Billie Faiers finally ends war with neighbours after they slammed £1.4m dream home plans as ‘excessive’

She said that Kempton (played by Jim) would be fighting to save the BBC.The dame said: “If Kempton was around now, he’d have been fighting to save the BBC.“He’d be on the side of the BBC against the Government.”Commenting on her great working relationship with Jim Broadbent and reacting to hearing that he was more proud of his The Duke role than anything before, she said: “And he’s right, because he’s absolutely wonderful in it.“I’d always known at the back of my mind that Jim and I would be a pretty good pairing, although it’s an unlikely pairing – but sometimes the best pairings are the most unlikely.”Helen also recently spoke about her relationship with husband Taylor Hackford on The Graham Norton show.She said: “For the first time in 30 odd years of marriage we sat at the table opposite each other and had dinner together every night for six months.“It was fantastic, brilliant.”The full interview can be read on www.radiotimes.com  

Strictly Come Dancing Live with a heartfelt tribute to the cast and a huge thank you to the legions of fans who came out to watch.The professional dancer shared the emotional message with her 502,000 Instagram followers.She said alongside a photograph of a packed O2 Arena: “What a ride.Still pinching myself that Strictly Come Dancing Live has happened!“Thank you to every single one of you that came out to support dancing.“I looked out into the audience every single day and savoured the fact that arenas were selling to support a dance show.“Some of the biggest names in showbiz played our venues in the past, and here we are, dancers and fans of dance in the same places.“It’s truly magical and makes my heart sing.“Keep supporting live entertainment, keep supporting the arts, and as always...’keeeeeeeeep dancing’!” (sic)Janette also posted a clip of the Strictly cast dancing and cheering to La Vida Es Un Carnaval, the song former winners Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse performed their iconic Samba to.The stars, including Luba Mushtuk, Katya Jones and Nancy Xu jumped and clapped as Giovanni Pernice and Nikita Kuzmin danced topless on stage.A post shared by Janette Manrara (@jmanrara)Janette and Dan Walker’s partner, Nadiya Bychkova, then hugged each other before planting a kiss on each other’s lips.Dozens of Strictly fans took to the comments to express their sadness that the tour was over as well as congratulate Janette on her “incredible” performance.Katie penned: “I’m so sad it’s over! You did such an amazing job Janette! There really is nothing you can’t do!”Becca echoed: “We went on Sunday evening and it was incredible.

Gogglebox star Stephen Webb has been forced away from filming just days before the new series

Motorists across the UK have been issued a warning as two storms approach the UK, bringing dangerous winds and blizzards.

great-grandmother has undertaken civilian combat training in Ukraine and says she is prepared to "defend" her children following fears that Russia will invade. Valentyna Konstantynovska, 79, has been praised for her "strength and bravery" after being taught defence tactics by Special Forces Unit Azov in Mariupol, eastern Ukraine.Ms Konstantynovska was taught how to use a AK-47 assault rifle by the country's national guard on Monday (February 14), as they prepare for a potential attack from Russia.Speaking to an NBCNews reporter about the training, the great-grandma said: "Your mother would do it too."Ms Konstantynovska also spoke to local media about her contribution to the exercise and said: "I am ready to shoot if something happens.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has been pictured with her rarely seen boyfriend Euan Marsden.The 19-year-old actress plays troubled youngster Amy Barlow on the ITV soap and posting to Instagram on Tuesday, uploaded pictures of herself cuddling up to her beau.Elle shared two snaps of the loved-up couple standing in front of a fridge and looked stunning in a elegant white dress, with her long brown hair worn straight over her back.She captioned the post: "valentines," next to a love heart emoji.Euan sported a black t-shirt, faded black jeans and a blue denim jacket with his blonde hair playfully tousled.Quick to comment on the adorable post were Elle's Coronation Street co-stars.Summer Spellman actress Harriet Bibby wrote: "You look stunning."Meanwhile, Lauren Neelan star Kel Allen commented: "Cutie patooties."Euan also shared highlights of the evening to his own social media page.To his own Instagram stories, the youngster shared a snap of a heart necklace he had gifted Elle which she wore as the couple went for dinner.He also uploaded a photo of Elle drinking an Espresso Martini while sat in a restaurant.He captioned the pic: "Number 1 fan of Deathnote and Attack on Titan fan right there."While it's not known how long the couple have been dating, Euan previously shared a picture of himself and Elle on Christmas Day last year.Elle is currently involved in a tough Coronation Street storyline, which saw Amy Barlow spiked in a club and rushed to hospital.Corrie fans are certain Max Turner (Harry McDermott) is responsible.Amy also recently began dating Weatherfield bad boy Jacob Hay (Jack James Ryan), who notoriously befriended her on-screen cousin Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) to enlist him as a drug runner for drug lord

