Girl, 13, and two boys aged 13 and 14 are charged with murder of 13-year-old Olly Stephens who was stabbed to death in a field near Reading By Bhvishya Patel For Mailonline Published: 00:19 GMT, 7 January 2021 | Updated: 00:22 GMT, 7 January 2021 Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of Olly Stephens … Read more
Who, in soapland, won’t be glad to see the back of 2020? They (like the rest of us) aren’t out of the woods where Covid is concerned, but there’s a glimmer of light in what has been a very dark tunnel. At least some people had a merry Christmas – Emmerdale’s Chas and Paddy, Corrie’s … Read more
As Coronation Street celebrates its remarkable 60th anniversary (I was at the party for the 30th – yes, I’m that old), it’s a good time to reflect upon the enduring nature of soap. When I was a kid, my mum was gripped by Peyton Place, the American prime time soap that began broadcasting in 1964, … Read more
There was a moment, the week before last, when Corrie’s Peter made my blood run cold. The speed with which he turned on Carla in a verbal act of devastating cruelty was one of the best displays of drunkenness I’ve ever seen in drama. It wasn’t loud or physically violent, but Chris Gascoyne (Peter) delivered … Read more
Dr Chris Brown and his model girlfriend Brooke Meredith appear tense as they check out of their hotel after a romantic mini-break By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:30 GMT, 17 November 2020 | Updated: 06:31 GMT, 17 November 2020 Dr Chris Brown has kept his romance with model girlfriend Brooke Meredith quiet … Read more
With scenes now limited to fewer characters, safely socially distanced kitchens have replaced pubs as the heart of activity. When EastEnders’ Chantelle met her end on a few dishwasher spikes, I queried why the appliance had never been used for its intended purpose, as Chantelle was always at the kitchen sink, washing the dishes. The … Read more
Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall was spotted boarding a taxi boat with her boyfriend Jordan Stephens on Tuesday as the couple enjoy a romantic getaway to Venice. The pair donned protective face masks as they climbed into the waiting boat to head into town, as they enjoy the romantic break just three months into their … Read more
Why do soapland folk never dress for the weather? Unlike in real life, there are no parents nagging their offspring to wrap up in winter or suggesting that wearing thermals in summer might not be a great idea. Corrie’s Gary was still in his winter overcoat last week – we’re nearly at the end of … Read more
Jade Thirlwall and Rizzle Kicks’ Jordan Stephens go public with new romance as they are pictured arm-in-arm at Black Trans Lives Matter march By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 11:49 BST, 1 July 2020 | Updated: 11:49 BST, 1 July 2020 They were said to have their first socially distanced date in May. And Jade … Read more
Partnerships, romantic or otherwise, have a tough time in soapland at the best of times; so, imagine being holed up with one other person and being unable to do anything about it. With some of Emmerdale’s pairs in lockdown, enduring difficulties dealing with each other’s problems and foibles, I’ve been pondering the options of various … Read more