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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly faces agonising decision over her future on the soap amid British Soap Awards nomination
She's up for two gongs at this year's British Soap Awards. But Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly, 48, is facing a major dilemma that could shape her future on the show. Although she's only been on the ITV soap for 18 months, Beth has already made a lasting impression as fiery Ruby Fox-Miligan. Her powerful performances have earned her nominations for Best Leading Performer and Best On-Screen Partnership with William Ash, who plays her on-screen husband, Caleb Miligan. Beth's turn as the bold and unpredictable Ruby has clearly resonated with audiences and critics alike. But despite her success, she admitted she's torn about staying on. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to Daily Mail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In a recent interview with The Mirror, she said: 'The problem is, I never intended to do more than a year. She added: 'I took the job for lots of reasons. When my daughter and I decided I would take the job, I didn't know I would fall in love with it the way I have. 'I don't know if Emmerdale Village is built on a ley line or something but there is something really magical about that place.' When she was first offered the role, Beth hesitated, concerned about the commute from her home in Brighton to the set in Leeds. She turned to her daughter for advice, and together they agreed she'd take the role for just 12 months. However, that deadline has now come and gone. Elsewhere in the interview, Beth revealed she was 'blown away' by her Best Leading Performer nomination and said she was 'really chuffed' to be one of four women nominated - alongside Emmerdale co-star Eden Taylor-Draper and favourites Kellie Bright and Lacey Turner. As for working with Will, she couldn't wish for a better on-screen husband as she praised him highly and said she feels 'incredibly lucky' to work alongside him. When she first auditioned, Beth knew Ruby was going to be a troublemaker, but she had no idea about her trauma or the repercussions the storyline would unleash. Her powerful performances have earned her nominations for Best Leading Performer and Best On-Screen Partnership with William Ash, who plays her on-screen husband, Caleb Miligan (both pictured on the show) But the promise of tension and drama was what made her pitch hard for the role in the Yorkshire-based soap, despite living in Brighton with her 11-year-old daughter. Her reasons for doing so were mainly because she wanted to be a character who 'drives the drama' rather than a 'reactive' one. Off-screen, Beth is in a happy relationship with actor Ian Kelsey, 58, a familiar face to Emmerdale fans as Dave Glover, who was killed off in 1996. The couple have been together for four years, and Beth often credits Ian with giving her the confidence to take bold steps in her career. She claimed it's 'no coincidence' that her career has gone on a new trajectory since she got together with Ian four years ago. But she revealed she's often warned against dating a fellow actor. She revealed some people would say "Oh God, I'd never go out with an actor" and said there's a running joke among actors where they will often say, "Is your partner an actor or a normal person?" However, she feels 'lucky' to be with someone where there is 'zero jealousy' and only support. Beth is no stranger to soaps, she broke through in Family Affairs and then became a regular on The Bill. She even had a brief stint on EastEnders as Shirley Carter's cellmate. But for Beth, Emmerdale is in a league of its own. She praised the show's tight-knit culture, saying there's no divide between cast and crew, something she hasn't always experienced elsewhere. Still, despite her love for the show, Beth has no plans to relocate permanently to Yorkshire as Brighton, where she grew up and now raises her daughter, as it still feels like home. And although she spends a lot of time thinking about moving up to Leeds, she loves the fact her daughter is growing up where she did, by the sea and beach.
Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Football fans slam 'ridiculous' ticket prices after empty seats spotted at huge game
Manchester City faced Aston Villa on Tuesday night with both sides looking to boost their respective Champions League qualification hopes - but the Etihad Stadium appeared far from full Football fans have taken to social media to voice their dismay after snaps appearing to show thousands of empty seats at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium during last night's clash (April 22) circulated online. Despite the high stakes, with both City and Aston Villa vying for a spot in next season's Champions League, the stadium was far from packed as the hosts secured a 2-1 victory thanks to a Matheus Nunes' goal. Anticipation might have predicted a full house for such a critical match in the Premier League run-in, but the actual turnout told a different tale, with the club yet to release official attendance figures. Disgruntled fan William Ash expressed his views on X, where he posted a video capturing the startling abundance of unoccupied seats around him in the stadium. "Nice work City," he penned sarcastically in the post, which the Football Away Days page also shared, adding: "Tickets cost over 70 quid for tonight's game at the Etihad against Aston Villa. Are fans being priced out of going to games? It's a shame to see so many empty seats, but at that price, can you blame them?" There is a cap on ticket pricing set at £30 by the Premier League for fans of away teams, which has remained the same since 2016. However, there is currently no limit on cost for those cheering on their own teams - although stadiums are operating at 99% capacity as a whole. With that in mind, fans protested outside the Etihad Stadium prior to kick off, meanwhile, with a leaflet handed out by protestors slamming the cheapest matchday tickets on offer - £71 for adults and £42 for children. "It looked terrible on TV to see so many empty seats," one disgruntled fan vented. "Keep pushing this with videos to highlight the outrageous prices these clubs want to charge now. More protests needed." A Manchester City supporter alleged: "You know attendances are dropping when the club are emailing season ticket holders telling them they can now purchase an additional three match tickets for pretty much every home game! Even had the same for the FA Cup semi final. It's ridiculous." Another football fan criticised those mocking City, however: "Imagine shaming folk for not paying £60-70 a ticket. Fans should be looking out for each other while our game is being taken away from us right in front of our eyes." Another individual expressed their concern: "This is a growing concern for the Premier League clubs. Selling nearly all their tickets on websites for the highest price. This will price out the local fans who made the club in the first place. Attracting more and more tourists and this will lead to less of an atmosphere." Meanwhile, a different City fan provided some context: "For context this game was sold out. It was then rearranged to a Tuesday night in Easter holidays so season ticket holders who can't go put their ticket on the exchange, the club attempt to resell them and make a profit. I'd get £48 back for my ticket and the club sells it for £71." And in another blast, a fellow supporter raged: "That video is in Block 304. The seats that are empty aren't season ticket holders. They have different people in them every week. If City carry on like this, they better get used to more empty seats and less revenue. Not helped by the decision not to sell any new season tickets." It comes after Manchester City confirmed all ticket prices would remain the same next season. A statement released earlier this month read: "Manchester City can confirm that general admission season ticket and Premier League match-by-match ticket prices will be frozen for the 2025/26 season. "This follows the club's latest consultation meeting with its elected fan engagement programme, City Matters, and reflects the positive and constructive dialogue that has taken place over recent weeks." Manchester City and Premier League were invited to comment.
BBC News
21-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
New solar farm on outskirts of Bourne is approved
A new solar farm in Lincolnshire will help generate enough energy to power 13,661 homes each of South Kesteven District Council's planning committee approved a temporary application for the development at Home Farm in Dyke Drove, on the outskirts of Bourne, on 6 meeting heard that the 28MW solar farm will operate for 40 years and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 8,200 tonnes each William Ash told members that the scheme would cover just 6% of the wider landholding, with the remainder retained for food production. He said: "The scheme will support new investment on the farm, which in turn will sustain jobs for the local workforce and supply chain."He also told members that the farming sector was in "crisis", adding that "we need to diversify to remain solvent".Developers Enray Power Ltd said the construction period would be brief and HGV traffic will be kept to a minimum and none routed through built, the development will be unmanned and visited only occasionally for maintenance, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Councillor Zoe Lane urged the committee to refuse planning permission before the vote, as she said that 76.36% of the development site is classed as Grade 2 land, with the remainder designated as Grade 3A, which are both considered among the best and most versatile for agricultural said: "Whilst you are obliged to consider this case on its merits and not what may transpire in the future, I would suggest that 40 years of industrial use with a grid connection in place very quickly changes what we ourselves would consider to be open countryside and likely moves that industrial land use out of the realm of temporary."Lincolnshire County Councillor Sue Woolley added there had been two written complaints from residents over the said: "Whilst I do not agree that quality food-producing land should be used in the first instance, I do respect the right of the landowner to farm his land in the way that he wishes. "I've been to visit the site. It's behind a reasonably quiet fen road out of the nearest village. Any impact from increased traffic noise is likely to be from the construction work, so therefore temporary."Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
