Corrie legend Betty Driver dies aged 91

October 15, 2011, 4:31 am

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Coronation Street legend Betty Driver has died at the age of 91.

The veteran actress "died peacefully in hospital" early this morning, according to an ITV spokesman.

Driver, who starred in the ITV soap for an astonishing 42 years, had been ill for some time and in hospital for six weeks.
Betty's showbusiness career began when she was just a child.

She was already treading the boards by the age of 10 and went on to a successful career as a singer, recording and performing with some of the country's top dance bands, and entertaining the troops during World War II.

But it was as the much-loved Betty Williams, barmaid at the Rovers Return, that many will remember her.

Driver's co-stars were quick to pay tribute.

William Roache, otherwise known as Ken Barlow, said: "I loved Betty dearly she was not only a colleague, she was a friend and godmother to my son James.

"She will be missed in the Street but she will be missed more so as a warm and loving person."

Betty's long-time friend Barbara Knox, who plays Rita Sullivan in the soap, said: "I have lost a very dear friend and the Street has lost a very great character, a professional to her fingertips - she will be greatly missed."

And her fellow Rovers barmaid Julie Goodyear, added: "We laughed together, we cried together and never once had a cross word. She was a totally professional actress. A true icon and legend and a very dear friend."

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Sarah Harding 'in floods of tears' over BF's Ibiza crash

October 15, 2011, 4:58 am

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There has been yet more bad news for Sarah Harding this week as her on-off fiancé was injured in a road accident.

DJ Tom Crane has spent much of the summer working in Ibiza and was on his way to co-host a radio show on the island when his moped was reportedly struck by a lorry.
A source told The Mirror: "Tom was so pre-occupied with thoughts of Sarah, he wasn't really concentrating on the road. He came off the bike and was thrown flat on to the ground."

Despite trying to get back on the bike and continue to the radio show, passers-by managed to persuade Crane to get checked at the hospital.

He reportedly escaped with concussion, grazes on his hands, some severe bruising and a gashed thigh.

The source added: "He immediately called Sarah and told her about the accident. She was in floods of tears and desperate to be by his side.

"If there's anything positive to have come from this crash, it's that the accident has confirmed for both Tom and Sarah just how much they love each other."

Harding and Crane are rumoured to be considering couples counselling following the Girls Aloud singer's stint in rehab.

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Sarah Harding 'in floods of tears' over BF's Ibiza crash

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There has been yet more bad news for Sarah Harding this week as her on-off fiancé was injured in a road accident.

DJ Tom Crane has spent much of the summer working in Ibiza and was on his way to co-host a radio show on the island when his moped was reportedly struck by a lorry.
A source told The Mirror: "Tom was so pre-occupied with thoughts of Sarah, he wasn't really concentrating on the road. He came off the bike and was thrown flat on to the ground."

Despite trying to get back on the bike and continue to the radio show, passers-by managed to persuade Crane to get checked at the hospital.

He reportedly escaped with concussion, grazes on his hands, some severe bruising and a gashed thigh.

The source added: "He immediately called Sarah and told her about the accident. She was in floods of tears and desperate to be by his side.

"If there's anything positive to have come from this crash, it's that the accident has confirmed for both Tom and Sarah just how much they love each other."

Harding and Crane are rumoured to be considering couples counselling following the Girls Aloud singer's stint in rehab.

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Sarah Harding 'in floods of tears' over BF's Ibiza crash

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There has been yet more bad news for Sarah Harding this week as her on-off fiancé was injured in a road accident.

DJ Tom Crane has spent much of the summer working in Ibiza and was on his way to co-host a radio show on the island when his moped was reportedly struck by a lorry.
A source told The Mirror: "Tom was so pre-occupied with thoughts of Sarah, he wasn't really concentrating on the road. He came off the bike and was thrown flat on to the ground."

Despite trying to get back on the bike and continue to the radio show, passers-by managed to persuade Crane to get checked at the hospital.

He reportedly escaped with concussion, grazes on his hands, some severe bruising and a gashed thigh.

The source added: "He immediately called Sarah and told her about the accident. She was in floods of tears and desperate to be by his side.

"If there's anything positive to have come from this crash, it's that the accident has confirmed for both Tom and Sarah just how much they love each other."

Harding and Crane are rumoured to be considering couples counselling following the Girls Aloud singer's stint in rehab.

