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Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders' Slater sisters stars living very different lives now as Zoe returns
From EastEnders mainstays to personal tragedy and a new career as security in B&M Bargains, the Slater sister actresses' lives have all gone in different directions Excited EastEnders fans are bracing for a bombshell - Michelle Ryan appears be returning to Albert Square! The 41-year-old TV star famously played Zoe Slater on the BBC soap from 2000 until 2005, and appearing in 559 episodes and her character was involved in one of the most explosive and iconic lines of soap history. Who could forget when she told Jessie Wallace's character Kat Slater that she couldn't boss her around, famously yelling: "You ain't my mother!" Kat screeched back to deliver the explosive response: "Yes I am!" and the moment cemented the family as EastEnders royalty. Of course, the pair are two of five Slater sisters. Ahead of her expected Walford return, the Mirror remembers them all with their five lives going in very different directions since they found fame. Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) Jessie Wallace continued working in soapland, even when the Slater family dwindled and has been on and off the soap for almost 25 years. She was dramatically suspended from the BBC show early 2020 after being accused of being drunk on set. Jessie, 53, was written out of storylines for a brief period but made a triumphant return two months later. It was the second time her partying has got her into trouble with BBC bosses. Back in the 2000s, she was previously suspended from the show, and then in 2003, she was convicted on a drink-driving charge. In 2018 she was sent home from the British Soap Awards for being tipsy but remains a certified Square legend. Hayley Slater (Katie Jarvis) Katie Jarvis joined the Slater gang in 2018 but she didn't last long on the Swquare. The 32-year-old is a mother to two kids, and since leaving EastEnders has ditched acting in favour of working as a security guard in at B&M Bargains in Romford, east London. Katie previously explained to the Daily Star: "I've taken a step back from acting. I've got a job and I'm looking after my kids." In May 2021, it was revealed she will stand trial for assault and racially aggravated harassment, having appeared before Basildon Crown Court. The star was charged with racially aggravated harassment, common assault and two counts of assault by beating. In court, she spoke only to confirm her personal details and to deny the four charges, and she was bailed until her trial date of April 19th next year. The accusations relate to an alleged incident in Southend in Essex on July 31 2020. Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) Returning Zoe Slater was the baby sister of the Slater clan and was portrayed by Michelle Ryan. Since leaving the Square, Michelle has continued to act and has starred in several high shows including Doctor Who, Mansfield Park, Miss Marple and Merlin. Zoe also won the lead role of Jaime Sommers in the Bionic Woman reboot across the pond but sadly it was cancelled after just one series. In 2011, Michelle played Helena from A Midsummer Night's Dream in the BBC Learning project, Off By Heart Shakespeare.2. Also in 2012, Michelle toured with in a production of Cabaret which played in London's West End and now fans can't wait to see her big return to Walford. Little Mo (Kacey Ainsworth) Kacey Ainsworth - famed for playing tormented Little Mo, the quiet Slater sister - left EastEnders in 2006. The star went on to appear in The Bill and Holby Blue as well as Casualty, Grantchester and The Worst Witch. Kacey is almost unrecognisable since her EastEnders days as she has overhauled her appearance by swapping her dark locks in favour of platinum blonde tones. She has also embraced a shorter style by chopping off her former shoulder-length tresses into a chic bob. Lynne Hobbs (Elaine Lordan) Elaine Lordan played Lynne Hobbs on the soap from 2000 until 2004. The year after she left the soap, Elaine went to the jungle for I'm A Celebrity but only lasted a day after she passed out twice. She also appeared on Soapstar Superstar in 2007 but was the first celeb to the voted out. Elaine has also battled tragedy in her personal life after marrying her husband, Peter Manuel, in 2005 when their baby son died when he was just a few days old. The baby needed surgery for a diaphragmatic hernia and tragically died just nine months after Elaine's mum, Bernie, had taken her own life. Two years later, Elaine and her husband were expecting another baby but she suffered a miscarriage and just 12 months later she lost her father.
Sunday World
27-04-2025
- Sunday World
Dad-of-four stole over €4,000 of Lego to feed drug habit
After hearing Peter Stewart had been given a 12-month sentence for similar offending last week Peter Stewart, pictured previously, answering his door to our reporter A father-of-four who stole more than €4,000 of Lego to feed his drug habit has been handed an eight month-jail sentence. After hearing Peter Stewart had been given a 12-month sentence for similar offending last week, and was due for release in October, District Judge Mark Hamill ordered that his new jail term 'start today'. Stewart, from Finvoy Street in Belfast, entered guilty pleas to 12 charges theft and one of attempted theft, committed on dates between August 30 and October 24, 2023. A previous hearing was told he stole the Lego from branches of Tesco, B&M Bargains and Smyths Toys. Stewart, who appeared in court on Wednesday by video-link from prison, was identified from CCTV footage. Defence counsel Stuart Magee said his client had stolen the high-value items to feed his drug addiction. Imposing the eight-month sentence, District Judge Mark Hamill warned Stewart he could expect a harsher sentence if he kept offending.
Sunday World
22-04-2025
- Sunday World
Shoplifting mum given jail term and daughter warned to pay restitution
A plea and sentencing hearing for 54-year-old Eileen Singh and her daughter Shannon Wilson (29) was previously adjourned to allow them time to gather restitution The defendants, from Marchioness Street in Belfast, admitted theft from B&M Bargains at Bow Street Mall in the city on December 3 last year A mum and daughter who stole £1,300 of Christmas shopping have made no repayments, a court has been told. A plea and sentencing hearing for 54-year-old Eileen Singh and her daughter Shannon Wilson (29) was previously adjourned to allow them time to gather restitution. Appearing at Lisburn Magistrates Court on Thursday, defence counsel Peter Coiley said he was empty-handed. District Judge Rosie Watters replied: 'Oh dear. They haven't exactly covered themselves in glory. No money — not even a pound — and they have behaved so badly.' The defendants, from Marchioness Street in Belfast, admitted theft from B&M Bargains at Bow Street Mall in the city on December 3 last year. Singh admitted stealing £300 of toys, and her daughter admitted taking £1,000 of 'perfume, toys, Lego and other household items'. Mr Coiley accepted the thefts were committed in the run-up to Christmas. He said Singh had no money to make repayments because she had moved home and had to decorate. He claimed the high cost of living meant Wilson was not in a position to make restitution. The judge said the pair 'went out to do Christmas shopping for the kids without taking any money with them, and they thought they would get away with it'. She told Singh: 'You have a terrible record for shoplifting, and it looks to me as if that's just what you do. 'I have no alternative but to impose an immediate custodial sentence of eight months.' Singh was also handed a £25 offender levy and ordered to pay £200 restitution. Turning to Wilson, who was protesting at her mother being taken to the cells, Judge Watters said it was 'amazing' she had a clear record 'considering what your mother is'. In addition to a 240-hour community service order, the judge told her she would have to pay back £600. She also warned Wilson that if she failed to complete the order or committed further offences, 'you will be brought back here and dealt with differently'. Singh was freed on bail pending an appeal of the sentence. She was banned from entering any branch of B&M Bargains in the meantime.
