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Irish influencer Claudine Kehoe Platts has revealed that she has given birth to her second child, and has announced her little one’s name in a sweet post.The Instagram star, who married husband Ryan Platts back in May, revealed on Monday, 19 August that she’d welcomed a baby boy called Emerson into the world. As she made the announcement, Claudine shared a selection of adorable snaps of her son and explained that he’d completed “our family”. “Welcome to the world baby boy,” she wrote, before revealing his sentimental name.

Tributes have been pouring in for a footballer who tragically died after a pre-season friendly match.The 27 year old, Javier Guitian, who played as a midfielder for Spanish side San Jorge de Llanes, is believed to have suffered a heart attack and sadly passed away despite the best efforts of emergency services.The heartbreaking incident occurred after a friendly against fellow National Youth League side Urraca last Saturday. According to local outlet El Comercio, he felt unwell while driving and suffered a heart attack when he stepped out of his vehicle.

Beloved actor John Clegg, famed for his role as La Di Da Gunner Graham in the BBC sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum, has passed away at the age of 90.The cherished BBC star graced our screens in the classic comedy It Ain't Half Hot Mum and also made memorable appearances on Dad's Army.The actor's peaceful passing in a care home has left friends from the theatre, acquaintances in Chichester, and family members mourning. John was the widower of the late Mavis and brother to Anne and Mary, both of whom have predeceased him.

Danielle Fishel, best known for her role as Topanga Lawrence in the popular US sitcom Boy Meets World, has revealed she's been diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer and will be undergoing surgery.The actress, who starred alongside Ben Savage (Cory Matthews) from 1993 to 2000, also appeared in Disney's spin-off Girl Meets World from 2014 until 2017, which featured US pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter. "I was recently diagnosed with DCIS, which stands for Ductal carcinoma in situ, which is a form of breast cancer," Danielle shared on the Pod Meets World podcast she co-hosts with her Boy Meets World co-stars Rider Strong and Will Friedle.

TV talk show host Phil Donahue has died at the age of 88. Phil passed away on Sunday 18 August with the news being announced by his devastated family.They confirmed Phil had passed away in a statement obtained by Today, sharing that he was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his death – including his wife, Marlo Thomas and their children. He is said to have battled a ‘long illness’, but there have been no further details on his cause of death.

The Godfather Part II star John Aprea has died aged 83, with tributes pouring in to the American actor. John was best known for starring as Salvatore Tessio in the Godfather sequel, which is often hailed as one of the greatest films of all time.The 1974 epic crime drama tells the story of how Robert De Niro's Vito Corleone founded the family's business in the early 1900s and how his son Michael (Al Pacino) is protecting his legacy in the 1950s. John died on August 5 of natural causes, with his manager announcing his death, The Hollywood Reporter reports.

Tommy Walsh, the lovable builder and TV presenter known for his stint on Homes Under The Hammer, will forever be remembered for his role in Ground Force, the iconic garden makeover show. Alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock, Tommy became a household name, turning drab gardens into stunning retreats, all while being nominated by caring friends and family. Despite the trio's seamless teamwork onscreen, behind the scenes wasn't always as rosy.

A mother of two from Sheffield has tragically lost her life after embarking on a journey to transform her appearance through cosmetic surgery in Turkey - a popular destination for these operations. Kaydell Brown, 38, paid £5,400 to undergo what is known as a 'Mummy MOT' and includes a Brazilian butt lift, tummy tuck, and boob job surgeries.The hairdresser had hoped this trio of surgeries would be life-changing, but sadly, complications led to the operation being doubled in time and Kaydell not making it through post-op.

Ariana Madix’s younger brother, Jeremy Madix, has been arrested according to reports obtained by The Mirror US and TMZ. Jeremy, who has appeared in Vanderpump Rules along with his sister, Ariana several times, was arrested in Florida on Tuesday 13 August.

TikTok star GK Barry, also known as Grace Keeling, has sparked speculation that she’s secretly married her England footballer girlfriend after calling herself a ‘WAG’. Grace Barry, 25, who hosts the hugely popular Saving Grace Podcast, has hinted that she’s tied the knot with Ella Rutherford, 24, after making the remark in a TikTok video.

