Britain needs 'Asia-style' lockdown like China to halt 'out of control' pandemic

Ed Sheeran packed on the PDA on Tuesday 8 February evening before accepting his Brit Award.The 30 year old, whose wife recently made a rare appearance in a Christmas music video with Elton John, was all loved-up with his other half at the ceremony as he was announced as the winner of the Songwriter Of The Year category. As Succession's Brian Cox called out his name, Ed stood up and flashed a smile before leaning down to give Cherry, 29, who he married back in 2019, a kiss on the lips.The star then made his way onto the stage, where he thanked his colleagues and loved ones during his speech, before gushing over his wife. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Kell Brook's trainer has claimed that he feels Amir Khan could pull out of the pair's fierce grudge match on the horizon of the fight in Manchester.

Kym Marsh has announced the upcoming arrival of another baby and will become a grandmother again.

ADELE sparked speculation she is engaged after flashing a huge diamond ring last night as she won three awards at the Brits. Boyfriend Rich Paul was not in the crowd, but there was no missing the rock on her finger.

From April, State Pension will increase by £700 for all Brits.

DOCTOR Who star Jodie Whittaker confirmed she is pregnant with her second child while walking the Brit Awards red carpet last night. The actress revealed the joyous news as she cradled her blossoming baby bump while posing for photos at the star-studded awards ceremony at London’s O2 Arena.

MAURA Higgins ended her boozy night out at the Brit Awards by treating herself to a McDonald’s drive-thru. The 31-year-old shared a snap as she tucked into a cheeseburger and fries, with six chicken nuggets on the side at 3.52 am.

NO Return star Louis Serkis has been hailed as a “star in waiting” - and it’s no surprise, especially given who his famous parents are. The ITV drama features Sheridan Smith and her continuing reign as the queen of telly dramas - but it’s her on-screen son that has stolen the show.

THE Chase viewers have blasted a 'cocky' contestant who branded a £23k offer 'an insult' - and even Bradley Walsh was stunned. Tuesday's edition of the ITV quiz show saw four players take on Jenny 'The Vixen' Ryan.

Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka rejected a deadline day loan move to Manchester United.

Johnnie Jackson felt Gethin Jones should have been shown a red card as he bemoaned the goals Bolton Wanderers scored as 'really poor' from Charlton Athletic's perspective.

Doting grandmother Caitlyn Jenner has given an update on her daughter Kylie Jenner and her newborn baby. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star announced on Monday 7 February that she’d given birth to a baby boy on 2 February – almost four years to the day that she had her first child, Stormi. Kylie, 24, took to Instagram to announce the exciting news where she shared a black and white photograph of her newborn son’s tiny hand, which was being held by big sister Stormi, four.

Love Island star Maura Higgins has revealed the reason why she was late to The Brit Awards, and it was all down to the traffic.The brunette beauty, 31, joined the likes of Anne-Marie, Adele, Ed Sheeran and Idris Elba in attending the awards, but completely missed the red carpet as a result of the bad traffic she endured on the way.Taking to Instagram to explain why she was late, she told her 3.3 million followers: “Guys I have actually missed the red carpet, urm, because the traffic was crazy and I’m only just arriving.” In the background of the clip, you can hear the crowd at the Brits cheering for whoever was on stage. Maura stunned in a black and white co-ord made up of a one-shouldered top resembling one side of a blazer jacket, paired with a risqué black mini skirt with a split up the side and a single button holding it all together. Completing the look, Maura wore her hair in slicked back bun and a pair of dangling diamond earrings.

The Strictly Come Dancing stars and their celebrity partners looked like they had quite the wild night on Tuesday. Currently on the Strictly tour, the group headed out to an arcade to play some nostalgic games including air hockey. Documenting the fun on her Instagram page, Amy Dowden shared a look inside their night out.The star shared a video of Rose Ayling-Ellis playing air hockey with pro Neil Jones, and Tilly Ramsay beamed as she won a unicorn.

February 9 marks a sad and reflective day for the Queen as she faces 20 years without her little sister. Princess Margaret died aged 71 in 2002, but her legacy may live on in Prince Harry. In 2020, the Duke of Sussex stepped down as a working royal and moved to America with Meghan Markle.

Mo Gilligan left The Brit Award viewers in stitches as he made a minor slip up at the start of the show. The comedian presented the show for the first time on Tuesday, after he took over as host from Jack Whitehall who held the spot for several years. ITV viewers were left in hysterics by the 33 year old presenter throughout the night, including from his brilliantly funny impression of Liam Gallagher, but it was his opening statement that left fans giggling.

BRIT Awards yesterday, Adele walked away with the most awards, as she bagged Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Mastercard Album of the Year.The star also took to the stage for a spell-binding performance of I Drink Wine, taken from her fourth album, 30.Adele, 33, impressed her many fans with her beautiful rendition, but it also left some people scratching their heads.Last month, Adele announced that she would be delaying her Las Vegas residency on the basis that her show “isn’t ready” for audiences. The star was forced to delay her three-month stint in the States after Covid hit the production team, making it “impossible to finish the show”.Given her wonderful performance at the BRITs, however, some fans on social media were left questioning her decision. Jesal Parshotam tweeted: “What is interesting is that Adele is attending the Brits in London but Vegas Residency ticket holders still don’t know where they stand.”While Corey Seville quipped: “At least all those people that paid thousands to watch Adele perform in Vegas can watch her perform at the #BRITS instead.”Megdale89 wrote: “So Adele can’t manage her concerts in Vegas, which by the way cost the earth. “But she can turn up to the Brits where she’s won awards and is basically headlining the show.”Andrew Jazzie posted a picture of Adele performing her piano ballad at the ceremony, captioning it: “Brilliant singer. Incredible talent.

On Monday Disney Plus shared a trailer for the new movie Cheaper By The Dozen starring Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff.In the remake of the 2003 comedy, Gabrielle, 49, and Zach, 46, will play a married couple that shares ten children.'Make room for family,' read the caption as it announced the film will begin streaming on March 18. New film:On Monday Disney Plus shared a trailer for the new movie Cheaper by the Dozen starring Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff The teaser begins on a quiet morning before an alarm buzzer pings, waking the peacefully sleeping husband and wife.'It's a code red!' Zach shouts as he and Gabrielle wake up and jump out of bed.

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost once made comedy skits on Saturday Night Live.But now the married couple have reunited onscreen to dodge a mind-reading Alexa device in a new Super Bowl commercial.Johansson and Jost put their normal game-day routine at home into action with the help of the Amazon device - a virtual personal assistant that plays music, tells the weather, delivers news and sports. Working together: Colin Jost, left, and Scarlett Johansson - seen in 2020 - star in a new Super Bowl commercial.

A 'heartbroken' Padma Lakshmi has announced the loss of her grandmother Rajima.Lakshmi, 51, paid tribute to her grandmother on Sunday with a slideshow of images and a lengthy message reflecting on the woman who was 'much more than a grandma.'In her Instagram post, Padma recalled being taught times tables by Rajima, getting her ears pierced by her, and her many professional accomplishments. 'She was my rock and my example':A 'heartbroken' Padma Lakshmi has announced the loss of her grandmother Rajima'I am heartbroken. My dear paati is gone,' Padma posted on Instagram.

coronavirus pandemic. Following more than 80,000 deaths recorded to be from Covid-19 and more than 3million cases, health experts have called for stricter lockdown rules.In Britain, folks have been told to stay home unless they need to leave the house.