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Dolly Parton revealed the song she wanted played at her funeral more than a decade before death at 80

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Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, had already picked out the song she wanted played at her funeral years earlier; pictured in 2022 on Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas

Years before Dolly Parton‘s death at 80, the country songstress had already planned out what song she wanted to be played at her funeral.

Parton – whose nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced that she had died peacefully at her home in Nashville on Tuesday – weighed in on the subject way back in 2014 during an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

The singer–songwriter began by noting that the logical funeral song for her would be one of her own tunes, I Will Always Love You, which had achieved greater fame after Whitney Houston recorded it for her film The Bodyguard (1992).

Parton previously had a hit on the country charts with her original 1974 version of the song, which she wrote in response to the end of her working relationship with the country singer Porter Wagoner, who died in 2007.

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She realized just how powerful her song could be when she attended Houston’s funeral in 2012.

‘I’m sure they’ll be playing I Will Always Love You when I die, just like they did with Whitney Houston,’ Parton said. ‘When they picked her coffin up and started in on that song, I started to cry, and I thought, “Oh my Lord.” That’s when it hit me that she was really gone.’

Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, had already picked out the song she wanted played at her funeral years earlier; pictured in 2022 on Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas

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Parton assumed that her song I Will Always Love You would be played at her funeral, especially after she realized how powerful it could be when she heard Whitney Houston's cover played at Houston's funeral in 2012; Houston is pictured in 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Parton assumed that her song I Will Always Love You would be played at her funeral, especially after she realized how powerful it could be when she heard Whitney Houston’s cover played at Houston’s funeral in 2012; Houston is pictured in 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada

But as moving as I Will Always Love You could be, Parton imagined a different song for her funeral 12 years before her death.

‘There’s a song called If We Never Meet Again,’ Parton told EW. ‘It’s an old country–gospel church song that talks about if we never meet again this side of heaven, I will meet you on that beautiful shore.’

She was so moved by the thought of the beloved song, which was written by the Southern Gospel songwriter Albert E. Brumley, that she continued to quote its lyrics.

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‘Where the charming roses bloom forever and where separations come no more,’ Parton added. 

She went on to reveal that the song figured prominently in her father Robert Parton Sr.’s funeral in 2000.

‘That was my daddy’s favorite,’ she went on to reveal. ‘We did sing it at his funeral, and I would like it to be sung at mine.’

Following the news of Parton’s death, her fans got a small bit of good news when it was confirmed that her Broadway dreams would still come true.

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‘As was Dolly’s wish, the Broadway production of Dolly: A True Original Musical will begin previews December 7 at the St. James Theatre in New York City,’ the show’s producers said in a statement.

'When they picked her coffin up and started in on that song, I started to cry, and I thought, "Oh my Lord." That’s when it hit me that she was really gone,' Parton said of hearing the song at Houston's funeral; pictured in 2019 in Newport, Rhode Island

‘When they picked her coffin up and started in on that song, I started to cry, and I thought, “Oh my Lord.” That’s when it hit me that she was really gone,’ Parton said of hearing the song at Houston’s funeral; pictured in 2019 in Newport, Rhode Island

But Parton's personal pick for her funeral was a different tune, an 'old country–gospel church song' titled If We Never Meet Again. She revealed the song was her father's favorite and was played at his funeral in 2000; pictured in 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

But Parton’s personal pick for her funeral was a different tune, an ‘old country–gospel church song’ titled If We Never Meet Again. She revealed the song was her father’s favorite and was played at his funeral in 2000; pictured in 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Following the news of Parton's death, her fans got a small bit of good news when it was confirmed that her Broadway dreams would still come true

Following the news of Parton’s death, her fans got a small bit of good news when it was confirmed that her Broadway dreams would still come true 

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'As was Dolly's wish, the Broadway production of Dolly: A True Original Musical will begin previews December 7 at the St. James Theatre in New York City,' producers said in a statement

‘As was Dolly’s wish, the Broadway production of Dolly: A True Original Musical will begin previews December 7 at the St. James Theatre in New York City,’ producers said in a statement 

The hit show will then officially open January 19 on what would’ve been her 81st birthday following a sold-out run in her Nashville hometown last summer.

The country legend wrote the music and book and served as producer of the rags-to-riches show helmed by Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher and choreographed by Mandy Moore.

‘Now, this isn’t a story about sparkle and shine on the outside,’ Parton said in a video last month.

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‘It’s about where I really come from, what I’ve lived, what I’ve lost, what I’ve loved and how I’ve found my way and told it in my own words and through the music that’s been part of me every step of the journey.’

The national treasure added: ‘Now, the musical has some of my big hits plus a lot of brand new songs that I’ve written just for the show. This really is a dream come true…and I can’t wait to share it with all of you!’

DOLLY will take audiences on a journey through the life of Parton ‘from her barefoot beginnings in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee to performing in platform heels under the bright lights of Hollywood.’

