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VIEWERS across the country were left heartbroken last night after it emerged a patient on 24 hours in A&E had died. The gritty Channel 4 series aired one of its most traumatic deaths to date as pensioner Jim struggled for breath.

EMMERDALE fans spotted a big change to the soap ahead of its 50th anniversary in October. It comes days after ITV revealed that they had signed a new sponsorship deal for the hit show.

READ MORE: A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton, 40, wows in plunging swimsuit as she lands new jobA style icon thanks to her pristine dress taste, Amanda celebrates a milestone birthday this year turning 50 on July 19, 2022, so here we take a look at some of her hottest pictures yet.Amanda embodied glamour in this stunning photo where her eyes did all the talking as she smiled for a selfie.Wearing her highlighted hair in tousled shoulder-length waves, she added glitzy silver earrings and some defining eyeliner to the mix to accentuate her look.Her plunging black top drew all eyes to her taut collarbones and a dash of red lipstick completed the outfit to perfection.Amanda looked age-defyingly gorgeous as she went for a natural look in this plunging black swimsuit, showcasing her curvaceous figure.Wearing no makeup and her hair in a straight sleek style flowing past her shoulders she beamed at the camera in this pool day snap.Amanda is no stranger to enjoying soaking up the rays in an exotic location, be it for work or play.Amanda oozed sex appeal with her happy stance in this pretty photo where she took a trip to a lemon grove.Wearing a floaty black smock dress she had a sunkissed tan and a full face of glamorous make-up for the outing.The TV presenter seemed to be thoroughly enjoying herself on the trip beaming from ear to ear as she posed for the camera.Amanda took on a sleek and sultry vibe for this muted palette nude-toned outfit, as she smouldered into the camera.Wearing her shoulder-length hair in a sleek style framing her face she folded her arms in front of her and gave a soft smile to the camera.She kept her makeup minimal for this look showing off her natural beauty to perfection.

HELEN Skelton spent some quality time with her kids last night after opening up about feeling mum guilt. The Countryfile presenter, 39, posted a rare picture with her sons Ernie, seven, and Louis, five, who she shares with ex-husband Richie Myler.

CORONATION Street legend Beverley Callard has kick-started her fitness career second time around with a series of new exercise classes. The Liz McDonald legend, 65, recently moved from Manchester to Norfolk and has returned to her roots as a gym instructor.

CHLOE Sims and her siblings have signed a big money deal to make a reality show on adult only website OnlyFans. The 40-year-old quit Towie last week alongside sisters Frankie, 27, and Demi, 25, and have now set their sights on becoming the next Kardashians – for a cool £1 million.

EASTENDERS’ Adam Woodyatt blasted a troll impersonating his “assistant” in a bid to steal cash from innocent fans. The soap star hit out at the scammer with the Instagram handle “cindy_jane_7” which is a reference to his EastEnders character Ian Beale's exes Cindy and Jane Beale.

optical illusion is challenging players to find a cat within five seconds.The furry animal has managed to baffle social media users who are trying to find the direction it's travelling in.It shows the feline pacing on a grey flight of stairs. READ MORE: Optical illusion confuses viewers as it makes circles appear to change colour Although you can see the creature's face looking straight at you, it's still difficult to gauge where it's going.But if you do manage to crack the brainteaser in just five seconds, it could mean you're seriously intelligent.Studies show that the more you exercise your brain with difficult puzzles, the smarter you'll be.Some might see the cat crawling either up or down the staircase – so don't worry if you're struggling.The puzzle sparked a massive debate on Reddit with many trying to back up their answers.However, if you take a closer look at the mind-boggling illusion, you might notice a tell-tale sign revealing the direction.Many pointed out there was a noticeable stair lip in the image, which could mean the cat is descending down the steps.But some Reddit users spotted the mosaic staircase which could be adorned with a wooden protective lip.This could mean the fur ball is climbing up the staircase.Other viewers suggested the reflection of the light revealed the answer.One wrote: "Down, the jutting part of the stairs would be illogically placed on top."Another user commented: "Look at the cat's tail – it's facing upwards, or the opposite of the direction it's moving in."If the cat were to go up the stairs, its tail would point downwards." Want all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter READ NEXT:

