TOWIE's James Argent says he'll die without gastric surgery as he reaches 26 stone

The 72nd Berlin Film Festival kicks off in physical form today with M. Night Shyamalan leading the main competition jury. Also notable among panelists is Oscar nominee Ryusuke Hamaguchi whose Drive My Car this week became the first Japanese movie ever nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award. Hamaguchi was actually on a plane heading to Berlin when the nominations were announced, and only learned of the results upon landing.

It has been six years since Britain’s first female-only prison stopped housing inmates.Holloway Prison opened in 1852 but later became an all-female institution at the start of the 20th century.And the eerie jail gained notoriety after hosting five female executions - including the last woman to be hanged in Britain in 1955.Many suffragettes - including Emmeline Pankhurst - were also hauled to Holloway after defying the law in pursuit of their right to vote.Some went on hunger strike and were even force-fed - making the prison symbolic for women’s struggle for liberation.And it was Europe's largest female prison and could house 500 inmates before closing in 2016.

Valentine's Day shopping has left you overwhelmed there's one gift that is always sure to bring a smile to someone's face.Fresh flowers are usually a good way to go for the most romantic day of the year, because beautiful blooms to say 'I Love You' always work wonders for someone special.So you've decided on a beautiful bouquet for the special day?Luckily for customers, money-saving website TopCashback has launched a fabulous deal anyone wanting to send a Bloom & Wild bouquet can save up £10 on their online order.The deal is available to new customers only and orders will need to be made through the cashback site, all you have to do is to sign up for a free TopCashback account first. Once you find the Bloom & Wild £10 cashback on £10+ spend deal, click through to the flower delivery website to place your order.

urban explorer which has been abandoned since the millionaire owner died over a decade ago.The grand home was once owned by an eccentric millionaire called Jean-Charles, who earned his fortune by creating a famous dancing restaurant.But sadly since his death, all of his worldly possessions have been left to collect dust in his home in Isere, France which has been dubbed the 'Baron Castle of the Night'.He had multiple statues and throne-style chairs alongside bulky wooden furniture which took up the majority of space in the rooms.One room even features a pool table covered in clutter with the balls still laid out from the last game.There are black and white pictures of his loved ones still out, shelves stacked with books and a hoard of teddy bears taking up space on green armchairs. The French photographer behind the Urbex Peripitie Facebook page, Jérémy Marionwrote: "I present to you the old castle of Jean-Charles, a millionaire who made a fortune by creating a very famous dancing restaurant in a great city."He died a long time ago and now he leaves a legacy that is hidden, hidden from all at the bottom of the Isere." Fans of the YouTuber's page flooded the comments with admiration for the home which they found 'quirky.'One commenter said: "Such wonderful chateaux but such a shame to be left empty, to rot!"Another wrote: "Where is the family of the owner? People of this kind of wealth should have wills.

Holly Willoughby has accused Rochelle Humes of ruining the This Morning set by staining the sofa.Holly, 41, and Phillip Schofield, 59, tried to work out who left a pen stain on their famous blue couch and went through a list of presenters who they believed could possibly be the culprit.Phil said he did notice the mark on the chair yesterday when he presented alongside singer Rochelle but didn't have enough time to point it out.However, Holly who is celebrating her birthday today seemed certain that Rochelle was the person who left the distinctive mark on the chair.This is a live TV story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.

Reddit sleuths appear to have finally been stumped by a location on Google Maps that appears to show a “random container on a random island” - and it was spotted literally in the middle of nowhere.Forum user NewArt7197 found the strange discovery on an island called Wrangel Island, in between the area where the East Siberian and Chukchi seas meet.Its nearest landmass is off the coast of the Leningradsky district in Krasnodar, Russia.But the container pictured on the island appears to have been opened with its contents left streamed all over the ground around it.Speculative guesses ranged from an “abandoned soviet station” to “some kind of nature research station”.The island is actually a highly protected nature reserve, and one user – boston_nsca – explained that the container could have linked to that.They wrote: “I'm assuming it's storage and a shelter for research.“It's also the last place woolly mammoths were known to exist so I wouldn't be surprised at all if that's what it is.”The island was said to have prehistoric humans living on it after evidence was uncovered in 1975 at the Chertov Ovrag dig site.What do you think the strange discovery could be? Let us know in the comments below!Stone and ivory tools, as well as a toggling harpoon, were found, and it has been suggested that humans lived there until its population of mammoths died out in the year 2000 BC.It was first discovered by modern humans in 1764 when Cossack Sergeant Stepan Andreyev named it Tikegen Land, but it was renamed in around 1824 when Baron Ferdinand von Wrangel read the Seargeant's report and attempted to find it himself – he did not, but it was named after him anyway.In 2014, Russia's Navy said it would make a base on the island, which was

Dancing On Ice star Bez has apologised to his fellow contestants for staying in the competition too long.The Happy Mondays musician, who has been impressing fans with his wobbly dance routines on Sunday nights said he feels "awful" that other stars are being voted off instead of him.And although he has been ranked as a favourite to win the show, Bez, 57, can't help but feel guilty.Speaking candidly, the star told The Sun: "I feel so awful for everyone, like Ben. He skated brilliantly and he was really strong, doing massive lifts on his first skate.

A drug dealer is facing jail after a raid on his Falkirk home found "cannabis throughout the house".

