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- 1Dame Esther Rantzen's farewell letter revealed after her death●Dame Esther Rantzen's emotional goodbye letter revealed following death: 'All good things must come to an end' https://w
A farewell letter written by Dame Esther Rantzen has been made public following her death, in which she reflects on her life with the words 'All good things must come to an end'. The broadcaster and ChildLine founder was one of Britain's best-loved television figures, and tributes have been pouring in from fans and colleagues remembering her career and charity work.
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Dame Esther Rantzen, the veteran BBC broadcaster who presented That's Life! and founded the child helpline ChildLine, has died of cancer. Tributes are led by Elaine Paige, Lorraine Kelly, Davina McCall, Martin Lewis and Anton Du Beke, who call her a 'pioneer' and 'national treasure'. Her final weeks and her campaign for assisted dying are also being widely discussed.
- 3Boots nears £7 billion sale to Canada's Weston family●Boots closing on £7 billion sale to Canada's Weston family - reports https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/b
Boots is reportedly close to agreeing a £7 billion sale to the Weston family, the Canadian dynasty that already owns controlling stakes in Associated British Foods, the pharmacy chain's current parent. The deal would end the prolonged efforts of AB Foods to offload the high-street chemist, with reports attributed to the Wall Street Journal.
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Concern is growing for British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes after he vanished from public life, with friends including King Charles said to be worried about him. The news has drawn attention in Britain and beyond, prompting renewed interest in the adventurer, one of the world's best-known living explorers, and speculation about his wellbeing.
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Campaigners are renewing pressure for proportional representation in UK elections, arguing the current first-past-the-post system distorts results. Best for Britain, a campaign group, has publicly urged a switch to PR, saying it 'can't come soon enough'. The push taps into ongoing debate over whether vote shares are fairly reflected in Parliament.
- 6Inbetweeners Stars James Buckley and Joe Thomas to Make Channel 4 Doc on Growing Up●'Inbetweeners' James Buckley & Joe Thomas Making C4 Doc On Growing Up
James Buckley and Joe Thomas, stars of The Inbetweeners, are making a documentary for Channel 4 about growing up. The project, reported by Deadline, reunites the actors in a new non-scripted format following their years in one of Britain's best-known sitcoms. Details of the subject matter and broadcast date have not yet been announced.
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The Telegraph reports that the King has been blocked from contacting Sir Ranulph Fiennes by the explorer's wife. The exclusive claims Palace attempts to reach the veteran adventurer were refused on his wife's instructions. Details about the reason or Fiennes's condition have not been made public, but the unusual rift between Buckingham Palace and one of Britain's best-known explorers has drawn wide attention.
- 8Delia Smith's husband Michael Wynn-Jones dies aged 85●Delia Smith’s husband Michael Wynn-Jones dies aged 85 https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/09/29/delia-smith
Michael Wynn-Jones, husband of celebrity cook Delia Smith, has died at the age of 85. The couple were married for decades and were closely associated with Norwich City Football Club, where Smith is a joint majority shareholder. News of his death has prompted tributes and messages of sympathy from fans of the broadcaster and the club.
- 9Alan Titchmarsh frustrated by a garden feature at his new Surrey home●Alan Titchmarsh reveals why he’s 'irritated beyond belief' by a garden feature at his new Surrey home
Gardening presenter Alan Titchmarsh has spoken about a garden feature at his new Surrey home that leaves him 'irritated beyond belief'. The veteran broadcaster, long known for his gardening expertise, did not hold back about the design element he dislikes. Readers are responding to the relatable honesty from one of Britain's best-known gardeners about his own outdoor space.