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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Author behind Jack Reacher series to headline Whitby festival
The author behind the Jack Reacher series is set to headline a new literary festival. Lee Child will appear in conversation with TV personality Rob Rinder at the inaugural Whitby Lit Fest this November. The pair will discuss Child's latest Reacher book, Exit Strategy, co-written with his brother Andrew Child, as well as his first autobiographical collection, The Stories Behind the Stories. Kate Fenton, festival patron, author, and former BBC Radio 4 producer, said: "Whitby is a book lover's playground. "I've been known to march protesting family members up the 199 steps at midnight to sit, as Bram Stoker's silly Lucy does, on a lonely bench in the gale-blasted churchyard, daring a bat to sweep down." The festival will celebrate Whitby's literary heritage, including its ties to Bram Stoker's Dracula and to Charles Dickens, who stayed at the White Horse and Griffin whilst visiting Whitby. Lois Kirtlan, committee chair at Whitby Lit Fest, said: "We're thrilled to welcome a literary giant like Lee Child to launch a landmark event for readers and writers alike." Whitby Lit Fest will run from Thursday, November 6 to Sunday, November 9. The full programme and ticket information will be released later in the year. More details can be found at
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Fan favourite Celebs Go Dating star lands huge new show after ‘stepping more into the limelight'
AFTER years behind the reception desk at the Celebs Go Dating agency, Tom Read Wilson has now been promoted. I can reveal he is finally stepping into the spotlight with a show of his own, called The Grand Tour With Tom Read Wilson. 4 The historical travelogue for Channel 5, which is currently in production, will follow a similar format to that of Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder's successful BBC show — which won the twosome a Bafta earlier this year. So Channel 5 hopes to strike gold with their offering, which comes from the team behind Ross Kemp's documentaries, and Josie Gibson's First Class Travel Show. A source revealed: 'The success of Rob and Rylan's series has proved that there's a healthy appetite from viewers for smart, entertaining and comedic journeys through history — and now Channel 5 want some of the pie. 'Tom has long been a big fan favourite on Celebs Go Dating, thanks to his dry wit and one- liners, so it makes sense for him to step more into the limelight. 'Famous landmarks' 'This new series, which will see Tom take on a solo presenting role, combines history and culture as he explores famous landmarks and delves into the stories behind these attractions. 'Filming has already begun and fans can expect to tune in later this year.' Tom first rose to fame as a contestant on ITV singing contest The Voice before finding a home on the E4 dating show. He also made his debut on Channel 5 last year, as presenter of The Christmas Taste Test, which saw him put brands to the test to uncover the best supermarket festive goodies. He has featured, too, in BBC cooking show Celebrity Best Home Cook, as a talking head on Channel 5 documentary Aldi Vs Lidl, and on Channel 4 gameshow Darling, What Have You Done To Your Hair? Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour took home won the Entertainment award at the Baftas last month, after fighting off competition from the likes of Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out and the BBC's Race Across The World. Tom will now hope that when he hits the road, his Grand Tour will enjoy similar success with viewers. Christine McGuinness signs up for Celebs Go Dating as we reveal full line-up including pop legends & reality TV icons THE IT Crowd star Katherine Parkinson is to play Ron Weasley's mum Molly in the Harry Potter HBO TV series. In further casting, child star Lox Pratt will be Draco Malfoy, and Johnny Flynn his dad Lucius. Filming will start soon, at London's Warner Bros Studios. AS series two of queer dating show I Kissed A Boy airs on BBC Three, it's been revealed spin-off I Kissed A Girl will also get a second run. The girls' show, the first of its kind in the UK, made its debut last year – after 2023's first season of I Kissed A Boy. It will return later this year with ten singles meeting for the first time with a kiss. Applications to take part are now open on the BBC Take Part website. Dannii Minogue, who hosts both the boys' and girls' shows, in TV house the Masseria in Italy, said: 'I Kissed A Girl [series one] was groundbreaking for female representation, and I can't wait for the return. 'Let's see what the Italian sun does for kisses and connections. 'I'm ready to be Cupid – get ready for Masseria mania.' KITCHEN queen Mary Berry struggled to help Alan Carr cook when he appeared on her BBC series Foolproof Dinners last year – but it's no secret the comic is NO chef. He proved as much on The Great British Bake Off's Stand Up To Cancer special in 2018 – two years after Mary quit as a judge – when he served up a disastrous tribute cake to children's TV show Rainbow . . . that was rock solid. 4 Now, he has revealed his bake was so bad, that after filming stopped on the Channel 4 show even production crew declined to take a bite, except for one particularly hungry cameraman. Chatting on his Life's A Beach podcast, with guest Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, Alan revealed: 'What people don't know is, they leave all the cakes at the back for the cast and crew to tuck in. 'Mine was intact.' Paul said of show leftovers: 'If I eat it, it all goes and savoury stuff tends to disappear first on set more than the desserts.' But he said of Alan's creation: 'It was bad. 'I've tried to delete it from my mind.'