Katie Rose Clarke, Quinn Titcomb and Carrie St. Louis all portrayed the blonde bombshell at various stages of her life at the Belmont University Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, but the Broadway cast has yet to be announced.

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However, parents should be aware that DOLLY might not be appropriate for children under age eight.

The hit show will then officially open January 19 on what would've been her 81st birthday following a sold-out run in her Nashville hometown last summer

The hit show will then officially open January 19 on what would’ve been her 81st birthday following a sold-out run in her Nashville hometown last summer

The country legend wrote the music, book and served as producer of the rags-to-riches show helmed by Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher and choreographed by Mandy Moore

The country legend wrote the music, book and served as producer of the rags-to-riches show helmed by Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher and choreographed by Mandy Moore 

Katie Rose Clarke, Quinn Titcomb and Carrie St. Louis (pictured August 8) all portrayed the Backwoods Barbie at various stages of her life at the Belmont University Fisher Center for the Performing Arts - but the Broadway cast has yet to be announced

Katie Rose Clarke, Quinn Titcomb and Carrie St. Louis (pictured August 8) all portrayed the Backwoods Barbie at various stages of her life at the Belmont University Fisher Center for the Performing Arts – but the Broadway cast has yet to be announced

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It’s worth noting that Parton was only a Tony Award away from elite EGOT status.

The godmother of Miley Cyrus previously earned a Tony Award nomination for composing the music to Broadway production 9 to 5: The Musical which ran in 2009 at Manhattan’s Marquis Theatre.

Parton’s 1984 song With Bells On was also featured in the Broadway musical Candles, Snow & Mistletoe, which ran in 1993 at the Palace Theatre.

The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award winner had previously canceled her six-date residency, Dolly: Live in Las Vegas, at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum.

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Parton admitted in May that she’s ‘always had problems with my kidney stones’ but for the past three years her immune system and digestive system ‘got all out of whack’ and now need to be ‘rebuilt and strengthened.’

‘The good news is I’m responding really well to meds and treatments and I’m improving every day,’ the Please Please Please singer said.

‘Now, the bad news is, it’s gonna take me a little while before I’m up to stage performance level because some of the meds and treatments make me a little bit “swimmy headed” as my grandma used to say.

‘And of course, I can’t be dizzy carrying around banjos, guitars and such on five-inch heels. And you know that I’m going to be wearing them!’

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It's worth noting that Parton was only a Tony Award away from elite EGOT status

It’s worth noting that Parton was only a Tony Award away from elite EGOT status 

The Light of a Clear Blue Morning singer's nephew Bryan Seaver broke the sad news via social media where he remarked on how she ' opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians and dreamers from every walk of life and across every continent'

The Light of a Clear Blue Morning singer’s nephew Bryan Seaver broke the sad news via social media where he remarked on how she ‘ opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians and dreamers from every walk of life and across every continent’

Parton's small, private funeral service will be held for immediate family and, in lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Parton’s small, private funeral service will be held for immediate family and, in lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Parton had admitted she still had ‘some healing to do’ but she has ‘great doctors,’ saying: ‘I’m doing really well and they assure me that everything I have is treatable, so I’m going with that.’

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The Light of a Clear Blue Morning singer’s nephew Bryan Seaver broke the sad news via social media where he remarked on how she ‘ opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians and dreamers from every walk of life and across every continent.’

‘By her example, we believed that anything was possible. She never saw a door she couldn’t open, and the doors she opened made and changed history,’ her 75-year-old head of security said.

‘Dolly called me and said she wants to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because after a life wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable.’

Parton’s small, private funeral service will be held for immediate family and, in lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

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The backwoods Barbie – who still pulls 16.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify – sold over 100 million records and broke 10 Guinness World Records.

Parton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999.

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Green Howards veterans cycle 140 miles to raise money

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The Green Howard veterans, based in Richmond, cycled the Coast to Coast in July from Morebone to Saltburn, which took two days to complete.

The route included a scheduled stop off in the Green Howard Museum, Richmond, for a talk from Chris Ryan, who accompanied them on their ride.

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Chris Ryan (Image: SUPPLIED)

Ryan, former British SAS sergeant and author, shared stories from his latest bestseller, Breakout, during the sold out talk.

The Green Howards Association and Royal Yorkshire Regiment Charitable Trust provide financial and community support to their respective veterans and their families, while the Green Howards Trust preserves the history of the Green Howards regiment.

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The donation has been divided between The Green Howards Trust, The Green Howards Association, and the Royal Yorkshire Regiment Charitable Trust.

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The charity ride, organised by Paul Cutler, was also supported by several volunteers who helped co-ordinate, transport luggage, and ensure riders’ safety en-route.

Marie Woods, chief executive officer of the Green Howards Trust and Museum, said: “Absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity and support of our wonderful Green Howards veterans. Their passion and dedication in helping serve our military family has never bene more important. We thank you wholeheartedly for standing by us.”

