Brookside star Claire Sweeney's life now as she celebrates 50th birthday

Scots have been warned to be aware of the signs of romance and companionship fraud in the run up to Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and whether you’re looking for romantic cards and flowers, indulgent chocolates or a touch of sparkle, you’re sure to find the perfect Valentine’s gift at The Centre, Livingston.

The Queen has stunned royal fans after adding a new addition to her famous litter of corgis, however, to everyone's surprise she has opted for a different breed.

Helen Wood has come a long way since she hit headlines for her involvement with Wayne Rooney while working as a sex worker more than a decade ago.

Prince Charles has Covid-19 for the second time in two years and after a positive test.

An Edinburgh support worker has launched a local history campaign chronicling West Lothian’s local history in a short video format.

West Lothian councillors will meet to decide the last budget of this current administration next week – and they face making some tough decisions to balance the books.

Michael Jackson sat down to chat with Oprah Winfrey in 1993, it would go down in history as the most-watched interview ever.The King of Pop opened up to Oprah on February 10 that year - and 62 million Americans tuned in to watch it at the time.In the historic chat, the music legend revealed a number of shocking admissions about his personal life.The singer didn't hold back as he spoke openly about topics including his traumatic childhood, skin colour and even rumoured romances.One of Michael's most painful claims was about his father, Joseph Jackson, beating him as a young child.Jackson was clearly emotional when he spoke about his relationship with his father, who could frighten him with "just a look", and so much so that he'd become physically sick.Michael said: "He saw me, he wanted me… I guess I don't know if I was his golden child or whatever it was, some may call it a strict disciplinarian or whatever, but he was very strict, very hard, very stern. Just a look would scare you, you know"He went on: "There's been times when he'd come to see me, and I would get sick.

The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Debbie Davies will be walking away from her glamorous pals, we can reveal.The TV psychic who joined the ITVBe programme in series 13 is said to have told bosses she plans on hanging up her ballgowns.It comes amid a new career move for the psychic who is believed to have a career in America lined up.Sources told me: "It's a show that takes up a lot of time to film and Debbie has so many other things going on at the moment."There are producers in the United States that want her to film a ghost and paranormal show."They added: "She's filming again for Unexplained Caught on Camera, launching a true-crime podcast with two ex-police officers."One of which was head of a murder squad and she's just created her own podcast studio in Wilmslow, Cheshire."Our source continued: "Debbie will still pop up on The Real Housewives of Cheshire for the occasional party."Debbie is preparing to launch her own podcast Serial Killers: Inside the Mind of a Murder, with her first episode delving into the story of the Manchester Ship Canal deaths.She claims that her series will be "very different to what's already been published".The news was confirmed to Daily Star by Debbie's former co-star, Tanya Bardsley at the Manchester premiere of pal Wayne Rooney's documentary, Rooney, on Amazon Prime.She told me: "I love our Debs, she only lives around the corner from me so I'll see her all the time anyway."During her time on the programme, Debbie has certainly seen her fair share of storylines, most recently clashing with co-star Rachel Lugo during a trip to Edinburgh.The pair came to blows after Debbie told Lugo she saw her as a maid in a previous life, causing the pair to come to blows.Last year, we told you how

American boy was saved after being savagely mauled by a dog after a brave neighbour came to his aid.Conner Landers, from Reno, Texas, was viciously attacked as he just got off the school bus by a brown and black brindle boxer/bullmastiff mixed-breed after it escaped a fenced yard on January 21.The “crying” boy was saved from the dog’s clutches by a neighbour but the canine’s persistence in his attack meant it was no easy task.Neighbour Lorena Parker was alerted by her own dogs barking at the incident as she quickly ran out to try to stop the attack.However, the dog turned its attention to her and backed her into her yard before returning to attack Conner and dragging him down the street.Now armed with a large stick, she hit the dog in order to save the schoolboy. Speaking to FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, Ms Parker said: “He had Connor, was taking him through the ditch to his yard."Every time I got the dog off, he would turn and go right back to Connor because he was crying.

