Ambulance called to James Argent’s Essex home after terrified pals call 999 for shrinking star

West Ham supremo Karen Brady has sensationally called time on grizzly Porto and Portugal centre back Pepe’s career.Pepe, no stranger to controversy, was red carded in the midst of a 40-man brawl after Porto’s gripping 2-2 draw with title rivals Sporting.He received his marching orders after an altercation with former Newcastle man Hugo Viana.But reports from Portuguese newspaper A Bola allege that the 38-year-old then aimed a kick at a Sporting director, which could lead to a ban of up to two years.Brady, writing in The Sun, said: “There must have been 50 men involved and eventually four players received red cards (another was sent off earlier). One of them was Pepe, gesticulating, accusing and threatening.“He hasn’t much of a football career left.

A couple claim their new-build became "uninhabitable" after their £385,000 dream home quickly turned into a nightmare.Sallyann Smith, 23, and fiancé Gareth Hawkins, 26, recalled how they uncovered "thick, black mould" in the kitchen of their three-bedroom house in Maldon, Essex.It kick-started weeks of stress for the couple and resulted in them moving out as the kitchen was dismantled piece by piece.The couple claim the saga has cost them £5,000 in total.The developer, Crest Nicholson, said it had now completed all works relating to the kitchen and hopes to bring the couple's complaint to a "satisfactory close".Sallyann, who was seven months pregnant at the time, said: "I saw mould under the kitchen cupboards so I emailed Crest Nicholson and they agreed to deal with it - but after that it was radio silence."The bottom of the skirting board was covered in black, thick mould."A manager eventually agreed investigate it. In September, someone came to inspect the property.

The spectacle of the UK’s Storm Eunice created a brand new British broadcasting star on Friday, in the form of an ebullient planespotter perched near the perimeter of Heathrow Airport.

Stranger Thingsis officially coming to an end after season five.The timing of the show's ending was revealed on Thursday, as it was explained that the upcoming season four will be split into two parts.The announcement about the hit Netflix show was released on the streaming giant's official Twitter account, and an official poster for the new set of episodes was also shared.It was stated that the first part of the series' fourth season would make its debut on May 27th while its second would premiere on July 1st, and it was also confirmed that its fifth season would be its last. Coming soon:The two parts of the fourth season of the highly popular science fiction series Stranger Things have officially been given release datesSeries creatorsMatt and Ross Duffer also released an open letter where they discussed their hopes and aspirations for the upcoming run of episodes.The showrunners also confirmed that, while Stranger Things' fourth season would be the show's longest as of yet, it would also serve as the show's penultimate release.

Gogglebox fans may not know that Giles Wood has another job up his sleeve that he seems to keep on the down low.The Channel 4 star shot to fame in 2015 after he appeared next to his wife of more than 30 years Mary Killen, on the telly watching programme.They quickly became one of the many popular couples of the series and are most loved for their adorable wit and sweet nickname of "Nutty" for each other.It is common knowledge that Mary is a successful author and has written a number of books such as How The Queen Can Make You Happy in 2012.As a talented writer, she also has her own column as the Spectator's beloved agony aunt.When it comes to husband Giles, many Gogglebox goers may have believed that TV icon has been somewhat retired for many years - especially from many of Mary's jibes about his work ethic on the show.On a previous episode, Mary and Giles were watching a documentary about Covid-19 when he turned to his wife and commented: "Just as I'm starting to enjoy my retirement."Rolling her eyes, Mary struck back: "What retirement? You haven't worked first."You retired at 21, so now you can start working – do it in reverse." Giles, much like his wife is also a talented writer and often contributes to the online magazine The Oldie.However, his passion has always been painting which is how the now married couple had met in the first place - when Mary was a model and Giles just 21 was busy studying at Wimbledon Art School.Following his heart, Giles has his own website where he flogs his own paintings - with some fetching the hefty sum of £250 with a frame included in the price.With a keen eye for detail, the TV star explained on the site: "I like the contemplative aspect — sitting for several days in a room, watching

The Real Housewives of Cheshire or being married to Manchester United ace, Wes Brown. But the star has now addressed her life as a "WAG" claiming that it made her materialistic during the height of WAG culture.The 45-year-old tied the knot with Wes back in 2009 during a lavish ceremony at Peckforten Castle, Cheshire in front of a crowd of huge names.Wes and Leanne cemented themselves as one of football's hottest couples, often being seen alongside the likes of pals Coleen and Wayne Rooney.Now, Leanne, who recently became co-presenter of Divine on Iconic.com, has addressed the culture, claiming it made her more materialistic.Leanne claims that ahead of appearing on The Real Housewives, producers informed her that the programme would be "empowering" towards women, as well as showcasing their lifestyle and friendships.Her co-presenter Leilani Dowding said "empowerment is not what bags you have, what shoes you have, how you are dressing or what champagne you drink," adding: "Empowerment is how comfortable you are." She said: "I get that they wanted to show women in business, there are successful businesswomen on the show.

