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Loose Women star addresses shock departure of Denise Welch and Nadia Sawalha from ITV series

Loose Women star addresses shock departure of Denise Welch and Nadia Sawalha from ITV series

Loose Women has lost two of its popular panelists – and while their co-star, Charlene White, has said the change is “difficult”, she also believes a shake-up is necessary. This month, Nadia Sawalha revealed she had been dropped from the show, with Denise Welch announcing soon after that she was stepping away after 25 years. The news arrived after budget cuts at ITV meant that the length of each episode was cut from one hour to 30 minutes, and the studio audience was axed, leaving a level of uncertainty behind the scenes. ITN newsreader White, who has been on the series since 2021, is keeping positive despite the departure of Sawalha and Welch, telling BANG: “I think if you’re going to have a debate programme, which it is, then it’s important to mix it up. It’s important to have newer voices come in, because that’s what keeps it fresh, that’s what keeps it current, that’s what keeps it interesting.” ‘Loose Women’ panelist Charlene White is remaining on the show (ITV) It’s been reported by The …

Wladimir Klitschko Shares 'Profound Shock And Grief' Over Hayden Panettiere's Death

Wladimir Klitschko Shares 'Profound Shock And Grief' Over Hayden Panettiere's Death

Hayden Panettiere The former fiancé of actor Hayden Panettiere has said that he and his family are “going through a time of profound shock and grief” in the wake of her death. Over the weekend, the Golden Globe nominee died at the age of 36, with an investigation into her death currently ongoing. In life, Hayden was the mother to 11-year-old Kaya, whose father, the Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko, she was in an on-off relationship with for the better part of a decade. Posting on X on Tuesday morning, Wladimir wrote: “The announcement of Hayden’s tragic death saddens me deeply. She left this world far too soon. Hayden was, although no longer my partner, an important part of my life and the mother of our daughter, Kaya. “She built an incredible career through immense talent, while also facing the darker sides of a very demanding industry. Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.” “To our daughter Kaya, I will always speak of her mother with respect and …

Emmerdale’s Gabby Thomas to make shock discovery after Billy’s attack

Emmerdale’s Gabby Thomas to make shock discovery after Billy’s attack

Emmerdale spoilers follow. Emmerdale’s Gabby Thomas is set to make a shocking discovery next week, in the wake of Billy Fletcher’s attack. But will this information shed some light on who left Billy for dead? Earlier this summer, Gabby and Billy sparked up a romance – much to Dawn Fletcher’s annoyance. Despite being engaged to Joe Tate, Dawn realised she still had feelings for her ex-husband and began meddling in the new relationship. Related: Best streaming services Things escalated when the former spouses shared a kiss, with Caleb Miligan spilling the beans to taunt Joe. While Joe vented to Graham Foster, Billy decided to end things with an annoyed Gabby. In last night’s episode, Billy was found unconscious at the depot with a nasty head injury and was rushed to hospital. Caleb pointed the police in Joe’s direction but the latter told Dawn he wouldn’t have hurt Billy, despite knowing about the kiss. Next week, Billy remains comatose in the hospital, with Joe remaining suspect number one amid the attack. Billy’s condition doesn’t improve and …

Supermarket giant issues shock closing down announcement | US | News

Supermarket giant issues shock closing down announcement | US | News

Store closures are no longer just a problem facing Britain’s high streets. Across the world, major retailers are shutting branches as rising costs, changing shopping habits and economic pressures continue to reshape the industry. Now, one of America’s biggest supermarket chains, particularly in the Northeast, is pressing ahead with another wave of closures. Over the past 18 months, a major US grocery chain Stop & Shop has closed dozens of locations and will continue with the closures throughout the year. At least four more Stop & Shop locations will disappear as part of the company’s broader push to improve performance. Across the northeastern US, Stop & Shop has more than 350 stores spanning five states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. The retailer offers groceries, pharmaceutical needs, and home delivery. A Stop & Shop spokesperson told Inc.: “Each decision was made independently and is not part of a broader plan to close multiple locations. We do not have plans to close additional stores in this market at this time.” The added that …

