Matt James proves he and Rachel Kirkconnell are going strong as he holds her close during beach day

Freelance Whales, has died at the age of 36.His brother, Glee actor Darren Criss, yesterday (March 2) shared news of his passing, revealing that Chuck had taken his own life after years of “severe depression”.“I loved my brother so much. And I know he loved me.

House-proud Brits spend the equivalent of 10 whole days a year - or 237 hours - cleaning their homes.Inspired by the rise in popularity of cleaning influencers, a study of 2,000 adults found those who clean spend just over four hours a week vacuuming, polishing, and wiping down surfaces around the house.A further hour and 42 minutes a month is taken up with changing bed sheets, cleaning the carpets, and scouring the oven.Almost a third enjoy cleaning because it makes them feel less stressed, and 41% say it helps them take their mind off other things.More than half even admitted to cleaning things which don’t need sprucing up, just to alleviate stress or anxiety.Vacuuming emerged as the most relaxing cleaning task, followed by wiping down kitchen surfaces, and doing the laundry.A spokesman for floorcare experts Vax, which commissioned the survey, said: “It may seem like it’s only a few minutes here and there, but we really do spend a large amount of time cleaning.“That’s why we spend hours testing our products and continuously developing them, so when the time comes for you to turn to vacuuming or cleaning your carpets, we’ve got you covered.“The findings from our survey highlight just how many adults enjoy cleaning, seeing it as a great way to relax and destress.“We’re firm believers in a cleaner home contributing to a clearer mind, and are working with experts to demonstrate the benefits a cleaning routine and tidy home have on your mental health.”Those polled were found to be so house proud they’ve gone to “significant” lengths to hide imperfections in their homes, with a third admitting to covering carpet stains with furniture.But 90% clean spillages and unsightly marks as soon as they happen.More than half of adults

ITV's No Return has gathered a lot of attention after the four-part series aired - but many fans have been left torn.The storyline focuses on a family who have spent time together at an all-inclusive holiday in Turkey, but Kathy (Sheridan Smith) and Martin (Michael Jibson) see their son Noah (Louis George Serkis) taken away in handcuffs.The teen was accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy and, by the end of the series, the judge stated that Noah had "taken his desires too far" but the exchange was "almost certainly consensual". Noah was ultimately hit with a three-year suspended sentence due to the boy's age and he was allowed to fly home - but fans were unimpressed. Although Noah being able to return home should have been a happy experience, fans were left fuming and spotted multiple issues.

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty has infuriated fans after asking "stupid" questions to Sergiy Stakhovsky, a man who decided to go back to Kyiv to fight. Sergiy, who lives in Hungary with his family, made the decision to go back to Ukraine to fight after Russia invaded the country.

Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympics in Beijing in a stunning u-turn taken 24 hours after they were given the greenlight to compete, as the invasion of Ukraine enters its second week.

Ukraine to support her mother and grandmother in the fight against invading Russian forces. Sabina Jenkins has fashioned out her "granny's basement" into "a shelter" and is now making petrol bombs with her mother Oksana and her grandmother Larysa.Jenkins has said she is terrified they will be next but insists she is not leaving her homeland. Sabina lives with her husband Michael Jenkins in Llanelli and the two had received an offer to live in the US, so the Ukrainian national returned to her homeland just as Russia decided to invade.

Britney Spears took a savage swipe at her parents by sharing a haunting note taken from her childhood school book.The pop sensation, 40, discovered her old school textbook on Wednesday (March 3) afternoon where she found a questionnaire she had completed as a youngster.In the family section of the quiz, one question asked: “Who is your hero?” which Britney answered in response: “Dad.”The second question enquired: “Why do you consider this person to be you’re her?” which she answered: “He is brave.”But it was the final question that left her loyal legion of fans heartbroken, as the quiz asked: “Is there anything your hero is frightened of?” which the songstress simply wrote: “Mom.”The blonde bombshell captioned the emotional post with a lengthy post which as she gave her 39.6million followers an insight into her life growing up online.She wrote: “This is the day I realised my mom should have scared [screaming emoji] my dad in life!“Or possibly just attempted to care !!! Ps I’ve learned to be like her … I DON’T KNOW [shrugging emojis] that way YOUR SWEET … DADDY’S NEVER SCARED, RIGHT MA ????“Pss when moms play their daughter lol [rose emoji] … Geez my whole life … if you look up you can see a CHILD WROTE THIS … ONLY THE CHILD KNOWS !!!! Psss and what the child said is the way it should be!!”It comes after Britney’s conservatorship – which appointed her father to control all her finances and career – officially ended last year.For almost 14 years, the starlet had the rights to make basic decisions about her life and her health stripped from her and placed into Jamie’s hands.Now, the Baby One More Time singer is preparing to reveal some of her family’s darkest secrets in a $15million (£11.2m) tell-all book deal, according to

