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Love Island stars Lana Jenkins and Ron Hall ventured to the hotly anticipated Casa Amor for a special project, as the drama and explosive antics continue on the smash hit reality series. As part of an advertorial campaign with alcopop brand WKD, the duo, both 25, unexpectedly ventured to the "secret" villa and hid a range of canned drinks around the space. Captioning the footage, Lana penned: "Casa is back! [blue heart and palm tree emojis] "Ron and I headed out to explore the legendary villa for a cheeky game of Where’s Your WKD At? [eyes looking emojis] How do you think I did?" The couple challenged one another to then find the hidden cans around the space in just three minutes.The light-hearted footage was well received by fans, who were keen to see the couple back in the iconic setting where they met and fell in love in front of the nation.

Blur have shared ‘St. Charles Square’, the latest single to be taken from their upcoming album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh wowed during a public appearance in Canvey Island, where she was the epitome of sophistication and on-trend summer style. Many members of the Royal family are known and loved for their fashion sense, particularly Kate Middleton, who is often spotted in outfits by legendary British brand Alexander McQueen . Sophie, 58, attended the grand opening of the new Charfleet Book Bindery on 27 June in Canvey Island, Essex, dressed to the nines in a sleeveless khaki wrap dress by the luxury label - a relative change for her.The effortlessly stylish dress is complete with a cinched in waist and single-breasted detailing, and is finished in a military design.

Mark Wright has come out fighting in defence of his marriage to Michelle Keegan after he faced more accusations that they’re living separate lives. The TOWIE star-turned-TV presenter was photographed looking loved-up with Michelle on holiday in Ibiza last week, demonstrating that they still make time for each other.

Angela Rayner has spoken out about the terrifying abuse she's received since becoming a politician - as she opened up about the toll on her family.

It looked like a set from the BBC series Line Of Duty with a blizzard of sticky notes stuck to every wall of the home office. But Nik Bunney wasn’t trying to solve a crime; he was trying to solve himself. Now, more than five years on from that scene at his house in Essex, the City stockbroker-turned-author has used his research to write a book with a compelling message: taking control of your own mental health is as simple as ABC.

Stacey Solomon has updated fans on whether she will have another baby - following the birth of her child, Belle this year.

Bombshell husband-and-wife duo Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have spent the last few days putting on a united front whilst holidaying in Ibiza, after the former TOWIE star was forced to hit back at criticism of their relationship. Following years of trolling on social media, in a new interview, reality star Mark hit back at accusations that he doesn't spend enough time with his wife, explaining that they are always spending "quality time" together.

The Prince of Wales marked the 75th anniversary of the Windrush crossing by expressing his gratitude and emphasising that the contributions of the Windrush generation to Britain “cannot be overstated”.

Reality star Amber Turner, who is currently enjoying a lavish holiday in the United Arab Emirates, took to Instagram to show off her impressive abs as fans commented “Dan who?” following her recent split from Dan Edgar. Amber, 29, looked nothing short of stunning as she posed poolside whilst on holiday in Dubai.The sun and sea certainly looked good on the star as she showed off her tan and washboard abs in a neutral-coloured bikini with a stylish white crochet maxi-skirt and shirt over the top. She stylishly paired the outfit with some Louis Vuitton sandals and a Louis Vuitton bag paired with oversized sunglasses.

Towie’s Danielle Armstrong is predicting that her and best pal Ferne McCann will have very different experiences when they both have their second babies this summer. They’ve been going through the highs and lows of their latest pregnancies together, with Danielle due in July and Ferne expecting her baby with fiancé Lorri Haines just a few weeks later. But in an exclusive chat with OK!, Danielle, 35, predicts the similarities will stop there, suspecting Ferne, 32, will have a much easier ride with her “Zen” new addition.

Amber Turner has reportedly pulled out of a TOWIE cast trip following her split from ex Dan Edgar. The Only Way Is Essex star, 29, announced that she and Dan, 33, had called time on their six year romance in May 2023, confirming rumours of their separation on Instagram.

