Candace Cameron Bure under fire for saying new network will not feature gay couples

Strictly star Hamza Yassin, 32, made a getaway to a remote Scottish village more than a decade ago - and never came back.The Countryfile star even told his mum not to call him anymore, as at the time, there was no mobile phone signal available.The unspoiled countryside stretched out for miles in Kilchoan, on the remote Ardnamurchan peninsula, and he didn't know a single soul - but that didn't stop Hamza from making the location his new home.A single trip there as a university student had him hooked and he resolved to move there, even if it meant living in his car for almost a year.It took him an entire week to persuade his anxious parents that he wanted to relocate, especially when he had to tell them: "Don't call me - I'll call you!"Despite the dramatic isolation, Hamza recalled that he typically only felt lonely around one day per year..When he arrived, he found a local campsite where he could take a shower and ate cheap meals at the local pub."I’m the only black person in probably 150 miles but it didn’t feel like that," he enthused.Most importantly for Hamza, the remote surroundings allowed him to indulge in his passion for wildlife and nature.The keen birdwatcher would spend all day "going up on the hills, going down the rivers, the glens, trying to photograph everything"."Eagles, otters, pine martens, red deer, stags: anything that moved was fair game for me," he told the Guardian.In the early days, one of his goals was to make a "story or image" out of everything he saw.He scarcely had anyone he could share his adventure stories with at first, as it was so difficult to contact the outside world when he first arrived.However, over time he made friends by offering to chop logs for the locals - something which he

Alex Beresford is one of many celebrities who have shared their thoughts on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's controversial Netflix documentary.Taking to social media today, the 42-year-old commented on how the dramatic trailer drew people in to watch the show, however so far it hasn't been as explosive as people may have thought.On Twitter, he wrote: "Just finished the first 3 episodes of Harry & Meghan."Netflix played a blinder with those trailers, but it wasn’t outright war against their families. Just their side of the story."I do feel for those that wanted it to be fireworks but have ended up holding a sparkler."In the first three episodes of the show, Harry and Meghan talk about their life in the Royal Family, press intrusion and racism.Tom Parker's widow has 'emotional' talk with his mum over new romanceFans were also given a never seen before insight into the earlier stages of their relationship and how much easier it was to date away from the cameras.The couple revealed that they met through a friend on Instagram and went for drinks in London's Soho for their first date.Harry described their relationship as a "great love story" and said Meghan "sacrificed everything" to be with him.He said: "I think for so many people in the family, especially obviously the men, there can be a temptation or an urge to marry someone who would fit in the mould, as opposed to somebody who you are perhaps destined to be with."The difference between making decisions with your head, or your heart.

Josh Taylor’s highly anticipated rematch with Jack Catterall has reportedly been postponed.

Dunkeld and Birnam Santa Day is set to make Highland Perthshire buzz with excitement on Saturday.

Cold Weather Payments are set to be replaced this winter for people living in Scotland. The Scottish Government will introduce a new heating benefit from February 2023 that will give around 400,000 households on a low income a guaranteed £50 payment towards their energy bills.

A resource centre set up by the West Lothian Foodbank has seen huge demand since opening its doors a month ago – with the charity shop selling out of furniture twice.

Community spirit is hard at work in the heart of Lanarkshire as a volunteer group, who run a village Winter Warmer project, are to host a Christmas fair this weekend.

STACEY Solomon showed off her sensational festive Christmas makeover at Pickle Cottage. She even got her adorable baby Rose in on the festivities - dressing her up in cosy knits and popping her on a sleigh. Stacey, 32, pulled out all the stops to make Christmas at Pickle Cottage one to remember.

BEN Shephard has reacted to claims that MP Matt Hancock will host Good Morning Britain after quitting politics. The regular host broke his silence as odds of the former health secretary being in the hot seat hit 2/1, according to William Hill.

Mila Kunis and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, were spotted affectionately holding hands during a quiet outing in Beverly Hills on Thursday. The Black Swan actress, 39, and No Strings Attached actor, 44, opted for casual comfort in sweaters as they enjoyed their brief stroll together. The entrepreneur recently opened up to further detail his 2019 health battle with vasculitis in a clip shared by CBS for the upcoming Paramount+ series called, The Checkup With Dr.

Blonde bombshells Brie Larson, Emma Roberts and Paris Hilton led a dazzling array of celebrities at the Celine fashion show in Los Angeles on Thursday.A cavalcade of boldface names paraded into The Wiltern for the extravaganza, where Emma teamed a white Celine tennis skirt with a sleek black top and a shimmering gold coat.Letting her flaxen locks cascade freely over her shoulders, the 31-year-old niece of Julia Roberts sharpened her unmistakable features with naturalistic makeup. Blonde bombshells: (from left) Brie Larson, Emma Roberts and Paris Hilton led a dazzling array of celebrities at the Celine fashion show in Los Angeles on ThursdayBrie on the other hand took the plunge in a slinky black cocktail dress that not only offered up a generous dose of cleavage but also let her hint at her impressively taut midriff. Meanwhile Paris, who recently celebrated her first wedding anniversary with the dashing businessman Carter Reum, brought a flash of old-school showbiz glitz to the knees-up.

The Museum of Modern Art’s 2022 Film Benefit, presented by Chanel, honored Academy Award–winning director Guillermo del Toro,Helena Christensen, 53, was among the stars who made their way to the 15th annual event in New York City.Some of the other high-profile people who attended the 15th annual MoMA event included Jessica Chastain, Chloe Sevigny, Oscar Issac, Jemima Kirke, Ariana DeBose, Finn Wolfhard, Anna Weyant, Jessica Wang, Zoe Lister-Jones, Patina Miller and Sofia Boutella. Age defying: Helena Christensen made 53 look like the new 33 when she stepped out for The Museum of Modern Art’s 2022 Film Benefit, presented by Chanel, honoring Academy Award–winning director Guillermo del ToroThe 5ft10in statuesque beauty looked much like she did during the heyday of 1990s high fashion in a white-patterned gown with a touch of lime green.The off-the-shoulder number also had a touch of light pink along the chest line and built-in belt consisting of fabric that wrapped around her waist a couple of times.

A woman says she has been left traumatised after suffering '48 hours from hell in A&E'. Tracey Elliott, 55, claims during her horror hospital experience she was left overnight in a corridor and made to wait for hours before receiving any treatment.

Scotland has been hit by further sub-zero temperatures today, with some schools being forced to close and motorists facing travel disruption.

Former Fox Television Chair and CEO Gary Newman has joined the BBC Commercial Board along with UK TV vet Claire Hungate, while Damon Buffini has been upped to Deputy Chair of the BBC Board.

Naga Munchetty was almost reduced to tears after hearing the experiences of a group of students who had all been cat-called and made to feel unsafe.The BBC Breakfast broadcaster had been researching the issue as part of the annual campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.She lamented: "I feel like crying that women think 'I'm not going to wear a dress because I don't want to give the wrong impression.'"I love clothes.

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The Walking Dead's Jeffrey Dean Morgan supported his wife Hilarie Burton after she called Candace Cameron Bure a 'bigot,' after the Full House alum said the new TV network she has joined will not feature same-sex couples in starring roles.'How’d I miss this twit?!' Morgan, 56, said in a tweet. 'Who the f*** is this person? Hey Hil? You’re awesome.

Standing by his spouse. Jeffrey Dean Morgan is backing Hilarie Burton Morgan after she called out Candace Cameron Bure’s comments about same-sex marriage.