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Sarah Harding 'in floods of tears' over BF's Ibiza crash

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There has been yet more bad news for Sarah Harding this week as her on-off fiancé was injured in a road accident.

DJ Tom Crane has spent much of the summer working in Ibiza and was on his way to co-host a radio show on the island when his moped was reportedly struck by a lorry.
A source told The Mirror: "Tom was so pre-occupied with thoughts of Sarah, he wasn't really concentrating on the road. He came off the bike and was thrown flat on to the ground."

Despite trying to get back on the bike and continue to the radio show, passers-by managed to persuade Crane to get checked at the hospital.

He reportedly escaped with concussion, grazes on his hands, some severe bruising and a gashed thigh.

The source added: "He immediately called Sarah and told her about the accident. She was in floods of tears and desperate to be by his side.

"If there's anything positive to have come from this crash, it's that the accident has confirmed for both Tom and Sarah just how much they love each other."

Harding and Crane are rumoured to be considering couples counselling following the Girls Aloud singer's stint in rehab.

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Sarah Harding 'in floods of tears' over BF's Ibiza crash

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There has been yet more bad news for Sarah Harding this week as her on-off fiancé was injured in a road accident.

DJ Tom Crane has spent much of the summer working in Ibiza and was on his way to co-host a radio show on the island when his moped was reportedly struck by a lorry.
A source told The Mirror: "Tom was so pre-occupied with thoughts of Sarah, he wasn't really concentrating on the road. He came off the bike and was thrown flat on to the ground."

Despite trying to get back on the bike and continue to the radio show, passers-by managed to persuade Crane to get checked at the hospital.

He reportedly escaped with concussion, grazes on his hands, some severe bruising and a gashed thigh.

The source added: "He immediately called Sarah and told her about the accident. She was in floods of tears and desperate to be by his side.

"If there's anything positive to have come from this crash, it's that the accident has confirmed for both Tom and Sarah just how much they love each other."

Harding and Crane are rumoured to be considering couples counselling following the Girls Aloud singer's stint in rehab.

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Sarah Harding 'in floods of tears' over BF's Ibiza crash

October 15, 2011, 4:58 am

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There has been yet more bad news for Sarah Harding this week as her on-off fiancé was injured in a road accident.

DJ Tom Crane has spent much of the summer working in Ibiza and was on his way to co-host a radio show on the island when his moped was reportedly struck by a lorry.
A source told The Mirror: "Tom was so pre-occupied with thoughts of Sarah, he wasn't really concentrating on the road. He came off the bike and was thrown flat on to the ground."

Despite trying to get back on the bike and continue to the radio show, passers-by managed to persuade Crane to get checked at the hospital.

He reportedly escaped with concussion, grazes on his hands, some severe bruising and a gashed thigh.

The source added: "He immediately called Sarah and told her about the accident. She was in floods of tears and desperate to be by his side.

"If there's anything positive to have come from this crash, it's that the accident has confirmed for both Tom and Sarah just how much they love each other."

Harding and Crane are rumoured to be considering couples counselling following the Girls Aloud singer's stint in rehab.

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Bee Gee Robin Gibb hospitalised with stomach pains

October 15, 2011, 5:13 am

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Bee Gees star Robin Gibb is being treated in hospital after suffering crippling stomach pains.

The 61-year-old was rushed to hospital on Thursday afternoon when his wife Dwina called emergency services and a statement said the singer was being "treated for inflammation of the colon" as well as undergoing tests.
It is a particularly worrying time for his family and friends - Robin's twin brother Maurice died in 2003 following complications arising from a twisted intestine.

Last year, Robin himself underwent emergency surgery to remove part of his intestine and he was forced to cancel a tour of the US earlier this year, again because of stomach pains.

Earlier today, Gibb's spokesman confirmed that the singer is still in hospital but thanked friends and fans for their good wishes.

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Bee Gee Robin Gibb hospitalised with stomach pains

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Bee Gees star Robin Gibb is being treated in hospital after suffering crippling stomach pains.

The 61-year-old was rushed to hospital on Thursday afternoon when his wife Dwina called emergency services and a statement said the singer was being "treated for inflammation of the colon" as well as undergoing tests.
It is a particularly worrying time for his family and friends - Robin's twin brother Maurice died in 2003 following complications arising from a twisted intestine.

