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TV star Patricia Brake has sadly died at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer, her family has said.

Actress Patricia Brake has died at the age of 79 following a long cancer battle, it has been announced. She had a career that spanned over 60 years, but she was best known for her roles in the 1970s sitcom Porridge.The star also appeared in soaps such as Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale. Patricia's son Jon McBain shared the news on Twitter, he wrote: "I can confirm that my mother, the actress Patricia Brake, died earlier today at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer." Her agent Scott Marshall Partners also issued a statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our client and well-loved stage and TV actress, Patricia Brake, at the age of 79, after a very long battle with cancer.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

A bar offering people the chance to channel their competitive side through axe throwing, digital darts and beer pong will open its doors at Manchester's Printworks this June. Said to be the UK's first and only battle bar, Boom Battle Bar, combines food and drink with a 'entertainment battleground' full of competitive games for all ages.

Amal Clooney and Bridgerton stars Phoebe Dynover and Jonathan Bailey led the celebrities on the red carpet at the Prince’s Trust Awards on Tuesday. Sponsored by TK Maxx and HomeSense, the awards pay tribute to the bravery, determination, and sheer hard work that young people demonstrate. Founded by Prince Charles in 1976, the trust supports 11 to 30-year-olds across the UK who are unemployed, struggling at school, or at risk of exclusion.

“OK Computer” — its classic album released 25 years ago, on May 21, 1997 — there was, of course, lead singer Thom Yorke fronting the band and longtime producer Nigel Godrich behind the boards.But in the creation of what is considered their undisputed masterpiece, the English alt-rockers had a surprising secret weapon: British actress Jane Seymour. Yes, “Dr.

Welcome to the Ton! While Ruby Stokes left midway through Bridgerton season 2 amid other commitments, the Netflix series has officially cast another star to take over the sixth sibling’s role.

EXCLUSIVE: We will likely see more of Francesca on Bridgerton next season, and she will look a little different. Hannah Dodd (Anatomy of a Scandal) is set to play the the elusive Bridgerton sibling in Season 3 of Netflix and Shondaland’s Regency-era period drama series based on Julia Quinn’s romance novels. She is joining the hugely popular series in a recasting, taking over the role from Ruby Stokes who left and is the lead of another Netflix series, the upcoming Lockwood & Co., an adaptation of Jonathan Stroud’s books.

Royal nannies have to undertake a vigorous training process to get to the point where they are working for the royal family. Norland College is the most prestigious nanny-training school in the world, based in Bath and has taught nannies for royal families around the world.

Homes Under The Hammer star Martin Roberts has given a health update after his hospital dash last week. Martin, 58, had a terrifying brush with death on Thursday 21 April, which saw him witness surgeons plunge an eight inch needle into his chest. “Little bit of good news, little bit of bad news.

Uber has announced that customers in Manchester will be able to select a pet friendly ride, meaning you’ll never have to choose between your furry friend and the comfort of a cab ride again. Or at least you shouldn’t - but the announcement isn’t all it seems.

Naman Ramachandran “Father & Soldier” by Mathieu Vadepied, starring Omar Sy, Alassane Diong and Jonas Bloquet will open Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18.The Franco-Senegalese co-production, shot in France and Senegal, tells the story of Bakary Diallo, a father, who enlists in the French army in 1917 to join Thierno, his 17-year-old son, who was drafted by force. Sent to the front, father and son will have to face the war together.

After being overwhelmed by the response to an alarming tweet about undergoing life-saving treatment, Martin Roberts has exclusively told OK! about his ordeal – revealing doctors' heroic efforts to save him amidst a terrifying health scare. The Homes Under The Hammer star fought for his life this week and was saved when medics discovered he wasn't suffering a heart attack, but instead needed a procedure involving an 8 inch needle plunged into his chest while he was still awake.

Homes Under the Hammer presenter Martin Roberts, 58, has admitted he is "scared and emotionally battered" after being rushed into hospital for emergency heart surgery this week, saying that he would have had “hours to live” had he not undergone the procedure. In a candid video from his hospital room on Thursday, Martin revealed to his 20.3k Instagram followers that he had undergone the surgery after doctors found a “massive amount of fluid” all around his heart.The clip started with the theme tune to his show Homes Under the Hammer playing in the background before panning to an understandably tired-looking Martin who said: “Well, I have to say… this isn’t where I expected to be watching Homes Under the Hammer today, “A bit of good news, and a bit of bad news.

Homes Under The Hammer star Martin Roberts has said he is 'scared and emotionally battered' after revealing a heart condition left him just hours from death.

Homes Under The Hammer host Martin Roberts has revealed he was rushed to hospital on Wednesday to undergo an emergency operation.The TV star and former I’m A Celeb camp mate, 58, said he was dashed to hospital after feeling unwell and then experienced a health scare.Taking to Twitter to share the news, the presenter shared a clip of his hospital bed before revealing that he could have been left with "hours to live" as he explained how fluid around his heart was stopping it from working.Thankfully, the star said he’s now on the mend and recovering in hospital after the “serious” condition. Sharing the news on Twitter, he said: “So.

Host of the BBC show Homes Under The Hammer Martin Roberts has revealed he was rushed to hospital recently. The star has said he had to undergo emergency surgery after being rushed to hospital.

