Joey Essex’s romance with Dancing On Ice partner Vanessa Bauer heats up as she meets his friends in Essex

The Prime Minister’s special envoy for gender equality has worked in trouble hotspots around the world but is now heading up operations at a Lanarkshire aid HQ.

Lanarkshire’s schools are to close to pupils during the first days of the new term as teaching union members stage strike action in the national pay dispute.

Edinburgh is one of the world’s greatest cities and 2023 has a host of new and recently-opened restaurants, bars, attractions and events for some of the many visitors who come to the historic and celebrated city every year.

An image of a fan's tattoo of Wednesday Addams has gone viral, as some people online suggest the image bore a closer resemblance to that of actor Samuel L. Jackson than the star of the Netflix hit, Jenna Ortega.The image garnered millions of views on Twitter, as a number of users had twists on how the ink turned out with comments, GIFs and memes.'Welp, this was supposed to be Wednesday Addams but looks more like Samuel L Jackson as a kid… lol #HappyNewYear Squad,' one user wrote, while another wrote, 'SAY WEDNESDAY AGAIN.' 'That's Monday Morning': An image of a fan's tattoo of Wednesday Addams has gone viral, as some people online suggest the image bore a closer resemblance to that of actor Samuel L.

The 30 women looking to win over leading man Zach Shallcross in season 27 of ABC's The Bachelor have been revealed.Among the lucky ladies set to compete in the fan-favorite dating show are a rodeo racer, a therapist, a nonprofit owner, a content creator, a nanny, a stylist, a dancer, a makeup artist, and five nurses.Shallcross, 26, - who describes himself as an 'old-fashioned romantic' - was first introduced to Bachelor Nation on Season 19 of The Bachelorette, which starred Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia, but was eventually dumped by Recchia.  The Bachelor: The 30 women looking to win over leading man Zach Shallcross, 26, in season 27 of ABC's The Bachelor have been revealed; Shallcross pictured in an ABC promo shot Yee-Haw! Among the lucky ladies set to compete in the fan-favorite dating show is Brooklyn, 25 (L) who hails from who hails from Stillwater, Oklahoma, and  is a Rodeo Racer, and Charity, 26, (R) who's a Child and Family Therapist from GeorgiaShallcross hails from Anaheim Hills, California, and splits his time between Texas and Orange County. His ABC bio describes him as a 'family man' whose parents have been together for over 30 years.  The ladies hoping to steal the tech executive's heart range in age from 23 to 30 years old and come from different parts of the United States as well as abroad, with one contestant coming from Vienna, Austria. One lady hoping to rope Zach's heart is 25-year-old Brooklyn, who hails from Stillwater, Oklahoma, and is a blonde Rodeo Racer who hopes to be a rodeo cowgirl and horse trainer one day.

Shania Twain cradled one of her charming little dogs while dashing around New York City this Wednesday evening.The 57-year-old country star radiated a youthful exuberance as she headed over to tape an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.Pooch in hand, Shania stopped graciously to sign autographs for a claque of fans who had gathered on the sidewalk to catch a glimpse of her. On the town: Shania Twain cradled one of her charming little dogs while dashing around New York City this Wednesday eveningShania was pop star chic in an asymmetric coat teamed with a white blouse that she tucked into her trendily acid-wash jeans.Her street style however was eminently casual compared to the skintight cocktail dress she slid into for her late-night talk-show appearance.

East Kilbride Rugby Club coach Craig Brown says a Tennent’s West League 1 clash at Carrick is a great game to come back to after the festive break.

John Souttar doesn’t need to win over his new manager – but Mick Beale knows the Rangers defender is now determined to show fans he has a big future at Ibrox.

Only 90 miles separate Aberdeen and Perth but for Andy Considine that drive in the summer was the biggest journey he’s ever likely to take in his football career.

Stephen Robinson believes his biggest battle this month will be keeping his star players in Paisley.

Brian Reid says Albion Rovers must start the new year right to get their SPFL survival bid back on track.

