Jason Manford drops three stone in months after being worried about 'still being funny if he was slim'

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefMeta, the tech giant that controls the Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram social media platforms, said that it has restricted access to Russian state media within the European Union. The moves are intended to limit the spread of Russian propaganda during the country’s invasion of Ukraine.“We have received requests from a number of governments and the European Union to take further steps in relation to Russian state-controlled media.

EXCLUSIVE: The excitement surrounding Steven Knight’s upcoming big-budget BBC war thriller Rogue Heroes has ramped up another notch with buyers in Europe, Canada and Australia acquiring the drama.

Dancing On Ice star Connor Ball has updated fans after suffering a fall and injury during Sunday night's live show.

CORONATION Street fans called out a "schoolboy error" in the soap's recent plotline which saw Chesney Brown say goodbye to his son. The busy dad bid farewell to eldest Joseph, who he shared with now-deceased Katy Armstrong, as the youngster prepared for a life in Portugal with his gran.

Meena Jutla has been getting away with murder, quite literally, for a long time and it appears she still is - despite being behind bars.

Springholm Nursery held a coffee morning and table top sale on Sunday to raise some funds.

Dundee’s Stobswell community is set to make a stand against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

A Lanarkshire nurse is fronting a poignant stand against those who direct any form of abuse to health and social care professionals.

Beloved Rangers hero Brian Laudrup fears his former team's transfer business in January is having a sizeable impact on their stuttering title bid.

Falkirk bus builder Alexander Dennis has been award a £62 million contract to build 137 zero emission buses, as part of the first phase of the Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund.

Franz Ferdinand have cancelled their upcoming shows in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine last week.The Scottish band have become the latest act to axe their planned Russian gigs in the wake of the widely condemned Vladimir Putin-ordered military assault, with Yungblud, Green Day and the Russian rapper Oxxxymiron also scrapping shows in recent days.After speaking out in support of the “open and welcoming” people of Kyiv last week, Franz Ferdinand have confirmed this morning (March 1) that their scheduled gigs in St Petersburg and Moscow on June 29 and July 1 will no longer take place.The band said in a statement that “the only reason for this is the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian state”.“We love Russia. This great country has inspired our band through its art and literature and since we first played there 17 years ago, we have built a rich and deep relationship with our Russian fans,” the band said.“Since Thursday morning [February 24], we have spoken to many of our friends in Russia via social media and have encountered unanimous opposition to this violence and solidarity with our Ukrainian friends.

TONIGHT'S episodes of Emmerdale and EastEnders have been cancelled as football causes chaos with the soap schedules. Matches from The FA Cup will see the soaps moved around all week with none airing tonight.

Denise Van Outen has caused quite a stir amongst fans with her latest Instagram post.MORE: Denise Van Outen's ex Eddie Boxshall hits back at rumours with defiant postThe 47-year-old took to social media to reveal to fans that she has finally been able to return to the golf course. But it was her risqué first photo on the carousel that got followers talking.WATCH: At home with Denise Van OutenDenise can be seen wearing a pair of lingerie-style shorts and a matching top. She has partially covered up with a green blazer with her long blonde extensions styled into bouncy curls.

Jason Mansford has shown off his impressive three stone weight loss in a neon fushia pink jacket after he made it his mission to lose weight.The comedian, 40, revealed his trim figure after he lost the weight in less than six months, after he made it his New Year's resolution to cut out the junk food. It wasn’t just his health that made him want to get fit, as he also vowed to improve his mental health and body insecurities.

JASON Manford has lost an impressive three stone since the turn of the year after tipping 17st 5lbs on the scales. The comedian, 40, was dubbed 'the fat Michael Owen' and often poked fun at his appearance in his sets.

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