I’ve ditched boozy nights out now I’m dad to five kids – family is my priority, says Joe Swash

To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Dr Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Advisor at UKHSA said: “It’s important to be aware that Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever is usually spread by tick bites in countries where the disease is endemic, it does not spread easily between people and the overall risk to the public is very low.“We are working with NHS EI to contact the individuals who have had close contact with the case prior to confirmation of their infection, to assess them as necessary and provide advice.“UKHSA and the NHS have well established and robust infection control procedures for dealing with cases of imported infectious disease and these will be strictly followed."

"coming Rome" in the summer, but the Italians won't be going to Qatar after somehow missing out on World Cup qualification for a second consecutive tournament. Roberto Mancini's men were handed a plum draw against North Macedonia in their play-off game but were left stunned by the plucky underdogs on a horrible night in Palermo. With the game seemingly heading to extra-time, 29-year-old Aleksandar Trajkovski popped up with an extraordinary last-gasp winner to send the European champions packing.Italy aren't the first major nation to miss out on a major tournament against the odds - and they certainly won't be the last.

Naman Ramachandran BBC Studios, the commercial arm of U.K. broadcaster BBC, has revealed a first look and development deal with London-based talent and entertainment company Diving Bell Group.Founded by Kim Butler and Justin Girdler in 2017, Diving Bell represents creators and innovators in the purpose-led space including model, trans activist and cultural figure Munroe Bergdorf; feminist author, illustrator and influencer Florence Given (“Women Don’t Owe You Pretty,” “Octopus”); Gina Martin, who successfully led the national campaign to make upskirting illegal; and Emma Gannon whose careers podcast “Ctrl Alt Delete” has amassed over 10 million downloads.The deal gives BBC Studios a first look at content ideas from Diving Bell clients for the purpose of collaborating to develop these ideas and pitch for commissions.

Love Island star Maura Higgins has given fans a health update following “mystery illness.”The TV star had been undergoing various tests to get to the bottom of an illness that left her bed bound for three days and caused her to lose a stone.Speaking on her Instagram stories yesterday (March 24), the Irish beauty opened up to her 3.4 million followers and explained that her doctor had discovered "severe inflammation" around her bladder.The cause of the problem is unknown, however, and the 31-year-old revealed to her followers that this isn’t the end of it, saying: "Obviously I have to get more tests done."The Longford native explained that she went in for an ultrasound and the doctor decided to conduct a smear test.Aware that smear tests often "grosses people out”, Maura didn’t want to go into too much detail but said: “Afterwards I turned around and said to him ‘oh my god that felt a bit like a smear test’ and he said ‘it was’."The reality TV star continued: "But this is my point because I know a lot of you message me about the smear test… if anyone ever says to you that a smear test is painful, uncomfortable, anything – they are drama queens."Maura assured her followers that her smear tests in the past have never been painful and reflecting on this one, she added: "I didn’t even know I was getting one. It was absolutely fine."Maura concluded her update by sending a vital message to her followers: "My point is get your smear test.

Good Morning Britain presenters Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins spoke to Soccer Saturday host Chris Kamara during the Friday edition of the ITV news programme. Chris, 64, revealed he is currently in therapy after being diagnosed with speech disorder Apraxia, meaning he can sometimes struggle to get his words out.As the interview began about the forthcoming series of Ninja Warriors, the conversation eventually turned to Kamara's health as Charlotte asked how he was and whether the public's support had helped him.Chris replied: "It was incredible, today's a good day, today I think I'm fine, I don't know how I sound but it seems as if I'm okay."I'm not really sure about how it comes out because if I explain my Apraxia, it's like we take for granted the fact that when we think and coming through our speech, it's comfortable, it's easy, it's natural."My Apraxia when it's bad stops those signals from that brain going to that mouth so it slows it's down.

Ebanie Bridges once again left Eddie Hearn stunned this week as the 'Blonde Bomber' continues her habit of creating meme-able moments with the Matchroom boss.The pair first shared headlines last August after an incident at a weight-in event ahead of a fight. Since then, the Australian boxer has enjoyed taunting Hearn with several more notable moments shared on stage.The most recent came on Thursday, when Bridges wowed the promoter with an impressive display of her language skills.

