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Metro
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Charles Bronson 'thrilled' to become godparent to girl, 6
Charles Bronson has become godfather to a six-year-old girl whose mum is campaigning for the long-serving prisoner's release. The notorious inmate has struck up a relationship with Maisie Mcneice and her daughter Angel, who have been in regular contact with him. Maisie, 25, from Primrose Hill, north London, is gathering support for his release and is organising a show displaying his artwork. She talks to the 72-year-old every day on the phone and feels she can trust him to look out for Angel, who has also exchanged letters with Bronson. Maisie said: 'They talk to each other all the time on the phone and he adores Angel. 'They've always had a good relationship, he sends her letters and art and she's sent him letters and her own art as well. 'They've always had a nice little relationship and I know I can trust Charlie completely.' Bronson, who has changed his name to Charles Salvador, left Maisie a voicemail saying 'I take it very, very seriously being a godparent' and he is going to take Angel 'to some lovely places' when he is released. He describes Maisie – who has visited Bronson over the past year – as a 'lovely' person who makes up for 'all the pain and misery' in the world. 'Charlie is thrilled at becoming Angel's godfather, it's not just something that he is putting his name to, he is taking it seriously,' Maisie said. Bronson has spent 51 years in prison after first being jailed for armed robbery, before having his term repeatedly extended for attacks on prison staff and inmates. He has taken 11 people hostage. However the admin worker wants the art show in London to reflect the 'positives' in Bronson's life, from his childhood up to the present. The former bare knuckle fighter, who is being held at HMP Woodhill in Buckinghamshire, is preparing for a ninth parole hearing which is due to take place in October. He is one of the UK's longest-serving prisoners. In September 2024, he told Metro that 'my soul is good' and 'I've got no regrets' as he made the case for his release. He said: 'The people outside will go, oh, Charlie, never get out. 'He doesn't want to get out. Look what he's done there. 'Well, let me tell you something – I haven't done nothing bad for the last nearly 10 years. I've practically been a model prisoner. 'And that's down to my art. And I'm bloody proud of it.' Maisie has started a petition to grant Bronson his freedom, believing his long sentence is not 'necessary or justifiable.' Her family knew Bronson's family from Luton, with Maisie's mum initiating contact before her daughter began visiting and speaking on the phone. 'I think he deserves a chance which no one has given him for so long,' Maisie said. More Trending The Charles Salvador Bronson Art Exhibition! takes place at the Karma Sanctum Soho London on July 11, with visitors promised the chance to 'explore his raw and captivating pieces'. Entry is free but the proceeds from sales of art and merchandise will go to the Born For Art charity which Bronson co-founded. Do you have a story you would like to share? Contact MORE: Charles Bronson 'calls up pub to sing Frank Sinatra' during karaoke night MORE: Charles Bronson reveals his most memorable inmates during his 50 years inside MORE: High-tech 82ft laser shield could stop drones being flown into British prisons
Daily Mail
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nick Knowles, 62, and his fiancée Katie Dadzie, 34, pack on the PDA in snaps as she reveals the countdown to the wedding is ON after celebrating hen do
Nick Knowles ' fiancée Katie Dadzie celebrated the countdown to her big day on Friday as she took to Instagram with a series of loved up snaps. The lingerie brand boss, 34, and DIY SOS star, 62, began dating in 2021 after they met when their children became friends at a play centre before getting engaged in 2023. And after a long engagement their wedding day is drawing ever closer and the pair are looking more in love than ever. Taking to Instagram, Katie shared a series of sweet couple snaps as they packed on the PDA with a cheeky smooch. Katie also shared more memories from her hen do earlier this month as she posed with her friends in Nick Knowles masks. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Katie also made sure to show off her sparkling engagement ring as she shared a picture of her hand with a orange Haribo ring as her fake wedding ring. She captioned the post: 'AND THE COUNTDOWN IS ON MR KNOWLES!!!' Katie kicked off the wedding celebrations earlier this month at luxury boutique hotel Karma Sanctum as she was joined by close friends Kirsty Shaw-Rayner and Sherene Fuller. The group arrived on a beer bus and then headed through party district Soho wearing Nick Knowles face masks, much to the amusement of Katie, ahead of partying at Karma Sanctum. Katie was later entertained by two buff men dressed as a fireman and policeman as the party carried on into the early hours. The bride-to-be stepped out for her hen night in a white strapless mini-dress and diamante heels with her brunette locks styled in waves. Katie and the TV star have been subject to cruel trolling during their relationship, with critics mocking their age difference and financial setup. