ITV Coronation Street's Kimberly Hart-Simpson shares pride for sex worker storyline and what she wants for Nicky

The new depute leader of South Ayrshire Council has commended the efforts of staff who have been dealing with the flooding of 126 graves in Ayr Cemetery.

Last season is barely finished - but football fever is back after the fixtures for the 2022/23 season were unveiled this morning.

Shailene Woodley is currently enjoying a luxury vacation abroad, however, her sun-soaked getaway has been tarnished ever-so-slightly by an unfortunate injury. The Big Little Lies actress took to Instagram with a snapshot of herself catching some rays while lounging on a sun-lounger in Morocco. MORE: Shailene Woodley's undergoes biggest hair transformation She looked tanned and toned in black bikini bottoms and a cropped vest but she also modeled an ice pack on her ankle. WATCH: Shailene Woodley talks filming 'Insurgent' and what it was really likeShailene explained what had happened in the caption which read: "Morocco, you're incredible, but your tiny little 3 sneaky hidden steps everywhere are a real [expletive]."Despite her injury, her surroundings looked amazing and Shailene's fans rushed to comment on them. MORE: Reese Witherspoon shares never-before-seen photos with Big Little Lies co-stars MORE: Reese Witherspoon's kitchen inside Nashville home belongs in a showroom"Oh no! But also I love this picture," wrote one, while another added: "Welcome to Morocco," and a third said: "You look amazing."A post shared by shailene woodley (@shailenewoodley)Shailene wasn't going to let her injury spoil her vacation Hours earlier, she had shared a video of herself doing the limbo during a fun night on the town. Shailene didn't reveal who she's vacationing with but she reportedly split from her boyfriend, Aaron Rodgers, 38, for the second time earlier this year. MORE: Reese Witherspoon's spring gingham dress is the perfect WFH chicMORE: Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon pose on the beach in nostalgic photoThey were spotted together on vacation in March, but have since rumored to have called it quits again. A post shared by

Today (Friday 17 June) will be the hottest day so far this year, with temperatures peaking at a scorching 34C in some southern areas of the UK. Greater Manchester will be swapping its typical rain for sun, with highs of 27C forecast for this afternoon as conditions remain dry but cloudy at times.

Kate Garraway was left mortified after Adil Ray put her on blast for presenting Good Morning Britain while wearing flip flops during the national heatwave.During Friday’s (June 17) instalment of the popular ITV breakfast show, the 55-year-old broadcaster made sure to keep cool while she presented the three-hour long programme in the sweltering heat.But the star was devastated after her 48-year-old co-star ratted out her fashion faux pas live on air as the camera panned down to her freshly manicured toes in a pair of blue flip flops.Completely embarrassed at her choice of fashionable footwear, she immediately hit back at the broadcaster as she remained cool in a breezy blue dress and matching airy sandals.Adil exposed the star's bare feet live on air, saying: "I've got flip flops to the left of me and knobbly knees to the right of me and I'm here stuck in the middle."As she attempted to hide her bare feet from the camera, the mum-of-two confessed: “Yesterday, I treated myself to a pedicure for the first time since Derek got sick.”Her colleague chuckled beside her as he went on to admit he didn’t have a problem with her presenting in her bare feet but instead revealed he had a strong disgust around armpits on show in the warmer seasons.He explained: “I don’t like armpits, I don’t like seeing them on show” as Kate replied: “There is a lot more skin on show, a lot more midriff's visible.”It comes after the doting wife hit back at Adil after he accused her of sleeping in dirty bedsheets covered in bed bugs. During Thursday's (June 16) edition of the early morning programme, the TV presenter confessed she woke up covered in mosquito bites due to the soaring temperatures across the country this week.

Love Island promises viewers a summer full of sun, sex and drama as a group of singletons couple up in an effort to find true love and win the £50,000 prize money.For some, like Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury, their on-screen romances end up going the distance, but others aren't as lucky.Whether it's being dumped during a recoupling, choosing to leave early, or splitting up months after the show, some contestants find themselves single once they return home.And it seems some are desperate to leave the world of grafting behind and instead choose to rekindle their romance with an ex.Before going on Love Island, Lucinda Strafford was in a relationship with footballer Aaron Connolly and was even rumoured to have still been secretly dating her former beau during her time on the ITV show.However, Lucinda shut down the speculation, telling fans that they had ended their relationship four months before she jetted off to the villa.But the pair soon relit the flame, with Aaron even making it Insta-official, posting a snap of them looking loved-up in Playboy Halloween costumes.Back in September, Lucinda was pictured with Aaron as the pair enjoyed a shopping trip in London.At the time, a source told The Sun: "They were together all day shopping in London, and looked very comfortable with each other – definitely like a couple."Unfortunately, the pair seem to have ended their on and off relationship and have unfollowed each other on social media.Dani Dyer is one of Love Island's most famous contestants.She is the eldest daughter of EastEnders actor Danny Dyer and has gone on to present shows with her dad.In 2018, Dani appeared on Love Island and coupled up with Jack Fincham, with the fan-favourites going on to win the series.It seemed

