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It's impossible to imagine now, but half a century ago the late queen's only daughter's fame was on the decline, and public and private alike, and she was unpopular. Princess Anne, who was dismissed as egocentric, entitled, and often foulmouthed, had nothing like the reputation for tireless hard work that made her renowned today, making her one of the country's most popular figures not only in the Royal Family but also around the world. It's definitely a turn-around in esteem. And it all started this month with an extraordinary kidnap attempt 50 years ago to bring it all around. Anne's lowest point in her public life came in July 1970, just one month before her 20th birthday.

EXCLUSIVE: The former tennis champion hosted the show for 24 years, but she had previously said she was 'devastated' when she was fired. The broadcaster credited inflation and dwindling ratings as the long-running sports quiz show that lasted more than 1,300 episodes was cancelled, despite the shocking news. The show premiered in 1970 and was first fronted by veteran Match of the Day reporter David Vine, but Ms Barker, who hosted the show for nearly a quarter of a century, is most well-known for being the show's host. The Wimbledon semi-finalists were first admitted to the programme in 1997 and are quickly evolving to become the show's face.

The corporation cited inflation and dwindling ratings as the long-running sports quiz show that spanned more than 1,300 episodes was cancelled, prompting the surprise announcement. Sue Barker, the long-running host, was fired from office, sparking uproar among viewers. The show debuted in 1970 and was first fronted by former Match of the Day reporter David Vine, but Barker is best known for being the show's host, having captained the event for 24 years.

After serving for more than 50 years, BBC bosses cut A Question of Sport radically from tonight. The Corporation cited inflation and dwindling ratings as the long-running sports quiz show that had spanned more than 1,300 episodes was cancelled, leading to the surprise announcement. The decision to suspend production came after Sue Barker, the long-running host, was fired, sparking outrage among viewers. The show premiered in 1970 and was first fronted by former Match of the Day reporter David Vine, but Barker is best known for presenting the program for 24 years.

EXCLUSIVE: Residents in north Wales have blasted Airbnb after being warned that the firm is assisting the company in 'killing' their Welsh mountain idyll. In the village of Llanberis, a magnet for climbers, runners, runners, and tourists, a sticker with the words 'Death to Airbnb' with a noose around AirBnb's logo was discovered, as well as a dip in the stunning twin lakes of Llyn Perse and Llyn Padarn.' Locals have told MailOnline that they must deal with 'rowdy parties' around the houses and demonstrations are raging on the high street. One woman dressed in a Ginger Spice fancy dress costume was even seen arguing with another woman in the small village. Since spotting young women in thongs purchasing fish and chips, one local has dubbed the Snowdonia village the 'Magaluf of north Wales.'

MATT BARLOW: Dave Watson's time at Rotherham United is not well known. He rose to fame as a fearless centre half, winning the FA Cup with Sunderland and the League Cup with Manchester City, and winning the England Cup with Manchester City, and collecting 65 England caps in eight years. Oricum, Rotherham also rate him as one of the best players to ever play. They signed him for next to nothing from Notts County in 1967, a time when he appeared occasionally as a striker, sold him three years later for £100,000 and have re-embraced him during his years of illness. Watson, who is 76, is a regular at the Millers Memory Club, a monthly gathering for ex-players organized and hosted by John Breckin, a club legend and honorary life president, and a member of the United Kingdom's.