Salford dad who rushed to Ukraine border to help those fleeing for their lives opens up on the heartbreaking reality inside refugee centres

Jeremy Clarkson, 61, has jumped to Prince William’s defence as he and Kate Middleton embarked on a Caribbean tour around the Commonwealth nations.The couple have visited the Bahamas, Jamaica and Belize in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.Although the couple did receive a warm welcome from many, the trip has been marred by criticism surrounding Britain’s role in the slave trade and protests for the countries to remove the Queen as their head of state.Responding to critics, Jeremy said he greatly “admires” the Duke for “sticking with” with his duties.He also took the opportunity to swipe at Prince Harry who he says “learned to fly the exotic Apache gunship” and then “b***ered off to California”.The Grand Tour star said: “As Prince William heads home from his trip to various sun-kissed and idyllic Caribbean islands, I’m left open-mouthed with admiration for the man.”He imagined a scenario where William would have been sat down as a child and told “he was going to spend his entire life opening disabled lavatories in civic centres” with “no private life” nor a “proper holiday”.The novice farmer then jibed at Prince Harry, saying: “If I’d been in [William’s] shoes, I’d have hitched myself to an American hotty, taken up weed and buggered off to live in California.“He didn’t, though.

Cat is married to comedian Patrick Kielty, and they also have two sons - Milo, six, and James, three.Edith speaks highly of her pal Cat, telling HELLO! last year: “What to say about Cat Deeley.“Well if she was going to be a Mr Men/Little Miss character she'd be Little Miss Bubbles, for various reasons; she loves a glass of bubbly but more importantly because of the vibrancy and joy she spreads to anyone within a mile radius of her."She added: "[She has] an infectious personality who is one of my best mates. Also, she is the most amazing mother to Mylo and James."More recently, the duo host a BBC podcast called Friends Will be Friends.In a statement, the pair said: "We are so excited about our new project, Friends Will Be Friends.“It's something we came up with that allows us to celebrate our own friendship while exploring the beautiful and unique relationships a friendship can be to us all.“Ours has survived time, distance and working together for 20 years.

Ruth Langsford has admitted her stepson once bought her a mug which read “Big b***h” as a gift.The Loose Women presenter quipped she didn’t know “what he's talking about” in a new video about the present.Ruth was speaking about a new competition she’s involved with for Mother’s Day.She said: “They’re asking you to say why your mum is a hun and I’m absolutely loving these comments.“They’re so lovely and funny!”Ruth went on to read out one fan’s entry who said their mum attached portable fans to the treadmill when they’re walking.The presenter admitted there’s “nothing wrong” with this as she wondered what her family might say.She continued: “It does make me think what would my family say about me if asked?“All I can say is that my stepson bought me this mug and it says, ‘big b***h’.“I don’t know what he’s talking about,” she added in the video for Hunsnet.Ruth was speaking as part of the promotion with her event Feeling Fabulous With Ruth.As a result, she is working with the brand to give away tickets for the show.Ruth is step-mum to Eamonn Holmes’ three children.He shares Declan, Rebecca and Niall with his first wife Gabrielle Holmes.They began dating back in 1996 but kept their relationship secret for a time.This is because he was separated from Gabrielle before their divorce in 2005.They have one son together, Jack Alexander Holmes, who was born in 2002.Ruth recently celebrated a weekend away in Manchester for her 62nd birthday.However, Jack also made a surprise appearance at the event.Posting on Instagram last week, she shared some clips of her girls' trip to the Ru Paul song Birthday Song.In the video, viewers could see Jack helping his mum blow out candles.Alongside this, Ruth wrote: "SO many of my friends are

Brian May who took to Instagram to share his “heartbreak”.Taylor’s death was confirmed by his bandmates in a moving statement.Taking to their official Twitter, they shared that the drummer had died suddenly at the age of 50.They wrote: “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins.“His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.“Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time.”Sharing his reaction, Brian posted a picture of the headlines on his Instagram earlier today.Alongside these, he wrote: “No. It cannot be.

