Reggae star Smiley Culture died from a self-inflicted stab wound to the chest during a police raid at his home, an inquest jury found today.
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Smiley Culture inquest jury considers verdict
Monday 01 July 2013
Singer died of a stab wound during a police raid on his home in 2011
Jimmy Savile's Highland cottage for sale
Thursday 30 May 2013
The Highland cottage owned by disgraced TV presenter Jimmy Savile will be sold at auction today.
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Saturday 25 May 2013
The scene opens with a man and woman, smart of suit and high of heel, sashaying through the marbled lobby of the Savoy. Giddy with fun on this special night, our golden couple trips past the winter garden gazebo, swerving around blocky Americans and gossamer-haired dowagers, to reach their destination, the famous riverside restaurant.
Holly Willoughby bemoans loss of live children's television like Going Live! and CD: UK
Tuesday 07 May 2013
TV star Holly Willoughby has bemoaned the loss of live Saturday-morning children's TV.
Jimmy Savile had many other victims, warns ex-head of Operation Yewtree investigation
Friday 19 April 2013
Jimmy Savile could have sexually abused treble the number of victims who have come forward so far, the former head of the investigation into his crimes has reportedly said.
Victims who would not go to court feared they were lone voices
Friday 11 January 2013
Jimmy Savile escaped convictions for three sex assaults in the 1970s after his victims refused to give evidence in court after mistakenly believing they were lone voices against the high-profile entertainer.
Jim Davidson among two men arrested in Jimmy Savile sex abuse probe
Thursday 03 January 2013
Comedian Jim Davidson “vigorously denies” allegations made against him by two women, his solicitor said.
Speak no evil: Children in Need will make 'passing reference' to Jimmy Savile scandal but not mention his name
Thursday 15 November 2012
The BBC's annual Children in Need fundraiser tomorrow evening will make passing reference to Jimmy Savile scandal but not name the disgraced for presenter by name, according to the BBC.
Where's Pudsey? No sign of BBC's Children in Need with only three days to go
Tuesday 13 November 2012
Three days before the BBC hosts its annual Children in Need telethon it is desperately fighting to shore up public trust in the organisation.
Demolition 'last resort' for vandalised Jimmy Savile Highland cottage
Tuesday 13 November 2012
A Highland cottage owned by late TV presenter Jimmy Savile should be demolished as a last resort if it continues to be vandalised, according to a councillor.
Jimmy Savile's former flatmate Ray Teret released on bail
Friday 09 November 2012
Jimmy Savile's former flatmate and chauffeur was released on bail today after he was arrested over historic abuse allegations.
Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi: Jimmy Savile invited me to 'sex party' in his dressing room
Monday 05 November 2012
Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi has described how Jimmy Savile invited him to a ‘sex party’ when he was just 18-years-old in 1968.
Freddie Starr denies Jimmy Savile show girl claim
Tuesday 09 October 2012
Comedian Freddie Starr has denied any wrongdoing after claims that he groped a teenager following the recording of one of Sir Jimmy Savile's show.
BBC agrees to co-operate with any Savile inquiry
Wednesday 03 October 2012
The BBC last night agreed to open its files and co-operate with any fresh criminal examination into claims of sexual assault by Sir Jimmy Savile.
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US army doctor returns arm to Vietnamese soldier fifty years after he took it as a souvenir
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