Last year, Robin himself underwent emergency surgery to remove part of his intestine and he was forced to cancel a tour of the US earlier this year, again because of stomach pains.

Earlier today, Gibb's spokesman confirmed that the singer is still in hospital but thanked friends and fans for their good wishes.

Get well soon Robin.

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Bee Gee Robin Gibb hospitalised with stomach pains

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Bee Gees star Robin Gibb is being treated in hospital after suffering crippling stomach pains.

The 61-year-old was rushed to hospital on Thursday afternoon when his wife Dwina called emergency services and a statement said the singer was being "treated for inflammation of the colon" as well as undergoing tests.
It is a particularly worrying time for his family and friends - Robin's twin brother Maurice died in 2003 following complications arising from a twisted intestine.

Last year, Robin himself underwent emergency surgery to remove part of his intestine and he was forced to cancel a tour of the US earlier this year, again because of stomach pains.

Earlier today, Gibb's spokesman confirmed that the singer is still in hospital but thanked friends and fans for their good wishes.

Get well soon Robin.

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Bee Gee Robin Gibb hospitalised with stomach pains

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Bee Gees star Robin Gibb is being treated in hospital after suffering crippling stomach pains.

The 61-year-old was rushed to hospital on Thursday afternoon when his wife Dwina called emergency services and a statement said the singer was being "treated for inflammation of the colon" as well as undergoing tests.
It is a particularly worrying time for his family and friends - Robin's twin brother Maurice died in 2003 following complications arising from a twisted intestine.

Last year, Robin himself underwent emergency surgery to remove part of his intestine and he was forced to cancel a tour of the US earlier this year, again because of stomach pains.

Earlier today, Gibb's spokesman confirmed that the singer is still in hospital but thanked friends and fans for their good wishes.

Get well soon Robin.

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Bee Gee Robin Gibb hospitalised with stomach pains

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Bee Gees star Robin Gibb is being treated in hospital after suffering crippling stomach pains.

The 61-year-old was rushed to hospital on Thursday afternoon when his wife Dwina called emergency services and a statement said the singer was being "treated for inflammation of the colon" as well as undergoing tests.
It is a particularly worrying time for his family and friends - Robin's twin brother Maurice died in 2003 following complications arising from a twisted intestine.

Last year, Robin himself underwent emergency surgery to remove part of his intestine and he was forced to cancel a tour of the US earlier this year, again because of stomach pains.

Earlier today, Gibb's spokesman confirmed that the singer is still in hospital but thanked friends and fans for their good wishes.

Get well soon Robin.

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October 15, 2011, 5:13 am

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Bee Gees star Robin Gibb is being treated in hospital after suffering crippling stomach pains.

The 61-year-old was rushed to hospital on Thursday afternoon when his wife Dwina called emergency services and a statement said the singer was being "treated for inflammation of the colon" as well as undergoing tests.
It is a particularly worrying time for his family and friends - Robin's twin brother Maurice died in 2003 following complications arising from a twisted intestine.

Last year, Robin himself underwent emergency surgery to remove part of his intestine and he was forced to cancel a tour of the US earlier this year, again because of stomach pains.

Earlier today, Gibb's spokesman confirmed that the singer is still in hospital but thanked friends and fans for their good wishes.

Get well soon Robin.

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Kitty: 'X Factor bullying took me to a dark place'

October 15, 2011, 5:36 am

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X Factor hopeful Kitty Brucknell has opened up about the bullying she has experienced since the show began and admitted she thought about quitting.

Rumours of bullying at boot camp emerged some weeks ago and Kitty's mum has already threatened to pull her daughter out of the show.

And earlier this week it was rumoured that Kitty had been given her own room at the X Factor house after clashes with her fellow contestants.

Speaking to The Mirror, the singer said: "What went on was very hurtful. It was the first time I have been bullied like that since I was a child.

"It felt like I was back at school and it took me to a dark place."
Brucknell, who was bullied at school because of her ginger hair, went on: "I have considered quitting X Factor but that would be giving in to the bullies and I want to stand up to them.

"Screw these people in life that love to bully. I am trying to do this for everyone who ever felt different, who ever felt left out. I am here now, and if you are brave you have to keep on running."

