Today is World Milk Day, Go Barefoot Day, Dinosaur Day, Oscar the Grouch Day, Pen Pal Day and Flip a Coin Day. Your star sign is Gemini and your birthstone is Pearl.

1926 – 1962 – Marilyn Monroe (36), American actress (Some Like It Hot, The Seven Year Itch) and model known for playing comic “blonde bombshell” characters.

1930 – 2009 – Edward Woodward (79), English actor (The Wicker Man, The Equalizer, Callan) who began his career on stage, in both the West End and on Broadway.

1937 – Morgan Freeman (89), American actor (The Shawshank Redemption, Seven, Invictus, Wanted), born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

1944 – Robert Powell (82), English actor (The Detectives, Jesus of Nazareth, Hannay), born in Salford, Greater Manchester.

1946 – Brian Cox (80), Scottish actor (Braveheart, Troy, Prisoner’s Daughter, The Bourne Identity, Churchill), born in Dundee, Scotland.

1947 – Ronnie Wood (79), English rock musician and a member of the Rolling Stones since 1975, born in the London Borough of Hillingdon.

1947 – Jonathan Pryce (79), Welsh stage and film actor (The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, Tomorrow Never Dies), born in Carmel, Flintshire, Wales.

1959 – Martin Brundle (67), English former racing driver (Formula One from 1984 to 1996, 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1990), born in King’s Lynn, Norfolk.

1961 – Jennifer Coolidge (65), American actress (2 Broke Girls, American Pie, Legally Blonde), born in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

1968 – Jason Donovan (58), Australian actor (Neighbours) and singer (“Too Many Broken Hearts”), born in Melbourne, Australia.

1973 – Heidi Klum (53), German born American model, television host (America’s Got Talent, Project Runway) and actress, born in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany.

1973 – Adam Garcia (53), Australian actor (Coyote Ugly, Bootmen) known for lead roles in musicals such as Saturday Night, born in Wahroonga, Australia.

1974 – Alanis Morissette (52), Canadian singer/songwriter (“Hand in My Pocket”, “Ironic”, “You Oughta Know”), born in Ottawa, Canada.

1996 – Tom Holland (30), English actor (Uncharted, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Impossible), born in Kingston upon Thames.

1999 – Christopher Cockerell (88), English engineer (inventor of the hovercraft), and whilst working for Marconi during World War II, he contributed to the development of radar systems.

2008 – Yves Saint Laurent (71), French fashion designer who founded his eponymous fashion label in 1962.

1935 – Britain introduced the compulsory use of ‘L’ plates for learner drivers. Also On This Day, all people who had started to drive on or after 1 April 1934 needed to have passed the test. Legislation for compulsory testing was introduced for all new drivers with the Road Traffic Act 1934 but the test was initially voluntary to avoid a rush of candidates.

1938 – The Bren gun was issued to the armed forces service. Bren Gun took its name from Brno, the Czechoslovakian city where it was designed, and Enfield, the location of the British Royal Small Arms Factory.

1939 – The sinking, during sea trials, of HMS Thetis, in Liverpool Bay. It was the Royal Navy’s worst ever submarine disaster and 99 men lost their lives when the torpedo officer opened the test cocks on the torpedo tubes to add weight to the submarine as it was having difficulty diving. In the confusion, the inner door was then also opened and the inrush of water caused the submarine to sink to the seabed. Oxygen on board was quickly running out, levels of carbon dioxide became dangerously high and after 50 hours trapped inside their metal tomb, 99 died of carbon dioxide poisoning. Rescuers could have saved the crew by cutting air holes through the hull when it was resurfaced, but the Admiralty refused, because the submarine would have been permanently weakened.

1944 – During World War II, Nazi occupiers made providing aid to downed Allied pilots a severe, punishable offense. Civilians and local networks that sheltered or aided aircrews faced execution for men, and deportation to concentration camps for women.

1946 – Ion Antonescu, Romania’s World War II dictator, was executed by a military firing squad. Convicted of war crimes by the People’s Tribunal in Bucharest, he faced death alongside three other former high-ranking wartime officials at the Jilava prison.

1951 – The European Union expanded the 1951 Stresa Convention. This change made it illegal for others to imitate cheeses already named. It was the first time union states joined together to agree on the names of cheeses. For example, genuine Parmigiano Reggiano or Gorgonzola can only be made in designated Italian provinces.