This Morning's Alison Hammond shouted "I'm having a baby!" on the ITV show after hearing about a woman getting pregnant at 50.The ITV host was listening to stories about the menopause as one individual was mentioned on the show after finding out that a woman gave birth at 50.Alison, who is 47, was left completely shocked as she considered her own age and stated that she could do that as she told her co-host Dermot O''Leary: "That could be me!"The shock clearly got to Alison as she soon decided to drop the ultimate bombshell before the ad break.Alison threw her hands in the air as she shouted to viewers: "I'm having a baby!", with a huge smile on her face.The show immediately went to break and upon its return Dermot quickly congratulated her.He said: "Congratulations Alison, such good news and announcing it here - what a scoop."The pair then showed their support for a petition as Dermot told Alison: "You should call your new child Scott or Charlene," prompting Alison to respond: "That's such a good idea."Alison's confession comes after a caller named Shelly explained her shock when she found out she was pregnant after believing she was going through menopause.She said on the show: "I thought I was going through menopause and I found out I was pregnant. I already had a 20 year old and it changed my life so so much." Alison said: "Imagine going to the menopause and finding out you've had a baby! I'm 47 I thought it was the end of my time.

EuroMillions win of the year on February 4.With numbers 03, 25, 38, 43, 49 and Lucky Stars 03 and 07, a UK ticket holder bagged a £109.9 million jackpot rocketing immediately into the number 10 spot of the National Lottery's rich list. Andy Carter, Camelot senior winners' adviser at the National Lottery, said: "We're absolutely delighted that the winner of this amazing EuroMillions jackpot prize has come forward and we hope that they will enjoy their win."Who says lightning can't strike twice? With the UK's lottery luck clearly in right now, people up and down the country will be hankering to have a stab at the next EuroMillions draw. Here's everything you need to know.

Kate Middleton wanted to keep the details of her wedding dress a surprise for when she finally walked down the aisle on April 29, 2011. However, the desiner was revealed, by The Sunday Times, to be Alexander McQueen's Sarah Burton - who was reportedly hand picked by the Duchess.

Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon have one of the strongest marriages in Hollywood having tied the knot back in 1988.MORE: Why Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon had concerns for their childrenSo, it came as no surprise that Kevin wanted to pay tribute to his wife on Valentine's Day – although he probably didn't anticipate Kyra's cheeky response!WATCH: Kevin Bacon controversial decision divides fansKevin, 63, shared a throwback photo of the couple together, showing them standing on the street with their two dogs. He wrote: "Happy #ValentinesDay to The One.

While people were tuned into yesterday's Super Bowl for a nostalgia-heavy halftime performance from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J.

Over the years, many famous faces have have donned the bat-suit and taken their chance at playing Gotham City's caped crusader, from George Clooney to Robert Pattinson.

Sheridan Smith fans who tuned in for ITV's No Return have been left frustrated.

The Only Way Is Essex, looked incredible as she flaunted her jaw-dropping figure in the teeny designer swimsuit.

Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherd have ended their long-running feud with their neighbours, according to reports.The 30 year old and her 33 year old husband have been caught in a row with locals over their plans to build their dream home in Essex.The Mummy Diaries stars bought a run down £1.4million 1920s property in Brentwood last year, submitting plans to turn it into a five bedroom home to share with their daughter Nelly, six, and three year old son Arthur. But the 18 month project faced rejections after being branded "too grand" by their neighbours.

TOWIE star Ferne McCann has revealed that there is a budding relationship between her adorable daughter Sunday, two, and former co-star Billie Faiers’ son Arthur, three. Both Ferne, and Billie, as well as Billie's husband Greg Shepherd and their daughter Nelly, six, recently took a dreamy staycation to the Cotswolds, alongside other friends and family.

Sam Faiers paid tribute to her long-time pal Ferne McCann on her 30th birthday as she shared pictures of the two of them throughout the years. Sam, 29, posted a throwback snap of herself and mum-of-one Ferne larking around in a shower together topless in their younger years.The pair were in fits of laughter as they covered their modesty with their hands and stood back-to-back as they struck a Charlie's Angels pose.

TOWIE pals Billie Faiers and Ferne McCann looked unrecognisable in a throwback picture posted to celebrate Ferne turning 30. Billie shared the adorable snap of the friends hugging as youngsters to mark the significant birthday.

The Style Sisters have been behind some of the most organised makeovers of our favourite celebrities like Amanda Holden, Ferne McCann, Kimberley Walsh, Vogue Williams and most recently Rochelle Humes. The duo, better known as best friends Gemma Lilly and Charlotte Reddington, designed the play room of dreams for Rochelle and Marvin Humes' daughters Alaia-Mai, seven, and Valentina, three, and also gave Billie Faiers' wardrobe a much-needed detox.

Billie Faiers and her husband Greg Shepherd are set for further disappointment with their dream Essex home.

BILLIE Faiers' dream £1.4million is at risk of another setback as angry neighbours demand the council rejects amended plans. The Towie star hit a stumbling block earlier this year when the development was rejected after neighbours complained it was too big.