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Debbie Webster, a Coronation Street legend, is currently the subject of a significant soap’s secret child twist.

Screen Time Reporter Joe Crutchley

Coronation Street’s Debbie Webster dropped a shock secret child bombshell recently on the soap – but does the actress Sue Devaney have kids of her own?

Sue joined the long-running ITV show way back in 1984 playing Debbie, who was introduced as the sister of Kevin (Michael Le Vell). She ended up leaving a year later, only to make her cobbles return in 2019.

And it’s fair to say Debbie has become a firm favourite with fans over the years. However, the beloved businesswoman has had a difficult past 12 months on the cobbles after being diagnosed with young-onset vascular dementia.

This month, she found herself caught up in the multi-vehicle crash in the Corriedale episode that saw Billy Hayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) get killed off.

Although it was believed that Debbie was to blame the crash, it was actually her brother Carl (Jonathan Howard), who moved an unconscious Debbie into the driver’s seat and made it seem like she was to blame.

Last week, Debbie appeared in court after being charged with causing the multi-vehicle pile-up, in which she pleaded guilty, much to the shock of her family. However, in a shocking twist it was revealed that Debbie is taking the wrap for Carl because she is secretly his biological mum.

Away from the soap, actress Sue lives a much less dramatic life. She is loved-up to husband BBC journalist Jim O’Farrell, whom she married in 2024 three years after they got engaged.

Sue and Jim exchanged their vows at a private ceremony in Skipton, North Yorkshire, attended by their closest friends and family.

Sue confirmed the happy news to her followers in an Instagram post that featured a photo of herself and Jim outside a hotel.

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Additionally, Sue previously discussed the subject in an interview with The Big Issue and doesn’t have any children. She said, “I never had children, and I’m now almost 50, and I think I’ve missed that chance because I was busy doing what I was doing.”

She made a sad admission that “people believe you can have it all.” You can’t, in my opinion. Then, she said, “I like to balance about 25 plates with one thing.” My niece and my sister are my lovely partners. Aside from acting, I have a life.

January 18, 2026

Syria announces ceasefire agreement with Kurd-led SDF after heavy fighting

By 234Radio in News, World News

According to Syrian state media, the Syrian government has announced a ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that will require the latter’s forces to leave areas west of the Euphrates River.

SDF forces will also be able to join Syria under the terms of the agreement on Sunday.

‘Victory’

Ayman Oghanna, a journalist in the Syrian capital, reported that the agreement “can be seen as a victory” for the Syrian government.

According to Syrian state media, the SDF-controlled governorates will be handed over to the military under the terms of the agreement, as well as civilian institutions.

“Total control of all border crossings and oil and gas fields will be assumed by the Syrian government.”

Fighting has periodically broken out between the two sides in recent months, increasing in ferocity this month, as a previous agreement from March that included the integration of SDF forces into the Syrian military was not implemented.

The Syrian army moved further into towns in the SDF-held territory on Saturday, though.

The army had taken control of the major Freedom dam, which was formerly known as the Baath, west of Tabqa, as well as the northern city of Tabqa and its adjacent dam, according to state media.

In a significant blow to the SDF, the army also seized the largest oil field in the country, the Omar oilfield, and the Conoco gas field in Deir Az Zor. Al-Sharaa claimed last week that the SDF’s claim to have a quarter of the nation’s main oil and other commodity resources was unacceptable.

The SDF’s political isolation, according to Gamal Mansour, a University of Toronto political science lecturer, partially accounts for their swift retreat.

The issue that SDF has is that sometimes you have arms, but your political situation, lack of backing, strategic and regional background, etc., he told Al Jazeera.

Iraqi Kurdistan read the SDF’s regional image and strategic approach in a way that caused them to go to the SDF and say, “You need to cooperate with the Americans so that you can have a peaceful relationship with the Syrian government,” he said, adding that the US has also stated this.

Arab tribes in SDF-controlled areas, whose loyalty to the SDF was already fragile because of dissatisfaction with their rule, Kurdish nationalist dominance, and a lack of economic investment, contributed to the Syrian government’s rapid advance, according to Mansour.

