world News

EASTENDERS fans are certain a ‘wild card’ suspect attacked Cindy Beale ahead of the huge 40th anniversary reveal.

An unidentified assailant left Cindy (Michelle Collins) for dead at Christmas – after hitting her over the head with a shovel.

BBC

Cindy was left for dead in a shock Christmas attack[/caption]

Handout

Viewers have predicted a shock return for Cindy Williams[/caption]

BBC

Bobby Beale has been suggested as a possible suspect[/caption]

With various theories flying around, fans reckon a ‘wild card’ will be unmasked as the mystery villain.

One viewer wrote on X: “Whoever is holding the locket will not be revealed until the live episode, mark my words!

“Wild card predictions though, Cindy Jr or Jane.”

Another added: “It could be lots of people but I’m going Cindy Jr, Jane, Bobby or Kathy.”

While a third penned: “It’s either Bobby, Jane or Cindy Jr.”

Cindy’s daughter Cindy Williams (Mimi Keene) last appeared in Walford a decade ago.

However, fans have predicted she could return after being mentioned on-screen.

Elsewhere, Bobby (Clay Milner Russell) is half-brother to Cindy’s daughter Lucy – and her killer.

Cindy was not fond of Bobby although he ultimately left the Square last year.

Viewers know he previously dated Cindy’s daughter Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) – until she cheated on him.

Key to Bobby’s departure was his adoptive mum Jane (Laurie Brett), who returned briefly last year.

She and Cindy finally came face-to-face and soon established a frosty relationship.

Could any of these familiar faces be responsible for the attack?

In Monday’s episode, viewers saw Cindy finally come face-to-face with her attacker.

Having armed herself with Phil Mitchell’s (Steve McFadden) gun, she went to No.45 – firmly believing Ian is the culprit.

Cindy then found someone holding her missing locket – which had been stolen in the attack.

Fans weren’t shown this person’s face, meaning the mystery continued on.

Official suspects include Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), George Knight (Colin Salmon) and Junior Knight (Micah Balfour).

Also in the frame are Cindy’s children – Anna, Peter Beale (Thomas Law) and Gina Knight (Francesca Henry).

Rounding out the list are Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) and Elaine Knight (Harriet Peacock).

EastEnders continues on BBC One and iPlayer.

BBC

Some fans think Jane Beale could be returning[/caption]

PA

Several characters are under suspicion for the attack[/caption]

THE Still Game cast are in mourning after the sad death of ‘Auld Eric’ actor Jimmy Martin.

The veteran ace joined the BBC sitcom in 2002 and bowed out of it seven years ago – but was still a favourite with fans and fellow actors until he passed away.

BBC

Greg Hemphill, who played Victor McDade, paid tribute to his showbiz pal[/caption]

BBC

Jane McCarry, who played Craiglang gossip Isa Drennan, shared kind words[/caption]

PA:Press Association

The Still Game cast were in mourning after the loss of their beloved co-star[/caption]

During his time on the show, he had fans in stitches with his hilarious antics including wetting himself in the Clansman.

And his co-stars have rushed online to share their fond memories of the much-loved star.

Still Game creator and co-star Greg Hemphill, who played larger-than-life pensioner Victor McDade, hailed his “amazing” pal.

The 55-year-old said: “Very sad to hear that the wonderful Jimmy Martin has passed away.

“He really was an amazing fella and a joy to be around.

“Full of great stories about cutting about Byres Road in the 60’s, about his time in the Navy, and of course, the only genuine auld yin amongst us. We will miss you, Jimmy.”

Still Game director Michael Hines broke the news and wrote: “Just to let all the fans out there know that Jimmy Martin ‘Eric’ passed away today.

“He was a wonderful actor and I was honoured to call him a pal.”

And Jane McCarry, 54, who played Craiglang gossip Isa Drennan in Still Game, was among the first to lead the tributes.

She said: “Jimmy was a fantastic character, full of stories and fun.

“I’m so glad he received the British Empire Medal last year.

“That meant so much to him. He will be dearly missed but what a life he has had. Farewell auld pal.”

Jimmy enjoyed an acting career spanning 40 years, appearing in the likes of Taggart and Take the High Road.

But he made his name as a part of the Craiglang gang.

BBC Handout

Still Game legend Jimmy Martin has sadly passed away aged 93[/caption]

Fans of the show flocked to pay tribute to remember the “absolute legend”.

One wrote: “Met him on a couple of occasions, absolute gentleman!”

Another said: “An integral part of an amazing show.”

Comedy icon Jimmy served time in the Royal Navy and was recognised for his dedication to the country last year.

The grandad of two signed up to serve his country with pride at age 17.

Jimmy received the British Empire Medal in November, which is awarded for “meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown.”

His daughter Jennifer joked at the time: “We are wondering if they maybe have a translator at Buckingham Palace because I can’t image Camilla and Charles are very fluent in Craiglang.

“But dad is totally delighted and so are we. It’s absolutely great for him to be recognised like this.”

A representative for celeb management group Red Shoe Entertainment said: “We are deeply saddened to share the news that Jimmy Martin, the beloved actor known for playing Eric in Still Game, has passed away.

“His warmth, humour, and unforgettable performances brought joy to so many, and his legacy will live on through the laughter he shared with the world.

“Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who loved him. Rest in peace, Jimmy.”