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The Green Howard regiment was first raised in 1688, merging with the Yorkshire Regiment in 2006.

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Throughout its 300 year history, the group has seen action in almost every country in the world.

Today, its heritage is preserved in the Green Howards Museum, which contains over 35,000 artefacts.

The museum has a specialist research service dedicated to the discovery and preservation of military artefacts for future generations. It hosts regular exhibitions, and is open Monday to Saturday.

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Martin O’Neill accepts blame for Celtic’s calamitous Champions League exit

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Celtic were humiliated in the Champions League play-off round as they blew a four-goal lead to LASK in Austria to crash out of the competition and into the Europa League

Martin O’Neill has shouldered responsibility for Celtic’s catastrophic Champions League exit.

The Hoops tumbled into the Europa League after surrendering a FOUR-goal advantage against LASK in Austria.

Celtic had established a three-goal cushion from the first leg, with Callum McGregor adding to their tally with an away goal in Linz to make it 1-0.

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However, the Parkhead outfit capitulated spectacularly, succumbing to a 5-1 extra-time hammering in their worst European second-leg performance in over six decades.

O’Neill declined to point fingers at summer signings for the debacle, maintaining that Celtic ought not to have crumbled so drastically, reports the Daily Record.

He said: “No, absolutely. Shouldn’t do, and I accept responsibility.

“That is down to me, regardless of how it turned out to be, whether it’s fitness, whether it’s… it’s just everything perhaps, but we shouldn’t have done that.

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“From the position that we were in, you shouldn’t even have been near to this extent.

“I’m responsible for the team. I’m responsible for it. I’m the manager of the side and I’m just hugely disappointed.

“Disappointed for obviously for the side, for the aspect, and for the people who come to the performance, and hugely disappointed.”

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Celtic’s record shows six consecutive Champions League qualifying failures, with LASK joining recent conquerors including Kairat, Cluj and Ferencvaros on that unwanted roll call.

O’Neill acknowledged: “I’m responsible for this one, and I don’t know what’s happened in the last… but it’s not a good statistic.

“I think that what these games, these type of games show you is that we obviously a lot of work to do in that aspect.”

People say you can overcome that at certain stages, you know, but overall, like, these games are real, real tests for you, and unfortunately, we failed that test tonight.

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Celtic had opportunities to secure the result and were ahead in Austria before a disastrous second-half collapse.

O’Neill reflected: “We lost control. In the first half, we had clear-cut chances; one of them should have gone in.

“We allowed them to get before that, and it gave them something to hold onto.

“Just after half-time again, they scored, so momentum went with them. We were unable to stem the flow at that particular stage, and yeah, just really disappointed that we didn’t see it through.”

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O’Neill acknowledged that missing out on Champions League qualification – along with the substantial £40m payday – may affect his ability to strengthen the squad during what remains of the transfer window.

He stated: “It’s really major. It’s major in every aspect, for financial, football, for prestige, for everything.

“And again, Europa League is some consolation tonight, but we’ll pick ourselves up because that’s what I have to do. That’s my responsibility.

“I think that I said last week that if you could qualify for the Champions League, I think there would be players that would be wanting to come, and that’s no longer the case. So we’ll see.

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“And I’ve got to say that we’re short, and maybe I’m not a million miles away.

“We played brilliantly the other evening, brilliantly in the game. I thought they were a fine, fine side, and they’ve got some great goals. And tonight, you know, we fell way short, particularly in the second half.”

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reviews: Raj Poojara, Freddie Meredith, Katie Boyle

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Two acts who are up from London and one over from New York bring their own brands of humour to Edinburgh: reviews of shows performed 24 August, 2026.

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Immensely likeable stand-up who’ll have you smiling along with him

An immensely likeable stand-up who’ll have you smiling along with him as he talks through how his life hasn’t quite gone to plan. The plan of his parents, that is of course. Coming from a Ugandan-Indian family, his stories of home life are warm and all based in his own life experiences, rather than leaning into well trodden ground. Beyond this, one joke riffed on a bit of crowd work may be the best off the cuff line I’ve heard at this year’s Fringe, which only gives confidence you’re in the hands of someone funny to their core. ★★★☆☆

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The premise for this show is so simple it’s perfect

Freddie Meredith will be known to London comedygoers from his Groom of the Stool nights at venues such as MOTH Club, but does he have a show and will it translate to the Fringe crowds? Absolutely.

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Heated airer that dries clothes for 8p an hour called ‘godsend in wet weather’

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One shopper said: ‘It’s honestly the best thing I feel like I’ve invested in household-wise’

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As temperatures begin to drop, drying clothes can quickly become a headache. But while a tumble dryer can get clothes dry quickly, frequent use can soon add to household energy bills.

A heated airer offers a more economical alternative, and Lakeland has now cut the price of a range of its heated airers ahead of the colder months. The retailer has knocked up to £30 off selected models, with the range spanning compact three-tier designs for smaller homes to larger options that hold up to 15kg of wet washing.

