Strictly Come Dancing pros start training as fans think the series is just WEEKS away

 he died at age 90.“Dad used to talk about owning his own DB5, for no other reason than he loved the car, and I think in hindsight it did represent something in his life that was unique and captured a moment in time,” Connery’s son, Jason, said ahead of the car being sold at the Broad Arrow Auctions event in Monterey, California.The car was in excellent condition, but painted black when Connery bought it, so he had it repainted Snow Shadow Grey to match the ones he drove on film.“He did tell me that driving the movie cars, all laden down with the gadgets, especially the machine guns in the front, made the car really front heavy and turning at slow speed was a Herculean task, so driving without gadgets was a joy,” Jason Connery said.“He loved how well balanced it was. Dad also said he would have kept the ejector seat!!”The car had a pre-auction estimate of $1.4 to $1.8 million, but the winning bidder paid $2,425,000, which included a chauffeured drive in it by Formula One legend Jackie Stewart, a fellow Scot and longtime friend to Connery.A portion of the proceeds were donated to the Sean Connery Philanthropy Fund, which has supported a variety of charities over the years.“I hope you are enjoying my website.

A pregnant couple's jaw dropped as their baby's gender was revealed ruined before their party to announce it. An ultrasound employee left the parents-to-be in disbelief after a mishap with their gender reveal balloon.

A union chief has hit out at the Scottish Government for slashing local authorities funding for 12 years as bin workers across the country hit the picket line to strike.

An anti-fox hunting group have welcomed the sentencing of a Houston man who pulled a disabled man from his car before attacking him.

Rangers outcast Alfredo Morelos has piled the pressure on the club to sell him before the end of the summer window with Sevilla reportedly waiting in the wings.

Rangers will know their Champions League fate in just a matter of hours as they face PSV Eindhoven in the second leg of their Champions League playoff.

Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh is set to get married to EastEnders' Toby-Alexander Smith after he proposed to her in Ibiza.Toby, 31, who plays the role of Gray Atkins, took to Instagram to announce the news. Sharing a snap of the pair smiling to the camera as Amy, 34, showcased her diamond ring, Toby wrote in the caption: "So this happened." Amy also took to her Instagram page to share three snaps of their Ibiza trip with the caption: "Before During. After." In the first photo, the couple can be seen smiling over a table at Aiyanna Ibiza, while the second showcased the restaurant interior.The final picture then revealed an excited Amy posing with her engagement ring as Toby smiled at the camera.

In what might be the most dramatic hair transformation of 2022, Harry Potter actress Emma Watson has decided to ditch her long hair for a short pixie crop featuring a micro fringe. It’s not yet clear if Emma has braved the chop for real or if this look is just a temporary swap from her usual style, but we do know that the pixie is for her new perfume campaign with Prada Beauty. Emma has just been unveiled as the new brand ambassador, and the image of her new look appears on Prada’s Instagram page.

Prince Harry made the decision to move to the US in March 2020, after he and wife Meghan stepped back as working members of the royal family. And Ken Wharfe - Princess Diana's former bodyguard - exclusively tells OK! that the late princess would have "understood the situation" and Harry's decsion if she had lived. Speaking about whether Harry might not have moved to America if his mother was here to fight his corner, Ken told us: "She might well have said: 'Well, if this is what you want, fine.

Danniella Westbrook has reportedly broken up with her fiancé just a few months after getting engaged. The soap star, 48, and her mystery man said to be named David, 28, have known each other for six years while they were both living in Spain. The couple have had a whirlwind of a romance, breaking up and getting back together in an on again, off again relationship.

Chloe Burrows has admitted there is a pressure for couples to stay together after leaving the Love Island villa due to the attention put on your relationships.The 26 year old was a runner up on the 2021 series of the hit ITV2 dating show with boyfriend Toby Aromolaran, 23.The pair are now one of just two couples from their entire series to still be together, alongside Faye Winter and Teddy Soares, both 27. Speaking exclusively to OK! about which couples she think will go the distance from the year's series – including winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti – Chloe said: "There's quite a few strong couples but it's like a domino effect.

Households are being warned they could miss out on a £150 grant to help towards energy costs if they don’t claim it in time.

As summer draws to a close, another series of Love Island has been and gone. Arguably, this has been the most explosive yet – complete with the bombshell return of Adam Collard, two teary walkouts and even accusations of bullying. But 2021 runner-up Chloe Burrows says she “thoroughly enjoyed” the “chaos” that the latest bunch of sexy singletons provided for viewers.

