Four men arrested over ‘hit-and-run’ of Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny’s granddad

EXCLUSIVE: Producers Andrew Bendel and Alistair Maclean-Clark of Blue Horizon Productions have optioned the memoir Sea Dragons, Yvonne Foley’s story of how she believed she had been abandoned in Liverpool by her Chinese father as a child only to find out many years later that he and other sailors had been deported.

Pete Doherty has revealed in a new interview that he “nearly lost my feet” while he was battling drug addiction.The Libertines musician has now been clean for over two years, and has spoken about that period, as well as his years battling addiction, in an interview with The Mirror.“I was really pushing the limits,” Doherty recalled about his addiction. “There were a few close calls really. I nearly lost my feet and horrible things like that.“It was very close, just because of the injecting.

Taylor Hawkins on The Late Late Show.Foo Fighters drummer Hawkins died on Friday night (March 25) at the age of 50. The band announced the news in a statement on social media; no cause of death was given.Since then, tributes have poured in online and at gigs across the world.

Stacey Solomon, 32, was rushing around this morning after being asked to replace a Loose Women co-star who had called in sick.The ITV star had only just returned home from Rotherham, where she was filming the first episode of Sort Your Life Out’s second series.In a candid Instagram post shared with her 5.1 million followers, Stacey shared her struggle fitting everything on her busy schedule.The picture, uploaded earlier today, featured her son Rex laughing as he lay on the sofa with the family’s dogs.Stacey’s hand could be visible in the shot as she showed fans the “cold tea” she had been drinking ahead of her TV appearance.She captioned the snap: “We are back from Rotherham and someone has called in sick to Loose Women so I’m scrambling around trying to sort the pickles out, drink my cold tea and put something on so I can cover today on Zoom.“Happy Wednesday everyone.”The TV star concluded: “I hope you’re all ok today.”

Fern Britton has touched upon her personal life two years on from her split from ex-husband Phil Vickery. In an interview with woman&home magazine, the former This Morning host confessed bouncing back from the relationship was "difficult".MORE: Fern Britton makes rare comment about the breakdown of her first marriageThe 64-year-old split from the celebrity chef in 2020 after two decades together and said that she turned to "yoga, meditation and walking" in order to help herself heal.WATCH: Fern Britton makes rare comment about her daughters"People say they bounce back from a long relationship, but it takes a while," she explained.

Duchess of Sussex have been keeping a low profile and were notably missing from Prince Philip's service of thanksgiving this week, citing security reasons for their absence.But royal watchers are hoping that Harry and Meghan will make an appearance soon at another high-profile event – the wedding of Brooklyn Beckham to his fiancée Nicola Peltz.READ: Meghan Markle sent heartbreaking gift to the QueenHarry and Meghan are good friends of the Beckhams, who have enjoyed close links to the royal family for years. Victoria and David were invited to the Sussexes' nuptials in May 2018, as well as Prince William and Kate's royal wedding back in April 2011, so it wouldn't be a surprise if the Beckhams have extended a wedding invite to both royal couples.WATCH: Rebel Wilson pokes fun at Harry and Meghan's Oprah interviewBefore she quit royal life, Meghan publicly showed her support for fashion designer Victoria by wearing her pieces on some very memorable official engagements.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe Rome Film Festival is under new management following a political shake-up that has led to the appointment of RAI Cinema executive Paola Malanga as the fest’s artistic director and Gian Luca Farinelli, who heads the Bologna film archives, as president.Malanga, who was appointed late on Tuesday, replaces Antonio Monda, the New York based journalist and film academic who during his seven-year stint at the helm of the event secured a steady stream of high-caliber guests such as Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton and Angelina Jolie, to mention a few names on the Rome red carpet at last year’s edition.Farinelli –– who has been appointed president of the Cinema Per Roma foundation that oversees the Rome fest –– takes the reins from Laura Delli Colli, a prominent film journo and critic who remains on the foundation’s board. The new Rome fest regime was prompted by the election last October of new Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri.The Eternal City extravaganza, which is the brainchild of former Rome mayor Walter Veltroni, has been undergoing management shake-ups due to Italy’s political spoils system ever since its launch in 2006 with Nicole Kidman on the red carpet and ambitions to rival Venice.While Delli Colli exited gracefully, Monda’s departure has been a bit more acrimonious.

The BAFTAs have announced the shortlist for their 2022 TV awards.This Morning star Alison Hammond has received a nomination in the entertainment performance category, alongside the likes of Graham Norton and Joe Lycett. Sharing her excitement at her nomination on Wednesday morning, Alison posted a photo of her clutching a BAFTA and looking shocked while she joked that she’d love to win the award so it could prop her kitchen door open.The 47 year old wrote: “I mean a @bafta Nomination was not the first thing I thought today was going to bring , I am absolutely BUZZING ! “Our worth should not be measured with awards and trophies , however I have felt how heavy a Bafta is and would really love it to keep my kitchen door open”.

Princess Charlotte and her older brother Prince George attended the touching memorial for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday – and the young Princess followed in her mum Kate Middleton's stylish footsteps. Not only were the siblings there to remember their great grandfather but it was also their first big induction into royal life, which left Kate and William "proud".

Eagle-eyed Bridgerton fans have been delighted to see Ruth Gemmell stepping back into the role of Violet Bridgerton as the raunchy period drama returns to our screens for a second series. But the actress, who plays the matriarch of the Bridgerton family, has played the part of a famous mum before.