1962 – SS officer Adolf Eichmann is executed in Israel following his conviction for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes against the Jewish people. Following World War II, Eichmann escaped to Argentina where he lived under a false identity until he was captured by Israeli Mossad agents in May 1960. He was subsequently transported to Israel to stand trial in Jerusalem.

1968 – Britain and Iceland signed a formal end to the ‘Cod War’ over fishing rights in the North Sea.

1970 – Labour Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, is hit in the face with an egg thrown by a Young Conservative demonstrator outside Wealdstone Labour Hall in north London. Wilson responds: “If the Tories win the next election no one will be able to afford an egg.”

1974 – The Heimlich Maneuver was published in an informal article “Pop Goes the Cafe Coronary”, for the first time. The life-saving maneuver to rescue choking victims was invented by Henry Heimlich, the technique’s namesake.

1974 – A chemical plant (Nypro) explodes in Flixborough Lincolnshire killing 28 workers and injuring 36 others on site. Two months prior, a crack was discovered in Reactor No. 5. To maintain production, the plant’s team bypassed the damaged reactor by installing a temporary, unengineered, dog-legged 20-inch bypass pipe to connect Reactors 4 and 6. The rupture released approximately 30 to 50 tonnes of boiling cyclohexane, which instantly vaporised into a massive flammable cloud. The cloud drifted until it found an ignition source (likely a nearby furnace), triggering an explosion equivalent of up to 45 tonnes of TNT.

1978 – David Gower (21) made his Test cricket debut for England against Pakistan at Edgbaston. He went on to score a graceful 58 runs in his debut innings. England ultimately dominated the fixture, winning the match by an innings and 57 runs.

1985 – Famously known as the Battle of the Beanfield, roughly 1,300 police officers intercepted a 140-vehicle convoy of New Age Travellers (the Peace Convoy) traveling to Wiltshire to set up the annual Stonehenge Free Festival. Confrontations broke out when police stormed the convoy, smashing windows and dragging occupants out. The police stated they were pelted with petrol bombs, stones, and wood. Protesters and journalists, however, described the police actions as an ambush and severe brutality.

1990 – U.S. President George H. W. Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev signed the bilateral 1990 Chemical Weapons Accord at a Washington, D.C. summit to end chemical weapon production. This bilateral commitment paved the way for the multilateral Chemical Weapons Convention finalised just a few years later in 1993, which sought to globally ban the development, production, and stockpiling of these weapons.

1997 – Dr. Betty Shabazz, the widow of Malcolm X, suffered severe burns across 80% of her body after her 12-year-old grandson, Malcolm Shabazz, intentionally set a fire in her Yonkers, New York apartment. She succumbed to her injuries weeks later and died on June 23, 1997.

2011 – NASA’s Endeavour Space Shuttle landed for its 25th and final time. Mission STS-134 was meant to be the final Space Shuttle Mission, but another mission was later added at the last minute and flown by the Atlantis Space Shuttle. During the Endeavour’s lifetime, it spent 299 days in space, flying a total of 122,883,151 miles.

2016 – Switzerland’s Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world’s longest and deepest railway tunnel stretching 35 miles beneath the Alps is completed. At its deepest point, it sits 2.3 km (7,545 feet) beneath the surface, requiring massive ventilation systems to combat temperatures of up to 46 degrees Celsius.

2019 – Liverpool beat Tottenham, 2-0 to win the Champions League at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid with goals coming from Mohamed Salah (2′ pen) and Divock Origi (87′).

2020 – The meteorological office announced that 2020 had been the sunniest spring on record for the UK and the driest May on record in England for 150 years. Wales reported its driest May since 1896, although Scotland saw near average rainfall.

2020 – As a further easing of the coronavirus lockdown rules, groups of up to six people could meet outdoors in England. The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, described it as a “long awaited and joyful moment” as family and friends reunite after 10 weeks in lockdown.

2021 – Prehistoric carvings, between 4,000 and 5,000 years old depicting deer, are found at Kilmartin Glen, Argyll in Scotland and , they are the earliest known prehistoric animal carvings in Scotland. The artwork features highly detailed depictions of two male red deer with full-grown antlers, as well as three other quadrupeds (believed to be young deer).

2022 – Turkey officially changed its name to Türkiye at the United Nations and in international contexts following a formal request to the UN by the Turkish government. The move was a push to rebrand the country and dissociate its name from the bird of the same name and its negative dictionary connotations.