Lakeland says its heated airers cost around 8p to run, compared with 65p for a standard tumble dryer. That’s based on an average electricity unit cost of 26.11p at the time of writing.

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For smaller homes, the dry: soon 3 Tier Heated Clothes Airer is now £139.99, down from £159.99, saving shoppers £20. The lightweight airer can hold up to two loads of laundry and folds down when not in use, making it a practical option for anyone short on storage space.

Reviews-wise, it’s had some great feedback. This person shared: “It helps to dry clothes inside quickly. I don’t have a cover, and it still works. I do use two bars per load, but it works great for my load and household. I only dry large clothes that cannot be tumble dried. Perfect for this. Cannot live without it.”

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This lightweight heated airer holds about two loads of laundry.

And another said: “Perfect size for a family wash. It’s been extremely useful when the weather was impossible to get the washing outside.”

However, one person noted: “This is a great airer, plenty of space and dries fairly quickly. I would have given it 5 stars if it had wheels as the smaller version does.” Alternatively, the discounted BLACK+DECKER 3-Tier Heated Airer (£119, Amazon) features built-in wheels for effortless moving.

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If drying clothes as quickly as possible is the priority, it may be worth spending a little more on a heated airer with a cover. A cover helps trap warm air around the clothes, speeding up drying while keeping the heat contained.

The Dry: soon 3-Tier Heated Airer and Bundle Cover is currently £184.98, reduced from £204.98. With 21 metres of drying space, it can hold up to 15kg of wet washing, while its foldable heated shelves make it easy to load and store between uses.

The accompanying cover features mesh panels to encourage airflow while keeping warm air around the laundry. It can also be converted into a storage bag for the airer when it’s not being used.

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It’s a versatile option, too. The top shelves can be opened out to create extra space for longer items such as towels and trousers, making it easier to dry a full load without everything being crammed together.

It’s also had some great feedback from Lakeland customers, with more than 130 five-star reviews. This happy fan remarked: “It’s honestly the best thing I feel like I’ve invested in household-wise.

“Being in a flat with a poor heating system, this has saved me with my washing rotation, having things dry within the 12 hours I like to leave things on for.”

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And someone else said: “It’s been in use daily for the past two weeks, gently drying whole loads of family washing. Although it seems a bit fragile, it easily copes with bed linen, towels, and curtains (although not all at once!). A godsend in winter or wet weather.”

To maximise a heated airer’s potential, Lakeland recommends a few smart accessories, including anti-slip strips to keep laundry secure and a mesh shelf duo for drying delicate items flat. Adding anti-slip hangers, like this £6 set from Dunelm, also prevents clothes from sliding between the heated bars.

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Motorcyclist dies in crash on A1246 at junction near Selby

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Motorcyclist dies in crash on A1246 at junction near Selby

The incident happened on the A1246, at the junction with Holyrood Lane near Selby, at around 3.10pm on Sunday (August 23).

The man was riding a motorcycle at the time and was pronounced deceased at the scene.


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North Yorkshire Police said: “His family are being supported by specially trained officers, and have requested privacy at this difficult time.

“Officers want to hear from anyone who witnessed a Honda CBR 1000 motorcycle prior to the collision, or who may have relevant dashcam, CCTV or other footage from the area.

“Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

“Please email sciu@northyorkshire.police.uk – quoting the reference 12260164723 – or call 101.”

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As Ukraine hits Russia’s refineries, Russia targets Ukraine’s petrol pumps

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“Fill up quickly and move on,” Mayor Ihor Terekhov warns drivers in Ukraine’s second largest city Kharkiv.

Two petrol stations in the city in Ukraine’s north-east were hit by Russian drones on Monday, which local officials say wounded two people. In another attack on a petrol station outside the city of Kryvyi Rih last week, three people were killed.

Russia’s campaign of targeting civilian filling stations with drones and missiles began in earnest in April, primarily in regions on the front line, and the attacks are steadily growing more frequent.

At the same time, Russia has endured two waves of severe fuel shortages across the country as a result of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries.

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In total, Russia has hit at least 246 filling stations across Ukraine so far, says Oleksandr Sirenko, an analyst with Ukrainian energy think-tank Nafto Rynok (“Oil Market”).

In July alone, the Centre for Information Resilience, an open-source investigation non-profit group, verified 114 Russian strikes on filling stations, compared with 66 the month before.

Given the threat, police have issued special guidance urging motorists to leave petrol stations and, if necessary, to abandon their vehicles whenever air raid alerts sound.

“You can fix your car, but you won’t get your life back,” says one police force in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

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The damage is highly disruptive and puts civilians at considerable risk.

According to Sirenko, initially the attacks were being carried out with smaller, remote-controlled drones, but then Russia started using bigger, more expensive and more destructive Iranian-made Shahed drones.

