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South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Queen's Road fire in Chepstow showed best and worst of people
The fire broke out on Friday evening and spread quickly to neighbouring houses, causing roofs to be destroyed and extensive water and smoke damage to neighbouring properties. The affected houses were in a block of four and all properties had to be evacuated, following fire spreading through the attic spaces, witnesses said. The claims are backed up by pictures showing significant fire damage to the roofs of adjacent houses. Shirley Young, of Queen's Road, said: 'All the residents came together and helped each other. It was a real community effort and showed our good side. However, there were some who just came along and watched it as a show.' The fire at Queen's Road, Chepstow, on Friday (Image: NQ) A neighbour who wished to remain anonymous added: 'People came along with their cameras and sat in their camper chairs watching it as a show. They must have thought they were on Eastenders or something. Sitting in chairs and gawping at misery was what they were doing.' Seven-bedroom country residence with panoramic views on market for £1.5m Emergency services close road in Chepstow due to fire Pearl Barton, an elderly next-door neighbour to the gutted house is now staying with relatives and recovering from shock at the damage to her house, which includes fire damage to the roof and extensive water and smoke damage in the house. According to witnesses, the roofs of all four connected houses were dampened by water spay, presumably to cool them and help prevent fire spreading. Damage to the roof after the blaze (Image: NQ) Pearl's son, Maurice Barton said: 'We would like to thank the firemen and all emergency services. It was all a great service they provided and they acted so quickly to control things and save us from worse. 'Everyone here has mucked in together to help and offer sympathy. We are so grateful to all who helped.' Gwent Police said they had received reports of a fire on Queen's Road, Chepstow at about 4.30pm on Friday 13 June, with officers assisting colleagues from South Wales Fire and Rescue and Rescue. They confirmed that several properties were evacuated, with all residents accounted for.
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
EastEnders fans are all saying the same thing about Zoe Slater return
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video BBC boss Ben Wadey's new era of EastEnders kicked off with a bang last night, as Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) returned after 20 years. It's the return that absolutely everyone has wanted, and now we're finally getting it. There was much mystery throughout last night's episode, as Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) glided around a messy flat, trying to convince a woman sleeping on the sofa to get her life back together. She desperately tried to contact Alfie Moon (Shane Richie), hoping he could help, though by the time he arrived, the woman had vanished. Then, the door unlocked. She entered the living room. It was Zoe! Doof doof… Michelle has reprised the role for episodes that air this week, though we'll have to wait a little longer for her next stint – as she won't return again until later in the year. One thing that was instantly picked up on was the Slater family resemblence. 'Why's Zoe look like a grown up Lily' said @AmandaLooLah. @RyanJL agreed: 'The similiarities between Zoe and Lily though. Casting struck gold with Lillia!' 'Zoe just looks so scarily uncanny for Lily' said @DigiTay33. Viewers are, of course, referring to Stacey's eldest daughter Lily (Lillia Turner), who is currently on a break from the show to sit exams. The 16-year old actress joined the soap in 2020, and has been at the centre of some huge storylines during her five years. She was recently seen spiralling in the wake of father figure Martin Fowler's (James Bye) death, setting fire to his fruit and veg stall and turning to drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism. It would certainly be interesting to see her and Zoe side by side! 'Here we go…' Michelle wrote on Instagram yesterday, sharing a snap of some highlighted scripts with a tomato-shaped egg timer on top. Her fans flocked to the comments, thrilled to have her back in Albert Square. 'It was lovely to see you and Lacey onscreen together again after 20 years!' said one. More Trending Another added: 'The fact Zoe has been gone for 20 years yet everyone who watches Eastenders is ecstatic she's back speaks volumes about the character's impact on the show and how she's still one of the most iconic characters to date in the British soap world! Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! 'I can't wait to see Zoe's reaction when she learns she has a long long TWIN brother.' 'You was on Eastenders YEARS before I was born (I'm nearly 19) and I'm still absolutely ecstatic that you're back I am so unbelievably happy, you were brilliant and I'm sure you're gonna be brilliant this time round!!!' said a third. View More » 'My campaign for a Zoe/Sam/Chrissie showdown starts here' added a fourth. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: EastEnders fans 'work out' who Joel's mum is – and it changes everything MORE: EastEnders confirms unexpected Stacey twist as Alfie vanishes MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2025
