01 Apr 09 Too Much Gas
(seen in The Daily Telegraph)
Commenting on a complaint from a Mr. Arthur Purdey about a large gas bill, a spokesman for North West Gas said, ‘We agree it was rather high for the time of year. It’s possible Mr. Purdey has been charged for the gas used up during the explosion that destroyed his house.’
Tags: arthur, daily telegraph, explosion, gas bill, purdey, spokesman, time of year
03 Jun 08 Mel Ferrer Dead
US actor and director Mel Ferrer has died at the age of 90, a spokesman for his family has said.
Ferrer died at his ranch in California surrounded by family and friends, the spokesman said.
Ferrer starred in scores of films including War and Peace, The Sun Also Rises, and Lili.
He was married to Audrey Hepburn, with whom he worked on several films. In 1967 Ferrer produced Wait Until Dark, in which Hepburn starred.
Tags: audrey hepburn, family and friends, films, lili, mel ferrer, spokesman, sun, war and peace