Googlebox's Giles Wood is more than just a TV star as he has another job behind the scenes.

Priyanka Chopra shared a moving post dedicated to her late father on Friday. The Bollywood superstar, who has just welcomed her first child with husband Nick Jonas via surrogate, posted a sweet throwback photo to mark her parents' wedding anniversary.MORE: Are Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas parting ways with their London love nest?The Matrix Resurrections star took to Instagram to share a special moment between her dad Dr. Ashok Chopra and her mother Dr.

EastEnders star Melissa Suffield has impressed fans by stripping off for a body confident video with an important message.The 28-year-old actress, who played Lucy Beale in the BBC One soap from 2004 until 2010, become a mum to her son River and has since been documenting her life online in view of her thousands of fans.She regularly shares inspirational quotes with her fans and her latest post has been backed by supports for its empowering message.Melissa's latest social media display features a video in which she's seen in a striped t-shirt and jeans, before stripping to reveal a bra underneath.She then removes this to show another bra and then goes on to show off a series of colourful bras until she's topless, covering her breasts with her hands.The soap star can be seen smiling at the camera throughout the reveals.Melissa's video is accompanied by the song She's A Rainbow by the Rolling Stones.Alongside the clip, the media personality encouraged her followers to embrace themselves, writing in the caption: "She's like a rainbow. Never let your rainbow go dull for ANYONE."She added in the post: "No matter what anyone says, does, how they make you feel - shine bright, take up room, because you are here, you matter, and you are loved."The post has unsurprisingly been inundated with comments from her fans.One fan gushed: "You are incredible!!"Another added: "Very positive vibes."A third person posted: "I’m so glad there are inspirational people like you around especially on social media."While a fourth social media star said: "Go you, showing us women how to be comfortable and confident within ourselves.

A Scots woman has learned how to walk again after catching a deathly illness on holiday.

Greenock-born actor Martin Compston has been left 'beaming' after a Line of Duty event taking place near where he grew up sold out in less than one minute.

died at the age of 48.The musician’s death was announced by the group in a statement shared on Facebook, as they expressed their ‘unfathomable sadness’ over his ‘sudden passing’.‘It’s with unfathomable sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dallas on Thursday, February 17th,’ they said.‘Forty eight years old, he died of natural causes while under doctor’s care for a coronary illness discovered earlier this week.’The Sadies described their late bandmate as ‘a son, a brother, a husband, a friend, a bandmate, a leader, a force to be reckoned with’, saying that they ‘have no words for the shock we are all feeling’.Saying that they ‘join the rest of our music community and fans in grief’, they wrote: ‘The stage is dark today with the all too soon passing of one of music’s brightest lights. We love you Dallas.’Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, the Sadies merge rock and roll with country and western music, with the band also consisting of the late musician’s brother Travis Good, bassist Sean Dean and drummer Mike Belitsky.The Goods are the nephews of Brian and Larry Good, members of the Canadian country band The Good Brothers.The Sadies were originally formed in 1994, releasing their first album, Precious Moments, four years later.They have since released numerous albums throughout the years, their most recent being the 2017 record ​​Northern Passages.Tributes have come flooding in to honour Good, with musician and record producer Steve Albini writing on Twitter: ‘Just got word of Dallas Good of the Sadies passing.

drug.Austin Greene, who lives in Ohio, US, first dabbled with toxins at 11-years-old when he tried alcohol and marijuana.He was desperate to fit in with friends but never expected to "fall in love" with the feeling of being high. It quickly led to a downward spiral for the now 27-year-old, who has battled with meth and heroin addiction ever since.But after temporarily losing his ability to walk and severing ties with his family, including his 8-year-old daughter Kayonnah, the dad knew he had to change his ways.Following a year of being clean, Austin is ready to talk about his road to recovery in an exclusive interview with the Daily Star.He explained: “My daughter's mother isn't in her life and I didn't want her to grow up without either of her parents.“Every single aspect of life has improved since getting clean.

