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Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas, 37, has reportedly accused his ex Tina O'Brien, 38, of smashing his car wing mirror with a baseball bat after the pair got into a furious row at 1am.The former couple met on the set of Coronation Street, dated for six years, and share one daughter together.According to The Sun, the pair became involved in an angry row in the early hours of last Sunday. Ryan and Tina have reportedly not spoken ever since tension “boiled over” between them.A source told the Sun: “Tina, who was at a pal’s house party, came out into the street to meet him as he drove up. “Soon after that his car was damaged with the baseball bat.”The insider described it as “quite a disturbing incident”, adding that Ryan was “furious”. Ryan reportedly drove away as quickly as he could and it is believed that he has since taken the vehicle's wing mirror to be repaired.Express.co.uk has contacted Tina and Ryan's reps for comment.Tina started dating Ryan in 2003 after splitting from co-star Bruno Langley.Ryan played mechanic Jason Grimshaw in the show, while Tina is well-known for her character Sarah Platt.In the show, Ryan and Tina’s characters became engaged, but in the end, Sarah was left at the altar by Jason.Meanwhile, in reality, Ryan split from Tina in 2009, with the actress claiming the star told her he “never loved her” and that she was “devastated”.However, Tina went on to find love again with Adam Crofts, who she married in 2018.Ryan also moved on with Lucy Mecklenburgh, who he met on Bear Grylls' Celebrity Island in 2017.Ryan is now expecting his second child with The Only Way Is Essex star.Tina and Ryan’s daughter Scarlett Thomas has been announced as one of the cast members to join the reboot of BBC’s hit show

She explained the “evolution of female friendship" to prove her point.Jane said: “When women get together, they might talk about their marriage, their kids, or something in the news, but each time their perspective might have changed.”The two are part of a panel alongside other regulars, including Charlene White, Nadia, Coleen Nolan, Denise Welch, Christine Lampard and Frankie Bridge.Kate said that her and Jane’s friendship continues off-screen “We have a WhatsApp group and even when you’re not on the show, it’s going off.”She also spoke about International Women's Day and what it means to be part of a female-centric show. Katie said that it was “brilliant” to be part of a show which celebrates women from all walks of life. She feels she learns something new every time she goes to work. The presenter also said that it was a “new dynamic” for her, as she was used to filming documentaries. She said: “It’s brilliant that Loose Women celebrates diverse women from all walks of life. “You go to work and learn something new every single show.”Katie then went on to discuss the recognition she and the other stars receive when they’re walking on the streets. She explained: “We get so many people stopping us when we’re out and about and saying, ‘I’ve been going through a tough time and the show really saved me’ – particularly through the pandemic.Katie also said that she feels it’s important to have shows like Loose Women where you get more of a female-dominated viewpoint. She said: “I also think it’s important because I’ve done a lot of political debate shows that are male dominated.“I think we’ve heard enough of the male view. “It’s nice to hear a female perspective from time to time.”

Hollywood acting legend Kevin Costner's first wife Cindy Costner reportedly hated him performing "sexy scenes" with his co-stars so much, she issued him with an "ultimatum". In an unearthed interview, a close friend of the award-winning Dances With Wolves actor, 67, claimed that Costner's first wife "drained the blood" from his hand from gripping it so hard as they were watching him in steamy scenes on screen at a movie premiere.Costner's wife Cindy was reportedly so uncomfortable with her husband of 10 years performing in "sexy roles", that she gave him an "ultimatum" in spite of his blossoming Hollywood career.It came as the hit film No Way Out was released in 1988 which saw Costner cosying up to actress Sean Young in the action thriller.At the time, Costner's architect friend claimed that instead of being concerned about what critics would say, the actor was worried about his wife's verdict.Speaking ahead of the film's screening, Costner reportedly confided about his marriage woes to his friend.John McInnes claimed Costner said to him: "Cindy doesn’t like these sexy roles, and she’s given me an ultimatum."I’ve either got to quit doing them or quit the movie business."Watching the steamy scenes at the premiere of the film, McInnnes observed how the Costners were holding hands.However, he claimed that CIndy had been gripping her husband's hand so hard during the raunchiest parts that "all the blood" had gone from it.He claimed: "As one of those scenes came up [the Costners] were holding hands.“[Cindy] sat quietly.

