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Sue Barker had a brief romance with chart topping singer Sir Cliff Richard back in 1981.Causing a media frenzy, the pair quickly became the talk of the town as the relationship appeared to blossom in front the cameras.However, although the pair remained friends for many years to come, Sue later confessed that their break up caused concerns.READ MORE: Cliff Richard refuses to eat before performances as he fears awkward 'wind' on stageThe Congratulations singer also received heat from Sue years later, who claimed Sir Cliff's constant discussion of their previous fling was inconsiderate and could have caused issues in her marriage to Lance Tankard.So as Sir Cliff turns 82 today, Daily Star has taken a look inside his relationship with tennis star SueSinger Sir Cliff first met Sue when he spotted her celebrating a tennis tournament in Brighton while he was with his Shadows bandmates in 1981.After catching her eye, Cliff later asked Sue on a date.Although at the time tennis player Sue was only 25 while Sir Cliff was 41, they enjoyed a brief relationship of less than a year with Sue insisting that they "hadn't taken it far". In her book Calling The Shots: My Autobiography, Sue wrote: "When we arrived at the hotel in Tokyo, there was a telegram from Cliff, wishing me all the best in my matches and hoping to see me again.

Putin has ordered terrifying raids from conscript-catchers who pillage Moscow and St Petersburg in search of soldiers to send to Ukraine.Cops and enlistment officers are waiting on street corners and lurk next to blocks of flats to find fresh troops to order to fight on the frontline.The situation is reportedly so dire that officials have even raided offices looking for men they can mobilise.READ MORE: Ukraine's bees 'fighting against Putin' by diffusing grenades left by Russian invadersFacial recognition software has been used to ensure anyone dodging the draft is called up to battle.One person fumed: “They are acting like dog catchers. It’s sickening how they are dragging men away as cannon fodder.”In Polyustrovo Park residential complex, St Petersburg men of the mobilisation age were trapped near the entrance for summonses to be served.In Moscow, there was a mass delivery of summonses at underground stations, reported Ostorozhno News.Eyewitnesses said police officers interview men, take their personal details, then serve some of them with summonses with others snatched in police cars.Pavel Chikov, prominent lawyer and human rights activist, warned of “increasing reports of raids”.“There are cases of summonses being served on the street, citizens being detained by the police in the subway and hotels, and their forced delivery to military enlistment offices or mobilisation points,” he said.“This practice is illegal.”It comes despite a promise that just 1% of the male population would be sent to Putin’s war.“Police officers walk around the floors and take men of military age,” reported a source of The Village online media.“In the morning there was one paddy wagon, it was filled.

Dwayne Johnson got the Toronto Maple Leafs chant wrong on Thursday night, but fans didn’t mind in the slightest.

Loose Women didn't win an award at the NTA's. Loose Women were nominated for the Best Daytime show but were beaten by This Morning as they swooped up the gong at the ceremony for the fifth year.The Loose Women kicked off Friday's show by talking about the NTA's and Kaye Adams said: "I tell you what Kelly I was watching your face as a born winner and then we didn't win because I thought what is Dame Kelly Holmes going to do when we loose?"READ MORE: Linda Robson makes surprising nude confession on Loose WomenKelly said: "I'm not very good at hiding when I am disappointed, I was like.." Then she gasped and hid her face on the table."I was having to go like this and swear a little bit them come back up and then do the whole.." Then she started clapping.

Everyone’s favourite pop-punk superstars are back from the dead.

TikTok to hysterically laugh at the much loved meal.READ MORE: Brits baffled as American tourist visits UK and falls in love with Boots storesWhat is that supposedly funny dish, you ask? Beans on toast.The American took to TikTok where her 'culturally offensive' views went viral. "Bro, British people are putting beans on toast", she let out a roar of laughter.As she struggled to contain her cackling, the American mimicked a cockney British accent.

Phillip Schofield, 60, and his co-star Holly Willoughby, 41, were booed as they collected their Best Daytime show gong at the NTAs last night. It was reported that shortly after, Holly "sneaked" out the building, leaving Phillip to declare his love for the presenter via social media in the early hours of this morning.Phillip took to Instagram in the early hours this morning to share a heartfelt message dedicated to Holly and the This Morning team.He used a picture of Holly and himself when they took to the stage last night to accept their award, which has sparked backlash this year.Phillip said in view of his three million Instagram followers: "I love you @hollywilloughby and our entire @thismorning family."Thank YOU for every single vote 'cos we love you the most."This comes as Holly reportedly departed the awards show, held at London's Ovo Arena, in Wembley, just half an hour after accepting the gong.A source told The Sun said: "Holly picked up her award for Best Daytime and then left 30 minutes after."Normally she stays around for a drink with Phil and the team but she did an Irish exit."She was seen leaving the ceremony and getting into a car outside just after 10pm."The insider added that it was "very awkward" for Holly and Phillip when they accepted their award and were met with boos.Express.co.uk have previously contacted Holly Willoughby's representatives for comment.When accepting the award, Phillip said: "Please don't think we ever get complacent and please don't think we ever take it for granted."This means so much to us every year, especially this year.

