Burnt out mansion bought back by council

RUTH Langsford has opened up about being stepmum to husband Eamonn Holmes' children. She and Eamonn, 62, share son Jack, 19, but he is also dad to Declan, 32, Rebecca, 30, and 28-year-old Niall with from his marriage to first wife Gabrielle. Recalling the moment she met her future stepchildren for the first time during Monday's Loose Women, Ruth, 61, said: "I was very nervous.

THE Masked Singer champion Natalie Imbruglia was almost foiled by her own son as they travelled to the UK together. The singer, who took home the winning title as Panda over the weekend, revealed her two-year-old nearly gave it away before she was unmasked. Natalie, 47, told fans on This Morning that her young son Max was the only member of her family that knew the truth about Panda.

DANCING On Ice fans all had the same complaint about the judges - as they called for Mr Nasty Jason Gardiner to return. They took to Twitter to complain after being left 'baffled' by the judges' scoring last night.

PIERS Morgan has revealed he's a huge fan of rapper 50 Cent after attending the Superbowl with his sons. The 56-year-old posted several clips from the event on social media and told his followers that 50's hit In Da Club is his "favourite rap song".

DANCING on Ice fans have threatened to switch off as the "weakest contestants" make it through after Liberty Poole's exit. They were shocked to find Love Island's Liberty and Olympic champ Kye Whyte in the skate-off.

CALL the Midwife fans have rumbled the sneaky way how BBC bosses hid Helen George's pregnancy in its latest episode. Fans of the show bid an emotional farewell to midwife Trixie Franklin in a recent episode of the BBC show, as the nurse flew to Portofino to look after her sick aunt.

CORONATION Street actress Alexandra Mardell has gushed about her new job after quitting the soap. Alexandra, 28, who plays barmaid Emma Brooker, will film her exit scenes later this month but will remain on screen until April. However she has already landed a new job teaching acting workshops to youngsters in Leeds.

GOOD Morning Britain bosses are desperate to hold on to Ranvir Singh after she secretly quit her role as political editor. Insiders said Ranvir, 44, was sick of the cold mornings standing on the doorstep of Number 10 and handed in her notice at the end of last year under the premise she would be move into a more substantial role on the flagship ITV show.

A CONTESTANT on The Chase has revealed behind-the-scenes secrets from the show - including how long the process takes and the prize you get for participating. Joanna Tweedale appeared on the beloved ITV quiz show in 2020 and was soon faced with the stiff task of taking on one of the UK’s most knowledgeable quizzers.

THE actor who became world famous for playing the butler on Fresh Prince of Bel Air has a surprising new gig. Joseph Marcell, 73, has juggled his career between the UK and US since shooting to fame in 1974. He's most known for playing the Banks' family butler Geoffrey Butler.

THE Fresh Prince first graced our screens over three decades ago and some of its cast look completely unrecognisable since appearing on the show. The beloved series followed the life of Will, who moved from West Philadelphia to Los Angeles to live with his aunt and uncle, after getting into trouble.

FREDDIE Flintoff has quit A League of Their Own after 12 years and fans aren't happy. The 44-year-old announced the news on Instagram, posting a snap of him in drag on the show and one showing him with his co-stars Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall and James Corden.

EASTENDERS Dotty Cotton could struggle to learn from her parents' mistakes as she is set for some heart-breaking events. Actress Milly Zero has teased her character will be at the core of a new addiction storyline on the BBC One soap.

Thailand are being warned to avoid certain sex positions on Valentine’s Day as health officials release guidance to stop the spread of Covid.Authorities have suggested couples seeking some action take precautions such as having a test prior to intercourse and even wear a face mask during sex.The guidance has come after a rise in daily Covid cases, prompting fears that Valentine’s Day couplings may add to the spread.Speaking to AFP, Thailand’s Bureau of Reproductive Health director Bunyarit Sukrat said: "Covid isn't a sexually transmitted disease, but catching Covid is possible through close-contact breathing and exchanging saliva.”He brought forward recommendations for couples to take antigen tests before their go on their date night in order to try and prevent the spread.Other advice to stop the spread of Covid was to "avoid face-to-face sex positions and deep kissing", as well as some contraceptive advice being issued to stop unwanted pregnancies.Mr Bunyarit added: “If possible, wearing face masks while having sex can help reduce Covid risks.”Other advisory measures given include using the Covid-19 tracking app to see if the restaurant or other establishment is safe, according to the Bangkok Post.Officials also advised couples to wear masks and maintain social distancing while out on their date and when they return home if they live with others who could be at risk such as elderly and or vulnerable people.