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
GMB dermatologist issues skin cancer warning over popular trend
The dermatologist warned that such a regimen 'will cause damage to the skin over time' - here's what you should know Dr Emma Wedgeworth urged Brits to be cautious of one beauty trend amidst a key Good Morning Britain (GMB) segment today. The dermatologist warned that such a regimen 'will cause damage to the skin over time', leading to a potentially heightened risk of skin cancer. "I think there is a link between any form of excessive sun exposure and skin cancer," she told presenter Rob Rinder, who asked about the possible link between tanning beds and cancer. She then continued: "And that's something that we see all the time. "Not everybody is going to get skin cancer, but there will be some people who are more if you've got a family history, if you've got light skin, you are much more likely to get it." Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is recognised as the leading cause of melanoma skin cancer. This radiation is not only emitted by the sun but is also frequently used in tanning beds. In addition to possessing lighter skin and having a family history, the NHS states that several other personal factors may increase your risk of skin cancer, particularly when combined with the use of sunbeds. This can include the following: Having red or blonde hair Having blue or green eyes Having a large number of freckles or moles Have been frequently sunburned in the past You had skin cancer before With this in mind, Dr Wedgeworth warned against any use of sunbeds at all and urged Brits to care for their skin while spending time in the sun. "I would just say don't do [tanning beds]," she said. "We do know that it will cause damage to the skin over time. We don't want everyone to stay inside constantly, go out in the summer when we ever get some form of sun. "Go and enjoy yourself, but just be careful because your skin has to last you a long time, and we really don't want to cause it damage." Despite her advice, the Sunbed Association also told GMB viewers to be aware that modern professional tanning salons follow strict safety controls and practices are tightly regulated. Therefore, if you still want to use a tanning bed despite these risks, it is best to examine the specific salon's procedures first and inquire about its control systems. Potential symptoms of melanoma skin cancer According to the NHS, you should look out for the following: New moles or changes in existing moles - especially in areas often exposed to the sun Moles with uneven borders or shapes Moles with a mix of colours Larger moles - more than 6mm wide Swollen, bleeding or crusty moles Itchy moles Advice from the health service adds: "Melanomas can appear anywhere on your body, but they're more common in areas that are often exposed to the sun. Some rarer types can affect the eyes, soles of the feet, palms of the hands or genitals. "Check your skin for any unusual changes. Use a mirror or ask a partner or friend to check any areas you cannot see."