Probably Mick Jagger coming to the show, you know? Mick came to Brixton Academy and sat next to my mum, you know what I mean?"Then I was like ‘Okay, we’re doing something’ and that was on the first album. I was like ‘we’ve got to be doing something right.’"Dishing on what Mick was like in person, Luke said: "He was so nice and came backstage and everything. But you think when it’s one of your heroes, one of the greats turning up, that’s like bigger than anything to me.

Miley Cyrus says that her set at Lollapalooza’s Brazil festival tonight (March 26) will be performed in the memory of Foo Fighters‘ Taylor Hawkins.On Friday night (March 25), Foo Fighters issued a statement confirming that the 50-year-old drummer had died in Bogotá, Colombia. A cause of death was not given.

Katie Price has shared an ad on her Instagram stories with her giant engagement ring seemingly missing from her finger, while her fiancé Carl Woods has reportedly deleted images of them together from his own social media.The 43 year old, who reportedly plans to have her rib removed in a bid to slim down, shared a clip of herself dressed in a pink tracksuit as she sat on a couch and promoted Tracy Ellis sweets from Essex. However, in a second ad that she posted on her stories straight after, promoting a game, she appeared to have her engagement ring back on. It's unclear which story was posted live and which one was a pre-recorded advertisement.

Spring officially commenced on 20 March, and we've already started to see the weather brighten up over recent days. The evenings are beginning to become brighter and the temperature is already on the increase, as we all get prepared for summertime. Clocks are now set to go forward on Sunday 27 March at 01:00, allowing more daylight in the evenings and less in the mornings.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorParis-based Italian director Gianluca Matarrese took a deep dive into the world of fashion for his latest documentary feature, “Fashion Babylon,” which world premieres on Saturday at CPH:DOX film festival in Copenhagen. Ahead of the premiere, he spoke to Variety about the film and upcoming projects.The idea for “Fashion Babylon” came to Matarrese after he met American musician and artist Casey Spooner in a bar in the Marais district of Paris, where the director lives.

BBC Breakfast was suddenly forced off air on Saturday morning as an alarm begin to sound in the studio. Roger Johnson and Rachel Burden were in the midst of hosting the news programme from the BBC's Salford-based studio when they were interrupted by what sounded like a smoke alarm.

– Bill, via emailI’m completely with you on this. I don’t like the sound of it at all, either. It’s gross.

Sally Dynevor made her return to the cobbles of Coronation Street on Friday night after taking a brief break. The soap icon took part in the 2022 series of Dancing On Ice.

It is an anxious waiting game for Marijke Hoek, who is hoping to welcome Ukrainian refugees into her home in Burnage. The 60-year old signed up to the UK’s Homes for Ukraine scheme to actively help with the war in Europe, but the ‘complex’ process is ‘taking too long.’

The application process for the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise is opening in May this year and local businesses are being encouraged to take part.

A horrific video shows two boys set a pair of pit bulls on a terrified cat and laugh as the feline is torn apart.In the clip, filmed by a doorbell camera in Pennsylvania, Buddy the cat is relaxing outside a Philadelphia home when the boys, aged 17 and 12, approach and start shouting.The cat instinctively arches his back but doesn't have time to escape when the youths unclip the dogs' leashes and let them go.Laughing, the boys watch as the dogs instantly overpower Buddy and corner him against a fence, ripping into his belly.One of the boys stands over his dog and yells: "Yeah, get him! Good boy!"The cat's tormented yowls and the shouting of the boys alert a man inside the house, who comes outside to see what is happening on his porch.Putting the dogs back on their leash, the boys, wearing hoodies that hide their faces, look like they are about to leave.Nicole Wilson, Director of Humane Law Enforcement at the PSPCA, told NBC10 that Buddy is in critical condition after the attack on Tuesday (March 22).She said: "Putting an animal on another animal for amusement is considered animal fighting so that would be a felony under that."Heartbreaking images show Buddy unconscious and on oxygen while hooked up to various monitors at the vet.Ms Wilson added: "We really want to address this because, from the video, you can see these individuals took an opportunity to harm another living creature that was doing nothing to harm them."In an update on Friday (March 25) the PSPCA said the suspects had surrendered and been charged with felony animal fighting, felony aggravated animal cruelty and a conspiracy charge.These crimes do not fall under offenses that permit juveniles to be charged as adults, it added.The dogs were taken into the

