Former EastEnders star says she has 'the perfect gift' as she celebrates anniversary

Saltburn star Barry Keoghan was reportedly booted out of a popular four-star hotel in Scotland for "misbehaving" at the bar during the breakdown of his relationship with ex Alyson Kierans.

Motherwell have announced midfielder Callum Slattery will miss the rest of the season after picking up a serious knee injury.

A Scots boozer has shared shocking CCTV pictures of masked robbers stealing a staff tip jar.

A Paisley cancer survivor who struggles to walk says she is living in fear after multiple fires have broken out in an neighbouring property.

Hundreds of schools in northern Scotland have been closed as a result of heavy snowfall.

A scattering of new weather warnings has been issued by the Met Office for later this week, with the experts warning that sleet, snow and ice could lead to chaos for drivers and public transport users.

The Office is still one of the most popular syndicated TV shows on the air today, and fans have been wondering if there will ever be a reboot.

We’re only halfway through January 2024 and so far, three TV shows have already been canceled by various streamers.

Action Bronson has been announced as a headliner at Manchester’s Outbreak Festival this June.The US rapper will top the bill at the Manchester festival this summer, which takes place at the Bowlers Exhibition Centre from June 28-30.The announcement comes after the hardcore and punk festival – which is billed as “a platform to the UK’s consistently thriving counterculture” – announced their first batch of acts in December.Action Bronson will headline the Friday of the festival (June 28) alongside JPEGMafia, Flatbush Zombies, The Garden and more, followed by Basement on Saturday (June 29).Tickets are on sale now from here with full weekend passes available, as well as single Friday and combined Saturday and Sunday entry.Other acts announced on the line-up include Soccer Mommy, Show Me The Body, Poison The Well, Angel Du$t, Mannequin Pussy, Ceremony, Touché Amoré, Movements, Incendiary and Mindforce.Organisers have said that more news will be coming soon, and you can check out the full line-up so far below.2024Much more still to come including 3 headliners.Tickets on sale now.https://t.co/22df2EgSFI#Outbreak24 pic.twitter.com/PXhmoLybpo— Outbreak Fest (@OutbreakFest) December 15, 2023Elsewhere at the festival, Joyce Manor will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of ‘Never Hungover Again’, Nothing will perform 2014’s ‘Guilty Of Everything’, The Hotelier will celebrate a decade of ‘Home, Like Noplace Is There’ and Thursday will perform a set comprising tracks from two of their most celebrated albums, ‘War All The Time’ and ‘Full Collapse’.Last year’s edition of the festival was headlined by Denzel Curry, Death Grips, Converge and Bane.Action Bronson’s last album, ‘Cocodrillo Turbo’, came out in April 2022.

The Iowa caucus on Monday will be like no other —- and that was apparent from the start, well before subzero weather raised doubts about turnout, stymied campaigns in the final sprint and left an army of reporters and consultants seeking the warm refuge of Des Moines hotel lobbies.

The Berlin Film Festival today unveiled further titles for the 2024 edition of its Berlinale Special Presentations sidebar section alongside its classics program. Scroll down for the full list of titles announced today.

Oppenheimer has won big at this year’s Critics Choice Awards, but actor Cillian Murphy missed out on receiving the award for Best Actor in one of the main upsets of the night.Christopher Nolan’s epic film about the father of the atomic bomb took home eight awards in total. Nolan earned the award for Best Director and Best Picture, while the film also saw Robert Downey Jr win the award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss, the former head of the US Atomic Energy Commission.Murphy lost out at the awards however to Paul Giamatti, who won Best Actor for his turn in The Holdovers. Collecting his award for best director, Nolan said: “To mangle a quote from Sir Isaac Newton, ‘If I appear tall it’s because I stand on the shoulders of giants’ – the particular giants I am standing on is Kai (Bird) and Marty (Sherwin) who wrote the incredible book American Prometheus and spent 25 years doing it.“I thank you Kai for trusting me with your work and Marty, unfortunately he left us before I was able to show him the final script, but Kai your constant reassurances once you saw the film that he would have approved meant the world to me.”Downey Jr meanwhile used his acceptance speech for Best Supported Actor to take joking aim at the critics who have reviewed him negatively in the past.He said: “I was thinking this morning, I just love critics… you know, they’ve given me such beautiful feedback, really just so many great moments, and some of it is so poetic.

Taylor Swift has been accused of “disenchanting” NFL fans by American football veteran Tony Dungy.The pop sensation has made headlines in recent months for her numerous appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games after she started dating tight end Travis Kelce.Swift first attended a game back in September, and has been regularly spotted cheering on Kelce in suites and the stands at games since then.Speaking with Fox News, former professional football player and coach Dungy was asked about a poll that revealed less than 25 per cent of Gen Z considered themselves “avid sports fans”.“I think we’ll always have sports in some form or fashion. Some people are disenchanted with it,” Dungy said (per USA Today).When asked specific about the Taylor Swift effect, he added: “That’s the thing that’s disenchanting people with sports now.“There’s so much on the outside coming in.