Sasha Urban editor“I was questioning what suffering was,” Amber Mark said to the crowd at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. “What is life, what is the meaning of life — I could go on and on — but I need to be here for three more hours and smoke a lot of weed to get into it, and this is not a Ted Talk.”It was a heavy introduction for the smooth R&B of “What It Is,” a song from her recently released debut album, “Three Dimensions Deep,” but such is the multiplicity of Mark, whose live set found her exploring a melange of genres and vocal styles.Bathed in blood-red lighting and dancing so energetically that her mic pack came loose, Mark was in full form as she sang about “a feeling so strange / the way time never stays the same.” Her voice was in top gear, not once wavering as she climbed the scale from her signature raspy alto register to a softer, high-pitched falsetto.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are extremely hands on parents when looking after their children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis - but need extra help as working royals.

“Did you ever imagine your biggest dream could come true?” wrote Jennifer Lopez in a new “On The JLo” newsletter that she sent out on Tuesday (Apr. 12). Jennifer, 52, shared details about how Ben Affleck popped the question for the second time, revealing that the 49-year-old Justice League actor asked her to marry him while she was naked! “Saturday night, while at my favorite place on earth (in the bubble bath), my beautiful love got on one knee and proposed.”

Maggie Rogers has confirmed that her second album, titled Surrender, will be released on July 29. The album will arrive three years after her 2019 debut Heard It in a Past Life with today's announcement accompanied by a trailer teasing new music.

An ‘index of infidelity’ has highlighted the UK’s most adulterous towns - and one particular spot in Greater Manchester has come out on top of the entire list.

Baring their bumps in bathing suits! Kellan Lutz’s wife, Brittany Gonzales, and more expectant celebrities have shown their budding bellies in bikinis in 2022.

In celebration of the forthcoming series of Bridgerton is set to hit screens later this month, a hotel in Bath is offering the ultimate themed stay.The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath has curated an immersive experience inviting guests to live like Lady Danbury for a day and night.The hotel is launching a special, two-night Promenade Like A Bridgerton package allowing guests to immerse themselves in the Regency era.The package includes a two-night stay in one of the hotel’s rooms or suites, a Champagne Afternoon Tea in its acre of English country gardens and traditional English Breakfast each morning. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

By Photography by Simone Ashley has spent the last few weeks hanging with her dog, watching old episodes of Friends, going on hikes. She learned kickboxing, ate healthy, and even managed to get some reading done. Not unusual activities for a 26-year-old looking to take some time for herself.

here.The Concorde G-BOAC is said to have carried the Queen and Princess Diana on numerous journeys as well as being one of only three remaining of its kind in the UK, according to Mixmag.Meanwhile, a separate rave at Manchester’s Victoria Baths is set to take place later this week.The series, dubbed “Red Bull Unlocked” will kick off on February 26.Headlining the night is Afrodeutsche and A Guy Called Gerald. Other local artists also performing include, Mr Scruff, DJ Paulette, Luke Unabomber, Annabel Fraser, Gina Breeze, Ruf Dug and Blasha & Allatt.Victoria Baths was the host of famous rave nights in the city during the 1980s called ‘Wet’, which were created by the same promoters as The Haçienda club.The 1000-capacity venue will use eight different rooms to transform the location into a rave venue.

Meghan Markle has received a huge honor!

Meghan Markle wore for that wave-making interview with Oprah Winfrey has gone down as the dress of 2021 by the Fashion Museum in Bath. A version of the Giorgio Armani dress will go on display as the final item in its headline exhibition, A History Of Fashion In 100 Objects. For the interview, the duchess wore a black dress featuring white lotus flower embroidery, which the museum says had a ‘symbolic association with rebirth, self-regeneration and spiritual enlightenment, and its ability to flourish despite seemingly challenging conditions’.

Award-worthy attire! Meghan Markle made quite the style statement when she sat down with CBS in March 2021 for a tell-all interview. Now, the 40-year-old royal’s Armani outfit is being recognized as the Fashion Museum’s official “Dress of the Year.” 

K.J. Yossman 101 Films International has picked up world sales rights to “Fear the Invisible Man,” an adaptation of H.G.

A historic library on Wilmslow Road is set to be redecorated this month.

The Duchess of Cornwall has been photographed visiting Roundhill Primary School in Bath just days after the monarch said she'll allow her to be called Queen Consort when Prince Charles takes the throne. Camilla, who is patron of St.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorEven if you don’t know the story of heralded photographer W. Eugene Smith or the Japanese fishing village of Minamata, you are likely familiar with the photograph Tomoko and Mother in the Bath. The 1971 black-and-white photo captures Ryoko Kamimura cradling her severely deformed daughter Tomoko, a victim of Minamata disease, in a Japanese bath.

Gogglebox favourite Mica Ven has been busy embracing the sun and relaxing after jetting off on an amazing holiday with her son Yash.The duo are enjoying some quality time in Jamaica together and Mica has been keeping fans updated by sharing pictures and videos to her Instagram page. Sitting on a sun lounger beside a palm tree lined pool, the TV personality looked radiant as she sipped on rainbow coloured cocktails and took in the view. In one video, she joked around with other holidaymakers as she attempted to take a selfie, before panning the camera around to show off her pool side view, allowing fans to catch a glimpse of the sea just about visible in the background.

Red Bull is launching the first in a ‘global series’ of club events in Manchester - with plans to turn the Victoria Baths into an eight-room ‘rave complex’.

Stood at the side of a massive stage in Sackville Gardens, drag queen Cherry Valentine is gearing up for a performance in front of hundreds, if not thousands, of people at Manchester Pride.

Pop-up cinema Village Screen is set to return to the Victoria Baths for a series of Valentine’s movie screenings.