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Britain’s Got Talent dancer Kerri-Anne Donaldson found dead at home had been accused of ‘child sex offence’, inquest hears | UK News
A Britain’s Got Talent dancer found dead at home had been arrested over a child sex offence just days earlier, an inquest has heard. Warning: This story contains descriptions some readers may find distressing, including references to suicide. Kerri-Anne Donaldson’s body was discovered in Farnborough, Hampshire, on 7 June 2023 – the day after she was discharged from hospital. The 38-year-old had been taken into custody and questioned at a police station on suspicion of “child sex offending” three days before her death, the hearing was told. Ms Donaldson, who reached the semi-final of the TV talent show in 2014 as part of dance group Kings and Queens, was arrested on 4 June 2023 about the alleged sex offence, which she denied. After going missing and being found at a hotel in Woking, Surrey, she was taken to nearby St Peter’s Hospital, having taken an overdose. But she was discharged on 6 June, then Ms Donaldson was found dead at her home the following morning, Winchester coroner’s court heard. At an inquest into her death, …
Dancer Kerri-Anne Donaldson took her life three days after arrest over alleged sexual offence, inquest hears | UK News
A dancer who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent was found dead three days after being arrested on suspicion of a sexual offence, an inquest has heard. Warning: This story contains descriptions some readers may find distressing, including references to suicide. Kerri-Anne Donaldson, who reached the semi-final of the ITV show in 2014 as part of the dance group Kings and Queens, was discovered at her home in Farnborough, Hampshire, on 7 June 2023. Her sister, Cara, described how the night before she was found dead, Ms Donaldson, 38, had said she had made the decision to take her own life. Two days before that, on 4 June, Ms Donaldson was arrested and questioned at a police station about a “sexual” offence, which she denied, an inquest held at Winchester heard. After being released, she did not return home, leading her family to report her as a missing person before she was found at a Travelodge hotel in Woking, Surrey. Cara told the hearing that when she arrived there, Ms Donaldson was being taken to hospital …
Julia Donaldson reveals new character for third Gruffalo | Ents & Arts News
The next Gruffalo book will introduce a new member to the monster’s family, best selling children’s author Julia Donaldson has revealed. Gruffalo Granny will be published on 10 September 2026. This third instalment comes more than 20 years after Donaldson‘s last foray into the deep dark wood, the 2004 The Gruffalo’s Child, which was a sequel to the 1999 best-selling original. The news that she would be revisiting the character with knobbly knees, turned out toes and a poisonous wart on the end of his nose was first announced in April 2025. Image: The Gruffalo writer Julia Donaldson. Pic: Alan Richardson Now some details about the book have been released. It will feature a visit from new character the Gruffalo Granny, with an excerpt reading: “The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay.” The story, which will again feature illustrations by Donaldson’s frequent collaborator Axel Scheffler, will also see the return of the characters from the previous two books, including Fox, Snake, Owl and Mouse. Image: The original …
Julia Donaldson announces title of first Gruffalo book in 22 years
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter “His eyes are orange, his tongue is black, he has purple prickles all over his back.” It could only be one thing – The Gruffalo, one of the greatest monsters in children’s literature, which is making a grand return this year. Julia Donaldson has announced a new Gruffalo book, titled Gruffalo Granny, which will arrive 22 years after the last story in the series. The best-selling author revealed the fictional family will expand during an interview on Radio 4’s Today programme on Friday (6 February), calling the title reveal a “big moment”. Donaldson said she had been planning to write a follow-up since the second book, The Gruffalo’s Child, was published in 2004, but has been “too busy writing other things”. The new story will be published on 10 September. An excerpt shared by Macmillan reads: “The Gruffalo said to his …
Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White reveals marriage to John Donaldson after 14 years together
Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Vanna White is officially off the market after marrying her boyfriend of 14 years. The Wheel of Fortune co-host took to Instagram Wednesday as she shared photos of herself alongside her now-husband, John Donaldson, carrying her as she wore a white dress. “Surprise! We got married!” she captioned the post. “John and I have been in love for more than a decade and a little while back, we wanted to make it official in a private ceremony. We’re excited to share this new joyful chapter in our lives with all of you! Love, Vanna and John” The post also included older photos of White and Donaldson from their decades-long relationship. Many people commented on the post, expressing their congratulations to the pair, including Maggie …
The Scarecrows’ Wedding: Why author Julia Donaldson threatened to pull TV adaptation of classic children’s story | UK News
Julia Donaldson’s loveable characters have been a staple of Christmas Day TV for more than a decade, but a lot of the drama around this year’s story happened off screen after its creator threatened to pull the plug. It’s 16 years since the BBC aired the first of her and illustrator Axel Scheffler’s children’s stories – an animated retelling of The Gruffalo. Since then, viewers have been treated to everything from Tiddler to Stick Man and Superworm, and this year it’s The Scarecrows’ Wedding. The story follows scarecrows Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, voiced by Jessie Buckley and Domhnall Gleeson, who are planning to marry, despite Reginald Rake, a villainous rival scarecrow voiced by Rob Brydon, trying to ruin their big day. Image: Domhnall Gleeson and Jessie Buckley voice scarecrows Harry O’Hay and Betty O’Barley But readers familiar with the story will notice a key plot change. Donaldson was asked to rework a dramatic fire that’s started by a cigar in her book in order for the project to get the green light. She says …