Edinburgh Live
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Rylan Clark issues cryptic update on 'personal life' as he admits he's 'very content'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Rylan Clark has hinted at a positive shift in his personal life, revealing that he's been feeling "giggly" and opting for cosy nights in over his usual social outings. While on air during his BBC Radio 2 show, Rylan, 36, shared with a co-presenter, who noticed his "giggly" demeanour, that he was indeed in high spirits. He expressed: "I am giggly. I don't care. I'm giggly very giggly. I'm relaxed I'm happy. I'm really happy actually." His co-host observed that Rylan had undergone a "changed lifestyle" swapping late nights out for early nights in bed by 9pm. Rylan acknowledged the change, attributing it to both his flourishing career and an improvement in his personal life, hinting at newfound happiness, reports Derbyshire Live. He remarked: "I know, whose bed though is the question? Yes I am. I feel like, for the first time in a long time, I'm in a very decent place on all aspects." Rylan continued to share his contentment, citing recent professional achievements and a satisfying personal life. He added "I've just won a BAFTA. I'm getting to go around the world, I've got a great job, I'm going to the TRIC Awards, I've got a nice personal life going on. It's nice, I'm very content. I feel good." Speculation has been rife about Rylan's personal life in recent months, especially regarding his friendship with Rob Rinder, with whom he recently clinched a BAFTA in the Factual Entertainment category for their series Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour. (Image: Getty) During a chat with Zoe Ball, Rylan confessed that he sneakily informed his mum of his BAFTA triumph ahead of the televised broadcast since the show was running on a delay. He revealed: "When the BAFTAs is on telly it's a little bit behind, we were a couple of hours ahead in real-time, so I FaceTimed her and went, 'you alright?' and I was holding the BAFTA, and she went, 'oh are you presenting one?' "And I went: 'No mum, I've won', she went, 'what?' and I said: 'We're ahead two hours,' and she just bawled her eyes out. And then it went on telly and everyone kept ringing her, so she cried all night." Additionally, Rylan expressed heartfelt praise for Rob Rinder, his co-host, calling him his "partner in crime" and professing his deep affection, be he swiftly clarified: "Not like that – we are just friends."
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Katie Piper says man threw sandwich at her after noticing facial burns
Katie Piper has recalled having a sandwich thrown at her by men after they saw her facial burns. The Loose Women host and activist was left partially blind and with severe injuries after her ex-boyfriend, Daniel Lynch, arranged an acid attack on her in 2008. She was 24 at the time. Lynch was jailed for life with a minimum term of 16 years in May 2009. Piper, 41, who has undergone 250 operations since the attack, recently published her book Still Beautiful, about cultivating confidence and the beauty of getting older. She spoke about the book and her life during an appearance at the 2025 Hay Festival, which has partnered with The Independent for a second year. Piper spoke about how people's perceptions of her changed following the acid attack, while in conversation with barrister and television host Rob Rinder. Speaking about aging as a woman, Piper told Rinder: 'People age out of the male gaze, women age out of the male gaze. You stop getting the seat on the tube. They don't open the door for you anymore.' She continued: 'I was ripped from the male gaze at 24 years old, when my friends were still online dating and going to nightclubs. 'I didn't just become invisible, I became a target for people saying derogatory things to me in shops.' Piper went on to recall a harrowing story in which a man threw a sandwich at her, after first cat-calling her from a van. 'I'm a very petite person; I had long blonde hair at the time and I was walking down the street with mum going to an outpatients appointment and a white van, I assume builders, were whistling at me complimentarily,' she said. 'As they came around and saw my face, which is after the injury obviously, and I was wearing a plastic mask, someone threw a sandwich at me out of the window.' Piper said that she could remember it was a BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato) sandwich because the bacon got 'stuck' in her hair. 'But it was that thing that from behind I was one thing to them and what that represents, and when they came around the front, I was unexpectedly something else,' she said. 'So it's not natural for that to happen to you. It's not a transition. It's very violent and out of your control.' Piper went on to speak about a 'defining moment' that followed four years after the traumatic incident. 'For the first four years, when I saw myself in my dreams, she was always there: the girl that wasn't burnt,' she said Piper. 'In any dream – joyful dreams, chaotic dreams, boring dreams – she was there, pre that injury. 'Something happened four years later, I had a fairly mundane dream and she'd gone and it was my new reflection in that dream and I woke up and was like, 'Oh.'' Piper went on to compare the experience to losing a loved one, stating: 'It's painful for so long but you just live with it and you don't realise it, and you never get over it but one day, you're able to live with it.' 'And it must've just been my subconscious letting go,' she said, joking: 'I never told anyone that so I decided to tell thousands of strangers in a shed!' Last month, Piper opened up about how the injuries she sustained ultimately robbed her of the chance of having a third child. In 2023, she was trying for a third child with husband Richard Sutton, but the couple had to abandon their plans when doctors told her she required an emergency operation on her blind left eye. 'I had quite a traumatic event with my eye. I had to have a general anaesthetic and you can't be trying for a baby and also be having unexpected surgeries,' she explained. 'We tried again, but it just didn't happen.' In January 2025, Piper announced that she made the decision to be fitted with the artificial eyeball. She shared a video of her appearing to begin her treatment with a medical tool inserted into her eye socket.