It’s the year of the medical procedural! Following the debuts of ABC’s Doctor Odyssey, Fox’s Doc, Max’s The Pitt and CBS’ Watson, Netflix will scrub in for rounds with Pulse on Thursday, April 3. The 10-episode drama — which hails from executive producer Zoe Robyn (Hawaii Five-0, The Equalizer), who will serve as co-showrunner alongside […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant’s recent comments about the NBA All-Star Game sparked a candid response from ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith during Tuesday’s broadcast of First Take. Durant, in response to criticism surrounding this past weekend’s All-Star festivities in San Francisco, took to social media to share his thoughts on the discourse surrounding the […]

The post Kevin Durant’s All-Star comments draw brutally honest Stephen A. Smith admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is giving praise to the Los Angeles Dodgers, following their 2024 season. The Dodgers won the World Series, and Cohen is truly impressed. "They've built a great business over there with revenues that are significantly above almost any other team and that gives them the ability to do things […]

The post Mets’ Steve Cohen gives Dodgers their flowers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Following the Connecticut Sun trading away Alyssa Thomas, it launched the beginning of the end for the franchise. Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti understands where the franchise is going. Following the Thomas trade, they made a barrage of deals. DiJonai Carrington was sent to the Dallas Wings, and DeWanna Bonner signed with the Indiana Fever. However, […]

The post Sun’s president claims GM is being ‘threatened’ by agents, other GMs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With Charlie McAvoy in the hospital and officially ruled out of the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday night, Vancouver Canucks defenseman and reigning Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes is on his way to Boston. However, the superstar will only be able to play if one of America’s 18 skaters are unable to suit up. […]

The post Quinn Hughes replacing Charlie McAvoy for 4 Nations final, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Texas Rangers’ title defense in 2024 did not go as planned. After winning the 2023 World Series, Texas took the field last April to high expectations, but a spate of injuries helped derail their season, leading to a 78-84 finish. The team can reset headed into 2025, and it appears two critical pieces are […]

The post Jacob deGrom, Corey Seager get massive 2025 updates after 2024 injury woes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A CLASSIC Xbox game with a very familiar title could be worth nearly £650 if you still have it.

In fact, even the loose disc without its box might fetch over £100.

PA:Press Association

The original Xbox was one of the iconic consoles of the noughties[/caption]

SCI - X-Box

The Futurama game landed on Xbox in 2003 and received middling reviews – but is now a prized collectible[/caption]

If you owned an original Xbox, dive into those cupboards or head up into the loft immediately.

The smash-hit console was home to some iconic titles like Halo and Fable – but there’s a TV-inspired game that is now worth serious cash.

Futurama came out on the Xbox in August 2003, inspired by the iconic TV show of the same name.

And video game collectibles tracker PriceCharting says that a sealed copy of the game is now worth as much as £648.

Better still, a professionally graded copy of Futurama for the original Xbox could go for as much as £936.

PriceCharting keeps track of online sales of old games and consoles, creating a rolling list of their values.

As these classic games become harder to find, their prices can increase steeply.

And that’s the case for Futurama, which is generally considered to be one of the Xbox’s rarer titles.

That means that even a loose Futurama disc can still fetch decent money, with the website listing its value as £132.

If you have a complete packed that’s been opened, you could get £179.

The box on its own is said to be worth £52, while the manual is listed with a value of £71.

What you need to keep in mind is that these are simply estimates based on previous sales of the games.

So there’s no guarantee that your own copy can be traded for these amounts.

However, you could be in luck and find that your Futurama game goes for even more money than the prices listed here. You just have to sell to the right collector at the right time.

SCi Games

LOOK TO THE FUTURE

If you do have a copy, it might be worth hanging onto it – as the price could rise even higher in the future.

Futurama is a 3D platformer inspired by the hit sci-fi cartoon created by The Simpsons mastermind Matt Groening.

It was released for both Xbox and PlayStation 2, and is now a prized collectible.

For a start, the game contains cutscenes that are considered to be a “lost episode” of Futurama.

Sadly, the game received middling reviews and didn’t sell particularly well.

That meant that the supply of the game ended up being limited.

The TV show was also cancelled on August 10, just nine days after the game’s release in the UK.

These reasons combined explain why some collectors are willing to hand over hundreds of pounds for a decent copy of the game.

THE Government has been accused of breaking a pre-election promise to children in need of spinal surgeries as 37 kids remain waiting over 6 months for operations.

In the weeks before the general election, former Health Minister Stephen Donnelly briefed the Cabinet on the latest waiting list figures for children in need of surgeries for conditions such as scoliosis and spina bifida.

Getty

A series of measures had been taken to reduce the waiting list, including adding capacity to our children’s hospitals, using adult hospitals, and flying children to London and New York for their operations.

Donnelly – who was not re-elected – claimed that the number of children waiting longer than four months for their surgeries would fall from 72 to below 20 by the end of 2024.

However, the latest figures from Children’s Health Ireland show that there are still 37 kids waiting over six months for spinal surgeries.

Three children have been on the waiting list for surgery for over two years.

The latest figures from the end of January show that there are 230 children currently waiting for spinal surgeries.

The total number of children waiting for surgery has fallen marginally every month for the past six months since July last year when 287 kids were waiting for operations.

Sinn Fein health spokesman David Cullinane has accused the Government of breaking yet another promise to children in need of spinal surgeries.

In 2017, then-Health Minister Simon Harris vowed that no child would wait longer than four months for these surgeries – a promise that was broken.

Deputy Cullinane said: “When the government was under pressure in the lead into the general election, promises were made that no more than 20 children would still be waiting longer than four months by the end of 2024.

“This did not happen, and it is another target missed.

“Parents and advocates were sceptical of the last Minister’s half-baked plans and promises, and sadly they have once again been proven right.

“Children’s Health Ireland has been the subject of intense scrutiny over the last few years, with several reviews and investigations by HIQA and the HSE still ongoing.

“These reviews have dragged on for far longer than initially stated, and the regular updates which were promised never materialised.

“There are still no answers to any of the questions which are being asked of CHI’s governance and safety arrangements, and they continue to miss their targets for spinal surgery waiting lists.”