EastEnders’ Samantha Womack has split from her husband Mark after 11 years – but they’re still living together

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SAM Thompson has revealed a cruel meat prank he plays on his best mate Pete Wicks - despite the Towie star being vegetarian. The 29-year-old was revealing all about his ‘bromance’ with Pete – and revealed some of the tricks he’s tried to get away with.

Lanarkshire police are keen to hear from anyone with information relating to off-road quad bike use following a spate of incidents in Airdrie.

Young people who are keen on a seagoing career are being encouraged to apply for the CalMac Modern Apprenticeship Programme.

Under pressure Mauricio Pochettino has been handed a mammoth boost with Kylian Mbappe set to start against Real Madrid.

An outraged woman has complained after money was automatically taken from her bank account without her knowing after being told that she would receive a £10,000 Covid-19 fine in 2021.

Celtic legend Bertie Auld's jersey from their 1967 European Cup final triumph is set to go for £20,000 at auction.

Turkish Masters in Antalya very much the worse for wear.The world No44, who has had a dreadful season on the table, became embroiled in an altercation with guests at the VIP bash for players and dignitaries.And after falling and splitting his chin open in the toilets there was then a heated exchange with WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson.Milkins was rushed to a nearby hospital where he also had his stomach pumped and was collected and brought back by pal and former European Masters champion Jimmy Robertson.The incident was highly embarrassing for the snooker authorities on a first visit to a new territory with huge potential.And to complete a catastrophic 48 hours personally, Milkins then crashed out of the tournament 5-4 to China’s Ding Junhui yesterday – losing the last four frames after leading 4-1.Gloucester’s Milkins is known on the circuit for using The Worzels’ ‘I am a cider drinker’ as his walk-on music.He said: “I drank far too much, and something happened. I genuinely don’t know exactly what and cannot remember details - I was in a state where I didn’t know where I was.“It was my birthday and I had been drinking for a long time but that is no excuse and I know that.

SAS hero who once returned solo to save hostages from terrorists in Kenya has opened up about what it felt like getting shot. In January 2019, 21 people were killed during a 19-hour siege by terrorists on a luxury hotel complex in Kenya’s capital Nairobi.

Strictly Come Dancing back in 2018. And Stacey Dooley has gone from strength to strength in recent years after she bought her first home with ballroom dancer Kevin Clifton and launched her new podcast on BBC Sounds.Loyal viewers will remember the gorgeous redhead for her brilliant series of documentaries on BBC One which have raised awareness for current affairs issues affecting people around the world.But it hasn’t always been plain sailing for the 35-year-old as the TV presenter has had her fair share of controversies over the years and has even opened up about her difficult family life online.Now, the Daily Star has taken a look into the life of the successful movie maker as she celebrates her birthday today (March 9).The auburn beauty was born in the heart of Luton, but it wasn’t an easy childhood for the youngster as she revealed her father left the family home when she was just two years old.In her 2018 book, On The Front Line with Women Who Fight Back, the starlet confessed how her father was a struggling alcoholic and sadly passed away when she was in her mid 20s before she was able to reconcile with him.But despite her absent father, Stacey explained how her mother more than made up for his absence throughout her childhood.She wrote: “My mum went above and beyond to make up for the fact I didn’t have two parents.

Good Morning Britain viewers have slammed Richard Madeley for quizzing Iceland's First Lady about whether she'd pick up a gun to defend her family if she was in the situation of people in Ukraine. The presenter brought up the question on Tuesday's show, which saw him and Susanna Reid talking about International Women's Day with Iceland's First Lady Eliza Jean Reid.

Coronation Street bosses have announced plans for a brand new set expansion, that will introduce countless possibilities for new storylines.The build is set to take just six months, and will bring viewers the Weatherfield Precinct, which has been mentioned on the ITV soap before.The two-storey build will include maisonettes, a staircase and balcony which leads up to the properties.There will also be a piazza and a number of accessible local shops and business units, which is set to enhance the ITV soap's 7.7 acre site near Manchester.The plans are the vision of production designer Rosie Mullins-Hoyle, and the construction begins this week with it expected to last six months.Then, the soap's cast and crew can begin filming exciting storylines with the extended set.Rosie said: "We are extremely excited to be starting to build Weatherfield Precinct this week after a year of technical drawings, model making, visualising and planning."An incredible amount of research has been carried out focussing on 1960s local architecture and we are striving to create an authentic area of Weatherfield with a grittier vibe to the existing street that we know and love."The build is being led by myself and Construction Manager Keith Eccleston and is a fantastic opportunity to use some of the amazing behind the scene talents we have on the show with bespoke joinery, scenic art work, graphic design and set dressing skills all being involved."Rosie went on: "I cannot wait to meet the characters that may call it home and see the businesses that will be created and the storytelling potential of an old but new part of Weatherfield.”In the past, viewers have seen characters talk about heading off to the shops at the precinct, but the new set will

A case of bird flu has been confirmed in a dead wild bird on the Isle of Wight as officials warn people to be vigilant around domestic and wild birds.This is the first confirmed case of the disease being carried by a wild bird on the Island during the current outbreak.The UK government declared a Nationwide Prevention Zone in November 2021, which is still in force.

Samantha Womack's estranged husband Mark has been spotted without his wedding ring after news of their secret split emerged.

LOCKDOWN might be over but it looks like these ­relationships are too. We told yesterday how opera singer Alfie Boe has split with his wife Sarah after struggling through the pandemic.

OK! Magazine, she revealed that they have been separated for a while, but she says they’re still happily living together in their Bedfordshire farmhouse with their children Benjamin, 19, and Lili Rose, 15.Samantha is also the step-mum to Mark’s 25-year-old son, Michael from a previous relationship.‘Our family home is big enough and we’re co-existing happily. There’s no rush to change things.

OK! Magazine.Samantha told the publication she and Mark split two years ago, but their separation was amicable and they remain "best friends".She divulged: "We decided that we didn’t want to stay in a romantic relationship, but we liked our way of living."We have this beautiful house and we get a lot of time away from each other. We’re still a family and we love and adore each other."He’s still been the best relationship of my life and I think he would say the same of me.” Reflecting on family conversations about their split, Samantha added: “So we sat down with the kids and explained that we weren’t going to be in a romantic relationship any more, but we would stay best friends."We’ve been happily living together ever since.

EastEnders actress Samantha Womack has confirmed she's split from her "soulmate" husband - Emmerdale star Mark Womack.The star, who played Roni Mitchell in the BBC soap, says the marriage is over but confirmed the former couple are still living together currently at their home in Bedfordshire.The couple are parents to children Benjamin, 19, and Lili Rose, 15.Samantha is also stepmum to Mark’s son Michael, 25, from a previous relationship.Talking about the split, Samantha told OK! magazine : "Our family home is big enough and we’re co-existing happily.

EastEnders star Samantha Womack has confirmed she's split from her "soul mate" husband Mark.

While some break-ups involve angry words and feelings of resentment, Samantha Womack insists she still considers husband Mark Womack her “soulmate” despite exclusively revealing to OK! that the marriage has sadly ended.The former EastEnders star reveals they have been separated for a while, but she says they’re still happily living together in their Bedfordshire farmhouse with their children Benjamin, 19, and Lili Rose, 15. Samantha is also stepmum to Mark’s son Michael, 25, from a previous relationship.