8 helpful homeschooling tips to get you through until March

Marsha Thomason Joins ‘The Bay’; Season 3 GreenlitLost and White Collar actress Marsha Thomason has joined the cast of ITV drama The Bay, as the British broadcaster confirmed it has renewed the drama for a third season. Thomason will join the detective drama as Morecambe Criminal Investigation Department’s new family liaison officer, DS Jenn Townsend, following Morven Christie’s decision to leave the show.

Gemma Atkinson has revealed she's engaged to Gorka Marquez after he popped the question on Valentine's Day.The former Hollyoaks actress announced the happy news on her Instagram feed with a snap of herself and Gorka enjoying the chilly British weather outside. The 36 year old can be seen wearing a black beanie hat on over a green winter coat with a fur-lined hood.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United cannot rely on Marcus Rashford to score 20 or more goals a season. That's the view of United legend Andy Cole, who believes the England international needs to take a leaf out of Edinson Cavani's book when it comes to being ruthless in front of goal.

direct to your inboxGood Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan has blasted the ‘racist yobs and thugs’ racially abusing Marcus Rashford on social media - and has called for them to be issued £100,000 fines.The outspoken TV host called those giving the abuse ‘absolutely disgusting’ and launched a campaign to dish out massive fines for those taking part in such behaviour.Piers referenced a new law that has come into effect in Australia, where he says people issuing the most serious racist abuse

Celebrities across the UK have opened up about the difficulties of homeschooling in recent weeks. Earlier this month, Holly Willoughby said she was close to “giving up” limiting her three children’s screen time.The This Morning host said she was so exhausted from homeschooling during the week that she slept all the way through the weekend.

direct to your inbox Pupils from a primary school in Moston have dedicated a heartwarming song to footballer Marcus Rashford after his successful free school meal campaign.

direct to your inboxHundreds of people were being evacuated from their homes overnight as Storm Christoph caused widespread flooding across the UK.Some 2,000 properties in the East Didsbury, West Didsbury and Northenden areas of Manchester were due to be evacuated on Wednesday night because of rising water levels, the city council said.Elsewhere people were also asked to leave their homes in parts of Ruthin and Bangor on Dee in North Wales, and Maghull in Merseyside.Authorities have been

Mark Labbett rose to fame after appearing as the infamous ‘The Beast’ on gameshow The Chase.The 55 year old quiz pro has been on many different versions of the show, appearing on the American version as their sole chaser in 2013, and even popping up on the Australian one too. Over in the UK, fans of the hit gameshow can’t get enough of the star, and his knowledge has led him to become a household name.

Naman Ramachandran BAFTA winners Louis Theroux and David Olusoga will deliver masterclasses at BBC Studios’ annual Showcase.Now its 45th year, the event — which normally takes place in Liverpool across five days — is fully digital due to the pandemic.

Ryan Reynolds is throwing a punch!