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If you ever come across Dame Joanna Lumley, do not do this… (Picture: Daniel Loveday/Comic Relief/Getty Images)
Dame Joanna Lumley dubbed it ‘creepy’ when fans take secret photographs of her.
The Absolutely Fabulous star, 77, is always happy to get a picture with a passer-by – as long as she knows about it.
What she can’t stand is when people film or take pictures of her without her permission.
She also has a brilliant reaction when she notices people doing just that.
‘I never mind doing photographs with people, but what I don’t like is when they steal them,’ she explained to Sky News.
‘They don’t ask, you can just see them quietly at a dinner table, going like that [gestures taking a photo] across the restaurant.
Dame Joanna doesn’t like it when fans take secret photos of her (Picture: Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
She’s more than happy to pose with fans if they ask (Picture: Victoria Jones-Pool/Getty Images)
‘I walk over and say, “Shall we do a proper picture?” And they get a bit flustered and say, “Oh, I didn’t want to disturb you,” you know? But that’s creepy.’
Dame Joanna finds the constant use of cameras on phones ‘intrusive’ and said it gives her the feeling everyone is being watched to some extent nowadays.
But it’s not just fans this certified national treasure has a problem with in this respect – she doesn’t even like supermarket CCTV cameras.
‘There’s a feeling of being watched, if you’re in a room where there’s a camera – you know you’re being watched… it’s odd,’ she explained.
Dame Joanna is stars in the hit Netflix show of the moment, Fool Me Once, alongside Michelle Keegan.
The Harlan Coben thriller follows Maya Stern (Michelle) as she tries to come to terms with her husband Joe’s murder.
Enter mother-in-law Judith Burkett, who is expertly portrayed by Dame Joanna with her trademark wit and feisty character.
Dame Joanna stars in Netflix’s Fool Me Once alongside Michelle Keegan (Picture: ishal Sharma/Netflix)
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The thriller also stars Utopia actor Adeel Akhtar, the BBC’s His Dark Materials actress Jade Anouka, and The Hobbit trilogy star Richard Armitage.
Judith and Maya have a fractured relationship in the series, and Coronation Street star Michelle previously said it was difficult saying some of her lines to such an iconic actor as Dame Joanna.
Speaking on The One Show, Admitted admitted she dreaded having to fire expletives at Dame Joanna, as she said: ‘Honestly, when I read the script, I was like, “Oh no, oh no!”‘
‘We had a bit of a laugh, didn’t we, when we were rehearsing? I don’t think I said it when we were in rehearsals, I was like, “I can’t! I can’t!”‘
Dame Joanna admitted it was a shock, as she added: ‘When it’s not used very often, bad language comes… it slaps out of the screen at you, it does.’
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Cliff Notes – Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, brother die in car crash – Spanish Civil Guard
- Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother André Silva, 25, were killed in a car crash near Zamora, Spain, with police investigating potential causes, including a blown tyre.
- Liverpool FC and the Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the tragic news, expressing their condolences and requesting privacy for the families involved.
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, brother die in car crash – Spanish Civil Guard
Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, were killed in a car crash near Zamora, Spain, police said Thursday.
Liverpool FC, the Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) also confirmed the incident.
The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed to The Associated Press that Jota and his brother were found dead after their car went off a road on an isolated stretch of highway about an hour west of Zamora. Authorities said the car, a Lamborghini, according to police was in flames.
Firefighters were called in as the fire spread to nearby vegetation, authorities said.
Police were investigating the causes of the crash
Police were investigating the causes of the crash, which happened past midnight local time. They said there were no other vehicles involved. The bodies were undergoing forensic analysis.
It wasn’t clear who was driving the car. Police were looking into the hypothesis that the crash happened because of a blown tire.
Jota, who was 28, and his brother, who was 25, were both Portuguese players and the only ones in the car, police said.
Jota’s death comes weeks after he married Rute Cardoso and in a social media post wrote, “Yes to forever.” They have three children, the youngest born last year.
Diogo Jota made 182 appearances for Liverpool in five years at the club
A Civil Guard spokesperson told EU News that they believe the driver lost control of the car after a tire blew out.
The Spanish Civil Guard is one of the two national law enforcement agencies of Spain. They are a separate organisation from the police.
Jota, whose full name was Diogo José Teixeira da Silva, made 182 appearances for Liverpool since joining from Wolves in 2020. He lifted the Premier League title in May, having previously won the FA Cup and two Carabao Cups in his five years at the club.
Silva played with Portuguese club Penafiel in the lower divisions.
“Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota,” the club said in a statement.
“Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and André’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.
“We will continue to provide them with our full support.”
The club also lowered its flag to half mast.
Tributes were laid at Anfield for Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva
UEFA said its thoughts were with relatives, friends and teammates affected “by this heartbreaking loss.” It said a moment of silence will be observed at Euro 2025 matches on Thursday and Friday.
Jota began his career at Portuguese side Paços de Ferreira and also played at Atlético Madrid and FC Porto.
Jota also won 49 international caps for Portugal, during which he won the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and again last month, scoring 14 goals.
The FPF said in a statement: “The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and André Silva in Spain this morning.
“Diogo Jota was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents. He had a contagious joy and was a reference point in his own community.
Diogo Jota married his longtime partner, Rute Cardoso, in a ceremony on June 22
“The Portuguese Football Federation would like to offer the deepest condolences to the families and friends of Diogo and André, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the respective clubs of the players.
“The Portuguese Football Federation has asked UEFA to hold a minute’s silence ahead of our national team’s match against Spain in the Women’s European Championship on Thursday.
“We have lost two champions. Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can to honour their legacy every day.”
The Liga Portugal and Atlético Madrid also paid tribute to the two players
Jota’s Portugal teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, sent his condolences to the brothers’ family.