Blondie have announced an extra show at Halifax Piece Hall this summer due to huge demand.The US new wave band’s first outdoor show at the Halifax venue, taking place Sunday, June 9 has sold out. They have now added a second on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the same venue.Tickets for the extra show go on sale 9am GMT Friday (January 19).

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer dominating the evening.The Cillian Murphy-starring film about the father of the atomic bomb took away eight awards on the night including Best Director and Best Picture. Murphy was expected to take home Best Actor, but lost out to Paul Giamatti, who won Best Actor for his turn in The Holdovers in one of the biggest upsets of the evening.

Glastonbury Festival have issued a warning about “bogus” ticket sellers and touts ahead of the upcoming 2024 re-sale.Organisers shared a statement to social media this weekend (January 14) warning hopeful buyers to not fall victim to scams, reiterating that this year’s tickets are sold out.They added that any cancellations for this year’s festival – which takes place Wednesday June 26 through to Sunday June 30, 2024 at Worthy Farm in Pilton – would be available in their official re-sale this spring.“Please do not risk falling victim to touts, bogus operators or fake promotions / contests,” the post read.A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest)“If you have doubts about any company offering tickets, accommodation or competitions to access Glastonbury Festival please contact the Festival office.“Tickets for this year’s Festival are sold out. Any cancellations will be made available via official resales in the Spring.”The post continued that while “some of the Festival’s official partners may run officially endorsed competitions in the coming months” as of Sunday, January 14, “there are currently NO legitimate ticket contests running for Glastonbury 2024”.Successful Glastonbury 2024 ticket purchasers were required to pre-register for general sale with an official ID, a move introduced in an attempt to cut down on touts.

Emmy Awards, which takes place this week.The ceremony was originally scheduled to take place last September, but the awards were postponed due to the continuing writer and director’s strikes in Hollywood.Read on for all the information about when the Emmys are happening, who is nominated and how you can watch in the UK.The awards are taking place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday January 15, 2024.There will be 26 awards presented on the night, and they will be hosted by actor, comedian and presenter Anthony Anderson.The ceremony will be broadcast live on the Fox network in the US, but those in the UK will have to wait until Tuesday January 16 when the awards will be broadcast on Sky Max and Sky Showcase.The broadcast will begin at 9pm GMT and end at 11pm GMT.Yes, but those were for the 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The ceremony took place on Saturday (January 6) at the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles and honoured artistic and technical achievements in American primetime television programming.The Last Of Us, which received the most nominations – 19 to be exact – also emerged as the biggest winner of the night, taking home eight awards.You can check out the full list of winners of these awards here.The nominations for the 75th Emmy Awards were announced last July, before the ceremony was delayed because of the strikes.

Lil Nas X‘s controversial new single ‘J Christ’ has received a stamp of approval from the Church Of Satan.The singer and rapper’s comeback single landed last week and he faced backlash and controversy surrounding the ‘J Christ’ cover artwork, which depicts him lying on a crucifix as five bystanders begin to raise him off the ground.In the video, impersonators of Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Ed Sheeran, Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama and more appear as a gospel choir sings: “Oh lord please/ Deliver us/ Deliver me.”In an interview with TMZ, Church Of Satan leader David Harris described the track and video as “fantastic.”It comes after the organisation also supported Lil Nas X back in 2021, when he faced controversy after promoting that he would be selling selling 666 pairs of limited edition “Satan Shoes” – each containing a drop of real human blood.Lil Nas X was accused of making a “mockery of Christ” with the song’s artwork, and responded by revealing that he was going to university to join a Biblical Studies programme. He will undertake a dual concentration in Christian Leadership and Biblical Studies later this year at Liberty University, a Christian university in Virginia.In the caption, Lil Nas X wrote: “I know some of yall hate me right now but i want yall to know im literally about to go to college for biblical studies in the fall.

Paul McCartney‘s younger brother Mike has shared a health update after spending his 80th birthday in hospital.On January 8, Mike McCartney spoke to fans on X/Twitter and shared a photo of himself aged 22, saying: “I’m now 80..can u believe! and haven’t changed at all! You won’t believe how I spent my 80th!”A week later, he then explained more on the same platform, telling followers: “I mentioned you wouldn’t believe HOW I spent my 80th birthday didn’t I?“The glorious celebrations were spent in our local hospital! The NHS nurses, doctors & staff were, as always magnificent. I’m now, thankfully out.

John Lennon from being deported from the US in the 1970s, had died aged 90.Wildes died last Monday (January 8) at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, his family said. He had fallen ill after suffering a series of strokes.His name became known in the music world in 1972 when he took on the case of helping Lennon and Yoko Ono to extend their visas.In a statement, his son Michael Wildes said: “Dad felt he effectively lived the American Dream for a kid from Olyphant, PA and spent his life facilitating the same experience for scores more.