January 18, 2026

Adam Henson addresses ‘frustration’ over Countryfile as viewers switch off

By 234Radio in Entertainment News, News

Adam Henson has previously acknowledged that his explanation of all aspects of agriculture and that it can be “difficult” when presenting the show can cause some controversy from Countryfile viewers.

Countryfile star Adam Henson has addressed viewers’ “frustrations” as he fears they could switch off the show. The 60-year-old has fronted the popular BBC One series for almost 25 years now.

He balances running Bemborough Farm near Guiting Power with his presenter duties. The site doubles as Cotswolds Park Farm, which receives around 180, 000 visitors annually.

The attraction was founded by Adam’s dad Joe in 1971. Adam however took over the operation of the site in 1999 with his business partner Duncan Andrews.

And Adam admits to frequently finding himself “dumbing down” the way he discusses farming when presenting Countryfile, despite being well-versed in rural life. He acknowledges that some viewers may become “fed up” with this.

He said, “I am quite Marmite, I think,” in a December interview with FarmED. We are a magazine show with a wide range of topics, which is why I’m primarily a farmer and have been doing it for 24 years.

“It used to be the farming programme and farmers watching it get frustrated that we’re not robust enough in some of our communication about farming, the technology, the finances, the struggles. And we’re not championing British farming enough.

“There are others who congratulate me for everything I do on the programme and talking about what I talk about, so there’s a bit of both. What I say to those who are critical or don’t quite understand what we’re trying to deliver is that the BBC aren’t making a programme to champion British farming, they’re making a programme to get viewing figures, and whatever drives that viewing figures they’ll make more of.”

Adam highlighted the format of The Great British Bake Off, which has since been replicated with the likes of The Great British Sewing Bee and The Great Pottery Throwdown. He explains that Countryfile is the “most watched factual programme” on TV.

He continued, “I don’t know what you’re talking about, what do you mean if I say, “Right, I’m going to move a lot of steers up the paddock, we’re going to put them in the handling pens, we’re going to put them in the handling pens, then down the race into the crush and we’re going to TB test them”?

Adam insists that he must explain everything clearly so that his audience can understand, but acknowledges that this may leave farmers without a voice in the process. He said, “I have to say, Right, I’m going to move this bunch of cattle; they’re castrated males, not steers.” We’re going to put them in a handling system so we can handle them safely, we’ll put them in a race, which is a narrow corridor, so they’ll go into a crush so we can watch them on a Bovine TB documentary, and then I’ll explain everything.

The farmer is frustrated when it listens to me, says it in a much more simplified, dumbed-down manner, and turns over. I’m trying to reach those people because that farmer has forgotten that there is a child in a flat in Birmingham who has never seen a sheep before.

Adam has previously stated that while presenting Countryfile, he “gets a little stick” from farmers. He stated on The Tweedl Pod in 2024 that it was difficult for him to be biased against anyone. Within the BBC, you must be balanced with your point of view, and you can’t campaign for anything.

“We’re talking to an audience of three and a half million people, some of whom are farmers, rural residents, gamekeepers, and others who reside in apartments in Hackney or Coventry, wherever it is,” he continued.

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January 18, 2026

Inside Love Island Maya Jama’s relationship with footballer boyfriend Rúben Dias

By 234Radio in Entertainment News, News

The Mirror’s relationship with football player boyfriend R. Dias is Inside Love Island Maya Jama.

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Rben Dias, a centre-back for Manchester City and the Portugal national team, is currently playing for Love Island host Maya Jama. We examine the timeline of their relationship.

Since December 20, 2024, Maya Jama reportedly dates R. Ben Dias (Photo: Dave Benett/Getty Images).