Ramzan Kadyrov, the hardline Putin supporter who left his stronghold in Chechnya to fight for Russia in Ukraine, has dismissed a rumour about the Russian leader’s health.The only strange thing about that is, the rumour never really existed.In a bizarre, hesitant audio recording posted to his Telegram channel, the Chechen leader told followers that he had "read that our president had fallen into a coma" and that "they are looking for a replacement right now.”Speaking in slow, halting Russian, rather than in his native Chechen, Kadyrov dismissed the suggestion, claiming that he himself had he had "recently" spoken with Putin."He has a very cheerful voice, a commanding voice, and he is ready to complete the special operation without harming the Ukrainian people and the state as much as possible," Kadyrov insisted.He issued a stark warning to anyone spreading rumours about Putin’s health, saying "I advise you that it is better to shut your mouths.”.The leader of the majority-muslim Chechen republic signed off the 69-second recording by saying "May Allah grant our president a long life, health, happiness and good luck.” There has long been speculation about the state of Vladimir Putin’s health. Rumours have swirled for the past few years that the former KGB officer, who has occupied one or other of Russia’s top political posts since 1999, is suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, or blood cancer, or both.

Helen Skelton broke the official Ascot dress code as she let her hair down at the races.The former Blue Peter presenter, 38, attended the Ladies Day festivities at the Berkshire race course on Thursday alongside a number of other female celebrities including This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby, Loose Women's Ruth Langsford and I'm a Celeb winner Georgia Toffolo.Helen attended the event in a hot pink halter neck jumpsuit.The recently separated star sizzled in the one-piece garment which she paired with a black satchel purse and a large white hat adorned with flowers.Helen shared a picture of the fabulous ensemble to Instagram on Friday (June 17) alongside the caption: "Day for it, thanks for having us."While she looked stunning in her jumpsuit, Helen did forego the official Ladies Day dress code by wearing a halter neck strap.A style guide published on the official Ascot website reads: "Ladies are kindly reminded that formal daywear is a requirement in the Royal Enclosure, defined as follows:"Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer."Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater. Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck and spaghetti straps are not permitted."Also at risk of breaking the fashion rules was Lady Victoria Hervey.The socialite, 45, attended the event in a sheer top though "sheer straps and sleeves" are also not permitted at the event.

Rochelle Humes is to make time to do “normal things.” The JLS star, 37, and The Saturdays singer, 33, have been together for more than 12 years and married for over a decade. They now share three beautiful children together, Alaia-Mai, eight, Valentina Raine, four, and Blake Hampton, one, and continue to thrive in showbizness.As the doting dad caught up with Daily Star and other publications at Captial FM Summertime Ball with Barclaycard on Sunday (June 12), he confessed the pair maintain their loving relationship by making time for each other.He said that the happy couple – who first met back in 2005 when Rochelle was just 16-years-old – would be together whether or not they were in the same line of work or not.Marvin explained: “I think for us we appreciate our luck and I'm just lucky that I'm with someone I love and I'm best friends with.“Just because we’re in the same industry, that doesn’t mean anything.

students smoke, pose in swimwear and make offensive gestures in uniform.She has now been banned from teaching indefinitely after overseeing the class for a school art project at Huxlow Science College in Northamptonshire.Mrs Wright was struck off after the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) decided she had broken safeguarding rules.She had initially been reported to the TRA in 2018 by the school's head of art and design, who had come across the teenagers' portfolios of work.Defending herself to the panel, Mrs Wright said she had introduced the pupils to a new artist who created "suggestive pictures" but insisted that she never told the students to create similar work.She added that she did not deem the artist's work to be sexual in nature, but accepted that she should have told the pupils their photographs were not appropriate.Mrs Wright was found to have committed a serious breach of professional teaching standards while failing to safeguard pupils' well-being with decision-maker Alan Meyrick concluding: "Whilst the panel was satisfied that there was a low risk of repetition, it did not find that Mrs Wright had fully reflected on the safeguarding implications of allowing pupils to take photographs of themselves or others in a state of undress. To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here."The risk of harm, due to the lack of safeguarding pupils, was a significant factor in forming that opinion."In my view, it is necessary to impose a prohibition order in order to maintain public confidence in the profession."Despite being under instructions from the school not to discuss her suspension, the panel also heard that Mrs Wright informed a colleague of her situation.

BBC Breakfast host Jayne McCubbin had viewers cringing over an awkward mishap between herself and a guest. As she went live from Skegness, which she pitched as SkegVegas, she discussed the joy many families feel about heading to the UK holiday destination - and showed some fan-favourite wins. One of which, was Jolly, a mascot who walks across the pier dressed as a fishermen in a huge costume with a blue t-shirt on which reads: "The Jolly Fisherman Skegness".

created a tool allowing workers within different sectors to compare their holiday entitlement.

