The Mancunian Way: Feeling the pinch

Ellie Simmonds may have wowed us all with her impressive dancing skills on Strictly Come Dancing, but the Paralympic swimmer admitted she’s been targeted by trolls online and it has really affected her. Ellie, 27, who has achondroplasia dwarfism, said: “I’ve had it already. Some people have said, ‘How’s the dwarf going to dance?’ It’s sad and it does get to you.'" Despite the keyboard warriors’ cruel comments, the gold medal-winning athlete has already been praised by notoriously harsh judge Craig Revel Horwood for her fantastic timing, rhythm and attitude.

Eagle-eyed fans have spotted what could be a huge clue amidst the Ferne McCann vs Sam Faiers drama. The ex-TOWIE stars were once close pals however fans have been rocked by the release of voice notes in which Ferne, 32, appears to make a series of derogatory comments about her former co-star, 31.The voice notes are being released by an anonymous Instagram account and plenty of users have turned detective in a bid to work out who is responsible. The account is named 'Lucy May 195’ and in the comments sections, fans claim the numbers on the username are more than just a random set of digits.

It’s that time of year when the weather changes, the central heating goes on and suddenly your skin might have a whole new set of demands. If your face is feeling dry, easily irritated, and tight, chances are you could benefit from one of the best barrier boosters to soothe, moisturise and strengthen your skin.The best skin strengthening products work by replenishing your natural protective barrier, which is crucial for keeping your complexion calm and happy. One of the key ingredients to look out for is ceramides, something that’s found naturally in your skin.These fats act like a kind of protective “cement” between skin cells, locking in moisture and keeping irritants and germs out.

Giving up cigarettes may be easier now than it’s ever been, thanks to smoking bans in public places, campaigns such as Stoptober and recent changes in technology. According to the Annual Population Survey, only about 12% of Brits (or 5.9 million) were still smoking in 2020. Health concerns remain one of the biggest reasons to quit, but the average smoker could also save hundreds of pounds by kicking the habit – and won’t have to deal with the lingering smell of smoke on their clothes! Whatever your drive, it takes quitters around three months to overcome their addiction and within a year your risk of a heart attack halves.

Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz reunited with the Beckham family on Friday, as they all attended Victoria Beckham's first Paris Fashion Week show.MORE: Victoria Beckham REUNITES with Nicola Peltz and son Brooklyn in Paris - all the photosAnd it appears that the brother and sister missed each other a lot, as they were seen sharing a sweet embrace following the show's end. As guests began to leave their seats, Brooklyn, who was seated next to his family, finally started greeting them.

Friday marked a big win for artists in California.

Gal Gadot walks side by side with her husband Jaron Varsano after a meal out at Il Pastaio in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Wednesday afternoon (September 28).

Russell Grant has inspired the signs to be honest with loved ones today - Virgo will find this advice useful when opening up to a friend. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Olivia Newton-John would have celebrated her 74th birthday on September 26.The Cambridge-born star earned millions for her efforts in music and entertainment, and a staggering final act of charity saw Newton-John’s family splitting their inheritance with her charities. Newton-John was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 – in a tragic twist, her diagnosis came the same weekend her father died of cancer.The Xanadu singer underwent extensive treatment including a partial mastectomy and was given the all-clear. But in 2013, Newton-John was told she had breast cancer a second time and once again she beat the disease, getting another all-clear after treatment. Shortly after her second diagnosis, the singer founded the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre, which reportedly cost $189million (£156million), at a Melbourne hospital.In 2015 she founded the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and in 2020 launched the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund which sponsors research in herbal cancer treatments. Unfortunately, in 2017 the star was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer.She started selling off parts of her impressive real estate portfolio which spanned multiple countries with all of the proceeds going towards her charities. She reportedly sold her incredible Australian abode for $4.6million (£3.8million).

Hocus Pocus 2 just premiered this week and fans are already talking about a lot of things in the movie – but one of the most noticeable things is that Mary’s crooked smile is backwards!

Cristiano Ronaldo has not had the start to the season he would have wanted at Manchester United.

Justin Bieber, and his wife, Hailey Bieber, were spotted enjoying an afternoon stroll in Studio City earlier on Friday. The Beauty And A Beat singer, 28, and supermodel, 25, opted for comfort during a daytime outing with the Rhode founder's older sister, Alaia Baldwin, 29, and her toddler.The talented performer was seen holding the baby in his arms, and at one point, laid a loving kiss on her head during the family excursion.  Family outing: Justin Bieber, 28, and wife Hailey Bieber, 25, were seen out and about in Los Angeles earlier on Friday Justin kept his look casual and simple as he enjoyed the warm California weather, wearing a pair of Bode shorts along with a white, short-sleeved Casablanca Racing T-shirt.  The Peaches hitmaker added a pair of white slip-ons which he easily paired with tall, white ankle socks. The star added a black Nike cap on top of his hair which he opted to wear backwards. During the outing, Justin was seen lovingly carrying Hailey's niece in his arms as they walked about the bustling city streets.   Cute! The Peaches singer was pictured carrying his wife's sister, Alaia Baldwin's, baby as they enjoyed an outing together on Friday afternoon  Adorable: The talented performer was spotted laying a quick kiss on the toddler's head as they crossed a street  Loving: The star appeared to be more than happy to help out and hold Alaia's toddler as they walked across the street Hailey was fashionable for the Friday afternoon outing with her loved ones, and donned a pair of comfortable, baggy tan pants. She added a white cropped top to flaunt her toned abs, and threw on a faux leather jacket on top. The businesswoman slipped into a pair of white and black sneakers to make walking around the city easy and

Olivia Wilde was seen soaking up the sun in Los Angeles when she stepped out for a spot of exercise this Friday.The 38-year-old is currently basking in the success of her second directorial venture Don't Worry Darling, which bowed in theaters one week prior.Showcasing her knockout pins in a pair of leggings, she modeled a simple white t-shirt and slung a towel over her shoulders in case she worked up a sweat. Stepping out: Olivia Wilde was seen soaking up the sun in Los Angeles when she stepped out for a spot of exercise this FridayOlivia directed her pop star boyfriend Harry Styles, 28, opposite acclaimed actress Florence Pugh in Don't Worry Darling.

