Emmerdale star James Moore engaged to girlfriend as co-stars lead congratulations

Amber Heard got emotional on Wednesday as her defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp continued.

A new campaign designed to help people across Falkirk look after their mental wellbeing is being launched.

George Michael fans in Dundee are celebrating the news that a tribute documentary is set to be shown at the DCA.

Kim Kardashian was less than thrilled to hear about Kanye “Ye” West‘s new music. The 41-year-old reality star and her mom, Kris Jenner, received a text from a friend on the latest episode of “The Kardashians”, which alerted them to the fact that Kim’s rapper ex had a new song on the way. It’s unclear which song the text was referring to.

A council has issued an apology after accepting that opportunities to protect tragic tot Star Hobson from terrifying abuse were missed and that action should have been taken to save her.

Heartbroken Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars paid tribute after the man who kickstarted their careers suddenly passed away. "Star-maker" David Johnson was the director of the Oldham Theatre Workshop, which he set up more than fifty years ago, and Anna Friel, Suranne Jones and Anne Kirkbride are just a few of his success stories. Corrie actor Anthony Cotton, who also trained with David, took to his Twitter account to say: "Just heard the saddest news.

HEARTBROKEN soaps stars have been left shocked by the sudden death of a boss who kicked off all of their careers on Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Actors have been paying tribute to "star-maker" David Johnson who was the director of Oldham Theatre Workshop. Announcing his friend's passing, Antony Cotton tweeted: "Just heard the saddest news.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars have paid tribute to "starmaker" David Johnson following the news of his tragic death.He helped kickstart the careers of a host of award-winning actors from the Manchester area.Mr Johnson founded Oldham Theatre Workshop aged 15 back in 1968 and it quickly became Europe's biggest youth theatre company.He set up the organisation aged 15 and offered free programmes for local youngsters.Several soap stars learned under his leadership including Suranne Jones, Michael Le Vell, Lisa Riley and the late Anne Kirkbride.Some famous faces have taken to social media to pay tribute to David.Antony Cotton, who plays Sean Tully in the ITV soap penned: "Just heard the saddest news. David Johnson who was the director of the phenomena that was Oldham Theatre Workshop, has died."He put so many of us on the map, and kick started so many careers, both on stage and off."So many of us owe him so much. I’m absolutely gutted.

The man who kickstarted the careers of a raft of award-winning actors and household names from Greater Manchester has died. Tributes are pouring in to David Johnson, who set budding actors on the path to stardom at the Oldham Theatre Workshop, which he founded in 1968.

Emmerdale’s Michelle Hardwick called the police after she and her wife Kate Brook received death threats’ due to their sexuality.The soap star, 46, who is married to Emmerdale producer Kate Brooks, 43, has revealed how their sexuality is at the “root” of the vile abuse. The actress explained that police have had to be called on separate occasions after they received a long-string off threats, including being told to “Burn in hell and die.”The ongoing hate comes after Michelle and her wife welcomed their first child together in October 2020 - a baby boy named Edward - through IVF.Michelle recently revealed to Ok!: "There have been certain times when police have had to be called because there have been death threats."She added: “When they’re mentioning your son’s name and you’re just going ‘Really? I’m just in a soap you know – we’re not doing any harm to anybody’.

 "There have been certain times when police have had to be called because there have been death threats."The star added that it was unnecessary to mention her son’s name. Michelle continued: “When they’re mentioning your son’s name and you’re just going ‘Really? I’m just in a soap you know – we’re not doing any harm to anybody'.“The root of it all is always because I’m gay, I’m a gay woman. “And it’s like, ‘Lesbians shouldn’t be on this Earth, just burn in hell and die.'"In August 2021, the Vanessa Woodfield actress revealed a number of homophobic messages she received from a social media user who called her a “d**e” and “l***o brat”. At the time, she issued a challenge to the fan, writing alongside the abuse: “Come on, show us who you really are, I dare you!” In full view of Michelle’s 116,400 Twitter followers, Kate also chimed in on the abuser’s comments.She wrote: "Hi ‘Michael’, the original Prisoner Cell Block H called from 1985. “They’d really like their insults back.Thanks a mill."Later that day, Michelle returned to her social media to thank her fans for their supportive messages in light of the incident. She added that she doesn’t “take it to heart”. Continuing, she said: “Thank you to every single person who took the time to message me whether I know you personally or not. “I promise I'll read them all."In the same interview to OK!, she revealed the pair would love to have another baby and one day meet Teddy’s biological father to thank him. Michelle has been married once before to Rosie Nicholl. The pair had married in 2015 and divorced in 2017. 

