Corrie's Ellie Leach looks worlds away from her character Faye Windass in 21st snaps

West Ham’s Europa League clash with Lyon on Thursday was littered with questionable refereeing - and saw the Hammers go down to 10 men in the first half.German referee Felix Zwayer attracted negative attention when he sent off Aaron Cresswell before half-time for a tug on Moussa Dembele’s arm. His decision left the West Ham dugout and fans fuming as manager David Moyes also received a booking for his protests.The Irons were able to clinch a crucial 1-1 draw at the London Stadium ahead of the second leg, but the referee’s officiating remained a major talking point after the game.

Ukrainian armed forces reveal a Russian commander ordering his men to massacre unarmed civilians. Ukrainian intelligence operatives claim to have hacked Russian radio communications during the siege of Mariupol.

BBC Breakfast star Rachel Burden has opened up about the time she got "caught out" at an airport.The 47-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Friday (April 8) to wake up the nation alongside Charlie Stayt.They chatted to travel journalist Simon Calder about the ongoing significant delays at airports due to the amount of people going away over the Easter holidays.Families are hoping to go aboard during half-term but the extreme demand has led to major delays and flight cancellations.During the segment, Simon reminded viewers about the liquid rule when heading travelling aboard while holding up clear bag.He said: "As a former security guard at Gatwick Airport, don't forget the liquids rule."It's still in force and actually a lot of the problems could be eased if people were just more aware."Don't put huge bottles of shampoo or suncream in your hand baggage because then it will need hand searching and then everything comes up very quickly."Rachel went on to admit: "I was once caught out Simon for putting an egg mayo sandwich in my suitcase because that counted as liquid. What's that about?" before swiftly moving the conversation on to the travel industry.It comes less than 24 hours after BBC Breakfast fans hit out at the programme during Thursday's (April 7) episode.As guest and former male model Norman Scott bravely opened up about the assassination plot against him organised by his lover Liberal MP Jeremy Thorpe, presenter Rachel randomly paused the interview.She said: "At this point, and it seems like a strange point to say this pause, we just need to tell you the time.

Face the Future. Recent research carried out by the much-loved brand has found that only 17% of skincare users actually keep track of their products’ expiration datesCommenting on Jess’ experience, Kimberley Hulme, Head of Clinic at Face the Future, said: “When looking to start a new skincare routine it is really important to be mindful of exactly what you are putting on your skin and keeping an eye out for any changes in your skin's appearance that might suggest that isn’t responding positively.“While it is relatively common to have an adverse reaction when using expired skincare products it is likely Jess had already damaged her skin barrier as a result of layering too many active ingredients as part of her skincare routine.

golf at Augusta, but was interrupted due to a hostage situation. He and members of his entourage had been invited to the club by one of its members, George Schultz, who was Secretary of State in his government.The late actor turned leader of the free world looked to tee up on the prestigious golf course in October 1983, when the incident occurred. After Reagan failed the par-3 12th hole, two members of his group went to the pro-shop and were encountered by a 45-year-old man called Charles Harris, who had just lost his job as a millwright.He rammed open an unmanned locked entrance gate to the club in his Dodge truck and drove up to the clubhouse.

Martine McCutcheon looked glowing as she returned from her idyllic holiday with husband Jack and son Rafferty, seven, to attend an exciting event in London on Thursday evening.MORE: Get free tickets to SHEIN x Klarna launch in Covent GardenCaptured appearing at the SHEIN x Klarna spring collection launch in Covent Garden, Martine swapped her bikini for a blazer and stepped out looking as chic as ever.WATCH: Martine shares very relatable exercise struggleThe Love Actually star looked wonderful post-holiday, and matched the cropped black blazer with ankle-length, light blue jeans and still kept a holiday twist by teaming the look with a pair of black chunky sandals.READ: Martine McCutcheon gets candid about exercise struggle - and it's so relatableRELATED: Martine McCutcheon's underwear photo has fans all saying the same thingHELLO! Fashion has teamed up with the SHEIN x Klarna event this weekend and will be offering readers a chance to get a free ticket here.

