Council leader faces being ousted as challenger warns her 'change is coming'

PIERS Morgan has slammed the Eurovision Song Contest as a "rigged farce" after Ukraine took home the trophy last weekend. The Talk TV presenter - who hosts his own show called Uncensored - called out the country's win as a "predictable landslide".

WITH his marriage to Callum Highway on the rocks, Ben Mitchell is down in the dumps. But the EastEnders character is set to face more dark times after being the victim of rape, according to the actor who plays him, Max Bowden.

BRITIAN’S Got Talent judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon enjoyed a boozy lunch with Simon Cowell’s fiancée Lauren Silverman. The women cosied up as they sipped cocktails alongside designer Kelly Hoppen and swimwear designer Melissa Odabash.

BBC Breakfast fans have been left seriously distracted by Louise Minchin's outfit after she returned to the show for Dan Walker's last episode. Louise left BBC Breakfast in September last year, meaning Dan was joined on the red sofa by new co-host Sally Nugent.

BBC Breakfast viewers broke down in tears as Dan Walker bid farewell to the show after six years. Today's show marked Dan's last, after he announced last month that he was leaving the BBC for a new role at Channel 5.

TOWIE's Chloe Brockett has been kicking back in the sunshine after jetting away from all the drama back home. The 21-year-old reality star - revealed to have been part of a nightclub brawl last month - has been in Morocco on a girls' holiday.

LOVE Island star Dale Mehmet looked unrecognisable as he revealed his latest hair transformation. The 25-year-old, who appeared on the show last summer, has swapped his curls for braids and a sharp undercut.

OUR Yorkshire Farm fans did a double take as they gushed over Amanda Owen's latest Instagram post. The Channel 5 star, who recently opened up on daughter Raven's 'grim' birthday', stunned followers with a picture of her 20-year-old cuddling an adorable foal.

Tameside’s first female council leader – who resigned at the eleventh hour amid what she described as a ‘hostile’ leadership challenge – has said they must now put their differences aside.

in his defamation lawsuit against Heard that she had defecated in the bed before going to Coachella festival.According to People, Depp’s security guard told the court that he and Heard “had a conversation pertaining to the surprise she left in the boss’s bed” and that she had told him it was “a horrible practical joke gone wrong”.During his stand-up show last week, Rock reflected on there being “new rules” when it comes to sleeping with other people. “Even if we start fucking, you want that shit rough, you got to ask for it,” LADbible reported he said during his routine.After making the comment, the comedian stressed that it’s important to “believe all women” but then stated his exception.

Shawn Mendes has covered Bruce Springsteen‘s ‘Dancing In The Dark’ for the fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger.The video, which was uploaded to Tommy Hilfiger’s YouTube channel, offers Mendes’ take on the 1984 original as part of the apparel company’s ‘Classics Reborn’ campaign. In it, the pop star dons the campaign’s newest sustainable clothing while backed by a twinkling version of the track, which was the lead single from Springsteen’s ‘Born In The USA’ album.

Kelsey Parker has revealed that gym sessions are helping her to de-stress following the devastating death of her husband Tom Parker. The widow of The Wanted star took to her Instagram story on Monday to share with fans how she is finding time for "me time." Looking casual with her blonde hair pulled back off her face and sporting a light blue t-shirt, 32 year old Kelsey revealed that she had been at the spin class that day. She said: "So I went to spin today.Those that are a member of Virgin, I'm a Virgin member.

3 min read In a plot twist that not even TV’s break out hit Ted Lasso has tackled (pardon the pun), 17-year-old Jake Daniels has become the first UK male professional footballer in more than 30 years to come out as gay and has been praised for his bravery by everyone, including Josh Cavallo, the Australian player whose […]

At the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday, Queen Elizabeth was visibly delighted to see her youngest granddaughter, Lady Louise Windsor, driving a carriage.The Queen beamed from ear-to-ear as she watched her granddaughter compete in the carriage driving at the event.The late Prince Philip shared a very close bond with his granddaughter and they connected over their love of carriage riding. At his funeral, Lady Louise, 18, wore a horse riding related brooch as a sweet nod to him. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Louise also drove the carriage she'd inherited from her grandfather on the first anniversary of his death.