Paige Spiranac has opened up about a worrying trend that is leaving her harassed by angry men who have been scammed online.The golf star – who has over 3.5 million followers on Instagram – recently attended a charity golf tournament in the US, playing alongside A-list names including Justin Timberlake and Miles Teller.However, although confessing that she had enjoyed the experience on the latest episode of her Playing a Round podcast, the golfer revealed that she had been distracted by an angry man, who claimed that she had manipulated him for money in an online scam. READ MORE: Paige Spiranac didn't realise vile comments were "sexual harassment" after constant abuse “He comes up and asks me for a picture, it’s fine at first, and then he goes into how I scammed him out of $10,000 (about £8,300) and he started threatening me. It was a really really scary situation.“As it turns out, this man was scammed by a fake profile that someone created and it had a fake number, he was unhinged..

Neighbours set.Ian gushed about working with actress and pop sensation Kylie Minogue back in the eighties, as the stars make their return to the popular Australian soap for its final episodes.Kylie first rose to fame as mechanic Charlene in Neighbours, and Ian recalled how "seasoned actors" would be left in awe of her as they watched her work.READ NEXT: Neighbours rich list - Hollywood elite, billionaire and bigger fortune than KylieHe said: "Look, I started in 1959 as a professional. I had seen a lot of people working, but Kylie, you knew what was going to happen to Kylie straight off.

LOVE Island bombshell Coco Lodge has revealed her real name on social media. After being brutally dumped from the island at the same time as Josh Samuel Le Grove, the 27-year-old beauty jetted back to the UK, and she’s since shared updates with fans on social media.

AMANDA Holden showed off her toned tum in a navy bikini as she lounged on an inflatable unicorn in a swimming pool. The stunning radio and TV presenter, 51, basked in the sunshine in glamorous fashion with her knee raised and her nails finely manicured.

A GUEST on Antiques Roadshow was left visibly shocked after his relative's medal was valued on the show. During Sunday's instalment of the popular BBC show, expert Mark Smith delved into the history of a coin-like medal.

READ MORE: Sugababes star 'sets the record straight' as fans demand Heidi joins reunionDespite Heidi serving ten years in the chart-topping group known for their hints including Round Round and Hole In The Head, Keisha explained the original members have Heidi's support and backing.The 39-year-old slipped into a gold and silver jaw-dropping dress featuring a plunging neckline as she placed her arm around her husband for the snap.Heidi added height to her petite frame with a pair of open-toed silver stiletto heels while placing her hand on her hip.The soft-toned songstress wore her signature blonde tresses in loose natural waves cascading over her shoulder.While making the most of the recent hot weather and scorching sun, Heidi protected her peepers with a pair of oversized cat-like sunglasses as she flashed her pearly whites for the camera.Captioning her snap, the singer penned: "One of my favourite events of the year! @henleyfestival. Epic night with a beautiful gang."Her upload which has raked in hundreds of likes was soon flooded with comments from fans and celebrity pals who couldn't help but gush over Heidi.Kate Thornton penned: "You look like a movie star!"While one fan typed: "Wow.

