Monty Don inundated with messages after sharing adorable pic of new family arrival

“He had been ill for a while.Thanks to the brilliant teams who looked after him at @KettGeneral.“Funeral details to follow.“‘The Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended’.”The couple lived together with their dogs in their vicarage in Northamptonshire, where Richard recently retired as a vicar.In a 2021 interview, Richard looked back on the happy times he shared with David."David's death was actually full of comedy, which made me and him laugh when he was in a fit state to appreciate what was going on," he said."Medics, undertakers and clergy have a black sense of humour, but I’m not sure it’s something for public consumption!"Richard's full interview is available to read now in Radio Times.

A businessman has been jailed for eight years after murdering a Thai sex worker by stuffing her naked body in a suitcase and chucking it in a river. Shane Looker, 52, killed dancer Laxami Manochat in November, 2014 while on holiday.

The Manchester Mercure Hotel in Piccadilly Gardens will be turned into a ‘tiki heaven’ as part of this year’s Manchester Rum Festival, which returns next weekend. Featuring beach-style deck chairs and an Instagram backdrop photo wall, visitors will be transported to sunnier climes as they sample a variety of new and exciting rums.

Adam Thomas has been applauded as he showed off the results of his body transformation. The former Emmerdale star took to Instagram on Monday evening (June 6) to share a glimpse into his journey after admitting to hiding his body for years.

Charlie Puth appears to have accidentally revealed that he will soon be releasing a collaboration with BTS.On June 5, at the iHeart Radio Wango Tango concert, Puth appeared to have let the news slip after an interviewer shared that fans were looking forward to a collaboration between the stars. “I heard that too, and everybody in my camp doesn’t know the day it comes out,” answered the singer, seemingly suggesting that a collaboration is indeed in the works.“We legitimately have no idea of the day it comes out.

Harry Styles in his Elvis biopic.The director said in a new interview that the pop star “is a really talented actor” but wasn’t quite right for the role that eventually went to Austin Butler.“Harry is a really talented actor,” Luhrmann told Sydney’s Nova FM. “I would work on something with him… but the real issue with Harry is, he’s Harry Styles.

A Tory MP took aim at the BBC following the confidence vote in Boris Johnson last night accusing them of making the Prime Minister "look like Hannibal Lecter".

Good Morning Britain fans couldn't believe what they were seeing as host Richard Madeley produced a tiny water bottle to show a terrified family how much water their relative will get in an Iraqi prison.British geologist Jim Fitton, 66, has been arrested in Iraq for collecting 12 stones and bits of broken pottery on a recent geology and archaeology tour of the country - which he insists he was told he was allowed to take.Mr Fitton insisted he had no idea he was breaking the country's laws.And his devastated family, who are desperately appealing for his release, admitted on the programme that they'd learned the news just yesterday from a journalist and were still in shock as Richard began questioning them.But it was as he brought out a tiny water bottle to demonstrate how much water Mr Fitton will receive per day that viewers at home had to suspend their disbelief.With Jim's daughter and son-in-law chatting to the hosts via video link, Richard said: "I don't want to distress you any more, but we know the conditions in Iraqi prisons are awful, by and large."One of the statistics to come out is horrific! This is what the World Health Organisation says an average adult needs to drink in terms of water every day," he said, gesturing to a large bottle he had on the desk."Every 24 hours you need a minimum of two litres."Producing a tiny bottle of water beside it, Richard went on: "And this is routinely all that a prisoner gets in that 24 hour period. They give them 250 millilitre bottles, that's what they're given."He then asked: "Have you any more detailed knowledge of the kind of conditions he's been kept in?"Which is when Mr Fitton's family admitted: "We have no idea where he's even going to end up at the moment.

Martine McCutheon has revealed she and her husband will be renewing their wedding vows after their original big day took a terrifying turn. The Love Actually actress, 46, tied the knot with Jack McManus in Lake Como in 2012 but, the ceremony was ruined by uninvited guests as the mafia showed up and demanded money from the couple. Martine and Jack appeared on the Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show, discussing the "scary exchange" after the group made a series of financial demands for their big day to be able to go ahead.

Gogglebox star Izzi Warner has taken a much-needed break to 'Skeg Vegas' after finishing filming the latest series of the hit Channel 4 show. The reality tv star, 29, appears alongside her sister, Ellie, 31, on the show, but the pair were forced to step away after Ellie's boyfriend, Nat Eddleston, was involved in a life-threatening car crash earlier this year.

Love Island got off to a steamy start on Monday 6 June as Gemma Owen shared a kiss with the first bombshell of the series, Davide Saclimenti. But not everyone was amused by the display as many threatened to complain to Ofcom after realising their age difference.

Alison Hammond has admitted that her 17 year old son Aidan is “funnier” than her as she opened up about family life in a chat with OK! . The This Morning star, 47, who has confirmed she’s dating a “special someone”, is an interviewer extraordinaire. Whether she’s “marrying” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on live television, or making Harrison Ford laugh like we’ve never seen before, she always manages to make viewers laugh.