One Shahed drone is estimated to cost between $20,000 (£14,500) and $50,000 (£36,000).

“One petrol station took five Shahed hits,” Sirenko tells the BBC. “These Shaheds cost more than the petrol station.”

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Dolly Parton death latest: Country star faced ‘brief battle’ with cancer, rep says

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Family of legendary country singer Dolly Parton announce her death

Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country music, has died at the age of 80 following a “brief battle” with cancer, her representative confirmed.

Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced the news of her death on behalf of the family on Tuesday, saying, “Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus.”

Later Tuesday, a rep for Parton said, “After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” in a statement to CNN and People.

Fans and friends from around the world are paying tribute to the legendary singer, known for her hits “9 to 5” and “Jolene.”

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Fellow country singer Reba McEntire wrote in part on X, “Dolly, thank you for all the wonderful things you did for us here on earth. Your love, your music and you gave so much with your huge huge heart. There will never ever be another you.”

Donald Trump ordered flags to fly at half-staff in the U.S. to honor Parton, writing on Truth Social: “This is a true loss for millions of people. There has never been anyone like her, and never will.”

Trisha Yearwood honors Dolly

Trisha Yearwood pays tribute to Dolly Parton
Trisha Yearwood pays tribute to Dolly Parton (Getty Images)

“There aren’t words to describe what you mean to the world, Dolly,” Yearwood wrote on X.

“What I do know is that you have always been a light, and now you are shining brighter than we can imagine. Our job now is to keep that light alive. WWDD? Love one another. You walked the walk. To say your energy in this life will be missed is an understatement. We will always love you.”

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Rachel Dobkin26 August 2026 03:01

John Mellencamp honors Dolly

“A legend and a true humanitarian. Rest in peace, Dolly,” Mellencamp wrote on X, alongside a heartwarming photo of the two.

Rachel Dobkin26 August 2026 02:47

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Country star Randy Travis honors longtime friend: ‘There will never be another you, Dolly’

“I’ve been blessed to know many wonderful folks throughout my career in country music; but, none quite like you, Dolly. You had a way of making everyone around you feel most important. Your kindness was genuine, your faith strong, your humor lit up a room, and that beautiful heart of yours was even bigger than the remarkable voice the world fell in love with.

“I’ll always be grateful for the memories, the conversations, the laughs, and the goodness you showed me through the years—especially during the chapters of my life when your encouragement meant more than you probably ever knew,” Randy Travis wrote on Facebook.

Randy Travis pays tribute to Dolly Parton
Randy Travis pays tribute to Dolly Parton (Getty Images)

“You gave country music some of its sweetest memories and most iconic songs; but, you gave the world something greater…yourself. And, you gave it all! Now, it’s your turn to dance with Carl—

“Thank you for showing all of us how to carry success with grace and how to use the gifts God gave us to bless others. Your mission to make people happy and lift them up while glorifying God, is complete. You have planted so many trees under whose shade you will never sit… you have made this world a better place. There will never be another you, Dolly,” he added.

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Rachel Dobkin26 August 2026 02:38

MLB teams play Dolly Parton’s music during tonight’s games

Several MLB teams are paying tribute to Dolly Parton at tonight’s games by playing the late country star’s music.

Songs such as Parton’s hit “9 to 5” were played at the Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game, the New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers game and the Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies game.

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“Braves honoring Dolly Parton with her music between innings. ‘Jolene’ and ‘9 to 5’ among selections thus far. A true American hero,” Ken Sugiura, a sports columnist for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, wrote on X.

Sportswriter Joe Pantorno wrote, “Nice touch by the #Mets playing Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 as the players take the field.”

“Classy move by the @Nationals at tonight’s game: the Crowd Karaoke was 9 to 5. RIP, @DollyParton,” Michael Townsend, a political analyst for Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., wrote.

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Beyoncé pays tribute to Cowboy Carter collaborator: ‘You were the barometer’

Beyoncé honors Dolly Parton
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Music legend Beyoncé has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, with whom she collaborated on her 2024 Cowboy Carter album.

“You were the barometer. The north star. Bold and brilliant. Talented and tenacious,” Beyoncé wrote on her website.

“You taught so many lessons on how to be uniquely oneself. I am grateful for your art, your heart, your generosity, your humor, your entrepreneurship. I’m honored that I had the privilege to work with you. I will treasure that forever.

“Thank you for your profound impact on the world. You are an angel who has made this world a happier place because of your joyful art. You are truly one of one. Rest peacefully,” the singer added.

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Rachel Dobkin26 August 2026 02:03

Jason Aldean: ‘Thank you for the contributions you made’

Jason Aldean honors Dolly Parton
Jason Aldean honors Dolly Parton (Getty Images for Does Entertainment/UGA)

“Sad to hear of the passing of @DollyParton today. The term ‘legend’ gets thrown around a lot these days but she really was. An icon to the entire entertainment industry, especially the Country Music family.