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, about the 'gold digger' jibes, Katie admitted they don't get to her as much as they used to because she and Nick know its not true. She captioned the post: 'AND THE COUNTDOWN IS ON MR KNOWLES!!!' Katie also made sure to show off her sparkling engagement ring as she shared a picture of her hand with a orange Haribo ring as her fake wedding ring She said: 'I think at the start, it was probably more irritating, especially for my family. But now those comments kind of just pass over me because we both know it's not true. 'Nick works hard, he has what he has. I work hard, I have what I have and then we buy each other stuff.' Katie continued: 'We're both really comfortable with where we are with that and you will always get it because there's an age gap. 'I know plenty of people who are together and the same age where someone's using the other one for money and they're not happy. 'So as long as I know it's not true and he knows it's not true, I think that's, that's pretty much all that matters.' Nick has an estimated £7.5 million net worth but Katie has built up an impressive lingerie brand, having launched Boa Boa in 2022. She has proved to be her own best advert for the brand, modelling the skimpy looks to her 102,000 Instagram followers. Katie revealed her battle with endometriosis has impacted the pictures she posts as she is now on a mission to show off her 'real' figure. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. It can cause pelvic pain, heavy periods, and difficulty getting pregnant. Speaking about how she wants to represent real women Katie shared : 'I've got slightly better at trying to show slightly more real, as in I've put weight on recently so I know I can't just have the better picture of me where I haven't eaten at the start of the morning. 'I've got horrendous endometriosis, so I do bloat terribly but that's the company ethos that it's underwear that's made to fit you regardless of your size.'
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nick Knowles, 62, looks dapper in a tweed suit while glam fiancée Katie Dadzie, 34, stuns in a floral embellished coat at the RHS Chelsea Flower show
Nick Knowles and fiancée Katie Dadzie pulled out all the stops on Monday as they attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show held at the held at The Royal Hospital in London. The DIY SOS star, 62, cut a dapper figure as he donned a brown tweed suit paired with a pale pink shirt for the occasion. Nick teamed his smart look with brown brogues, while he carried a large umbrella should the weather take a turn for the worst. Meanwhile, Katie, 34, oozed glamour in a floral embellished coat very fitting for the event. Her long, white coat featured a red floral motif throughout complete with red piping, with the stunner accessorising her eye-catching look with tan wedges and a matching handbag. The couple looked as loved up as ever as they held hands and gazed at each other as they strolled among the crowds. The pair's appearance comes after Katie headed to London's West End with pals as she celebrated her hen party last week. The lingerie brand boss and the TV star began dating in 2021 after they met when their children became friends at a play centre before getting engaged in 2023. And Katie kicked off the wedding celebrations at luxury boutique hotel Karma Sanctum as she was joined by close friends Kirsty Shaw-Rayner and Sherene Fuller. The group arrived on a beer bus and then headed through party district Soho wearing Nick Knowles face masks, much to the amusement of Katie, ahead of partying at Karma Sanctum. Katie was later entertained by two buff men dressed as a fireman and policeman as the party carried on into the early hours. The bride-to-be stepped out for her hen night in a white strapless mini-dress and diamante heels with her brunette locks styled in waves. Katie and the TV star have been subject to cruel trolling during their relationship, with critics mocking their age difference and financial setup. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, about the 'gold digger' jibes, Katie admitted they don't get to her as much as they used to because she and Nick know its not true. The lingerie brand boss and the TV star began dating in 2021 after they met when their children became friends at a play centre before getting engaged in 2023 She said: 'I think at the start, it was probably more irritating, especially for my family. But now those comments kind of just pass over me because we both know it's not true. 'Nick works hard, he has what he has. I work hard, I have what I have and then we buy each other stuff.' Katie continued: 'We're both really comfortable with where we are with that and you will always get it because there's an age gap. 'I know plenty of people who are together and the same age where someone's using the other one for money and they're not happy. 'So as long as I know it's not true and he knows it's not true, I think that's, that's pretty much all that matters.' Nick has an estimated £7.5 million net worth but Katie has built up an impressive lingerie brand, having launched Boa Boa in 2022.
