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Things heated up in the FA Cup this weekend as clubs from Leagues One and Two, as well as non-league, secured their places in the draw for the third round of the competition.

A Scots homeowner has told of her devastation over colossal quarry works that have begun around 400 yards from her tranquil countryside house. Animal-lover Ali Mitchell, who is a riding instructor, said despite promises to the contrary, the works had already wreaked havoc by disrupting her water supplies and spooking her horses - causing one rider to get injured.

Elton John revealed he has lost his sight following an eye infection.

Netflix’s latest hit thriller series is The Madness, starring Colman Domingo, but who was tying to frame Muncie? Read on to find out.All eight episodes of the limited series premiered on the streaming service on Thursday (November 28), with episodes ranging from 45 to 60 minutes in length.Domingo stars as Muncie Daniels, a media pundit who attempts to clear his name after he stumbles upon a murder in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. Ensuing events lead Daniels to reconnect with his estranged family and engage with the values he used to hold.The show also stars Marsha Stephanie Blake, who was Emmy-nominated for When They See Us, as well as Gabrielle Graham (On The Basis Of Sex) and John Ortiz (American Fiction, Silver Linings Playbook).The Madness has been created by the renowned playwright Stephen Belber, who is known for the stage shows Tape, The Laramie Project and Match.Colman was nominated for an Oscar last year for his lead role in the biopic Rustin, about the civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, and also starred in Zola, The Color Purple, If Beale Street Could Talk and as Ali in Euphoria.The final episode opens with Domingo’s Muncie as one of the prime suspects in the killings of several characters, including Mark Simon and Laura Jennings.

Dame Judi Dench has revealed the X-rated name that her pet parrot has taken to calling her at home.The legendary actor, who turns 90 on December 9, has spoken about her beloved African grey parrot named Sweetie, which she was given during the COVID pandemic.Explaining that the parrot is capable of producing an array of words, she told the Sunday Times: “We had a long chat just now. You shouldn’t ask what she says.”When pressed, she admitted: “She says, ‘You’re a slut’, ‘you’re a slag’.”Dench has spoken about trying to teach the bird to recite Shakespeare, albeit unsuccessfully.“She has said ‘Boris Johnson’, but she didn’t get that from me,” Dench added.

Monty Don has made a triumphant return to the stage for the first time since his mysterious health scare forced him to cancel six shows.The Gardeners' World star, 69, had to spend several days in hospital and informed his fans he was "on drips and the rest of it." He didn't disclose what led to the hospital dash but earlier this week he confirmed he had been discharged and was feeling better.This weekend, the green-fingered presenter confirmed he was back on the road as part of his An Audience With Monty Don tour. Monty shared the exciting news with his fans on social media as he posted some behind-the-scenes snaps from his dressing room at the Regent Theatre in Ipswich and from the Cambridge Corn Exchange.

Following the death aged 90 of renowned stage and screen actor Timothy West, best known for his role in Day of the Jackal, his son Samuel has revealed that Timothy's wife, Prunella Scales, star of Fawlty Towers, who is battling dementia, is "not well enough" to understand her husband's passing. West, a devoted carer to Prunella throughout his life, passed away "peacefully in his sleep" on November 12.The much-loved actor's death was confirmed by his agent and his children, Samuel, Juliet, and Joseph, in a heartfelt statement: "After a long and extraordinary life on and off the stage, our darling father Timothy West died peacefully in his sleep yesterday evening.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been speaking out in defence of Pete Wicks as his show fate was confirmed. The hit BBC One dance contest returned over the weekend as the competition reached its quarter-final stage.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have issued a clear prediction about Pete Wicks' future in the competition. The hit dance show's final is now a mere couple of weeks away with the couples making the semi-final now confirmed.

Fans were quick to issue the same complaint about the latest results on Strictly Come Dancing as they slammed the 'British public'. The hit BBC One dance contest reached its quarter-final stage over the weekend.

A woman has revealed she is fight fit at 59-years-old and has just won her first bodybuilding contest.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers claim to have spotted a problem with Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola's latest performance as they opened the show's Musicals Week special.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they are 'in shock' after they got an early look at who faced this weekend's dreaded bottom two and which couple just missed out on a place in the semi-final.

Kacey Musgraves had a scary encounter with a fan during a recent concert.

Apparently, Miley Cyrus’ momma was the mastermind behind one of her first controversial onstage moments!

Luke Littler, the teenage darts sensation, demonstrated his immense respect for Fallon Sherrock while discussing their potential match-up at the PDC World Darts Championship.

Strictly Come Dancing fans fear there is a 'vendetta' against Sarah Hadland as they were quick to make a complaint following her latest performance.

Zayn Malik continues to keep Liam Payne’s memory alive while on the road.

I'm A Celebrity has already reached the elimination stage, and tensions are mounting in the Australian jungle.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor In the middle of a lava field on the Southern Peninsula of Iceland, the crew of “The Fires” is setting up the next shot. In the production village, producer Grímar Jónsson and other crew members are taking a coffee and pastry break in an RV near a picture car on a truck bed in what appears to be a crater.

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor Focus, the end-of-year meeting place for the international production community, returns Dec. 10 to 11 in London. The 10th edition remains free to attend for industry professionals and gathers thousands of attendees across film, TV, advertising, animation, games and XR.