Cradle Of Filth have given fans an update on when to expect the release of their long-awaited collaboration with Ed Sheeran.The collaboration was first revealed in 2021, when the band’s frontman Dani Filth revealed that he had been in touch with the pop star and that Sheeran had invited him “up to his place”.Work on the track was progressing in 2022 according to Filth, with work then halted due to Sheeran becoming a father. Filth was then pictured at the pub with Sheeran and producer Scott Atkins in late 2022, with a tentative release date of summer 2023 then set.While the track didn’t arrive then, Filth has now spoken to Polish YouTube channel Pełna Kulturka about progress on the track.“One of the surprises, obviously, but it’s not so much a surprise is that we’ve got a song that we have Ed Sheeran guesting on,” he said. “It’s gonna be on the album.”He added that “people have heard it and loved it” and that the song is “what you imagine — it’s Cradle Of Filth and it’s Ed Sheeran.

Antiques Roadshow fans were moved as the BBC show paid tribute to the late expert, Henry Sandon. The much-loved expert passed away on Christmas Day at a care home in Malvern, Worcestershire, aged 95. His son John shared the sad news and said his dad was like a "favourite uncle" to everyone.

Traitors fans have predicted a massive twist in the BBC murder mystery that could save a major fan favourite. In Friday's episode, viewers were left on a cliffhanger as Diane was handed a poison chalice that will eliminate her if she drinks from it. Claudia set the Traitors the tricky task of committing murder in plain sight, making the three secret assassins discuss who they were planning to eliminate and getting them to drink from a poison chalice.

Reality legends Gemma Collins and James “Arg” Argent have engaged in more than a few public spats since calling time on their rocky relationship once and for all in 2020. But after Arg appeared to take another swipe at his ex last week, a source tells OK! the GC won’t let him stand in the way of her fairy tale ending with fiancé Rami Hawash.

When it comes to travelling abroad, a number of rules exist to protect The King and other members of his family when they fly overseas and some of them are unbelievable. Whether it is bringing their own alcohol for fear of poisoning or not allowing two or more heirs to the throne to travel in the same plane - all the rules are in place for a reason.There is another important royal custom which has been bought in after a previous experience left the late Queen unprepared for her monumental return to the UK. This rule now affects every member of the Royal Family whenever they travel abroad so that a similar situation doesn't arise.

Viewers of 22 Kids and Counting have been left divided after Britain's biggest brood revealed they were hunting for a new house that would divide their family. Sue Radford, 48, and her husband Noel, 52, who are parents to a whopping 22 children, shared that they had found a property they liked – but it could split up their kids.The TV stars are parents to Christopher, 34; Sophie, 29; Chloe, 28; Jack, 26; Daniel, 24; Luke, 23; Millie, 22; Katie, 20; James, 19; Ellie, 18; Aimee, 17; Josh, 16; Max, 14; Tillie, 13; Oscar, 11; Casper, 11; Hallie, eight; Phoebe, seven; Archie, six; Bonnie, four; and three-year-old Heidie.The latest episode of their Channel 5 series saw the couple reveal their decision to move house in hopes of getting more "privacy" for their children.

It’s time for a new era of Love Island as familiar faces return to the iconic villa as part of the brand new Love Island All Stars series. With contestants including Georgia Harrison, Chris Taylor and Kaz Kamwi set to give love another go, we expect things to get hot, hot, hot. But while many of the Islanders may be getting to know people they’ve never met before, for some contestants things will be a little bit different.

Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker has revealed she was taken to hospital on a stretcher following a skiing accident during her latest trip to France. The YouTuber, 23, has been holidaying in Tignes with her brother Jed Barker and his girlfriend Imogen Cribb.

Katie Hopkins has been reported by outraged social media users after she took another nasty swipe at Kate Garraway following her vile reaction to Derek Draper's death.

Elderslie is being targeted as a new tourist hotspot with a bid to make more of the area’s connection to William Wallace.

After thousands of tweets and petitions, McDonald's has officially confirmed the return of one of its most popular breakfast items.

Heavyweight knock-out artist Deontay Wilder's hopes of regaining the world heavyweight title have been dashed, with the 'Bronze Bomber' slumping down the WBC rankings following his defeat to Joseph Parker last month.

A spotlight has been shone on "culture" and "transparency" issues within Renfrewshire Council as a watchdog examines the organisation's response to the Dargavel Primary School capacity saga.

Long-haul flights can be a really exciting experience, as it often means a relaxing and enjoyable holiday is waiting for you on the other side.

Rangers boss Philippe Clement looks likely to escape a touchline ban after his La Manga dismissal.

Vera star Brenda Blethyn has revealed she nearly didn't agree to star in a new series of the ITV drama.