Gemma Atkinson was 'full of worry' over smear test scare

As expected, Adidas yesterday formally cut its ties with Kanye West, announcing it was ending production of all the Yeezy branded products it has made via its partnership with the rapper.West’s relationships with some of his business partners in the fashion domain were already deteriorating before his recent spate of controversial and anti-semitic statements.Adidas, which has been working with West since 2013 – with the first trainers under the Adidas Yeezy brand being launched in 2015 – announced it was reviewing its long-standing partnership with the rapper earlier this month.The sportswear firm’s current deal with West was reportedly due to run through to 2026, but yesterday it confirmed it was terminating the partnership with immediate effect. This follows West’s recent claim in a controversial Drink Champs interview that “I can say antisemitic things and Adidas can’t drop me”.“Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech”, the company said in a statement.

An injured tortoise was found abandoned in a cardboard box dumped on top of a bin in a Scots village.

A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder in Kilmarnock.

Police Scotland risks becoming a "quasi-paramilitary force" only capable of responding to "the most serious incidents" due to budget cuts, MSPs have been warned.

Aberdeen star Connor Barron has signed a new deal - with Adidas.

Hamilton Accies boss John Rankin is confident his squad will cope with the injury and suspension headaches facing his side for Saturday's Championship clash with Cove Rangers.

Yet again, it’s been a privilege to play a small part in recognising and celebrating unsung heroes from across this great nation as part of the Scotland’s Champions campaign. Your inspirational stories of courage and kindness made for a special awards night at the DoubleTree Hotel in Glasgow.

APPOINTMENTSExceleration Music has appointed former Warner Music and Amazon Music exec David Gorman as its Creative Director. “I was instantly drawn to Exceleration’s mission, passion, values, and independent, entrepreneurial spirit, all of which have been on full display since we first started talking”, he says.

Craig David has released a new single to promote train travel. And trust me, the existence of that sentence is as much a surprise to me as it is to you.The track – called ‘Better Days (I Came By Train)’ – is part of a partnership between David and Trainline to push the rail ticketing app’s I Came By Train campaign.

River City actor Gayle Telfor Steven is joining a cast of rising Scots talent for pantomime season this year.

The creepy 'zombie' Angelina Jolie lookalike has revealed her true appearance to fans for the first time after she was let go from prison, the Mirror reports.

Strictly Come Dancing's James Bye is the favourite to be booted off the show this weekend.

Gwen Stefani is feeling sentimental. The «Hollaback Girl» singer is ringing in her 53rd birthday on Monday with an appearance on, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about some of her more recent show-stopping red carpet looks. Among them: the unforgettable red, semi-sheer Yanina Couture gown she donned for the  Oscar party in 2016.

Gorka Marquez was back in the ballroom on Saturday night as he and new celebrity partner Helen Skelton competed in the second week of Strictly Come Dancing.

Judge Motsi Mabuse quickly corrected herself and apologised after she mixed-up the names of two of the professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing. As she critiqued Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima for their Viennese Waltz, she got his name muddled with fellow pro Italian dancer Giovanni Pernice.

Gemma Atkinson said she would like to “keep it real” with her fans as they have become like an “extended family” before going on to explain how her health has taken some worrying turns over the past month.The 37-year-old fitness guru, who is engaged to Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Márquez, 32, shared an honest post on her Instagram stories for her 1.8 million followers to read.Within the statement, she said: “Wanted to keep it real with you lot on here as its always like having an extended family.“It’s been a “bl**** horrible month.“Early Sept I had to have a colonoscopy from smear results that they weren’t happy with.Thankfully everything was fine, no issues at all, but the build up to waiting wasn’t great…“I think we automatically assume the worst as humans don’t we!”Sick with worry over her own health, Gemma went on to say things sadly went from bad to worse as the day after getting her colonoscopy results she had to have a tooth out.“I had my tooth out and then the dry socket [when a blood clot fails to develop in the tooth socket, causing an ache or throbbing pain] started which was agony for 10 days,” the former Emmerdale star explained.Slowly getting over her dental work, Gemma was hit with “another infection” which knocked her sideways, forcing her to take time off of her drivetime radio show at Hits Radio UK.“Thankfully getting over” her infection, the star, who has a young daughter Mia with fiancé Gorka said that the next problem she had to overcome was the worry her pooch Norman caused her.Writing in the post she said: “Yesterday Norman’s breathing went funny. Very shallow and fast.“They did some bloods and he too has an infection and the enzymes in his liver are high.

Helen Skelton made an appearance on ITV's Lorraine alongside her pro dance partner Gorka Marquez on today to talk all things Strictly Come Dancing. The Countryfile presenter is one of 15 celebrities in the running to win the 2022 series of the BBC dance contest which kicked off last Saturday (September 24).

Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton insists being sexy isn't her "priority" anymore. The Countryfile presenter - who was left devastated when she split from her estranged husband Richie Myler just four months after she gave birth to their third child - appeared on ITV's Lorraine today where her and professional dance partner Gorka Marquez chatted about their upcoming performance on the BBC One Latin and ballroom show.

Gemma Atkinson has had her home defended by her loyal fans after she posted a sweet throwback photo with her 'tiny' daughter. The Hits Radio host was reminiscing ahead of choosing schools for three-year-old Mia next week.