Couple forced to return garden to former wasteland after spending £22K on it

James Lock has vowed to get away from his "TOWIE bad boy" image after deciding to go teetotal earlier this year. The reality star, 35, is currently starring on Celebrity Ex On The Beach and is about to start filming star-studded movie The London Game next month, where he has a main role.

Daily Star Sport looks at three things Rangnick got wrong on a frustrating afternoon at Old Trafford.Rangnick would have had some bittersweet emotions heading to into the dressing room at the interval. In one aspect, his team had performed superbly and played the fluid, fast-paced football he has demanded from day one.And yet, they were unable to find a way past Ben Foster in the first half, doing everything but score.Ronaldo was more unlucky rather wasteful, hitting the post and seeing a goal chalked off for a marginal offside.

Presenter Fern Britton has hit out at ITV shows This Morning and Loose Women for their “embarrassing” begging for votes for the National Television Awards. Fern, 64, was a regular face on This Morning between 1999 and 2009 and used to host with current presenter Philip Schofield. Chatting to Kate Thornton on her White Wine Question Time podcast, Fern said: “The very important thing, as you know as well, to be a real presenter, in terms of that kind of show — Loose Women, This Morning, those kinds of shows — you are not the star.” The TV favourite went on: “The person, the story, is the star.

It's no secret that Kanye West is outspoken, and the star has found himself involved in several public feuds over the years.The rapper, 44, is never afraid to say what he thinks, and has become known for his unfiltered outbursts. Kanye, who is now known as Ye, has made a habit of hitting out at fellow celebs on social media over recent years, with stars such as Kid Cudi and Pete Davidson becoming the focus of his rants. Most recently, Kanye took to Instagram to post an unexpected message about Corey Gamble, who is dating Kanye's mother-in-law Kris Jenner.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry left The Firm, the royal family "weathered" the news of their controversial decision to step down quite well.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced in 2020 that they would step back from working royal life, in favour of lives as private citizens.Now, the parents of two reside in a multi-million dollar home in Montecito, California – a far cry from their secure British pad, Frogmore Cottage.Since stepping down, the pair have made several allegations against members of The Royal Family, as well as The Royal Household, including claims Meghan faced racism and was denied any help when battling with her mental health.Royal author Clive Irving, who penned The Last Queen, told the Express: "I think it is greatly overblown, if you look at the effects of it on the institution itself, I think they've weathered it quite well.

Manchester United diva Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted going absolutely mental at Bruno Fernandes against Watford on Saturday.

Drive My Car,” a three-hour Japanese film; “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom,” only the second Oscar submission (and first nom) from Bhutan; Paolo Sorrentino’s “Hand of God,” the Italian helmer’s second visit to the Academy Awards; Denmark’s “Flee,” an animated tale of an Afghan refugee; and Norway’s “The Worst Person in the World.”Three of the films even broke out of the international film race, with “Drive My Car” drawing noms for best pic, adapted screenplay and director; “Flee” also earned nominations for animation and doc, while “The Worst Person in the World” nabbed a nom in original screenplay.Joachim Trier, who directed “Worst Person in the World” says of the noms: “The Academy wants a broader spectrum of people from across the world looking at films and voting. It’s a more international community.

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Leeds United have made history after becoming the first team in the Premier League era to concede 20 goals in a calendar month.They were thumped 4-0 by Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, leaving manager Marcelo Bielsa's future in serious doubt.In February, Leeds have shipped three goals against Aston Villa and Everton, four goals against Tottenham and Manchester United, and six goals against Liverpool.It's been a whopping 36 years since a team in the English top flight conceded so many times in just one month, with Newcastle United leaking 21 goals back in April 1986.Leeds have now conceded 60 goals in the Premier League this season, more than any other side, and Bielsa admitted after the game that this was a serious problem."The amount of goals conceded, of course it has a decisive influence on the results we obtain," the 66-year-old said."No team can think in progressing within the competition if you have a defensive weakness that's so manifested like ours."When asked if he was confident he could turn things around, his response was typically bullish."Of course," he said.Will Marcelo Bielsa get sacked? Let us know what you think in the comments section below...This latest defeat leaves Leeds perilously close to the relegation zone and sees Bielsa well and truly staring down the barrel at Elland Road.The club has won just three matches since October, and for the first time since the Argentine arrived in Yorkshire four years ago, he looks lost and even devoid of ideas.Leeds are now just three points from safety, but could slip into the drop-zone as four teams below them have games in hand.