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Danny Dyer admits 'I was slowly killing myself' before he begged for help
Danny Dyer has spoken about the highs and lows of his career including when he was overdoing the partying and had to take time away from TV Danny Dyer has revealed his moment of clarity to make a change to his life when he was 'slowly killing himself' after being 'off his head' after the National TV Awards. The acclaimed actor, who has won rave reviews for his performance in the Disney+ drama Rivals, also looks back and said his Eastenders co-star Luisa Bradshaw-White was the only one who told him he had an issue and helped his sort his life out insisting 'No one else would say that to me.' Danny is now enjoying a blossoming career and has his life on track, having recently walked daughter Dani down the aisle to marry footballer Jarrod Bowen. But looking back with interviewer Louis Theroux, Danny said previously he knew he was 'destroying himself' and his career. At the time he was on EastEnders playing Mick Carters since 2013, but he would head into rehab in Cape Town in 2016. Danny, 47, said: 'I had a moment of clarity where I had been on it all night after the NTAs. I think I'd won and that's always on like a Tuesday or something and I had to go to work. There's another thing with EastEnders, is that they go, yeah, come celebrate NTAs, but you are up at seven in the morning. So anyway, I'd just overdone it again and I just could not work out how to get my jeans on. 'I was just sitting on my ensuite toilet trying to work out what leg goes in what, and I don't why. I've sort of had many of them moments over the years of me being completely off my head. But that one really resonated with me. It was more because I looked up, my wife was just watching me and she looked shattered and she looked ill. 'And of course, you know, the drug taking and the madness that comes with it, you're destroying yourself and your body and you're slowly killing yourself, but you also, you're really upsetting the people around you. I just looked at her, even through this moment, I was off my head. But everything seemed to just sort of go, what the f*ck are you doing to people around you that love you? And it was that moment and I could hear Artie, my son, who's now 11, he must have been 3. He was running around downstairs and I think I'd got rid of the last straggler out the house. 'Yeah, So I had a car picking me up to take me to work and it was just this moment I thought, sh*t, you're going to die. You're going to kill yourself. You're not happy. You're spanking all your money on drugs. You're destroying everything around you. It's weird, that moment, because I went straight to work that day and I was a bit off my head and I did say, 'Listen, I need help. I can't do this anymore. I need help. I don't know what it is, but this is a crossroads in my life where I need a gear change and I need it now and I don't think I'm going to survive this year'. Danny made the decision to go to rehab in Cape Town after this awards show after-party at his house. He added: 'And so, you know, I want give a shout out to Louisa Bradshaw White, who played my sister Tina, who really came to the front for me, more than anybody else. 'She'd always said that she thinks I've got an issue and problem. No one else would say that to me… I don't know, people don't want to busy themselves in your life either. She would always say, 'whenever you're ready' you know, that was her vibe with me and then I was ready. 'She's had her issues like a lot of people have really, and a lot of people in my life, I've seen a lot of people go through some quite heavy stuff and always thought, oh f*cking hell, that's quite heavy, glad I'm not that bad. Actually, turns out I was, it just took me a longer route to get there.' Danny, who is married with three children, previously told the BBC receiving a letter from his daughter Dani while at a rehab facility in 2016 was what convinced him to continue his treatment. He shot to fame in the 1999 film Human Traffic, is now one of the most recognisable stars of British TV and film. Danny played Mick Carter in BBC soap EastEnders from 2013 to 2022 and has now starred in his own comedy series Mr. Bigstuff and big budget dramas like Rivals. He told Louis Theroux he is 'proud' of his upcoming film 'Three Quick Breaths'. On a lighter note he also talked about seeing a UFO and being convinced the exist. It was an orb going through the sky. So then that's a UFO. So, whatever you want to make of that, that's the fact,' he said. He also said he won't be trying to crack Hollywood anytime soon, despite being encouraged to try. He explained: 'I understand that's where the work is and that's the ultimate, but can I be bothered to go and live out there on my own? Talking American all the time to everybody pretending I'm someone else.' * The Louis Theroux Podcast is available on Spotify and all podcast platforms.