Coronation Street fans can expect plenty of drama next week as Abi Webster (Sally Carman) goes head-to-head with Imran Habeeb (Charlie De Melo) to gain custody of baby Alfie.Toyah Battersby’s (Georgia Taylor) heart breaks as Elsie leaves with the social worker.Having drowned her sorrows she drunkenly heads to the solicitors to have it out with Imran but Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) tells her he has gone to visit Alfie.When Imran returns and asks her to let him put things right she leaves him in no doubt about how she feels.Imran tells Abi he is flat hunting and suggests she could move in with Alfie but she turns him down. Elsewhere, as Kelly Neelan (Millie Gibson) tries to come to terms with her mum Laura's death she is overwhelmed when she discovers she stands to inherit everything from her dad, including the family home and asks Gary Windass (Mikey North) to go and check on the house for her.

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Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon has slammed Danny Boyle’s forthcoming six-part biopic series about the band, Pistol, as a “middle class fantasy”.In a statement on Lydon’s website, a representative says they were “led to believe” that the series would focus on founding member Steve Jones and would not be “a Sex Pistols story”, but that that “doesn’t seem to be the case” based on its trailer.“John’s ‘likeness’ is clearly being used to sell this series, a series he was not involved in, and was put together behind his back,” the statement continues.“Putting words in John’s mouth and rewriting history. A middle class fantasy.

Naman Ramachandran “Born Fighter,” the memoir of British-Bangladeshi Muay Thai World Champion Ruqsana Begum, is getting a limited series adaptation.The series will be co-produced by BlackBox Multimedia, which has several Ellery Queen adaptations in the works, and Seven Seas Films (“The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story”).Begum’s story is a coming-of-age sports drama, in which many of her biggest challenges take place outside of the ring. She battles through an arranged marriage, hides sporting glory from her parents, copes with mental health illness, and consistently defies the expectations of what a Muslim woman’s role ought to be.Dan Sefton (“The Good Karma Hospital”) will lead a diverse writing room, with Begum playing an integral role in the series development.

This weekend all eyes will be on Brooklyn Beckham as he ties the knot with his heiress love Nicola Peltz in a star-studded extravaganza.The celebrations bring to mind another equally anticipated bash - when back in 1999 a four month old Brooklyn was guest of honour as his parents David and Victoria Beckham tied the knot on July 4 in a star-studded wedding exclusively covered by OK! The couple, known affectionately as 'Posh and Becks', became husband and wife at the privately owned spectacular venue of Luttrellstown Castle, which dates from 1794, on the outskirts of Dublin, Ireland. Ensuring it was the wedding of the decade, Victoria, then 25, and David, aged 24, enlisted the help of London-based company Bentley's Entertainments, founded by Lord Snowden's half-brother Peregrine Armstrong-Jones in 1984, to oversee the lavish details.

Coronation Street star, 30, played blonde-haired Sian Powers in the hit ITV soap before she walked away from the Cobbles in late 2011.However, fans might be forgiven for not recognising the the Salford-born actress these days, because she's decided to ditch the blonde for a beautiful brunette hue.The newly-brunette bombshell first showed off her new brown style in a sweet snap shared to Instagram - where she could be seen hanging out with two of her glamorous pals.Turning heads, Sacha looked glamorous as she smiled in a plunging leopard-print top, with her hair styled in straight tresses framing her face.All dolled up, she opted for a full face of make-up and a radiant shade of red lipstick to complete her look.Gushing over her pals, she captioned the snap: "ily" [I love you] with a love-heart emoji.Fans were swooning all over her new brunette locks, with many flattering the star in the comments.One fan wrote: "Omg your hair" with love-eye emojis.A second said: "Sacha Parkinson with brunette hair is a big fat yes from me"A third commented: "Gorge brunette darling"A fourth agreed: "Loving the hair suits you xx"A fifth added: "Your hair looks amazing that colour"Sacha joined the Corrie cast back in 2008, and she the soap's history as being part of its first lesbian couple with Brooke Vincent's character Sophie - a storyline which ran in 2010.Sacha told Manchester Evening News her character's exit was easier to act out as her character had to appear upset, and she was sad to leave in real life despite making the decision to walk away.She said: "The last scenes were actually easier because both myself and Brooke had to be so upset for them."Sacha continued: "It was hard for us as people, but easy to play out the emotions

Brooke Vincent has shared a gushing tribute to her Coronation Street star cousin on her 21st birthday. Ellie Leach, who plays Faye Windass in the ITV soap, celebrated the milestone with a party over the weekend before quietly marking the official day on Tuesday (March 15).

st birthday with a very glamourous party. Ellie – who plays Faye Windass in the ITV soap – spent the big day with a variety of her friends and family, including some Corrie co-stars. Posting on her Instagram, Ellie shared a picture in front of a huge 21 with silver and gold balloons.