Jeremy Clarkson has shared how Storm Eunice impacted Diddly Squat Farm in a new post.This comes after his Clarkson’s Farm co-star Kaleb Cooper was left with dramatic scenes at his own home.Jeremy posted the update on his farm Instagram page last night, giving his followers a glimpse at the damage.Thankfully, it seems the Oxfordshire holding was not too badly impacted by the storm, despite a Met Office red weather warning being in place.In the picture, taken from a car, a tree could be seen overturned on the side of the road.As well as this, a local sign also seemed to be askew following the heavy winds.The snap was simply captioned “breezy” on the Instagram Story.Storm Eunice left thousands without power across the UK yesterday and was described as one of the worst storms in decades.Three people have been reported dead as a result of the storm.Winds were recorded up to 122mph on the Isle of Wight and many train lines were suspended.Today, some places remain closed as well as transport being impacted.Jeremy’s Clarkson’s Farm co-star Kaleb also felt the impact of the storm.He posted a short video on his own Instagram page showing the damage.Yesterday afternoon, he shared a clip of a barn that had been ripped from the ground and overturned.The building was left balancing precariously on its side in the dramatic video.As well as this, bricks and other machinery could also be seen scattered across the field.He could be heard saying: “I’m sorry mum, this is not good.”Elsewhere, Jeremy will be appearing on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway tonight.He’s the subject of the undercover prank as the duo trick him with protestors on his farm.Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were guests on Zoe Ball’s Breakfast Show yesterday

Leicester City defender James Justin believes the debate over who is the better player out of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is getting closer.

Lindsey Pearlman, who was best known for her acting role in the TV series including General Hospital has been found dead age 43.The Los Angeles Police Department released a statement earlier this month announcing that Pearlman had gone missing.It said that she had last been seen on February 13 at 4pm, although her husband Vance Smith posted on Instagram that she had last been seen a couple of days later.The alert from the LAPD explained that she's "failed to return home and has not been seen or heard from since".A further update was shared on Friday after officers had responded to a radio call about a death investigation at Franklin Avenue and North Sierra Bonita Avenue - near the Hollywood Area.The statement confirmed: "The LA County Coroner's Office has since confirmed the individual to be Lindsey Erin Pearlman.

Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is reportedly facing a driving ban after being caught using his mobile phone at the wheel.According to The Sun, Barkley, 28, was spotted using the device at the wheel of his £150,000 Mercedes-AMG in Wandsworth, South West London last July. It is alleged that this is not the star's first driving conviction and that he has entered a guilty plea to a charge of using a handheld mobile phone while driving a vehicle.He will now appear before Bromley magistrates’ court next month after earning enough points to face a ban.Barkley, who earns £84,000-a-week at Stamford Bridge, is also understood to have hired a driver for the next 12 months."He’s worried a ban is coming,” a source told The Sun.

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The O2 Arena could be closed "for months" in the wake of devastating damage inflicted on the structure by Storm Eunice yesterday.Wind speeds as high as 122mph tore through the dome structure, leaving a tattered gash in the building's roof. The O2 has confirmed that it will be remaining closed today while the extent of the damage is assessed.Music fans are now facing uncertainty over upcoming gigs as the damage has thrown future performances into doubt, though at present concerts scheduled for next week are still being listed as available.Dramatic video posted online showed tattered fragments being torn away from the structure built to commemorate the turn of the millennium, originally dubbed the 'Millennium Dome'.The damage is currently being assessed, with around six sections of the roof being shredded in the high winds.A statement posted on Twitter read: "The O2 will remain closed tomorrow morning as we assess the damage to our roof."We hope to reopen as soon as it is safe to do so."Despite dramatic photos of the damage, a spokesperson for the O2 also confirmed in a statement that there had not been any serious structural damage to the building.It is not currently clear exactly how much it will cost to replace the damaged panels, though the material, a PTFE-coated glass fibre, cost £14 million when it was built in 2000.Despite its initial exhibition drawing less than half the forecast number of visitors and subsequently being branded a white elephant, the O2 Arena was voted as one of the busiest concert venues in the world in 2018.London Fire Brigade Station Commander Chris Kamara told the Mail: "Firefighters cordoned off the area to ensure no one was injured by any further falling debris.

Responding to the Vera actress, the fan asked whether filming on the show would still be going ahead.Lilla E continued: “Had to travel yesterday anyway bc all trains cancelled today. (sic)“Staying safe indoors for the time being, but if it calms down a bit later, I'll take the short walk over.“You guys still going ahead tonight? Stay safe & take care.”Brenda was quick to reassure them that they would still be filming the show this evening.She replied: “Yes we certainly are going ahead tonight.“Hopefully we’ll see you there.

Arsenal are angry after missing out on Dusan Vlahovic to Juventus. Vlahovic, who scored 17 goals in 21 Serie A games for Fiorentina before his January move to the Old Lady, was strongly linked with a switch to the Emirates last month.Mikel Arteta was said to be keen on the Serbian as a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who joined Barcelona on Deadline Day.