Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78
Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78; his family said he transitioned peacefully and asked for privacy.
2026/01/11
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Grandmother diagnosed with incurable cancer after childhood asbestos exposure
Rose Hall, 66, has been diagnosed with mesothelioma linked to asbestos she says was under her school stage while rehearsing as a child and she settled a claim with Leeds City Council; officials say identified asbestos in schools is inspected annually and is managed following Health and Safety Executive guidance.
2026/01/11
Timothy Busfield paid $150,000 to law firm in 1996, report says
A 1996 judge ordered Timothy Busfield to repay $150,000 to a Minneapolis law firm after rejecting his claim that the firm fabricated a sexual‑assault allegation; Busfield appealed and the parties later settled. The detail surfaced as authorities in New Mexico reported an arrest warrant this week related to allegations involving child actors.
2026/01/11
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies at 78
Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead's rhythm guitarist and co-founder, has died at age 78, a statement on his verified Instagram account said; he had been diagnosed with cancer in July and 'succumbed to underlying lung issues'.
2026/01/11
Canon EOS R6 Mark III is a refined hybrid camera with one drawback
The Canon R6 Mark III upgrades to a 33MP sensor and expands video tools (including 7K open-gate), while keeping a familiar body and refined controls; it is priced above the Mark II and sits amid strong competition from Nikon, Sony and Panasonic.
2026/01/11
Richard Keys faces criticism after comment about Gabby Logan
Richard Keys posted a comment about Gabby Logan shortly after the death of her father that drew public criticism, and former colleagues told the article they had longstanding concerns about his behaviour at Sky Sports.
2026/01/11
Swiss bar owners' properties raided in blaze probe
Authorities say 40 people died in a New Year’s fire at a Crans-Montana bar; investigators have raided properties linked to the owners and seized evidence. The owners were questioned and will appear before a court within 48 hours.
2026/01/11
Ambulance stop at McDonald's granted a child's wish during cancer transport
Paramedics in Oklahoma paused with a doctor's approval so a six-year-old with acute leukaemia could pick a Happy Meal during transport, and the family says the brief stop brought him joy.
2026/01/11
Neo-Nazi who plotted to kill MP reportedly left with facial injuries after prison attack
A source reported that Jack Renshaw, convicted in 2019 over a plot to kill Labour MP Rosie Cooper, was attacked by another prisoner at HMP Wakefield and sustained facial injuries. Undetermined at this time.
2026/01/11
Macclesfield head to Ibiza after biggest FA Cup upset
Non-league Macclesfield beat Premier League Crystal Palace 2-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round, and club owner Robert Smethurst had promised the players a trip to Ibiza if they won.
2026/01/11
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