The UK is bracing itself for a dramatic shift in weather as the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto are set to batter Britain after a summer of heatwaves. Initially a category 2 hurricane, Ernesto has been downgraded to a tropical storm but continues to unleash a dangerous storm surge on Bermuda, with the risk of fatal flooding by Saturday morning.The Met Office is keeping a close eye on its path, which is predicted to bring severe weather to the North Atlantic next week.

Vera's Kenny Doughty is the top pick among bookies to step into Neil Dudgeon's shoes if he ever decides to leave Midsomer Murders. Despite Neil having no plans to exit the ITV drama, fans are concerned about a potential replacement.

The 1% Club has stumped many contestants and viewers with its challenging questions. It sees 100 contestants put through their paces as they try to answer a series of puzzles.The questions starts off easy, with 90% of people expected to nail the first one.

Air fryers became a kitchen staple during the pandemic due to their simplicity, easy clean-up and health benefits compared to traditional cooking methods like frying in oil. However, one doctor has shed light on a potential downside to air-fried meals.

Four people have been arrested following the shooting and death of soap actor Johnny Wactor in May this year.The 37 year old actor from South Carolina, who was best known for playing Brandon Corbin in the daytime series General Hospital, was shot on the street in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday 25 May. He was fatally shot by one of three suspects who were attempting to extract the catalytic converter from his car at around 3am, according to police at the time.

Jack Russell, the founding member of American rock band Great White has died aged just 63, with his wife Heather Ann and son Matthew Hucko by his side. His band announced his death early on Friday, 16 August, in a statement which praised the musician as "one of rock's biggest champions". K.L Doty, the author of the rocker's autobiography, said the cause of death was Lewy body dementia, a neurological condition with similar symptoms to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

The Wiggles star Tsehay Hawkins swapped her iconic yellow outfits for Hollywood glamour while attending a red carpet.The 18-year-old children's tv and music star, changed up her style, as she attended the red carpet opening of Hamilton in Sydney, on Thursday, 8 August.Tsehay joined the star-studded carpet and posed for pictures while wearing a stunning floor length black gown.The breathtaking dress boasted a strapless, sweetheart neckline and a voluminous skirt. She left her sunflower headband at home and instead accessorised with a gold pendant necklace, earrings and a sparkly clutch bag. Tsehay was joined by a host of other celebrities , including Blue Wiggle Lucia Field, who wore a white gown and Wiggle John Pearce who attended with his pregnant wife Jessie Adamo.

A high-profile female celebrity has allegedly been the latest high-profile name to fall victim to revenge porn Police are reportedly investigating the public circulation of graphic sexual images that depict the female celebrity.The suspect in question is a 37-year-old man arrested by police, after the woman who was the victim of the photos made a complaint against him. Police are thought to have searched the suspect’s address and taken hold of computer devices for examination in order to look for the alleged ‘revenge porn’ in question, as well as taking a statement from the woman who reported the alleged crime.The West Sussex police department said in a statement: ‘Police attended an address in the Petworth area of West Sussex on August 14, where a 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sharing a film or photograph of a person in an intimate setting, with intent to cause alarm, distress, or humiliation, contrary to the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

The UK has just enjoyed its hottest day of the year so far with scorching temperatures reaching highs of 34.8C - and there’s more on the way. On Monday, Cambridge recorded temperatures that reached almost 40 degrees. And already sun-seekers have turned their attention towards the upcoming forecasts to see when the scorching temperatures will return - and there's not long to wait.

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, 67, and her partner, former model Julia Lemigova, 52, have adopted two young boys, the star’s agent Mary Greenham has told the PA news agency. Martina and Julia have been married since December 2014 and have previously spoken about their desire to adopt.

A 21-year-old British influencer has hit back in defence of her relationship with a 16-year-old after their age gap sparked backlash online, stating she would "live her life how she wants to live her life".Tasha Newcombe, who has 286k followers on TikTok, went public with her relationship with 16-year-old Marko Vituk, but received backlash online, It didn’t go unnoticed by the couple, who have appeared on a string of podcasts after people branded them "insane".Tasha also previously took to her own TikTok page to address the controversy, as she said she was initially unsure about pursuing Mark, who has also made a name for himself as an online influencer. However, Tasha went on to continue that the pair had a “healthy, loving relationship.” She said: “Although my relationship is very new, I just have to say that this boy is genuinely the most mature, kind, loving person I’ve ever been in a relationship with.