Is there anything more fraught than dating? Some of us really like it, some of us really don’t. Many people like the adventure that dating can be. That can be the most positive experience of it, in a sense. You never know who you’ll meet, the things you’ll experience, the things you’ll learn along the way. It can be a lot of fun and a rush of thrill and excitement and enthusiasm. You feel alive. For others of us, however, dating is nothing but a complete state of botheration.

Loose Women presenter Nadia Sawalha, 57, has posted a touching tribute to her husband on Valentine's Day. However, she admits their partnership hasn't always run smoothly.The former Eastenders actress has confessed to a string of "miserable" Valentine's Days in the past in which she thought the pair's future was doomed.Yet their marriage survived and this year marks two decades since she and sweetheart Mark Adderley first wed.Speaking in view of her 494,000 followers, she penned a love note to him to celebrate the occasion."Will you @mark_adderley ..

In September 2021, the Atlanta City Council voted to approve the new police training facility for the Atlanta Police Department. The Atlanta Police Foundations, who are largely sponsoring the $90 million dollar project, have referred to the planned facility as a new “Public Safety Training Center.” Activists in the Atlanta area have dubbed it “Cop City” and have been protesting for months to stop the project. 

Dog owners walking their pets along the Cornish coast are being warned to stay on the lookout for a type of oil that can cause serious health problems for pooches.“Fatbergs” of palm oil – which in some cases can be the size of boulders – have been spotted in recent days on Porthcothan Beach, between Newquay and Padstow.While dogs can be tempted to lick the dirty whitish balls of palm oil, they can be left with nasty health problems as a result.A Facebook post from Rame Peninsula Beach Care Facebook Group warned: “Palm oil is very dangerous if eaten in such amounts by dogs, they can become very ill and even die. If you suspect your dog has ingested palm oil, call your vet”.The group uploaded a photo of a three-inch ball of the oil, saying “basically palm oil looks like a waxy pebble and can range in colour from white to a browny yellow,” and advising pet owners to keep a look-out for the potentially dangerous substance.Anyone who finds palm oil on a beach has been advised to call 999 and report it so the coastguard can "arrange quick and safe disposal".Under international law, palm oil can be offloaded while tankers are still still at sea, as long as they are at least 12 nautical miles from the nearest land and in water no less than 25 metres deep.However, storms in the Caribbean can push the marine pollution onto British beaches, and palm oil fatbergs have been spotted along the Kent as Sussex coasts as well as in Cornwall.TV vet Marc Abraham says dog-walkers need to be on their guard: “Dogs will pick up anything on the beach, from pebbles, to food to palm oil.'These things can cause two-fold problems,” Marc told the Daily Mail.

OnlyFans star Lana Wolf has gushed over receiving lavish Valentine's Day flowers before offering a "sneak peak" at her new house.Wolf took to her Instagram Stories to reveal a mystery suitor had sent her a beautiful bouquet, before she and a friend took a tour of her plush new pad that she's just purchased. The model, 24, revealed that within her unspecified offer on the property were the figures 1872 and 55, the year her beloved Rangers were founded, and the number of Scottish titles they have won, despite the club actually ceasing to exist in June 2012.

Cristiano Ronaldo has dated a number of stunning high-profile models and actresses since becoming one of the biggest athletes on the planet.One in particular which may come as a surprise was Hollyoaks’ very own Gemma Atkinson, 37, who once had a brief fling with the Manchester United talisman.Ronaldo, 37, is now in a long-term relationship with Georgina Rodriguez while Atkinson is happily engaged to Strictly Come Dancing dancer Gorka Marquez - but things were very different back in 2007.Their unlikely meeting came just after the actress left her role on Hollyoaks, where she had played the role of Lisa Hunter.And the pair’s first date was a hilariously British occasion as the now-legendary Portuguese captain enjoyed a low-key evening.Rather than using his wealth and standing to set-up a lavish date, Ronaldo was content to sit back and watch Only Fools and Horses with some tea, according to Atkinson.Atkinson said: "We went to my house and drank cups of tea and watched Only Fools and Horses.

 -- and for millions of viewers, it is. But for stars Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula, reliving the months leading up to their wedding last September is proving  so fun.«It's been challenging,» Amanda confesses to ET, Zooming in alongside Kyle from the New York City apartment they share.