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M&S shoppers say the brand’s new £75 check coat is such a ‘classy’ buy for autumn, and it’s already rivalling its sold-out barn jacket

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In case you didn’t already know, Marks & Spencer’s check barn jacket has been going viral on social media. And thanks to this virality, the stylish piece is now sold out.

However, if you didn’t manage to get your hands on one, don’t worry, because M&S has done it again.

Its latest outerwear drop sees a check car coat that rivals the popular barn jacket. The new £75 coat has caught attention for its timeless design and sleek look. With checks still dominating the high street, it’s no surprise to see M&S releasing another jacket in the popular print.

Perfect for layering over knits, tailoring and denim, it’s the perfect balance between smart and casual that works for every occasion.

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The faux leather collar adds a slight modern touch to the heritage-inspired style, while the handy pockets and sharp silhouette make it practical for daily wear. Plus, its tailored silhouette and vintage pattern make the coat look far more expensive than its £75 price tag.

Shoppers have already started leaving 5-star reviews, with one shopper writing: “Beautiful coat, a perfect fit, classy. I feel good when I wear it. Love it.”

While a second added: “Really pleased with this coat, good fabric and the collar makes it look expensive, I like the check pattern as it will go with a lot of things. One thing I wasn’t keen on though was the brass buttons. I have changed these and it has made a big difference.”

If you’re after more chic coats for the autumn, EastEnders’ star Louisa Lytton recently raved about a patent coat from the supermarket. The exact jacket Louisa wears is Sainsbury Tu’s Brown Patent Faux Leather Coat , which is on sale for £36 (down from £45) and miraculously still in stock in all sizes from XS to XXL.

Singer Robbie Williams opens up about Taylor Swift during the smallest show of his career which ended at 1am, as well as his wife Ayda and Oasis

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Singer Robbie Williams has told for the first time how he delayed his album to avoid a chart battle with Taylor Swift as he performed the smallest gig of his career. The star also opened up about wife Ayda, his feud with Oasis and daughter Teddy during the two-hour show at London’s Dingwalls, which ended at 1am.

Robbie showed off his new beefed-up physique to the 600-strong crowd during the electric gig, saying: “I want to perform as Robert this evening…and it turns out Robert is in really good, f****** shape.” He then admitted that the decision to move his new album Britop to February was after Taylor Swift released The Life of a Showgirl, and he had been aiming for a record-breaking 16th Number One album.

He said: “We had to make a decision because Taylor Swift….we are all pretending its not about Taylor Swift but is f****** is. It is isn’t it? Here’s the truth right….I want 16 number one albums. Taylor decided to put her album out the same week as me and I thought: ‘for f***’s sake.” I was like: ‘can I put it out the next week’ and they said ‘she does these other deluxe versions’ and I thought: ‘f****** hell, can I put it out the week after that then, and they said it’s Oasis [live album from Wembley]. I thought: ‘for f****’s sake, I will do it in f***** February when nobody has got a f****** album out.’ I was worried about making you all f****** wait but then I thought f*** it I want a 16th Number One album. I am sorry but I am f****** being selfish. How many times in your life do you get to have the most UK Number Ones albums anyone has ever had.”

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He also hit out at long-standing rival Noel Gallagher, who he famously feuded with in the 1990s. After joking about the similarity of his new song Spies to Oasis’ song Champagne Supernova, he began singing the latter song before adding: ““You wouldn’t believe the amount of times that melody changed in that chorus because it sounded like the song that it still f****** sounds like. It’s totally f****** different Noel. Don’t have a brass neck and sue me….all the f****** things you’ve nicked.”

On wife Ayda – who was in the audience – he said he had written song Pretty Face about her. He said: “We spend a lot of time on tour away from each other…I get star-struck looking at the beauty of my wife. This song is about her, and my favourite line is the one which says: ‘and the biggest prize is what’s behind those eyes.’ And its true. She may be pretty as f*** but she is smart as f*** too.”