Shortly after the latest Love Island series kicked off, it was revealed that Islanders Ella Thomas and Tyrique Hyde already knew each other from outside the villa. However, in an awkward turn of events, the encounter clearly wasn’t a memorable one for Tyrique as he claimed he couldn’t remember it. Tyrique, 24, is a semi-professional footballer who originally hails from Essex and currently plays as a midfielder for East Sussex club Lewes FC.

Essex car dealer Carl Woods appeared to take a swipe at his recent ex Katie Price as he posed for a picture with three girls in purple bikinis and captioned the snap: “Girl’s night out achieved”. Fans think this is a clear swipe at Katie as, just a few hours prior, she posted a picture with two of her friends with the caption: “Girl’s night out needed”. One fan commented on Carl’s post and wrote: “Well if that isn’t a dig at Katie’s last post I don’t know what is”, while another said: “Katie clearly still 'gets to you then'....if you feel the need to react to something she does or posts”.

The world of music and football collided when former X Factor star Olly Murs dressed as footballing superstar Jack Grealish. Olly, 39, is due to marry his fiancée, Amelia Tank, very soon, and as is tradition for the groom, he's headed off on a stag do with his mates.The Heart Skips a Beat singer took to Instagram to post some snaps of himself on a train as he dressed up as footballer, Jack, 27, who has been doing some partying of his own, after Manchester City secured their third successive title triumph on 21 May, with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea.

Scottish Government has repeated warnings on a deadly, super-strength drug that they believe could cause havoc among vulnerable communities.

Heartbeat actor Nick Berry looks worlds away from his TV days after being photographed with a bushy grey beard and glasses during a day out recently.

Soccer Aid will this year take place at Old Trafford as the charity football match returns to Manchester.

The Waverley paddle steamer will set sail to mark the TS Queen Mary’s 90th anniversary year and 10 lucky Sunday Mail readers can go to the event.

Billie Shepherd posted a video to her Instagram showing off her enormous new garden, and the resemblance to the Love Island villa was uncanny. The former TOWIE star, 33, posted a stunning snap of her baby daughter Margot enjoying a day outside as the sunshine beamed all around her, but in the background there were a number of features that were incredibly similar to the ITV2 love mansion. The main centrepiece of the new outdoor space was a large rectangular pool, which was flanked by grey tiles and matching stepping stones, and it gave off ultra modern vibes.

Now summer is officially here celebs everywhere are lightening up their hair and going blonder to get a head start on the sun’s natural lightening abilities. For some that means some subtle highlights or trying out the new Scandi hairline trend, like Frankie Gaff, and for others, like The Only Way is Essex star Chloe Meadows, it means going for a complete brighten up.

The Love Island villa is set to welcome a brand new bombshell during Thursday night's episode as the couples will face another shake-up just four days into the new series. Surprising the islanders with his arrival, the mystery new singleton will take three girls of his choosing on a date each in the new hideaway terrace as it opens its doors for the first time this series.

Three days into this year’s series of Love Island, fans of the show have dubbed it 'London Island'. Noticing that the bulk of the summer 2023 stars so far seemed to hail from London and the surrounding areas, many fans couldn’t resist calling out the show as they asked “Where are the farmers?” The main argument stemmed from the fact that there were plenty of London accents on offer this year, but a distinct lack of regional flair from the majority of the Islanders. Although we know so far there are contestants hailing from outside the capital, many fans had been hoping for a more varied set of accents among the lovelorn hopefuls.

Love Island's Tyrique Hyde has joined the hit ITV2 villa and has already found himself in a love triangle with Jess Harding and Ella Thomas.The semi-professional footballer, 24, from Essex also appeared to share a link with Molly Marsh, 21, from Doncaster as they both had the exact same tattoo on their left ear - a lighting bolt. And while Molly joked that the meaning behind hers was a "Pinterest quote", Tyrique has a special reason behind his lightening bolt.Tyrique is deaf in his right ear so he got the tattoo next to his left ear to symbolise "strength and power".

Things are set to heat up for Love Island star Tyrique Hyde, as he is drawn to another of his "sexy" co-stars despite being coupled up with Ella Thomas. The new summer series of ITV's juggernaut dating show is already proving popular, with plenty of twists after just three days at the sprawling Spanish villa.

