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Declan Donnelly was spotted exiting a restaurant in Mayfair alongside The One Show's Alex Jones after an evening of celebrations.The famous pair were among the attendees at Katherine Jenkins' star-studded birthday dinner. Katherine, who turns 44 on 29 June, held a lavish get-together at Bacchanalia restaurant in London to mark her upcoming birthday.The opera singer invited several famous faces to the bash, including Piers Morgan and Darcey Bussell. Dec, 48, and Alex, 47, looked all partied out as they left the restaurant in a taxi together.

Sigourney Weaver has been awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the upcoming Venice International Film Festival.

More details about Daniel Duffield final hours have emerged after the 24-year-old paramedic was named as one of two people found dead at a house in Staffordshire earlier this week. Daniel's body was found by the local ambulance service on Tuesday, 25 June, and identified informally alongside that of Lauren Evans, 22, from Bridgend, South Wales.

The Bear has returned to Disney+ for its hotly-anticipated third season - but fans appear to be torn over the award-winning comedy. After an explosive first episode, some reckon the rest of the series is 'monotonous and tiresome.'

The summer of 2024 has been unusually cold and damp - even for Scotland - and forecasters say the gloomy weather won't let up this weekend.

Cooking isn't as easy as it looks.

A TikTok star who flew to Tenerife to hunt for missing Jay Slater made an unpleasant admission about his quest on This Morning. Paul Arnott, who operates the popular Down the Rapids page with over 153k followers, joined in the search for the missing 19 year old and was interviewed by the telly show's crime reporter, Isla Traquair, on Thursday, 27 June.

Two Love Island stars have reportedly been dumped from the villa just days before the Casa Amor - and its inevitable drama - kicks off.The brutal dumping follows days of tensions and rows in the house, and apparently left the housemates angry and reduced some of them to "tears".The public vote opened at the end of last night's episode (Wednesday, 27 June) and viewers were once again asked to vote for their favourite islanders. According a source, the results don't go down well this year's contestants.

When it comes to jet-setting royals, there are some fascinating and strict rules in place to ensure the safety of the King and his family during their overseas travels. From carrying their own booze to avoid poisoning, to always having a mourning outfit ready for sudden bereavements, each protocol is steeped in royal reasoning. But one particularly intriguing rule is designed to safeguard the monarchy's lineage by limiting which family members can share a flight.

Shoppers looking for a breezy summer dress love this midi dress by Roman - and it's currently on sale online.The brand launched its big summer sale, offering huge discounts on a selection of summer essentials and this Light Blue Floral Border Print Midi Dress has left many customers impressed.The versatile dress can be worn on anytime whether you're hosting a garden barbecue, evening soirée or summer wedding , the "simple yet elegant" cut made it a summer favourite for many. Satisfied shoppers even gave it an impressive 4.9 out of five stars. READ MORE: Love Island's Grace Jackson leaves fans baffled with controversial bikini trend READ MORE: 'I tested Dyson's top-rated air purifying fan as a hayfever sufferer - here's how I slept' Now priced at £40 in the sale, the sought-after dress is available online from UK 10 to UK 20, it boasts a classic round neckline with angel sleeves reaching the elbows and a skirt that flows effortlessly over the body.

Ninja's latest Double Stack air fryer, dubbed the brand's 'best' device, is now available at its lowest-ever price during a massive summer sale. Bargain hunters can snap up the Ninja Double Stack XL 9.5L Air Fryer for £215.99 here by using the voucher code STACKED20 - that's a whopping £54 off its usual price of £269.99.

