Essex: Last News

Call the Midwife star Cliff Parisi has issued a desperate plea as he continues his campaign to save his village pub.The Essex actor, who plays Fred Buckle in the BBC period drama, is helping The Queens Head in Littlebury near Saffron Walden has been closed for four months, but more than 400 supporters have now pledged to invest into buying it. Cliff, 64, believes they can make the pub a success for the community, and took to Instagram in October to ask followers for their support in doing so. In a clip shared on October 2, he said: "Good morning you lovely people.

Sophie Kasaei, best known for her wild antics on Geordie Shore, has opened up about feeling "really lonely" amid her and partner Jordan Brook's efforts to have a baby. In an emotional chat with new, Sophie, 35, spoke candidly about the hardship of trying to conceive for over a year. "My friends around me weren’t really struggling.They never went through what I’ve been through," shared Sophie.

James Argent invited OK! into his festive home and it is a sight to behold.The 36 year old, who, for the first time, is spending this Christmas with his new girlfriend Nicoline Artursson, 31, gave an insight into his Essex abode. James, who is also known as Arg, shows off his prized possession in the house. “This is my Christmas tree - as you can see it is slightly wonky," he said.

As December kicks off, many are considering decking their homes with Christmas lights. Rylan has already shared a snap of his impressive outdoor display, and celeb couple Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright weren't far behind, sharing a video of the dazzling lights on their grand Essex mansion.

Lauren Goodger has opened up to OK! about her surgery plans, revealing she's preparing to go under the knife early next year to have her breast implants removed.The 38 year old mum shared her regret of having the enlargement 10 years ago, and is undergoing a reconstruction to achieve a natural and smaller chest. She admitted that she has even considered doing something extreme with her 10-year old silicone implants once they've finally been removed.TOWIE star Lauren said: "I want to sell my breast implants,” she laughed. “But the surgeon told me I can’t do that.” Away from her life on reality TV, Essex girl Lauren has an online profile on adult website OnlyFans, which she explained in the candid interview is a lucrative source of income for the single mum - and may see a boost in subscribers because of her shrinking cleavage.

Fifteen year old TV star Lenny Rush, known for his award-winning acting talent, is set to be a presenter on Children in Need this year for the second year in row. But who is the teen star? The actor has rapidly become a recognisable face in the entertainment world, having bagged a TV Bafta for best male comedy performance with his brilliant portrayal of Ollie in Daisy May Cooper's acclaimed series 'Am I Being Unreasonable? He's also won two Royal Television Society Programme awards.

Andy Carroll and Billi Mucklow's divorce is reportedly escalating into a 'WAG war' as the footballer has moved on with Lou Teasdale.The 35 year old former Newcastle United and Liverpool striker was recently spotted embracing his new partner, 40, on a beach in Spain, appearing to be enjoying his new life after his split from Billi was announced in July. According to friends, Billi is still reeling from their split and is devastated that Andy has moved on so quickly after 11 years together.The situation has been made more difficult as Billi has been left to care for their five children, including two from Andy's previous relationship, while he has been seen enjoying himself with Lou.

Two years after getting hitched, former TOWIE star Billi Mucklow and her footballer husband Andy Carroll are heading for divorce. It made front page news when the striker announced in a statement that they “privately separated earlier this year” and said they “continue to move forward amicably for our children” after 11 years together. Billi, 36 – who shares Arlo, eight and Wolf, five, and daughter Marvel, three, with Andy – has kept a dignified silence on the separation, but behind-the-scenes she is said to be “heartbroken” over the split, a source tells OK!.

Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks has opened up about his past sexting scandal, which led to him receiving death threats and feeling like "the most hated person in the UK". Back in 2016, while dating Megan McKenna, the 36 year old sent explicit messages to another woman he had briefly been involved with. During a special episode of TOWIE filmed in Marbella at the time, Megan, 32, confronted Pete over the messages, resulting in a dramatic scene.

Footballer Andy Carroll has shocked fans by announcing his split from TOWIE star wife Billi Mucklow after just two years of marriage with no previous signs of trouble in their relationship.The lack of suspicion was largely due to the absence of any hints on their social media accounts that they had parted ways during the summer months.Their 11-year romance wasn't without its share of drama, almost not making it down the aisle following Andy's stag do antics in Dubai. However, he was later cleared of the allegations that were widely shared on social media platforms.