Nicola Roberts has tearfully revealed how she feels she's "lost a bit of herself" in the wake of Sarah Harding's death. Former Girls Aloud star Nicola, 36, reveals she viewed her fellow former bandmate Sarah as a sister and is still grappling with the grief of losing her. Sarah was just 39 when she passed away following her battle with breast cancer in September.

Pregnant Alexandra Burke glowed in her latest snap as she cradled her blossoming baby bump. Sharing the picture with her followers on Instagram, the singer joked that she was “bumping” her way into her third trimester as her due date creeps closer. Alexandra wrote: “Bumping my way on tour into my third trimester….

Piers Morgan has said that he would have slapped Alex Beresford if he hadn’t stormed off his presenting role on Good Morning Britain last year.The former GMB host quit the programme last year after ITV bosses asked him to apologise for comments made about Meghan Markle’s Oprah interview last year. Piers, 57, had got into an argument with weather presenter Alex Beresford, 41, on the show after Piers was called out for his criticism of Meghan Markle on the show, which led to the presenter storming off the set.

Katherine Ryan has led celebrities speaking out against Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock in the face at the 2022 Oscars.The 53 year old I Am Legend actor was left offended when the comedian made a quip about his 50 year old wife Jada's shaved head. He reacted by walking on stage and slapping Chris before returning to his seat to warn the 57 year old: "Keep my wife's name out of your f****** mouth." While Will has since apologised, the shocking moment sent Hollywood and the world into a frenzy as many have waded in on what took place, including comedian Katherine, 38, who took to her Instagram stories to share her thoughts.

Sarah Jessica Parker's children are all grown up as the trio walked the red carpet for the opening night of the Neil Simon play Plaza Suite on Monday 28 March. The Sex and the City star, 57, whose frizz-free curls are down to a £28 hair towel, shares James, 19, and twins Marion and Tabitha, both 12, with her Hollywood actor husband Matthew Broderick, 60.Their eldest child, James, looked the perfect mix of his parents as he donned a simple black suit that featured gold buttons, which he paired with a matching black tie and dark shoes.

Spider-Man: No Way Home holds strong at Number 1 on digital downloads only, despite strong competition from sci-fi sequel, The Matrix Resurrections.

Amy Schumer is still unpacking the events at the Oscars.

Neighbours bombshell Charlotte Chimes, who plays Nicolette Stone on the Channel 5 soap, left little to the imagination as she donned a tiny green string bikini to frolic in the pool in the sun.Charlotte, 27, looked gorgeous as she donned the skimpy two-piece to top up her tan, showing off her toned figure as she shared a number of pictures from her sun-soaked antics.The redhead paraded her washboard abs and hourglass hips as she held the camera away from her, donning a triangle string bikini which had Father, Son and Holy Spirit emblazoned on it.Completing the look with blue cats-eye sunglasses, Charlotte smouldered for the camera as she let her red hair fly in the breeze while showing off her natural beauty after stripping back her make-up.In the second snap, Charlotte was seen cosying up to her co-star Tim Kano, who played Leo Tanaka on the show until recently, as they had fun in a lavish swimming pool to enjoy the hot weather.The pair looked like they were having the time of their lives as Tim placed his arms around her while she closed her eyes and put her face against his cheek.Other pictures from the Instagram post showed Charlotte cuddling with her adorable puppy in bed before showing off her outfit in front of a sofa, before also showing off her matching watches with what appeared to be her father.The Neighbours star also gave fans a glimpse into her family life with a number of pictures of her smiling with her family whilst out in the sunshine for a birthday celebration outdoors.Charlotte finished off the gallery with a final bikini snap as she laid back on a sofa while holding her phone to her ear in a candid and slightly blurry display, leaving her fans hot under the collar.As she captioned the pictures:

Former Coronation Street and EastEnders star Jill Halfpenny is back on our screens tonight (Tuesday March 1st), in a tense drama about a group holiday that goes seriously awry. It’s the latest role for the Geordie star who started her career as a teenager in Byker Grove alongside Ant and Dec, but hit the big time as Rebecca Hopkins in Coronation Street, the nurse with whom Martin Platt cheated on Gail.

Emmerdale actress Chelsea Halfpenny has begged the public for their help after her grandfather became the victim of a hit and run.The soap star issued an online plea after the 85-year-old was struck by a vehicle in Gateshead on Friday evening, causing him serious injuries and leaving him in hospital in critical condition. Chelsea, 30, best known for playing Amy Wyatt in Emmerdale, uploaded the emotional post as she called on those responsible for the incident to "do the right thing." She wrote: "There are four lads who all have mams, dads, aunties, uncles, and friends so there are a lot of people in a very small area that have information on what happened last night."Do the right thing.

Emmerdale actress Chelsea Halfpenny has revealed the devastating news her grandad was allegedly run over in a hit and run car crash.The former Amy Wyatt star, who was later recast on the ITV soap, shared her heartbreak on social media as she urged any witnesses of the alleged incident to come forward.The 30 year old West End actress is incredibly close to her grandparent, who was struck by a car in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear at the age of 85 on Friday evening, February 25.The elderly man was taken to hospital in an ambulance having sustained serious injuries, and remains in a critical condition. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Sharing an emotional post online, Chelsea begged anyone in contact with the driver or who knows who was in the vehicle to "do the right thing". "There are four lads who all have mams, dads, aunties, uncles, and friends so there are a lot of people in a very small area that have information on what happened last night," she said.