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    EastEnders icon issues advice to bosses as soap’s future hangs in the balance

    EXCLUSIVE: Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison, who starred as Heather Trott, has issued advice for the long-running BBC soap which has just celebrated 40 years on air10:27, 20 Feb 2025Updated 10:32, 20 Feb 2025An EastEnders legend has issued some stern advice for the long-running BBC soap.As the show celebrates it’s 40th anniversary, we spoke to Cheryl Fergison, Cheryl starred as Heather Trott on the soap between 2007- 2012. As figures for soaps continue to dwindle, we asked what advice she has for the show’s bosses.In collaboration withhttps://www.casino.org/uk/, Cheryl, 60, exclusively told us: “I think they need to bring it back to reality. Soaps are meant to be an everyday drama, and they don’t need to rely on constant explosions or over-the-top storylines to compete with films or mini-series. Real life isn’t like that. Bringing it back to the real world could help.”She continued: “I think we all worry about the future of soaps. It’s such an institution, and I truly believe it’ll stick around. With the money EastEnders has spent on the new set, I can imagine they’ll want to get their money’s worth out of that.Fans were shocked at Heather’s exit(Image: More

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    Ronan Keating’s brother’s killer avoids jail as Boyzone star fumes over ‘broken system’

    The brother of Boyzone star and One Show presenter Ronan Keating was tragically killed in July 2023, and now the singer has slammed the sentencing of the man who killed him09:41, 20 Feb 2025Updated 10:07, 20 Feb 2025Ronan with brother Ciaran, who was killed in a car crash in July 2023Ronan Keating has declared the justice system is “broken” after his brother’s killer walked free.Ciaran Keating, the Boyzone star’s older brother, was tragically killed in a fatal road crash in Mayo, Ireland in July 2023. Ciaran was driving to his son’s football match but suffered fatal injuries in the collision.Ronan was left heartbroken and helped carry the coffin at his brother’s funeral – Ciaran’s wife Annmarie was unable to attend due to issues relating to the crash. Keating, who now presents The One Show, has taken to social media to vent his frustration as the man involved in the crash has avoided prison.Dean Harte had been charged with careless driving causing death and serious injury, and pleaded guilty. However, he has been given a 17-month prison sentence suspended for two years, and a driving ban for two years.Ronan carried his brother’s coffin at the funeral(Image: More

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    First Dates star Fred Sirieix marries partner Fruitcake in stunning Jamaican wedding

    First Dates star Fred Sirieix has married his partner Fruitcake in Jamaica. The TV star and maître d’ shared the news on social media as he gushed it was the “best day of my life”09:15, 20 Feb 2025Updated 09:16, 20 Feb 2025First Dates Fred Sirieix has just announced that he’s finally got hitched to his partner Fruitcake.The TV star took to Instagram with a gorgeous snap to let the world know that he and his sweetheart Fruitcake, who likes to keep her full identity away from the spotlight. The pair have taken the plunge in sunny Negril, Jamaica can be seen smiling ear to ear while beaming guests shower them with petals.Looking every bit the dapper groom, I’m A celeb star Fred rocks a crisp white jacket and a sleek black bow tie, as his bride glows in her stunning gown. All Fred needed was the wedding date and a flurry of emojis – Jamaican flag included – to caption the heartfelt post.Fruitcake herself couldn’t contain her joy, claiming it was the “best day of my life” right there in the comments. Over on her page, she echoed the sentiment with a cheeky “we did it” on her Stories, where she also treated fans to a peek at the glam venue décor.They got hitched in Jamaica(Image: More