The eccentric singer also insisted that she tries "not to get involved" with her housemates, saying: "I am not worried about making friends. There are people I haven't spoken to and I doubt I will."

As for those rumours about her former career as a stripper, Kitty said: "What do I want to say about stripping? I have had plenty of jobs and I want to move on and draw a line under that subject."

Now Kitty is pinning all her hopes on The X Factor propelling her to stardom.

"It is not about winning, it is about trying to use this as a platform," she added. "This is my last chance, I had almost given up. I am 26 years old, I am running out of time."

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Kitty: 'X Factor bullying took me to a dark place'

October 15, 2011, 5:36 am

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X Factor hopeful Kitty Brucknell has opened up about the bullying she has experienced since the show began and admitted she thought about quitting.

Rumours of bullying at boot camp emerged some weeks ago and Kitty's mum has already threatened to pull her daughter out of the show.

And earlier this week it was rumoured that Kitty had been given her own room at the X Factor house after clashes with her fellow contestants.

Speaking to The Mirror, the singer said: "What went on was very hurtful. It was the first time I have been bullied like that since I was a child.

"It felt like I was back at school and it took me to a dark place."
Brucknell, who was bullied at school because of her ginger hair, went on: "I have considered quitting X Factor but that would be giving in to the bullies and I want to stand up to them.

"Screw these people in life that love to bully. I am trying to do this for everyone who ever felt different, who ever felt left out. I am here now, and if you are brave you have to keep on running."

The eccentric singer also insisted that she tries "not to get involved" with her housemates, saying: "I am not worried about making friends. There are people I haven't spoken to and I doubt I will."

As for those rumours about her former career as a stripper, Kitty said: "What do I want to say about stripping? I have had plenty of jobs and I want to move on and draw a line under that subject."

Now Kitty is pinning all her hopes on The X Factor propelling her to stardom.

"It is not about winning, it is about trying to use this as a platform," she added. "This is my last chance, I had almost given up. I am 26 years old, I am running out of time."

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Kitty: 'X Factor bullying took me to a dark place'

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X Factor hopeful Kitty Brucknell has opened up about the bullying she has experienced since the show began and admitted she thought about quitting.

Rumours of bullying at boot camp emerged some weeks ago and Kitty's mum has already threatened to pull her daughter out of the show.

And earlier this week it was rumoured that Kitty had been given her own room at the X Factor house after clashes with her fellow contestants.

Speaking to The Mirror, the singer said: "What went on was very hurtful. It was the first time I have been bullied like that since I was a child.

"It felt like I was back at school and it took me to a dark place."
Brucknell, who was bullied at school because of her ginger hair, went on: "I have considered quitting X Factor but that would be giving in to the bullies and I want to stand up to them.

"Screw these people in life that love to bully. I am trying to do this for everyone who ever felt different, who ever felt left out. I am here now, and if you are brave you have to keep on running."

The eccentric singer also insisted that she tries "not to get involved" with her housemates, saying: "I am not worried about making friends. There are people I haven't spoken to and I doubt I will."

As for those rumours about her former career as a stripper, Kitty said: "What do I want to say about stripping? I have had plenty of jobs and I want to move on and draw a line under that subject."

Now Kitty is pinning all her hopes on The X Factor propelling her to stardom.

"It is not about winning, it is about trying to use this as a platform," she added. "This is my last chance, I had almost given up. I am 26 years old, I am running out of time."

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Kitty: 'X Factor bullying took me to a dark place'

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X Factor hopeful Kitty Brucknell has opened up about the bullying she has experienced since the show began and admitted she thought about quitting.

Rumours of bullying at boot camp emerged some weeks ago and Kitty's mum has already threatened to pull her daughter out of the show.

And earlier this week it was rumoured that Kitty had been given her own room at the X Factor house after clashes with her fellow contestants.

Speaking to The Mirror, the singer said: "What went on was very hurtful. It was the first time I have been bullied like that since I was a child.

"It felt like I was back at school and it took me to a dark place."
Brucknell, who was bullied at school because of her ginger hair, went on: "I have considered quitting X Factor but that would be giving in to the bullies and I want to stand up to them.

"Screw these people in life that love to bully. I am trying to do this for everyone who ever felt different, who ever felt left out. I am here now, and if you are brave you have to keep on running."