“I had the privilege being around her a few times over the years and she was truly a bright light that shined just a little brighter than anyone else in the room. It’s always sad when one of our heroes passes away, but the beauty in music is that her art will live on forever.

“Rest easy Dolly and thank you for the contributions you made and the doors you kicked down for all of us that came after you,” the country star wrote on X.

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Rachel Dobkin26 August 2026 01:42

Mötley Crüe pays tribute to Dolly

Mötley Crüe says working with Dolly Parton 'was one of the true highlights of our career'
Mötley Crüe says working with Dolly Parton ‘was one of the true highlights of our career’ (Getty Images for Live Nation UK)

“Working with Dolly on ‘Home Sweet Home’ was one of the true highlights of our career. We can still hear her voice saying, “Well, how about that, Dolly and Mötley at #1?”

“Thank you for the music, the laughter, the kindness and the inspiration, Dolly.

“Our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and fans around the world.

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“With love and respect, Mötley Crüe,” the hard rock band wrote on X.

Rachel Dobkin26 August 2026 01:27

Country star Luke Bryan honors Dolly Parton

Luke Bryan pays tribute to Dolly Parton
Luke Bryan pays tribute to Dolly Parton (Getty Images for UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation)

“Her light, being a strong Tennessee woman, songwriting, charisma, wittiness, and the ability to make fun of herself and the ability to inspire the world is what I think about when I think of Dolly,” Bryan wrote on X.

“When you live your life and people can recognize you by one name, Dolly, I think that says it all. Rest in peace Dolly.”

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Rachel Dobkin26 August 2026 01:15

Dolly Parton faced ‘brief battle’ with cancer: rep

Dolly Parton died Tuesday following a “brief battle” with cancer, her representative has confirmed to CNN and People. It’s unclear what type of cancer she had.

“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand.”

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Dolly Parton died after a 'brief battle' with cancer, her rep confirmed
Dolly Parton died after a ‘brief battle’ with cancer, her rep confirmed (Getty Images)

“Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact.

“After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.”

Rachel Dobkin26 August 2026 01:04

Al Gore: ‘I’m especially grateful’

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Former Vice President Al Gore wrote on X: “In one of her many memorable hit songs, Dolly Parton famously sang about a ‘9 to 5’ job that was ‘all taking and no giving.’

“So, in looking back on her amazing legacy, it’s fitting to remember her for all her giving to others throughout her life: all the joy she gave us all with her incredibly beautiful songwriting, her captivating voice, and her endless creative pursuits. The 300 million free books she gave to children across America and around the world through her Imagination Library. All the fun she gave to families who visited Dollywood. The crucial funding and support she gave for medical research into pediatric cancer, infectious diseases, and not least, the Moderna COVID vaccine.

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“She gave funding to provide shelter and food for the victims of disasters. I’m especially grateful for all that she gave back to our beloved home state of Tennessee. For many, her lasting gift is the inspiration to give back to our own communities with the same passion, humor, and conviction as Dolly. God bless her and may she rest in peace. We will always love her!”

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Golf Channel postpones show premiere after criticism of Good Good Golf video

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ATLANTA (AP) — Golf Channel postponed Tuesday night’s scheduled premiere of the reality show “Big Break x Good Good” by one week because one of the sponsors wanted out, as pressure increased on popular content creator Good Good Golf for its video that showed a man shoving a woman to the ground as she reached for a new Callaway driver.

Golf Channel said postponing the show to Sept. 1 “will allow for necessary production updates following a request from one of the show’s sponsors to remove its branding from the series.”

Although Golf Channel did not identify the sponsor, multiple reports said it was retailer Golf Galaxy, which had been listed as a presenting sponsor of the show.

The video — an ad for the Callaway driver — was deleted by Good Good late Friday, a day after it first was posted and immediately drew negative reaction for portraying violence against women. The characters in the ad are both with Good Good.

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Good Good apologized Saturday in a statement, saying the “depicted actions are not aligned with our values.” Callaway said it was disappointed by the video and “appreciative of Good Good addressing this.”

Good Good is the title sponsor of a new PGA Tour event in Austin, Texas, this fall, and the tour quickly expressed disappointment. Stronger words came from CEO Brian Rolapp on Tuesday when he was asked if Good Good took enough accountability.

“Initially, no,” Rolapp said. “I think what we saw was concerning and clearly not aligned with the PGA Tour values. We take it very seriously. I think their initial response was disappointing. It was a little bit defensive and late. But I think the responses are getting better. We’ve had some conversations with them, so we’ll continue to monitor and work with them going forward.”

Asked if it would affect their title sponsorship, Rolapp described it as a “fluid situation.”

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“We’ll continue to monitor the situation and see how it develops,” he said.

Callaway added another layer of apologies, this one from CEO Chip Brewer, who acknowledged that while Good Good produced the video, Callaway approved it before it was posted.

