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

Compston, who is co-hosting Hoolie In The Hydro on Saturday dedicated to the Big Yin, said the Scottish comic has battled the disease “with a smile on his face and cracking jokes that only Billy can”.

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.

Second-half goals from Aune Heggebo and Karlan Grant set up a 2-0 win for West Brom against in-form Sheffield United and relieved the pressure on head coach Ryan Mason. Heggebo broke the deadlock at ...

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 ...

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has said she no longer feels “emotionally attached” to her body following her most recent mastectomy. The Welsh dancer, 35, was diagnosed with breast ...

Presenter Davina McCall has said it “feels super important” for her to be part of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) following her early diagnosis with the disease. In November, the broadcaster, 58, revealed ...

Charles was diagnosed with cancer early in 2024 but has announced the ‘good news’ that his schedule of treatment is being reduced in the ...

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