News about John Taylor

ROLAND WHITE: There aren't many actors better than David Mitchell at pretending to be bewildered by the modern world. It's almost as if he's not actually pretending. This made him perfect for the title role in Ludwig, a clever  comedy detective drama which might be the best thing he's done in years. Ludwig, whose real name is John Taylor, is a sort of reverse-polarity Inspector Morse. Morse is a policeman who enjoys crossword puzzles. Taylor sets crossword puzzles, under the name of Ludwig, but finds himself unexpectedly taking on a sideline as a detective chief inspector in the Cambridgeshire Police. Like Morse, he is a bachelor. Like Morse, he enjoys classical music. Like Morse, he is suspicious of new technology. Is it a complete coincidence that the show is based in Cambridge , rather than Morse's Oxford?

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They are known for their plethora of hits including Girls On Film, The Reflex and Hungry Like The Wolf.  And now rare and previously unseen photographs charting the early days of Duran Duran have been published in a series of books.  The three-volume set titled Duran Duran en Scène feature photographs taken by Paul Edmond as a teenager in the city of Birmingham. 

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hosted a 'pre-birthday bash' for their daughter, who turns three today, according to People Magazine. Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor (left) was born on 4 June 2021 in California, where she has lived all her life. However in 2022, for her first birthday, Harry and Meghan threw a party in their UK residence, Frogmore Cottage. This year's bash was opened up to 'close friends and family' - however the guest list has not been published and it is unclear which members of the Sussexes' family were in attendance. Right: The Sussexes in their 2021 Christmas card.

This is the moment a hit-and-run driver was captured on CCTV driving in his damaged car after killing a father and son. Footage shows Paul Yates, 36, putting the bonnet back down on his uninsured VW Golf just moments after ploughing into cyclists Dean Jones, 44, and Lewis Daines, 16. South Yorkshire Police said how Yates briefly walked over to the pair as they lay critically injured, before fleeing the scene in his battered red vehicle. He was this week jailed for 12 years after pleading guilty causing the deaths by dangerous driving along with a separate count of dangerous driving. Sheffield Crown Court heard how Yates had been drinking in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, before getting behind the wheel on January 20 last year.

The country said goodbye to one of its true rugby greats on the same day as Wales' patron saint, David, and Llandaff Cathedral was a living tribute to JPR Williams on the day. The timing could not have been more appropriate. Williams, who tragically died in January at the age of 74, may not have been happier to be Welsh. On St David's Day and the day before what would have been the legendary former full-back's 75th birthday, his funeral was held (FRI). Williams will always be remembered for his daring rugby exploits. However, we were reminded that he was more than merely a sportsman at his funeral service in a historic Cardiff venue yesterday (FRI). Williams was also a doctor, a loving husband, and father, as well as a natural entertainer.

According to court records, Amy Vilardi, 40, may have guessed she owed $105,000 on the deaths of four family members who she is accused of murder in 2015. With her husband Ross Vilardi, 36, the South Carolina mother is charged with murder. According to court documents, Vilardi's mother, Violet Scott, had transferred money from her mother's account to her own, which Vilardi may have incorrectly believed she was entitled to before the murders.

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King Charles' war on food waste coincides with his gastronomical reputation. He loves going on trips to Ritz kitchens, sipping sauces, and discerning the ingredients by taste alone. He also likes entertaining and pushing his chefs out of their comfort zones. He recently placed a sous-chef who has excelled in classical French cuisine to follow him around the world. With a flunkey's announcement that he is extremely concerned about food waste at home, he allows it to be known: "He has tea and cake with his wife most days and insists on receiving slices of the same cake on successive days until it is finished."

On Wednesday, the host, 51, was stunned in a black lacy jumpsuit at Victoria's Secret The Tour 2023 in New York City. Amanda de Cadenet arrived in the figure-hugging ensemble to attend the star-studded bash. In a corset-style jumpsuit, she appeared effortlessly glamorous and demonstrated her strong cleavage.

The car is free of charges in London's burgeoning ULEZ district, which was built before 1980. It is, however, still subjected to the Congestion Charge in the capital. The Series I Land Rover has the chassis and engine number 860002 and rolled off the factory line on July 19, 1948, the same day as the first Land Rover, which is owned by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe. The 4x4 wasn't built on a country estate until the 1970s. It has several original features that were only found on very early examples, such as the hand-made bulkhead and various seats that were only available in the first 150 Land Rovers.

A Labour-led council battling to prevent bankruptcy has sparked public opinion by investing £250,000 to install 40ft high 'planters' to make the town centre more attractive. The three 'unique works of public art' in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, are intended to grow up them and are part of the town's £250 million regeneration plan. However, Kirklees Council has announced that it will need to save £47 million in the coming financial year. Despite the urgent need for savings, the effort in New Street to build the decorative steel frames has continued.

The 'iconic' collection of paintings, furniture, and other 'beautiful things' of King Charles' personal decorator is expected to sell for over £1.5 million at auction. Robert Kime (right), a landscape designer who died in August last year at the age of 76, worked on major royal projects, including the redecorating of both Clarence House and Highgrove for the monarch. Kime, who is best known as a 'great assembler of beautiful things,' has also done commissions for a number of celebrities, including Duran Duran's John Taylor.

