's breakfast show back in 1993, and famously hosted the Top 40 chart countdown each Sunday between 1990 and 1992 and again from 1995 until 2002. He also regularly presented Top Of The Pops, alongside names like Bruno Brookes, Simon Mayo, Jo Whiley and Steve Wright.

As Channel 4's popular series The Supervet wrapped up its most recent batch of episodes, viewers were heartbroken when the acclaimed vet, Noel Fitzpatrick, revealed that Thursday, July 11 was the end of road. In what proved to be a demanding final episode, Noel carried out surgery on Odin, a Caucasian shepherd dog who suffers from a serious condition where malformed vertebrae are putting pressure on his spinal cord.

BBC Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright died from a ruptured ulcer in his stomach, his death certificate has confirmed.The renowned radio presenter, a well-known voice across the UK, passed away unexpectedly aged 69 at his £2million residence in Marylebone, London on February 12. Steve's death certificate has now been revealed by BBC News, which lists acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer as the causes of his death.

Paul Young has tied the knot with his girlfriend Lorna in an intimate ceremony at Marylebone Registry office, six years after his wife Stacey Smith passed away from brain cancer. Stacey tragically received her diagnosis when she and Paul had been married for 30 years, the same year that the musician turned 60.The musician and his now wife Lorna were greeted by their friends and family after the intimate ceremony, as they shared a kiss for the cameras, nine months after announcing their engagement. Paul looked dapper in a navy blue suit, whilst Lorna stunned in an elegant white lace gown with pearl detail.

The family of missing 19-year-old Jay Slater have been advised to consult a psychic in their ongoing search for him, as generous supporters continue to donate towards the cause. Jay has been missing for over two weeks now, after he mysteriously disappeared in a remote area of northwest Tenerife. He was last heard from when he left his Airbnb accommodation on 17 June and told friends he planned to walk back to the south of the island, a journey estimated to take around 11 hours.

Jay Slater's mum, Debbie Duncan, has shared a heartfelt update on their GoFundMe page as the family continues their desperate search for the missing teenager.The 55 year old mum revealed that they are living through "an unimaginable time", but remain committed to finding Jay. She also detailed how the remaining £48,605 raised will be used.This comes after local police in Spain called off the search for the 19 year old apprentice bricklayer on Sunday (June 30), after 12 days of relentless searching.

Hertfordshire Police have confirmed that Kyle Clifford, 26, the suspect in a triple murder case, was discovered in north London's Enfield area by officers on Wednesday afternoon. Kyle is currently under medical care after being found with injuries, and authorities have stated that no police gunfire occurred during his apprehension.The tragic incident involves the deaths of Carol Hunt and her daughters Hannah and Louise in Bushey, Hertfordshire, the family of BBC Five Live commentator John Hunt.

Kyle Clifford, the man suspected of the horrific crossbow murders that claimed the lives of three family members of BBC racing commentator John Hunt has been formally arrested by police..The 26 year old is currently still in hospital in a serious condition after being tracked down following a manhunt around Enfield, north London.Tragically, Carol Hunt, 61, wife of BBC 5 Live's John Hunt, and their two daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were discovered with fatal injuries at their home in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire, shortly after 7pm on Tuesday. Detective Superintendent Rob Hall, leading the investigation from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire's major crime unit, said the investigation was "moving at pace". "Our thoughts remain with the victims' family at this tragic time," he said.

Child TV star Benji Gregory has tragically passed away at the age of 46 after he was found dead in his car.The actor was best known for playing Brian Tanner on the hit sitcom ALF during the 80s. His sister, Rebecca, broke the heartbreaking news that her brother was discovered lifeless in a car park in Peoria, Arizona, about a month ago on 13 June.The location, as reported by TMZ, was the parking lot of a Chase Bank.

Thousands of fans lined the streets to honour rugby league icon and motor neurone disease (MND) advocate Rob Burrow ahead of his funeral.The ex-Leeds Rhino star, who sadly passed away on June 2 at the age of 41, had spent years raising awareness and millions for research into the debilitating condition he battled. The route to Pontefract Crematorium, where a private funeral was held, was shared by the rugby star's former team, allowing supporters to pay their respects to a man who inspired many.The procession slowed at Featherstone Lions ARLFC's ground on Wakefield Road and as it passed through Featherstone and near to where Rob played junior rugby.

Heart rocker Ann Wilson has announced that she has been diagnosed with cancer.The musician, 74, announced on Tuesday, July 2 that she recently underwent surgery for cancer, and as a result, will take the rest of the year off. In a lengthy post on Instagram, Ann explained why her tour had been cancelled as she shared news of her cancer diagnosis. She wrote: "Dear friends, I recently underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous.

Comedian Bob Mortimer has been named as the unwitting victim of an online dating app scam - while happily married.The 65 year old telly favourite has been spotted on the dating platform Tinder under a different name, claims reports. Bob has been happily wedded to Lisa Matthews since 2015, after enjoying more than 20 years of companionship.The funnyman, who is one half of comedy duo Vic and Bob, seems to have fallen prey to con artists who have used his details to create a fake dating profile. In the fraudulent account, poor Bob has been rechristened as 'Kyle', and shockingly his age has been cut down by 15 years.The profile portrays him as a dedicated fitness freak who works out "every day" and owns interests in yoga, meditation, theatre and hopping cafes.

