11 h. ago Dame Patricia Routledge dead at 96: Tributes pour in for star who played Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances

Dame Patricia Routledge, known to millions as Hyacinth Bouqet on beloved sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 96.

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33 h. ago Only Fools and Horses legend dies aged 68 as tributes pour in

The actor appeared in 20 episodes of the iconic BBC sitcom

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34 h. ago ‘A remarkable ability to inspire’: global tributes pour in for Jane Goodall

Barack Obama, Prince William and Tanzanian president among many to mark death of primatologist at age of 91World leaders, friends and former colleagues have been paying tribute to the primatologist Jane Goodall, who died in California on Wednesday, aged 91.Goodall devoted her life to studying chimpanzees and other great apes, and became a global champion for primates and for conservation, helping to challenge the idea that the primates were vegetarian and that only humans could use tools. She died in her sleep from natural causes while on a speaking tour in Los Angeles, according to her institute, leading to an outpouring of dedications from around the world. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Reality star who won hit dancing show dies aged 36 as tributes pour in

Dance star Joshua Allen, who won So You Think You Can Dance in 2008, has sadly died aged just 36, with his family asking for "privacy and prayers" at this difficult time

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49 h. ago Jane Goodall death updates: Tributes pour in for ‘tireless advocate’ who ‘reshaped our understanding of the natural world’

World-renowned British primatologist died of natural causes while on speaking tour in California

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50 h. ago Jane Goodall death updates: Tributes pour in after pioneering conservationist dies aged 91

Goodall, a world-renowned British primatologist, passed away while on a speaking tour in California

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3 d. ago Tributes pour in following death of beloved Heaton Park donkey

"Lenny was a staple in Heaton Park and was a significant star in the memories of both staff and our visitors, he will be deeply missed by us all."

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3 d. ago Tributes pour in for 'remarkable' former chair of Renfrew Community Council after passing

Effie McGachie, a member of the group for 38 years, was described as "truly inspiring" and an "amazing woman".

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7 d. ago Tributes pour in as beloved Stockport woman dubbed 'Queen of Chestergate' dies aged 87

Molly Webb was a regular at the pub famous on Facebook for its lively karaoke nights

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7 d. ago Badenoch expected to back ditching human rights convention after review

Exclusive: The Independent has seen draft conclusions for Lord Wolfson’s report to the Tory leader giving the basis for leaving the European Convention on Human Rights

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7 d. ago STEPHEN DAISLEY: Menzies Campbell belonged to an age in which principles were held fiercely but expressed with courtesy, grace and humour

Menzies Campbell was in the noble tradition of Scottish Liberalism. In tone, he belonged to an earlier political age, one in which principles were held fiercely.

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7 d. ago Menzies Campbell: the ‘Flying Scotsman’ who led the Liberal Democrats from the front

Olympic sprinter, barrister and long-serving MP, Campbell became a respected elder statesman of the Liberal Democrats, known for his principled stance on foreign affairs and quiet authority in Westminster

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7 d. ago Tributes pour in for 'guiding light' and former Lib Dem leader, Lord Menzies Campbell

The 84-year-old, known as Ming, had been an Olympic sprinter and a lawyer before entering politics and was hailed by Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton

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7 d. ago Sir Menzies Campbell in his own words: Here are 11 memorable quotes from the former Lib Dem leader

The Scottish politician was never short of insighful comment.

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7 d. ago Lord Ming Campbell was once dubbed 'fastest white man on earth' in OJ Simpson race

Prior to entering politics, Menzies Campbell was a sprinter who was once dubbed 'the fastest white man on the planet' and even managed to beat OJ Simpson in a race

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7 d. ago Menzies Campbell: The formidable Liberal Democrats force known as 'Ming' who was 'hooked' on Westminster

Walter Menzies “Ming” Campbell, who has died at the age of 84, was born on May 22, 1941 in Glasgow.

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7 d. ago Menzies Campbell, former Liberal Democrat leader, dies at 84

Campbell was North East Fife MP for nearly three decades and was made a peer, and once held UK 100m recordMenzies Campbell, the long-serving Liberal Democrat MP who led the party for 18 months, has died aged 84, his family have said.Lord Campbell, usually known as Ming, died in London after a period of respite care, his grandson Gregor Grant-Suttie said in a statement. He had spent some of his final days watching last weekend’s Lib Dem conference. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Lord Menzies Campbell: Former Lib Dem leader and Olympic sprinter Ming Campbell dies aged 84

Tributes have been paid to the former leader of the Liberal Democrats.

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7 d. ago Menzies Campbell: Liberal Democrat leader ousted as ‘too old’

As the party’s foreign affairs spokesman he led opposition to Tony Blair’s invasion of Iraq.

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7 d. ago Former Lib Dem leader & Scottish MP Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84

FORMER Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell has died aged 84. The former Scots MP, who was also known as Ming, represented North East Fife from 1987 until 2015. He led the party from 2006 to 2007. The political heavyweight also had a stunning career in sport, representing Britain at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. His...

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