A global delay in the supply of equipment has seen the return of West Lothian Council to the ‘new normal’ of hybrid meetings delayed again.

Star Trek sensation William Shatner, the fantasy failed to match the reality.The 90-year old was invited by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in his shuttle in October 2021, but when he arrived, he was totally unimpressed.So far, most of the select few who have returned after a trip to space with Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin have been deeply emotional about their journey.However, that wasn't true of William Shatner, whose only thought at one point was: "Why am I bl**dy doing this?!"The trip was arranged for an Amazon TV documentary that retail giant Bezos had organised, entitled Shatner In Space.Fans might have thought the Canadian actor, who played Admiral James T Kirk in Star Trek and whose fictional birth in the show was 2233, might have relished the chance to play with the space-time continuum in another realm.However, in conversation with SFX magazine, he revealed his slightly horrifying trip: "I looked back, and I could see a wake, like a submarine under the water might leave.“The air was tumultuous, filling in as the ship went through it."Then my eyes went up, and there was impenetrable blackness – the kind I’d seen once in a cave.“It’s blackness that’s almost touchable.There was no spinning stars and the majesty of space.For those who'd had fantasies about a glittering night sky of the type romanticised in art, William was forced to disappoint them, stating: "It was ominous. It was death.”He also found that his age meant space travel quickly took its toll."Most of the practice was about getting back into your prostrated seat in weightlessness.

Gemma Collins was showered with an outpouring of love from her ex-boyfriend James Argent as she celebrated her 40th birthday. The former Towie star admitted to feeling ‘overwhelmed’ after being treated to a huge balloon display on her milestone birthday. In her Instagram stories, Gemma shared a photo of large pink helium balloons, which included ‘GC 40’, a pair of lips, a champagne bottle and lipstick against the backdrop of a sparkly wall. She told fans: ‘I’m so overwhelmed with the gifts and flowers and everything being sent !!! Thank you.’ The reality star then reposted all the birthday messages she’d received from the likes of her former Dancing On Ice partner Matt Evers, Love Island star Amy Hart, and her ex Towie co-stars Chloe Sims

James Argent has vowed to lose weight in the current coronavirus lockdown as he revealed he's joined a running challenge.The 33 year old, who recently confessed his weight has increased to 26 stone, took to his Instagram stories to announce his intentions with his 776,000 followers. In a cheery clip, the former TOWIE star could be seen wearing matching blue tracksuit with an electric blue beanie on his head as he prepared to go on a jog.

James ‘Arg’ Argent was seen enduring a gruelling workout in a bid to lose weight.The Towie star recently opened up about his weight gain, explaining that he had reached 26 stone.The 33-year-old revealed he was turning to medical help and getting a gastric band, as he was fearing for his life.Keeping up with his goals, he was spotted working up a sweat during an outside fitness session at VIP HQ, in Essex.He rocked a black hoodie and matching tracksuit bottoms for the day – which ended up covered in mud by the end of the workout.James completed the gym attire with black trainers and a blue beanie hat.During the exercise drills, he lifted heavy balls, carried barrels, did pushups and crawled under wooden bars, while a trainer watched on.We’re

James Argent has joined a gruelling boot camp in an attempt to lose weight ahead of his gastric operation.The 33 year old revealed over the weekend that he would be undergoing the surgery after doctors warned him he could die if he doesn't shed the pounds. Following a lockdown full of unhealthy eating and a lack of exercise, 'Arg' now weighs 26 stone.

James Argent has revealed his determination to become “happy and healthy” as he admitted his eating disorder has “got the better of him”. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Arg, 33, shared a throwback photo of himself with his 775,000 followers to thank fans for their support after opening up on plans to have gastric surgery.

James Argent revealed Mark Wright was “so upset” after discovering that Arg's weight has crept up to 26 stone. Arg, 33, has revealed he now weighs 26 stone and is set for gastric band surgery in a bid to save his life.The former The Only Way Is Essex star said he gained weight after he stopped exercising during the coronavirus lockdowns and replaced drink and drugs with fast food.

Mark Wright is said to have grown tearful when his best friend James Argent revealed he had gained weight during the lockdown. The former TOWIE star has opened up about his decision to undergo surgery for a gastric band, hoping to lose 12 stone in the months to come.James, 33, admitted he'd battled with his weight during the lockdown, seeing the numbers on the scales rise after losing the motivation to exercise.The reality star turned to his friend Mark, who runs his own Train Wright personal training scheme, for help, stepping onto the scales before him.

Speaking to the Sun, Arg said: ‘I don’t want to die. An op is the only way I can lose weight.‘I see pictures of myself and it’s too upsetting.

James Argent has revealed he now weight 26 stone and is set for gastric band surgery in a bid to save his life. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Arg, 33, revealed he gained weight after he stopped excising in lockdown and replaced drink and drugs with fast food.

DEVASTATED friends of former Towie star Mick Norcross have paid tribute to the 57-year-old who has been found dead at home. The Sugar Hut owner's body was discovered at his house in Bulphan at 3.15pm this afternoon.

Gemma Collins has led tributes to TOWIE star Mick Norcross following his death aged 57. The businessman, who rose to fame as the owner of the Sugar Hut nightclub on the reality show, was found dead on Thursday at his home in Bulphan, Essex.