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EastEnders star Ricky Champ's pregnant wife Sammy Gilbert was taken to hospital yesterday after she reported feeling really unwell.The mum-of-one, who is expecting her second child in July, posted a snap from her hospital bed as she was recuperating from an unexplained illness. "Not where I planned spending today! Everything's ok with bub, just high blood pressure for me," the star's partner explained in an Instagram story. Going on to praise the medical professionals and pregnancy team, Sammy said: "Southend hospital midwives are amazing.

Katie Price and her fiancé Carl Woods have arrived at court today, Wednesday 23 March, after he was charged under section 4 of the Public Order Act following an alleged incident that occurred in August 2021.The couple were seen walking hand-in-hand as they made their way to Colchester Magistrates' Court in Essex. Carl, 33, and Katie, 43, both shielded their eyes with sunglasses and put on a casual display as the former Love Islander donned a black ensemble while Katie wore sage green trousers with a black top. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Denise Van Outen enjoyed a luxurious dinner party with her friends and even enlisted the help of a celebrity favourite private chef. The 47 year old, whose ex Eddie Boxshall has vowed to move on in an expletive-laden post, enjoyed an 'intimate bespoke meal' with friends at her home in Essex with her nearest and dearest.

Denise Van Outen has been on the promotional tour with her brand new autobiography, A Bit Of Me: From Basildon To Broadway And Back.But her ex-boyfriend Eddie Boxshall has seemingly taken issue with her account of their relationship, appearing to take aim at the TV star in his latest Instagram post.WATCH: Denise van Outen's ex Eddie Boxshall shares tearful videoOn Sunday, Eddie shared black and white photo of Inspector Clouseau – a famously inept and incompetent fictional police detective – along with a cryptic caption."Inspector Clouseau………. The 2nd worst detective in the world !!!" he wrote alongside a rolling eyes emoji.

Last month Chloe Madeley revealed she was pregnant with her first child, a baby girl, with husband James Haskell. And the personal trainer couldn't be more excited to sit down with OK! for a chat about all things babies, births and biological clocks.

Chloe Sims is a reality TV veteran, having been a fixture on TOWIE for more than a decade. But it’s clear the most important role in her life is being mum to her 16 year old daughter Mady. And to celebrate Mother’s Day, we join the duo for their first shoot together at their Essex home.Their mother-daughter bond is immediately obvious as newly qualified make-up artist Mady helps her glam 40-year-old mum paint her face, and banters with her over her choice of outfits.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Sam Faiers has given fans a glimpse of her new “dream” home. The 31 year old reality TV personality, who is pregnant with her third child, appears to have picked up the keys to a new home for her and her family. Sam and beau Paul Knightley have previously spent their time renting a £2.25million property in Essex, which allegedly cost a whopping £7,000 a month to live in.

Danniella Westbrook's 20 year old daughter Jodie Jenkins says she's "in support" of her mum's latest surgery, but reveals she wouldn't go under the knife herself. EastEnders star Danniella has been in the hospital a number of times over the last year as she continues to rebuild her face after the bones at the front of her skull gradually started to crumble in the last decades. Jodie, who recently signed up to influencer agency Social Inspire Group, spoke to OK! about her mum's procedures, and said she knows it "makes her mum happy".

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner “burst into tears” and was left “scared out of her wits” after being blamed over the alleged murder of Sir David Amess, a court heard.

Gemma Collins has said that she dances around her garden naked every morning as part of her daily routine. Gemma, 41, has a £1.3 million property in Essex, and apparently makes the most of the vast garden space by dancing around in the nude. Addressing how she keeps out any peeping Toms that might be around, Gemma said she’s planted 100 trees around her garden so she can perform her morning routine in peace.

Lauren Goodger's ex-boyfriend Charles Drury has been staying at her house despite her vowing to not get back with him, a source has said.The 35 year old is currently pregnant with the former couple's second child although she is no longer being in a relationship with her 24 year old ex. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren and builder Charles were seen together with their daughter Larose, seven months, at The Baby Show earlier this month, but a source insists they are simply co-parenting and not back together.The source says: "Lauren and Charles are continuing to co-parent their daughter. Charlie is there at the weekends and occasionally a night during the week to support Lauren and see Larose.

Jodie Marsh rose to fame in the noughties when she became known as a glamour model, reality star but also for her famous feud with Katie Price. Since then, life hasn't slowed down for the fast-paced star who once selected a husband to marry from a reality TV lineup. Nowadays, the 43-year-old can be found living with her toyboy partner in their huge home complete with a swimming pool and private gym.

Rock sensation Sir Rod Stewart clearly had enough of the potholes near his Essex home, as he decided to fill them in himself over the weekend.