With a asking price of £1.5 million, the world's oldest bungalow (pictured left) is up for auction. In Birchington, Kent, the six-bedroom house faces the sea directly, as shown by the photo above. The bungalow was one of the first to be constructed in the United Kingdom and is one of the world's oldest buildings. Historic England said it was one of the first bungalows to be built in the UK. The Grade II listed property, 'Fair Outlook', was designed by train station architect John Taylor as a holiday home for him.

On Instagram, the daughter of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden commemorated the occasion with a sweet look back at her wedding day to the US financier. Madeleine, who lives in Florida with her family, announced earlier this year that she intends to return to Sweden 'indefinitely.'

PT HITCHENS: These are all parts of the country where home-owners feel it is impossible to challenge these street gangs, unlike Angela Flynn's case, where a group of children was threatening a bicycle in a suburb of Gillingham, Kent, who was as young as ten years old, was threatening them. After posting an angry post on Facebook, it was surprising that the majority of the reports of this incident concerned her husband, Michael, who was suspended from his school work. Many people will find this unfair. But it's also bewildering to me that his suspected online misdeed was swiftly and harshly punished. On the other hand, we can be fairly certain that the miniature louts will have no long-term effects.

The iconic commercial jingle boasted in the 1980s that "only the crumbliest, flakiest chocolate tastes like chocolate has never tasted before." However, ice cream producers are now having a meltdown, with Cadbury Flakes becoming "too crumbly" for their '99 cones after production switched to Egypt. Van owners from around the country have reported problems, with one vendor claiming he is now'too embarrassed' to serve the substandard chocolate garnish. Mondelez International, a parent company, has been making Flake 99 in Egypt since 2020 and has stated that the recipe has not been modified. The company acknowledged that concerns of excessive crumbliness had been addressed, but that older stocks could still be in circulation.

According to British ice cream producers, Cadbury Flakes are 'too crumbly.' Since parent company Mondelz International relocated its production to Egypt in 2020, ice cream manufacturers have noticed that the flakes' quality has been harmed. "You can't give someone a 99 with a cracked Flake," John Taylor, the owner of C&M Creamery Ices, told BBC: "You can't give someone a 99." An ice cream man's experience is embarrassing.' Lawrence Glauser, the owner of Lorenzo's Ices in East Yorkshire, said he has often had to remove at least a quarter of the box because they cannot be used. He continued to solve the problem by sprinkling the flakes on top rather than offering it as a traditional stick.

Andy Taylor, a former bandmate, was however notably absent from the show due to his ongoing battle with prostate cancer. Simon Le Bon, 64, John Taylor, 62, and Dominic Brown, 50, all took to the stage to give a once-in-a-lifetime performance.

John Taylor of Duran Duran has given an update on his bandmate Andy Taylor's terminal cancer battle. In November 2022, bandmate Simon read out a letter from Andy that he would not be around for much longer.' Since being diagnosed with stage four metastatic prostate cancer four years ago, he went on to announce that the musician is being treated for stage four metastatic prostate cancer.

During BetterUp's Uplift summit in San Francisco, CA, Prince Harry was one of the guests of honor. According to a press release, the Duke of Sussex, the founder of the wellness startup that provides professional coaching and mental health services, appeared on both Tuesday and Wednesday, answering questions from the audience about everything from how coaching has influenced his career to how mentoring has improved his life to the importance of women in leadership roles. "For me personally, I get so much out of helping others," Harry said when discussing what motivates his mission. To be in the service of others is what motivates me; it's what keeps me out of bed every day. "You have children" should appear. "Kids ground you," the duke said.

After the Queen's funeral last year, the King told Prince Harry (left, together on the day of the Queen's funeral) that his children will be allowed to be named Prince and Princess in a "private conversation." Lilibet (right), Harry and Meghan's 21-month-old daughter, saw her royal name 'Princess' used for the first time yesterday, giving the first hint that the Sussexes will use the names for their children. Following news that the couple has been 'obsessed' with the belief that the King would prohibit the children from being prince or princess, the step is seen as an olive branch. Charles would never have 'punished' his grandchildren like that, according to royal sources. Despite the Sussex Kings' repeated attacks on the Royal Family and members of the royal Family, there has been a constant debate between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and royal aides. On the Buckingham Palace website for the past six months, Harry and Meghan's children became a prince and princess as the King took the throne, but on the Buckingham Palace website, they have remained a boring'master' and'miss'.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are commemorating a significant milestone in Princess Lilibet's life. People learned on Wednesday that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex held a small christening service for their 1-year-old daughter at their Montecito, California home. "Princess Lilibet Diana was christened by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev. John Taylor," a couple spokesperson told the magazine. "King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Kate were all invited but did not attend," royal contributor Omid Scobie shared the news on Twitter, saying that "King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Kate were invited but didn't attend." POPSUGAR reached out to Harry and Markle's rep for comment but did not hear back right away.

Despite their assaults on the royal family, royal historian Tessa Dunlop told The Mirror that the Sussexes' decision indicates that their link to the British monarchy is 'priceless.' Ms Dunlop said the Duke, 38, is still a monarchist at heart. Prince Harry has stated in interviews that he does still believe in the monarchy but has questioned how it operates as a "institution" and said he does not know if he will play a part in its future. A statement by the couple today revealed that they had christened Lilibet, one of the many couples who held a party at their Montecito home on Friday. The royal toddler was referred to as 'Princess Lilibet,' in the tweet. Photographs from Harry and Meghan in California. The Sussexes are depicted in the image on their 2021 Christmas card.