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The erotic thriller that depicts an older woman having an illicit affair with a young man has been done effectively in the past. “Notes on a Scandal” and the Hulu series “A Teacher” come to mind.

So many filmmakers say actors make the best directors; hell, Francis Ford Coppola said so himself yesterday. And so in that tradition of actors expanding into directing, the latest to make that leap is actress Anna Kendrick (“Up in the Air,” “Pitch Perfect,” “A Simple Favor”).

Singer Martin Lee, who was a member of the group Brotherhood Of Man – who won the Eurovision Song Contest for the UK in 1976, has died at the age of 77. Brotherhood Of Man secured the top spot for the UK in the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with their catchy tune Save Your Kisses For Me, which dominated the competition with 164 points, leaving second-placed Switzerland far behind.The song's success didn't stop there, as it also reached number one on the UK singles chart in 1976 and achieved the same feat in over 30 countries worldwide.

The Reacher universe is expanding at Prime Video!

SyFy has made three major announcements this year with regard to their original TV shows.

Holly Willoughby appeared to be keeping herself away from the TV on Monday night as she headed out in London at the same time her ex-co-host Phillip Schofield returned to the screen with his Channel 5 show, Cast Away. While Phillip was seen heading off to a desert island, and spilling what really went on when he left his This Morning presenting post alongside Holly, the latter opted for a night out in the capital. Supporting her friend Tamzin Outhwaite, Holly headed to watch Abigail's Party at Stratford East Theatre, which Tamzin is currently starring in.

EastEnders star Lacey Turner was positively glowing at the Inside Soap Awards, where she showed off her blossoming baby bump for the very first time, just hours after announcing her pregnancy.The actress, 36, best known for playing Stacey Slater on the BBC soap for the past twenty years, beamed as she hit the red carpet for the annual star studded night in soap land. Lacey stepped out in a glamorous black and gold maxi dress, paired with a old necklace and open toe black heels to celebrate with her EastEnders co-stars in London, who also took home the award for Best Showstopper.

Charlie Brooks is set to hit the ice on Dancing on Ice.The iconic soap star, 43, famed for her role as the scheming Janine Butcher in EastEnders will be lacing up her skates for another shot at reality TV stardom, 12 years after being crowned Queen of the Jungle on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Charlie's stint on the reality show was announced on Loose Women on Tuesday, 1 October.

If you're anything like us and have been glued to the latest season of Emily in Paris, we've discovered a luxury jewellery line that's perfect for capturing that Emily Cooper vibe. Laura Bond, an Edinburgh-based jewellery brand, has just unveiled their new Paris-inspired collection and we're totally smitten! Laura Bond was established by Laura and her husband Doug in 2019 after Laura found it difficult to find delicate, feminine, solid gold pieces at a genuinely affordable price.They opened their first jewellery store in Edinburgh in 2023, where they offer piercing services alongside their luxury collections.

Who wouldn't love an expert make-up artist in their back pocket when it comes to the countdown to Christmas? From parties with friends, and work-dos and family gatherings, we all like a little bit of added sparkle and glam during the festive season. Celebrity make-up artist – and queen of the smokey eye – Hannah Martin is about to make all your Christmas wishes come true with her debut Beauty Advent Calendar, created with OK! Beauty Box and worth over £570.

A major retailer is planning to close down a swathe of its 117 UK stores before the end of the year because they are unprofitable. Dobbies Garden Centre wants to shut 11 of its larger sites and six of the smaller Little Dobbies stores and has named the locations that are facing the chop if the plan is approved.The move is part of a restructuring overhaul that was first launched in August to tackle "historically uneconomical rent costs", with the business also seeking temporary rent reductions at nine of its sites around the country.

If you need a case study of how TikTok can propel someone from obscurity to viral fame seemingly overnight, look no further than GK Barry’s rise from student to small-screen stardom. Her hugely successful Saving Grace podcast followed her rapid ascent on TikTok, where she gained over one million followers just a year after starting her account. Now, she's branching out even further.

Chris McCausland, the Strictly Come Dancing star, has opened up about the heartbreaking reason why he was initially "terrified" of having children.The 47 year old, who shares a daughter named Sophie with his wife Patricia, revealed his fears during a candid chat with Gyles Brandreth on the Rosebud podcast. Born with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), Chris lost his sight at the age of 22.

The chilly weather means the return of dampness and mould in my home, which could become a big problem if not tackled early. I've found a solution on Amazon that's been a great help. After moving from a high-rise flat to a riverside house where condensation is a major issue, I learned from last winter that the windows are constantly wet on the inside and the worst part was seeing paint peel off the wall.

Deidre Sanders, the agony aunt on the ITV daytime show This Morning has announced her breast cancer has returned saying she was "shocked and wasn't expecting it." The star first announced she had been diagnosed in September 2022, in a conversation with former hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. At the time, she told them: "I think people panic at the word cancer often, and they can be scared of even going to a doctor with their initial worry because they're terrified of getting a diagnosis, even though getting the diagnosis is what leads to treatment.

Chunky boot season is here, and style enthusiasts are raving about a high street pair that combines fashion with comfort. Marks and Spencer customers have hailed the Lace Up Flatform Boots as 'comfortable from day one', making them an ideal choice for daily wear and long walks. Currently topping the charts in the store's footwear section, these £69 boots are available in three versatile colours - black, dark brown, and stone.