The eccentric singer also insisted that she tries "not to get involved" with her housemates, saying: "I am not worried about making friends. There are people I haven't spoken to and I doubt I will."

As for those rumours about her former career as a stripper, Kitty said: "What do I want to say about stripping? I have had plenty of jobs and I want to move on and draw a line under that subject."

Now Kitty is pinning all her hopes on The X Factor propelling her to stardom.

"It is not about winning, it is about trying to use this as a platform," she added. "This is my last chance, I had almost given up. I am 26 years old, I am running out of time."

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Kitty: 'X Factor bullying took me to a dark place'

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X Factor hopeful Kitty Brucknell has opened up about the bullying she has experienced since the show began and admitted she thought about quitting.

Rumours of bullying at boot camp emerged some weeks ago and Kitty's mum has already threatened to pull her daughter out of the show.

And earlier this week it was rumoured that Kitty had been given her own room at the X Factor house after clashes with her fellow contestants.

Speaking to The Mirror, the singer said: "What went on was very hurtful. It was the first time I have been bullied like that since I was a child.

"It felt like I was back at school and it took me to a dark place."
Brucknell, who was bullied at school because of her ginger hair, went on: "I have considered quitting X Factor but that would be giving in to the bullies and I want to stand up to them.

"Screw these people in life that love to bully. I am trying to do this for everyone who ever felt different, who ever felt left out. I am here now, and if you are brave you have to keep on running."

The eccentric singer also insisted that she tries "not to get involved" with her housemates, saying: "I am not worried about making friends. There are people I haven't spoken to and I doubt I will."

As for those rumours about her former career as a stripper, Kitty said: "What do I want to say about stripping? I have had plenty of jobs and I want to move on and draw a line under that subject."

Now Kitty is pinning all her hopes on The X Factor propelling her to stardom.

"It is not about winning, it is about trying to use this as a platform," she added. "This is my last chance, I had almost given up. I am 26 years old, I am running out of time."

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Kitty: 'X Factor bullying took me to a dark place'

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X Factor hopeful Kitty Brucknell has opened up about the bullying she has experienced since the show began and admitted she thought about quitting.

Rumours of bullying at boot camp emerged some weeks ago and Kitty's mum has already threatened to pull her daughter out of the show.

And earlier this week it was rumoured that Kitty had been given her own room at the X Factor house after clashes with her fellow contestants.

Speaking to The Mirror, the singer said: "What went on was very hurtful. It was the first time I have been bullied like that since I was a child.

"It felt like I was back at school and it took me to a dark place."
Brucknell, who was bullied at school because of her ginger hair, went on: "I have considered quitting X Factor but that would be giving in to the bullies and I want to stand up to them.

"Screw these people in life that love to bully. I am trying to do this for everyone who ever felt different, who ever felt left out. I am here now, and if you are brave you have to keep on running."

The eccentric singer also insisted that she tries "not to get involved" with her housemates, saying: "I am not worried about making friends. There are people I haven't spoken to and I doubt I will."

As for those rumours about her former career as a stripper, Kitty said: "What do I want to say about stripping? I have had plenty of jobs and I want to move on and draw a line under that subject."

Now Kitty is pinning all her hopes on The X Factor propelling her to stardom.

"It is not about winning, it is about trying to use this as a platform," she added. "This is my last chance, I had almost given up. I am 26 years old, I am running out of time."

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Katie's TV show facing the axe?

October 15, 2011, 7:58 pm

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Love her or loathe her, it's not often Katie Price fails. But it seems the axe may already be hanging over her latest venture, Signed by Katie Price.

The show, which launched last week on Sky Living, pulled in just 130,000 viewers and it's looking increasingly unlikely that Katie's dream of finding 'the new Katie' will come true.

A source told The People yesterday: "Katie is hugely disappointed in the viewing figures. She loved making the show and thought it would be a huge success.

"But unfortunately it wasn't and already there is talk that it will face the axe."

To be fair, the writing was on the wall pretty early on - as it turns out, not that many people actually want to become the new Katie Price and the massive queues expected for the audition phase never materialised.
And even the fact that Katie pitched up for the show launch in her undies (see pic) failed to woo the viewers.

The insider added: "Katie came up with the idea herself and has put a lot of time and energy into it. She had hoped she could find a string of stars over the next few years but it looks increasingly unlikely."

Oh well... you can't win 'em all.

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