Benjamin Mendy due in court today over rape and sexual assault allegations

Kate Garraway has opened up about how much she admires the Queen, saying she is "so extraordinary" and a "huge asset" to the country. The Good Morning Britain host was speaking to HELLO! in celebration of our International Women's Day digital issue, when she was asked to name her most inspirational woman."Can I have two please?" Kate said.

Halle Berry stunned in a new series of social media snaps as she skateboarded for fans wearing teeny bikini bottoms.The Hollywood actress thrilled fans by showing off her ageless beauty and fabulous figure.The star was snapped going barefoot for her skateboard session with her personal trainer.The fitness fanatic, 55, flashed her incredibly toned legs as she skated up and down the street.Halle looked the epitome of cool as she donned a knotted white tee, floral bikini bottoms and heart-shaped statement sunglasses.Her brunette locks were styled in loose waves highlighting the effortless boho vibe she was going for.Catwoman actress Halle shared a series of three snaps, picturing her wheeling her way down the street in her first image, before teaming up with her trainer Peter Lee Thomas in further pics, who followed topless on a board behind.The pair were then seen high-fiving each other as they completed their lap.The star posted the sunny snaps to her Instagram account and tagged her digital health and wellness brand, Respin, in the upload.She wrote alongside the first pic: "Let’s get fit on this #FitnessFriday with @respin! Who’s joining us?"Alongside another, she added: "You already know what day it is! #FitnessFriday …. and @peterleethomas and I are back with another Fitness Friday classic.

shark that ever lived' — is now thought to have increased in size the further from the equator it went after fossil analysis.The study found fossilised teeth from higher latitudes belonged to the most colossal individuals. Their broad and triangular seven inch fangs were serrated like steak knives, and were as big as a man's hand.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefBroadway and recording star Idina Menzel showed her support Sunday for a Ukrainian girl who was shown singing a song from Disney’s “Frozen” from inside a makeshift bunker.Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has now lasted ten days. It has destroyed schools, hospitals and residential buildings causing millions of civilians in Ukraine to be displaced or flee the country.

In one of the biggest Coronation Street twists for a long time, fans found out on Friday for the first time that Abi Franklin (Sally Carman) is sensationally around six months pregnant, as she went in to labour.The surprise baby news shocked fans. But not only was this a shock for fans, the contractions were the first time Abi knew that she was about to became a mum again. Abi quickly called the paramedics and told them she was going into labour.

To celebrate International Women's Day, the stars of hit ITV daytime show Loose Women came together to chat exclusively with OK! VIP's about life on and off screen. In the exclusive video, Katie Piper, Charlene White, Jane Moore and Nadia Sawalha can be seen posing for our glossy photo shoot and breaking out with laughter, jokes - and even a bit of dancing.

The Sun, Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid, 51, spoke about her “addiction,” which she says started because of her former BBC Breakfast co-star Charlie Stayt, 59.Susanna was asked what she likes to ‘splurge’ on.She replied: “I cannot get enough of candles.”The 51-year-old added: “I’ve got an addiction after BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt bought me one.”Susanna Reid has hosted ITV's Good Morning Britain since 2014.

Michelle Heaton, 42, has bravely shared her journey of finding out she needed breast reconstruction right through to her post-surgery recovery.The Liberty X star revealed that it was due to comments below a video of her where trolls pointed out that she had a 'deformed' breast that prompted her to see a doctor.

Emily Andrea opened up about why he will making his 14 year old daughter Princess wait before she joins the world of entertainment. Writing in her weekly OK! column, the NHS doctor says she doesn't notice the age gap because Pete doesn't look his age - or act it either. Here, she also shares her thoughts on children having mobile phones, and how she feels about young siblings locking lips after Sam Faiers shared a snap of her kids kissing.

We’ve often wondered what it would be like to be part of the Loose Women panel. And now, after being in the ladies’ presence during OK!’s exclusive shoot to celebrate International Women’s Day, we think we’ve got a pretty good idea. While it’s an often overused cliché, what you see on screen is exactly what you get off it – if a little more potty-mouthed and chaotic.

When Michelle Heaton posed with her family in OK! to celebrate her first Christmas since getting sober, she wasn’t expecting to get hundreds of concerned messages about her breasts that would lead to her undergoing a second round of surgery. Ten years ago, the star had a double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery on her breasts. She made the drastic decision after she found out she was carrying the faulty BRCA2 gene – which meant she had an 85% chance of suffering breast cancer in her thirties.

Kate Garraway is sadly facing another setback amid her husband Derek Draper's ongoing health battle.MORE: Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on how kids are 'adjusting' to home life with DerekAccording to the Mail on Sunday, the business that she ran with Derek has now gone bust, just a short time after she spoke about her financial worries.WATCH: Kate Garraway describes emotional moment husband Derek was able to hug son BillyKate is said to have lost her battle to save Derek's psychotherapy company, Astra Aspera Limited, and will announce that the firm is to fold over the coming days.READ: Caring For Derek viewers defend Kate Garraway after criticism over documentaryMORE: GMB star Ben Shephard shares touching personal tribute – fans reactAstra Aspera was primarily Derek's company but in February last year, Kate was made a director in an effort to keep it running. However, now Derek is unable to work – and is unlikely to return anytime soon – Kate is struggling with a huge increase in costs.

The parents of the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena terror attack say 'questions need to be answered' over why bomber Salman Abedi wasn't prevented from carrying out the atrocity.

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Benjamin Mendy will remain in custody ahead of a potential trial on rape charges after a bail application was refused.The 27-year-old has been in custody at HMP Altcourse in Merseyside since last Friday, when he appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court charged with four counts of rape and one sexual assault.On Wednesday, a bail application was made at Chester Crown Court.

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Don't wait around for updates - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Benjamin Mendy allegedly had a 'meltdown' in prison over the weekend after he was denied bail on charges of rape and sexual assault.The Manchester City footballer was transported to HMP Altcourse on Friday after appearing in court, where the Sun claim he mistakenly believed he was going to be locked up on a VIP wing with celebrities and sport stars.Instead, it appears the 27-year-old misunderstood prison guards after they told him he would be housed on the VP wing, which is used to keep vulnerable inmates, including sex offenders, away from the main prison population.Mendy is also said to have been shocked at not being able to return to his £5m Cheshire

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Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy, 27, has been charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against three complainants aged over 16, according to Cheshire Constabulary.The charges relate to the period October 2020 and August 2021, the force confirmed.Manchester City have released a statement, which reads: "Manchester City can confirm that following his being charged by police today, Benjamin Mendy has been suspended pending an investigation."The matter is subject to a legal process and the Club is therefore unable to make further comment until that process is complete."In a statement, the force said: “The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised Cheshire Constabulary to charge a man in connection with

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