Gemma Owen was branded "rude" as she criticised her Love Island co-star Luca Bish's last name.The ITV2 dating show series kicked off with a bang on Monday evening, with Gemma having already raised eyebrows after revealing her actual age and being compared to US singer Madison Beer. And viewers were none too pleased with the reaction the daughter of footballing legend Michael Owen had when Luca revealed his full name.

Love Island 2021 star Abigail Rawlings has hit out at the ITV2 dating show's editing style as she threw her support between ex-Islander Faye Winter.Abi also had a stern warning for this season's stars as the 2022 contestants head into the villa - though she admitted she hasn't watched her own series back in full, as it's "boring".One star who definitely wasn't boring last series was Faye, whose explosive rows were the talk of the Internet after she exploded at her beau Teddy after Casa Amor.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, Abi explained that she was "sad" at how the editing portrayed Faye to be "more fiery" than she was in real life, but that she wasn't allowed to warn Faye of the media frenzy waiting outside the villa walls.She said: "When I was in holding with my chaperone, I watched the first month of her, and the way they portrayed Faye… I remember saying, 'I don’t think I’m going to like her, she intimidates me already, I think it’s gonna be a bit of an issue, I don’t think we’re going to get on.' Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE "Then as soon as I met her, we gelled instantly! We became pretty much best friends overnight, and I was like, 'Oh sh**, that’s crazy how much the Faye that I’m seeing right now is nothing like the Faye that I’ve been watching on the telly.'"I knew straight away without having to watch the rest of it that her best light wasn’t being shown, and it made me sad for her."Abi went on to warn future contestants that it's not simply something you can head into the villa and splurge."Obviously we can’t say anything to them.

Nazi war machine with revolutionary bouncing bombs. But now it’s been claimed the Dambuster bombers are still hanging around - as ghosts.

Coronation Street favourite Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) finds herself in the spotlight next week following the tragic death of her partner Imran Habeeb (Charlie De Melo).Imran’s funeral takes place in upcoming scenes and Toyah delivers a heartfelt eulogy saying how she wishes Imran had survived the car crash not her.

Coronation Street's Abi Webster, as she looks set to lose her baby son Alfie all over again.The youngster had been living with his biological dad Imran Habeeb and his wife Toyah after they won custody over him, with Imran lying about Abi buying drugs in court.With Imran dead, Abi and Kevin are determined to get Alfie back - but will they succeed?Corrie spoilers have revealed that Imran's funeral lands next week, with Toyah delivering a heartfelt eulogy as she tells mourners she wishes Imran had survived the car crash instead of her.Adam and Alya, however, are left looking sceptical. After the funeral, Peter informs his ex about Adam's allegation, telling her the police have questioned him over Susie and her desperation for a baby.Terrified, Toyah heads to the police station and tells DS Swain she needs to discuss some things.Leanne is worried about her sister and calls at the station determined to stand by her.

Chelsea might be monitoring proceedings over Paul Pogba this summer as he prepares to make a decision on his next club - though they will not be signing the Manchester United outgoer. The France international has joined the free market with his contract at Old Trafford expiring this summer and there are several teams in for him.

Emmerdale next week as Emmerdale spoilers lets loose on her painful encounter. To ensure the two warring sisters end their council rivalry, Laurel Thomas takes Bernice Blackstock and Nicola out to a bar, but Nicola decides to head off early.

Love island star Kaz Crossley has taken to social media to share some sizzling hot bikini snaps.The 27-year-old reality star showed off her figure in a green two-piece as she posed for photographs in the sea in Mexico.

Emmerdale's Faith Dingle finally tells son Cain Dingle about her cancer diagnosis next week.Moira Single (Natalie J Robb) fears ructions when Cain returns from Scotland unexpectedly and discovers Faith in his home.Faith remains dignified when Cain mistakes her chemotherapy side-effects for a severe hangover.Hiding her heartbreak, Faith leaves the room, followed by Moira.Moira apologises to Faith for Cain’s hurtful words.A shaky Faith gratefully accepts Wendy Posner’s (Susan Cookson) care but knows she can’t avoid the truth coming out much longer.Faith later asks Chas to make plans for her birthday, hopeful it might give her a chance to make her peace with Cain.Whilst Chas and Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) plan Faith’s party at the Woolie, Faith struggles with the idea of dropping her bombshell on her birthday but is encouraged when Moira suggests she has a plan to ensure Cain shows up.Apprehensive Faith worries how Cain will react to being tricked into attending her birthday party.Upon arriving, Cain is too angry to even speak and scolds the others for tricking him into attending as Moira bites her tongue on the real reason he’s there.Bitter Cain can’t get past his past grievances with Faith as the rest of her family support her.When Cain’s wish for Faith’s birthday is that she’ll drop dead, she reveals that her cancer is back and it's incurable.The fallout from Faith’s bombshell begins.