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Legendary stuntman Roy Scammell, who lived in St Albans. - Credit: Matt Adams An iconic stuntman who appeared in the likes of Alien, Flash Gordon, Doctor Who and A Clockwork Orange has died at the age of 88. Bricket Wood resident Roy Scammell, who also enjoyed a career as a dancer, ice skater and actor, was born in Kingsbury on July 28 1932 and died on May 15 2021 at Luton and Dunstable Hospital following a short illness. He left school at the age of 13 and pursued a passion for skating, landing a semi-pro title for the Wembley Lions. In between games he worked on an act jumping over 16 barr...

Last modified on Sat 1 May 2021 04.46 EDT The composer Elaine Hugh-Jones, who has died aged 93, made a striking contribution to English song. In her survey New Vocal Repertory (vol 1, 1986), the soprano Jane Manning wrote of the pleasure of discovering a composer with a complete mastery of voice and piano writing: “Although they are firmly based on a traditional musical style – that of English post-Romantic – the songs are not in the least derivative [but show] a wonderful assurance and freshness of approach and an exceptionally sensitive response to words.” The works in question were...

Where are all the Top Gear hosts now - cast feud, sad death and near-fatal accident The popular motor show Top Gear has achieved worldwide success - and here at DailyStar online we take a look at some of the presenters who have made it the success it is today. From original hosts Tom Coyne and Angela Rippon, to modern day trio Freddie Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris, it's certainly been one hell of a ride