Daily Mail
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nick Knowles' fiancé Katie Dadzie, 34, celebrates her hen do in London's West End as her pals sport face masks of the DIY SOS star, 62
Nick Knowles ' fiancé Katie Dadzie headed to London's West End on Saturday with pals as she celebrated her hen party. The lingerie brand boss, 34, and DIY SOS star, 62, began dating in 2021 after they met when their children became friends at a play centre before getting engaged in 2023. And Katie kicked off the wedding celebrations over the weekend at luxury boutique hotel Karma Sanctum as she was joined by close friends Kirsty Shaw and Sherene Fuller. The group arrived on a beer bus and then headed through party district Soho wearing Nick Knowles face masks, much to the amusement of Katie, ahead of partying at Karma Sanctum. Katie was later entertained by two buff men dressed as a fireman and policeman as the party carried on into the early hours. The bride-to-be stepped out for her hen night in a white strapless mini-dress and diamante heels with her brunette locks styled in waves. Katie and the TV star have been subject to cruel trolling during their relationship, with critics mocking their age difference and financial setup. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, about the 'gold digger' jibes, Katie admitted they don't get to her as much as they used to because she and Nick know its not true. She said: 'I think at the start, it was probably more irritating, especially for my family. But now those comments kind of just pass over me because we both know it's not true. 'Nick works hard, he has what he has. I work hard, I have what I have and then we buy each other stuff.' Katie continued: 'We're both really comfortable with where we are with that and you will always get it because there's an age gap. 'I know plenty of people who are together and the same age where someone's using the other one for money and they're not happy. 'So as long as I know it's not true and he knows it's not true, I think that's, that's pretty much all that matters.' Nick has an estimated £7.5 million net worth but Katie has built up an impressive lingerie brand, having launched Boa Boa in 2022. The bride-to-be stepped out for her hen night in a white strapless mini-dress and diamante heels with her brunette locks styled in waves She has proved to be her own best advert for the brand, modelling the skimpy looks to her 102,000 Instagram followers. Katie revealed her battle with endometriosis has impacted the pictures she posts as she is now on a mission to show off her 'real' figure. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. It can cause pelvic pain, heavy periods, and difficulty getting pregnant. Speaking about how she wants to represent real women Katie shared : 'I've got slightly better at trying to show slightly more real, as in I've put weight on recently so I know I can't just have the better picture of me where I haven't eaten at the start of the morning. 'I've got horrendous endometriosis, so I do bloat terribly but that's the company ethos that it's underwear that's made to fit you regardless of your size.'
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nick Knowles, 62, cosies up to his stylish fiancée Katie Dadzie, 34, at the CIFF International Film Festival opening night party
Nick Knowles cosied up to his stylish fiancée Katie Dadzie at the CIFF International Film Festival opening night party on Wednesday. The DIY SOS star, 62, and the businesswoman, 34, looked loved-up with their arms around each other, with Katie wearing a stylish white dress. The Cine International Film Festival bash was held at The Karma Sanctum Soho in London and Katie flashed her toned and tanned pins in a crochet dress. She boosted her height with strappy black heels and wore her brunette tresses in loose waves over her shoulders. Nick meanwhile looked smart in a dark blue blazer and beige chinos as he put his arm around her. The lingerie brand boss began dating the TV star in 2021 after they met when their children became friends at a play centre. Yet the pair have been subject to cruel trolling during their relationship, with critics mocking their age difference and financial setup. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, about the 'gold digger' jibes, Katie admitted they don't get to her as much as they used to because she and Nick know its not true. She said: 'I think at the start, it was probably more irritating, especially for my family. But now those comments kind of just pass over me because we both know it's not true. 'Nick works hard, he has what he has. I work hard, I have what I have and then we buy each other stuff.' Katie continued: 'We're both really comfortable with where we are with that and you will always get it because there's an age gap. 'I know plenty of people who are together and the same age where someone's using the other one for money and they're not happy. 'So as long as I know it's not true and he knows it's not true, I think that's, that's pretty much all that matters.' Nick has an estimated £7.5 million net worth but Katie has built up an impressive lingerie brand, having launched Boa Boa in 2022. She has proved to be her own best advert for the brand, modelling the skimpy looks to her 102,000 Instagram followers. Katie revealed her battle with endometriosis has impacted the pictures she posts as she is now on a mission to show off her 'real' figure. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. It can cause pelvic pain, heavy periods, and difficulty getting pregnant. Speaking about how she wants to represent real women Katie shared : 'I've got slightly better at trying to show slightly more real, as in I've put weight on recently so I know I can't just have the better picture of me where I haven't eaten at the start of the morning. 'I've got horrendous endometriosis, so I do bloat terribly but that's the company ethos that it's underwear that's made to fit you regardless of your size.'
