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A devastated family has been told they will likely never get answers as to whether a much-loved mum was dead when she was 'dumped' in an alleyway by two 'despicable' fellow drug users following an overdose.

A documentary about a space shuttle mission which ended in tragedy is airing on BBC Two tonight (Monday February 12). It's been 21 years since all seven members of Space Shuttle Columbia lost their lives when the aircraft disintegrated after re-entering the Earth's atmosphere after a 16-day research mission.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events SPOILER ALERT: This story contains mild spoilers for “Lisa Frankenstein,” in theaters now. Zelda Williams has no problem admitting that her feature directorial debut “Lisa Frankenstein” isn’t destined to be considered a cinematic masterpiece. “First and foremost, this movie ISN’T a groundbreaking spiritual journey that will change your worldly perceptions,” she wrote in a filmmaker’s statement, “but it IS a ride — so maybe just try to put your hands in the air and let the coaster take you!” And that it is — a rollercoaster homage to 1980s slasher films.

England are set to face Wales in the second round of the Six Nations. After a shaky 24-27 victory against Italy, Steve Borthwick's squad are ready for their next challenge.

Usher sings in his best metal-wannabe wail of the 1986 Europe hit “The Final Countdown.”And indeed it is, now just hours from Usher Raymond IV, 45, to play perhaps the biggest stage of his life: The Super Bowl LVIII halftime show at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.But, as he stresses to The Post from rehearsals, he’s not sweating it.In fact, Usher even makes time to give us an exclusive photo shoot rocking his own blinged-out accessories, including his trademark “U” necklace, his own personal Super Bowl ring and a custom handmade Dolce & Gabbana football encrusted with scores of Swarovski crystals.This is a man who has been preparing for this moment for 30 years — since he released his self-titled debut as a 15-year-old in April 1994.“You know, this has been an amazing year ramping up to this,” said Usher of his “My Way” Las Vegas residency that finished at the Dolby Live-Park MGM in December after 17 months and 100 shows.“It definitely helped to play 100 sold-out shows, in preparation for the Super Bowl,” he added. “Now, obviously, a much bigger audience.

ITV's This Morning viewers were left puzzled when the show vanished from air on Friday morning. Presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary seemed to 'disappear' during an ad break, replaced by old recordings and a message saying: "We are sorry for the disruption to your schedule. We will return to normal programming as soon as we can."

Thanks to “Oppenheimer,” all of Hollywood wants a piece of Cillian Murphy. So is it any surprise that Sony shelled out a ton for the latest in the “28 Days Later” franchise? THR reports that the studio won the bidding war for a new sequel in the zombie franchise, which comes with an additional sequel if all goes well.

Paul Mescal lead romantic fantasy film All Of Us Strangers.Written and directed by Andrew Haigh (Weekend, 45 Years), the film is the second screen adaptation of the 1987 novel Strangers by Taichi Yamada.A synopsis for the film reads: “One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam (Andrew Scott) has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal), which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life.“As a relationship develops between them, Adam is preoccupied with memories of the past and finds himself drawn back to the suburban town where he grew up, and the childhood home where his parents appear to be living, just as they were on the day they died, 30 years before.”After accepting the loss of his parents, Adam (Scott) goes to see Harry (Mescal) in his flat only to find Harry’s dead body in the bedroom, with the same bottle he was drinking from on the night they met, only now it’s empty.Adam leaves the room and is confronted by Harry’s ghost, who is seemingly unaware of his own death. Adam reassures him, telling him that it isn’t his corpse in the bedroom, before inviting him back to his flat.They both lie in bed together and Harry’s ghost asks him to put on a song to fill the silence.

Second generation Holocaust survivors have spoken of the urgent need to continue telling their parents stories amid continued conflict and rising anti-Semitism.

The Traitors star Harry Clark, one of the finalists of the hit BBC show, has suffered his own real-life drama that could beat any reality TV show script, after his girlfriend was reportedly caught in a cosy moment with Gogglebox star George Baggs. During an episode of Chloe Burrows' YouTube show 'Chloe Vs The World,' George accidentally let it slip that he had kissed Harry's girlfriend, CBBC star Anna Maynard.

