I visited Iraq 20 years after British invasion - it completely changed my view

Between 2007 and 2015, actor Oliver Stokes was recognisable for his role as Michael Garvey on hit show Benidorm.Throughout his time on the show, Oliver grew up on our screens and he was just 10 years old - it’s no surprise then that he looks a lot different now. As the youngest son of Mick and Janice Garvey, Oliver’s character Michael was known for his cheekiness and singing You'll Never Walk Alone during karaoke and getting a tattoo after a night of drinking alcohol.

Rebekah Vardy appeared to issue a three-word response to Coleen Rooney's new bombshell interview as she broke her silence on the 'Wagatha Christie' drama for the first time.

EastEnders fans have predicted a potential surprise return for Spencer Moon, 18 years after leaving Albert Square behind for sunny Australia.The character, who was played by Christopher Parker, arrived alongside his brother Alfie (Shane Richie) in 2002, and caused rather a lot of trouble for his older sibling and at one point was even trapped in the remains of a collapsed helter-skelter. After being arrested over for drug possession and spending the night in jail, Spencer left for Australia where he re-united with ex-girlfriend Vicki Fowler (Scarlett Alice Johnson), where the pair have remained ever since.

EastEnders bosses have released the first sneak peek at Cindy Beale's return to Walford. Cindy, played by Michelle Collins, hasn't been seen on the Square in 25 years, and many residents think that she is dead. However, she has been under witness protection for all of that time, and now is the time for her to return.

The summer weather is ideal for your garden, as the sun helps your plants to become lush, green and floral.

Britney Spears is "considering doing a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey" ahead of the release of her explosive tell-all memoir, according to reports.The Sun reports that the Baby One More Time singer, 41, had four weeks to decide whether she wanted to sit down to do a TV interview. TV networks are said to have been clamouring to sign the star for her first TV interview since her controversial conservatorship ended in November, 2021.

Stargazers will be in for a treat as the current Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International After 18 years at BAFTA, Krishnendu Majumdar is having trouble switching off. It’s been almost two months since the media executive, who recently won a BAFTA for his Kate Winslet-led Channel 4 drama “I Am Ruth,” finished his three-year term as chair of the British Academy, handing over the reins to agency boss Sara Putt.

Stacey Solomon appeared to be feeling emotional as she continued to enjoy her holiday with her family. The Sort Your Life Out host hasn't been as active on social media as usual, and understandably so, as she soaks up the sun and makes memories with her brood.

Jaclyn Hill has come to a major business decision.

Princess Beatrice will be celebrating her 35th birthday on 8 August, and astrologer Inbaal Honigman has revealed what the royal may have in store during her 35th year. Inbaal predicts that the royal will see her "love life take centre stage this year" with her marriage remaining as "passionate" as ever.The astrology has also taken a look at the Princess's 8/8/88 birth date, and this has meant she is "well suited to the British monarchy." Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Inbaal reveals that Beatrice's love life is set to take centre stage, explaining: "At the time of the Princess's birthday, the planet Venus, planet of love and beauty is in Leo, which is her personal sign.

London-based columnist and media personality Dan Wootton‘s work has been paused by the Daily Mail‘s digital news outlet after jaw-dropping “double life” accusations have come out against him.

Busan International Film Festival has announced the 30 projects selected for this year’s Asian Project Market (APM), including new projects from leading Asian filmmakers such as Japan’s Koji Fukada, Indonesia’s Makbul Mubarak and India’s Rima Das.

A woman who neglected both her rabbit and dog has been banned from keeping animals for five years. By the time the rabbit, which had suffered for weeks, was taken to a vet it was in such ill health it had to be put down. The dog was infested with fleas and had alopecia.

Ashley Peacock was once a staple of Coronation Street, as the character was a regular on the cobbles for some 15 years between 1995 and 2010. Ashley, who was played by Corrie legend Steven Arnold, was one of the victims of the tragic 8 December 2010 tram crash. He was killed off as a part of a series of episodes to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary and included a special live episode on 9 December, which Steven appeared in as an off-screen voice actor.

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has been grabbing plenty of headlines and dollars this week but the BBC has turned the clocks back to a different retelling, making its classic series available on iPlayer.

Paddy McGuinness may not have got the sympathy he was hoping for after declaring 'I'm back' following his break away. The Top Gear host ditched the UK and jetted over to Portugal for some time in the sun while ex-wife Christine stayed at the home they still share with their three children.

An EastEnders fan-favourite is set to return to Albert Square next week after leaving the soap six years ago.

Bebe Rexha has officially called it quits with her boyfriend, Keyan Safyari, after three years together.The «I'm Good (Blue)» singer confirmed the news during her performance in London on July 28. While introducing her song «Atmosphere,» Rexha told the crowd, «Now I just went through a breakup so I might get a little emotional, so you need to help me here.» Rexha, who had been with Safyari since 2020, got support from the crowd, with one concertgoer holding up a sign that read, «You are enough» while she performed her track «I Am.»«You really are trying to make a bitch cry,» Rexha joked in response.The news comes just two weeks after breakup rumors began swirling, when Rexha posted some text messages, allegedly from Safyari, criticizing her for having gained weight.The 33-year-old songstress took to her Instagram story to share a snapshot of the alleged text, in which her then-boyfriend said he was just trying to be «honest» with her about her looks.«Hey.

A health expert has warned about the subtle signs of cancer on your face you shouldn't ignore after James Martin revealed he had the condition.