The Irish Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
CBBC star gives birth to first baby and shares adorable pics after secret pregnancy
Former CBBC child star Klariza Clayton has given birth to her first baby. The actress, who is best known for appearing as Sam on CBBC series Dani's House alongside news with fans. 4 Klariza Clayton has welcomed her first child Credit: instagram 4 The actress appeared in Dani's house on CBBC Credit: BBC 4 She also played Karen in Skins Klariza - who went on to appear in snap of herself holding the new born and revealed her bundle of joy had arrived early. She wrote: '4 weeks early, 3 weeks postpartum, 2 weeks since being discharged from the hospital and 1 week until the original due date. It's been a wild 21 days. 'Welcome to the world little one, we are so in love with you.' Klariza and her partner Jordan were quickly congratulated on their new arrival as their friends and followers took to the comments section underneath the post. Read More on CBBC Klariza's former Dani's House co-star and Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer gushed: 'Aw huge congratulations lovely!!! Much love to you both.' While her former Skins co-star Kaya Scodelario wrote: 'Love you both so much.' And Downton Abbey actress Jessica Brown Findlay penned: 'Congratulations!!! So so happy for you. Early can be scary. But trust me, they make up for it xxx.' Klariza first found fame as a teen on hit CBBC series Dani's House. Most read in Drama She appeared in all five seasons between 2008 - 2012. Klariza playing Karen McClair - the sister of Freddie in Skins The actress also starred in Channel 4 teen drama Skins. Klariza played Karen McClair, who was the sister of Freddie McClair (played by Luke Pasqualino), in seasons three and four. Following her roles in Skins and Dani's House, Klariza went on to land the role of Joy Mercer in Nickelodeon's House of Anubis. She appeared on the show throughout its run between 2011 - 2013. She has also had roles in other shows including Eastenders, The Bill and Bulletproof. 4 The actress has had a number of roles over the years Credit: instagram
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Danniella Westbrook looks loved-up as she steps out holding hands with new boyfriend Charlie Symonds
Danniella Westbrook cut a sporty figure as she attended the OSCAR at The Crown theatre production with her new boyfriend, Charlie Symonds, in London on Thursday. The actress, 51, sported a seamless beige zip-up top and matching workout leggings from Under Armour as she arrived hand-in-hand with Charlie. She completed the athleisure look with chunky white trainers and carried a Louis Vuitton shoulder bag for her essentials. Meanwhile, her 42-year-old boyfriend kept it casual in a lime green zip-up jacket and light blue denim jeans. He completed his look with grey-and-white chunky trainers and a gold wristwatch. 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. It comes after MailOnline reported that Danniella has finally found her 'soulmate' and is planning to marry the bare-knuckle boxer who 'doesn't judge her'. Danniella, who rose to fame on Eastenders, is in a 'love bubble' with Charlie 'Chasa Real Talk', following her highly publicised personal struggles. She is even said to be planning additional surgery to get herself looking her best ahead of what could be her third marriage. An insider told OK! magazine: 'Danniella feels that she's found her soulmate. Chasa doesn't judge her one bit and doesn't care what has happened in her past. 'He understands all about the issues she's been through but is supportive – he just wants to make her happy. 'She's really smitten and feels like she can trust him, which is a really big deal for her.' The TV star hinted that the romance was getting serious on Instagram where she shared snaps from her Greek getaway with Chasa. The pair reportedly began as friends, having known each other for six years, before deciding to take their relationship to the next level. This was confirmed by Chasa himself, who wrote on Instagram: 'Sometimes that one friend is just too good to let go.' According to the insider, Danniella has been praying for a happy relationship for a long time. They added: 'She is thinking about marriage and definitely wants to tie the knot with him, it's a no-brainer for her and she's ready to commit fully.' Danniella was previously married to Ben Morgan between 1998 and 1999 and then to Kevin Jenkins from 2001 to 2014. Her nasal septum famously collapsed in 2000 following excessive cocaine use and while she has had corrective surgery since then, she is said to be considering additional work ahead of any wedding. The claims come after Danniella said her life has 'changed dramatically' since her father passed away at the start of 2024. This tragedy enabled Danniella to 'pull herself back from the brink' again. She wrote on Instagram: 'I got myself back into recovery and [have] taken the right opportunities that have come and do come my way. I feel so grateful, blessed and useful.' Chasa, whose boxing name is the 'Croydon Bomber', is no stranger to the limelight even without Danniella and is signed to Conor McGregor's Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. He has also publicly spoken about his own addiction issues, revealing that drugs had led him 'down a dark road'. However, he is reported to have been in recovery now for several years.
