Cliff Richard to make first TV appearance since child sex probe

Sir Cliff Richard will make his major first television appearance since an investigation into child sex allegations was dropped. The veteran singer, who has launched legal action against the BBC and South Yorkshire Police for alleged collusion in the case, will step out at the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards along with the Prime Minister, the Prince of Wales and a host of famous faces. After retreating from public life during the two-year probe that saw albums and a biography postponed, Sir Cliff said he was "feeling stronger already" and looking forward to the event. "It was a matter of being patient. I knew it wasn't true. I got through it but I will never forget it," the 76-year-old told the newspaper. "It's an experience I wouldn't want to repeat or for anyone else to go through. They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and I'm trusting that is true." Sir Cliff is due to present an award at the ceremony where Theresa May will praise the "extraordinary" achievements of the country's "unsung heroes". She will say: "Their achievements are extraordinary. But not only that, through what they have done, they have also shown the tremendous bravery, decency and...

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