The amazing true story of a teenager video game player who became an actual race car driver comes to life on the big screen in a sneak peek for Gran Turismo.The video (via Sony Pictures Entertainment YouTube) features new footage from the film plus interviews from the set with Orlando Bloom - who shared images from the set back in November - David Harbour and Archie Madekwe (Midsommar).The film is based on the amazing true story of Jann Mardenborough, a 19-year-old who won a Gran Turismo video game competition and turned into an actual race car driver. True story: The amazing true story of a teenager video game player who became an actual race car driver comes to life on the big screen in a sneak peek for Gran Turismo Orlando: The video (via Sony Pictures Entertainment YouTube) features new footage from the film plus interviews from the set with Orlando Bloom - who shared images from the set back in November - David Harbour and Archie Madekwe (Midsommar)The sneak peek begins with footage from the race track set and a glimpse of Archie Madekwe as Jann Mardenborough, getting ready for a race.Madekwe is then seen in costume, telling viewers, 'Hey everyone.

Just one week after his family reported him missing in Los Angeles, rapper Theophilus London has been found.The 35-year-old rapper's family filed a missing persons report with the Los Angeles Police Department last week, revealing they hadn't been in contact with him since October.London's cousin, Mikhail Noel, revealed on Instagram Wednesday evening that Theo has been found, though nothing further was revealed. Found: Just one week after his family reported him missing in Los Angeles, rapper Theophilus London has been found Found: London's cousin, Mikhail Noel, revealed on Instagram Wednesday evening that Theo has been found, though nothing further was revealedThe post featured a photo of London, with a message below that read, 'We have found Theo.

Kate Bosworth filled her Instagram Story with more love-up pictures of her and boyfriend Justin Long on Wednesday, two days after he posted an epic tribute for her 40th birthday.The Blue Crush star and her 44-year-old funnyman have been posting a tidal wave of romantic pictures in recent days, flaunting their relationship for all to see.The pair first sparked relationship rumors in the spring of 2021, meeting on an unnamed film project in Arkansas and connecting from the very beginning. Loving Long: Kate Bosworth filled her Instagram Story with more love-up pictures of her and boyfriend Justin Long, 44, on Wednesday, two days after he posted an epic tribute for her 40th birthdayBosworth's new batch of candid moments between her and Long features them enjoying delicious food and the best of nature.  Lobster rolls, cinnamon rolls, spring meadows and sunny beach trips make up her collection of images. If the Superman Returns actress and her Jeepers Creepers star aren't kissing, then they are either laughing, eating or gazing into each other's besotted eyes. Kate's Instagram Story comes on the heels of Justin gushing about her on Instagram. The Idiocracy star penned a long, heartfelt tribute to Bosworth in the caption of his birthday post to her, which featured numerous photos of the pair looking infatuated.  Birthday bliss: The Blue Crush star and her funnyman have been posting a tidal wave of romantic pictures in recent days, flaunting their relationship for all to see Foodies: The pair frequently bond over their love of gourmet goodies Delicious! The couple beamed as they shared what appeared to be a delicious cinnamon roll 'She is 40!' trumpeted Long.

Hilaria Baldwin described her husband Alec as 'husband goals' for rubbing her feet on the couch before a night out, four months after welcoming her seventh child. Ahead of a rare date night away from their large brood, the former yoga instructor, 38, filmed her spouse, 64, giving her a sweet massage as they watched television. 'Husband goals,' she captioned a video, which showed him rubbing her right leg on a red and beige paisley pillow.  Relaxed: Hilaria Baldwin described her husband Alec as 'husband goals' for rubbing her feet on the couch before a night out, four months after welcoming her seventh childWhile the 30 Rock actor's head was cut out of the clip, he could be seen wearing a  maroon shirt and dark pants. In a recording from later in the evening, the happy couple can be seen sitting next to each other at a booth as he encouraged his followers to tune into Hilaria's podcast.'There's a lot of s**t going on between women and men that we don't understand,' he teased of his wife's latest episode of Witches Anonymous.

JOEY Essex and Dancing On Ice star Vanessa Bauer looked cosy during training ice last night after sparking romance rumours. Their sizzling chemistry was enough to melt the ice.

TERMINALLY-ill Jonnie Irwin enjoyed a Santa visit with his wife and son for what could be their last Christmas together. The TV presenter, 49, revealed last month that he has terminal cancer and was given six months to live by doctors. After going public with his diagnosis, the A Place in the Sun host is living life to the full and making memories with his young family.

EMILY Atack and Joey Essex are caught snogging in the final ever episode of Celebrity Juice. The pair are filmed backstage on the show sharing a "cheeky kiss" - with her seen leaning in while he held her shoulders.

CHRISTINE McGuinness tenderly kisses best friend Chelcee Grimes at a Christmas festival. The pair were spotted sharing a warm embrace at the Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park. Their visit on Thursday evening came after Christine, 34, split from telly star husband Paddy McGuinness in July.