SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: After arson at mansion, a rave king raises it from the ashes 

Four and a half years ago, Parnham House in Dorset was reduced by fire to a smouldering shell — a catastrophe followed by the arrest of its owner, Austrian banker Michael Treichl, for suspected arson, and his subsequent death by drowning in Lake Geneva. But what promises to be one of Britain’s most daring and … Read more

Family tip father’s ashes into the sewers outside his favourite pub to honour his final wishes

Draining his last pint! Family tip father’s ashes into the sewers outside his favourite pub to honour his final wishes Kevin McGlinchey had said for years that he wanted to be poured outside a pub When he died at the age of 66, family members gathered to fulfil his last orders They filmed the moment his … Read more

Burt Reynolds’ ashes placed at Hollywood Forever Cemetery … more than two years after his death

Burt Reynolds’ ashes are placed at Hollywood Forever Cemetery … more than two years after his death By Adam S. Levy For Dailymail.com Published: 05:40 GMT, 12 February 2021 | Updated: 05:40 GMT, 12 February 2021 Burt Reynolds’ ashes were placed in a lakeside grave at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles on Thursday. … Read more

Shobna Gulati, 54, reveals why she’s embracing her ’empowering’ grey hair

She’s had an illustrious 20 year career with notable roles in Dinnerladies, Coronation Street and Where The Heart Is to name a few. And in a new interview, Shobna Gulati has revealed why as she gets older, she’s learned to embrace her greying hair as she declared: ‘I don’t want to have to look a … Read more

The brave entrepreneurs founding new firms from the ashes of Covid

British businesses have faced some of their darkest days this year, as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have battered the economy. In a poll conducted before the November lockdown, one in seven enterprises told the Office for National Statistics they had little or no confidence of surviving the next few months. Meanwhile, 1.69 million people were unemployed … Read more

Star Trek actor James Doohan’s ashes smuggled on board the International Space Station

Scotty IS beamed up! Star Trek actor James Doohan’s ashes were smuggled on board the International Space Station after his death in 2005 Richard Garriott, 59, smuggled James Doohan’s ashes on to the ISS in 2008 Doohan played Montgomery Scott and inspired the phrase ‘Beam me up, Scotty’ His remains have traveled more than 1.7 billion miles … Read more

Amanda Kloots has ring made of late husband Nick Cordero’s ashes to leave to their son Elvis

Amanda Kloots has had quite the year, after losing husband Nick Cordero to COVID-19 related complications. But the fitness instructor has had the support of her family, friends and 627k Instagram followers during the tough time. She recently had a ring made from her late husband’s ashes, following his widely-felt loss back in July, taking … Read more

Famous types including Lorraine Kelly, David Gower and Kiki Dee reveal their New Year bucket lists

Checking in… who wants to go where in 2021? Famous types including Lorraine Kelly, David Gower and Kiki Dee reveal their New Year bucket lists By York Membery for the Daily Mail Published: 10:36 GMT, 15 December 2020 | Updated: 10:36 GMT, 15 December 2020 Television presenter Lorraine Kelly hopes to re-visit Africa This week … Read more

Yorkshire Ripper’s ashes sent to his brother before he gave them away to two ‘superfans’

The Yorkshire Ripper’s ashes were sent to his brother by special delivery before they were passed on to two ‘superfans’ to scatter at secret locations. Peter Sutcliffe’s body was cremated in secret and his remains given to his brother Mick Sutcliffe by the funeral director friend in a box. The 74-year-old died in hospital last … Read more

Peter Sutcliffe’s ashes will be buried in Yorkshire – with some of his remains sent to ‘superfans’ 

Peter Sutcliffe’s ashes will be buried in Yorkshire – with some of his remains sent to twisted ‘superfans’ Serial killer, 74, was cremated last month and his remains have been distributed Some have been sent to male ‘superfan’ in Newcastle and to a female supporter  Yorkshire Ripper died in hospital after contracting Covid following a … Read more