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STI, whether its a burning sensation or sores down there. But sometimes the human body takes a different approach to deal with an infection leading Dr Manoj Malu, Director and Founder of Clarewell Clinics to issue a warning to look out for any alarming symptoms - even the ones you least expect.

Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace has taken to her Instagram story to share the latest on her health following another hospital dash after catching pneumonia. Aisleyne revealed to her 481,000 followers that she had contracted pneumonia and had no choice but to return to hospital after suffering with her health recently.The reality star shared a screenshot of the symptoms of pneumonia to her story and told fans: “The past 36 hours have been a blur…. “So tired of getting ill but nothing with defeat me… “I will bounce back, stronger.That’s a fact," followed by a 100 per cent emoji.The blonde beauty also shared a snap of herself linked up to a number of machines as she was monitored in the hospital.

World Cup in as many tournaments.Italy came crashing out of the 2022 World Cup qualifying rounds on Thursday following a shock defeat to North Macedonia. A 90th-minute winner from Aleksandar Trajkovski broke Italian hearts - leaving the European champions without a spot in Qatar.And Puolo has blasted her son's decision to not pick in-form Mario Balotelli.

Strictly Come Dancing.The presenter and host, 56, shared the revelation on her podcast Push Your Peak and has said she has not ruled out appearing on the programme following her recent reality TV stints since leaving BBC Breakfast.She has already taken part in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! at Gwyrch Castle in 2021, and has now hinted that she could follow in former BBC Breakfast co-host Dan Walker's shoes, who she cheered on in the previous series.Speaking on her recent podcast Push Your Peak with Strictly star Karen Hauer, 39, she said: "People say, 'are you ever going to do Strictly?"Although Louise said it was not on the cards at the moment - she has not ruled out a stint on the show - and said she can imagine how tough it is to take part.She said: "Because of what I've done with endurance sport I have an inclination of what that might feel like and I can imagine that it's sore, sore, sore."Louise also expressed her concerns about being in pain during the competition, to which Karen Hauer replied: "It is tough."I think that if anyone wants to do Strictly, as a professional or as a celebrity, your activity levels, your stamina, the way that your body is, has to be at a top peak."She added: "You can't come into Strictly cold."Especially for celebrities, for the people who are not used to doing what we're doing, they have to go to the gym."She concluded: "You have to go for runs. Getting movement into your body.

BBC Breakfast was unexpectedly pulled off the air this morning after what seemed like a fire alarm sounded in the studio, leaving fans confused and worried.At approximately 9:55am, Rachel Burden and Roger Johnson were interviewing guest Harpreet Kaur – the winner of this year's The Apprentice when the studio descended into chaos.Alarm bells began to ring before an automated announcer said: "Attention, attention, please evacuate the building by the nearest available exit."Looking completely taken aback and confused, the two hosts couldn't understand what was going on when the studio's atmosphere changed in an instant."I'm so sorry everyone, for the time being, we're going to have to leave the studios," Rachel said quickly.Roger then added: "Thank you, enjoy whatever you're doing for the rest of the day, I think we are going to have to go."The hosts then said goodbye to Harpreet and thanked her for coming on the show, but she looked just as confused as the two hosts – and viewers at home felt exactly the same too.Taking to Twitter to speculate after the show was pulled from screens, one viewer penned: "Love the very real reaction to the alarm. You can see them thinking: "Is this really happening? Do we really have to move? *sigh* Oh OK then!" #BBCBreakfast."Another quipped: "Very British response to the fire alarm going off mid-interview on @BBCBreakfast.