Ukraine.Kuliak ended up winning bronze in the parallel bars, but ironically lost out to Ukraine's Kovtun Illia, who won gold.The 'Z' has recently morphed into a symbol of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and pro-Putin politicians and influencers have been spotted wearing it on their clothes and pro-invasion demonstrators have been waving flags bearing the letter.It stands for 'Za pobedy', which means 'For the victory', and has been plastered all over Russian tanks.It's understood that 'Z' merchandise is being sold via the Kremlin-funded RT.Russian teams and athletes have faced universal scrutiny ever since Vladimir Putin's forces invaded Ukraine last month, with many of them being prevented from competing.On Saturday, Russian Formula One driver Nikita Mazepin was released by Haas, despite initially being given assurances of his place on the team if he competed under a neutral flag.Football has also begun a major crackdown, with the Russian national team banned from playing at the World Cup, and Russian club sides booted out of European competitions.Russian and Belorussian athletes have also been banned form the Paralympic Games.Should all Russian athletes be banned from sport until the war ends? Let us know what you think in the comments section below...It comes as Russia's invasion intensifies, with forces destroying Ukrainian port city Mariupol and seizing the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.Putin continues to insist that Russia is not bombing Ukrainian cities, despite an overwhelming amount of evidence proving the opposite.

West Ham vice-chairman Baroness Karen Brady admitted that on one of the first times she encountered Roman Abramovich, he turned up with armed bodyguards.Brady has spoken about the Russian oligarch putting Chelsea up for sale in a detailed tribute to her relations with the club. The 52-year-old said that Abramovich, who has just put the Blues on the market, once turned up to an FA Cup match at Birmingham City's St Andrew's Stadium with personnel carrying firearms.Writing in The Sun, Brady said: “I was in place at Birmingham City when Abramovich came to watch as we played Chelsea in the FA Cup."There were rumours he was a dodgy man with dodgy money.

Ukrainian blogger has amazingly escaped death after a missile flew above him during a livestream casting rubble down onto the spot he had just vacated. Nikita Demenkov was updating his fans while staying in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, close to the border with Russia, when a missile exploded overhead.

Coronation Street actress Tina O'Brien has been hit by claims she smashed her ex Ryan Thomas' car mirror with a baseball bat following an argument. Sarah Platt actress Tina, 38, previously dated Ryan, 37, for six years until 2009.The estranged couple share daughter Scarlett, 13, together – who recently landed a role on Waterloo Road.Tina and Ryan have had their ups and downs over the years but have since moved on with new partners as Tina is married to Adam Crofts and Ryan is engaged to Lucy Mecklenburgh. But, it has now been reported that the exes had an argument at 1am on Sunday 27 February after the Corrie actress had been partying with friends.

Australian cricketer Shane Warne is said to have died just hours after ordering a new suit and having a massage at his holiday villa. Shane tragically died earlier this week at the age of 52 after suffering a suspected heart attack.The cricketer was on holiday on the Thai island of Ko Samui at the time of his death. Police have now revealed that the star had called for two Thai masseuses and had ordered himself a suit shortly before his shock passing.

Love Island bombshell Megan Barton Hanson, who rose to fame on the 2018 series of the show, has raked in a fortune after turning to website OnlyFans to make some money. Megan became one of the standout stars of the show after stealing Wes Nelson from Laura Anderson, but the pair split later that year when he appeared on Dancing on Ice.But heartbreak clearly didn't slow Megan down, as according to Closer, she has managed to rake in a huge fortune of £2million thanks to her endorsements, advertisements and OnlyFans snaps.Megan is said to be making a whopping £800,000 a month from her pictures, with fans rushing to the racy website to have a look at the reality star's content.While she offers a 12-month subscription to her premium content for £143, she also sells 28-day subscription to her page for just £9.Back in 2020, Megan revealed that her earnings from OnlyFans meant that she could buy her own three-bed-room flat in London.She told The Sun: "“Doing the site has definitely helped me buy my dream house and it’s given me all the money for new furniture."I knew how much girls I used to work with in the sex industry were making on webcamming, so I thought, ‘Why not?’”"I can’t believe how well I’ve done, I’m smashing it."Meanwhile, it looks like Megan is getting her love interest James Lock, who rose to fame on TOWIE, involved with her OnlyFans career.James told Daily Star that he has been helping Megan with her content as they have started working together following filming the new series of Celebrity Ex on the Beach.He said: "Because we’re pals now… I’ll do anything to help my pals out.

OnlyFans model has revealed she once stripped down to a bikini to show off her body hair in busy London Tube station.Camille Alexander, who stopped shaving her body hair four years ago, says there is a "double standard" in society when it comes to body hair and has noticed women are treated differently if they didn't shave.So, in order to normalise body hair on women, the 25-year-old decided to do something she had always dreamt of – to go out in public in a bikini.In a video she shared exclusively with Daily Star, Camille dances inside a Tube station wearing nothing but a black strappy bikini and a PVC rain coat in a body positive display.

