EastEnders' Lacey Turner and Lorraine Stanley lead stars partying after Inside Soap Awards

A scholarship set up in memory of a much-loved driving instructor is appealing for more funds help youngsters on the road to success.

Strictly live tour and went public with their relationship earlier this year.The pair continue to gush over each other on social media after Maisie was spotted with a ring on her wedding finger, but the former EastEnders actress seemed to put an end to the rumours on a recent shopping trip.Maisie regularly posts pictures of herself on Instagram, in view of her one million followers, with her biggest supporter Max always leaving compliments.The actress posted three snaps this week of herself sipping on a smoothie in casual wear, including ear muffs, a puffer coat and grey sweat shorts.Maisie sat with her leg up, showing off her toned pins, while also posing differently in each snap, leaving the caption: "Smoothie criminal."Max was one of the first to compliment his partner, leaving the message: "My little princess… love you x."This comes as the pair fuelled engagement rumours after Maisie was seen with a band on her wedding finger during a romantic getaway last month.The pair were sat on an open-top bus as the soap star posed with her arm affectionately draped over his shoulder.Maisie was beaming as she posed wearing large shades and a leopard print fitted dress, while Max went more casual in a white polo and fitted trousers.However, Maisie quashed engagement rumours last week when she was pictured without a ring at a newsagent in Wimbledon.She caught the eye in a vibrant ensemble, donning a hot pink tracksuit paired with black Crocs.Max also kept things casual as he sported a plain white T-shirt and taupe jogging bottoms with a gilet and beanie hat.Neither of the stars has confirmed fans’ theories about an engagement, but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill.Express.co.uk has contacted Maisie Smith and Max George's

Efe Ambrose didn’t even want to be a footballer.

Going after the record held by Essam El-Hadary might be too much to ask.

Motherwell defender Matt Penney says he Is loving life in Scottish football but admits VAR and officials in the Premiership have been "very questionable."

Irvine Vics went from ecstasy to agony as Vale of Clyde snatched a dramatic draw with virtually the last kick of the game.

Staff at an Ayrshire day care service have been praised for their efforts in creating a “welcoming” and “nurturing” space for the kids who attend the centre.

Stacey Dooley, 35, is expecting her first baby with Kevin Clifton, 40, and is believed to be due in February.The couple got together following her split from Sam Tucknott after winning Strictly Come Dancing four years ago. Back in August, she announced she was pregnant and gave fans a glimpse of her blossoming bump.Earlier this year, Stacey said she wasn't in a rush to marry Kevin despite previous engagement rumours.She spilled: “People ask me this in every single interview I do."I’m not desperate to get married but if I am, you will be the first to know. Joan Collins, 89, almost unrecognisable in huge hair transformation"Of course, it [marriage] works for some people but it’s not something that I need.”Shortly after going public with their relationship, they moved into a house together in London.Praising her partner, she said she was "very fortunate" to have an "incredible" man by her side.She added to PA: "If I’m at work and I call him and it’s silly o’clock, we’ll have a bit of a debrief and he’s very patient.

Dave Chappelle certainly didn’t pull any punches, as usual, with his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live.

EastEnders on “one condition”.The actress also explained why it was so important that her character is never killed off, speaking to Express.co.uk shortly after she won Best Newcomer at the 2022 Inside Soap Awards last Monday.On the popular BBC show, Heather portrays Eve Unwin, who becomes romantically involved with Panesar family matriarch Suki, who is played by Balvinder Sopal.Given the up and down nature of soap operas, many actors never know when their character's time will be up. However, Heather made sure that this would not be the case for her character Eve, due to the unfortunate trope prevalent in TV shows, books and films that often sees lesbian characters meet a tragic end. Examples of said trope can be found in many popular shows, such as The 100, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural and Orange is the New Black. Speaking about the problematic trend, Heather said: “I’m very well aware of this, I understand my community, I read a lot. “I’ve done a radio show where we’ve talked about this. Lesbians quite often meet a bad end, like, proportionately way more so than any other. “And the one thing I did say to the producers was, ‘You want rid of me?’ And they’re very open to talking…“I said, ‘At any point you can get rid of me, but I’m asking you now: Don’t kill her off. “‘Don’t kill the lesbian.