Football ace Andy Carroll and his Towie star wife Billi Mucklow are set to divorce after two years of marriage.The pair reportedly secretly parted ways back in July and are now officially moving forward with divorce proceedings. Former Newcastle United striker Andy, who recently joined Championnat National 2 club Bordeaux in France, confirmed the news in a statement which said: "Billi and I have privately separated earlier this year and we are under way with our divorce proceedings." He added, "It has been a hard few months for our family and we continue to move forward amicably for our children." A source told The Sun: "Andy and Billi care about each other a lot and have made some great memories together, but decided it was best for the family if they went their separate ways having grown apart." The couple got engaged in 2014 and had a lavish wedding at the swanky Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire in June 2022.

After a year of planning two lavish weddings, Vicky Pattison and her beau Ercan Ramadan are finally married - and they’re sharing the whole process with E4 for one adorable reason. “Can you imagine showing our kids the video?” Vicky, 36, tells OK!: “We’ll be like, ‘Look at your mum there! Isn’t your dad smart?’” The loved-up couple, who began dating in 2019 before Ercan proposed three years later, officially became the Pattison-Ramadans in August after marrying in Marylebone in front of their friends and family.

TOWIE star Yazmin Oukhellou has revealed to her followers that she has dissolved all her face filler after 10 years worth of injections. She revealed she had become "filler blind" and said it "wasn't a good look." Taking to her Instagram, she opened up to her fans on her new look in a heartfelt caption as well as showing off the results.

Vicky Pattison has opened up about the emotional moment she shed tears on her first date with now-husband Ercan Ramadan.The former Geordie Shore sensation tied the knot with her beau in an intimate London ceremony last August, and they're set to celebrate again with a 'dream' wedding in Italy later this year.The I'm A Celeb champ started seeing businessman Ercan back at the end of 2018, sharing one of their initial romantic outings at a festive event in Vicky's native Newcastle. In a heartfelt chat with the Daily Mail, Vicky reminisced: "Ercan handled the evening with such grace. He broached the subject of how my last relationship had broken down and I got a bit tearful.

She styles herself as “Glamzin” on social media... and Tamzin Outhwaite certainly knows how to live up to the name. Gracing our screens in Channel 5's latest drama The Wives, Tamzin dazzles as Sylvie, embodying all things sexy, single, and carefree.

Jodie Marsh has had some eye-catching looks over the years, from outrageously revealing outfits to body transformations, but in recent times she's undergone her biggest change yet after deciding to ditch fame for a quieter life on a farm. Jodie opened Fripps Farm in 2020.The former glamour model, 45, prefers to get her hands dirty rather than head to red carpets and showbiz events, as she dedicates her time to helping animals in need. However, it has not been all been quiet country living for Jodie.

She’s the queen of crafts, a regular presenter on our television screens and juggles five children at home, so it’s a wonder that Stacey Solomon manages to find a work/family balance. Yet when we sit down for a chat with the 34-year-old at her stunning Essex home, Pickle Cottage, in between school runs and meetings, Stacey appears very much at ease. “I have a very high-traffic household,” jokes the bubbly star as she offers a warm welcome.

Pete Wicks waltzed onto the dance floor on last night on Strictly Come Dancing with his mum Tracy there offering her unwavering support. She's not only his 'strongest woman' but she also owes her life to her son. When he was just 12 years of age, in an act that demonstrated maturity well beyond his years, Pete made a critical and courageous move that saved his mother's life.

TOWIE heartthrob Dan Edgar is set to dazzle on the ice as he's reportedly signed up for Dancing On Ice.The reality TV hunk has been in talks with ITV bosses and can't wait to swap Essex drama for the rink, aiming to carve out a new name for himself beyond the show that shot him to fame. A source told The Sun: "Dan has agreed to appear on Dancing On Ice." They added: "He had meetings with ITV this week and is excited to start his training." It seems Dan is eager to step out of his comfort zone, with the source noting: "Dan is best known for reality TV but he's never done anything outside of TOWIE so he is excited about trying something new." The news comes just a few weeks after it was claimed another face familiar to TOWIE viewers had signed up for the show, Ferne McCann.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington is reportedly set to miss out on the competition this year due to lack of female partners.The star last year danced with Angela Rippon, who was the oldest ever contestant to take part in the show at 78-years-old. But when the competition returns in September, it’s been reported that Kai will only appear in group dances.

EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa put the grey skies of Walford well and truly behind her last week as she enjoyed a blissful sunshine break with her gorgeous family. Looking sensational in a hot pink swimsuit, the actress, 31, was joined by her adorable daughters Ella, nine, and Mia, six, as she frolicked on the beach in Marbella.