Ginuwine was almost killed by magician Criss Angel while partaking in a stunt for an upcoming TV show.For a segment on Magic With The Stars, Ginuwine was asked to hold his breath underwater while submerged in a glass cube.A video obtained by the Daily Mail sees the singer hitting the side of the cube with his hand to attract the attention of staff on the show, who eventually brought him out of the cube and laid him on the ground after Ginuwine passed out.According to the report, the singer was taken away from the studio unconscious but made a full recovery.An anonymous source told the Daily Mail: “It all happened so fast, it was like he got tapped out in a fight. In the show he was trying to overcome his fear of being under water as he couldn’t hold his breath for longer than 15 seconds before trying the stunt out.“Although he failed in rehearsals, he still went ahead with the stunt on the show and everyone was in tears.”In a video posted to social media, Ginuwine told fans that the incident took place a month ago, and that he has made a full recovery.

Bill Murray “hated” various cast members on Saturday Night Live, specifically Chris Farley and Adam Sandler.Following allegations made by Geena Davis regarding a “bad” experience with Murray while filming 1990’s Quick Change, Schneider discussed his experience with the actor in an interview with SiriusXM’s Jim Norton & Sam Roberts.When one of the hosts mentioned Jaws actor Robert Shaw, who was rumoured to have been difficult on set, Schneider brought up Murray.“That’s the same thing with Bill Murray,” Schneider said. “I won’t say who the filmmaker was, but like Bill Murray, it’s like, ‘He’s gonna come, he’s gonna change the dialogue. He’s gonna change things, and it’s gonna be great, but you don’t know who you’re gonna get, which Bill Murray you’re gonna get.

Will Mellor has been a hit with viewers and the judges but his upcoming Strictly Come Dancing performance is hanging in the balance. The actor sparked concern on Thursday when he appeared on the show's BBC Two spin-off, It Takes Two.

Kwasi Kwarteng has paid the price for the chaos unleashed by his mini-budget as he was reportedly sacked by Liz Truss.

Music fans are in with a chance to attend a star-studded premiere of the major new BBC documentary exploring the history of Manchester superclub the Hacienda. The new film, titled The Hacienda: The Club That Shook Britain, will have an exclusive screening in Manchester ahead of its airing on BBC Two in November.

Concern has been sparked for Shaughna Phillips after the former Love Island star was rushed out of the National Television Awards when she "almost collapsed." The reality TV star, 28, was helped out of Wembley's OVO Arena by her manager after suddenly falling ill part way through the star-studded ceremony. After returning home, Shaughna took to her Instagram Story to explain to fans what happened, adding that she wasn't escorted out due to drunkenness. The star said: "So if anyone saw my exit from the NTAs, I just want to put it out there I wasn't drunk.

Chris Cadden has called for bravery at Celtic Park as the Hibs star looks to cement their spot in third in the Scottish Premiership.

Ofgem is set to launch a new campaign to help people understand how they can reduce their energy use and bring bills down this winter, the regulator's boss has revealed. Jonathan Brearley said his organisation was working with energy companies to help them assist customers through what will prove to be a tough winter.

NTAs viewers were convinced that Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were booed by the crowd as they went on stage to collect their award.

With Autumn well underway and the colder weather beginning to make its appearance, many of us will be looking to whip up some hearty meals and warming dinners in the kitchen to keep ourselves warm.

A Lanarkshire police office has been forced to close to the public as a result of a huge fire in the area.

Atlanta police charged Zulu with murder, aggravated Assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and simple battery on Tuesday.Zulu turned himself into authorities on Tuesday and was able to post a $200,000 bond that same day. It is unclear when Zulu will appear in court.Zulu’s lawyer, Gabe Banks, said in a statement that Zulu was jumped by four individuals and was protecting himself after the suspects repeatedly attacked him while in a “defenseless posture.”The family of Artez Benton wants answers for the death of the 23-year-old.“We just want justice for Artez,” Arteria Benton, older sister of Artez, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Zulu is known throughout Atlanta for his involvement in the community.