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A former EastEnders actor has died. Soap and theatre star Frank Barrie has died at the age of 88, his agent has confirmed. According to a statement from his agency, Scott Marshall Partners, Barrie died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

The statement read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved client, Frank Barrie, at the age of 88. He died peacefully at home, with his wife Mary and daughter Julia.”

The Yorkshire-born actor played Edward Bishop in the BBC soap from 2010 to 2011; his character was the leader of the local church choir and embarked on a romance with Dot Cotton, played by the late June Brown.

On the stage, Barrie was a member of Sir Laurence Olivier’s National Theatre Company at the Old Vic, and was praised for his numerous Shakespearean and other stage roles, including The Woman In Black and Lunch With Marlene.

His one-man show Macready! played in 65 countries worldwide, representing GB at the 1982 Commonwealth Games Arts Festival in Australia.

Barrie also made more than 150 screen appearances, including in shows such as Emergency Ward 10, No Hiding Place, Softly, Softly, Special Branch, On Giant’s Shoulders and Queen Of Swords.

In 1983, he played Eglamour in the BBC TV adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen Of Verona. He also found success as a director on productions of Shylock, JM Barrie and The Life And Loves Of Edith Wharton, all of which toured internationally.

Barrie’s writing credits include Wellington, The Family At Ham, The Devil You Know and The Other Woman, which was broadcast by the BBC, starring the late Dame Thora Hird.

The actor met his wife while attending Hull University, where he was president of the debating union. Barrie died on June 30. Tributes have since poured in on social media for the late star.

One user on X, formerly known as Twitter said: “Very sad to hear about the passing of the great actor, Frank Barrie. I worked with Frank only once, but it was a rich experience. He was a gentleman, a teacher and a supportive wing man. A true man of the theatre, who will be sadly missed. RIP.”

Another penned: “Sad to hear of the passing of two great actors within the last few weeks. Wonderful onstage and even greater men off….RIP Michael G Jones and Frank Barrie……”

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Peter Andre’s wife Dr Emily MacDonagh has explained their decision to not have any more children after welcoming three kids – Amelia, Theo and Arabella

Peter Andre’s wife Dr Emily MacDonagh has revealed the pair do not plan to have anymore children. Peter and Emily share three kids together – Amelia, Theo and Arabella – and she is also stepmother to Peter’s eldest children, Princess and Junior.

However, Emily has now revealed her family won’t grown any further as she doesn’t plan to have any more kids. Speaking on Giovanna Fletcher’s podcast, Happy Mum Happy Baby, she opened up about her difficult third pregnancy and birth and said there was no chance of her and Peter having any more children.

Asked if there’s a chance of them having anymore kids, she said: “It’s absolutely cemented now but we always said it would be the last anyway. We don’t have anymore bedrooms for starters so that’s a good enough reason.

“The car is full. We don’t even have a seven seater anymore because Junior and Princess can drive.”

Discussing the family dynamic, she said: “They have a lovely relationship together. Even though the older two have their own lives, so they’re busy and doing their own thing, when they see the younger kids, and they’re so sweet and they get the biggest hugs.

“The age gap is so big that it makes it easier because they’re not in competition with each other. Like the younger ones understand that there’s a different set of rules for the older ones because they’re grown ups.”

Elsewhere, Emily opened up about her bond with Princess and Junior and how important that is to her.

“I always feel lucky that they’ve kind of accepted me into their family. And I think then, when we had Millie and Theo – and Belle as well – it kind of cements you even more as a family. But I always feel like, you know, I’m not their mum, and that’s something I always have to make sure I tread carefully with. I always see it, I think I would see it a bit more like being a big sister,” she said.

“Which, I don’t know if that’s the right way to look at it, but I think, you know, I always try and give them guidance, but I wouldn’t overstep that. Like, I obviously try and support them like I would do with my own kids. I always try and be the same. I’m quite strict though, on my kids. That’s what I would say to the older kids – it’s lucky there’s an age gap, you know?”

She added: “Because then you guys don’t need to worry about, like, silly rules I have. I’m like, you guys can be exempt because you’re older. The age gap is enough that my kids don’t ask the question, ‘Why are they allowed to have the screens?'”

Liam and Noel Gallagher are set to take to the stage at Manchester’s Heaton Park this weekend and organisers have decided to bend one rule in light of the scorching temperatures

Some might say it’s going to be the biggest set of the tour. Oasis fans are ready to head to Manchester’s Heaton Park this weekend for the iconic band’s homecoming.

And with the weather forecast set to hit huge heights, the venue is ready to bend the rules just for the fans in attendance. Get your bucket hats at the ready to sing along the Liam and Noel Gallagher, with temperatures set to reach up to 32C (90F) this weekend.

