Hal O’Leary (1927–2021), taught amputee kids to ski

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefKicking off at its 70th anniversary edition in August, the Melbourne International Film Festival is to introduce a trio of new prizes. The best film award will come with a A$140,000 (approximately $100,000) cash reward, making it the richest film prize in the southern hemisphere.Contenders in the new, annual, ten-title MIFF Film Competition can be from any genre, including documentary or animation.

Holly Jones Set in Costa da Caparica, Portugal, amidst the 2008 economic crisis, “Vanda” – which screened at Berlin Film Festival’s European Film Market – tells the true-to-life story of distressed hairdresser turned unlikely criminal Dulce Caroço.Our titular character, played by Gabriella Barros (“Al Berto”), is introduced as she lies on the floor, vacant-faced, smoking a cigarette. Moments later, we see her doused in disguise, a blond wig and oversized sunglasses.In this hour-long, crime-heist episodic, created by Patrícia Müller (“Madre Paula”) and directed by Simão Cayatte (“A Viagem”), Vanda goes from surviving to destitute in a matter of scenes.

Brian McFadden's appearance on This Morning was quick to get viewers talking.

A man who harassed his ex-girlfriend has kicked off over his police mugshot.

Rylan Clark has revealed that he felt as though he was "hit round the face" following his split from Dan Neal after six years of marriage.TV and radio presenter Rylan took four months off work on BBC Radio 2 and was later hospitalised after "losing" himself over the separation. Now, the 33 year old, who recently shared a health update after being rushed to hospital with a mystery illness, has opened up on his mental wellbeing on his podcast Ry-Union, where he explained the break up was "hard to deal with". “I’ve never in my life thought that I would go through a crisis like that," he shared.

Berlin Film Festival has staged its first in-person edition since 2020, soldiering on amid a wave of the COVID omicron variant in Germany and a last-minute virtual pivot for the European Film Market. Here are our main takeaways below:Film Industry Pining For In-Person Meetings Despite the EFM being online, a clutch of buyers and sellers made the trek to Berlin where they held a mix of online and physical meetings in the Marriott and a very bare Gropius Bau.

Emmerdale fans were left in hysterics after Vinny Dingle held a large baguette in an unfortunate position.The character, played by Bradley Johnson, surprised his girlfriend Liv Flaherty (Isobel Steele) with a romantic Valentine’s Day indoor picnic in their lounge in Tuesday night's episode. But fans were left in stitches by Vinny’s unfortunate placement of the baguette by his waist as Liv walked in and he exclaimed: “Surprise!” One fan tweeted: “Ooo Vinny! That’s a long one!! #emmerdale” Get exclusive celebrity stories and reality tv news straight to your inbox with OK! daily newsletter.

Emily Atack appeared to take a swipe at Jack Grealish, following rumours the pair had met up last year. Inbetweeners actress Emily, 32, was linked to footballer Jack, 26, following the claims they had formed a friendship. Emily did not publicly respond to the speculation but Jack denied the claims in an Instagram post.

Ed Meza @edmezavarZDF Enterprises has struck further deals for the first season of post-apocalyptic disaster thriller “Sløborn,” including sales in the U.K., Russia and Japan.The eight-part series is produced by Christian Alvart’s Berlin-based Syrreal Entertainment in co-production with ZDF, Tobis, Nordisk Film and ZDF Enterprises. Alvart, who also penned and helmed the Netflix series “Dogs of Berlin,” co-wrote and directed “Sløborn” along with Adolfo J.

Irish folk duo Hudson Taylor have released the music video for their new single, You Me Myself. 

She may not be back together with her baby daddy, but a pal close to Lauren Goodger has claimed she’s doing everything she can to put on a united front with her ex, Charles Drury. The former couple broke up when devastated Lauren, 35, found out that the 24-year-old builder had allegedly slept with Instagram model Amy Gilbert during a break in their relationship last November. In an interview with new last month, Lauren – who’s more than four months pregnant with her second daughter with Charles – admitted she was “really hurt” by his fling but that her love for him “will never go”.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has marked her 51st birthday by sharing a snap of herself looking stunning in latex lingerie. The radio presenter often posts sexy snaps on Instagram and she's pulled out all the stops for her birthday. In the beautiful picture, the 51 year old wears a latex bra teamed with heart diamanté drop earrings and a silver bracelet.