Coronation Street’s Faye Windass (Ellie Leach) is in for a major shock in upcoming scenes on the ITV soap when she starts to worry that she could be expecting a baby. And if that weren’t enough to throw the youngster into turmoil, her relationship with boyfriend Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) hits a new stumbling block, leaving her uncertain about the couple’s future together.

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Coronation Street's Faye Windass is in for a shock next week, as spoilers for the ITV soap have revealed that she could be pregnant for a second time.Faye - played by Ellie Leach - had her first baby, Miley, when she was just 13 back in 2015.But the youngster, who grew up as a foster child herself, decided she didn't want to keep her child and instead let Miley's dad Jackson adopt her.And she hasn't seen her since, as the family moved to Canada shortly after.With Faye still struggling to cover up the hit-and-run which killed Ted - and her co-conspirator Emma Brooker getting closer to the victim's grandson - it could be the worst time for her to get pregnant if she's soon to be shuttled back to prison.Next week, Craig's mum Beth is set to clock her son's bad mood, and suggests he didn't truly want to leave the police force - suspecting there's more to it than meets the eye.Faye masks her guilt, and later attempts to surprise her boyfriend with a night out.However, her plans fall flat when Craig points out he has work in the morning, dashing Faye's dreams of quality time together.Later, Craig admits to Emma that a part of him does resent Faye for ruining his career after helping to cover up Ted's cause of death.Faye later confides in her grandmother Elaine that she fears she might be pregnant - but confesses the timing is terrible, with her and Craig at loggerheads.Elaine urges her granddaughter to take a pregnancy test.An oblivious Craig, meanwhile, decides to talk to his former boss about the possibility of rejoining the police - while Emma heads off to a secret meeting with Ted's grandson Jon.With Emma actress Alexandra Mardell confirming she's filmed her final scenes on the ITV cobbles, some fans are certain she will

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach celebrated her 21st birthday in style with co-stars past and present over the weekend. The actress, whose birthday is on 15 March, posed for a collection of fun snaps from her party with the likes of Lucy Fallon, who played Bethany Platt from 2015 to 2020, and Colson Smith, who plays Craig Tinker. Ellie, who has played Faye Windass on the cobbles since 2011, looked incredible in an iridescent holographic strapless gown with a dramatic train on the side.The soap star teamed the item of clothing with silver barely-there strapless heels and sparkly jewellery for her birthday celebrations.

CORONATION Street star Ellie Leach looked worlds away from her TV character as she celebrated her birthday. The actress, who plays Faye Windass, looked stunning with wavy hair and a natural makeup look. Ellie rocked a green beret and chic long-sleeved black top to ring in her 21st birthday.

Coronation Street legend Tina O'Brien has hinted at an epic return for her on-screen daughter Lucy Fallon.Tina is best known for playing Sarah Platt on the ITV cobbles, and her character gave birth to daughter Bethany - played by Lucy - when she was just 13 years old.Since then, Bethany has had plenty of her own storylines - including being groomed by the evil Nathan Curtis and developing a romance with Daniel Osbourne.She eventually quit the cobbles to focus on a creative writing degree down south.And Lucy's real life has been just as exciting since leaving the soap behind, as she has taken part in shows like Don't Rock the Boat and Holidaying with Jane McDonald, as well as acting in audio drama Sour Hall.But now she could be back on the coveted cobbles after an extended break, as Tina teased she would "love" to work with her once more.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, she gushed: "I’m still in touch with Lucy. She’s been quite busy doing some lovely jobs elsewhere."On a selfish level I would love her to come back, I really miss that dynamic and miss the mother-daughter scenes that we used to do.

Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent has admitted she was concerned about her first lesbian kiss in the ITV soap.Brooke, 29, who played Sophie Webster from 2004 to 2019, discussed her role in the soap in Vicky Pattison's The Secret To podcast.In 2010 Sophie fell in love with her best friend. Sian Powers (Sacha Parkinson) and Vicky, 34, quizzed Brooke on the famous lesbian storyline in the soap and the moment they kissed after a row.Discussing her unease over her first lesbian kiss in Weatherfield aged 16 Brooke said: "I remember we had to do out first kiss and bear in mind not only this was my first lesbian screen kiss, but it was my first kiss, so I was a bit like 'where are we at?','do we do tongues?', 'did you brush your teeth?'."With Sacha it was amazing, and we portrayed a couple on screen, and we thought we were so important, being the nation’s favourite lesbians.Brooke also told how she felt privileged to tackle the story-line about her coming out as a lesbian.