Antiques Roadshow's Wayne Colquhoun couldn't hide his shock when he came across a genuine slice of 'history' during the beloved BBC One programme. The roadshow headed to Alexandra Gardens in Cardiff in the episode, where the experts were presented with numerous interesting items including unseen photographs of The Rolling Stones, a repurposed piece of silver jewellery from India and a collection of medals dating back to the Napoleonic War.

Gary Lineker’s tree surgeon nephew died after he was crushed by a falling trunk, an inquest heard. Jonty Parkinson, 18, was described as “one of the nicest boys you’ll meet” by his cousin George Lineker, 31, in a touching tribute on social media. Opening the inquest last week, senior coroner Darren Salter revealed the tree surgeon died following a crush injury to his abdomen whilst working on September 6.

Gemma Collins has revealed she 'nearly died' while on holiday in Venice.The 43-year-old former TOWIE star said needed medical help after she was stung by a wasp and her tongue swelled. Gemma shared clips from the scary ordeal with her followers, revealing that she was taken to hospital in a water ambulance. She wrote on Instagram: “I NEARLY DIED …..My tounge swelled so quick thank god @rami_hawash_ acted so quick and the hotel and a HUGE THANK YOU TO THE HOSPITAL IN VENICE AND ALL INVOLVED.” She added: “And if course I always say there is a reason for everything and this was my answer …..

Back in July, Dani Dyer warmed hearts as she shared her engagement news with West Ham footballer sweetheart Jarrod Bowen.This came right on the heels of that heartbreaking Euros defeat. Gushing sweethearts galore, Dani flaunted her dazzling engagement ring on Instagram, captioning it: "Us forever," complete with a sparkling diamond ring emoji. But let's talk fashion - the real buzz among Dani's followers was all about her eye-catching, dual-toned engagement dress rather than the shiny rock.

TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher has opened up about her heart-wrenching divorce, revealing it left her battling intense loneliness before she found happiness again. In a candid chat with Aimee Fuller on the Monday Mile podcast, the ex-Sky Sports News host shared her personal journey post-split from her former rugby star husband Paul Sampson.

Cast Away aired on Channel 5 on Monday (September 30), in which the former This Morning presenter spends ten days trying to survive on his own on an island in the Indian Ocean.Schofield, 62, resigned from ITV last year after admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” extramarital affair with a much younger man, and until this has kept a low public profile since the scandal broke.With the reviews in for the opening episode, the reactions have not been kind. The Guardian giving the show two stars and saying it is hard to remember a show “as salivatingly anticipated”, but adding: “It’s one thing to fend for yourself in the middle of nowhere, quite another to do it without acting like the most bitter man ever to walk the Earth.”The Times, meanwhile, have described the show as “a sea of self-pity”, while The Independent compared it unfavourably to I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here: “Here in this insular, low-rent man-vs-the-elements bout, Schofield still has to go hungry and defecate next to a tree, only without the giant ITV-sized pay cheque or the bantery chats with Ant and Dec.”The Daily Mail said it “could be the biggest television misjudgement since Prince Andrew smiled across at Emily Maitlis and said, ‘That went well, didn’t it?’”.On a similar theme, the Evening Standard noted that there is “no attempt at balance” in the show, “not even from the producers.”Instead, they add, “this just reads as a desperate grab for public redemption.

Actor and singer Robson Green has graced our TV screens for many years with his various appearances. The 62-year-old star has previously featured in Casualty, Soldier Soldier and Grantchester, making him a familiar face on television.

A viral Facebook reel shows the moment that a vigilant motorist realised he was about to be a victim of a parking scam - and has shared the signs to spot so you don't get fooled.

If you're struggling with hair loss, or simply feel it's dry and damaged, then we have the perfect thing. Amazon shoppers are going crazy for the Watermans Shampoo and Conditioner Set, claiming it "really works" to make locks "thicker and stronger".

The speaker at the latest meeting of Lockerbie and District Rotary Club was member Alan Hanlin who gave an enlightening talk on tea, as well as treating all to a complimentary teabag!

One of the UK’s largest waterfalls, Dumfriesshire’s landmark Grey Mare’s Tail, has faced one of its biggest challenges – how to get footpath repairing materials on site.

The Government has issued an update on its plans for a pay-per-mile car tax, a scheme that would charge drivers a fee for every mile driven in an effort to address a shortfall in finances.

Phillip Schofield's daughter Molly has hit back at trolls who suggested she had changed her surname to distance herself from her father.

After a year’s hiatus, Big Burns Supper will be back better than ever in Dumfries early next year with headliners, carnival, fringe festival – and the world’s first underwater Burns supper.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated online guidance for people making a new claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or existing claimants coming to the end of their award due a review. It’s important for 126,290 people in Scotland on PIP due to move to Adult Disability Payment (ADP) before the end of next year to be aware that they will not get a review from the DWP.

Gardeners' World favourite, Carol Klein, has expressed her gratitude after facing a harrowing health ordeal earlier this year.

P Diddy promised he will stay away from women and drugs if a judge granted him bail it has been revealed.

The team behind the construction of a new family learning centre in Wishaw are delighted with the results.

People over State Pension age resident in five local authority areas will be the first in Scotland to be eligible for a new disability benefit which is set to replace Attendance Allowance for people living north of the border only. Pension Age Disability Payment will be rolled out in phases from October 21, starting in Argyll and Bute, Highland, Aberdeen City, Orkney and Shetland.

Britney Spears has revealed she lost her eyebrows and eyelashes and suffered facial burns after a fire blew up in her face.