EMMERDALE actress Michelle Hardwick has revealed she's been forced to call police after "death threats" directed to her and her wife. Michelle, 46, is married to Emmerdale producer Kate Brooks and the couple welcomed their first child together in October 2020 - a baby boy named Edward.

Emmerdale's Mike Parr looked unrecognisable recently, as he shared a snap of his new transformation over the weekend following his exit from the ITV soap.The actor, 35, who played Ross Barton on the hit ITV soap from 2013 until 2018, took to Instagram to share a picture of his new moustache as he posed to the camera. Ross was last seen on Emmerdale in 2018 and fans couldn't believe his new look, with one writing: " "Tom Selleck" with a series of shocked emojis.

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick is loving life, having found happiness with her wife, Emmerdale producer Kate Brooks, after meeting on the Yorkshire soap. But while friends, family and fans have celebrated their relationship, the couple have also been subjected to vicious abuse online.

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick and her wife, show producer Kate Brooks, have revealed exclusively to OK! that they chose a donor as their son Teddy’s biological dad, and were incredibly moved by the process.The revelation came as they invited us into their new home near the show's Leeds base, to meet young Teddy who was born in October 2020. “It sounds very clinical, but you read these kind of CVs, all about the characteristics of the man, his values and family life,” explains 46 year old Michelle, who plays vet Vanessa Woodfield in the ITV soap - in which she has starred since arriving in 2012 as an old friend of fellow vet Rhona Goskirk, played by Zoe Henry. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox withOK!'s daily newsletter .

As they open their stylish home for the very first time, Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick and her wife, one of the soap's producers Kate Brooks, invite OK! to tour the special place where they are building a life as a family. And in our exclusive interview, the couple tell all on family life so far, spilling the beans on their Vegas nuptials, IVF journey and how they deal with horrendous trolls sending death threats about their sexuality.

Emmerdale as huiky Ross and last year it was reported that he was considering making steamy scenes a full-time pursuit.He was offered a role in the adult film industry, leading the soap star to claim he was considering trying his hand at pornographic acting.With the coronavirus pandemic putting the entertainment industry on hold at the time, Mike said he found himself struggling to get work.An adult film company contacted him, interested in recruiting him to film pornographic scenes for an upcoming London shoot.Mike shared the conversation over Instagram, with the company writing: "Mike hello."Would you be interested in a porn opportunity, with a UK based professionally run company with a large share of the market?"If so get back to me and I will send you the details, it is based in London where you are.

Emmerdale's Michelle Hardwick and wife Kate Brooks invited us into their stunning newly renovated home to give OK! an exclusive look behind closed doors. Joined by their adorable son Teddy, the loved-up pair took us on a guided tour of their idyllic home, which boasts a home bar, wedding memorabilia and even a home cinema for the family-of-three.

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Emmerdale actor James Moore has popped the question to his girlfriend, Sophie Edwards.The actor who plays Ryan Stocks on the hit ITV soap met Sophie back in 2019 and the pair have often delighted fans on his social media with loved up snaps.Now, it appears they're going the full way after asking for her hand in marriage.James, 29, took to his Instagram to share the news with his followers as the happy couple posed for a string of snaps, along with their beloved cat Tonto.Sharing their delightful news, he said: "We got engaged!!!! (ft our cat)," alongside two love heart emojis.James' co-stars soon flooded the comments section, sending their congratulations to the pair with Amy Walsh commenting: "This is the best news! Congratulations to you both."Micheal Parr added: Go on my son.""Huge congratulations to you both," gushed Michelle Hardwick.Ash Palmisciano added: "Ahhh no way! This is awesome huge congratulations guys.""Congratulations dude! Amazing news, [love] to you both," penned Anthony Quinn.Sophie, who works as a teacher was seen beaming from ear to ear as she pointed at her ring made up of pink stones.James couldn't help but gush over Sophie as they celebrated their six-month anniversary in January 2020.Taking to Instagram, he said: "Can't believe it's been six months already."I feel so blessed to have you and so thankful for all the incredible adventures we've had and will continue to have in 2020 and beyond.

EMMERDALE icon Mike Parr looks completely different since leaving the soap in 2018. The actor, 35, who played Ross Barton on the ITV soap posed for a dramatic topless selfie, staring intensely into the camera and comparing himself to boxer Paul Sykes.