I got fast-tracked for a vital heart operation after a doctor confused me for a legendary Arsenal football star - I would have died if I had a different name
The antiques dealer had been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke - and found himself fast-tracked for surgery after a Gunners-loving cardiologist spotted his name.
Danny Dyer says there's a 'cruelty' that comes with fame
He has raised concerns for his new co-stars
Amazon's Starlink Rival Struggles To Ramp Up Satellite Production
Amazon's internet-from-space venture is struggling to ramp up production, jeopardizing its ability to meet a government deadline to have more than 1,600 satellites in orbit by next summer. From a report: Project Kuiper has completed just a few dozen satellites so far, more than a year into its manufacturing program, according to three people familiar with the situation. The slow pace, combined with rocket launch delays, means the company will probably have to seek an extension from the Federal Communications Commission, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss confidential matters.
The agency, which has oversight of transmissions from space, expects the company to have half its planned constellation of 3,236 satellites operating by the end of July 2026. To meet that requirement, Amazon would have to at least quadruple the current rate of production, which has yet to consistently reach one satellite a day, two of the people said.
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London Marathon makes decision on transgender women competing at the famous race after landmark UK Supreme Court ruling
The London Marathon's eligibility policy prevents transgender women from competing in the female category in elite or championship races, as per the rules set by World Athletics.
Outdoor cinema to return to shopping village in Braintree this May bank holiday
Braintree Village will host the open-air cinema, which will screen ten movies over four days.
This two-minute exercise can help reduce stress, inflammation and anxiety - and it's so simple to do
An important component of your body's nervous system is the vagus nerve - something most of us have heard of, but few people fully understand.
Teen driver who killed best friend when ploughing into wall at 70mph in Vauxhall Corsa is jailed for six years
Inexperienced and 'reckless' new motorist Finley Lintott-Warrillow, then 19, killed' Brandon Cousens, 18, when he crashed into a garden wall in Southampton.
The real reason why I and millions of other young people were drawn to the Pope in this cynical, social media-mad world: FRED KELLY
The last thing I expected to wake up to on Bank Holiday Monday was a flood of messages from friends in their twenties expressing shock and sadness at the death of Pope Francis.
SpudBros' amazing surprise for young fan waiting in queue leaves people with tears in their eyes
Fans of the Preston-based Spud Brothers have praised owners for a 'wholesome' gesture.
Pubs to extend hours for celebration, government confirms
In a statement, Downing Street confirmed that pub opening hours will be extended
How Ulrika Jonsson's anti-nepo baby daughter Bo, 24, shunned a showbiz career for proper job as a prestigious Norland Nanny
Bo, 24, has a private Instagram account and a career as a professional nanny after graduating from prestigious Norland College in 2023.
Drug-fuelled driver who killed toddler after '20-line cocaine binge' is gang leader who was freed from prison early
Rawal Rehman, 35, had snorted the Class A drug and visited two massage parlours before the tragedy in which Louisa Palmisano, three, died in central Manchester.
Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece piles on the PDA with his wife Marie-Chantal
In a recent snap the Greek royal, 57, placed his hands on the derriere of his fashion designer spouse, 56, as they snuggled up to each other in an arm chair.
Fujitsu promised to sit out UK deals ... then Northern Ireland called with £125M
Despite Horizon fallout, Japanese supplier continues to win public sector work
Fujitsu has won a £125 million ($167 million) contract to build Northern Ireland's new land registry system, despite promising not to bid for UK public sector work in the wake of the Post Office Horizon scandal.…
Dolls 'salvaged' from thrift shops, VHS tape sculptures and war trauma paintings: The four artists shortlisted for this year's Turner Prize are revealed
Announced today at Tate Britain - on what would have JMW Turner's 250th birthday - the shortlist has attracted criticism for failing to be revolutionary in the same way as previous years.
The REVOLTING first date story Stacey Solomon wishes never made it to air - after warning Joe Swash 'we don't need to tell them that!'
In a clip from their BBC show, Stacey and Joe, the couple opened up about about an eventful evening they shared early on in their relationship.
Irish Republican rap group Kneecap investigated by terror police after leading 'pro-Hamas' chants at concert
Videos emerged over the weekend from a gig at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in North London in November last year during which one of the band members appeared to shout 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah'.
Chilling video shows abandoned paddleboards of tragic daytrippers minutes after they drowned - as their bewildered killer instructor tells police they 'fell in' and tries to blame colleague
Former policewoman Nerys Lloyd, 39, organised the weekend paddleboard outing on the Cleddau River in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, which ended in tragedy in October 2021.
All the reasons fans are convinced that Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori is going to be the next face of his ex Kim Kardashian's brand Skims
Fans are convinced that the latest face of Kim Kardashian's Hollywood-beloved shapewear company is a surprising figure; who the reality star shares a controversial ex with.
JoJo Siwa, 21, and Chris Hughes, 32, caught sharing very intimate exchange on Celebrity Big Brother's live stream - after saying she no longer identifies as a lesbian
JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes were caught sharing a very intimate exchange on Celebrity Big Brother's live stream on Monday night.