OnlyFans creator and porn star has come a long way since then - and here we take a look at her wild journey. Her unique story began back home in Afghanistan - where she grew up in a strict Muslim family.But after the Taliban conquered Kabul in the 1990s, her whole life changed.Yasmeena was terrified when Taliban fighters paraded the streets of Kabul when she was just a little girl.She witnessed with her own eyes men and women being beaten, while female figures in her life said “there was no such thing as rape” under the Taliban.

BBC Breakfast’s Dan Walker has admitted that his “stomach folded in” ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing appearance.The 45-year-old was part of the competition in 2021 and a fan favourite throughout the series, placing 11th in the quarter finals with his partner Nadiya Bychkova.Walker spoke to Strictly FM’s Fred Morgan in an Instagram live broadcast and opened up on his initial apprehensions about the show.He said that he was nervous before the first episode, but didn’t allow nerves to get the better of him before he got a chance to strut his stuff.Dan said: “The most challenging thing for me, having been somebody who has always avoided a dance floor, I did feel a little bit uncomfortable and weird.”He recalled “filming in the tin foil tunnel” for the video tapes which gave him a “stomach-folding-in-on-itself feeling” and made him wish that he “wasn’t there,” because it was “all the things he hated about dancing”.Dan reassured Fred: “Over the weeks I became much more confident and I really enjoyed it. I think that came across.”The presenter said that his “proudest moment” was the fact that he remained in the competition for as long as he did, making it to the quarter finals unscathed.

Ranvir Singh's potential departure from Good Morning Britain.Last month, it was reported that she would be stepping down from her role as the ITV show’s political correspondent.Richard has since opened up about his GMB colleague and explained how the presenters are all "very close" during an interview with express.co.uk.Richard, 52, also shared that he feels "lucky to still be waking the nation up every morning".When asked about whether his colleague Ranvir, 44, is planning to leave Good Morning Britain following an exit from her political correspondent role, he was certain she wouldn't.He replied: "No.

Dancing On Ice contestant Brendan Cole had a near-miss slip on the rink on Friday (March 25), just days before the grand finale. The former Strictly Come Dancing pro spoke to Lorraine regular and eliminated Dancing On Ice contestant Ria Hebden alongside fellow finalists Kimberly Wyatt and Regan Gascoigne.

Page 3 beauty often likes to talk about being "natural", and so curious fans were eager to know if she'd had any work done.The bombshell, who if often known by her model name of Barbi, was asked about plastic surgery as she hosted a Q&A session over on her Instagram earlier this week.She told her 429,000 followers that they could ask anything they wanted.So, they wasted no time about probing her about whether she'd had any nips or tucks.However, when the question was asked, Apollonia insisted that she's "all natural".Fans also asked what Apollonia's natural hair looks like as she regularly rocks it in different styles.The model shared a photo of herself rocking straight locks as she wore a printed bikini, as she told fans: "This is my natural hair."The questions came as Apollonia took to her Instagram account to show off her curves in a teeny blue bikini.The model unleashes her cleavage as she was seen posing in the swimwear while at the side of a pool in Mykonos, Greece.Apollonia teamed the racy display with glowing makeup and curly locks while accessorising with silver jewellery.She told fans: "This weather got me feeling this for real."One admirer exclaimed: "So hot," while another told her she was "breathtaking".As well as talk about her body in her Q&A, her followers were keen to know how she's so confident.One probed: "How do you keep your confidence? I've been put some so many times, I question myself now."Apollonia advised: "Know your worth."She also gave advice as another fan asked how she keeps going when feeling down."Got to think of all the positives, they will always outweigh the negatives," she wrote.

Celebrity Big Brother and I'm A Celebrity...All of which she has suffered her fair share of confrontation, which she most certainly isn't afraid of.Let's take a look at some of her most heated moments...In January 2017, Kim Woodburn joined the cast of Kim Woodburn Celebrity Big Brother.During this reality TV stint, she got caught up in many a row, including a few with ex glamour model Nicola McLean.Nicola, 40, ended up wanting to quit the show after her feud with Kim took its toll, however, show bosses encouraged Nicola to stay after she threatened to walk twice.Though Kim and Nicola went at things once more - just hours after Kim had been removed from the house following another explosive clash.The night before, Kim was forced to spend the night in a spare room after verbally slating Nicola in a foul-mouthed rant.As Nicola poured her heart out in the Diary Room, Kim told fellow housemates in the bedroom that Nicola was “a horrible girl” who is leading the house like the "mafia".During her scathing rant, Kim had been removed from the main house due to hurling insults at her co-stars which included labelling footballer Jamie O'Hara an "adulterer".This saw Jamie boil over after Kim also called him a "chicken-livered bugger."As the footballer follows Kim to challenge her, he shouted back: "Who the f**k are you talking to?“You’re a disgrace, you are nasty, you are vile."Security were forced to break things up as she continued to tell the others that they weren't a "bunch of chinless wonders".When Jamie tried to stop her rant, she spat: “You adulterer, that two-timed your wife and she’s got three kids.