Denise Van Outen has touched upon her recent split from Eddie Boxshall, confessing she ended things to protect her "self-worth and self-respect".READ: Denise Van Outen's ex Eddie Boxshall facing new setback following shock splitSpeaking BBC Radio 2 on Tuesday, the 47-year-old explained: "The one thing I'm really proud of myself for is I do know when to walk away and I don't like to be taken advantage of.WATCH: Denise van Outen's ex Eddie Boxshall shares tearful video"Sometimes it's been to the detriment of my own career or in my own relationships, but I just feel like it's really important as a woman to have self-worth and self-respect."READ: Denise Van Outen breaks silence following shock split from Eddie BoxshallMORE: Denise van Outen's ex Eddie Boxshall shares tearful video - 'I've had a really bad time'There's no denying the TV star has had a tough few months following her split from her ex-fiancé Eddie in January. She added: "I've always tried to maintain that in anything that I do in life, generally.

Essex County Council is 'discouraging' anybody thinking of conducting DIY roadworks after a video of Sir Rod Stewart fixing potholes near to his home went viral.

Rod Stewart is hitting the road — not to go on tour, but to fill in some nasty potholes on the road leading to his estate in Essex, just outside London.

Rod Stewart has taken matters into his own hands and repaired the potholes on a road near his house after he had trouble driving his Ferrari down the street. Sir Rod, 77, posted a video of the moment to Instagram, where he can be seen wearing a hi-vis vest and tracksuit bottoms as he works as part of a team shovelling gravel into the road.

A Place In The Sun presenter Craig Rowe says filming thrown into chaos[LATEST]Demi Rose flashes derriere in tiny thong as model strips off[PICTURES]Tom Parker seen in a wheelchair amid battle with brain tumour[UPDATE]Sir Rod captioned the post: "Working for a living, filling holes is good for the soul!"He was swiftly inundated with messages, as social media users flocked to the comment section.The singer's daughter Kimberly Stewart added a heart emoji, while his daughter Ruby Stewart added clapping hand emojis.Instagram user, Gin and Slim wrote: "Well done! We live down the road from you and are so glad that finally something has been done about it."Chris Miller commented: "Legend Rod! That road is a nightmare!!! Appreciate it."Andrea Fabri remarked: "This guy is amazing."Ronan added: "Community service? Love it. Brilliant!"The road, which comes under the jurisdiction of Essex County Council's highways department, had never been in such a poor condition, according to locals.Christine Adams said: "Well done, Sir Rod, have lived on this road for 32 years and never seen it this bad and so dangerous.Thank you."Phil Stevens added: "Well done Rod.

BBC QI star Alan Davies has gloated about pouring his urine through Conservative Party headquarters’ letterbox. The BBC Jonathan Creek star made the claim on Dave's Unforgivable. Alan said: "I once wilfully and deliberately vandalised the Conservative party headquarters.

Lauren Goodger has been spotted with her baby bump on show for the first time since she announced she was expecting her second child.  The former Towie star, 35, is currently pregnant with a second daughter with ex-boyfriend Charles Drury, 24, falling pregnant just eight weeks after giving birth to their first child, daughter Larose, in July last year.  Lauren was spotted leaving her home in Essex on Wednesday, dressed in all black as she headed to her car with some of Larose’s toys in the shape of a watermelon and mermaid.

Lauren Goodger has been spotted with her baby bump on show for the first time since she announced she was expecting her second child. The former Towie star, 35, is currently pregnant with a second daughter with ex-boyfriend Charles Drury, 24, falling pregnant just eight weeks after giving birth to their first child, daughter Larose, in July last year. Lauren was spotted leaving her home in Essex on Wednesday, dressed in all black as she headed to her car with some of Larose’s toys in the shape of a watermelon and mermaid. She showcased her growing bump in a tight-fitting black top, paired with black leggings and a leather jacket and trainers as she smiled for photographers next to a black Range Rover. Lauren had revealed she and Charles had fallen pregnant just eight weeks after she gave birth to their first child, and while they are no longer in a romantic relationship, both of them wanted to go through with the pregnancy. The reality star had previously admitted she was ‘scared’ about having a second child so close to her first but is loving being a ‘hands-on mum’. She revealed that she had suspected she might be pregnant after not having a period for a few weeks and finding her nipples were in ‘unbearable’ pain while breastfeeding Larose, which led to her taking a test. Lauren told OK! magazine: ‘We weren’t very careful and Charlie was really pleased, but being honest I was really in two minds about it.James Argent gets stuck in retrieving his fence panels from the street after Storm EuniceTowie stars Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallet engagedJames Argent 'nearly back to his best' following paramedic visit after 'very bad relapse'Kirk Norcross recalls heartbreaking moment he lay next to his father's dead body‘I was