George Michael had it all - fame, fortune and an incredible talent, but his need for control and dependence on drink and drugs meant his life ended as a modern Greek tragedy
The pop legend was the most played artist on British radio for the whole of the 90s, but now his star seems to be fading. A new biography asks why and introduces us to the man behind the scenes.
Gangland killer shares drill rap videos from behind bars: Double murderer vows violent revenge on rivals and posts AI-generated clips of cars and bloody knives
A gangland double murderer has posted sickening rap videos and footage on social media illegally documenting his 'easy and relaxed' life behind bars.
I know why Henry Nowak was treated as a criminal as he lay dying, while the man who stabbed him was coddled. I've been saying the same thing for 20 years - this is what we must do: PETER HITCHENS
The police were always one of the top targets of the slow-motion British Revolution that has swept through this country since the 1980s, writes PETER HITCHENS. Didn't notice? You weren't meant to.
Love Island star George Knight QUITS the villa just two days into the show for 'private reasons'
Love Island star George Knight has quit the villa just days after he walked into the show as a bombshell.
Norwegian teenager told his girlfriend 'it will be cool to kill' before 'flying to UK to carry out hit for Iran-linked gang'
Johannes Natland, 18 at the time, told his then girlfriend that 'it will be a bit cool to really kill someone' and that they would 'celebrate' if he didn't get caught, the Old Bailey heard.
Man, 44, who hurled dustbins and taunted police with makeshift knuckledusters at Henry Nowak protest pleads guilty
Daniel Frost, 44, appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court today where he pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possessing a dog lead with a metal carabiner
'There was no queue, just a scrummage': 150 passengers left behind after Ryanair flight takes off without them - due to EES border queues
In a worrying trend that appears to be growing, passengers were left behind after their flight took off without them - as a result of hectic airport queues.
I thought I was being a good mum but then I was interrogated by the police alongside my sobbing daughter. Thousands of parents have made my mistake... this is how it could happen to you: BRYONY GORDON
As a 45-year-old mother whose hobbies include running long distances, swimming in cold water, and going to bed at 9pm, I don't often end up feeling like a criminal.
French Open tennis star's boyfriend is thrown out of her fourth round match - because of the behaviour of their DOG in the stands
Speaking to Tennis Channel , Kalinskaya admitted that Bella's barking had led to her boyfriend having to leave her fourth round match against Anastasia Potapova.
Love Island's Millie Court sizzles in a white bikini and declares she's having a 'hot girl summer' after split from Zac Woodworth
Millie Court sizzled in a white bikini as she declared she's having a 'hot girl summer' in an Instagram post on Thursday after her split from Zac Woodworth last month.
Revolutionary Wegovy Pill weight-loss drug set to be approved for use in Britain 'within days' - and it will be cheaper than injections
The daily tablet, called the Wegovy Pill, is expected to get the greenlight from health officials, according to sources close to the drug's developer, the Danish firm Novo Nordisk.
Outrage as FIFA bans fans from taking water bottles into World Cup stadiums despite fears over extreme heat: 'F***ing ridiculous'
World Cup ticket holders have reportedly been informed by the governing body that it has updated its code of conduct to state that 'reusable water bottles are no longer permitted' at venues.
Alan Brazil reveals he's had a liver transplant - and his heart stopped beating on the operating table - after years of all-day drinking sessions
TalkSPORT legend Alan Brazil has revealed his life-saving surgery was a liver transplant. Brazil appeared from home, with his face slimmed from the surgery.
Security guard in his 50s is shot with crossbow on Surrey University campus as Saudi ex-student, 21, is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A former student, 21, from Saudi Arabia, has been arrested and is in police custody.
'He asked what I bench-pressed at his age... I didn't go to the gym until I was 28!': Kyran Bracken won the World Cup with England (and Dancing On Ice). Son Charlie is one of his three boys trying to do what he couldn't - bring glory to Saracens
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: 'There was a tour to South Africa but I didn't go because I had my law finals. Charlie was like, "You missed out on playing for England to do exams?"'
Amanda Holden's makeup artist reveals the beauty buy she uses time and time again - plus her other must-haves including a £10 'miracle' cream
Amanda Holden's makeup artist has revealed the one beauty buy she uses time and time again.
'Dream girl' Lilibet is five! Harry and Meghan mark their daughter's birthday with new family portrait
The Duchess of Sussex , 44, posted an image of Prince Harry sweetly holding Lilibet, whose strawberry blonde hair fell past her shoulders, with Meghan smiling at her.
Scaffolder who killed innocent Saudi student in an unprovoked attack by stabbing him in the neck is jailed for over 22 years
Chas Corrigan, 22, approached Mohammed Algasim, 20, pictured, as he sat outside a luxury accommodation block in Cambridge chatting and laughing with friends.
One in ten colorectal cancers is now in people aged under 50 - and survival rates plunge without early detection and treatment
Cases of bowel cancer - also known as colorectal cancer - have surged among younger adults in recent years, with one in 10 cases now in under 50s.
Terrifying effects of ketamine, the new £2 drug of choice... with young people left wearing nappies for life, and a vital organ shrunk to the size of a marble. Special investigation by LILY AMORY
Eva was 16 when she first tried ketamine. She had moved to a new school in the sixth-form and wanted to fit in. At parties it was handed around like sweets.
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