Craig Newton

Few entertainers can say they’ve worked steadily across five decades, but Gary Wilmot makes that look effortless. From winning New Faces in 1978 to headlining West End musicals and popping up in Death in Paradise in his 70s, he’s the rare performer who keeps adding new strings to his bow. Most recently, he’s stepped into … Read more

The Mind Flayer conjures two radically different images: a towering, spider-like shadow monster from Stranger Things that controls the Upside Down, and a tentacled, brain-eating aberration from Dungeons & Dragons that lurks in the Underdark. Both share the same name, but the creature’s story diverges sharply depending on which world you’re in. First appearance: 1975 … Read more

Few things shape a kitchen’s personality quite like the cupboard. Whether you’re planning a full renovation or just swapping out a tired unit, the choice between freestanding and built-in, wood and MDF, IKEA and local retailers can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down the options for Irish shoppers, from standard dimensions to where to buy, … Read more

The Mitford sisters are one of 20th-century Britain’s most fascinating dynasties, but none drew as much notoriety—or tragedy—as Unity Valkyrie Freeman-Mitford. A British aristocrat who became a devoted Nazi and close companion of Adolf Hitler, she shot herself in the head the day Britain declared war on Germany. Born: 8 August 1914 · Died: 28 … Read more

Few comedians spark as much debate as the man behind the puppets. Jeff Dunham has built a career spanning four decades, millions of tickets sold, and characters that range from a grumpy retiree to a dead terrorist puppet that somehow still draws laughs. Full name: Jeffrey Douglas Dunham · Born: April 18, 1962 (Dallas, Texas) … Read more

Peter Greene, best known as the terrifying Zed in Pulp Fiction, built a career on memorable villain roles — but his own death in December 2025 was a tragedy that blurred the line between fiction and reality. Here’s what we know about his death, his family, and the relationships that shaped his legacy. Born: May … Read more

Politics and personal life rarely mix quietly—but for Labour MP Liz Kendall, both have drawn steady public curiosity, from a surprise Cabinet appointment in 2025 to her past relationship with comedian Greg Davies. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s still unclear, and how it all fits together. Full name: Elizabeth Louise Kendall · Born: 11 June 1971 … Read more