Love Island star Luca Bish has called out his Villa partner Gemma Owen after she said she was worried about feeling "trapped" and "married off" in their relationship.It may only be early days in their romance, but Gemma and Luca are bonding well and spend a lot of time together, often cuddling and kissing in bed. However on Thursday's episode (June 16), Gemma revealed she was "very quiet" in front of new boys Jay Younger and Remi Lambert because she was so happy with her partner.She added she had even "screwed" herself over with the possibility of getting to know them.As the pair chatted while they sat outside on a sofa, Luca, 24, asked the international dressage champion if her feelings about their relationship were sparked by her receiving attention from new islanders Jay Younger and Remi Lambert?.Gemma said: "I've seen a different side to you, which I do like, but I don't want to feel like trapped, and that's us two married off now and that's it.""Why are we married off?" Luca fired back, adding: "Because two boys have come in and not given you attention?".Gemma appeared shaken by his remarks and attempted to clarify her thoughts, saying: "No it's got nothing to do with the other boys, why would you think it's got something to do with the other boys?"Luca replied: "I think you think in your head, this is me assuming, that they've seen we're strong and thought 'nah'."A defensive Gemma responded: "I think when they first came in I was very quiet, and when I did open my mouth it was like 'well I'm happy with how things are going with Luca.

Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has hinted at the return of an iconic character to woo Daisy Midgeley after her split from Daniel Osbourne.Daisy was left devastated when Daniel assumed she was the one to inform the school about Nicky Wheatley’s sex worker past - when really Max Turner was behind it.But now a new fling could be on the cards, as Kimberly was quizzed on how she wants Nicky and Daniel to interact in the future.Though she went ahead with shooting her shot last week and was rejected, new romance could still be on the cards - especially if Daisy finds someone else.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, Kimberly admitted the “ideal situation” for Nicky would be for her character to try and reunite Daisy with an ex flame.She giggled: “She’d try and call Ashley to come back in, the footballer, see if she gets with him!“With Daisy I think she can negotiate that. Nicky’s a feisty woman, she’ll be sound and she’ll want Daisy to find love.

Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has opened up about the messages she receives from real sex workers after playing Nicky Wheatley on the cobbles.Her character Nicky is a former sex worker who was hired by Daniel Osbourne to dress up as his late wife Sinead Tinker, before the pair finally developed a romantic attraction.Now back on the cobbles, Nicky has already been through a lot, including being fired as a teaching assistant after Max Turner found out about her old job.Struggling to find more work, her future looks fragile - but it has all been worth it to actress Kimberly.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, she admitted the response to the role has been "wonderful". She explained: "There have been a couple of organisations that have reached out to me to say thank you for [playing the role].

Coronation Street star Julia Goulding has teased the future of her on-screen stepson Max Turner amid his villain arc.The teenager has been in a world of trouble lately, accidentally spiking Amy Barlow's drink with drugs meant for his teacher Daniel Osbourne.He's done everything from breaking into Daniel's flat to exposing Nicky Wheatley as a former sex worker to impress his gang at school.Now, with Max shipped off to the Pupil Referral Unit after his expulsion from Weatherfield High, some fans have speculated he could fall in with another, worse, crowd of pals.And actress Julia, who plays Max's on-screen step-mum Shona Platt, had a few words on the upcoming storyline exclusively for Daily Star.Julia appeared at the MEN Pride of Manchester Awards, a star-studded ceremony dedicated to celebrating the city's heroes, last week, along with her Corrie co-stars Kimberly Hart-Simpson, Sair Khan and Shelley King.Also in attendance were former cast members Katie McGlynn, Victoria Ekanoye and Kym Marsh.Determined to keep tight-lipped on Max's future, Julia teased: "I couldn’t possibly tell you [what Max's future holds]. I mean, I am his stepmother so I think the sun shines out of his backside most of the time!" Speaking about her ideal Coronation Street storyline, she gushed on the red carpet: "More of the Platts, to be honest.

NICKY Wheatley is trying to stay on the straight and narrow as she gets closer to former flame Daniel Osbourne. And according to Coronation Street actress Kimberly Hart-Simpson, the pair could be a perfect match - but there's a catch.

Kimberly Hart-Simpson has recalled her dad's heartbreaking dying wish in an emotional interview on Tuesday's Loose Women.The soap star revealed her dad was a "hard core" fan of Coronation Street and made it his dying wish for his daughter to star in the soap someday. Her dad passed away in 2007. Kimberly, 35, now plays Nicky Wheatley in the soap, having first joined the cobbles back in June 2020 as Daniel Osbourne's complicated love interest and left in September of the same year.

Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson fought back the tears as she emotionally opened up about her late dad's final wish. The actress, who has recently returned to the cobbles as Nicky Wheatley, joined the Loose Women ladies on the panel on Tuesday (May 17).

Soap fans think two characters could have been 'separated at birth' as they both cause trouble in their respective fictional families. Teenagers Max Turner and Noah Dingle have both found themselves at the centre of the drama in Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

Coronation Street favourite Kimberly Hart-Simpson has wowed fans with her latest dazzling look while sending out an important message. Kimberly, who plays the soap's Nicky Wheatley looked stunning in a daring see-through effect gown.