died yesterday after appearing in a production  of Nine Night at Nottingham Playhouse.The talented performer portrayed Tessa Parker in EastEnders during the 1980s and her other credits include The Bill and Casualty. Nottingham Playhouse has said Josephine was treated by paramedics and a medically qualified audience member but died at the scene yesterday. A cause of death has not yet been disclosed, but Nottingham Playhouse has since paid tribute to the Essex-born actress and described her as a "wonderful and well-loved person".The venue’s statement read: "We are deeply saddened to announce that last night the actor Josephine Melville, passed away backstage at Nottingham Playhouse following the performance of the play Nine Night, in which she was performing."Josephine's family have been informed, and our thoughts and deep condolences are with them."Josephine had been portraying the character of Aunt Maggie in the play, which was a co-production with Leeds Playhouse.All remaining performances of Nine Night at the theatre have been cancelled.Tributes have been pouring in for the late star, with Loose Women’s Denise Welch writing: “So so sad.

NTAS 2022. " Another one of her photos showed the star posing next to Chelsea Fox actress Zarah Abraham. She wrote: "Who better to walk the red carpet with @zaraah_a"Fans soon complimented Clair on her style, with one person: "You are actually the prettiest!!", whilst another added: "Gorgeous babe.

Lorraine Stanley looked worlds apart from her on-screen EastEnders character as she dressed to impress for the 2022 Inside Soap Awards. Lorraine’s character Karen Taylor is known for taking much less pride in her appearance, as she’s often seen with her hair tied up on a scruffy bun on top of her head and with little to no makeup. Lorraine pulled out all the stops for the awards however, and wore her gorgeous blonde tresses down and straight.The soap star sported a V-neck midi dress with bold purple, green, yellow and black prints, with the sleeves having delicate bejewelled detailing.

Eastenders actress Zaraah Abrahams has given eagle eyed fans a sneak peek inside her stunning home on social media. The 35 year old star, who is best known for playing Chelsea Fox in the long running BBC soap, is typically known for keeping her personal and professional life closely under wraps. However this hasn’t stopped Zaraah from revealing a few details from her stunning home, as it appears in the background of her stylish outfit posts.

This weeks EastEnders spoilers reveal that one resident of the Square is set to receive some tragic news while Kheerat’s suspicions about Ranveer’s disappearance grow ever stronger. Early in the week Nish (Navin Chowdhry) announces in the café to Ash (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha), Kheerat (Jaz Deol) and Vinny (Shiv Jalota) that the family are coming to Walford East for Diwali. Later Ravi (Aaron Thiara) is interrupted by two police officers who are investigating Ranveer’s whereabouts.

Coronation Street's Elle Mulvaney certainly turned heads on Monday night as she put on a very leggy display at the 2022 Inside Soap Awards held at London's 100 Wardour Street. The actress, 20 - who plays Amy Barlow in the ITV soap - wowed in a black gown featuring a daring thigh-high split as she graced the red carpet for the glitzy awards ceremony.  Elle looked sensational as she showed off plenty of leg in the showstopping dress, which she teamed with a pair of white heeled mules.

EastEnders and Emmerdale dominate the winners (winning five and four awards respectively), with EastEnders' Lacey Turner scooping the All-Time Icon award, while her onscreen mother Gillian Wright was awarded Best Actress. Elsewhere, Neighbours bowed out after 37 years with a final two accolades following its axe, bagging the Best Daytime Star for Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson) and Best Daytime Soap. Lacey who portrays Stacey Slater in the BBC soap looked delighted as she posed with her prize, her seventh Inside Soap Award she's collected over the years.

The Inside Soap Awards returned this evening, and for the first time in two years, they weren't virtual, as organisers threw a star-studded event to mark 30 years of the hit magazine. A whole host of stars from soapland bagged some of the coveted gongs, with Best Actress being won by EastEnders' Gillian Taylforth and Best Actor scooped by Emmerdale's Mark Charnock, whose character Marlon's stroke plot also won Best Storyline.

Ryan Thomas was allegedly seen cuddling and 'nuzzling' the neck of actress Zaraah Abrahams after the 2022 National Television Awards. Former Coronation Street star Ryan, 38, was reportedly seen embracing EastEnders star Zaraah, 35, after the awards ceremony, reports The Sun. Ryan, who is engaged to former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh, and Zaraah were allegedly seen hugging at an afterparty as they had a catch up, and the photos obtained by The Sun claim to show Zaraah and Ryan embracing.