Russia has been working on over the last two decades, could have the potential to infect millions of UK devices Russia’s spy agencies the FSB and GRU are poised to unleash a wave of cyberattacks, according to a former cyber spy. The agency told The Mirror : "One click on an enticing video is enough to introduce malware into your computer or mobile.

boxing ring later this month.The two former World's Strongest Man winners have been locked in an intense feud ever since their days competing against one another in tests of strength.To settle their differences, they will meet in the boxing ring on March 19 after the original fight last September was called off after Hall suffered an injury.Instead, Thor fought and won against arm wresting legend Devon Larratt, landing the knockout blow with 25 seconds left in the first round. But that wasn't the fight he wanted – instead, the Icelandic giant wanted to put an end to his long-running rivalry with Briton Hall so he can move on with his life.While he admits he might struggle to get as motivated for any future boxing opponents, Bjornsson had a chilling warning for the man from Stoke-on-Trent."I'm very excited for the fight against Eddie Hall," the Reign Total Body Fuel athlete said."There's this rivalry that's been going on for a long time – he wants to beat me and I want to beat him."I'm very confident in my ability to finish this fight.

To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up for one of our newsletters here.Its proposal to the Department for Education states: "A gender-neutral approach should be based on eradicating gender stereotypes (ie, 'girls should wear this,' and 'boy should wear that'), not removing clothing items that have traditional gender markers which only serves to perpetuate gendered rules around clothing, for example, skirts should only be worn by girls." In February it was revealed that school staff and pupils were being advised to drop using the gendered Sir and Miss in class, according to a leaked lecture to a teaching union.Dr Elly Barnes, the chief executive of the Educate & Celebrate charity, told a webinar for teachers that instead of gendered terms, staff should be referred to as “teacher” or “headteacher” followed by their surname.

EMILY Atack showed off her toned abs in a black crop top for boozy night out with pals. The 32-year-old comedian looked sensational as she posed in a low-cut flared sleeve top which tied at the centre.

Armed police have cordoned off a street after a man was stabbed to death with six suspects arrested in connection with the incident.

KATE Lawler has admitted she felt "regret" over starting a family as she was haunted by "terrifying, dark thoughts" after giving birth. The 41-year-old was honoured with a GLOMAMA award last night following her open and honest journey into motherhood.

An independent Scotland would be better off staying out of the NATO military alliance, the Scottish Greens have said.

A Lanarkshire MSP visited a East Kilbride-based hospice to discuss the challenges of the COVID pandemic.

THE BBC has been slammed for reportedly paying Katie Price to appear in a show airing after she avoided jail for a drink-drive smash. Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next was commissioned before the crash, which saw the reality star flip her BMW after taking cocaine and downing vodka.

Matt Hancock and Gina Coladangelo, which was heavily publicised after pictures were leaked to a newspaper of the pair kissing amid strict lockdown rules.Steven Bartlett regularly records podcast chats, speaking to big names in society, with his most recent chat being with Matt Hancock.Matt dominated the news last year when snaps emerged of him kissing Gina at work, despite social distancing measures being in place.He stepped down from his role as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and spoke to Steven about his affair.Ingrid took to her The Sun column to compare the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? host's affair with Matt's, claiming infidelity is never sparked by love.Ingrid said: "Hancock said: 'I haven’t had casual sex with anybody — I fell in love with somebody.'"Using the loaded word 'love' whiffs of the classic scenario of the guilty party trying to make himself — or herself — feel less guilty."The reality is that, in most cases, an affair is about having your cake and eating it."Ingrid then spoke about her own experiences when she found out about her husband."I split from my former husband, the television host Chris Tarrant, 15 years ago after his long-standing affair with a teacher."I’d had my suspicions. I just thought he had changed, the shape of our marriage had gone wonky."In the Press he said the affair 'didn’t mean anything' and he still loved me.

Britain's Got Talent, the cute curly-haired kid with an impressive mane and a whole host of dance moves captured the hearts of the nation.He also had the opportunity to meet the Queen at the Royal Variety Show, alongside other musical stars such as Lady Gaga, who Perri was captured on camera eyeballing as she arrived in her bright red latex costume.Much has changed since his early rise to fame - but the one thing that has remained constant is his close friendship with Jordan."I've known Jord for years and years and years now and honestly it's so cool because we spend every day together as it is," he enthused."Whether we're dancing or we have a day off, I'll be at his or he'll come to mine."Literally every single second of every single day is spent together so to find another job that allows us to do that is so cool."He added: "[When] we turn up, we're listening to music, we make pranks, we get told off together..."Though Perri admits he has felt the pressure to mature earlier than an average person of his age, due to the constant work commitments required by fame, the fun and whimsical side to his job makes up for it.He's also been able to fulfil a long-time ambition - interviewing his idol Tom Holland."Until recently [he was] my dream guest because I'm a big Spiderman fan," Perri explained."He's been on the show like twice now, so I feel like I need a new one!"I don't even know who that needs to be because that was like my absolute golden ticket and it's happened. I was buzzing!"However, when probed further, he did admit to relishing the idea of Beyonce performing 'Bootylicious' on his show."Everyone wants the Queen B," he enthused.