He also opened up about his daughter Ted’s musical talent. “My eldest daughter Theodora Rose turned 13 last month, and she is always writing songs. She was able to do it as a six and seven year old. She just makes some melodies and they fall out of her like a fountain.”

The gig coincided with Robbie announcing a run of shows in England and Scotland that will coincide with the album release. The Long 90’s Tour kicks off in Glasgow at Barrowlands Ballroom on February 4 2026, with Williams playing Liverpool Olympia on the day of the album’s release, February 6.

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The 51-year-old will also play 02 Academy Brixton in London on February 8 and Wolverhampton’s Civic Hall on February 9. The tour announcement coincides with the release of Williams’ latest single, Pretty Face.

Musicians including Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, Supergrass’ Gaz Coombes, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi and Williams’ former Take That bandmate Gary Barlow appear on the album. The Britpop cover shows Williams in his red tracksuit outfit that he wore to attend Glastonbury Festival in 1995, at the height of the Britpop era.

Fans who pre-order ‘BRITPOP’ from the Robbie Williams store will receive early access to tickets for the new live dates. Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday 28th November. More information at britpop.robbiewilliams.com

Kaleb Cooper is heading to Australia on a new farming adventure for Amazon Prime Video – and his boss in Chipping Norton, Jeremy Clarkson, had some choice words about the move

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Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper’s recent career news prompted his co-star and boss, Jeremy Clarkson, to take a savage swipe at him on Thursday (October 9). Diddly Squat farmer Kaleb took to Instagram to reveal he’s embarking on adventure on the other side of the world to work on a new Prime Video show.

“I’ve got some news!” he exclaimed. “I’m going to be going down under/to Australia to film my very own series on Prime Video. You know hard it is for me to leave Chippy so flying to Australia is definitely taking me out of my comfort zone. But I’m on a mission to see if I can make my farming contracting business go international.”

Meanwhile, 65-year-old Jeremy was quick to respond with an hilarious message for his most famous employee.

“I’m so happy about this,” he said. “Because finally I can run my farm without him mucking everything up.”

One Clarkson’s Farm fan told Jeremy in reply: “I’m pretty sure he is probably thinking the same about you haha.”

Kaleb’s wife, Taya, also weighed in. The mum-of-three, who appears not to be journeying to Australia with Kaleb at this point, said: “Peace and quiet for me! Gonna miss you really. So proud of you for doing something way out your comfort zone! Can’t wait to hear all about it!”

Hundreds of other Instagram users wished Kaleb well, including one who wrote: “Congratulations mate – you are gonna love Australia – some of it will feel like home but just with funny accents… some of it really won’t. I have no doubt you will throw yourself fully into the experience. Good luck and be safe.”

Meanwhile, a second person declared: “You got this Kaleb! Looking forward to seeing you take on barren deserts and dense outback foliage. The flight will be a piece of cake; get Prime/Amazon to upgrade you to first class and you’ll get your own little cabin to chill in for the 23-hour flight!”

Kaleb rose to fame on Prime Video in 2021, proving himself invaluable to Jeremy as he took up the challenge of running Diddly Squat farm in Oxfordshire.

Jeremy revealed in his own Instagram post last week that the filming of Season Five of Clarkson’s Farm had just “wrapped”. It is set to air in 2026, although the exact date has not yet been announced. Kaleb will still feature on the new series.

Prime Video’s synopsis of his forthcoming programme states: “With aspirations to grow his business, Kaleb will experience farming at a scale he’s never encountered before -stretching thousands of acres across Australia’s vast landscape.

“Throughout his journey, Kaleb will meet his Australian peers and immerse himself in the local culture while exploring how farmers operate in this challenging environment.

“Viewers will see Kaleb taking on new challenges that are a world away from his familiar routines in Chipping Norton.

“And it’s no holiday-Kaleb won’t shy away from the gritty realities of farm work while he’s out there-blisters, burns, backaches and all.”