A report into the abuse carried out by Jimmy Savile at a top hospital has been delayed to gather new evidence, further angering victims of the late entertainer.

The BBC and Jimmy Savile’s estate are being sued on behalf of 31 alleged sex abuse victims.

Over 50 of Jimmy Savile’s sex abuse victims will seek compensation from the BBC, the NHS, the disgraced TV presenter’s estate and other organisations, their lawyer has said.

Comedian Freddie Starr was released on bail for a second time last night after being questioned by police investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal.

A lawyer who is representing more than 20 people who claim to have been sexually assaulted by Jimmy Savile has said that the BBC and three hospitals could face legal action from alleged victims.

Freddie Starr, who was arrested yesterday by police officers investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal, returned for further questioning today.

A CUSTOMER left seriously disabled after contracting food poisoning from eating a kebab is suing a restaurant owner for more than €445,614, his lawyer confirmed yesterday.