Dan Walker had clearly not prepared for every eventuality as he was left trouserless ahead of his hosting gig on Channel 5.The 45-year-old was fortunate that a member of the public ran to his rescue to save the day after he'd suffered a nightmare day where his wardrobe had been concerned.Life had been ticking along smoothly for Dan after he made the switch from BBC Breakfast to Channel 5 News recently, until this week that is.READ MORE: Dan Walker hits back at claim he was 'shackled at the BBC' after Channel 5 moveOn Monday's episode, Dan opened up about his hellish trip to the office which could have left him feeling rather red faced had a bystander not have stepped in.The TV host didn't delve into all of the finer detail but did explain to viewers that it "was a long story" but he'd somehow forgot to pack his trousers and shirt for work.Having a joke with his new co-star Katherine Nash on his new show, he said: "I’m not going to lie, I’ve got full coverage of back sweat."You probably don’t wanna hear that but the good news is, people are looking out for each other today!"The news reporter added: "I should say a huge thank you to Hash who works in a pub/hotel around the corner called the Waterman."I lost my trousers and shirt today, it’s a long story..."I turned up there, he lent me an iron, I ironed my spare shirt and he also gave us a nice glass of ice cold water."Giving further thanks, Dan commented: "What a man," as a number of pictures of Dan with Hash appeared on the screen behind him.The TV star doesn't tend to take himself too seriously and will often share his own misfortunes with his adoring Twitter following.Doing just that, he also took to the popular platform to tweet about the mishap.He hilariously penned:

suspected him of molesting a 100-year-old woman, according to reports.Pius Mwireri bled to death after sustaining serious injuries from the angry mob in Karundori village in Runyenjes, Embu County, Kenya, police said.The suspect, a university student, reportedly stormed the woman’s compound and began raping her as she slept.READ MORE: Plastic surgeon 'kept patient captive for two months after botched tummy tuck'She raised the alarm and members of the public ran to her aid."The angry members of the responded by grabbing the suspect and subjected [him] to mob justice," reported Kenya Music.The incident was filed to the police by two locals who raced to the scene, the site also stated.Embu East Police Commander Emmanuel Okanda urged people on Tuesday, July 19, not to take the law into their own hands.He also said investigations are underway into the incident and added that the body of the deceased was taken to Kyeni hospital mortuary and is awaiting a postmortem examination.The grandmother was reportedly rushed to the same facility for a check up after the incident.

DEALSSony Music Entertainment Middle East and Egyptian music company Craft Media have announced a new partnership to sign, produce and promote Arabic artists and music across the Middle East. “Craft Media’s creative prowess, coupled with our years of experience in the music industry and international network of talent and collaborators, give our artists an edge in a competitive market”, says Mike Fairburn, General Manager of Sony Music Middle East.

Sony Music Publishing has signed Danger Mouse – real name Brian Burton – to a new worldwide publishing agreement.Burton himself was not on hand to comment on the deal, but three people from Sony have. And in many ways that’s better, isn’t it? Yeah? Good.“Danger Mouse is not only a brilliant songwriter, but a true innovator who pushes creative boundaries and challenges listeners to think outside the box”, says SMP CEO Jon Platt.

Lou Reed’s 1965 demo of Velvet Underground song ‘Heroin’ has been released, ahead of a new compilation of archival material to mark what would have been his 80th birthday.The track was recorded with John Cale two years before the release of the band’s debut album, ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’, and is around half the length of the final version.In an effort to gain copyright protection for the recording, Reed posted the tape to himself in an envelope that then remained sealed for over 50 years. It’s a myth that mailing work to yourself somehow instigates copyright protection, by the way, but that fact doesn’t seem to have harmed Reed at all.The release follows the demo version of ‘I’m Waiting For The Man’, which came out last month.

Metric have announced tour dates in the UK and Ireland next year, in support of recently released new album ‘Formentera’.“One of the high points of 2022 for us has been working on putting everything together for ‘The Doomscroller Tour’”, says frontwoman Emily Haines. “We’re crafting a setlist based on fan favourites, including deep cuts from [2005 album] ‘Live it Out’ and [2003 debut] ‘Old World [Underground]’, and it’s been wild to see how the new songs from ‘Formentera’ flow with the classics from [2009’] Fantasies’ and [2012’s] ‘Synthetica’”.“I’m really happy with the venues we chose”, she goes on.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorMasterClass, the celebrity-driven online learning subscription service with big-name Hollywood talent partners, has cut its headcount by 20%. CEO David Rogier cited “the worsening macroeconomic environment” for the cutbacks.The layoffs by San Francisco-based MasterClass, which previously had about 600 employees, affected all the company’s teams.“Today is a sad day @masterclass,” Rogier tweeted Wednesday.