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    BBC Bargain Hunt star arrives at court after being charged with terror offences

    Bargain Hunt’s Ochuko Ojiri has arrived at court after being charged with terror offences. The 53-year-old antiques expert was held in relation to an investigation into financial dealings with terrorists and is the first to face the specific charges under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000. Ochuko was due to appear Westminster Magistrates’ Court […] More

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    Simon Cowell’s nightmare accident sparked concerns he would ‘never walk again’

    Simon Cowell has opened up about the injuries he sustained from a horrifying accident which left doctors and surgeons fearing that the X Factor judge wouldn’t be able to walk09:50, 09 May 2025Simon Cowell’s doctors feared the worst after he sustained brutal injuries.The X Factor star explained that his surgeon was uncertain if he would ever walk again when Simon broke his back in three places after being thrown off an electric bike at his Malibu, California home.He received treatment for a concussion, a broken arm, and a broken back. The fall led to Cowell having a metal rod inserted into his spine, along with several procedures and surgeries.In a recent conversation with Elizabeth Day on the How To Fail podcast, Simon discussed the crash’s impact. Cowell revealed that he ‘could have died’ and his surgeon was worried about their ability to ‘fix’ his back.Simon broke his back after being thrown off an e-bikeSimon said: “He showed me the X-ray and he said: ‘Look, I’m not going to lie Simon, I don’t know if I can fix this which means you probably won’t walk and secondly, the operation could take 11 hours,” reports the Mirror.Article continues below”They said the obvious: ‘It could go wrong’ and all I could think about was my family and everything. In that moment you kind of realise the most important thing is your health and don’t do stupid things.”The X Factor star discussed the incident on the podcast(Image: More

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    Blue Peter legend Valerie Singleton caught sunbathing topless – by hot air balloon passengers

    The children’s TV legend has told how she was gave passengers of a passing hot air balloon an eyeful after stripping off on her balcony to catch some rays10:40, 09 May 2025Updated 10:41, 09 May 2025Blue Peter legend Valerie Singleton got caught short…Blue Peter legend Valerie Singleton has told how she was caught sunbathing topless – by passengers of a passing hot air balloon.The kids TV star – who hosted the hit BBC show for a decade – was left red-faced after spotting the high-flying audience as she chilled on the sun-kissed balcony of her home.Forgetting her state of undress, she stood up to wave at the folk enjoying the ride. It was only then she realised her boobs were on show. She dived for a towel and the flash remained a secret between Valerie and the balloon passengers for years.Valerie told BBC Radio Solent she used to position plants around her so she could strip off and take in the sun at her home near Sherborne, Dorset, without fear of being spotted.Valerie was too late to grab her towel(Image: More

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    Telly icon returns after years off air and talks ‘steamy’ romance with Emily Atack

    EXCLUSIVE: A huge TV icon has returned to screens and this time with his “dream woman” by his side, Emily Atack – and the star revealed how they met to the Daily Star08:43, 09 May 2025A TV icon has returned to screens after a long hiatus away – and he’s now revealed his “steamy” relationship with actress Emily Atack.After starring as the face of PG Tips for over 20 years, Monkey is now back on screen and this time he’s married and starring in his own reality show ‘At Home with Monkey’.Viewers can Catch Mr and Mrs M (Emily Atack) living life ‘just one tea at a time’, with the launch of the new reality TV-inspired ad, At Home with Monkey, which follows his new life.When speaking exclusively to Daily Star, Monkey (as voiced by by comedian Ivo Graham) revealed what he’s been up to and how he met his “dream woman”.Emily is cosying up with Monkey(Image: More