And with such heat, comes responsibility for the venue who are said to be preparing to relax some of their strict guidelines. With organisers advising attendees to take extra care of themselves and each other in the heat, they are now allowing concert goers to bring a sealed plastic bottle of water up to 500ml into the venue.

Follow along the Mirror’s live Oasis updates for Heaton Park here.

For safety reasons, any bottle brought on the day must be made of collapsible plastic. Therefore, metal and solid plastic bottles will not be allowed in. Any unsealed bottles will also be emptied before entry.

To help with the weather situation, there will also be water refill points dotted around the location. And small bottles of sunscreen up to 200ml will also be allowed in for the event.

“With a very hot weather forecast on both Friday and Saturday please stay hydrated, you will be permitted to bring a sealed bottle of water up to 500ml. This must be collapsible plastic,” organisers said.

They added: “Wear sunscreen, you will be permitted to bring in a small bottle 200ml or under and protect yourself from the sun overall/wear a hat; we know the legendary bucket hat will be making an appearance, so you’ll fit right in! Look after yourself and those around you.”

On Saturday, the lowest temperature is set to come at 4am – 18C. However, it’s also thought to peak between 4pm and 7pm, with temperature predicted to be between 27-32C. And with the staggering temperatures, it’s said the highest UV warning will be at 1pm, which is a level 7.

According to the BBC: “Friday should then be dry with sunshine throughout the day. Becoming very warm or hot.”

As well as the potential overheating, fans heading to Heaton Park have been issued a travel warning. Ticket platform Trainline saw a 20 per cent increase in passengers travelling to Manchester ahead of Oasis’ historic Heaton Park shows.

And they say this surge suggests thousands of music fans will travel from all around the country to see the home town reunion of the band after initial shows in Cardiff last weekend. Therefore, fans have been urged to “book as soon as possible to secure a seat” by Sarah Helppi, UK Country Director at Trainline.

Just like Cardiff, fans can warm up for the occasion with Richard Ashcroft. Confirmed stage times see the doors open at 3pm. Richard takes to the stage at 7pm to belt out some of his own classics.

Oasis will then be ready to entertain the crowd at 8.15pm.

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Liam Gallagher has never minced his words, and an interview has resurfaced of him hitting out at musicians who bagged a quick pay cheque before he and Noel Gallagher reunited

Liam Gallagher slammed musicians who are “in it for the money”. The comments were made by the Mancunian legend years before he and his older brother, Noel Gallagher, reunited as Oasis.

Last weekend, the 52-year-old and Noel, 58, reunited on stage for the first time in 16 years, just shy of a year after they announced their long-running feud had come to an end and they were bringing the legendary band back. But after their first performance at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, Liam immediately exited the venue by car, with Noel leaving a little later on.

It’s claimed that both brothers are set to rake in around £50million each from the tour, which sold out in hours. Fans were left paying thousands after Ticketmaster introduced dynamic pricing, a surge in costs due to the huge demand. However, the band had no input in this.

But in 2017, while appearing on The Graham Norton Show, Liam took a subtle swipe at fellow musicians. The singer, who is not shy when it comes to saying what’s really on his mind, said: “A lot of these rock n’ roll stars these days are coming in and just getting the cheque, do you know what I mean?

“Imagine Keith Moon drumming his a**e off and then going home. You need to boot a few things and that, know what I mean?” Despite their once frosty bond, Noel and Liam settled their differences and left fans emotional when they walked on stage, holding hands – a sight many thought they would never see.

This weekend, they return to their hometown for the first home show since 2009. Oasis will play five sold-out shows at Heaton Park on July 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20. Each night, they will be performing to around 80,000 fans. But before the band take to the stage, Liam could face a very rocky reception.

The frontman urged all fans at both Cardiff gigs to turn around and bounce up and down during the anthem Cigarettes & Alcohol. He said on Saturday: “I don’t ask you to do the Mexican wave or sh*t like that, but I want you to do the Poznan so everyone turn around and put your hands on each other. It’s 2025, don’t be shy. When the tunes start, you jump up and down, it’s very easy, you don’t need GCSEs.”

And he also posted a clip of the Poznan on his official social media with his comments from Friday night where he similarly said: “I want you to do the Poznan, so turn around and put your hands on each other.” However, the Poznan is a move used by Manchester City fans and he and Noel face performing in front of thousands of rival Manchester United fans this weekend.

One music source told the Mirror: “Liam loves seeing the crowd do it, but it will be a higher risk strategy at Heaton Park. It will be no surprise if he does do it or gives City a shout-out on stage because he and Noel are such big fans. Bonehead is the only red (United fan) in the line-up.”

Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse was spotted wearing one of the most affordable celebrity Wimbledon looks yet in a ‘beautiful’ £22 tennis dress

Wimbledon is almost over for another year, and we’ve had one of the most stylish and best dressed Championship yet with celebs acing their courtside fashion.

From Frankie Bridge’s chic pinstripe Karen Millen midi dress, currently £149.50 here to Samantha Cameron’s Cefinn seersucker dress, £290 here and Louise Thompson’s on-theme Lulu Guiness strawberry punnet handbag, available to rent from £5.16 a day here, we’ve spotted some amazing outfits.

And the latest celeb to catch our eye in potentially the most affordable look yet is Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse. The pro dancer headed to Wimbledon earlier this weeking sporting a £22 tennis dress from Tu Clothing.

The REAKTIV Navy Tennis Dress is actually from the range that Oti is an ambassador for, and is totally on theme for Wimbledon.

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If you’re after something that’s the perfect mix of sporty and stylish, this blue marl polo tennis dress ticks all the boxes. The classic white collar gives it that preppy, polished feel, while the moisture-wicking fabric will keep you cool and airy whether you’re actually playing tennis or heading to watch a match yourself.

It’s soft, flowy and easy to move around in. Just throw on some chunky white trainers, and a slogan cap for the ultimate athleisure look. Equally, take a page out of Oti’s style book and dress it up for Centre Court with a pair of white heels and some minimalist jewellery.

With its flattering cut and smart detailing, this dress definintely works for slightlier fancier outings too and Oti has just proved it. This is the kind of piece you’ll be reaching for day after day.

If you’re on the lookout for more tennis dresses to add to your activewear wardrobe, Abercrombie’s YPB motionTEK Halter Bubble Hem Mini Dress is currently half price at £32.50 down from £65.

American tennis star Amanda Anisimova will face world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semi finals at Wimbledon but the determined talent, thought to be dating a famous model, is accustomed to facing huge battles in her life

US star Amanda Anisimova has reached the second grand slam semifinal of her career and will now face world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka after beating the Russian Anastasiya Pavlyuchenkova in the quarter finals at Wimbledon. The American was visibly overjoyed at her achievement and remarked on how much she was relishing the tournament.

“It’s been an extraordinary year for me,” she said in her on-court interview after Tuesday’s quarter final round. “So many highs. It’s just been such a ride, and I’ve been enjoying every step of the way.” She topped off the moment by bringing her four year old, achingly cute nephew, Jaxon, out onto the court to melt the hearts of the delighted crowd.

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Her next match will be her first semi final at Wimbledon but the 23 year old also reached the same stage at the French Open in 2019 when she was just 17. The achievement catapulted the then teenager onto the world stage. However that same year just before her 18th birthday and as her star was rising, she suffered a personal tragedy when her father and former coach, Konstantin, was found dead after suffering a heart attack. She withdrew from the US Open that year.

“It was the worst thing that ever happened to me,” Anisimova told the New York Post in 2020. “It was very tough.” She immediately withdrew from the 2019 US Open and her performances on court were a mixture of successes and failures over the next few years.

The year after her dad passed away it’s thought she did manage to find some happiness in her personal life when she met and started dating the Australian, Tyler Roos. The son of Australian Football League legend Paul Roos, Tyler is an athlete who at the time played for the Southport Australian Football Club. Tyler is also a model and starred in Season 4 of the hit reality TV series The Amazing Race Australia. It’s thought the couple are still together.

Although Anisimova continued to play tennis, in May 2023 she announced she was retiring from the game due to mental health issues. “I’ve really been struggling with my mental health and burnout since the summer of 2022,” she announced at the time. “It’s become unbearable being at tennis tournaments. At this point my priority is my mental well-being and taking a break for some time,” she said.

She found a new hobby and turned to painting during her free time to help with relaxation and her mental state. She also launched a campaign Art for Hope, donating the funds raised from selling her paintings to mental health charities.

Making her Wimbledon comeback in 2024, she lost in the qualifying round but spoke extensively to ESPN about the importance of taking care of every area of your health.

“You can struggle with your mental health. It’s just as important as your physical health,” she said. When she was asked what made her decide to return to the sport she said she knew she would one day. “I always knew deep down that no matter how long I was gonna take off, I was gonna come back to the tour.

“I still felt like there were so many things I wanted to achieve in the sport. Winning a Slam is definitely one of them, and I didn’t wanna walk away so early after sacrificing so much of my life and working so hard,” she revealed. “Once I came back, I found this new passion for it. I feel like it’s a passion I didn’t feel back then or maybe when I was a teenager. Every win is that much more special now.”

She also spoke about the importance of being “honest and vulnerable” about a topic which is often stigmatised. Explaining that a lot of tennis players struggle with loneliness due to the lifestyle and travel she emphasised the importance of finding a balance.