Winter Fuel Payment: My £20 heated hoodie keeps me warm all day without the need for central heating

Richard Madeley was visibly moved in a poignant Channel 5 documentary celebrating his and wife Judy Finnigan's broadcasting journey.

Edith Bowman has gushed over the technique she used to recover after surgery - and revealed the handy therapy that can be used for other conditions too. The Scottish radio host started on television as a newsreader on MTV and as a host for Channel 4 morning music channel RI:SE before hosting her own BBC Radio 1 show.

The beloved Emmerdale actor Steve Halliwell, known for his iconic role as Zak Dingle, sadly passed away in December at the age of 77. After shining on the ITV soap for 30 years, he left behind a will worth £63,000 to his widow Valerie and daughter Charlotte, who is 40.

Brendan Rodgers said Falkirk are the best team Celtic have played this season - and fans are convinced he meant it with a wink at Rangers.

A formerly homeless man is due to make an epic 2,000-mile fundraising walk from Rome to Edinburgh for charity. Peter Henshaw, from the capital, spent years on the streets after a shock eviction. He started sleeping rough in 2019, when a mixture of pride and his battle with alcohol led to him being unable to find a place to live after he was unexpectedly kicked out his flat by his landlord.

Kelsey Parker has gone public with a new partner by sharing a loved-up snap to Instagram on Sunday (22 September).The mum-of-two, who is the widow of The Wanted's Tom Parker, beamed from ear to ear in the picture as her new man held her hands and shot her a smitten gaze. Dressed in a colourful floral midi dress with a strapless neckline, Kelsey looked stunning while being held by her partner, who donned a grey suit. She has not yet revealed his name, while his face is turned away from the camera in the snap.Taking to the comment section, fans shared their joy for the social media personality.

If you're planning an autumn camping adventure or a lengthy road trip, a coolbox is a must-have and Louise Thompson can't recommend Yeti's Insulated Cooler enough. Sharing her family camping trip preparations on an Instagram story, Louise revealed how she keeps her essential snacks chilled all day. While she didn't specify the exact model or size of the Yeti coolbox she was packing, we suspect it's the YETI Tundra 35 Cool Box in blue, available for £250 here.

Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby has announced she's expecting her second baby! The star took to social media to announce the exciting news. Charlotte, who is already mum to Alba, wrote: "In my babies and business ERA delighted to announce baby Ankers number 2 is due January 2025 and also delighted to announce @peppergirlsclub AW collection is live now RIGHT NOW!!!! I really wanted to combine these 2 moments as everything I’ve been building with Pepper over the last few years is for my family and im so proud of it!! We are so excited to be a family of 4!" Charlotte paired her baby announcement with the news that her Pepper Girls Club AW collection was available to shop.

Ex-Coronation Street star Sean Wilson has finally spoken out following his unexpected departure from the ITV soap, having left abruptly after briefly returned to the beloved Manchester set.The 59 year old actor, known for his iconic role as Martin Platt, recently made a comeback for Helen Worth's dramatic exit plot as Gail Platt. His return was short-lived though; after a swift call-in with the top brass, Sean mysteriously vanished from the set, leaving not only viewers but also his fellow cast members in the dark about his sudden leave.Turning to social media, Sean shared an emotive tweet in early September that read: "Thanks for all the love xxx", paired with a snapshot showcasing a bright "LOVE" installation.The scenes that he was filming were expected to be aired over autumn.

Ruth Langsford has ignored what's going on with former flame Eamonn Holmes and showed off a new glamorous transformation.The 64 year old icon from Loose Women, who's kept a dignified silence since the bombshell news dropped that she and GB News frontman Eamonn were calling it quits, shared her sassy new look.The dynamic duo, Ruth and Eamonn, have been an item since 1996 and got hitched in 2010, sharing 22 year old Jack as their pride and joy, but left everyone gobsmacked in May when they announced they're divorcing. While Ruth's been all about keeping quiet concerning their break-up, Eamonn hasn't shied away from opening up.

Loose Women's Kaye Adams has revealed her struggle with "empty nest syndrome", admitting it left her in tears and feeling like it marked the "end of family life". Kaye, 61, is mum to two daughters, Bonnie, 18, and Charley, 22, whom she shares with her long-term partner, tennis coach Ian Campbell.The TV star confessed that she was reduced to tears when she saw her daughter packing her bags for university. "She phoned me - I was coming home from the airport - and she was saying, 'Oh Mum, I can't do my packing'.

The Crown Prosecution Service twice decided not to prosecute Mohamed Al Fayed after reviewing files of evidence presented by the police on the former Harrods owner. Evidence was shown to the CPS in 2009 and 2015, but it decided not to go ahead with the prosecution because there was not “a realistic prospect of conviction”.

Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe teared up while speaking about her new Mercedes McQueen storyline. The star, 41, who has played the mouthy mother in the Channel 4 soap since 2006, is taking on one of her most challenging plots ever as she battles bowel cancer after the time jump.

Councillors have conditionally granted planning permission for a dog day care facility in Cumbernauld despite several objections from residents.

A Scots choir master failed to get a ‘yes’ from the celebrity coaches when he auditioned on The Voice on Saturday night.

Former economic journalist and diplomat Peter Jay has died at the age of 87, his family has announced. Tributes have been paid to him by colleagues in both the political and media world following the news of his death.

A woman is getting paid to humilate men in the most surprising way.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent SAN SEBASTIAN — Released Sept. 21, Netflix’s latest data dump for first half 2024 estimated that non-English stories were “hugely popular,” making up early a third of all its viewing.

Lily Allen has admitted that she “had children for all the wrong reasons”.The singer had two daughters, 12-year-old Marnie and 11-year-old Ethel with her ex-husband Sam Cooper when she was in her mid-20s.Speaking on her Miss Me? podcasts, which she hosts with Miquita Oliver, she said: “I think I had children for all the wrong reasons, really. Because I was yearning for unconditional love, which I haven’t felt in my life since I was a child.“And also, my career was at such high speed, high pressure, and I felt like very overwhelmed by what was happening.

The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has confirmed a permanent mural dedicated to late bassist Andy Rourke will go ahead.It comes after a crowdfunding campaign was set up by Joyce earlier this month to honour the late sticksman’s legacy and impact.Additionally, the campaign was also set up to raise funds for the charity organisation Pancreatic Cancer Action. This is notable as Rourke died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 59 last year.Now, Joyce has confirmed the crowdfunder for the mural, which will depict Rourke performing at Dundee’s Caird Hall in 1985, as captured in an image by tour photographer Nalinee Darmrong, has raised more than its initial £20,000 target.He told BBC Radio Manchester (via BBC News): “He was such a brilliant musician and such a great bloke that I thought a permanent memorial would be apt for the man.”The mural is due to be unveiled in November, which is pancreatic cancer awareness month and donors will receive a photograph print of the mural signed by Joyce and the mural artist.The mural will be created by renowned street artist Akse, who has previously depicted footballer Marcus Rashford in Withington and David Bowie on the side of a pub in Oak Street in Manchester’s Northern QuarterJoyce said he hoped it would raise awareness of “getting an early diagnosis”.Elsewhere, Morrissey fired his management team following Johnny Marr‘s statement refuting several claims regarding The Smiths earlier this week.The former Smiths singer took to his website to announce that he had parted ways with his management, but offered no further details.

Matt Damon has always been Ben Affleck’s bestie, but that doesn’t mean he necessarily approves of all his actions… Especially when it comes to his divorce from Jennifer Lopez!