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Wales Online
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher gives emotional update after wife's 'reveal'
Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher gives emotional update after wife's 'reveal' Former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz have been filming the third series of Fletcher's Farm and they have some exciting news to share with viewers Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz moved to a 120-acre farm in the Peak District in 2020 (Image: ITV ) Kelvin Fletcher has shared some thrilling yet poignant details about the next season of Fletcher's Farm with fans. The beloved Emmerdale actor took to Instagram to make the announcement alongside his wife, Liz. In a post on the show's Instagram story, Liz told Kelvin she had a "reveal" before saying: "Don't worry, I am not pregnant." Instead, she surprised him with her own artwork, unveiling a painting she had completed to adorn one of their guest cottages. Kelvin also issued an update to say they were actively filming the new series, promising its launch "at the end of the year" directly from their farm, reports Cheshire Live. He also divulged some heartfelt news about recent additions to their farm that arrived during the springtime. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newslett The initial Instagram story captures Kelvin ascending the cottage stairs towards Liz, before he says to the camera: "Just in the cottage. Liz has just done a quick clean as we're waiting for some new guests, and we're just filming a little bit of... what is it?" "It's a reveal," responds Liz playfully before reassuring with a grin: "Don't worry, I'm not pregnant." Article continues below Liz proceeded to present her painted creation to Kelvin whose reaction was more subdued compared to cameraman Sam, who exclaimed: "I love it." Kelvin lightheartedly remarked: "It does look good on here (the camera), but to the naked eye.." Subsequently, Kelvin reappears outdoors to offer the latest insights into their personal life and the much-anticipated upcoming series of Fletcher's Farm. He started off by saying: "Hey guys, I just thought I'd jump on. I feel like I've not been on here for a little bit, catching up with everybody. Hope you're all well, couple of things to report. "We are in the midst of series three filming at the minute, that's very busy. We've got, obviously, a camera crew and a film crew here every day. "We're just capturing every day on the farm. Obviously, lambing has been and gone now. The sheep are thriving. The lambs are looking amazing. "It's been the best lambing experience we've ever had. Spoiler alert. Without a little bit of drama as well, though, which I'm sure you can all see on the TV show." Kelvin then touched upon the release date of the series, without specifying an exact date. He said: "I think end of the year it's coming out. "We have not been given any proper dates yet, but series three, I keep being asked, 'when is it on?' Autumn time it normally comes on. "Cows are in calf. They're about to calf. We've got some paddock grazing setups. We're getting a bit geeky with our grass products, and you'll have also seen from our previous posts that we're a mixed farm now." He added that they have experienced a "farm revelation" as the farm has managed to grow oats for the first time in 20 years. To conclude the video, Kelvin hinted at some "exciting things happening in the barn". "We've got some exciting projects coming up, we've got an amazing event coming up, there's a lot coming up. Article continues below "I'm just trying to think strategically, what I can say and what I can't, spoiler alert, and all that. Thanks again for all your support, your messages, it means so much."
Wales Online
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Escape to the Country buyers left speechless after host's mystery house 'challenge'
BBC Escape to the Country buyers left speechless after host's mystery house 'challenge' Escape to the Country host Alistair Appleton was on hand to help married couple Grace and Joe relocate to Cheshire on Wednesday A pair of Escape to the Country house hunters were taken aback when they were shown a "risky" mystery house on Wednesday (May 7). During the recent episode of the BBC show, presenter Alistair Appleton introduced viewers to Grace and Joe, a married duo who had moved from Miami to pursue life amid Cheshire's scenic landscapes. Grace, originally from Manchester, had spent 25 years in America, but longed to return home. Meanwhile, Joe was eager to plant roots in England's charming countryside after previously living in the UK. With a generous £800,000 budget, the couple desired a detached property with open-plan living spaces, a spacious kitchen, three or four bedrooms, and a garden suitable for pets. In addition, they insisted on a modern home that was within an hour's distance of Grace's family in Manchester, reports Cheshire Live. Grace and Joe were looking for their dream home in Cheshire on Wednesday (May 7) Article continues below BBC Escape to the Country star sparks frenzy with show update READ MORE: After visiting two homes that ticked their boxes, Alistair decided to "challenge" them with the mystery house. "I'll be frank, this is going to be a risky mystery house because it feels to me that Grace and Joe really want to move their Miami house over into Cheshire, but it sort of misses a trick," he said. "Because what we've got here is an amazing slice of Victorian Cheshire with great period bones, and that's gonna challenge them aesthetically, but I think it could be a really interesting option." The sizeable Helsby residence was nestled under an ancient Iron Age hill fort, and came with three reception rooms, six bedrooms, and a secure garden. Upon arriving at the detached Victorian house, Alistair confessed to the couple: "I've got butterflies showing you this." The buyers made an unexpected U-turn after seeing the mystery house "It's haunted... It's a bit of a shock," Joe joked, while Grace expressed her curiosity, stating she was "definitely intrigued" by the property's "grand" appearance. Despite some initial hesitance, the pair were "pleasantly surprised" by the red brick dwelling, realising they had been too narrow in their search. Grace later reflected on the home's interior, saying, "It's got great bones. I mean, the inside was spectacular. Everywhere you looked there was something new that took you by surprise. Article continues below "It wasn't what we had asked for but it really took us by surprise and has definitely got us thinking." Joe added: "I was walking around and thinking, 'This could work'. I'm blown away at the possibility of accepting something like this." Escape to the Country airs weekdays at 3pm on BBC One