Molly-Mae Hague has shared her disappointment regarding a cosmetic treatment that went wrong and said she has now been left with a "beard."The 22-year-old Pretty Little Thing Creative Director spoke candidly to her 1.63million YouTube subscribers about the excess hair on her face after undergoing a simple dermaplaning treatment.Addressing her fans, while applying makeup, she said: "If you guys can see that I do have a little bit of a beard, we're not talking about it."I need to speak to you guys about my battle with dermaplaning - and just wish I never got dermaplaning."I basically have a full beard now," she added.

Ukraine, a driver slows down to talk to a group of soldiers hanging out at the side of the road. They are next to a stationary armoured vehicle and don't appear like they will be moving any time soon.According to native speakers, the driver asks: "Are you broken down?" The Russians reply they are "waiting for diesel", to which the driver cheekily quips: "I can tow you back to Russia!" Laughing at the joke, the soldiers then ask for news about the progress of the war.Before driving off, the driver tells them many Russian soldiers have surrendered and claims he spoke to troops all down the column and none of them know where they are going.The video was shared by The Atlantic journalist Anne Applebaum, who speaks Russian and is the author of "Iron Curtain", and "Red Famine".She commented: "Unreal.

At the time, she opened up publicly about how she would like to get to know Dec better and go for a “drink and a chat.”In 2013, she explained that she’d like to keep it out of the public eye but that they were still getting to know each other.“We’re having fun, but I’m single,” she said.The two have stayed friends and Ashley attended Dec’s 2015 wedding.Ant and Dec, in January, began promoting their new show, Limitless Win, which they admitted had been the only one to grab their attention in ten years.Dec told PA earlier this year "nothing has really tickled us in the last 10 years, nothing's really grabbed us."And the first time we played this, we were like, 'Oh my God, I love it.

Instagram to hit out at a social media user for criticising Football Focus for its apparent focus on "LGBT and gender neutral ideology".Alex was a presenter on today's Football Focus along with Dion Dublin and Rachel Brown-Finnis.A Twitter user left the criticism: "Used to enjoy this show for football news."But that's two weeks in a row now that we've had segments on LGBT and gender neutral ideology."Don't think I will be tuning in again, sorry."Alex fumed in view of her 1.3 million Instagram followers: "WHAT AN IDIOT!"In an hour long sports show we spent 5 mins highlighting & speaking about the importance of inclusion in sport."Maybe next week we will spend even longer then."Alex recently took to Instagram to share a rare insight into her romantic life.The 37-year-old took to the social media site on Wednesday to reveal she was "buzzing" ahead of an exciting date.She said in her story: "Guys, I've got a date to tell you all about. I am so excited."I am going on a date this evening with my sofa.

Queen drummer Roger Taylor has told of his shock at finding out that his bandmate Brian May had "lost interest" in a song they were writing with the band's frontman Adam Lambert, who now sings the band's iconic lyrics, originally performed by the late Freddie Mercury.

Liz was left in hysterics before asking: “Is there? I can’t see that!”Kate explained: “Maybe it’s because you live in the middle of nowhere surrounded by sheep, but seriously, there’s a lot of like, ‘Oh, Liz…’”Kelvin then interjected: “Oh, wow!”Liz laughed as she warned her husband: “You better watch it!”She then confessed: “I’ll take it. I’m not feeling the sexiest right now, but I will take it.”During the candid conversation Kelvin and Liz also opened up on their first thoughts upon trading their city life for farming in the countryside.The couple took the plunge last year and moved to the countryside with their two children and are now expecting twins.Their progress as aspiring farmers can be followed on BBC One’s Kelvin's Big Farming Adventure.However, Kelvin admitted it was originally a “pretty overwhelming” decision to take.During the chat, Kate said she expected Kelvin to know “loads” about farming after appearing on Emmerdale for 20 years.Kelvin confessed: “Not a thing, not a thing.

ITV Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has been flooded with compliments after showing off her birthday cake - which was modelled on her own breasts.

Greater Manchester can expect a break in the dismal weather of late, with clear patches leading into an entire day of Winter sun for the region.

Manchester is to suspend a 'friendship agreement' with St Petersburg following the Russian invasion of Ukraine it has been confirmed.

Manchester City supporters have been left puzzled after Pep Guardiola decided against handing Riyad Mahrez a start in their Premier League clash with Everton.

Communities came together as Greater Manchester sent a united message of love, support and solidarity to Ukraine.

FREE newsletter is packed with the best (and weirdest) stories from around the worldCouncil busybodies ordered a couple to turn their beloved garden back into wasteland – after they spent £22k converting it for their children.Adam and Barbara Keatinge bought the land next to their home in Livingston, Scotland last year and spent their life savings turning it into a garden area for their four children. They told the Daily Record how they didn’t think they would need planning ­permission as similar plots had been bought and converted by other homeowners.