All news by author: Matt Roper

As the Government prohibits ministers from using TikTok on official phones amid security fears, Chris Stokel-Walker explains what’s behind the ban and whether we should be concerned

Polly Brooks was married for just five weeks when she lost her husband Dan and eight friends in the 2002 terror atrocity - now she is engaged to new boyfriend, Paul

Nik Kershaw was a guest at Elton John's wedding to David Furnish in 2005 - but the 80s pop icon says he's 'slipped down the ladder' and received no Christmas gift last year, having once been treated to lavish hampers

Farmer Steve Cornwell attempted to tip off leading supermarkets Aldi, Asda and the Cooperative about the impending vegetable shortages, and knew early on we had a "big problem"

The daughter of a teacher who allegedly abused radio presenter Nicky Campbell has appeared on the broadcaster's podcast, and spoken of feeling repulsed over her dad's alleged actions

Ahead of spin-off series of Death in Paradise, which starts next week, fans will catch up with DI Goodman and Martha on British soil as they begin a new adventure in Devon

Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher and her skating partner Sylvain Longchambon will attempt the headbanger on this week's Dancing on Ice after being challenged to it by Christopher Dean

Coronation Street icon Kevin Kennedy, who played Curly Watts for 20 years, and during his addiction would drink a bottle of vodka on his way to set every day, has marked 25 years of sobriety

A family who lost their poorly dog in the American wilderness, and desperately searched for him while the pet needed an injection to survive, has seen their incredible tale on the big screen

Former Canvey Island Councillor Ray Howard, whose family lived a mile from the seafront, was just 10 when a violent storm tore through Britain in 1953 - but still remembers it vividly

Numbers have been steadily rising – 20 years ago only around 50 seals were born here – thanks in a large part to 383 local volunteers whose work keeping the area secure ensures females want to keep going back there to have their babies

Late music icon Amy Winehouse is having her life played out in a new biopic, namely, Back To Black, and her father Mitch Winehouse has given actress Marisa Abela his blessing as she takes on the role of his late daughter

George Takei, who played Hikaru Sulu in sci-fi series Star Trek, has lifted the lid on his 6 decade-long feud with co-star William Shatner, insisting he would never work with the Captain Kirk actor again

MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace has amazed fans with his 5 stone weight loss after seeing an unflattering photo of himself, and now he's on a mission to help others reach their goals

Brian Blessed - whose acting career has included roles in films like Flash Gordon, in which he played villain Prince Vultan - has shared his thoughts on getting older and discussed parts of his career

Roger Seifert, emeritus professor of industrial relations at Wolverhampton University, answers your questions as the Government announced it will bring in new anti-strike laws

CES, the world’s biggest tech event, is returning for the first time since the pandemic. New products, including a 10-second tootbrush and a portable defibrillator, will be unveiled

The Serpent was freed last week after a court ruled in favour due to his age and good behaviour despite murdering at around 24 tourists - but he isn't the only one to taste freedom