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Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside Michelle Ackerley's love life with age-gap husband as Morning Live star confirms she's pregnant
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PREGNANT BBC Morning Live presenter Michelle Ackerley has announced her happy baby news - but it hasn't been an easy ride. The 40-year-old confirmed her pregnancy live on air after revealing an emotional battle with infertility and endometriosis. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Michelle has announced her happy news following a fertility struggle Credit: Getty 4 The presenter shared a picture of the baby scan on social media Credit: Instagram Crimewatch Live star Michelle thrilled fans with the declaration while appearing alongside her co-host Gethin Jones. Michelle revealed: "Yes, I am four months pregnant!" She added: "I still can't quite believe it myself really." The mum-to-be married her sports coach husband Ben Ryan last year. Former rugby star Ben, 53, and Michelle dated for two years before they got engaged during a forest proposal in April 2022. The sports coach - who helped scoop a gold medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016 - is now a performance director at English Premier League football team Brentford FC. Speaking about her doting husband Ben, she admitted: "He has been so chilled. "The thing is, I'm not really sleeping well at the moment so I've been waking up in the middle of the night at 3am and I've been taking it upon myself to wake Ben up and say this is what we are going to have to get used to!" The TV presenter told followers on social media: "I can't believe it's nearly been a year since getting married and I honestly didn't think 12months on that I'd be writing a post sharing that I'm pregnant… "I wanted to share though as my journey with endometriosis and infertility is something I finally felt confident to start speaking about more openly last year - realising how many other women were going through similar experiences. "Feeling part of a community - especially when it comes to women's health can really make a difference. Michelle Ackerley is worlds away from Morning Live as she parties in nightclub in daring slashed dress "Even at the very start of this year I was gearing up for yet another endo procedure and trying to come to terms with the mental and physical impact they can have. "It has been quite the emotional rollercoaster. The news of falling pregnant really came as a massive surprise to both of us. We still can't quite believe it. "And so in October, the start of a new chapter begins for @benryan7s and I, albeit with nervous and cautious excitement." In a previous interview with Closer, she explained about dealing with menopause-like symptoms aged 24 and having HRT injections. She said: "It worked, but basically put me into an early form of menopause for 18 months. "I was given monthly injections into my stomach, which made my periods completely stop. I'd experience these intense hot flushes, my skin became itchy and sore and I had (acne) breakouts on my face. "I suffered extreme mood swings so I was all over the place, feeling really panicky and then really angry. "I was experiencing intense pain with my endometriosis and heavy bleeding," Michelle shared. The radio presenter previously told Hello! about Ben: "One of the things I love about Ben is that he has such a calm aura about him and I feel safe around him. "He's also great fun; we've also got the same sense of humour and we can just spend all of our time together cracking up laughing at stupid things." The TV star is the daughter of television presenter and life coach Mavis, who she often appears with on shows including Morning Live and BBC's Dirty Rotten Scammers. The presenter, who was born in Manchester, began her career in local radio. She then moved onto BBC Watchdog, followed by The One Show, Fantasy Homes By The Sea and Loose Women. She has also starred in Celebrity Mastermind, Celebrity MasterChef and World's Strongest Man. 4 Michelle and her husband Ben were married last year Credit: Instagram
Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
'Night Watcher' who tied up terrified woman and stole £1.4m worth of jewellery seen in new CCTV
A huge hunt is underway to snare the attacker who brutally assaulted the woman and forced her to open safes in the shocking robbery in Sevenoaks, Kent on June 21 last year Police have shared new images in a desperate bid to hunt down an elusive"Night Watcher" suspect who stole £1.4million worth of jewellery. The violent robber ambushed a 63-year-old businesswoman alone in her home - pistol-whipping her across the forehead and splitting her head open - before tying her up in a terrifying two-hour ordeal. A huge hunt is underway to snare the attacker who forced the woman to open safes in the shocking robbery in Sevenoaks, Kent on June 21 last year, before escaping with the haul. Valuables stolen included diamond-encrusted earrings, a sapphire pendant and watches. Detectives have released images of the same makes and models of three of the watches stolen in the brazen robbery including a £55,000 Bvlgari watch snatched from the terrified victim's wrist as she was dragged upstairs and forced to open a safe. Officers hope that by releasing the images they will be able to find out where the pieces were sold on to. The watches police have released images of are the same make and model of those stolen. They include: a Bvlgari Lvcea which was worn by the victim when it was snatched worth £55,084, an 18ct white gold Patek Philippe Gondolo Quartz wristwatch worth £68,661, annd a Breguet Reine de Naples ladies watch valued at £40,043. The robbery was featured on Crimewatch Live last month. Detective Inspector Maxine Harris of Kent Police who is leading the investigation, said: "The response to our appeals including the Crimewatch episode has been encouraging and our officers are continuing to actively explore information and names of interest provided from members of the public. "Our investigation also includes finding out where the stolen jewellery and other possessions may have been sold onto. We really want people to look at these latest images which show some of the distinctive watches taken. One of these, a Bvlgari watch was snatched from the victim's wrist'" Kent Police also published several appeals following the burglary, after officers identified CCTV images of a suspect on a bike. He was found to have also used the train network and had accessed stations including Staplehurst, Marden and Hildenborough. The man was wearing a face mask, cream coloured baseball cap and had trainers with distinctive red soles. He sometimes wore a high-visibility top when cycling. An extensive investigation remains ongoing, and the suspect is now also being formally linked to at least five other burglaries in Kent since 2016. These include victims in Tonbridge, Maidstone, Marden and Ide Hill near Westerham. Police added: "We are continuing to make significant and extensive enquiries to track down the man responsible for this cowardly assault and burglary.'It is possible he has strong connections to the Staplehurst area, although we are not discounting that he may live outside of Kent. He should not be approached."
