Showbiz

News Home
Other categories

Caroll Spinney: Big Bird puppeteer on Sesame Street dies aged 85

Puppeteer Caroll Spinney, who portrayed the beloved Sesame Street characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, including providing their voices, has died aged 85.
Juice Wrld: 'Insanely talented' rapper dies 'after suffering seizure at airport'

US rapper Juice Wrld has died after reportedly suffering a seizure at an airport in Chicago.
Liam Payne: One Direction reunion will happen 'for sure'

Liam Payne has said he believes a One Direction reunion will happen "for sure".
Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley criticised for 'denying privilege'

Actress Daisy Ridley is facing a backlash after claiming she is no more privileged than her Star Wars co-star John Boyega.
Banana taped to wall which sold for $120k eaten in front of crowd

It sold for $120,000 (£91,300) just last week - but the artwork of a banana duct-taped to a wall has now been scoffed.

Local News

Local business helps Willen Hospice mark Tree of Life anniversary
Milton Keynes companies have helped Willen Hospice mark the first anniversary of the Tree of Life by redeveloping the surrounding Peace Garden.
Parks Trust Christmas carolling at the Milton Keynes Rose next Sunday
The Parks Trust is inviting people to join them at the Milton Keynes Rose in Campbell Park on Sunday 15th December 2019 for their annual Christmas carolling service.
Milton Keynes College CEO Dr Julie Mills receives OBE
Group Principal and CEO of Milton Keynes College and Chair of the Helena Kennedy Foundation, Dr Julie Mills, has been awarded her OBE by the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William at Buckingham Palace.
Blackadder’s Christmas Carol comes to The Chrysalis Theatre
Baste my steaming puddings! Milton Keynes Theatre of Comedy (MKTOC) is bringing its festive stage adaptation of ‘Blackadder’s Christmas Carol’ to The Chrysalis Theatre from 4-7 December.
Willen Hospice Lights of Love Service Returns
The Willen Hospice annual Christmas service of remembrance, Lights of Love, will return to The Ridgeway Centre in Wolverton Mill on Saturday 7 December.
Fullers Slade votes for new homes and estate-wide improvements
55% of Fullers Slade residents have voted for new homes, refurbishment and improvements on the estate in a local ballot.
Local girl supports Willen Hospice Christmas campaign
A local schoolteacher is urging the public to support Willen Hospice as they launch their 2019 Christmas appeal, Giving Tuesday, tomorrow 3rd December.
Borneo trekkers raise £44,000 for Willen Hospice
Willen Hospice would like to thank 17 intrepid trekkers for raising a phenomenal £44,000 for the charity, by taking on their Borneo Jungle Adventure.