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Doctor Who fans lauded Jodie Whittaker for showing ‘women can be heroes too’ amid claims the actress is quitting the show at the end of the next series. The actress, 38, is said to have told bosses of the BBC sci-fi drama series that she won’t return after the forthcoming new season, and that they’ll … Read more
Heroes: Pascal Soriot, Astrazeneca Even before the pandemic struck, Astra’s chief executive was being hailed for leading the successful transformation of the British drugs giant from laggard to industry leader. Hero: Astrazeneca boss Pascal Soriot has put the company – and Britain – at the forefront of science again through its groundbreaking vaccine partnership with Oxford … Read more
Every year, among the star and CEO-studded line-up of the New Year’s Honours list, are the everyday heroes. Usually rewarded for their selfless dedication to their communities, they traditionally include nurses, carers and charity workers who go above-and-beyond to improve the lives of those around them. And while those heroes are still featured this year, … Read more
Two centenarians led a roll call of national heroes in the New Year Honours. Anne Baker, 106, became the oldest person on record to receive an honour, after she dedicated 60 years to charity fundraising. Ruth Saunders, 104, was recognised after she walked a marathon to raise money for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance. They … Read more
Ali Larter issued a half-apology to her Heroes onscreen husband Leonard Roberts on Wednesday following accusations she had him written off their NBC series after only one season in 2007. ‘I am deeply saddened to hear about Leonard Roberts’ experience on Heroes and I am heartbroken reading his perception of our relationship, which absolutely doesn’t … Read more
Leonard Roberts has accused his Heroes onscreen wife Ali Larter of having him written off their NBC series after one season due to ‘tension’ and lack of ‘chemistry.’ In an essay in Variety, the 48-year-old actor recounted how he was hired then fired off as D.L. Hawkins, a prison inmate discovering he has the power … Read more
Anderson Cooper’s infant son Wyatt makes virtual appearance during 2020 CNN Heroes… as co-host Kelly Ripa gushes over the boy: ‘He is gorgeous and perfect’ By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 06:45 GMT, 14 December 2020 | Updated: 06:45 GMT, 14 December 2020 Anderson Cooper has shared some adorable images of his now seven-month-old son … Read more
Meghan Markle has praised the ‘quiet heroes’ who helped feed the hungry during the coronavirus pandemic saying, ‘We have the power to remind someone else that there is hope.’ The Duchess of Sussex appeared on Sunday’s CNN Heroes special to share a pre-taped thank you to the Good Samaritans who fought increasing hunger in the … Read more
New blow for Afghan translators: More than 600 ‘are abandoned’ as UK Government unit that examines pleas for sanctuary snubs battlefield heroes Former Afghan translators for UK forces face grave threats to their lives but say the standard set by the UK government for sanctuary is ‘impossible’ to meet The UK’s Intimidation Investigation Unit (IIU) … Read more
V-Day heroes last night urged vaccine sceptics to have the Covid jab for the good of the country ahead of the arrival of more than a million more doses of the Pfizer vaccine next week. Thousands of elderly British patients made history yesterday by being the first in the world to get the injection outside … Read more