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81-year-old former dentist gains 1.5 million TikTok followers with life advice

At 81, Ian Smith from Snettisham in Norfolk, England, has attracted a large following on TikTok by sharing short videos about positivity, motivation and lessons from life. The former dentist retired in 2022 after decades in the profession, and his social media journey began with a different ambition: promoting a…

The Times of India · 3h ago

French soldiers disciplined over Rhodesian flags linked to white supremacists

France's Ministry of the Armed Forces has launched disciplinary proceedings against several soldiers photographed holding flags linked to Rhodesia, a former white minority-ruled territory in southern Africa whose symbols have been embraced by white supremacists.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 26

Neighbours legend gives update on terminal cancer diagnosis

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The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

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Neighbours star Ian Smith overjoyed at outliving terminal cancer diagnosis: ‘I was supposed to die in March’

Positive news comes after Harold Bishop actor discussed his scrapped plans to take part in voluntary assisted dying

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

‘I drove a tank and went to Bratislava with my hairdresser’: how Ian Smith turbocharged his standup

The Yorkshire comic was going nowhere with his act which relied on gimmicks, set-pieces and standing on tables. So he decided it was time to live a more interesting – and stressful – life

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025

Edinburgh Fringe Round Up – Week Three

From Kate Norris to John Tothill’s standout set, here’s who caught the eye of our comedy writer

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025

Ian Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty review – struggle to conceive is fertile ground for stellar standup

TV success hasn’t gone to Smith’s head as he still sweats the small stuff – as well as detailing his attempts to procreate

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025

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2 ways cities can beat the heat: Which is best, urban trees or cool roofs?

When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to feel like an oven, as buildings and pavement trap the sun’s warmth and vehicles and air conditioners release more heat into the air.

The Conversation · Jul 23, 2025

Edinburgh festival 2025: 20 golden comedy shows to see this summer

Desiree Burch returns, Bridget Christie drops in and Toussaint Douglass flies while Joe Kent-Walters goes beyond the grave and Jazz Emu has a midlife crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Neighbours’ Ian Smith says cancer diagnosis left him in cruel and brutal place

The actor, best known for playing Harold Bishop on the Australian soap opera, revealed last year that he has a rare form of terminal lung cancer.

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2025

‘The wealthy are ruining everything’: Coachella festivalgoers slammed over extravagant camping setups

Tickets for the music festival alone cost about $600

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Neighbours star Ian Smith reveals he was 'supposed to die last month' from cancer

The 86-year-old Australian says he feels like he's been 'reborn' following a ground-breaking immunotherapy treatment

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Neighbours actor Ian Smith ‘defying the odds’ after terminal cancer diagnosis

He previously revealed that he has a rare form of lung cancer,

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025

My team of the Six Nations: from Lions in waiting to France’s new King Louis

The tournament’s brightest stars make a formidable side – twin Currys, six Frenchmen and a Scottish double

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

Neighbours star Ian Smith says he’s ‘glad’ he decided to abandon voluntary assisted dying plan

TV star, who played Ramsay Street stalwart Harold Bishop for 37 years, was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025

‘Dying changes you. I’m more understanding now’: Ian Smith on cancer, celebrity – and 40 years on Neighbours

As the show’s beloved star Harold Bishop, Smith has seen actors from Margot Robbie to Guy Pearce come and go. Offscreen, he has battled grief, finding out he was adopted in his 50s and now a terminal diagnosis. Here, he reflects on a remarkable life

Homes & Gardens · Feb 3, 2025

Why is my washer leaking from underneath? Appliance repair expert reveals the most common causes, plus the quick fixes you can apply yourself

Identifying the problem is simpler than you might think

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2025

Scottish island distillery launches first legal whisky in more than two centuries

A SCOTTISH distillery in the Inner Hebrides has launched the island’s first legal single malt whisky in more than two centuries...

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

Star-powered commentary team to further strengthen ILT20 Season 3

As the International League T20 returns for its highly anticipated third season, bringing renewed excitement and an electrifying cricketing atmosphere, the league and its broadcast partners, ZEE Network, have unveiled a stellar commentary lineup featuring some of the finest cricket minds to enrich the viewers’ experience.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024

'He's been everyone’s neighbour for 30 years': a tribute to Harold Bishop actor Ian Smith

With the news that Ian Smith is retiring from Neighbours due to ill health, our celebrity correspondent reflects on his soap opera legacy

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024

Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in 'Neighbours,' retires due to cancer

Actor Ian Smith, who has played the character Harold Bishop in the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” since 1987, has announced his retirement after being diagnosed with terminal cancer

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Neighbours fans recall iconic Harold Bishop scene where actor Ian Smith is swept out to sea

Bishop was swept out to sea after visting the coast with his partner, returning years later with memory loss

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024

Actor Ian Smith, Neighbours’ Harold Bishop, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

The 86-year-old told an Australian news programme he had been diagnosed with an ‘aggressive, non-fixable cancer’.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Neighbours star Ian Smith, who plays Harold Bishop, leaves role after ‘non-fixable’ cancer diagnosis

Actor has worked on the show for 37 years and is the soap’s longest-running cast member

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