Walter Mitty posed as hero paratrooper and tattooed elite unit's insignia on chest

Two Lanarkshire roads are closing for five days later this month.

Emmerdale has come with many transformations after lasting years onscreen — particularly when it comes its stars it has been noticed over time. From hairstyle changes, to weight loss, to bodybuilding, the Yorkshire village-set drama has seen it all happen among the actors, adding just as much intrigue and excitement to the show as the plot and characters themselves.

Love Island star Liberty Poole is reportedly “secretly dating a carpenter named Tyler” and is said to be “pretty smitten”. Liberty, 22, has reportedly been dating her new mystery man for the past few weeks and the pair are said to be growing close. A source close to the star said: “She has been seeing him for nearly a month.

Clear skies and bright sunshine are on the cards for the week ahead as the country is set to see rising temperatures. On Saturday the UK saw the hottest day of the year so far, with 20C recorded in the village of Kinlochewe in northern Scotland.

Rishi Sunak has slapped down the Prime Minister for comparing Ukraine's fight against war crimes to Brits voting for Brexit.

Rangers supporters have been accused of causing up to £10,000 worth of damage at the Marakana Stadium with claims they destroyed over 500 seats.

Dune movie.A sequel to the hit 2021 film was officially announced last October after the new film earned over $40million at the US box office in its opening weekend. It will land in October 2023.Speaking to Deadline, Villeneuve described the follow up to his acclaimed sci-fi starring Zendaya and Tom Holland as “another beautiful journey in the desert again”.He continued: “It’s the journey where Paul Atreides and his mother, Lady Jessica, make contact with the Fremen culture and meet with the Fremen.

Duran Duran lit up the Capitol Records building in blue and yellow – the colours of the Ukrainian flag – and dedicated their 1992 song ‘Ordinary World’ to the people of Ukraine.The band performed to an intimate crowd of 250 – mostly friends, family and industry professionals – on the rooftop of the Aster nightclub on Thursday (March 17). Capitol Tower is in clear eyeshot of the Aster, and with Duran Duran having previously been signed to Capitol Records, it made a perfect backdrop for their message of solidarity with Ukraine.In a statement shared alongside a clip of the performance, bassist John Taylor said: “We are appealing to our fans in Russia to have an open heart and to support peace.

Emily in Paris actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu has revealed that she will be appearing in the forthcoming season of The Crown.

Lucy Mecklenburgh has shared her mixed feelings after the latest results of her son Roman's medical tests. Pregnant Lucy, 30, had a terrifying scare last year when two year old Roman was rushed to hospital, after Lucy found him blue in his cot. Lucy's son Roman was rushed into intensive care and put on a ventilator before being allowed home after a week.

Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived in Belize City on Saturday and appeared every bit the syncing couple as they matched blue outfits for the first day of the trip. Kate, 40, looked stunning in a royal blue skirt suit with matching accessories.The lace look outfit comprised of a knee length pencil skirt with matching top with a v-neck and fine collar.The top had three-quarter length sleeves and the Duchess matched the outfit with royal blue stiletto heels and a matching clutch bag.

Being told you look just like your mum might well be a welcome comment (or not!) but there’s so much more to our genetic inheritance than things like the colour of our eyes or the shape of our nose. From an increased susceptibility to different cancers and a tendency to suffer anxiety to the age menopause hits us – many health conditions and life-threatening illnesses can be passed down from our mothers and grandmothers.That’s why understanding your inherited predisposition to certain ailments can be key to safeguarding your wellbeing – and potentially help you dodge a genetic bullet.

Leona Lewis and husband Dennis are reportedly expecting their first child together, it has been claimed. The 36 year old X Factor star is said to be "over the moon" by the news. A source said: “Leona and Dennis are absolutely over the moon.

Kym Marsh has revealed a chic new look following her stint playing the iconic bunny boiler Alex Forrest in the stage version of the movie classic Fatal Attraction.

After ITV’s The Jeremy Kyle Show was taken off air in 2019, a recent Channel 4 documentary has investigated the long-running TV programme. Death on Daytime including harrowing claims from guests who’d appeared on the show, as well as interviews from staff who’d worked on the daytime TV show about what went on behind the scenes. Following the release of the documentary, here’s some of the shocking moments that played out on the ITV show… When the show was taken off air following the death of a contestant Steve Dymond tragically died on 9 May 2019 just days after appearing on ITV’s The Jeremy Kyle Show.

Dune director Denis Villeneuve has teased what to expect from the film’s sequel, including a more significant role for Zendaya.A sequel to the hit 2021 film was officially announced last October after the new film earned over $40million at the US box office in its opening weekend. It will land in October 2023.In a new interview on Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast, director Villeneuve discussed the follow-up to the film, and that Zendaya’s small role in the first Dune would be significantly expanded upon in the sequel.He said: “For Zendaya, I will say Part One was a promise.

Back To The Future star Christopher Lloyd has joined the cast of Star Wars spin-off series The Mandalorian.On Friday (March 18), it was announced that Lloyd – best known for his role as Dr. Emmett Brown in Back To The Future – has joined the cast of the hit Disney+ show and will appear in season three.The Mandalorian, which also stars Pedro Pascal and Giancarlo Esposito, is currently filming its third season in Southern California.While details surrounding Lloyd’s role have not yet been disclosed, it’s described as “guest-starring in nature”.While details of season three are scarce, actor Katee Sackhoff did disclose last November that her character has “unfinished business”. The second season of the show, which won seven Craft Emmy Awards last year, saw Sackhoff appear for the first time as rival Mandalorian warrior Bo-Katan Kryze.Sackhoff was last seen fighting for possession of the powerful Darksaber, which was acquired in season two by Pedro Pascal’s hero Din Djarin.“The way that Lucasfilm left me in season two, one of the roads that could be gone down – absolutely, you’d think – would be the unfinished business,” Sackhoff told Slash Film.“But that is so far above my pay grade, and you just don’t know, right? As a fan of the show, I’m just excited to see what they come up with.” Reviewing season two of the show, NME said: “…The plot is tweaked enough that it doesn’t feel stale … this franchise is finally on an exciting new path.

Neil Young has announced the fourth instalment in his ‘Official Release Series’ anthology, comprising three classic albums from the 1980s – one of his own, and two collaborative efforts – as well as a rare EP that was only ever sold in Australia and Japan.‘Official Release Series Volume 4’ is set for release on April 29 via Reprise. In addition to Young’s 1980 solo album ‘Hawks & Doves’, the box set includes his fifth album with Crazy Horse (1981’s ‘Re•ac•tor’) and his debut effort with The Bluenotes (1988’s ‘This Note’s For You’).It also marks the first time many fans will be able to hear the EP ‘Eldorado’, which was initially released in Australia and Japan in 1989.

Locals in the Cotswolds have been left in stitches by a string of negative reviews left by American tourists.

An unmarked military convoy carrying "up to six" nuclear warheads has passed through Glasgow.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are ready to take the next step in their relationship. The musical sensation, 52, and the Academy Award winner, 49, are reportedly in escrow and putting down over $50M on a massive mansion, as reported by TMZ. The 20,000 square foot estate is located in the luxurious Bel Air neighborhood in Los Angeles, and can easily accommodate their blended family as it features 10 bedrooms and 17 bathrooms.

BBC1, peaked at 10m viewers and centred around the fictional Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie) led the show along with his on-screen wife Helen (Pippa Haywood) and deputy managers Laura Lancing (Julia St John) and Colin Weatherby (Mike Burns). The cast got together once again for a reunion held on Facebook in early 2021.