The drama series The Morning Show, starring A-listers Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, has wowed viewers with its fictional take on the cutthroat business of daytime television since it premiered in November 2019.Nearly three years on, and the cast and crew are back on set shooting season three in New York City on Friday.Actress Julianna Margulies, 56, who joined the show for season two, was spotted sharing some laughs with Witherspoon, 46, while prepping behind-the-scenes. Ready to role: Reese Witherspoon, 46, and Julianna Margulies, 56, looked business chic when they shot their scene for Apple TV+ series The Morning Show in New York City on FridayStylists for the costume department were spot-on when they dressed Witherspoon in a black suit with a burgundy top and black leather heeled boots.

The Bachelor alum Vanessa Grimaldi announced a new addition to her family on Friday.Grimaldi, 35, took to Instagram to share happy news that she welcomed her first baby - a son - with husband Josh Wolfe, just one day before her own 35th birthday.'Nothing will beat my 35th birthday!,' she wrote in the caption, adding: 'Our little miracle decided to be born one day before mommy’s birthday, so we celebrated his BIRTH date and my 35th at the hospital as a new family!' New parents! The Bachelor alum Vanessa Grimaldi, 35, shared that she welcomed her first baby - a son - with husband Josh Wolfe, just one day before her own 35th birthday'Mommy & Daddy LOVE you SO SO much!!! Thank you for choosing us and for giving us the BEST gift of all - being YOUR parents!' The star shared a lovely family snap that featured the trio at the hospital wearing colorful birthday hats, with Josh giving her a kiss on the forehead as she held their little one in her arms. She also shared another snap of the proud new dad holding flowers and a gift as well as a maternity pillow.

Gogglebox’s Tom Malone has spoken about how he is walking 11,000 steps a day in order to raise awareness for Prostate Cancer UK, revealing the personal reasons as to why he decided to undertake the challenge. Tom, 28, explained that four members of his family have had cancer over the years, including two grandads, a great aunt and a cousin.

Ozzy Osbourne on stage in 1981, in the shadow of the framed sales disc for Joan Jett’s I Love Rock ’n’ Roll, near the posters for upcoming gigs by Kings of Thrash, Circus of Power and Possessed, Rita Wilson is mouthing along to Robert Palmer’s Addicted to Love. The actor and film producer is also, ever so slightly, headbanging.Not present here, but certainly visible five minutes away, in the shape of a giant advertising billboard that towers over Sunset Boulevard, is Wilson’s husband Tom Hanks.

weather conditions is down to Hurricane Ian that caused hundreds of deaths in Florida alongside the destruction of many homes.Adverse weather that the UK will experience due to the hurricane caused a gale of 94mph to be recorded in the Scottish highlands.READ MORE: 'Dramatic shift' in UK weather to come as Indian blast to hit within daysThe wet weather is expected to continue well into the weekend as Paul Gunderson, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, stated his forecast for the next 24 hours.He said: “A spell of strong winds and heavy rain will push southeast throughout the day."The strongest winds are likely to be in northern Scotland, with gusts of 65 to 70 mph in coastal parts and perhaps 75 mph around the Northern Isles."As well as strong winds a band of heavy rain will affect many areas of the country, however rainfall totals are expected to build in western parts of Scotland, up to 40mm in one or two places."With potentially gale force winds in these areas as well, we are expecting some disruption to travel."To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Dangerous weather conditions can always affect driving as Rod Dennis, a spokesman for the RAC, has urged people to be wary and prepared for the tricky driving conditions.He said that motorists "need to make sure they’re not caught off guard when this weather system sweeps in".The Met Office has issued warnings for rain and wind for large parts of Scotland with modes of public transport like bus and train services likely to be "affected".READ NEXT:UK braced for arctic storm this weekend with five days freezing temperatures expectedBritain facing extremely cold temperatures as 'deep freeze' set to bring snowUK

Jurgen Klopp was spotted taking the mickey out of Konstantinos Tsimikas' new hairdo when the Greece international returned to Liverpool training this week. After turning up sporting a brand new man-bun, Tsimikas immediately drew comparisons to team-mate Darwin Nunez, who has been rocking the hairstyle since 2021.In a video taken from inside Liverpool's Melwood training complex, Klopp is heard offering Tsimikas money to cut his man-bun off before joking that he thought "Darwin had shrunk" when he first saw him.READ MORE: Fans think Liverpool's Darwin Nunez is 'biggest scam in football' after training clipTsimikas appeared to take the barb in good spirits and was seen walking past his manager with a smile on his face, which is just as well as Liverpool fans on social media didn't have an awful lot of sympathy for the 26-year-old."Classic Klopp, he's the funniest manager alive," one fan tweeted."Totally agree with Klopp haha cut that little bob off his head.