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Pregnant woman visited boyfriend in UK jail - and ended up behind bars herself
Liverpool Crown Court heard Katie Carter had previously received an 18-month suspended sentence for two class A drug supply offences while her partner Paul Cordingley was given an immediate jail term A pregnant woman ended up behind bars after visiting her drug-dealing boyfriend in prison. Days before, Katie Carter, of Cheshire, had previously stood in court alongside her partner, but while he was imprisoned, she was spared. However, she squandered this second chance by smuggling cannabis into HMP Altcourse, concealing the drugs within the hollowed-out soles of a pair of trainers she'd brought for him to wear. The court heard their relationship was the "catalyst" for her criminal activities, with the mother to a 17-month-old baby said to have been "acting in his thrall", according to the Liverpool Echo. Liverpool Crown Court heard that Carter had previously received an 18-month suspended sentence for two class A drug supply offences on April 4, 2023, while her partner Paul Cordingley was given an immediate jail term at the same hearing. Just over two weeks later, on April 20, Carter visited him at Altcourse prison, bringing with her several items of clothing for him to wear during his sentence, including a pair of Nike React trainers. However, prosecutor Derek Jones explained how prison officers "noticed something amiss" when the shoes were scanned by an X-ray machine. They found that the soles of each shoe had been "hollowed out", and discovered quantities of cannabis resin hidden inside. One was discovered to hold 65.3g of the class B drug, with another 30.8g found in the other, substances worth between £950 and £1,400 on the streets. Carter, from Cranage Avenue in Handforth, claimed she "knew nothing about the presence of the drugs" during her interview with detectives, reports Cheshire Live. Mr Jones added: "She does appear to be in the thrall of Mr Cordingley." Carter's only previous trouble with the law was a case before Chester Crown Court in spring 2023 for being involved in the supply of class A drugs, coincidentally, the sentencing hearing fell on the same day she discovered she was pregnant. Callum Ross, defending, told the court: "She accepts and respects the finding of the jury. She stands by what she said in terms of her explanation. "The crown's case was that she had been persuaded and pressured into her involvement. The jury were sure that she knew what she was doing. There is no suggestion that she benefited financially from this operation. From April 2023 until now, she has stayed out of trouble. That suspended sentence, since then, has had a chance to bite and has been hanging over her head while she has remained out of trouble. "She now has a child. She is the sole carer to him. She has been working diligently with social services to retain custody of her baby and to ensure that her son's needs are met. She does that, albeit with assistance, as a single parent. He would suffer a significant impact if his mother were to be sent to prison. "There is a very different side to this defendant, a positive, hard working, kind, caring, resourceful woman who tries to give back to society and has done in her years of work. She recognises now, albeit late in the day, the impact that Mr Cordingley has had on her. She has ended that relationship. "She has had support and assistance from a women's refuge. To put it bluntly, she has recognised that, before she met Mr Cordingley, she was a woman of good character. He was, in my submission, the catalyst in removing her good character and causing her offending behaviour. She has cut him out, and that will benefit her in the future. You honour will have read about her mental health difficulties." Carter was found guilty of conveying a prohibited article into a prison following a trial. Appearing in the dock wearing a black blazer over a white top, she held her head back and closed her eyes before nodding as she was jailed for a year. Sentencing, Judge Stuart Driver KC said: "Case law establishes that immediate custody is usually necessary in cases where drugs are smuggled into prison. There are significant mitigating features that make this a sad case. You now have a one-year-old child. Fortunately, you and your child have lived with your parents and they can continue with his care if you are absent. Nevertheless, the court acknowledges the punishment that you would feel if you were separated and that that must have a negative impact on your child. "I note that you were of previous good character before you became involved with Mr Cordingley, and I am satisfied that he is largely responsible for both sets of offences. You performed the community requirements of the suspended sentence order very well. You have your mental health problems and there was a delay of about a year before you were charged with these offences, although the delay since then was largely caused by your denial. "For those reasons, the sentence I am going to pass is significantly lower than it might otherwise have been. Although there is strong personal mitigation, a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and although custody will have a harmful impact on others, I cannot conclude that the sentence can properly be suspended in this case."
