Hero sister died 'trying to save twin siblings' in Dublin machete attack

Louise Fletcher, whose Oscar-winning performance as the sadistic Nurse Ratched in 1975’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest gave Hollywood one of its greatest all-time villains and provided the culture with a portrait of bureaucratic evil so indelible that the character’s last name could carry a TV series 45 years later, died Friday at her home in Montdurausse, France. She was 88.

You can find more information here.Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland on September 8. She was 96 years old.

Pablo Sandoval Selected for main competition, “Pornomelancolía” premiered at San Sebastián over the festival’s first weekend. A Latin American buzz title at the festival last year when it played in pix-in-post section WIP Latam, “Pornomelancolía” opens a window onto the behind-the-scenes life of a porn influencer, Lalo. But, Argentine director Manuel Abramovich – who won the 2019 Silver Bear at Berlin with his short film “Blue Boy” – told Variety, “Pornomelancolía is not a film about pornography, it is a film about how we face the gaze of others.” “Pornomelancolía” was formed as part of 2018’s Ikusmira Berriak, a residency program in San Sebastian which is one of Spain’s foremost development labs. The film is lead produced by Gema Films in Argentina, with Brazil’s Desvia Filmes, Bordeaux-based Dublin Films and Mexico’s Marthfilms. Luxbox handles international sales; Filmin will handle distribution in Spain.

Garth Brooks is happy that there’s a lot less of him for fans to love after a weight loss of 50 lbs.

This is the moment a dangerous fugitive stalker was snared after 48 hours on the run. Edward John Best had travelled from his home in Chicago to Tameside to confront a woman.

COVID-19 pandemic was no longer viable.A post shared by Jack Conte (@jackconte)“I take full responsibility for choosing that original path forward, and for the changes today, which will be very difficult for our team,” the CEO said. “In response to the changing environment, Patreon needs to change the way we operate.”You can read the full statement here, and see Conte’s message on Instagram above.Founded in 2013, the site has built a community of eight million members, and more than $3.5billion has been paid to creators since the company’s inception.During the early lockdowns, Patreon grew significantly due to creators seeking alternative revenue streams amid cancelled live tours and in-person events.Numerous well-known musicians use the service, which gives paying subscribers access to exclusive content via various monthly membership tiers (priced at either £1, £5 or £10, for example).

Aer Lingus has cancelled all UK flights scheduled to leave Dublin Airport after 2pm as an ongoing IT issue wreaks havoc.

Tributes have poured in for much-loved tattoo artist who suddenly died just days before his wedding. Paul Weston, 57, had been looking forward tying the knot with fiancée Tracy on Friday, September 2.

Birmingham has had trouble maintaining relationships due to his career, but he’s on a mission to make things work with this new relationship and is willing to change his life for the sake of his bride. In a spoiler clip shared exclusively with Metro. co.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in an 'unprovoked attack' in Bury. The 35-year-old victim was hit over the head with an 'unknown object' on Rochdale Road.

Biig Piig has shared her latest single ‘Kerosene’ and announced details of a series of live shows in London and Dublin – you can listen to her new track below.The song follows on from the Irish artist’s June single ‘Fun’, which was subsequently remixed by Yuné Pinku.Biig Piig has shared ‘Kerosene’ today (September 6), which was written alongside her ‘Feels Right’ collaborators Zach Nahome and Maverick Sabre.“‘Kerosene’ is the first track off a wider project I’m working on,” the artist, real name Jess Smyth, explained in a statement. “It’s about wanting someone to rip my clothes off, and the tension of that relationship… my own hot girl summer anthem, tbh.”You can listen to Biig Piig’s ‘Kerosene’ below.Biig Piig has also announced a quartet of November shows in London and Dublin.

An obsessed stalker who has had a three-decade fixation with former BBC Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis has been jailed for eight years after attempting to breach a restraining order for the 20th time. Edward Vines wrote eight letters addressed to Maitlis and her mother expressing his “unrequited” love for her, which he tried to send from HMP Nottingham between May 2020 and December 2021.

Nova Twins have extended their UK and European ‘Supernova’ tour into 2023 – tickets will be available from here.The London rock duo, who released their second album ‘Supernova’ in June, were already set to play headline shows in Glasgow, Manchester and London this November following a run of North American and European dates.Today (September 5), it’s been confirmed that Nova Twins will return to these shores next February after wrapping up their forthcoming Australian gigs.The stint will kick off with two Irish concerts in Belfast and Dublin on February 10 and 11, respectively. Further shows will take place in Norwich (17), Bristol (18), Liverpool (23), Edinburgh (24), Newcastle (25), Leeds (26), Birmingham (March 2) and Southampton (3).A final gig for the 2023 UK and Ireland tour is scheduled for Brighton on Saturday, March 4.

Ekin-Su fever has continued to spread in the weeks following the reality starlet’s Love island victory, with fans in Dublin being brought to tears upon meeting her. Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlua , 28, won the reality dating show Love island alongside now-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti, 27. And while the pair have recently faced cheating rumours , the craze surrounding them only seems to have continued, with Ekin-Su being mobbed by fans upon arrival in Dublin, where she was opening a new BPerfect store.

Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti appeared live on the ITV This Morning sofa today (September 5) to talk to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. Ekin Su and Davide, both 27, looked relaxed as they sat side by side in casual clothes but it wasn't long before Philip asked the pair about recent cheating rumours which have swirled the past two weeks after Davide was spotted getting into a taxi with two female friends following a night out. Davide said: "It's not been nice to be honest.

EasyJet has faced backlash after a passenger was filmed struggling to fit in his plane seat due to his height. The video shows the man, who is roughly 6 ft 5 inches, having difficulty fitting into his chair due to the limited space, Birmingham Live reports.

Three members of the same family who were the victims of a horrific triple killing in Dublin have been named and pictured.

Tragic twins killed in a 'violent incident' in Dublin were thrown out the top window of their home after being stabbed.