News about Richard Howard

The now-infamous King Conker has broken his silence after he was accused of cheating at the World Conker Championships due to being found with a steel chestnut. Allegations of foul play are swirling around David Jakins, 82, who won his quarter and semi-final in one strike - an almost unheard of feat. His victory signified his first win, at the 46th attempt, after competing annually since 1977. While the enthusiast of the traditional British children's game clinched the men's title, he evnetually lost in the grand final to first-time competitor Kelci Banschbach, 34, from Indianapolis in Indiana. But when the retired engineer Jakins was searched after Sunday's event in Southwick, Northamptonshire, a shocking discovery was made.

David Jakins (pictured), 82, won his quarter and semi-final in one strike - almost unheard of in the game - clinching the men's title in surprise run to victory at the 46th attempt after competing annually since 1977. He eventually lost in the grand final to first-time competitor Kelci Banschbach, 34, from Indianapolis in Indiana - who became the first American to clinch the title since it began in 1965. But when retired engineer Jakins was searched after Sunday's event in Southwick, Northamptonshire, and found to have a steel conker, shaped and painted to look real, and threaded on an identical lace, concealed in a pocket. Amid further allegations of a 'fix', Jakins is also the tournament's top judge - known as King Conker - who drilled and inserted strings in other competitors' chestnuts. Jakins denies cheating and claimed he carried around his steel conker for 'humour value', insisting he never used it during the contest. While tournament organisers have seemingly ruled out any foul play.

Richard Howard died at the age of 79. The veteran stage actor had worked in theatre for a long time and appeared in Emmerdale, but his agents reported that he died from a'short illness.' Scott Marshall Partners said in a tweet on Monday: "We are deeply sad to learn the death of our beloved client, Richard Howard, at the age of 79, after a brief illness.' He is survived by his son, three grandsons, and nine grandchildren.'

A stunning grade-III home in central London that has hosted no fewer than three Conservative prime ministers in recent years is up for auction for £12.95 million. Richard Howard, 4th Earl of Effingham, who served as the private secretary to King's III's wife Queen Charlotte, owned the 18th century townhouse in Wimpole Street, Marylebone. It has been home to property developer Jonathan Glanz and his Italian-born wife Manuela for the past 25 years. Prime Minister Theresa May, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak have all visited the property in recent years when launching their leadership campaigns.

With the digital deadline approaching, most people are opting for the latest in cutting edge TV sets. But not antique enthusiast Richard Howard, who is sticking with a set he bought 51 years ago. Instead of buying a new TV, he's keeping the 1957 flame walnut encased set and has had it converted to receive digital channels.

With the switch to digital television well underway, millions of people have made the decision to buy a state-of-the-art plasma or LCD television, but not Richard Howard. He's decided to upgrade his family's 51-year-old black and white television, making him the proud owner of the country's oldest television set.