EastEnders' brand new £87million set has been hit by a rather unexpected drama a rat invasion.The BBC had to dial up pest control pronto when the pesky rodents were seen scurrying around the soap's prop store, nibbling on props and setting up camp in Albert Square. The Sun got the scoop with a report claiming: "Attended site for call-out due to reported rat activity in the EastEnders prop store mezzanine floor." It went on to detail: "A thorough visual inspection was carried out showing chewed products/ nesting material." An insider spilled the beans to the tabloid, saying: "'EastEnders' has always tried to represent London and that's become a little too true with an outbreak of rats." They dished out more dirt: "No one wants to see rodents at work and they have been causing a headache by chewing props and leaving droppings everywhere." But fear not, fans of Walford's favourite pub the Queen Vic remains untouched by the rodent ruckus.The source quipped: "Thankfully none have made it into the Queen Vic - yet." Despite the furry fiasco, the BBC soap has downplayed the situation, denying any major "infestation" but confirming that "specialists" have occasionally been summoned to tackle these uninvited guests.

A decade-long love story of two young men is the subject of Netflix‘s latest Asian series, Soul Mate.

The Biden vs Trump debate took place in the small hours of the morning in many parts of the world but one only needed to watch a few clips and glance at headlines within minutes of waking up to get a feel for what had happened.

EXCLUSIVE: Rapman utilized a superpower of his own — one that didn’t require him to don figure-hugging spandex tights and a cape — to survive the setbacks he encountered making the earthshaking new Netflix drama Supacell that began streaming Thursday. 

EXCLUSIVE: Narrative Pictures has wrapped production on Christmas at Plumhill Manor, a rom-com set in the heart of the UK countryside.

Alex Ritman In her 2022 Toronto curtain raiser “The Swimmers,” telling the true story of two Syrian sisters and their emotional and gruelling journey to Europe to escape the civil war, director Sally El-Hossaini went to great lengths to ensure authenticity, using real-life refugees both in-front of and behind the camera. For Counterpoints Arts, the U.K.

On Friday's episode of Good Morning Britain, Charlotte Hawkins kicked off her news segment with some "breaking news".T he ITV star informed viewers: "Good morning and starting with some breaking news." She continued: "The UK's recovery from recession has been stronger than previously thought.The Office of National Statistics has issued revised growth figures for the first quarter and says that GDP rose by 0.7 percent between January and March ant not at six percent as it had originally estimated." The GMB X account also posted a snippet of Charlotte's announcement on social media, captioning it: "BREAKING NEWS." It then reiterated what Charlotte had said on the show. Fans quickly took to the comments section on social media, with one saying: "Good - but not great," reports the Mirror. Another chimed in: "That's bigging up a 0.1% difference a bit too much there." A third commented: "Now none of us trust ONS.That's not right.

Radio 2 DJ Vernon Kay had to go old-school on his show after a system failure left him scrambling to play CDs on air.The radio presenter was coming to the end of his show on June 27, playing Won’t Get Fooled Again by The Who, when the music cut out and he had to call for help over the airwaves. He called out for help from listeners, saying: “I don’t think it’s playing out because it’s gone deadly silent in the studio, which is quite strange.” But the consummate professional kept his cool, adding: “I’m fascinated by it because these things excite me when things go wrong on air.” The 50-year-old presenter was not the only DJ affected, as fellow radio presenter Jeremy Vine said he had issues with the system while he was practising his show earlier that day.

Body positivity champion and curve model Felicity Hayward has launched an inclusive collection with Simply Be, perfect for all shapes and sizes.The range, available in sizes 10-32, includes everything from linen co-ords to floaty maxi dresses and shaping swimsuits in a variety of bold colours and prints. One standout piece is the MAGISCULPT Lose Up To An Inch Legsuit, priced at £46 here.This figure-enhancing legsuit promises to be your summer secret weapon for a stunning silhouette.

Love Island could be in for another explosive shake-up with the return of Casa Amor and the first girl heading into the villa has reportedly been revealed. But this isn't her first rodeo with reality TV. Boxing ring girl and model Emma Milton, according The Sun, is now on the search for romance, and the 29 year old has already appeared on screen.

Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town fame died from an overdose, as confirmed by the band's manager Howie Hubberman.The Butterfly singer, whose real name was Seth Binzer, died on 24 June aged just 49 and his death was confirmed by the Los Angeles medical examiner.The musician had a long history of substance abuse and had previously been admitted to hospital in 2012 after falling into a coma, but later recovered. He also appeared on reality TV shows such as Celebrity Rehab and Sober House.

Prince William has reportedly put an "absolute ban" on Prince Harry being welcomed back into the royal family four years after the younger brother stepped back from royal duties and moved to California. The Prince of Wales, 42, is said to have ruled out a thawing of relations, and has recently taken on the role of disciplinarian - a role previously adopted by his late grandad Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

LOONA singer Chuu has won her lawsuit against former agency Blockberry Creative.On June 27, the Korean Supreme Court dismissed Blockberry Creative’s appeal against a previous verdict ruling in Chuu’s favour in a lawsuit between the two parties. The Supreme Court confirmed the invalidity of Chuu’s previous contract with the agency once more, and dismissed its appeal without trial per Newsis.The singer has since seemingly reacted to the court decision on her Instagram stories.

K-pop singer AleXa has released a new single titled ‘Distraction’.In the new visual for ‘Distraction’, AleXa battles her feelings for a past flame, convincing herself to get over him. “He’s not the best, he’s a regret / Stop cryin’ over someone / Who’s ignoring your texts / Cause it’s not love it’s just a new distraction,” she sings on the chorus.“I wanted to create a song that speaks to anyone who has ever felt undervalued in a relationship,” said Alexa of the new song in a press release.

Patti Smith has covered Lana Del Rey‘s ‘Summertime Sadness’ in Dublin – watch footage of the emotional cover below.Last night (June 27), Smith took over Vicar Street in Dublin, Ireland for a performance. During the show, Smith performed tracks such as ‘Summer Cannibals’, ‘Redondo Beach’, ‘Peaceable Kingdom’, ‘Dancing Barefoot’ and more.Halfway through her set, Smith surprised audiences with a cover of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Summertime Sadness’. Smith was visibly emotional during the cover, and she dedicated the song to her late husband and MC5 member Fred Smith.

Rina Sawayama and NewJeans member Hyein recently have teamed up to perform the former’s 2020 single, ‘Bad Friend’.On June 27, NewJeans held the second night of their ‘Bunnies Camp’ fan concert at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. The quintet were joined by London-raised Japanese singer Rina Sawayama during the concert.During the show, each of the NewJeans members performed solo numbers.

Geoff Shreeves has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson would “cut him to ribbons” if he ever tried to get a headline out of the Manchester United manager.

Tributes have poured in for Daniel Duffield - a young paramedic who starred in Channel 4's 999: On the Frontline. Police have opened up a murder investigation after the 24-year-old's body was discovered at a home in Hednesford, in Cannock, Staffordshire, earlier this week, alongside the body of 22-year-old Lauren Evans, of Bridgend, South Wales. The pair have yet to be formally identified.

It’s a blustery summer morning in Manchester, and the scene on Oxford Road is a typical one - students clutching books, the odd tourist, buses and cyclists roaring by. But adding to the vista today is a sea of vivid orange bucket hats outside the entrance to the Manchester Royal Infirmary – the picket line of the latest junior doctors’ strike.

Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and wife Liz took a break from life on the farm to go for film star glamour in Manchester.

Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas, portrayed by Charlotte Bellamy, is set to face a horrifying ordeal in the forthcoming episodes. The ITV soap's official spoilers indicate that her health is about to deteriorate.

Ricky Hatton has shared a four-word statement on his future with Claire Sweeney as he confirmed he's been dating the actress for five months. The pair met when taking part in Dancing on Ice 2024 earlier this year.

A Scots dad has slammed easyJet after a flight to take him and his wife to their daughter's wedding was cancelled "at the last minute".

A £40million plan to transform Bellsmyre will be delivered in smaller phases after a Scottish Government funding cut, developers have announced.