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When Kayley Stead’s fiancé vanished hours before her nuptials she was devastated – but she bravely went ahead with the reception and now says it was a lucky escape, which led her to the love of her life. Here she tells OK! her story... "If someone had told me on 16 September 2022 that I’d one day be happier than ever, I’m not sure I would have believed them.That day should have been my wedding day.The day before, I’d kissed my fiancé goodbye and the last thing he said was,“I can’t wait to see you tomorrow” and I’d joked back, “I’ll be the one wearing white.” But that morning, at 7.30am, as I was getting my make-up done, one of the grooms men called and told me Kallum had disappeared and they had no clue where he’d gone.

Bargain Hunt star, John Cameron, has provided fans with a reassuring update following his recent heart attack scare, which struck him down just minutes before he was due to begin filming for the beloved BBC daytime programme.

EastEnders' brand new £87million set has been hit by a rather unexpected drama a rat invasion.The BBC had to dial up pest control pronto when the pesky rodents were seen scurrying around the soap's prop store, nibbling on props and setting up camp in Albert Square. The Sun got the scoop with a report claiming: "Attended site for call-out due to reported rat activity in the EastEnders prop store mezzanine floor." It went on to detail: "A thorough visual inspection was carried out showing chewed products/ nesting material." An insider spilled the beans to the tabloid, saying: "'EastEnders' has always tried to represent London and that's become a little too true with an outbreak of rats." They dished out more dirt: "No one wants to see rodents at work and they have been causing a headache by chewing props and leaving droppings everywhere." But fear not, fans of Walford's favourite pub the Queen Vic remains untouched by the rodent ruckus.The source quipped: "Thankfully none have made it into the Queen Vic - yet." Despite the furry fiasco, the BBC soap has downplayed the situation, denying any major "infestation" but confirming that "specialists" have occasionally been summoned to tackle these uninvited guests.

The King is "doing fine" but "won't slow down and won't do what he's told", the Queen has told a prominent author.

Rishi Sunak has issued a grovelling apology after skipping a major D-Day ceremony to carry out a general election TV interview.

King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William were all present this week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Yet when asked by a young fan about Princess Charlotte's absence, the future king shared a surprising piece of information regarding his little one's education.The sweet exchange occurred during the memorial event in Portsmouth on Wednesday, when William crossed paths with the great-granddaughter of Captain Alastair Bannerman, a soldier involved in the D-Day Landings, after recounting an excerpt from his diary.

Prince William 'stepped up' for King Charles at a poignant D-Day event on Thursday, after it was deemed "a step too far" for the King to attend amid his ongoing cancer treatment.

The BBC has offered an apology for an "inappropriate comment" heard during a D-Day commemoration programme.

Prince William is set to step in for King Charles at a poignant D-Day event later today, after it was deemed "a step too far" for the monarch to attend amidst his ongoing cancer treatment.

could not join and to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day at yesterday’s Portsmouth ceremony, but that didn’t stop veterans asking after the Princess of Wales’s wellbeing.Geoffrey Weaving, 100, who took part in history’s largest seaborne invasion on this day in 1944, spoke to Prince William after Wednesday’s moving tribute. As the knelt down to chat with the veteran, he gave an into the Kates Middleton’s health as she continues her cancer treatment.“She is getting better, yes,” said the Prince.

the historic D-Day Landings.The Prince of Wales, 41, stepped out with his father, 75, and stepmother, 76, in Portsmouth, south of England, on Wednesday to mark the poignant occasion.However, one beloved royal was notably out of action — Kate Middleton.The Princess of Wales, 42, is still continuing her cancer treatment behind closed doors — and is not expected to return to royal duties anytime soon.Instead, William — the heir to the throne — represented the both of them at the ceremony, at which he wore a total of five medals, including the Great Master of The Most Honorable Order of the Bath, which marked the first time he has worn it.His other medals included the Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal and the Coronation medal.William gave a poignant speech at the ceremony, sharing that he was “deeply honored” to join veterans from the Normandy landing.“We will always remember those who served and those who waved them off,” he said. “The mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters who watched their loved ones go into battle, unsure if they would ever return.”“Today we remember the bravery of those who crossed this sea to liberate Europe.

Love Island viewers were left stunned by Joey Essex for the same reason - and not just for his entrance into the villa. The former The Only Way is Essex star was part of a surprise twist during the ITV dating show's 2024 series opener on Monday night (June 3).

Love Island fans were quickly left with a complaint as the new series began while the big opener left them asking 'how' and why'. The 2024 run of the hit ITV dating show kicked off on Monday night (June 3) with a bunch of new singletons looking for love.

Princess Anne looked almost unrecognisable during a royal engagement in Portsmouth as she visited the HMS Victory Conservation Project at HM Naval Base with her husband Sir Timothy Laurence.The Princess Royal, 73, who recently visited Norway on a royal visit, looked stylish as she swapped her skirt suits and dresses for a pair of flared trousers which she paired with a fitted suit jacket and statement patterned blouse.To finish off the look, Princess Anne opted for all-black accessories in keeping with the monochromatic look as she carried a chic black shoulder bag and wore some patent loafers as well as a white hard hat. As part of the visit, which took place on Thursday, 9 May, the royal also wore a brooch in the shape of a crown - a similar design to the Royal Navy and Merchant Services Gold and Pearl Nautical Crown Sweetheart brooch.

The first episode of Love Island is just a matter of days away with the Mallorcan villa opening its doors to the first 12 contestants who are all hoping to find love. With the young hopefuls having been announced, one woman who has found herself at the centre of a lot of rumours already is 24-year-old Harriet Blackmore - who allegedly has a boyfriend on the outside. But just before she enters the villa, Harriet has firmly put those rumours to bed.

The Royal Family have cancelled a string of upcoming engagements, following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's call for an early UK general election this July. Although the King and Queen's D-Day 80th anniversary appearances in Portsmouth and Normandy in June are expected to go ahead as scheduled, there is now major disruption with other events in the forthcoming royal diaries.

EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley looked sensational as she showed off the results of her hard work and dedication after shedding five stone over one year. Lorraine, 47, who was known for playing Karen Taylor on the popular BBC soap until announcing her departure last year, dazzled in a chic black sundress as she celebrated the 50th birthday of one of her pals. In the snap, the soap star put on a glam display as she sported the stylish minidress which she paired with some red strappy heels for an added pop of colour.To finish off the look Lorraine wore her hair in loose blow dry curls.

King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William will attend ceremonies in France to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. They will honour the brave soldiers who put their lives on the front line.

EastEnders' star Lorraine Stanley has proudly flaunted her impressive five stone weight loss, looking fabulous in a pair of denim shorts.This comes after the actress confirmed in an emotional statement in August that her character, Karen Taylor, would be leaving the BBC soap for good.The 47 year old actress was all smiles as she posed in her garden wearing a £2 Zara T-shirt she picked up from online marketplace, Vinted. With a barbecue set up in the background, Lorraine seemed to be making the most of the beautiful weather. Lorraine has documented her weight loss in the past year by sharing a before and after photo taken 12 months apart, attributing her new look to healthy living.

EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley has officially unveiled her latest career plans after leaving the BBC soap earlier this year. As regular viewers will know, Lorraine announced her character Karen Taylor’s departure last August, with the character last seen on screen in February 2024.

The Cult have announced details of a UK tour, which will celebrate their 40th year as a band. Find upcoming dates and ticket details below.Announced today (April 16), the shows are set for later this year and will see the iconic ‘80s rock group perform in 10 cities across the country.