Julie Hesmondhalgh: I hope I wouldn't be offered role of Hayley Cropper today

The Army has fired a soldier who failed fitness tests after weighing in at more than 30 stone. The obese squaddie was unable to go on operations because he could not squeeze into his body armour.He is one of around 25 “morbidly obese” members of the armed forces who have had to leave on medical grounds.The six heaviest together weighed more than a ton.

stormy weather, a waste company boss has warned.An empty one can weigh the same as a bowling ball and cause “chaos and destruction” during gales.They can also cause thousands of pounds of damage to property. Mark Hall, of waste collection firm Divert.co.uk, said: “We’ve all seen videos of bins being blown down the street during storms.

The Masked Singer crowned Natalie Imbruglia its winner - but some fans of the ITV show felt her rivals had been robbed of the top prize.The epic final of the third series of the singing show aired on Saturday night (February 12), and it saw Natalie beat Robobunny and Mushroom for the top spot.Robobunny came third place, and was unveiled as Westlife star Mark Feehily - leaving judge Rita Ora gushing as she's a big fan of the Irish band.In second place was Mushroom, who was unmasked to be Welsh singer Charlotte Church.However, many fans weren't happy with the result, and they complained about the show on Twitter.Some fans felt Charlotte deserved to win the show.One said: "Charlotte Church robbed on #TheMaskedSinger"A second agreed: "Church ‘Mushroom’ deserved the win…don’t know why ‘Panda’ won. Vote defos wasn’t based off talent"A third fumed: "as if she was better than Charlotte church what a waste of my weekends"Other felt like Westlife's Mark should have been crowned the victor.One said: "Natalie Umbruglia?! Are you sh***ing me?! Thats nothing compared to Mark from Westlife doing multiple voices! Can't help but feel robbed"A second agreed: "Omg come on! Robobunny was way better! Mark from Westlife doing multiple voices! And you give it to some has been! Have a day off! Massive anti climax!"Others were delighted that Natalie won, though.One said: "Congratulations Natalie Imbruglia.

Eddie Vedder has told Bruce Springsteen about the “secret tribute” to Tom Petty on his new solo album, ‘Earthling’.The two rock stars sat down together to talk about politics, musical influences and some of the songs on the Pearl Jam frontman’s new album for Amazon Music.Speaking about the track ‘Long Way’, Springsteen commented that he could hear “the ghost of Tom” in the song. “Somebody acquired for me a Guild four-string tenor [bass] – it almost looks like a Hofner in a way,” Vedder replied. “So I started playing some little things and had my guy record it and then I put drums on it and put some vocals on it and it all happened in an afternoon.

David is 63 and relies on state benefits.

Rihanna knows how to keep a secret … somewhat!

The third season of CBS’ Celebrity Big Brother is already halfway over and we’re providing an update on the status of every contestant in the game.

The Empire Moon Knight covers underline that point. The character’s knuckles and tips of his weapons have dark red blood streaks.

Beyonce's mother Tina Knowles-Lawson has shared her heartbreaking fears for her grandsons, acknowledging how "difficult" it is for young black men in America in 2022.MORE: 9 powerful shows and documentaries about racial injustice that are essential viewingThe mother of singers Beyonce and Solange spoke to People about the conversations she had had with Daniel Smith Jr., her daughter Solange's only child, revealing she had told him that "if you are stopped by the police, to put your hands on the steering wheel" and "don't make sudden moves".WATCH: Beyoncé's mom dances during family outing with grandchildren"[It's] the usual conversation that every Black mother and every Black grandmother has to have," she added.Tina - known as Miss Tina to fans - also has a stepson, 26, and she shared that everytime he leaves her house she asks him to call when he arrives home.MORE: 15 Black-owned brands we love, from Homebody's CBD soaks to royal-approved Victor GlemaudMORE: 10+ Black-owned face masks to shop online – including Meghan Markle's fave"I just live in fear all the time that the police are going to stop them and stereotype them, and things can escalate so quickly," she shared.Tina is the executive producer of a new Discovery+ documentary called Profiled: The Black Man. The four-part docu series premieres on 12 February and it aims to debunk common negative myths about Black men.

Valentine's Day is days away, but Jennifer Lopez received an early gift from beau Ben Affleck.The actor, 49, gifted his former fiancée, 52, a video montage with old footage of them backed by her single On My Way from the Marry Me soundtrack.Jennifer shared it with fans as part of the first memo for her new On the JLo newsletter. Early Valentine's Day present: Ben Affleck gifted Jennifer Lopez a video montage with old footage of them backed by her single On My Way from the Marry Me soundtrackAlong with three-minute and 44-second video, the newsletter had a short description.'Content is queen,' it began before continuing, 'In the spirit of that, I am going to share something very special and personal with you that normally that I would only share with my inner circle.

Robbie Savage believes despite Harry Maguire's lack of form, Manchester United are better with him in the team.

Their victims were vulnerable, often drunk and alone in the early hours of the morning.

Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently revealed half of women aged 30 were childless for the first time since records began 100 years ago.

Jennifer Aniston celebrates her 53rd birthday, many of her famous friends have taken to social media to mark the occasion. On Friday, the actor’s friend and Morning Show co-star, Reese Witherspoon, shared a tribute on Instagram to celebrate the birthday.

as she shares a fresh update with fans. The update from Rylan comes on social media a day after he was rushed to hospital.

newborn baby son – Wolf Webster. The reality TV star and singer welcomed their bundle of joy into the world earlier this week, with Jenner sharing a sweet photograph to Instagram of 4-year old daughter Stormi holding her new brother's tiny hand.

READ MORE: This Morning's Holly Willoughby looks effortlessly beautiful in frilled dress for behind-the-scenes shot In a later interview with Cosmopolitan, Scarlett, 31, revealed it can be "challenging" being in a relationship with another actor, and suggested the couple's work similarities could have been their downfall. The Captain America: Civil War star said: "The logistics of being with another actor are challenging. There has to be a real understanding of how you share your time, especially when two people's careers are going at the same rate.

THE A Word's Julie Hesmondhalgh has opened up about her struggles with 'imposter syndrome' on the set of the BBC drama. The actress, who played Corrie's Hayley Cropper for 16 years, admits that nerves cause her to doubt her abilities.

As we return to the Lake District for the third series of this hit drama, two years have passed, but Alison (Morven Christie) and Paul (Lee Ingleby) are still learning how to handle their son Joe’s autism.

Coronation Street's Julie Hesmondhalgh has said she would not take the part of Hayley Cropper today, and hopes she would not be offered it.

THE Trouble with Maggie Cole’s Dawn French and Julie Hesmondhalgh have revealed the real life gossip that inspired the ITV drama. The six-part ITV drama follows Dawn's character Maggie - a local gossip who goes on regional radio to talk about local life in the fictional coastal town of Thurlbury.