The former UK police detective on the case of missing Brit youngster Jay Slater has dropped a bombshell, revealing "a significant new piece of information" in the teen's mysterious disappearance. Mark Williams-Thomas, the ex-detective turned investigative journalist – who has appeared on TV shows on ITV, Channel 5, Netflix and Paramount – has disclosed that this crucial update is now in the hands of both British and Spanish officials.The search team had been urged to draft in TV psychic detectives with 100% success rate,' while Jay's dad had begged Interpol to get involved and his parents had come under criticism for withdrawing from a GoFundMe account set up to pay for the search.

Influencer and author Emily Clarkson, the daughter of TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson, has announced that she and her husband Alex Andrew are expecting "another little girl".The mum of one posted the happy news to her social media, writing: "Our baby girl is going to be a big sister." She also opened up about suffering the same crippling condition as Kate Middleton -hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes extreme nausea and sickness during pregnancy and sometimes requires hospital treatment. Emily and Alex are already parents to Arlo Rose, born in February 2023, and the little one featured in the pregnancy reveal video which Emily shared with her 310K Instagram followers on Friday, 12 July.

New BBC2 comedy Spent sees Michelle de Swarte take on the role of ex-catwalk model Mia, who has fell on hard times and is trying to adapt to a life of poverty.The actress is no stranger to the modelling world, having been scouted by an agency when she was just 19, and her experience has helped her to create the new show. Michelle, 43, may now be mostly recognised as a comedian and actress, but she had a hugely successful modelling career before turning her attention to other projects. She modelled for brands such as Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger and Cartier during her time on the catwalk.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, with his top-tier political position, indulges in the luxuries of several opulent residences, a collection of fancy cars, and opts for private education for his offspring. Although he is not only the first person of colour to be Prime Minister but also one of the wealthiest, having amassed his fortune from his days as a hedge fund manager. Rishi and his wife, Akshata Murty, are listed by the Sunday Times rich list with an awe-inspiring combined net worth of £651m, up from £529m in 2023.

Fleetwood Mac singer, Stevie Nicks has been forced to cancel some UK tour dates after sustaining a leg injury.The rock legend, 76, confirmed that she had to undergo a 'minor surgical procedure' and needed some time off to recover. In a statement on the Fleetwood Mac X account, formerly Twitter on Saturday, 6 July, it was announced that Stevie had to postpone her Manchester show on 9 July and her 6 July Glasgow performance.The statement read: "Due to a recent leg injury requiring a minor surgical procedure that will need a few days of recovery time, Stevie Nicks’ scheduled performances in Glasgow Saturday 6 July and Manchester Tuesday 9 July have been postponed. "More information will be available at point of purchase, ticketholders are advised to hold on to their tickets as rescheduled dates will be announced soon.

Robert Glenister stars in a brand-new Channel 5 thriller Night Caller that begins on Sunday, 7 July. But in recent years, Robert has hit the headlines over other news – a huge, unpaid tax bill. In 2019, Robert lost a nine-year battle over unpaid National Insurance contributions.

A TikTok detective on the hunt for missing Brit Jay Slater has made a shocking claim about what might have happened to the 19 year old. Jay vanished on 17 June after heading from a rave to a secluded Airbnb in Tenerife's mountains with two men.The teen, hailing from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, had shared a Snapchat video of himself at Casa Abuela Tina, near the village of Masca, just before his last phone call to friend Lucy Mae Law.The official search for him was called off a fortnight ago, nearly two weeks after his disappearance, with his last known whereabouts half a mile north of Masca village. However, family, mates and TikTok users have continued the hunt, with one of the most prominent among them taking to the social media platform to make a massive claim.

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are believe to have secretly said their 'I dos' in a low-key ceremony at a friend's house in New York.The 44-year-old actress and the 41-year-old comedian, who are parents to Malcolm Hie, two, opted for a “simple, intimate ceremony.” A source close to the couple confirmed the joyous news to People magazine. It was revealed that 'only their son and a witness were present' at the wedding.This comes just four months after Olivia bravely shared her 'terrifying' breast cancer diagnosis.The X-Men: Apocalypse star has had her eggs frozen in preparation for future IVF treatments, as she underwent a hysterectomy due to the potential impact of chemotherapy and radiation on fertility. "After my diagnosis, we decided to try one more round of egg retrievals and hoped it was a good month," she shared with Vogue on Mother's Day.

A former Metropolitan Police officer has shared a new timeline of the movements of missing teen Jay Slater in Tenerife, suggesting that his disappearance is connected to an "established criminal network". Jay, a 19 year old apprentice bricklayer from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, disappeared three weeks ago after leaving a rave with two British lads and spending the night at an Airbnb in a rural village.This was Jay's first time travelling abroad, and despite extensive search efforts, he hasn't been seen since Monday, June 17, when he last made contact while trying to get back to the tourist hotspot of Los Christianos.