John Mayer is prioritizing his fans' health. ET was there when the 44-year-old musician performed the John Mayer Small Stage Series Concert for SiriusXM in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, and he didn't hesitate to stop the show when he noticed one concertgoer who needed some medical attention. «Are they conscious? Give me thumbs up if they're alert,» Mayer asked. Though at first, it seemed like someone in the crowd was giving Mayer the go-ahead, he later asked, «You need an AED [automated external defibrillator]? Well, that's not somebody who's alert!»After a brief pause, Mayer announced, «I'm going to step off stage for a second,» as the crowd cheered the decision.

Overcoming the past. Queen Elizabeth II was not always so fond of her daughter-in-law Duchess Camilla, but time has strengthened their relationship.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has shared she's "very touched" by the Queen's wish for her to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles takes the thrown. During her visit to London on Thursday 10 February, the 74 year old royal was questioned on how she feels about her future as the Queen of England. The Duchess shared that she's "very touched" and "very, very honoured" after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II shared her wishes during her Platinum Jubilee speech on 5 February.

John Mayer stopped his show Wednesday night to check on a fan.

the Columbia Missourian reported. Daniel, of Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, was resuscitated and put on a ventilator but has allegedly suffered significant brain damage.The legal papers, submitted to Boone County Circuit Court, said he is still "unresponsive, unaware of his surroundings, unable to communicate and [with] a significant injury to his brain".The family's lawyer David Bianchi said it was the "worst" injury caused by a fraternity pledge he'd ever seen in his 30 years in the profession, according to reports.

Facebook and Instagram in the EU has been welcomed by European leaders, who say they would live "very well without Facebook".Earlier this week Meta quietly issued a warning saying that it could shut down the services if Europe doesn't let it perform "transatlantic data transfers".In an annual report to a US government agency, Meta said that the company will "probably" have to stop offering its "most significant products and services" if a new framework is not adopted.Now, German leaders have responded to the Facebook warning by essentially telling Zuckerberg to bring it on. Speaking at a meeting in Paris, Germany’s new economy minister Robert Habeck told reporters: “After I was hacked I have lived without Facebook and Twitter for four years and life has been fantastic."Speaking alongside his German colleague, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire added: “I can confirm that life would be very good without Facebook and that we would live very well without Facebook.”French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire also said: “Digital giants must understand that the European continent will resist and affirm its sovereignty.” The responses followed a statement from Meta in its annual report that transatlantic data transfers are a key challenge for its social networks.

OK! magazine.She also spoke of playing Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago and then later as the leading lady in Shirley Valentine.When asked what Patrick was like to work with, Claire told the publication: “He was gorgeous.”She went on to speak about the presenting role that she gave up to work with the acting legend.“I gave up 60 Minute Makeover to do it and my agent said, ‘Why are you giving up 60 Minute Makeover to do this?’“And I said, ‘I have to choose between a paintbrush and Patrick Swayze - it's not rocket science!’”Claire described her turn on the stage as “great fun”.DON'T MISS...Jeremy Clarkson fires back at user amid proud post about son [INSIGHT]Piers Morgan rages at 'arrogant' Demi Lovato 'I'm triggered' [UPDATE]Stacey Dooley

With a career spanning 30 years, it’s no surprise that Claire Sweeney has picked up some incredible memories along the way. And as the actress exclusively welcomes OK! VIPs into her stunning home in London, Claire opens up about her illustrious career and shows off the special mementos from her time on the West End stage and in shows such as Brookside.

Claire Sweeney has revealed that she experienced a ‘wobble’ as she approached her 50th birthday.

She looks amazing on OK!’s exclusive shoot, but actress and presenter Claire Sweeney admits to having a “right old wobble” about turning 50. “It’s freaking me out!” laughs the former Brookside star, who hit the milestone at the weekend.

Actress Claire Sweeney has opened the doors to her four-bedroom house in central London’s Pimlico, to give VIP Members an insight into her life.The stunning home boasts personality and features sentimental items such as a collage of Claire's career highlights which a close friend made her for her 40th birthday. Claire also showed off her "This is Your Life" book which includes pictures of her time on Brookside and even told OK! that it is an "honour" to have been given it.