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    Sting support act The Christians issue drummer update after ‘cardiac arrest’ live on stage

    The Christians have issued a statement after their drummer Lionel Duke collapsed on stage at the Liverpool Pier Head and suffered a suspected cardiac arrest in front of fans10:01, 23 Jun 2025Updated 10:07, 23 Jun 2025The Christians have shared an update after their drummer Lionel Duke was struck by a suspected cardiac arrest mid-performance, bringing their On The Waterfront gig to a sudden halt.The group were in the midst of their set at Liverpool Pier Head on June 22 when Mr Duke took ill and collapsed. Frontman Garry Christian urgently called for medical assistance, while a black screen was swiftly erected around the scene.The band’s manager, Emma Bridget, took to the stage shortly afterwards to inform the thousands gathered that the drummer had suffered a cardiac arrest during the show.She announced: “We were so looking forward to tonight it was going to be the big gig of the year and our lovely drummer has had a cardiac arrest.”They’ve done four rounds of CPR on him. We’re really hoping he is going to make it. He didn’t have a pulse, he’s got one now, we think. Thank you so much,” reports the Liverpool Echo.The Christians drummer Lionel Duke(Image: More

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    Peter Andre breaks silence on Katie Price’s veiled jibe against wife Emily

    Peter Andre has spoken out about “drama with exes” just days after his former wife Katie Price hit out at his wife Emily MacDonagh, who claimed was vastly different to her08:00, 23 Jun 2025Updated 08:48, 23 Jun 2025Peter Andre has dished out advice on managing “drama with exes” in his latest New! Magazine column, following his ex-wife Katie Price’s recent remark about his wife Emily MacDonagh.Reality TV titan Katie claimed that her and Peter’s children struggle to understand that they were once a couple because of the stark contrast between her and Emily.Speaking on a podcast with comedian Katherine Ryan, Katie revealed: “I said to her, ‘I was with your dad for six years – trust me, we had a laugh, banter together. We did,” adding, “She can’t believe that whenever he went everywhere or me, we were together with the kids – we’d go as a family. She’s like, ‘Emily doesn’t do all that,’ for Pete.”While Peter and Emily chose not to respond to Katie’s comments, he did share his thoughts on Sam Thompson’s encounter with his ex Zara McDermott’s new boyfriend Louis Tomlinson.Peter was Katie’s first husband(Image: More

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    Stephanie Davis confirms split from boyfriend just months after giving birth

    Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis has confirmed that she and boyfriend Joe McKalroy have split up, just a short time after she welcomed a baby boy with her former partner22:48, 22 Jun 2025Updated 22:57, 22 Jun 2025Stephanie and Joe welcomed a son in JanuaryStephanie Davis has announced her break up with boyfriend Joe McKalroy, following a week of whispers about their relationship.The 32 year old Hollyoaks star and Joe started dating in 2022 and share a five-month-old son named Samuel together.Gossip about the end of their love affair began last weekend when Stephanie posted a Father’s Day message that conspicuously left out any nod to her child’s dad. More comments dropped by the soap celeb added fuel to the fire regarding the split.On Sunday, Stephanie took to social media to put an end to the rumours, confirming she and Joe have parted ways and she is bracing to raise her little one alone.She said she was ‘in shock’ at the splitShe did not explain what led to the end of their once solid relationship.Article continues belowTaking to Instagram Stories, she wrote: “Never in a million years did I think I’d be writing this. I’ve been left with no choice but to address the rumours.”She added: “This has come as a complete shock and has been an incredibly painful and unexpected time. Just four months after having a baby – one of the most vulnerable and emotional times in a woman’s life – I’ve found myself facing this chapter on my own.”Alluding to her previous rocky relationship with reality star Jeremy McConnell, father to her seven year old son, she continued: “After everything I’ve been through in the past, I truly believed I’d finally found my happiness – something secure and lasting. But that, heartbreakingly, hasn’t been the case.”Stephanie continued to pen: “I’m grateful for the years we had because without us I wouldn’t have my Samuel. Who will always be my priority.”She wrapped up her message by saying: “Right now, I’m focusing on healing, protecting my peace, and doing the best I can – being there for my two beautiful boys. Thank you to those who’ve reached out – your kindness has meant more than I can say. Stephanie X.”This heartfelt update followed closely on the heels of an earlier social media post celebrating her son, Samuel’s five-month milestone, with no mention of Joe, reports the Mirror.Stephanie and Joe welcomed a son in January(Image: More

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    Special meaning of Kelsey Parker’s son’s name after ‘earth-shattering’ death

    Kelsey Parker and her partner Will Lindsay have shared the devastating news that their first child together was stillborn, and shared the name they had selected for their sonSeamus Duff Showbiz Reporter and Adam Cailler Senior reporter and Reddit team lead20:47, 22 Jun 2025Updated 20:47, 22 Jun 2025Kelsey and partner Will Lindsay were devastated by their loss(Image: More

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    Gabby Logan says women’s Euros will make ‘so many more’ heroes out of Lionesses

    BBC presenter and new Match of the Day host Gabby Logan thinks this summer’s women’s European Championships has the potential to create many new heroes from the Lionesses squad, just like 2022 did19:39, 22 Jun 2025This Lionesses squad will hope to replicate the success of 2022Gabby Logan has vowed the women’s Euros will make “so many more” heroes from the Lionesses again.The telly host, 52, reckons next month’s tournament will have the same buzz as 2022 when England triumphed.She said this year’s side “really deserve wider recognition” as it boasts “amazing female talent”.The broadcaster, who is presenting the tournament in Switzerland for the BBC, added: “Think back to the women’s Euros in 2022.“Lots of people didn’t know who Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly, Ella Toone or Ellen White were and it was such a joy to see them emerge as household names.“Heroes, basically. And there are so many more to come.”Article continues belowGabby Logan thinks the Euros could create more ‘heroes'(Image: More