“The approval never should have happened. Mistakes were made, and we are taking the matter very seriously,” Brewer said in a statement posted on Callaway’s social media channels. “As we deal with the consequences of our mistake and complete our investigations, I want to make it clear that we sincerely apologize for the video.”

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Patrick Clancy and new wife’s secret crisis: As he weighs big move ahead of Lindsay trial verdict… those closest to him speak out

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Patrick Clancy, 38, was seen this week touring apartments in a quieter part of Manhattan

As Lindsay Clancy‘s trial nears its end in Massachusetts, her ex-husband is hundreds of miles away trying to rebuild a life that keeps being dragged back into the spotlight.

Patrick Clancy, 38, was seen this week touring apartments in a quiet neighborhood of Manhattan as he and new wife, Dr Rachel Danis, seek to escape the glare of publicity.

He rode a Citi Bike through the streets and wandered around incognito, wearing a golf-branded baseball cap and sunglasses in an apparent bid to avoid being recognized.

Patrick viewed properties with realtor Alex Grapstein from Corcoran, a real estate company specializing in luxury condos, townhouses and high-end rentals.

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The apartment hunt comes just a week after the newlyweds were secretly filmed by neighbors at the one-bedroom they currently share in busy midtown Manhattan.

Family and friends of the couple tell the Daily Mail they are struggling with a relentless wave of negative attention linked to the trial.

Cruel and totally baseless conspiracy theories have spread rapidly across social media falsely claiming Patrick was involved in the deaths of his and Lindsay’s three young children.

One of Patrick’s relatives, speaking to the Daily Mail on condition of anonymity, said the ordeal has taken a heavy toll on everyone close to the family, even as Patrick tries to push forward.

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Patrick Clancy, 38, was seen this week touring apartments in a quieter part of Manhattan

He rode a Citi Bike through the city and wandered around incognito, wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses in an apparent bid to avoid being recognized

He rode a Citi Bike through the city and wandered around incognito, wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses in an apparent bid to avoid being recognized

Patrick viewed properties with Alex Grapstein, a realtor from Corcoran, which specializes in luxury condos, townhouses and high-end rentals

Patrick viewed properties with Alex Grapstein, a realtor from Corcoran, which specializes in luxury condos, townhouses and high-end rentals

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‘I think he is doing okay under the circumstances,’ the relative said. ‘It’s very stressful for the whole family.’

Grapstein, Patrick’s realtor, told the Daily Mail that Patrick is searching for a new place once the lease expires on the $5,500-a-month, 750sq ft apartment he currently shares with Rachel.

The agent declined to comment further, calling the subject ‘too sensitive’ given the ongoing public attention.

In Plymouth, Massachusetts, 36-year-old Lindsay Clancy stands accused of murdering her and Patrick’s three children, five-year-old Cora, three-year-old Dawson and eight-month-old Callan, in their Duxbury home back in January 2023.

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Lindsay has admitted to strangling all three kids using fitness bands but has claimed she is not guilty of murder because she was in the grip of severe postpartum psychosis when the killings occurred, and therefore bears no criminal responsibility.

Prosecutors reject that account entirely, arguing instead that the killings were calculated and deliberate, and that Lindsay purposely sent Patrick out on errands that night to clear the house before she acted.

Patrick has testified in Lindsay’s defense and filed a lawsuit against her healthcare providers. 

In the aftermath of the attack, Lindsay slit her own wrists and throat and leapt from a second-floor window at their home, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down.

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She has remained in custody or under court-ordered psychiatric care ever since.

Patrick moved out of the Boston suburbs and into Manhattan in May 2023, four months after his children were killed and beginning what would become a very public rebuilding of his personal life.

Patrick moved to NYC four months after the deaths of his children and began rebuilding his life

Patrick moved to NYC four months after the deaths of his children and began rebuilding his life

Cruel and baseless conspiracy theories have spread rapidly across social media claiming Patrick was involved in the deaths of his and Lindsay’s three young children

Cruel and baseless conspiracy theories have spread rapidly across social media claiming Patrick was involved in the deaths of his and Lindsay’s three young children

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He has testified in his ex-wife's defense but has refused to visit her since the killings

He has testified in his ex-wife’s defense but has refused to visit her since the killings 

Photos of him with Rachel Danis, 37, first surfaced online the following February, and the family’s home in Duxbury sold in May 2024.

Rachel, a fertility doctor, later moved into Patrick’s Midtown Manhattan apartment, and by late last year she was photographed wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring.

The pair married in April in a small ceremony at the famous Ladies Pavilion overlooking the lake in Central Park, followed by a celebration at nearby Sarabeth’s restaurant.

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Yet the newlyweds have found no real refuge from the fallout of Lindsay’s trial, even far away in New York City.

A groundswell of online sympathy for Lindsay has fueled accusations from strangers that Patrick somehow failed his ex-wife.

Some of the uglier viral posts have gone further, suggesting without any evidence that Patrick and Rachel played roles in the children’s deaths.

