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Dacoits Involved in British Citizen Murder Killed in Rawalpindi Police Encounter

Rawalpindi, Pakistan: The Rawalpindi police reported the deaths of six dacoits, including four involved in the killing of a British citizen of Pakistani origin. The suspects were killed in two separate police encounters in the Race Course and Morgah police station areas. According to a police spokesperson, the dacoits were members of an inter-provincial gang and were responsible for multiple robbery incidents. During the police operation, the suspects opened fire on the officers, resulting in …

British Woman Found Dead in Goa Sparks Investigation into Mysterious Death

A 46-year-old woman from Britain has been found dead in the popular Indian travel destination of Goa. Police have ruled out foul play as the cause of death, believing that the woman may have fallen. The body was discovered on a beach near the city of Canacona, in southern Goa, after locals spotted it and alerted the authorities. The woman, a frequent visitor to Goa, was traveling with friends at the time of her death. …

Beloved British Actor Julian Holloway, Star of ‘Carry On’ Films and ‘Doctor Who’, Passes Away at 80

Dorset, England — Julian Holloway, a venerated British actor celebrated for his versatility in comedic and dramatic roles, died on February 16, 2025, in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital after battling a short illness. He was 80 years old. Holloway, whose career spanned nearly six decades, left an indelible mark on both the British and American entertainment industries through his extensive film and television work, and later as a voice actor. Sarah Douglas, who acted alongside …

Young British Woman Fatally Shot in Texas During Visit with Father; Dual Investigations Underway

PROSPER, Texas — A British woman tragically lost her life in a Texas suburb when she was shot during a visit to her father’s home. Lucy Harrison, 23, succumbed to a gunshot wound to her chest on January 10 in Prosper, located just outside of Dallas. Details about the incident remain scarce as local police have not disclosed much about the circumstances leading to Harrison’s death. Authorities did confirm that the young woman sustained the …

Iconic British Music Legend Marianne Faithfull Passes Away at 78, Leaving Behind a Legacy That Shaped a Generation

London, England — Marianne Faithfull, an emblematic figure of the British music revolution and a celebrated singer-songwriter, died on January 30, 2025, at the age of 78. Her death in London was confirmed by her spokesperson in a statement that described her passing as peaceful and surrounded by family. Emerging in the vibrant 1960s London scene, Faithfull’s career skyrocketed at just 16 when discovered by Andrew Loog Oldham, manager of the Rolling Stones. Her first …

Dame Joan Plowright, Stalwart of British Theatre and Film, Passes Away at 95

Northwood, England — Pioneering British actress Dame Joan Plowright, recognized for her extensive contributions to theater, film, and television over a seven-decade career, has died at the age of 95. Departing peacefully at Denville Hall on January 16, Plowright’s career marked an era filled with portrayalal depth across a spectrum of stage and screen roles. Born in 1929, Plowright launched her illustrious career with the 1948 play “If Four Walls Could Talk,” soon becoming an …

Beloved British Comedian Tony Slattery Passes Away at 65 After Sudden Heart Attack

LONDON — Tony Slattery, a cherished figure in British comedy known for his vibrant presence on the popular improvisational comedy show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” died on Tuesday morning, January 14, 2025, at the age of 65. His death, following a heart attack he suffered two days prior, was confirmed by his long-time partner, Mark Michael Hutchinson. Slattery was born Tony Declan James Slattery in Stonebridge, North London, in 1959, the son of Irish …

British Hip-Hop Pioneer Samantha Lawrence of Wee Papa Girl Rappers Passes Away at 55

LONDON — Samantha Lawrence, an iconic force in British hip-hop known by her stage name TY Tim, died on December 1, 2024, at age 55. As one half of the Wee Papa Girl Rappers, Lawrence, alongside her sister Sandra, captured the musical imagination of a generation. The duo is credited with catapulting the genre into the mainstream, mixing traditional sounds with fresh beats. The family stated that her death was due to complications from secondary …

Renowned British Actor Timothy West Passes Away Peacefully at 90, Leaves Legacy Across Stage and Screen

London, England – Timothy West, a towering figure of British theater whose career also graced television and cinema, died peacefully in his sleep on November 12, 2024, his family confirmed. He was 90 years old. West’s life spanned seven decades on stage and screen, punctuated by his beginnings in a family of actors and evolving into roles that solidified his status as a venerable British talent. According to a statement from his children, Juliet, Samuel, …

British Boxer Found Dead Next to Severely Intoxicated Australian in Thai Hotel Room Amid Suspected Drug Overdose

Pattaya, Thailand – In a devastating scene at a local hotel, authorities discovered a young British boxer dead and his Australian friend in a critical condition due to severe intoxication. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at the Vogue Hotel, where the two men were staying. Joshua Goldstone, a 21-year-old from Britain, was found deceased, lying face-up on the hotel’s fourth floor. Jayson Tonkin, aged 27 from Manly, Sydney, was beside him, …