Melbourne Film Festival Launches $100K Best Film Prize; Southern Hemisphere’s “Richest” Feature CompetitionThe Melbourne International Film Festival is introducing a feature film competition ahead of its 70th anniversary edition.

Train services in Lanarkshire will stop this afternoon as Storm Dudley brings heavy rain and high winds to Scotland.

Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley could be handed a Denmark call in time for the World Cup next winter.

A Scottish mum was horrified after claiming to discover a bloke 'shushing' her baby through a baby monitor bought from an independent manufacturer on Amazon - leaving her fearing the family have been SPIED on for weeks.

A son claimed his parents' pensions for over three decades and was only caught out when his dad turned 100.

Storm Dudley is on the way as Scots brace for gale force winds form this afternoon.

Brother in Every Inch definitely offers the world something it’s never seen before — the training of Russian air force pilots on an actual Russian air base — but guess what: It looks exactly flight training in any other country. All the same, this second feature from director Alexander Zolotukhin (after his debut three years ago with A Russian Youth) does take you somewhere new as it examines the progress of twin brothers as they undergo the rigors of learning to fly jet fighters, even if it’s presented in a semi-arty way that is both aesthetically pleasing and dramatically skimpy. This visually entrancing short feature (just 80 minutes long) premiered in the Encounters section of the Berlin Film Festival.

Channel 4 Pre-Buys ‘Hitler: A Life In Pictures’

Fêted and eternally fabulous, Isabelle Huppert is this year’s Berlin Film Festival honorary Golden Bear laureate for her life’s work so far, with an accompanying program of some of her most celebrated films. About Joan is her newest, screened out of competition as a Berlinale Special gala (though Huppert was unable to make the trip to Berlin after testing positive for Covid). That is quite a lot of weight to carry for Laurent Larivière’s slender story about the malleability of memory. That subject in itself, broad and deep as it is, may be too much for this rickety film to bear, even with Huppert’s flickering brilliance in the title role.

Amanda Holden turned up the heat on Wednesday in honour of her 51st birthday.MORE: Amanda Holden's £35k wellness spends revealed: From fat-burning treatments to facialsThe Heart FM star took to Instagram to share a daring new snapshot with fans, showing her posing in a black bra.WATCH: Amanda Holden's 7 best bikinis and swimsuitsAmanda looks glamorous in the photo with her hair tousled into loose waves, heavy eye makeup, a nude lip and statement heart earrings. "Hello 51," she captioned the post.READ: Amanda Holden's pescatarian diet: the TV star's daily meals revealedMORE: Amanda Holden just did a workout in a mini dress and knee-high boots!The mum-of-two was quickly inundated with birthday well wishes from fans and friends – including Saira Khan, John Torode, Keith Lemon, Myleene Klass and Jess Wright.A post shared by Amanda Holden (@noholdenback)Amanda looks incredible in the daring photographAmanda is no stranger to risqué photographs.

Michelle Dockery! Not only has the Downton Abbey star got engaged, she will soon be seen on the big screen for the film's highly anticipated sequel - and now it has been announced that she will be teaming up with her co-star Michael Fox for an exciting new venture.MORE: Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery confirms engagement to Phoebe Waller-Bridge's brotherThe pair, who first met on the set of hit TV period drama, have been signed by Decca Records Label Group.WATCH: Downton Abbey shares new trailer - but is there trouble ahead for one couple?After becoming firm friends during filming, they soon discovered their shared passion for music. Connecting immediately, both on voice and guitar, Micheal and Michelle started playing regularly as a duo.MORE: Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern on watching on-screen daughters 'grow with confidence'READ: Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes on the difficulties of killing off beloved charactersNow, six years later, they make it official with their first record deal and debut EP, The Watching Silence, due for release on 6 May.