2024 – The world’s largest-ever election ends in India after six weeks with 642 million people voting in the country’s general election, including a record 312 million women.

2025 – Ukrainian Security Service launches over 100 remotely piloted drones (Operation Spiderweb) at military airfields across Russia targeting long-range bomber aircraft.

1959 – The first edition of Juke Box Jury aired on the BBC. The shows host, David Jacobs, lead a revolving panel of guests in critiquing the week’s top record releases. Although the songs were never played in their entirety, the four judges gave a verdict on whether each would be a “hit” or a “miss”.

1961 – Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Surrender’, his eighth UK No.1. The song was based on the 1911 Italian song, ‘Return To Sorrento.’

1968 – Simon And Garfunkel went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Mrs Robinson’. Featured in the Dustin Hoffman and Ann Bancroft film ‘The Graduate’, the song earned the duo a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1969.

1981 – The first issue of the Heavy Metal magazine Kerrang! was published as a special pull-out by UK weekly music paper Sounds. AC/DC had the front cover plus features on Motorhead, Girlschool and Saxon.

1997 – Spice Girl Emma Bunton, (Baby Spice) arrived back in the UK at Heathrow airport in a wheelchair after breaking her ankle during a Turkish TV show.

2005 – Crazy Frog was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Axel F’. Starting out as a mobile phone ring tone, the single is based on Harold Faltermeyer’s film Berverly Hills Cop theme, which reached No.2 in 1985.

2006 – The 1994 debut album by Oasis, Definitely Maybe was voted the greatest album of all time in a survey to mark 50 years of the Official UK Albums Chart. The Beatles came in second and third place with Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Revolver, OK Computer by Radiohead was fourth and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory by Oasis was voted fifth.

2016 – Ed Sheeran was revealed as the most-played pop act in the UK in 2015. The singer topped the music royalty body Phonographic Performance Ltd’s (PPL) chart, which is based on TV and radio airplay, adverts and plays in venues like pubs and clubs. Mark Ronson’s ‘Uptown Funk’ was the most-played song of the year, ahead of Ellie Goulding’s ‘Love Me Like You Do’ and James Bay’s’Hold Back The River’.

1495 – Friar John Cor recorded the first known batch of Scotch whisky in Lindores Abbey, Fife.

1533 – Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s new queen, was crowned at Westminster Abbey.

1648 – The Roundheads defeated the Cavaliers at the Battle of Maidstone in the Second English Civil War.

1670 – Charles II of England and Louis XIV of France signed the Secret Treaty of Dover. As a part of the treaty’s terms, Charles II was to convert to the Roman Catholic Church and send troops and ships to France’s aid in its war against the Dutch Republic. In return, Charles II received a yearly pension from France and a promise of aid if he was faced with a rebellion.

1879 – The death of Napoléon, Prince Imperial (also known as Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte), the last dynastic Bonaparte. After his father was dethroned in 1870, he relocated with his family to England and served with British forces in the Anglo-Zulu War. He was killed in a skirmish with a group of Zulus and is buried in Farnborough, Hampshire. His death destroyed the hope for the restoration of the House of Bonaparte to the throne of France.

1898 – Hotelier Caesar Ritz opens the Ritz Hotel in Paris, the first hotel with electricity on every floor and separate bathrooms.

The UK heatwave is finally easing after record-breaking May temperatures, with Kew Gardens reaching 34.8°C and forecasters saying conditions are now moving closer to normal summer weather.

A Jet2 passenger says his 50th birthday trip to Portugal was ruined after he was stopped at Stansted because his passport was issued more than 10 years ago under post-Brexit EU travel rules.

Ten-year-old Toy Story fan Vinny Donnelly from Loughborough was invited to the UK premiere of Toy Story 5 after his first-day-of-school photo with his toys went viral years ago. He met stars including Tom Hanks and Tim Allen.

Frank Warren is helping bring a festival-style refresh to the Epsom Derby, with Queensberry working with The Jockey Club to attract younger crowds to the historic race meeting.

Republic says it plans to protest at Trooping the Colour on 13 June, King Charles’s official birthday, with the ceremony expected to include soldiers, horses, musicians and the royal balcony moment.

The Tower of London is now running a 40-minute river tour curated by Historic Royal Palaces, with commentary written by Martha Howe-Douglas from BBC’s Ghosts.