BBC News
20-03-2025
- BBC News
Crimewatch appeal as police warn of York gold burglaries spate
Officers are investigating a spate of burglaries in York predominantly targeting family gold in Asian Yorkshire Police said the 10 break-ins were reported in the east of the city between 21 January and 16 March, with the force believing properties had been surveilled in family had more than £100,000 worth of gold stolen, including jewellery that had been accumulated over generations, while another household had a suitcase stolen that contained £6,000 in cash and £6,000 worth of appeal for information is set to feature on BBC's Crimewatch Live on Friday, with investigations by the force continuing. Det Ch Insp Shaun Page said: "I believe that there is information within the local community that will help us and I'm hopeful that tomorrow's appeal on Crimewatch will generate positive lines of inquiry." As part of the appeal, police released a CCTV image of a masked burglar captured at one of the targeted properties in Heworth."Our neighbourhood policing team is working closely with our local communities to issue crime prevention advice," the officer added."I would urge anyone who has gold within their property to be aware that the price of gold has recently surged - please think about simple steps that you can take to deter thieves away from your property." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Yahoo
Burglar hit pensioner on head with gun in Sevenoaks linked to five other raids
A burglar beat a pensioner on the head with a gun in her garden before tying her up and ransacking her home in Sevenoaks. Around 50 items were stolen on June 21, 2024, from the home near Wildernesse Golf Club according to an "extensive investigation". Kent Police linked the suspect to five other burglaries in Kent since 2016, with a renewed appeal being issued on BBC Crimewatch yesterday (March 18). During the burglary at around 3.55pm, the suspect approached the victim in her garden and struck her head with the gun. The woman was then restrained whilst at least 50 items were stolen, including rings, pendants and watches from her home. (Image: Kent Police) Kent Police published several appeals following the burglary after officers identified CCTV images of a suspect on a bike. He was established to have also used the train network and had accessed stations including Staplehurst, Marden and Hildenborough. The man was wearing a face mask, cream coloured baseball cap and had trainers with distinctive red soles. He sometimes wore a high-visibility top when cycling. An extensive investigation remains ongoing, and the suspect is now also being formally linked to burglaries in Tonbridge, Maidstone, Marden and Ide Hill near Westerham since 2016. Detective Inspector Maxine Harris spoke about the investigation on Crimewatch Live to urge viewers to listen to an audio clip which includes demands made by the offender to his victim. The show also aired some of the latest images linked to the case, including that of a bag carried by the suspect - possibly a Timbuk2 brand. (Image: Kent Police) Enhanced photos were also published of the suspect's appearance and clothing, as well as his partially disguised face. Detective Inspector Maxine Harris said: 'We are continuing to make significant and extensive enquiries to track down the man responsible for this cowardly assault and burglary. 'It is possible he has strong connections to the Staplehurst area, although we are not discounting that he may live outside of Kent. He should not be approached.' DI Harris added: 'Our officers have been making further house-to-house enquiries throughout the Staplehurst area and we are now also urging residents to listen to the audio recording of the suspect's voice, which includes demands made to his terrified victim. 'If you think this voice sounds even vaguely familiar to someone you may know it is vital that you contact us.' Anyone with information can provide this through the online Public Portal. You can also call Kent Police on 01622 652006 quoting reference 46/102682/24. If you prefer to be anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, or by using the online form.
BBC News
12-03-2025
- BBC News
Hair found in water in Christchurch woman's murder inquiry
Tests are being carried out on possible human hair discovered in a waterway as part of a police investigation into a "no-body" Buckley, 54, was last seen at a shop in March, Cambridgeshire, on 28 January. Karl Hutchings, of The Hill in Christchurch, has been charged with her Insp Rich Stott said dive teams had searched water along the Sixteen Foot Drain between Bedlam Bridge and Boots Bridge after a fisherman found the detective appeared on BBC One's Crimewatch Live to appeal for more information and for dashcam footage from the March and Christchurch areas on 29 and 30 January. In February, detectives said they were treating the disappearance of Ms Buckley as murder because she had not been seen since Insp Stott shared more details about the investigation with the Crimewatch team, including that blood found at an address linked to Ms Buckley has been confirmed as hers. He said: "We strongly believe Julie may have come to harm and we're carrying out thorough searches of the area."Our dive teams have been searching the water around the Bedlam Bridge and Boots Bridge areas and a fisherman discovered what we believe to be human hair in the water. "We're awaiting results from that hair to ascertain if it belongs to Julie."In addition, a witness has come forward about seeing a car at Bedlam Bridge at about 21:30 GMT on 30 January. "It was in a strange position, on the wrong side of the road," Det Insp Stott told the BBC programme. "They believe they saw somebody throwing something into the water, it was out of the ordinary and they noticed it as a standout situation."He appealed for dog walkers, fishermen, farmers and land owners in the area to come forward if they noticed "disturbed land or anything unusual or out of place". Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