Former The Only Way is Essex star Joey Essex has shared his latest investment, which comes in the former of an expensive car.Taking to his Instagram Stories, Joey posted a video that shows him unveiling his brand new ride. Viewers can hear him exclaim: "Oi, that's hard!" as the cover which conceals an eye-catching blue vehicle is removed. Panning to show the car in its full glory, Joey continued: "Oh my god, it's better than I thought." He continued, "Wow, that's sick bruv" as he showed off the Lambo's shiny black wheels and striking paintwork.The car, which is believed to be a 2024 Lamborghini sport SUV, costs a whopping £190,000.

With millions of viewers each year, Love Island is arguably one of the most popular dating TV shows around. But as well as its popularity with the public, many contestants of the ITV dating show have found success when it comes to their relationships.

After her sad split from longterm boyfriend Dan Edgar, it seems Amber Turner is finally feeling like herself again.The TOWIE star, who is currently in Dubai, posted on her Instagram grid to her 848k followers, 'me again' with an angelic emoji. She wore a stunning white two-piece number complete with a fluffy and feathered edging and a fitted, corset-style top. And Amber had clearly had her bronde hair colour refreshed too, with the darker tones more prominent and glossy.

Gemma Collins will be back on screens once more as she has filmed an episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip alongside radio presenter Melvin Odoom. The former TOWIE star, 42, will be joined by close pal Melvin on the show, which sees celebrities going head-to-head to uncover the most interesting antiques and make the most money at auction. The star may seem an unlikely booking for the show – but antique-spotting is just the latest string Gemma has added to her bow, following recent stints on Celebrity MasterChef and even Springwatch.

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned is how the saying goes, and Amber Turner was wasting no time in showing ex-boyfriend Dan Edgar exactly what he's missing on her recent gym visit.The blonde beauty, 29, was posing up a storm in the gym mirror in a black and white plunging swimsuit after her workout, ready for a dip in the pool with her friend, Gracie.The reality star is feeling positive and ready to move on once and for all after she and former beau, Dan, 33, decided to call time on their six year relationship. Photos of Dan spotted at Malaga airport looking cosy with Hannah Rally, and Instagram model and part of the Essex close-knit circle further fuelled Amber's confirmation that she had made the right decision.

Olly Murs and his fiancée Amelia Tank are reportedly getting married on a private island in Essex. Olly, 39, is set to marry his 30 year old fiancée this summer with the date set to be in either June or July. The couple got engaged last July after singer Olly got down on one knee during a romantic trip to the beach in Cornwall, three years after they met.

READ MORE: Olly Murs admits 'I wish I could've done more' at Coronation concertIt is the property of music producer Nigel Frieda, brother to famed hairdresser John, who bought it 23 years ago for £6million. The site frequently hosts music festivals and can only be accessed for four hours a day via a private causeway. And it seems the location was a no-brainer for the Troublemaker singer.

Stacey Solomon and her family have welcomed the approach of the summer months, as she took to her Instagram to share snaps of her kids enjoying their outdoor pool in the sunshine.

Just weeks after announcing she’d called time on her relationship with long-term beau Dan Edgar, TOWIE star Amber Turner is said to be looking to a brighter future without him. A source close to the blonde bombshell, 29, this week revealed to OK! that seeing photos of her ex soaking up some sun with new love interest Hannah Rally has cemented the split for Amber, who is finally ready to move on. "It wasn’t that much of a surprise for Amber to see Dan pictured with another woman," they explained.

Former star of The Only Way is Essex Frankie Sims is the latest celebrity to get a new lighter hair colour for summer, as she ditches her long black waves. Frankie, who moved to LA at the start of the year with sisters Chloe and Demi, paid a visit to the Bank of Hair and Beauty salon in Essex during a trip back home, and got a stunning summery hair makeover from her go-to hairstylist Joel Maguire who shared a snap of the reality star on his Instagram, writing: “Goodbye black hair hello to new hair for @frankiesims ”.

A great-grandmother who was hit by a motorbike in Duchess Sophie's motorcade escort two weeks ago has died, her family have confirmed. Helen Holland, 81, from Birchanger in Essex, spent two weeks in hospital "fighting for her life" before succumbing to the injuries sustained on her brain.