Prince George will one day sit on the throne as King of England — but for now he's busy with some far grubbier part-time jobs.The youngster has been put to work "moving feed" on the Queen's Sandringham estate during his half-term break from school, alongside his younger siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Mum Kate Middleton revealed George's foray into farm work while visiting a goat farm with Prince William in Llanvetherine, near Abergavenny in Wales to mark St David's Day.During a day spent in the Welsh valleys, the couple tried making traditional Welsh cakes at a community centre but the future king told the young people watching: “Do not judge my cooking…”As they toured Pant Farm, where Gary and Jess Yeomans, both 50, produce goats’ milk that has supplied a local cheesemaker for the past two decades, William spotted a robot silage sweeper in one of the barns.Gary explained it could also be used to move feed, and Kate replied: “That was George’s job at half term – moving feed.”William told his hosts the children had been getting involved on the farm at Sandringham, where his own dad Charles has been working to turn the estate into a fully organic operation, and added: “We are trying some Agroforestry as well.”The method involves planting crops in between rows of trees to provide healthier soil, higher yields and vital homes for wildlife.The duke studied agricultural management at Cambridge University in 2014, but it seems the duchess also has farming running in her veins.Kate, who wore a red scarf, daffodil and gold hoop earrings by Welsh brand Spells of Love, told her hosts: “I was looking into my ancestry and there was someone who was a rare breed goat farmer.

body modification obsessive - spending £34,000 on her many tattoos, jet-black eye ink and fangs.And although she has been trolled and branded a 'demon' and 'evil', she's getting the last laugh by raking in the cash from her look. The 22-year-old, from Houston, Texas, says she's making $10-15,000 (£7,500-£11,000) per month on OnlyFans.

tribute.Alongside a photo of a young Joey and his mum laying on bed, he wrote: "It don’t get easier, but I do this all for you. I got nothing to prove to anyone but you mum.

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Pure bliss! Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are taking it slow the second time around — but they’re also enjoying every minute of their time together.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell‘s relationship has been filled with ups and downs, but they’re giving their love another chance. During the latest episode of the “Pomp” podcast, the former “Bachelor” star got candid about what pushed him and Kirkconnell to rekindle their romance, and why she gave him an “ultimatum.”

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell have gone through a lot of ups and downs since meeting on The Bachelor in the fall of 2020. However, six months and two breakups later, they’re officially back together. He confirmed the relationship status during an interview on The Pomp Podcast, where he explained that it took Rachael giving him an “ultimatum” for him to realize that he wanted to fully commit to being with her.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell's relationship has been filled with ups and downs, but they're giving their love another chance. During the latest episode of the  podcast, the former star got candid about what pushed him and Kirkconnell to rekindle their romance, and why she gave him an «ultimatum.»«She was like, 'If you're going to make this work, let's do it.

The reality of romance. Matt James opened up about what pushed him to take his relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell more seriously ahead of the pair’s reconciliation last month.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are about to take a huge step in their relationship, according to an inside source.

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Going strong! Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell packed on the PDA while spending time together in Miami on Monday, May 17, amid their recent reconciliation.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are going strong! The Bachelor couple, who confirmed that they had rekindled their romance in April, were spotted enjoying a day together at the beach in Miami. Matt and Rachael both looked amazing in their swimsuits during their May 17 jaunt to the shore. See the pics of their vacation HERE!

Going strong! Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell packed on the PDA while spending time together in Miami on Monday, May 17, amid their recent reconciliation.