ON TWITTER

#COMEY

Responding to the backlash over his controversial decision to fire FBI Director James Comey, President Donald Trump began his day with tweets aimed at Democrats and critics. @jamiedupree tweeted: “The truth is both parties have been all over Comey at various times, including the President.” @ethicistforhire added: “Does Trump think the FBI is an airline?” @massdems posted: “We need someone who will do a far better job bringing back the spirit and prestige of the presidency.” @Randpaul said: “I was not a huge Comey fan, he politicised investigations, both sides of the aisle lost confidence in him. Lots of crocodile tears in DC.”

#RIPMICHAELPARKS

Director Kevin Smith announced Michael Parks’ passing saying he wrote Red State and Tusk specifically for the actor. Parks also appeared in Quentin Tarantino films like Kill Bill: Vol 2 and on the series Twin Peaks. @Thatkevinsmith tweeted: “I hate to report that my cinematic muse #michaelparks has passed away. Michael was, and will…” @simonsaybrams added: “Oh god. RIP Michael Parks. My favourite Parks performances haves always been whatever I just saw him in last (BLOOD FATHER right now).” @Jimmygeurts posted: “RIP Michael Parks. Twin Peaks, Tarantino and The Assassination of Jesse James is a fine body of work to leave behind.” @jenyamato said: “Before acting, Michael Parks picked fruit, dug ditches, drove trucks, and fought fires. He also sang. RIP.”

#DRAYTONMANOR

The girl who died in theme park accident has been named as Evha Jannath. The 11-year-old died during a school visit to Drayton Manor theme park in Staffordshire. @chrissiesavvas tweeted: “‘I think it was her last ride before going home’. Heartbreaking.”

#PAGER

Vodafone will shut down its pager service after a sale of the network fell through. @prashantrao tweeted: “There are still functioning pager networks?”