Love Island host Maya Jama, 31, is currently dating Portuguese professional footballer Rúben Dias, 28, who is a centre-back for Manchester City and the Portugal national team. The pair reportedly met at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Manchester. Fans noticed they followed each other on Instagram shortly afterward, sparking early speculation about a connection.
According to sources, the pair allegedly started talking in December of that year and spent New Year’s Eve in Ibiza, indicating that their romance was already in progress. They were occasionally seen together throughout the first half of 2025, including at various locations, such as dinners and matches, but they still managed to maintain a relatively private profile at this time.
The couple appeared affectionate at KSI’s Baller League event in London during the months of March and April, and their appearance was widely reported as a public confirmation of their relationship.
In late May of this year, Maya and Rben made their relationship Instagram official by sharing photos of a romantic getaway to the Amalfi Coast. These posts, as a couple, were some of their first to be publicly shared, show that things were serious.
They frequently appeared together at football games and occasions after becoming public. Maya has been spotted around Rben’s family and teammates and even endorsed him during Portugal World Cup qualifying matches. There is rumor about potential long-term commitments like marriage, and close friends and fans describe them as being very happy together.
Maya was most frequently dating British rapper Stormzy before dating R.B. They broke up in July 2024 after a rekindled romance in 2023.
Between 2018 and 2021, Rben previously dated Portuguese pop singer, model, and media personality April Ivy (real name Mariana Gonçalves). They began dating in late 2018 and revealed their relationship in 2019. After Dias’ big move to Manchester City, the couple remained close to home in Manchester, but they eventually split up in 2021 after roughly three years of dating. According to reports, Dias and April Ivy had different lifestyles and careers, while April Ivy preferred a more private, low-key life.
Between 2023 and 2024, the footballer and Love Island star Arabella Chi had romantic relationships. The pair appeared to be having a good time together, according to social media hints and images. The duration of the relationship was comparatively short.

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January 18, 2026

Williams’ history-making day ends in narrow defeat

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Millie Sian

journalist for BBC Sport

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Despite being defeated by Olga Danilovic in the first round on Sunday, former world no. 1 Venus Williams said it was “such a great moment” to make history at the Australian Open.

After accepting a wildcard into the main draw, the American legend, 45, became the oldest player to play in the women’s singles division during the Open Era.

She broke Japan’s Kimiko Date’s previous record of 44 when she bowed out in the first round of 2015, setting a new high for her.

Williams’ record-breaking performance, however, did not come to an end with a 4-0 lead in the decisive set.

The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion described it as “a fantastic game and such a fantastic moment.”

With each match, I improve my game and my destination, according to the coach.

Three years before the birth of her first-round opponent Danilovic, Williams made her Australian Open debut at age 17 in 1998.

Williams, who hit a forehand winner to take the first set 7-6 (7-5), described the crowd’s energy as “lifted up by the energy from the crowd.”

Serb Danilovic, who is ranked 69th in the world, responded with a second set lead of just 30 minutes, but Williams regrouped for a victory in the final set before falling behind six games in a row.

She also had some luck there, Williams continued. However, that’s just the sport, and it occasionally operates in that manner.

” I felt good at 4-0. It represents the biggest improvement I’ve seen since returning.

Before the match, I said to myself, “I really want to take this moment,” adding that opponent Danilovic was totally aware of the significance of their first-round encounter. Playing against Venus Williams is something I can’t take for granted because these things don’t happen every day.

“It was such a pleasure to play such a legend.”

Williams must demonstrate herself in order to win Wimbledon wildcard cash.

When Williams resumed her WTA Tour action at the Washington Open in July 2025, she had not played for more than a year.

Peyton Stearns, a fellow American, defeated her in her opening match of that competition, but she lost six of her subsequent tour matches.

Following wildcard selection, the US Open and the Australian Open suffered first-round losses. She did well in both of her matches, but she lost in the final sets.

Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash said he believed Williams should be considered for wildcards at upcoming Grand Slam tournaments like this summer’s Wimbledon, but only if her form and results merit them. He made the remarks during a broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live’s daily podcast from the Australian Open.

Venus has won three matches in three years, according to Cash, not a lot of tennis.

She is a superstar, and she certainly deserves a wildcard if she plays and performs. One of the best tennis players we’ve ever seen is her.

Why do we need to give them [wildcards] to Venus, she needs to prove herself, according to some Australians?

She both enjoyed her tennis and the US summer. It would seem as though she was short on match play at 4-0 before losing the following six games, though I’m not sure if she ran out of gas. However, it only serves to demonstrate her continued tennis skills.

Given that Venus Williams is a talented tennis player, “Women would be great for her to play at once more,” she said. She must demonstrate herself, I believe.