BBC Studios has struck a first look and development deal with Diving Bell Group, the talent agency that represents the likes of trans activist Munroe Bergdorf and feminist author Florence Given.

Rylan Clarke-Neal was left speechless after Gordon Ramsay swore on The One Show. While the straight-talking chef is known for his language, he managed to almost go the whole BBC One show before he dropped the S-bomb. Gordon, 55, opened up on the film, Loves Kitchen, he appeared in and admitted it was a “shocker.” Rylan, 33, was on edge as he listened to the chef’s story, before he joked: "I wondered what you were going to say there.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and reality tv news straight to your inbox with OK! daily newsletter .

Chester in 1968, Daniel grew up in Hoylake, Wirral, before acquiring a catalogue of credits and accolades to his name. He attended Hilbre High School and was a keen sportsman, playing rugby for his school and for Hoylake RUFC. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon 'glowing' as she returns to Loose Women after months away But from an early age, Daniel made his mark as an actor and he spent much of his youth hanging around the Everyman Theatre and trained at Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Stacey Solomon has issued an apology to her fans after she was unable to reply to their messages due to her busy schedule.The 32-year-old Loose Women star last night posted various clips to her Instagram Story to explain her absence.Stacey had been busy filming for the next series of Bake Off alongside Liam Charles, Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden.The new venture also meant she had to spend the night away from her fiancé Joe Swash and her four children.In a series of videos shared with Stacey’s five million followers, the TV star explained her social media absence as she promised to reply to fans’ messages.“I’ve been so rubbish today.

JOE Swash has revealed his secret friendship with a Loose Women star, who he says is "like an auntie to him". The TV star, 40, who is loved up with fiancée Stacey Solomon, 32, has revealed they even used to go on family holidays together.

Eastenders star, Joe Swash was "free and easy" and living the high life. Now, however, he's assured the world that wife-to-be Stacey Solomon and their children are his future - and he's abandoned the party lifestyle altogether.The 40-year-old TV star has matured significantly since he started his Eastenders role as Mickey Miller aged just 21.He now has two children with Loose Women and X-Factor star Stacey - son Rex and baby daughter Rose.He also has another son, Harry, from a previous relationship, and he is stepdad to Stacey's two eldest sons, Leighton and Zachary - so it's safe to say much of his current lifestyle involves family.Looking back at the party-fuelled lifestyle of his younger years, Joe seemed to barely recognise himself."When I first got on EastEnders I was like the ginger kid who could suddenly get into nightclubs, and I was free and easy, and I really enjoyed that period of time," he told The Sun."And then you grow up, and I had Harry, met Stacey, we’ve got Rex and Rose, and Zach and Leighton."When I look back it feels like a different person.

Paddy McGuinness' wife Christine has been praised for refusing to move her kids' toys - no matter where they leave them.

STACEY Solomon relished cuddles with her youngest kids that bit more as she made the most of family time before heading to work. The Loose Women panelist, 32, has been praised by fans for her candid account of life as a young mum, including her feelings of "insecurity" in swimwear.

Stacey Solomon has confirmed she’s landed a new TV role and confessed she “can’t believe” it.The Loose Women star has replaced comedian Tom Allen as co-host of Bake Off: The Professionals.The 32 year old will present the Channel 4 show alongside former Bake Off contestant Liam Charles, who also acts as a judge on Junior Bake Off.The news was confirmed on the GBBO’s official Twitter account after Stacey teased that she'd been filming something away from her home. The tweet read: “Choux la la! We’re chuffed to announce that @StaceySolomon will be joining @LiamCBakes, @BenoitBlin_MCA and @Cherish_Finden for the next series of Bake Off: The Professionals.