Crowds swimming illegally in protected Hampstead Heath wildlife ponds have sparked anger after swans, coots and moorhens were disturbed during nesting season. Ministers have urged the City of London to act. ([The Guardian][7])

Prince Louis is back in the headlines after another look back at his scene-stealing Buckingham Palace balcony moments, with his reactions during royal events still among the most memorable images of recent years.

The Daily Express leads with hopes of a breakthrough in the fight against pancreatic cancer after a new daily pill called daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival times during clinical trials. Researchers say patients taking the drug lived significantly longer than those receiving standard chemotherapy.

The Daily Mirror also leads on the pancreatic cancer drug trial, describing the treatment as a potential "game changer" after patients gained an average of six extra months compared with chemotherapy alone.

The Times reports that trade union members are now just as likely to support Reform UK as Labour, prompting concern among senior union leaders over Labour's declining support among traditional voters.

The Daily Mail says Andy Burnham has been accused of behaving like a "Prime Minister in waiting" after a series of high-profile media appearances and comments on Labour's future direction.

The Sun leads with reports that singer Dua Lipa has married actor Callum Turner in a low-key London ceremony attended by just a handful of guests.

The Daily Telegraph reports Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring new ways of attracting private investment into major infrastructure projects, including housing developments and new towns.

The i reports Health Secretary Wes Streeting is expected to support electoral reform as Labour figures begin positioning themselves for the party's long-term future.

The Daily Star is backing Three Lions as England's official anthem for the 2026 World Cup despite criticism from some overseas fans who claim the song sounds arrogant.

The Financial Times reports investors remain confident about the future of artificial intelligence despite concerns that stock markets may be overheating. US shares have hit multiple record highs this year.

The Guardian reports questions are being raised over security concerns linked to Peter Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the United States, with new government documents due to be published.

Metro reports Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she was unaware of a luxury motorhome purchased by her estranged husband Peter Murrell using money later found to have been embezzled from SNP funds. She says the vehicle was kept out of sight at a relative's property.

Soccer Aid is the number one trend after England beat the World XI 3-2 in the 20th anniversary charity match at the London Stadium. Jermain Defoe scored twice, Damson Idris got the opener and the event raised a record-breaking £16.4 million for UNICEF. Angry Ginge was also widely praised online after being named Player of the Match.

GK Barry is trending after a viral Soccer Aid moment where she celebrated with the crowd after making a pass and completely missed the ball being played straight back to her by Tom Grennan. The clip exploded across TikTok and X overnight.

KSI is trending after his Soccer Aid appearance generated huge reaction online. Clips featuring the YouTuber, boxer and entertainer were among the most-shared moments from the match as fans praised his energy and personality.

Dua Lipa is trending after multiple outlets reported she married actor Callum Turner during a small ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London. Reports suggest a larger celebrity celebration is planned in Sicily later this week.

Arsenal is trending after huge celebrations following the club's trophy parade through North London. Social media has been flooded with videos from supporters celebrating both the men's Premier League title and the women's Champions League success.

Omaze is trending after another luxury house winner was announced. The company's latest multi-million-pound property giveaway sparked fresh debate online over whether people would actually keep the homes or immediately sell them.

P&O Cruises is trending as holidaymakers share videos from new summer sailings and cruise deals. Search interest has surged as families begin booking last-minute summer breaks.

The Financial Times is trending after reporting that investors continue pouring money into artificial intelligence companies despite growing warnings about market overheating and another possible tech bubble.

Robbie Williams is trending after helping celebrate Soccer Aid's 20th anniversary. As the founder of the event, he was heavily involved throughout the evening as England reclaimed the trophy.

The London Stadium is trending after hosting Soccer Aid's biggest-ever fundraising event, with more than £16.4 million raised and millions watching across ITV and ITVX.

Dua Lipa's wedding continues to dominate entertainment headlines after reports she married actor Callum Turner in an intimate London ceremony attended by just eight guests. A larger celebration in Sicily is reportedly planned with a host of celebrity friends expected to attend.

Jamie Lee Curtis has announced the death of her sister Kelly Curtis at the age of 69. The actress paid tribute to her as her "first friend and lifelong confidant" in an emotional statement.

Love Island returns this week with a major format shake-up. For the first time the launch show begins at night with a villa welcome party, while Maya Jama returns as host.

