Bulger killer Jon Venables' bid for freedom before new law could see his release blocked

Emmerdale star Charley Webb has taken to Instagram to issue an apology after a clip of her and her family celebrating husband Matthew Wolfenden's birthday yesterday caused some followers to mistakenly think they were doing a gender reveal.The actress, who played Debbie Dingle in the ITV soap, was quick to clear up any speculation that she and her Emmerdale actor beau are expecting anymore children.Yesterday, Charley documented the celebrations for her husband's 42nd birthday with her 562,000 fans.Standing outside in their pajamas, the sweet clip showed the family of five letting off a confetti cannon in celebrations of Matthew's birthday.Charley held her youngest, Ace, while Buster and Bowie stood with their father as he released the gold decorations.They could all be seen grinning as the confetti was released into the air, with one of their brood putting his hands over his ears following the loud pop.The mother of three wrote: "Happy birthday @matthewwolfenden55."However, in her next story, Charley quickly clarified that the canon was for her beau's birthday and not for any other reason.She wrote: "Two things."One, that is not a gender reveal, I've had about 58,013 messages.Sorry about that."Two, when does the heat wave start?" she added.It comes after Charley revealed that their youngest son, Ace, refuses to call the Emmerdale actor "daddy", instead referring to him by his first name.The soap star explained the reason behind Ace’s decision after sharing in an earlier post that Matthew had left notes for all their children on the kitchen counter.However, eagle-eye fans spotted that Ace’s note had been signed off with his dad’s name instead of “daddy” like the other children’s messages.Charley then decided to publicly

Janelle Monáe is set to play entertainer and French Resistance agent Josephine Baker in an upcoming TV series.From studio A24, De La Resistance will follow Baker’s role as a spy for the French Resistance in the Second World War. It will also cover her career as an entertainer, after she became the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927 silent film Siren Of The Tropics.Jennifer Yale, best known for her work on Outlander, See and Legion, will serve as showrunner on the series.

COVID-19-related pneumonia yesterday (May 4) following a long battle with liver disease.Describing Pyro as “my best friend and brother”, Malin wrote on his social media channels: “He fought real hard right till the end. He changed my life and so many others in ways I can’t even begin to say.

Police have issued an urgent appeal for help finding a missing woman who was last seen at a hotel three months ago. Elaine Charleston is known to have links to Wigan and Leigh, as well as the Preston and Blackpool areas of Lancashire.

The chorus of calls for an Independent Standards Authority (ISA) that tackles bullying and harassment in UK entertainment is growing louder. Keira Knightley, Naomie Harris and several high-profile industry figures are among the those supporting a cross-industry group working to create the new body.

A mum and dad have welcomed 'miracle' conjoined twins who are one in just 2.5million.

Sharon Osbourne has shared a picture of herself in bed with an intravenous drip in her arm after she revealed she had caught COVID-19 from her husband Ozzy.The Talk UK host, 69, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a snap of herself looking unwell as she relaxed in her bed while battling the virus.She had previously revealed that she caught Covid after having to fly back to Los Angeles from London to look after her rocker other half Ozzy, 73, who had contracted the virus.In her social media snap, Sharon went make-up free as she wore a blue T-shirt and made the peace sign with her left hand.The sleeve of her top on her right arm was rolled up and the intravenous drip in her arm could be seen secured by green tape.She was surrounded by five TV remote controls and three of her dogs on her bed as well as a mobile phone, laptop and magazine as she tried to keep busy.Alongside the snap, she simply wrote "Covid" accompanied by angry face emojis. Sharon's drip consisted of Sodium Chloride USP.It comes after scientists discovered the use of a hypertonic solution of sodium chloride at 1.1 per cent reduced viral replication by 88 per cent in tests involving infected lung cells conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo.Her latest post comes after she had to pull out of her TalkTV shows due to contracting the virus.

"That's how they'll remember you, that's how the world will remember you."Heard donned a shimmering, gold dress to attend the Art of Elysium's 5th Annual Heaven Gala in 2012.The stunning evening gown showcased the actress's incredible figure and dragged across the red carpet thanks to its fishtail design.The designer garment featured a low-cut neckline and thin straps reaching over the star's shoulders.Addressing his comments, Heard claims: " "My dress was low-cut, I get it, it was low-cut, but I felt really embarrassed and horrible that I wore that."My dress was low-cut, I get it, it was low-cut, but I felt really embarrassed and horrible that I wore that."I felt like how could I have made that choice, of course he's right."The star told the court how she "started to believe" Depp's narrative surrounding her clothing choices, adding that "it didn't stop"."When I walked out of the house it wasn't, 'Hey, you're not allowed to wear that', it was like, 'Oh, really, that's what you're wearing?'" Heard said."'No wonder you get cast in those roles, no wonder that's what you are, that's what you're making it," she said, adding that the comments would lead to a "blow up" between them.This is the first time the incident has been spoken of in court.

Kailia Posey is being remembered by those who knew the late pageant star. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Maureen Francisco – who worked with Posey at her most recent pageant – shared that she was "in shock" when she heard the news.  "When I first saw the post that her mom posted about Kailia, I was in shock, I didn’t believe it. At first, I thought maybe her mother’s Facebook got hacked, so I had to wait.

Comedian Tehran Von Ghasri was one of the many ticket holders who were in attendance when Dave Chappelle was attacked Tuesday evening – and now he's sharing what he saw as a festival-goer. According to Von Ghasri, he claims that security "dismissed" his "concern." "At the Dave Chappelle show, I was merely a fan," Von Ghasri, who is a staple at Los Angeles' Laugh Factory, shared with Fox News Digital.

People are receiving scam texts from unknown numbers that claim to be the Post Office.

A Wishaw pub was packed to the rafters as punters raised more than £5000 for a cancer charit last week.

EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of the Cannes market, Bankside Films has picked up international rights to Oren Moverman project Raised Eyebrows.

Keepers at a popular Scottish zoo are celebrating the birth of two endangered penguin chicks.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent fans were in awe of the terrifying Witch after spotting the moment they manipulated the judges. The mysterious auditionee gave Simon Cowell the impression he had a 50/50 choice when deciding which apple Amanda Holden should bite into: right or left.

COUNTDOWN'S Rachel Riley took a swipe at Anne Robinson by toasting to the next chapter after the host quit. The maths whizz was all smiles after the news broke about Anne's future on the show.

GOOD Morning Britain fans were in tears this morning as ITV star Ruth Dodsworth opened up about her abusive relationship. Jonathan Wignall, 55, was caged for three years after subjecting her to nine years of controlling abuse during their 18-year marriage.

A Johnny Depp lookalike appeared on This Morning today saying work has dried up since the Hollywood star's trial. The body double appeared on the ITV breakfast show after working with Depp on the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie.

PARALYSED Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan Goodwin has revealed his comeback plans despite being in a wheelchair. The escapologist, 42, was paralysed for life and confined to a wheelchair after a dangerous stunt went wrong.

MASTERCHEF viewers have slammed Gordon Ramsay for 'ruining' the finals as he made a guest appearance. Wednesday's show saw the final three cooks head to Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London to cook some of his signature dishes.

ITV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth once sent a disturbing image to her children amid his campaign of abuse.Nightclub owner Jonathan Wignall has been refused early home release, but Ruth is determined to look on the positive side ahead of his release later this year.Wignall was sentenced to three years in prison last April for stalking and coercive control.He had subjected Ruth to a nine-year campaign of abuse. At one point, he sent a message to her children in an attempt to manipulate them which showed an image of Ruth in hospital and the text: "This is what it looks like when you don't want your children anymore."Ruth said: "Three years ago I was taken into hospital.