Since bursting into the spotlight in 2010 while on The X Factor, Harry Styles has performed at some of the world’s most iconic music venues. From a historic 15-night run at New York's Madison Square Garden to a sell-out show at Slane Castle in the Republic of Ireland, which saw a crowd of 80,000 concert-goers, the 29 year old has reached dizzying heights. And among the impressive venues headlined by Harry is London’s Wembley Stadium, which can host over 90,000 fans.

Three masked thugs robbed two men at knifepoint as they washed their off-road bikes outside a Texaco petrol station in Salford. Daniel Bebro, a 17-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons and an unidentified man approached the group after filling up their car with petrol.

Love Island All-Stars hasn't disappointed when it comes to reunions and "unfinished business" between the islanders, with things heating up between Arabella Chi and Toby Aromolaran. Arabella entered the villa as a bombshell and joined the boys for an afterparty at the Hideaway Terrace, with her arrival sending shockwaves through the villa.

The Kitchen depicts a dystopian version of London where social housing no longer exists.Directed by Daniel Kaluuya and Kibwe Tavares, the sci-fi drama follows the lives of Izi (Kane ‘Kano‘ Robinson) and Benji (Jedaiah Bannerman) in this imagined near-future, as the community of the Kitchen refuses to abandon their home.Other cast members include Hope Ikpoku Jr, Teija Kabs, Demmy Ladipo, Cristale, BackRoad Gee, Rasaq Kukoyi and former footballer Ian Wright in the role of Lord Kitchener.After a short run in cinemas, the film was released on Netflix on January 19, 2024.Following the murder of community leader Lord Kitchener during a police raid, Staples’s gang makes a plan for revenge as residents of the Kitchen start to disband.Benji – who was abandoned by Izi when he decided to move to a luxurious single apartment on his own – joins Staples as they plan an attack on the same Buena Vida apartment building where Izi now lives. As they trash the building and threaten residents, Benji is disturbed by their violent methods and runs away back to his old home.When he returns, Izi is there waiting for him.

Love Island All-Stars has already been bursting with explosive twists, from exes reuniting, one contestant sensationally leaving on day three and Chris Taylor packing on the PDA in his second shot at love. Another twist sent fans into a spiral on Thursday night (18 January) as Joshua Ritchie, who starred in season one, entered the Love Island villa ready to turn some heads. Admitting he's ready to break up couples, Josh has seen his fair share of romances including with co-star Charlotte Crosby and Georgia Harrison.

Alex Ritman Molly Manning Walker was on a boat to Greece last May when she got a call to say she should probably turn around as soon as possible and get back to the Cannes Film Festival. She’d already made a major splash in the south of France with her debut feature “How to Have Sex,” a cautionary tale following three British teenage girls on a wild and intoxicated summer holiday that takes a dark turn over the issue of sexual consent. The film, which had been picked up by Mubi prior to Cannes, became one of the breakout hits of the 2023 event, enjoying critical acclaim, standing ovations and earmarking Manning Walker as an exciting new cinematic voice.

I’m 31 so let me start with a disclaimer that I am above the age cap for entering Love Island. Considering Laura Anderson was brutally labelled ‘Old Laura’ when she joined the cast at the youthful age of 29, I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’ll never have my moment to strut into the villa as an elusive, but eventually quite likeable, bombshell. Age aside, I also don’t look like a Love Islander.

Greggs is one of the most well-known chains in the UK - but what's not so well-known is the markings they have on their pastries.

Dr. Jill Biden spilled the tea on her visit with Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle just one year before her death.The First Lady of the United States and President Joe Biden sat down to have private tea with the British Monarch during their 2021 stateside visit and it would become the last time they would meet before the Queen passed away at Balmoral Castle on Sept. 8, 2022, at age 96.In Robert Hardman’s new book “The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy,” the royal biographer spoke with FLOTUS and recounted the historical visit as detailed in an exclusive excerpt obtained by People.

A slew of internet celebs are starring in a new sandwich competition from Gordon Ramsay.