I Just Learned What Total Eclipse Of The Heart Was Written About And I’m In Shock

I Just Learned What Total Eclipse Of The Heart Was Written About And I’m In Shock

Bonnie Tyler’s song Total Eclipse of the Heart (Turn Around) is one of those tracks that is just completely timeless. Every generation can appreciate the theatrics, the vocals and that intense music video. Despite being released over 40 years ago, the song still resonates with music fans and karaoke aficionados alike, with striking lyrics such as: “Together we can take it to the end of the line/your love is like a shadow on me all of the time” scattered throughout the lyrics. An unkind reading of the song could place it as a situationship that got out of hand, while others may see it as longing for a lost love but, uh, the inspiration was actually a lot more spooky than that. The inspiration behind Total Eclipse of the Heart You may want to hold onto your fangs here because actually, this song was inspired by, and written for a Nosferatu musical. Yes, really. In an interview with The Guardian back in 2023, Bonnie revealed that when she wanted to make the move from country rock to …

House Of The Dragon Actor Reacts To Character's Shock Death In Latest Episode

House Of The Dragon Actor Reacts To Character's Shock Death In Latest Episode

The cast of House Of The Dragon’s third season This article contains major spoilers for the latest season of House Of The Dragon. House Of The Dragon pulled no punches when it returned to our screens this week with its season three premiere. The latest instalment of the Game Of Thrones prequel debuted on Monday in the UK, and wasted no time in throwing viewers right back into the fierce battle between the Greens and the Blacks – with deadly consequences for one character in particular. In the latest fight, Rhaenyra Targaryen’s side was dealt a blow when her eldest son Jace Velaryon was killed in the fight. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about his surprise exit, British actor Harry Collett insisted he is “so happy with how it turned out” for his character. “It’s such a cool way to go,” he enthused. “It’s not just brushed under the carpet. It’s very impactful, in such a great and epic episode. “What a heroic death he gets to have. It’s not just some boring death. I’m …

Duplantis suffers shock defeat at Stockholm Diamond League

Duplantis suffers shock defeat at Stockholm Diamond League

STOCKHOLM, June 7 : Olympic champion Armand Duplantis fell short of his bid for a world record at the Stockholm Diamond League on Sunday, suffering a surprise defeat as Australia’s Kurtis Marschall clinched victory with a clearance of 5.90 metres on his third attempt. The defeat ended a run of 40 straight victories for the 26-year-old, who admitted he had one eye on his upcoming wedding. “It was time to lose, it was a very long time (since the last time). I can’t fathom that I won 40 in a row, it’s pretty sick, but it’s also sick that I lose in Stockholm, which is the most important competition of the year for me,” Duplantis told Swedish broadcaster SVT.  “This is not the last time I will lose, but I hope it’s the last time I lose in Stockholm, I’m going to make sure of that, that it doesn’t happen again.” Jumping in front of his home crowd, the hugely popular Duplantis was aiming to beat his previous best mark of 6.31 to break the …

Britain’s Borrowing Outlook Darkens As Energy Shock Deepens

Britain’s Borrowing Outlook Darkens As Energy Shock Deepens

Via City AM, The OBR says it underestimated the fiscal damage from the 2022 energy shock and will apply those lessons to the latest Middle East-driven price surge. Higher oil and gas prices could increase UK borrowing through debt interest, welfare payments, and pressure on departmental budgets. The Bank of England has warned that a severe energy shock could push inflation above 6% and force tighter monetary policy. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that government borrowing is set to spike as a result of the Iran war, as the Office for Budget Responsibility admitted it had underestimated the effects of the last energy price shock.  In a review of its forecasting models, the OBR suggested it had learned lessons from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which led to gas prices rising by around five times.  It said the overall impact on public finances “was to significantly increase government borrowing and debt” despite some government revenue being raised by taxes on energy companies’ profits and higher wage growth. The surge in government borrowing was driven by a rise in debt …