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Popular children s presenter Mike Amatt died at the age of 71 on Monday, June 28. The talented performer, writer and illustrator lived in Bradshaw and was a much loved face on children s television. Mike was the man behind the cartoon characters Mop and Smiff in the popular 1980s series and he also wrote and presented Playschool, and later Forget-me-Not Farm on the BBC in 2013. Mike s son Michael, aged 27, led the tributes on his family s behalf. He said that although the family are heartbroken by his father s sudden death, they will always remember the special times and the many laughs they shared. He used to make up stories for us all the time, especially when we went on family holidays. The stories would be a clue to a treasure hunt, said Michael, He was a great dad and a good friend to a lot of people, he was always on hand to help.
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Alvin Stardust
Shane Fenton and later as
Alvin Stardust, was an English rock singer and stage actor. Performing first as Shane Fenton in the 1960s, Jewry had a moderately successful career in the pre-Beatles era, hitting the UK top 40 with four singles in 1961-62. However, he became better known for singles released in the 1970s and 1980s as Alvin Stardust, including the UK Singles Chart-topper Jealous Mind , as well as later hits such as Pretend and I Feel Like Buddy Holly .
Tony Blair speaks out on GMB after controversial TV appearance
Mr Blair was grilled by Susanna Reid and Alastair Campbell
Tony Blair on Good Morning Britain (Image: ITV)
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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair was grilled by Susanna Reid and Alastair Campbell today over his controversial hairstyle during a recent interview.