Jamie Redknapp's wife Frida has taken to Instagram with a very special family photograph.MORE: Frida Redknapp shares ultra-rare snap of teenage daughter Amanda during Italian getawayThe 38-year-old shared a sweet photo showing her with her lookalike sister Sara as they posed together with Frida and Jamie's baby son Rafael while on holiday in Saint Tropez. WATCH: Jamie Redknapp's wife Frida shows off petite frame during steamy workout sessionThe two ladies are both dressed in bikinis and sunglasses in the snapshot while little Rafael can be seen holding a rattle in his hands.

Ander Herrera is set for an emotional return to Athletic Bilbao in the summer transfer window after agreeing to terminate his contract with Paris Saint-Germain two years early.

Naman Ramachandran Will Anderson and Ainslie Henderson’s “A Cat Called Dom” won the Powell & Pressburger Award for best feature film at the 75th Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), while Hassan Nazer’s “Winners” won the audience award. The Powell & Pressburger jury also gave a special mention to Maha Haj’s “Mediterranean Fever.” The Norman McLaren Award for British short animation went to “Stay” by Yu Sun, while the Norman McLaren Award for British short film went to “Canvas 5” by Karla Crome. Anderson and Henderson said: “To screen our first feature at EIFF was an honor, but to take away the first Powell & Pressburger Award is just so special. ‘A Cat Called Dom’ is a film about embracing failure – after EIFF it now feels much more like a success.”

Naman Ramachandran “Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon” debuted on HBO Max in Europe with the largest ever audience for any new series or movie on a HBO streaming service. The first episode went live on HBO Max in 21 European countries across the Nordics, Netherlands, Central Eastern Europe and Iberia at 3am CET on Monday. “The platform saw unprecedented demand starting in the early hours which peaked on Monday evening,” an HBO statement said. Viewing numbers were not provided. A spokesperson for HBO Max said: “ ‘House of the Dragon’ is by far the biggest launch in the history of HBO and HBO Max in Europe, breaking previous records for a new title. The number of viewers for the first episode exceeded all expectations.”

Scottish filmmakers Will Anderson and Ainslie Henderson clinched the Powell And Pressburger Award for best film, the new main competition award at the Edinburgh Film Festival, with their debut feature A Cat Called Dom.

Hollywood’s Teamsters Local 399 has been granted the film and TV jurisdiction of Teamsters Local 492 in New Mexico following an investigation by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and an audit of Local 492’s financial records. Effective immediately, Local 492 members working in the motion picture industry will become members of Local 399.

Dianne Buswell gave fans a rare glimpse of the new ladies joining the Strictly Come Dancing line-up this autumn.MORE: All you need to know about Strictly Come Dancing 2022Taking to her Instagram Stories, the 33-year-old shared a joyous selfie of all ten female dancers pausing for a break. Sipping on refreshing drinks, the ladies were evidently in the midst of their rehearsals ahead of the 22nd series which will be returning to our screens later this year.WATCH: Strictly Come Dancing pro dancers kick off rehearsals ahead of new seriesNewbies Michelle Tsiakkas and Lauren Oakely are set to join veteran stars including Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer and Katya Jones.MORE: Amy Dowden reassures fans as she shares new health update ahead of Strictly rehearsalsSEE:  Strictly's Dianne Buswell shares rare photo with Joe Sugg's mum - and fans reactMichelle has enjoyed success as the undefeated champion in Cyprus, while Birmingham-born Lauren is a former Under 21 British National Champion.

Dianne Buswell has opened up about sometimes “not wanting to go out and entertain” and how she overcomes that feeling in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The Strictly Come Dancing star reflected on how important inner-strength is to achieving your goals after setting a new world record. Dianne, 33, has set a new Guinness world record for furthest distance danced by a couple with professional partner Pasquale La Rocca.The dancer, who recently faced off some huge challenges in ITV’s Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof, spoke about overcoming mental barriers.“I think our minds are our strongest parts of our bodies,” Dianne explained.“There's many times, like during show days, where you kind of think ‘Oh, wow, today I’m not really feeling like I want to go out and entertain’. “Or you think, ‘I don't really feel that much of a buzz today,’ but it's all in your mind,” she continued.“So I try and just give myself a little pep talk and change my mindset and that definitely changes my mood and the way I think about what's to come.”Dianne went on to explain how she set about setting her new record, which saw her dancing for two hours and fifteen minutes without stopping. “I definitely was giving myself some pep talks before starting it, because it was like a day off for me as well - a day off from doing the show,” the Strictly star remembered. “So my body was feeling it a little bit as it was, but like I said before, it wasn't as bad as what my brain was making out to be. “And actually in the end, it was a really nice, enjoyable experience.“I felt really great after it, which was really cool,” she added cheerily. Asked how else she prepared for the long dance session, she admitted it was a little easier than expected. READ