The strain appeared to boil over earlier this month, when a neighbor secretly photographed the couple on a shared terrace at their luxury midtown building.

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A witness described the pair spending roughly half an hour alternating between checking their phones and talking quietly to one another, visibly tense and dressed casually for the summer evening heat.

Patrick, who works as a salesman for Microsoft, was seen pacing in tight circles while on a call.

Both Patrick and Rachel have received death threats and had personal details posted publicly as part of an online harassment campaign.

Friends say Patrick and his family have struggled with the negative attention

Friends say Patrick and his family have struggled with the negative attention 

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Patrick with his ex-wife Lindsay and two oldest children Cora, five, and Dawson, three

Patrick with his ex-wife Lindsay and two oldest children Cora, five, and Dawson, three

Patrick’s relative described the online pile-on as sheer ‘internet lunacy’ that has caused real damage to the couple’s daily lives.

A separate friend of the Clancy family told the Daily Mail that people online have been needlessly cruel and should focus on their own lives instead of tearing others down.

‘People are crazy, and people are stupid, and people are mean-spirited, and people should just worry about themselves,’ said the friend.

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‘We need to put more good in the world. Not try to get people. It’s disgusting.’

Patrick, who took the stand during Lindsay’s trial, has never faced any accusations of wrongdoing in connection with the deaths.

He testified in her defense, describing her as a loving mother before the tragedy, and has since filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Lindsay’s healthcare providers, alleging negligence contributed to his children’s deaths.

Those providers deny any wrongdoing, and the lawsuit remains ongoing.

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Patrick’s attorney has pushed back hard against online commentators, calling their claims false and defamatory in a public statement.

Patrick found new love in Dr Rachel Danis, whom he married earlier this year.

Patrick found new love in Dr Rachel Danis, whom he married earlier this year 

Couple Patrick Clancy and Rachel Danis have shared passions for charitable causes.

Couple Patrick Clancy and Rachel Danis have shared passions for charitable causes

Patrick grew emotional as he took the stand to testify in his ex-wife's trial last month

Patrick grew emotional as he took the stand to testify in his ex-wife’s trial last month

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Lindsay Clancy has been receiving psychiatric treatment since the tragedy in January 2023

Lindsay Clancy has been receiving psychiatric treatment since the tragedy in January 2023

‘The facts are indisputable: Patrick Clancy has suffered an unspeakable and unimaginable loss,’ his attorney said.

‘The individuals making those statements – from minor influencers to major celebrities – should be on notice that their despicable actions and false, defamatory statements have caused real life consequences to the health and safety of Patrick and his family.’

Whether Patrick and Rachel can finally step out of the spotlight once the trial concludes at Plymouth Superior Court remains to be seen.

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After nearly a month of often harrowing testimony, jurors this week heard from the final witnesses in a case that has centered on Lindsay’s mental state on the night she killed her children.

Lindsay faces three counts of first-degree murder, a charge that carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole under Massachusetts law.

Should jurors find her not guilty by reason of lacking criminal responsibility, state law would typically require her to undergo further mental evaluation and likely commitment to a state hospital for treatment.

She has already been held at Tewksbury Hospital for court-ordered psychiatric care since May 2023. If jurors cannot reach a unanimous verdict, the judge overseeing the case could still declare a mistrial.

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Carabao Cup results: West Ham back to winning ways as Brentford hit Birmingham for six

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West Ham finally secured their first win of the season as they came from behind to beat Southampton 4-1 and progress to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, while Brentford trounced Birmingham City 6-1.

But there finally appears to have been a break in the east London clouds as a youthful West Ham produced an impressive turnaround to get the better of the Saints.

For a time, it seemed Southampton were set to extend West Ham’s miserable month. They started the brighter and Leo Scienza took advantage of some slack defending to put the hosts in front after ten minutes.

It was not clear where West Ham’s response might originate, and it was the 19-year-old Joshua Ajala who grabbed the match by the horns.

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The youngster, making just his third first-team appearance and his first start, headed home shortly before the break to equalise, before cutting out a poor clearance and firing home to put his side ahead early in the second half. The two goals were the first of his senior career.

Nuno introduced the cavalry on the hour mark, throwing Jarrod Bowen, Taty Castellanos and Arne Engels, the most expensive player in Championship history into the mix, and they were effective in killing off the match. Taty doubled the Irons’ advantage before club captain Bowen buried a fine fourth to set the home support filing to the exits.

Elsewhere, Keith Andrews’ Brentford continued their fine start to the campaign by hitting a sorry Birmingham City for six, Demarai Gray’s first-half equaliser a distant memory by the time the full-time whistle blew.

Nathan Collins’ brace helped Brentford into the next round

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Igor Thiago was named to the PFA team of the year mid-match and celebrated, if unknowingly, by scoring his first goal of the campaign, while Nathan Collins bagged a brace.

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