Dawn French says we shouldn’t be ‘policing fiction’ after writing black characters in new book

Dawn French has defended her decision to write from the perspective of a black character in her latest novel, adding that society shouldn’t be ‘policing fiction’. The comedian and author, 63, released her fourth novel Because of You this week, which features a host of multicultural characters. Appearing on The Andrew Marr show this morning, the … Read more

RHOC’s Dawn Ward discusses becoming a grandmother and her drama with co-stars Rachel and Hanna

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward, opened up on Thursday regarding her battle with coronavirus, her daughter’s wedding plans for next year, and the possibility of becoming a grandmother for the first time.  In an exclusive interview with MailOnline, the Cheshire queen, 47,  also reflected on her simmering tensions with fellow castmates, Rachel Lugo … Read more

Dawn French says cancel culture is bad for edgy comedy

Dawn French says cancel culture is so bad for edgy comedy she’s glad she’s not starting her career now Dawn French fears cancel culture could be preventing edgy stand-up routines  ‘In the world of stand-up, the edges are where it’s most interesting,’ says French French, 63, has also reveals the racism she experienced while with … Read more

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders SNUBBED Strictly because it’s ‘undignified’ for older women

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders revealed they have rejected offers to appear on Strictly Come Dancing because it’s ‘terribly undignified for older women.’ The comedians, both 62, said should they compete, they would want to take the show ‘seriously’ with Dawn saying she feared bosses would ‘shoot her out of a cannon like Ann Widdecombe’ … Read more

Greece’s neo-Nazi Golden Dawn politicians are found guilty of running a crime gang

Greece’s neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party has been classified as a criminal organisation in an historic ruling that leaves the party leadership facing lengthy jail terms for running a gang.  The five-year legal battle was sparked by the murder of anti-fascist rapper Pavlos Fyssas, 34, who performed under the name Killah P, who was stabbed to … Read more

Dawn French, 62, says she has put weight on but ‘doesn’t give a f**k’

Dawn French has said that she has put weight on following her staggering seven and a half stone loss in 2014. Talking on her podcast French and Saunders: T**ting About, The Vicar Of Dibley actress, 62, said she is ‘back to being an entire barrel’ but ‘doesn’t give a f**k’. Dawn insisted that she refuses to ‘dislike … Read more

Model Erin McNaught reveals the surprising truth about playing Olympic legend Dawn Fraser

‘She drank beer all the time and smoked ciggies!’ Erin McNaught reveals the surprising truth about playing Olympic legend Dawn Fraser in Drunk History By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:27 BST, 5 October 2020 | Updated: 10:27 BST, 5 October 2020 Erin McNaught confessed she was shocked to discover Olympic legend Dawn … Read more

Bon voyage? Migrants set sail from Dunkirk at dawn to make perilous crossing to UK

Migrants escorted by unscrupulous people traffickers today set sail from Dunkirk at dawn – with an estimated 400 landing in England.  Photos showed dozens of migrants embarking from Gravelines beach in the twilight and their smugglers scurrying back up the dunes after seeing them off.   At least 27 boats were brought into the marina in … Read more

RHOCH’s Dawn Ward reveals she’s recovered from COVID-19 after falling ill following Europe holiday

Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Dawn Ward has revealed that she’s recovered from COVID-19, after falling ill following her recent summer holiday in Europe. The TV personality, 47, took to her Instagram Stories on Saturday to reveal that two weeks in bed she was finally ready to be out and about in the world once … Read more

Songbirds sing loudest at dawn ‘to warm their voices up’ for day

Songbirds sing loudest at dawn ‘to warm their voices up’ ready for a busy day of performances, study claims Scientists have long known that songbirds sing loudest around dawn  But the reason and benefit for why birds do this has remained a mystery   Study now shows the animals may use the first rays of sunlight … Read more