Bloke's brilliant transformation after doctors warned 'don't look in the mirror'

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker had to insist he is a “safe driver" on Wednesday morning’s show, as he admitted to failing his first driving test with five major faults.The host was referring to a beached container ship in the Suez Canal when he said he got stuck during an attempted three-point-turn during his first test.“I got five major faults on my first test, about five minutes in as well,” he sheepishly admitted. “I tried to reverse around a roundabout.

Manori Ravindran International Editor“Chernobyl” producer Sister — the content studio set up by Jane Featherstone, Stacey Snider and Elisabeth Murdoch — has hired former “Black Mirror” producer Lucy Dyke to lead a new production hub out of Manchester, in northern England.The outfit is called Northern Sister, and will focus on developing and producing high-end scripted projects in the region, while fostering creators from diverse backgrounds both on and off screen. The Manchester location will allow Sister to tap into creative talent in other cities, such as Leeds, Newcastle, Liverpool and Bradford.The company’s expansion up north comes at a time when U.K.

Chloe Ferry has been accused of using photoshop on her pictures once more as fans spotted a suspicious thumb in one of her snaps.The Geordie Shore TV personality shared three sexy garden snaps to her 3.6million Instagram fans.But some fans spotted a suspicious distorted thumb on her left hip even though the photos were taken after dark.It appears to be a lot thinner in her first snap and looks to blend into her torso.One fan was quick to point out: “The photo shop near the thumb,” with a laughing emoji.Another added: “Zooooooooooom in.”A third added: “Photoshopped as per.”Chloe is seen posing on her patio with her ripped jeans undone at the waist, with both hands resting on her hips.But it is the 25-year-old reality TV star’s left thumb

Daily Record.Victims are told their National Insurance numbers have been "compromised" with an automated phone call. They are asked to "press 1" to be connected to someone who can "fix" the problem when it's actually fraudsters looking to take details.Once connected, victims are then asked to hand over information to be able to receive a new National Insurance number.A National Insurance number helps identify you on UK and Scottish systems, including HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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EXCITED Stacey Solomon gave fans a peak inside her vintage downstairs loo after moving into her dream £1.2million home. The Loose Women star wants to retain as much of the room's charming character as possible as she marvelled over the decorative porcelain.

Good Morning Britain host Ben Shephard left fans and co-stars in hysterics after accidentally talking about his nipples live on TV.The star, who has been regularly standing in for Piers Morgan after the former newspaper editor quit earlier this month, was chatting to Susanna Reid about her outfit choice when the awkward slip-up was made.Talking to the viewers, Susanna said of her green dress: "The trouble is, when you work on television, things can be projected on green."A projection on Ben Shephard's face was then switched and it looked like Susanna was wearing a dress which was covered in her co-star's face.Ben teased: "Ahhh, wrapped in the Ben blanket."Looking impressed, Susanna replied: "Actually, I quite like that."Speaking off camera,

Real Madrid have suffered another blow to their squad ahead of their Champions League tie against Liverpool, with Toni Kroos now set to miss out.The Spanish giants have endured an injury crisis of their own in recent weeks, with a number of big-name players currently sidelined.Recently it was confirmed that Eden Hazard was set for another spell on the injury list after suffering from a muscle issue.The Belgian is unlikely to return before mid-April, and is expected to miss out on both ties against Liverpool.But Zinedine Zidane's issues don't end there, as it was reported on Tuesday that Federico Valverde might also be unavailable.The central midfielder, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, wasn't called up by

fire while working in hills in Scotland.The 54-year-old was pronounced dead a day after emergency services were called to the scene at 4.20pm on Monday.It is unclear how the estate worker came to burn his clothes but it is understood he may have been burning heather at the time.The incident happened at Crichness Law in the Lammermuir Hills near Cranshaws, Scottish Borders, the Daily Record reports.Police, fire and ambulance crews all descended on the rural spot and the injured worker had to be airlifted to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.Despite the best efforts of medics he died in hospital.A police spokeswoman said the man's family had been made aware of the tragedy.She added that the Health and Safety Executive had also been informed.She said:

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Stacey Solomon revealed fears she's coming across like a 'massive show off' as she shared yet more pictures of her stunning new home.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker, 44, offered a message of support to Kate Garraway, 53, as the Good Morning Britain presenter's husband Derek Draper, 53, remains in hospital.The former political advisor was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in March last year.The ITV broadcaster shed a light on her other half's condition in a powerful documentary that featured the couple's two children, daughter Darcey, 15, and 11-year-old son Billy.The programme detailed Derek's illness with Kate also speaking to other people who have had battled coronavirus, NHS staff and other experts.In one part of the documentary, Kate recalled the moment doctor's informed her that her husband was the most seriously ill person who had remained alive.Following the

Outspoken GAA pundit Joe Brolly has branded his treatment by RTE when they cut off his mic during a debate on a united Ireland as both childish and embarrassing.

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She is currently expecting her second child with fitness trainer husbandAlex Fine.And Cassie continued to provide her following with glimpses at her pregnancy journey as she uploaded a stunning maternity snap to Instagram on Tuesday.The hitmaker, 34, put her bare baby bump on display in a black plunging crop top and a pair of matching panties.

Jacqueline Jossa and husband Dan Osborne have begun preparations for their “forever home” as they look towards a fresh start.Jacqueline toasted to “new beginnings” on Instagram last week and told her army of fans: “"WE GOT THE KEYS. We have waited a while but we picked up the keys to our forever home.”She added: “It needs some tender loving care, a lick of paint and some tweaks.

“People ask me all the time, am I going back?,” Lisa Vanderpump told Andy Cohen while appearing on the March 23 episode of Watch What Happens Live. It has been nearly two years since LVP burned bridges with the cast and made a dramatic exit from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Judging by her latest TV appearance, it doesn’t sound like she’s made peace with her former co-stars just yet.

Sir Alex Ferguson.Since Sir Alex had retired there had been three managers in six years – David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho.Ole quickly assessed the situation he had inherited.“It’s a bit like going to Waitrose or Tesco. You spend £90 or £100.

IMG Model Ashley Graham pulled a silly cross-eyed face for her latest scantily-clad mirror selfie on Tuesday.The Nebraska-born, Brooklyn-based 33-year-old spent an 'amazing day' with fellow body positivity activist, TikTok star Sienna Mae Gomez.Ashley and the 17-year-old creator teamed up for a TikTok about 'coming through for all generations of girls struggling with confidence.' Anything for a laugh! IMG Model Ashley Graham pulled a silly cross-eyed face for her latest scantily-clad mirror selfie on Tuesday Surprisingly, Graham only has 400K more social media followers than Sienna, who first went viral on the ByteDance video-sharing social networking service in August.Gomez - famed for her 'squirrel' dance - just co-hosted the inaugural

Hilary Duff took to Instagram Stories on Tuesday with a clip cradling her baby bump.In the clip, the 33-year-old actress wore her blue locks down while clad in a shoulder-less black maternity gown with a hand on her baby bump.The Houston native wrote 'Patience' on the social media shot, indicating her relaxed state of mind in her third pregnancy. Anticipation: Hilary Duff, 30, took to Instagram on Tuesday with a shot cradling her baby bumpThe Younger star was seen earlier Tuesday shopping at a few luxe Los Angeles clothing establishments.Duff is currently expecting her third child - she's mom to daughter Banks, two, with husband Matthew Koma, and nine-year-old son, Luca, with ex-husband Mike Comrie.