Coronavirus cases hit 27,900 a day in England as 1 in 160 people now infected

EASTENDERS' Nasty Nick actor John Altman has slammed the soap saying it has "too many characters" now. The 68-year old actor was among the very first cast members of EastEnders, making his debut as Dot Cotton's wayward son in the first episode in February 1985 and appeared as a recurring character for decades.

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A mother who left her two-year-old son to die in a hot car for 14 hours while she partied slept off a hangover has been jailed.

Married At First Sight star Emma Rathbone says the hit Channel 4 show has ruined her life.

local lockdowns will be introduced across Scotland from next month, it has been reported.Council areas with the highest rate of infections risk being placed in the top tier - which would be similar to the full lockdown imposed in March - while the bottom tier would see areas allowed to return to near normality.Schools would remain open in all cases, but council areas in tier five could see localised closures if infection rates are deemed high enough.It is likely most of the central belt will be placed in tier four - which would be broadly similar to existing restrictions - when the framework is introduced at the beginning of November.That could see pubs and restaurants remain closed in almost cases.Nicola Sturgeon will today update the

Amanda Holden has shared a brand new black-and-white photo on Instagram, and it's simply stunning! The Britain's Got Talent star has taken part in the Take A Moment 4 Mind campaign, and proudly shared her image with fans on Tuesday.MORE: Amanda Holden reveals what her daughters really think of her 'skimpy outfits'The black-and-white portrait sees 49-year-old Amanda posing for the camera with her eyes closed, and with a slight smile on her face. She wrote: "Sometimes we need to close our eyes and switch off from the world for a moment to reset.

A bride who said her 'I dos' on Blackpool Pleasure Beach followed by a reception in a games arcade said the day made her feel like "royalty",

It really is the little things in life. Skincare is fun and all, but finding the right set for you can often be tricky and if you let it, expensive.

Kym Marsh is giving a voice to murder victims who were tragically killed by their friends and loved ones.

DOMINIC West appeared unshaken as he posed on a speedboat in a James Bond-style trailer for his new show. The macho display comes just over a week after the married 50-year-old actor was caught kissing his 31-year-old co-star Lily James on a loved-up Rome holiday.

Nicola Sturgeon will update hospitality businesses across the central belt of Scotland today on whether they can expect to reopen next week.Temporary restrictions introduced earlier this month called on all pubs, bars and restaurants across five health board areas to close for a 16 day period in an attempt to halt the rising number of Covid cases north of the Border.Unlicensed cafes were allowed to remain open but must shut by 6pm, while pubs elsewhere in Scotland were told they could only serve alcohol in outdoor seating areas.The restrictions were due to end next Monday but the First Minister has hinted they could be extended until the end of October, when a new local lockdown framework is due to be implemented.Members of the Scottish

link.With a mix of affordable and mid-market terraced housing, flats and retirement homes Law Place is a welcome addition to Link Group’s portfolio.The South Lanarkshire development helps address the growing demand for more high-quality homes across Scotland.The JR Group, one of Scotland’s leading building and construction firms, led the project on site from start to finish, taking over two years to complete with more than 100 people working on site at any one time.Phil McGinlay, managing director of Swan Group, said: “The completion of the Law Place development in East Kilbride is particularly significant for Swan Group as it’s our biggest project to date and will result in families and older people having high quality, safe and affordable

To get the latest news on the coronavirus, sign up to our  newsletter. Nicola Sturgeon is due to give an update on Scotland’s temporary coronavirus restrictions later on Wednesday following a meeting of the Scottish Cabinet.

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The Vinyl Supper podcast, how she is struggling to cope with being away from the Snow Patrol singer, 44, who lives on this side of the Atlantic.‘Let’s say it’s been 150 days, I’ve cooked 145 of them,’ she said. ‘And I haven’t seen John in that many days.‘He left the next day after the whole country shut down – or at least [when] California did.

Joe Jonas and wife Sophie Turner welcomed their first child back in July, with the happy couple spotted out with their newborn.The doting dad Joe and his loving wife Sophie took a solo stroll with two-month-old daughter Willa around Los Angeles on Tuesday.The 31-year-old singer-songwriter Jonas was decked out in a tracksuit by tennis brand Prince for the outing, with a Muhammad Ali shirt under the jacket.The Camp Rock actor wore his naturally dark locks short and dyed a pinkish hue.Joe covered his face per CDC recommendations for the outing with the newborn girl he shares with his wife of a year. In recent days, Jonas proudly displayed his 'I voted' sticker on a baseball cap and t-shirt in a photo after he got in on early voting.Joe's wife

Doom Eternal, The Ancient Gods Part One, has been released and Bethesda has detailed what players can expect from the new expansion.In a post on the official Bethesda website, the developer listed out a number of features and content that have been introduced with paid DLC, which was released alongside the base game’s third major free update.The blog post begins with a gory new launch trailer for The Ancient Gods Part One, which features a montage of Doomguy destroying enemies in his way, as well as shots of the game’s new maps.Check out the trailer below.The Ancient Gods Part One adds three new maps – UAC Altantica, Blood Swamps and The Holt – each with their own characteristics and unique enemy types.

Gearbox Software has revealed the new skill trees for Amara and FL4K that will be introduced to Borderlands 3 in November.The developer detailed the skill trees in a new post on its official website. Amara’s new skill tree, called the Enlightened Force, comes with an action skill called Phaseflare.

The Sims 4 expansion pack, Snowy Escape.The pack introduces Mt. Komorebi, a new Japanese-inspired residential and holiday location for Simmers.

Dancing with the Stars contestant Chrishell Stause headed to ABC Studios in Los Angeles on Tuesday to rehearse her paso doble for 'Villains Night' next week.The 39-year-old Daytime Emmy nominee did not protect herself or others from the coronavirus by wearing a mask or face covering, which Governor Gavin Newsom made mandatory for all public outings on June 18.As of Tuesday, there have been over 289K confirmed COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles leading to 6,877 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

McDonald's and Tesco.Fifteen people were treated at the scene and one person was taken to hospital after they suffered a range of symptoms from difficulty breathing to palpitations. Witnesses reported seeing emergency responders in hazmat suits, Birmingham Live reports, and the fire service remained on the scene until 10:30pm.