All news for 2024-01-01

EastEnders icon Pam St Clement, who played Pat Butcher on the BBC soap, has lived a rather colourful life. In 2015, the actress opened up for the first time about an affair she had with a woman

While having 'good cholesterol' is linked to many health benefits, scientists have discovered that it's also responsible for up to as much as a 42% increased risk in dementia

Actress Kate Beckinsale had an unexpected visit from 'Eamonn Holmes' during her New Year's Eve party as she shared hilarious footage from her late night antics with the GB News host

Diogo Jota won a controversial late penalty to help Liverpool seal a win over Newcastle and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League, but the attacker has come under fire for the incident

EastEnders star Michelle Collins has had an unfortunate start to the year as she revealed she'd lost her passport while on holiday in Spain and could miss her flight back home

LIVERPOOL 4-2 NEWCASTLE UNITED: Mohamed Salah scored a brace to condemn the Magpies to another defeat as the Reds delivered three points in what was a dominant outing

Though he's given up the double denim, Shakin' Stevens, whose real name is Michael Barratt, says he's "one of the lucky ones" as he's retained his trademark slicked-back sleek quiff

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman has said she can't wait to retire so she can relax and smoke spliffs with her co-host Tess Daly

Doctors in almost every region of the UK have seen rising cases of scabies - especially in young people and care homes - yet the NHS is seeing a supply chain crisis for drugs like permethrin and malathion

Meghan Markle, who married Prince Harry in May 2018, a ceremony for which bridesmaid dresses were tailored by Ajay Mirpuri, who has spoken out about Meghan's row with Kate Middleton at the time

Home Alone actress Brenda Fricker looks totally different over three decades on from her appearance in the hit festive movie that saw her star alongside Macauley Culkin

Coronation Street fans saw Summer Spellman return to the Cobbles tonight but it was clear she's hiding a big secret, with fans convinced they know what it might be

Marc Webley, an ex-convict and former partner of EuroMillions winner Jane Park, appears to taunt his gangland rivals in a video taken before was killed in a New Year's Eve ambush

A huge pop star and TV presenter has listed his Essex bachelor pad for sale for a whopping £2 million as he prepares to become a dad for the first time

Mo Salah had an evening to forget against Newcastle after failing to find the back of the net with a Liverpool penalty on what was his final appearance before he jets off for the African Cup of Nations

A host of famous BBC weather women have shared their experiences in the industry as they faced being objectified, judged by their looks and harassed on the streets.

Weather maps show snow heading to the UK only hours into the new year, with chilly overnight temperatures coming ahead of a January cold spell

Gladiator remains one of the most exhilarating, emotional epics ever made, and there were also plenty of heated moments away from the bloodsoaked stadium once the cameras were turned off

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was made to wait over two months for his prize from music icon Elton John after the two made a private football-themed bet between them

Teenage darting sensation Luke Littler booked his place in the PDC World Championship semi finals, but Michael van Gerwen will NOT join him after losing to Scott Williams

Emmerdale veteran Tony Audenshaw had hoped his character, happy-go-lucky B&B owner Bob Hope, would've been granted some light comic relief for 2024, but the year began with one of the most difficult storylines he's ever worked on

A terrified Chinese student was found in the Utah mountains after being 'cyber kidnapped', with his parents back home receiving a ransom letter and a photograph of his face

Emmerdale was full of heartbreaking scenes on New Year's Day as teenager Heath Hope died after joyriding a car with twin sister Cathy and Angelica King

Lyn Fleming, 100, went viral after a video of the Lionesses surprising her with a custom England shirt, with her age on the back took off on social media

“I don’t think you’re playing professionally at his age, at the level he’s playing at, if you’re not the ultimate pro. Those sorts of players are worth their weight in gold. Browny's value is obvious”