Rosamund Pike won praise from theatre-goers after stopping a performance in London's West End to call out an audience member who was texting during the show. The crowd reportedly applauded her intervention.

Russell T Davies' new Channel 4 drama Tip Toe has sparked huge debate after its hard-hitting opening episode. Starring David Morrissey and Alan Cumming, viewers have described it as powerful, shocking and uncomfortable viewing.

The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir are still celebrating after becoming the first choir ever to win Britain's Got Talent. The group say they plan to use their success to support farming charities and raise awareness of issues facing rural communities.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Luba Mushtuk became emotional after confirming her departure from the show following a major revamp of the professional line-up.

JoJo Siwa has revealed she suffered a nasty injury while golfing and is currently recovering with an eye patch after a suspected concussion.

Maura Higgins continues her push into America after appearing at Miami Swim Week and expanding her profile following success on US television.

Jeff Brazier is reportedly being lined up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing, potentially following in the footsteps of son Bobby Brazier, who reached the final.

Katie Price is reportedly furious after her Instagram account, which had more than 2.6 million followers, was removed following an investigation by Meta.

Keanu Reeves and partner Alexandra Grant attracted attention after appearing together at a major arts gala in Los Angeles, with fans praising the couple's down-to-earth relationship.

Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has announced the return of the BBC's Young Countryside Champion competition, aimed at inspiring the next generation of rural champions.

Take That are receiving rave reviews for their spectacular Circus Live tour, featuring circus performers, huge production values and a brand-new song called Sweet July.

Netflix viewers have just days left to watch Catch Me If You Can before it leaves the platform. The Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks classic continues to be rated among Steven Spielberg's most-loved films.

Massive Attack are heading back to Australia for the first time in 16 years. The Bristol legends will play shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney this August, while also promoting new music including their collaboration with Tom Waits.

Niall Horan has spoken publicly about the death of former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, revealing details of their final meeting and saying he remains close to Liam's family.

Lily Allen surprised fans at Mighty Hoopla by bringing out Jade Thirlwall for a live performance of their new remix collaboration in front of around 60,000 festival-goers.

The music world is celebrating the centenary of jazz legend Miles Davis, with critics and musicians reflecting on his influence on modern music and his revolutionary approach to jazz.

A huge collection of rave and acid house memorabilia is going up for auction, with experts predicting it could fetch as much as £80,000. The collection includes rare club passes, invitations and early Prodigy memorabilia.

Paul McCartney is back in the headlines after revealing some colourful stories from his younger days and reflecting on life with The Beatles during a series of recent interviews promoting new projects.

Mick Jagger has revealed how The Beatles influenced one important chapter of The Rolling Stones' career, saying the two legendary groups pushed each other creatively during the 1960s.

Dave Grohl has named Ronnie James Dio's Holy Diver as one of the greatest albums ever made, crediting it as a major influence on his own musical journey.

The Corrs continue to trend after renewed interest in the Irish group's classic catalogue. Their mix of pop and traditional Irish music remains hugely popular worldwide.

UB40 are back in the spotlight after renewed attention on their remarkable career, which has seen them sell more than 70 million records worldwide and produce some of Britain's biggest reggae-pop hits.

Luke Woodhouse claimed the biggest title of his career after winning the Baltic Sea Darts Open in Germany. The English darts star beat Ryan Joyce 8-4 in the final to secure his first-ever European Tour title, just days after winning his first senior PDC ranking event.

Soccer Aid dominated social media after England beat the World XI 3-2 at the London Stadium. Jermain Defoe scored twice to become the competition's all-time leading goalscorer as England reclaimed the trophy.

Angry Ginge was one of the surprise stars of Soccer Aid after being named Player of the Match following a hugely popular performance for England. Clips of his tackles and celebrations quickly went viral online.

GK Barry also trended heavily after a hilarious Soccer Aid moment where she celebrated with the crowd and appeared to completely miss a return pass. The clip exploded across TikTok and X overnight.

Arsenal's trophy parade brought huge celebrations across North London, but emergency services confirmed 75 people had to be rescued from dangerous heights while 16 arrests were made during the day. Estimates suggested up to one million supporters attended.

Christian Pulisic helped the United States beat Senegal 3-2 as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil. The result boosted confidence around the American squad ahead of next summer's tournament.

