When he’s not crying on his kitchen floor or observing the yellow ribbons on his gates, the sanctimonious Christian crooner Sir Cliff Richard is likely to be found bleating with the old harpies on ITV1’s Loose Women.

A  ‘bestie’ of ‘In-Glorious’ Gloria Hunniford – a presenter of the aforementioned tawdry television show – and a man photographed with the paedophile Lord Boothby on several occassions, Sir Cliff, it was revealed today, has had his damages award against the BBC increased from £850,000 to £2 million. Sadly for him, his costs amounted – he somewhat innocuously claims – to £4.5 million, so he’s still left £2.5 million out of pocket. We say: Diddums.

Elsewhere recently, someone called Joy Forbes-Wake organised an event bizarrely named “The Diamond +1 Summer Ball” in honour of this eternal pest.

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Curried Cliff - Sir Cliff Richard visits Barnsley curry house Elachi after being re-interviewed by South Yorkshire Police over allegations of historic against two boys in the 1980s
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Curried Cliff

After Cliff Richard was re-interviewed by police this week, what did he do? He headed off for a curry and said he would be returning to South Yorkshire again

A wining singer – Quinta do Miradouro and Adega do Cantor, Albufeira, Portugal – Sir Cliff Richard wines, Lesley and Nigel Birch – Vida Nova and Onda Nova wines – For sale for £7.5 million ($10.7 million or €9.5 million)
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Portuguese vineyard that produces Sir Cliff Richard’s wine goes up for sale as he awaits a decision as to whether he might face charges in Britain

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According to an email newsletter from photographer Edward Lloyd, “friends and fans flocked” together and “greeted [Sir Cliff] with a standing ovation.” Gloria Hunniford reportedly “got involved in the fun” and the “hero… took to the stage for an energetic performance of his hits.” Fans allegedly “danced to the well-known and loved music” and “a wonderful evening, full of friendship, enthusiasm and music” was had by all.

The menu for the night included: “A delicious dinner of Royal Lancaster trio of salmon with cured salmon, smoked salmon and a salmon fish cake with sour cream and caviar, followed by Dingley Deli roasted pork loin with salt baked beetroot, celeriac and potato gratin, and finishing with raspberry cheesecake with chocolate ice cream and a raspberry macaron.” Talk about pushing the boat out; it sounds like the chef went over the Cliff.

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