The veteran actor, known for his appearances in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, was born on December 13 1925.

Martin Compston has lauded Sir Billy Connolly for dealing with Parkinson’s “incredibly bravely”. The legendary comedian, 83, was diagnosed with the disease in 2013 and later announced his retirement ...

West Brom head coach Ryan Mason admitted his relief after a 2-0 Sky Bet Championship win over in-form Sheffield United at The Hawthorns eased the pressure on him. Norway striker Aune Heggebo broke the ...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Viktor Gyokeres’ critics to “leave him alone” – despite admitting the £64million striker needs to start scoring.

A second-half brace from Josh McPake helped St Johnstone come from behind to record a 4-2 victory away to Ayr and strengthen their lead at the top of the Scottish Championship.

Kylie Minogue has said it is “astonishing” and “emotional” to finish the year with an 11th number one UK album under her belt. The Australian singer, 57, reached the summit this week with her ...

The King’s cancer diagnosis was announced on February 6 last year and he postponed all public-facing engagements for almost three months.

On Friday evening, in a message to the nation as part of Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer night, the King revealed the “good news” that “thanks to early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence ...

The former Big Brother presenter has been open about her health woes and underwent surgery last year to remove a benign brain tumour, known as a colloid cyst, which was found after she was offered a ...

The son of Birds Of A Feather actress Pauline Quirke has raised more than £177,000 following his trek in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Charlie Quirke, who finished his Trek For A Cure in ...

The EU blocked the assets until Russia gives up its war on Ukraine and compensates its neighbour for the heavy damage that it has inflicted.

Sir Keir Starmer has urged resident doctors to accept a deal to avert “reckless” strikes planned for next week, saying it is “beyond belief” that they could go ahead while the NHS is in the grip of a ...