Australia have named their latest World Cup squad, with coach Tony Popovic making several bold selections including exciting young talents Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi. The choices have sparked plenty of debate among fans.

The French Open has attracted praise after organisers scheduled a major women's match in a prime-time evening slot, with Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka helping bring fresh attention to the debate around equality in tennis scheduling.

Ireland's women bounced back with an impressive seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in Dublin during their T20 Tri-Series campaign. The win keeps their momentum going ahead of a busy international summer.

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has handed teenage midfielder Tyler Fletcher a surprise call-up as preparations continue for the World Cup. Many supporters see it as a sign Scotland are willing to back young talent on the biggest stage.

Formula One fans are already looking ahead to Spa-Francorchamps, the famous Belgian circuit known for producing some of the sport's most unpredictable weather and dramatic races. Drivers often joke it can be sunny on one corner and raining on the next.

Sara Cox has revealed the fitness habits that helped transform her health in her 50s. The Radio 2 presenter credits weight training, regular walking, horse riding and high-intensity workouts for helping her feel fitter and stronger than ever.

Gardeners are being told hydrangeas may bloom better this summer if they skip fertiliser and focus on mulching instead. Experts say mulch helps lock in moisture during hot weather and keeps roots cooler.

A simple gardening trick is gaining popularity after experts revealed that June is one of the most important months for keeping gardens healthy. Key jobs include feeding hanging baskets, pruning wisteria and protecting fruit from birds.

Food lovers are adding Marmite to gravy after chefs claimed it creates a richer, deeper flavour. The controversial spread is said to boost savoury notes without overpowering the meal.

Another food hack suggests adding soy sauce to spaghetti bolognese. Professional chefs say a small amount can enhance the savoury flavour without making the dish taste Asian-inspired.

Brownie fans are being encouraged to add soy sauce to chocolate recipes. Bakers say the umami flavour helps intensify the chocolate taste and creates a richer dessert.

People are being told to add apple slices to grilled cheese sandwiches. Food experts say the sweetness balances the richness of the cheese and creates a surprisingly good flavour combination.

Dog trainers have revealed the breeds they find hardest to train, with the Shiba Inu topping the list. Experts say the breed often behaves more like a cat and prefers making its own decisions.

Scrambled egg lovers are being encouraged to add pesto before cooking. Fans of the technique say it creates a richer flavour and transforms a simple breakfast into something more exciting.

Wedding photographers say they can often spot warning signs in relationships before couples even realise there's a problem. They claim constant bickering, poor communication and frustration during photoshoots are often red flags.

Lorraine Kelly is back in the headlines after reports suggested she could be planning life beyond ITV. The presenter has reportedly been exploring new projects including podcasts and digital content following recent daytime schedule changes, although ITV insists she remains a key part of its line-up.

Lacey Turner is reportedly being lined up for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing during her break from EastEnders. The Stacey Slater star has previously turned the show down but reports suggest this could finally be the year.

Taskmaster favourite Maisie Adam has revealed she once appeared on The Chase as a student. Unfortunately she took the minus offer and left without any prize money, something Bradley Walsh was happy to remind her about years later.

Frank Skinner says he fears football authorities are slowly moving away from Three Lions as England's unofficial anthem. The comedian was reflecting on the song's remarkable 30-year journey and enduring popularity with fans.

Alan Titchmarsh has revealed he turned down Strictly Come Dancing several times despite being asked repeatedly. The gardening favourite says he's perfectly happy sticking to gardens, books and Love Your Weekend.

Tim Lovejoy has admitted one of his biggest Sunday Brunch regrets was missing the chance to ask 1980s pop star Tiffany about some fascinating parts of her career when she appeared on the show.

Fans of BBC Scotland's River City are disappointed after the Dumbarton studio site used for filming was sold for more than £2 million. Campaigners had hoped to preserve the facility as a production hub following the soap's cancellation.

Still Game star Gavin Mitchell, better known as Boaby the Barman, has spoken about a frightening incident after his dog was allegedly poisoned and he was involved in a confrontation while rushing to get veterinary treatment.

Jamie Laing is reportedly joining the next series of Dragons' Den as a guest business expert. The former Made In Chelsea star has built a successful confectionery and media business since leaving reality television.

Jeremy Clarkson was left emotional after the Hawkstone Farmers Choir won Britain's Got Talent. The choir, originally created to help promote his farming business, became the first choir ever to win the competition.