Boy bound to chair, hit and threatened with hammer by laughing teenage attacker

EASTENDERS star Tameka Empson has revealed she secretly had a baby boy during her break from the soap. The Kim Fox actress, 43, revealed the news on Loose Women today when asked what she'd been doing during lockdown.

CARA Delevingne and pal Kaia Gerber hug as they attend a Black Lives Matter protest in Los Angeles. The model friends stepped out after quarantining together at the start of the coronavirus crisis.

Cara Delevingne, 27, and Kaia Gerber, 18, held each other tightly while attending a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 15. They watched as people like Insecure star Kendrick Sampson made powerful speeches and sang their hearts out about the fight for justice and equality. Cara rocked a crop top that highlighted her toned midsection and a pair of shredded Daisy Dukes while her fellow model pal stunned in a green, floral patterned mini dress with spaghetti straps. The two gals were seen warmly embracing each other many times as the day progressed.

hereBut Stockport council has now joined 12 other north west authorities, in formally supporting and UNISON’s Care Workers vs COVID-19 Campaign.Councillors have unanimously backed a Labour motion calling for action to address the ‘serious public health risk’ to care workers who - according to the Office for National Statistics - are twice as likely to die from coronavirus than their NHS counterparts.Stockport council has been awarded £3.1m from the government’s Infection Control Fund, to help reduce COVID-19 transmission in and between care homes and protect staff.And the motion calls for care providers to use that additional funding ‘to pay care workers their full normal pay for all COVID-19 related absence, including sickness,

known for turning around trend-led looks faster than you can say 'next-day delivery', has had a rough couple of weeks.Despite riding out the pandemic admirably - sales rose by 45 per cent to £367.8 million in the three months to May - it was hit badly by claims this month that workers at some Leicester-based garment factories were forced to work during lockdown and that some were paid as little as £3.50 an hour. The report, by campaign group Labour Behind the Label, suggested that at least 75 percent of clothing production in all Leicester factories is commissioned by the Boohoo group.

BTS might be a band from South Korea but the septet has members from across the globe. The fandom is officially known as the ARMY and the members are spread across the Philippines, the United Nations, Dubai, and even in India among many other countries.

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A total of 150 people attended an illegal rave in Smithills last week before police turned up to disperse the crowd and seize their sound system.The illegal gathering took place in the woods behind Smithills Hall in a spot that was “difficult to get to”, according to a local councillor.Coun Roger Hayes said litter pickers who came to clear the site at the weekend found many metal cylinders spread around the land behind the historic hall.Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham revealed that police disrupted the event on Friday evening – one of several large gatherings last week.He said: “Greater Manchester Police (GMP) disrupted a number of events, particularly one on Friday evening in Bolton in Smithills Park – 150 people.“The event was

Conor Scullion took the step down from League One to the Juniors this summer - and he says joining Fauldhouse United was the obvious choice to make.The former Hamilton Accies youngster featured 14 times for Dumbarton last term but has joined Chris Mackie's revolution at Park View along with brother Liam and close pal Declan McDonald.For the 21-year-old, it's as simple as wanting to play every week and regain his confidence after a frustrating time as a bit-part player with the Sons.Scullion is one of 15 arrivals at the Hoose as Mackie plans a title challenge and he told the Courier he turned down offers from SPFL clubs to sign up for Fauldhouse.He commented: "I just want to be playing every week and getting that confidence back in my game.

One Direction forming have been revealed.A new 1D anniversary website with a timeline of the band’s career will launch later this month together with a 10-year celebration video charting the band’s rise to fame.Both will arrive on July 23, the date the band were formed in 2010 on ITV talent show, The X Factor.The website will enable fans to see an interactive archive of the band’s music videos, artwork, television performances as well as behind-the-scenes footage and rare content.The video will also feature behind-the-scenes and rare footage of the band.Speculation has been growing in recent months that the band may reform for their tenth anniversary after band member Liam Payne, as well as sources close to the band, confirmed the boyband

KATE Garraway lends her support to Katie Price as she "likes" a tweet about her son Harvey's health battle in intensive care. Katie has been keeping fans up to date on the condition of eldest son Harvey, who was taken to hospital after suffering breathing problems on Sunday.

RADIO One's Chris Stark reveals his wife Ria has given birth to a baby boy. The presenter, 33, said he "couldn't be prouder" after his wife gave birth this morning. He also announced the baby's name is Troy Ian Bango Stark.

The mum of a boy filmed kicking a toddler in the head during a sickening brawl has jumped to his defence saying he is 'not that type' and 'accidents happen'.

Johnny Depp's second marriage to Amber Heard ended in a blaze of acrimony, with their lives of excess currently being laid bare in London's High Court.

Livingston striker Matej Poplatnik has described his move to Scotland as the ‘biggest moment’ of his career.The 28-year-old Slovenian was prolific in front of goal for many years in his home country before spells in the Indian Super League and Hungary — but says playing for the Lions will be the toughest challenge he’s faced.Speaking to the Courier, the former Kerala Blasters attacker said: “I’m excited. It’s the biggest moment of my career and I can say this is the biggest league that I will have played in, so I’m happy and proud to be a Livingston player.“I grabbed it when the coach offered me the chance to sign and I will do my best for the team.”He added: “There were some options but Livingston was clearly the best.

Stars are showing their support for a young boy who saved his sister's life. Just days ago, Nikki Walker took to social media to share the heroic story of her 6-year-old nephew, Bridger.

supports HTML5 videoChris Stark ‘couldn’t be prouder’ after his wife Ria gave birth to a baby boy.The Radio 1 host announced this morning that he was a dad for the first time with a sweet tweet.The 33-year-old wrote: ‘I couldn’t be prouder. Our little lad is here.

ONE Direction have sparked reunion rumours by revealing they are launching a website together this month - on the band's 10th anniversary. In April, Liam Payne revealed that he and his fellow 1D bandmates; Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik, were gearing up to mark 10 years since they formed on X-Factor in 2010.

Alfie Templeman is your man… or, er, boy. The 17-year-old Bedfordshire singer/songwriter has already demonstrated that he knows his way around a groove: his burgeoning catalogue of playful, woozy jangles (on 2018’s ‘Like An Animal’) and the open-hearted pop roughness of his 2019 EP ‘Don’t Go Wasting Time’ are proof.

Today weather has been on our side. Thank you to everyone that showed up to help us set up our fencing.

Livingston Rotary Club has been busy as ever during lockdown.The charity has been working with Paterson Arran Ltd in Livingston who have donated boxes of biscuits which the club has distributed to some 30 community day centres, care and nursing homes, housing with care, support services for adults and schools providing critical meal cover for pupils.Lizette Bingham, president of the club explained: “Members who work for or volunteer for community/care organisations are concerned about how those who have been in isolation for all these weeks and the fact are really missing someone to have a blether with over a cup of tea and a biscuit.“A very special thank you to the magnificent staff at Paterson Arran Ltd, Livingston for your generosity and