Edward Davies Bennett 
There’s a voice that every snooker fan of a certain age can still hear the moment they picture a tricky angle shot: “Where’s the cue ball going?” That voice belonged to John Virgo, the 1979 UK Champion who became the soundtrack of BBC snooker for decades. His death at 79 on 4 February 2026 ended … Read more
Justin Moorhouse, the comedian best known for Phoenix Nights, is facing a father’s worst nightmare after his 28-year-old son Barney was found dead in a Manchester flat in December 2025. While an inquest has opened, the cause of death remains unknown, with toxicology tests still pending. Age at death: 28 · Date of death inquiry: … Read more
If you’ve ever watched a film from the golden age of Hollywood and wondered which actor could shift from a swaggering tough guy to a vulnerable romantic lead in the same scene, Burt Lancaster is your answer. He wasn’t just a star—he was a force who shaped postwar cinema both in front of the camera … Read more
Feargal Sharkey has spent decades shifting between identities — punk frontman, pop soloist, music industry executive, and now one of the UK’s most vocal environmental campaigners. In May 2025, he revealed he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, a discovery he made after a routine visit to the doctor for a sore throat. Born: 13 … Read more
If you’ve ever watched The Durrells in Corfu and wondered whether the charming, animal-obsessed boy at its center was anything like the real person, you’re not alone. Gerald Durrell grew up to be far more than a TV character: he was a naturalist who rewrote how zoos approach conservation, a writer who sold millions of … Read more
If you’ve started earning money outside the PAYE system in Ireland, the taxman wants to hear from you. Registering for self-assessment is more straightforward than it looks, and this guide walks you through each step so you can stay on the right side of Revenue and avoid penalties. Taxable non-PAYE income threshold: €5,000 · Gross … Read more
Most people first see Iris Law and wonder, “Wait, who is that?” — and then the jaw drops when they realize she’s Jude Law’s daughter but carving her own path entirely. Born into Hollywood royalty yet determined to build a career on her own terms, the 24-year-old model and actress has quietly amassed a resume … Read more
Every time you hear that frantic piano intro and a screaming “Wooooo!” on an oldies station, you’re hearing the ghost of a man who practically invented rock ‘n’ roll attitude before the genre had a name. Little Richard didn’t just make music — he tore down the color line on the charts and taught The … Read more
Most 40-year-olds aren’t planning a comeback to elite sport, but Lindsey Vonn isn’t like most athletes. After stepping away from World Cup skiing in 2019 due to chronic pain, she returned to competition in 2025 with a robot-assisted partial knee replacement that changed what’s possible in alpine racing. Here’s the full picture of her health, … Read more
There aren’t many athletes who redefine what’s possible on a pair of skis, and then reinvent themselves entirely after retirement. Lindsey Vonn did exactly that — a career that turned 82 World Cup wins into an Olympic gold and a place in history. World Cup victories: 82 · World Cup podiums: 138 · Olympic gold … Read more