Kim Kardashian has lead congratulatory messages to her sister Kourtney's wedding to Travis Barker, but some members of the family have continued to remain silent on their nuptials. Kourtney, 43, and Blink-182 drummer Travis, 46, tied the knot in an intimate wedding in Santa Barbara over the weekend, where it appeared none of their direct siblings attended.

Frankie Bridge has had a busy few days following the release of her new fashion line with Tesco's clothing range, F&F. The special collection, aptly named F W Bridge, has already garnered 41K followers on Instagram following the launch last week.MORE: Frankie Bridge's intense workout gets interrupted by son Carter in heartwarming clipAfter the news was confirmed, 33-year-old Frankie jetted off to Ibiza with her team to take part in a fabulous, sun-soaked photoshoot just in time for the summer months.WATCH: Frankie Bridge's intense workout interrupted by son CarterTaking to Instagram Stories on Monday, the Loose Women star shared a heartwarming picture with her two sons Carter and Parker upon her return home.MORE: Frankie Bridge shares candid selfie after surprising family revelationSEE: Frankie Bridge debuts magical garden makeover - here's how to recreate it on a budget"Mummy's home," she simply remarked alongside the snap which showed her hugging her two boys, whom she shares with husband Wayne Bridge.According to the F W Bridge Instagram page, the clothing line is available in-store while the rest of the range is available online on Next's website.

Fox Sports reporter Megan Barnard, who was dramatically outed by a former colleague, has spoken out about the incident and how it impacted her life in a revealing new interview.Speaking with Stellar, Barnard, 37, said,“No one should ever be forced to come out before they’re ready, it can be dangerous.”Barnard was relating her personal experience of being outed by her former colleague, AFL journalist Tom Morris, who made disparaging remarks about Bernard’s sexuality in an audio clip posted to a WhatsApp group chat. The leaked audio was made public in March, and outed Barnard, who prior to the leak was not public with being gay.Barnard, who has been a sports presenter for Fox Sports since 2013, told Stellar, “People have messaged to share their stories, struggles and fears of coming out — and of being outed.”“I have tried to respond to everyone that has contacted me. If this resonates with just one person and makes them realise it’s OK to be gay, that it’s not something to hide or run from then sitting down for this article has been worth it,” Barnard said.“I knew I was gay from the age of 12… It was such a painful time during my teens, feeling what I was feeling and desperately wanting those thoughts to go away and to be like everyone else,” Barnard said.“I tried to fight it for years because we had all been taught that being gay ‘wasn’t normal. It was just so overwhelming, it was the elephant in the room.

Boots shoppers can get their hands on perfume, makeup and skincare products for a fraction of the price as the health and beauty retailer slash prices to £10. The high street pharmacy chain’s popular £10 Tuesday event sees dozens of products reduced each week - and these are our top picks.

Manchester United youngster Dan Polakowski has left the club after he was offered a scholarship in the USA earlier in the year.

Fat Friends writer Kay Mellor has died at the age of 71.

TUI has cancelled holidays to Sri Lanka amid a ‘deteriorating’ political and financial situation over in the country.

A new summer themed treat for the Jubilee bank weekend from Asda has left shoppers divided - with some calling for the staff to be 'fired.'

Packing for holidays can feel stressful, it always feels like there's not enough space in the suitcase - but a flight attendant says that you can save space by layering up.

Plans to raise taxi fares in Falkirk in August are now open for comments from the public.

Jamie Vardy has come to support his wife Rebekah as the Wagatha Christie libel trial with Coleen Rooney continues. Rebekah's Instagram account was accused by Coleen of leaking fake stories about her in October 2019 in a now-infamous Instagram post dubbed Wagatha Christie. Rebekah, 40, denies the allegations and is suing 36 year old Coleen for libel.

Scriptwriter Kay Mellor has died aged 71. A spokesperson for her TV production company, Rollem Productions, said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely and sudden passing of our beloved friend, mentor and colleague Kay Mellor on Sunday 15th May 2022. “We have lost a phenomenal talent and a true luminary.

N-Dubz have announced their reunion after an 11 year hiatus.

Band of Gold writer Kay Mellor has died aged 71, it has been announced. Mellor who was also best known for penning hit seres including Fat Friends which aired from 2000 until 2005, died on Sunday (May 15).