“It doesn’t make sense. We were just together with the national team, you had just gotten married,” Ronaldo wrote in Portuguese in a post on social media.
“To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you.”
Arguably the best tribute came from his former Liverpool teammate and Brazilian legend Roberto Firmino on Instagram whilst posting a carrousel of pictures for the duos relationship and partnership. Naming the children and family personally, was a special touch.
“When words fail, there are only inexpressible groans. And for that reason I get on my knees, praying that the Holy Spirit comforts the heart of Rute, Dinis, Duarte, Mafalda, Seu Joaquim, Lady Isabel and all the family and friends.
It was a privilege and an honor to have known and lived such special moments alongside you. Rest in Peace to my brother Jota, and Andre.”
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Get you up to speed: Barber visited by police after placing fake parking tickets on cars | News UK
MARKETING STUNT
Jack Louis, a barber in Great Dunmow, Essex, controversially distributed 1,000 fake parking tickets as a marketing tactic, prompting disapproval from Great Dunmow Town Council.
Jack Louis, a barber in Great Dunmow, Essex, controversially distributed 1,000 fake parking tickets as a marketing tactic, prompting disapproval from Great Dunmow Town Council.
COUNCIL RESPONSE
Great Dunmow Town Council condemned Jack Louis’s marketing strategy, stating that mimicking enforcement notices is “inappropriate” and causes “unnecessary alarm” for residents.
Great Dunmow Town Council condemned Jack Louis’s marketing strategy, stating that mimicking enforcement notices is “inappropriate” and causes “unnecessary alarm” for residents.
MARKETING STUNT
Great Dunmow Town Council has acknowledged the distress caused by Jack Louis’s imitation parking notices, advising that such actions are considered inappropriate and could lead to unnecessary alarm.
Great Dunmow Town Council has acknowledged the distress caused by Jack Louis’s imitation parking notices, advising that such actions are considered inappropriate and could lead to unnecessary alarm.
What we know so far
A barber in Great Dunmow, Essex, has faced scrutiny after placing 1,000 fake parking tickets on cars to promote his business. Jack Louis, the owner of a men’s hair salon, distributed promotional leaflets resembling penalty charge notices (PCNs) that included a discount voucher for haircuts.
Jack, 35, received a visit from police community support officers (PCSOs) following complaints from locals. He defended his marketing stunt, stating that rising costs necessitate creative approaches to attract attention and customers.
The Great Dunmow Town Council responded to the incident, remarking that the placement of materials imitating enforcement notices is “inappropriate” and can cause undue alarm among residents. While Jack noted he has seen increased foot traffic and engagement, officials have urged caution in such promotional tactics.
Despite the controversy, local comments have been mixed. Some found the vouchers humorous, while others expressed frustration at the confusion caused by the fake notices. Jack aims to continue engaging with the community as he navigates the challenges of running a business in a competitive environment.
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A barber had a close shave with the law after putting 1,000 fake parking tickets on cars to promote his business.
Jack Louis, who owns his own men’s hair styling salon, left the promotional leaflets which looked like penalty charge notices (PCN) on vehicles in Great Dunmow, Essex.
The ‘tickets’ actually included a voucher for £5 off a haircut rather than a fine which received a mixed reception from locals.
Jack, 35, said he received a visit from police community support officers (PCSOs) over the stunt but said rising costs meant ‘whoever shouts the loudest gets seen and heard’.
Great Dunmow Town Council said placing anything that mimics an enforcement notice is ‘inappropriate’.
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Jack, who has run the community barber shop for nine years, said: ‘You have to reinvent the wheel and get creative.
‘Some people have said it caused them stress – you have to respect that but it wasn’t the intention behind it.
‘I’ve got people talking, which was our aim, and I hope people can see both sides of the coin.
‘It’s helping us boost our business, getting a few more clients on board, while the voucher could help someone out if they’re struggling to set money aside for a hair cut.
‘There was a purpose and a motivation to this marketing – as a business owner you can either sit there and do nothing or you can go out there and get more work.’
Jack spent £140 on the marketing stunt, dishing out £70 for the fake PCNS and another £70 printing out the vouchers, which totalled £5k of money off haircuts.
In response, one person commented on Facebook: ‘Open it, laugh, chuck it in the bin and go on about your day.’
Another said: ‘My partner found one on his car and was raging. I thought it was hilarious and ingenious.’
But one resident posted: ‘If you want some advice on proactive marketing, please let me know! This is not the way to do it! Disgraceful!’
The father-of-two explained: ‘We’ve been here for nine years but business has got harder because of the cost of living crisis, national insurance rises and even down to the price of hairspray.
‘I spend £80 a month just on hairspray now. It used to cost me £3.75 and now it can be around £8.
‘We have had to put our prices up and a cut can cost £35.
‘There are seven barber shops on our high street alone. A lot of these shops can do hair cuts for £15 but there might be something else happening behind the scenes.’
Jack, who also canvasses by handing out leaflets, said the typical marketing usually ended up in the bin and said he was keen to grab attention.
The barber works alongside four other self-employed stylists and said a proactive approach to marketing works.
He added: ‘I’ve had around 50 people come in with their voucher.
‘The police did pop in and ask why I did it. But it’s not illegal.
‘It did cause a stir in the community but it also has gained traction around Essex. I’ve got people talking.’
A Great Dunmow Town Council spokesperson told a local newspaper: ‘We are aware of reports that imitation parking charge notices have been placed on vehicles in the town, which, on opening, contain a promotional voucher for a local barber.
‘We understand that some residents have been understandably distressed, believing the notices to be genuine.
‘While no official penalties have been issued in this case, placing anything on a vehicle in a way that mimics an enforcement notice is inappropriate and risks causing unnecessary alarm.’
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