Telegraph
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Ed Sheeran: Seven people proposed at my concert
Seven people proposed to their partners at one of Ed Sheeran 's concerts, the singer has revealed. Sheeran, 34, admitted that fans proposing to their partners while he's performing his popular love songs, including Perfect and Thinking Out Loud, has become a 'trend'. Asked by Richard E Grant, the actor, whether he had heard of the 'Ed Sheeran effect' on people popping the question, the British singer-songwriter responded: 'There's become a trend at my concerts where, in either Perfect or Thinking Out Loud, you just hear little cheers from around the stadiums and it is people that get engaged.' Grant joked that 'marriage proposals globally have gone up 400 per cent' because of the singer's chart-topping love songs. Sheeran said: 'There was one concert where there was like seven proposals, and in my head on like the sixth and seventh one, I was like, 'Imagine being that bloke, where you've planned it out and then five people propose before, and then it just sort of takes all the wind out of the sails, and you're like might as well do it now.' 'It's definitely become a trend,' he added. Andrew Gunning, from Crewe, proposed to his wife Tanya during an Ed Sheeran concert in Manchester in June 2022 because he is 'her favourite artist'. The 38-year-old, who popped the question while Sheeran played his song Overpass Graffiti, told Cheshire Live after the event that he had been 'bricking it' and that he was 'worried the proposal wasn't good enough for her.'. He said: 'I knew that I'd never be able to get the proper reaction from her during a meal or something. 'I know she hates big crowds and wouldn't like the attention. But we were going to Ed Sheeran on the Sunday after getting back from Majorca on the Friday, so I thought I'd ask her there.' The proposal, filmed by nearby concertgoers, subsequently went viral on social media, with the video being viewed more than four million times on TikTok. 'When Perfect came on, that was it' Ryan McNulty, 37, decided to propose to Nicole Cairns, his girlfriend of five years, while Sheeran performed his song Perfect during the Belfast concert in 2022. He said: 'That song Perfect, that's our song and when that song came on, my sister had the ring and she gave me it and that was it.' Sheeran and Grant discussed the proposal phenomenon during an appearance as guests on Scott Mills's BBC Radio 2 breakfast show to unveil his new song Azizam, which the singer explained means 'my dear' in Farsi. 'It means 'my love' or 'my dear' in Farsi, and the producer I made it with is Persian. It was something I've just never done before and it was exciting and new,' he said. Grant, 67, who is promoting Death Of A Unicorn, a new comedy horror film, also asked Sheeran who he would like to play him in a biopic. The Grammy-winning musician said Rupert Grint, the Harry Potter star and fellow redhead who played him in his music video for Lego House.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Couple have same heart surgery within days - and five more local stories you missed this week
A couple who underwent the same life-saving heart surgery at the same hospital within the space of a few days feature in our best local stories of the week. Cheshire Live reported how Donald and Joan Curzon - who have been married for 56 years - are now recovering from their operations at their home near Winsford. Elsewhere, a former Miss Wales finalist has won a £6m house in the Omaze draw and German tourists travelled 700 miles to Scotland for a pie. You can read the full version of each of our selected articles through the links under each story – or read more top headlines from around the UK's regions on the Yahoo UK local news page. A married Cheshire couple of 56 years have hailed the "marvellous" care they received after both undergoing the same life-saving heart surgery within the space of a week. Donald and Joan Curzon both needed surgery for a transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) after separately being referred to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust's (UHNM) cardiology department. Donald, 86, and Joan, 77, are now recovering at their home in Meadow Bank, near Winsford, following their treatment at the Royal Stoke hospital earlier in the month. Read the full story from Cheshire Live A former finalist in Miss Wales who has never owned her own home has won a spectacular £6m home through the Omaze million pound house draw. Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, had been living with her family until she won the property. Vicky is now the owner of a New England-style coastal property in Norfolk inspired by the architecture found in Cape Cod and the Hamptons in the United States. Her incredible new home is the most valuable property ever to be offered in a UK prize draw. Read the full story from Wales Online Two childhood sweethearts have been reunited after 85 years thanks to an old school photo. Jim Dougal and Betty Davidson used to walk to school together hand in hand in Eyemouth in the Scottish Borders in the 1930s. They lost touch after Jim's family moved away in about 1939, but his son Alistair's efforts to trace all the members of a class photo from 1936 brought them back together. Read the full story from the Daily Record The opportunity for Kernewek, the Cornish language, being taught in all schools in Cornwall took a step forward yesterday (Wednesday, March 26) when Anna Gelderd MP delivered a 'ten minute rule bill' in parliament calling for Cornish to have equal status to the other four Celtic languages of the UK. The MP, backed by Cornwall's five other MPs, would like to see children being able to learn Kernewek in all primary schools. She pointed out that Cornish is still not formally embedded in secondary or higher education. Read the full story from Cornwall Live A tourist travelled all the way from Berlin to West Lothian to try an award-winning speciality pie. Paul and Christine Boyle have enjoyed a surge in business after their kebab pie went viral for winning the "pie of pies" title at the 2025 British Pie Awards in Leicestershire. Now, a tourist from Germany embarked on a journey over 700 miles via Prague, Leicester and Newcastle, to Boghall Butchers in Bathgate. Michael Hunter travelled with a friend and is no stranger to kebab meat with over 1,000 shops in Berlin. Read the full story from Edinburgh Live Police swooped to help a lost swan outside a Coventry school just before home time on Tuesday afternoon (25 March). A few people picking up their little ones at Grange Hurst Primary on Anderton Road were in a bit of flap when they spotted the seemingly lost bird. But a police officer was on hand and the long arm, or should that be neck, of the law managed to save the day, by ushering the swan towards more familiar ground. Read the full story from Coventry Live
