UK celebrities pay tribute to mums on Mother's Day as millions apart amid coronavirus crisis

The level of Covid-19 infections continues to fall across Greater Manchester neighbourhoods, with some areas seeing fewer than ten cases.

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Dancing on Ice contestant Brendan Cole will skate with male professional Brendyn Hatfield after his partner Vanessa Bauer tested positive for Covid-19. Announcing the news, hot favourite Brendan, 45, explained: "I am absolutely gutted that Vanessa is unable to skate this weekend.

A controversial Scottish Government measure aimed at improving ventilation and cutting covid risk in schools will not go ahead in Renfrewshire.

Novak Djokovic has revealed he would rather miss out on tennis greatness than be forced to get the Covid vaccine against his will. The men's tennis No.1 was deported from Australia last month over his vaccination status in a row that made headlines around the world.

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Hollywood film The Breakfast Club is 37 years old today.The film featured huge stars including Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez and Anthony Michael Hall, who all went on to even bigger success in the decade.They joined other 80s teen heartthrobs including Rob Lowe and Andrew McCarthy, who were on the walls of thousands of fans across the world, following their appearances in films including Pretty in Pink and About Last Night, to name a few.To celebrate The Breakfast Club's anniversary, Daily Star has taken a look at where some of the decade's most famous 80s teen film heartthrobs are now.Andrew McCarthy was one of the original 80s teen heartthrobs and part of the so called 'brat pack' alongside Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson and Rob Lowe in films including Class and St.Elmo's Fire.However, it is his famous role as Blaine in 1986's Pretty in Pink that cemented his teen heart throb status across the world, with the actor going on to new levels of fame in hit films including Mannequin opposite Sex And The City's Kim Cattrall.It was during this time that Andrew McCarthy also revealed that he entered rehab following an alcohol addiction at the age of 29 years old, telling The Washington Post: "I often had an image of a rock and a piece of metal soldered on top of it — and that was my drinking and my career.He added that he has been sober ever since, adding: "It took me a long time after I stopped drinking to separate those. My success did not cause my drinking.

COLOMBO (News 1st); 40,000 metric tons of fuel purchased by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation from the Indian Oil Corporation reached the Colombo Port on Tuesday (15).The IOC had submitted a quotation for fuel supplies based on a request by the Energy Ministry while the IOC has also granted them a 60-day period to make the payment.The Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila, speaking at the event stated that while Sri Lanka is undergoing a large foreign exchange crisis, therefore has been experiencing difficulties in financing oil imports. However, the Minister added that Sri Lanka could not wait until the US$ 500Mn credit line is finalized, and the country was in need of fuel urgently due to the newly created demand which came from the power sector. Reiterating that friends in need are friends indeed, the Minister emphasized that India has proven itself a good friend of Sri Lanka, not by words, but by actions. The Indian High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Gopal Bagley also speaking at the event said that this as two countries have shared history and also underwent difficulties due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, India is committed to stand by Sri Lanka at this time of crisis.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Electricity Board said that a decision will be made on Tuesday (15) on the number of hours that it would impose power outages in the country.Sri Lanka’s Public Utilities Commission also noted that power cuts would be inevitable given the present fuel crisis as well as decreasing water levels at major reservoirs.The Public Utilities Commission to Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will reach a final decision today, on the proposed schedule and methodology for Power Cuts amidst the prevailing power crisis in the country.The PUCSL pointed out that disruptions to the supply of electricity are highly likely in the coming weeks, given the prevailing fuel crisis and the declining water levels at the reservoirs of Hydropower Plants.Speaking to News 1st this morning, Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission to Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Janaka Ratnayake said the remaining hydropower reserves should be used sparingly to manage the hydropower generation in the coming two months.He said in order to manage the remaining resources, power cuts are required.However, the PUCSL Chairman also emphasized that the schedule for power cuts will be prepared in a manner to minimize the inconveniences faced by the consumers.

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Hong Kong's leader has said she would not impose a mainland China-style hard lockdown as the city faces its worst coronavirus wave to date, even as she vowed no switch to living with Covid-19.

Beijing Winter Olympics on Tuesday, his second medal of the 2022 Games.Parrot won the gold in the slopestyle event last week. So far, it is Canada’s only gold of these Games.The 27-year-old Quebec native fell in his first of three runs, but recovered on his second jump by landing a huge cab 1800 to earn a score of 94 — the second highest overall for that run.He then scored a respectable 76.25 with a 1620 in his third and final run, his top two scores combining to claim second place.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden stole the show as she posed with Ashley Roberts on the fire escape of the Heart FM studios in London.

Amanda Holden is back in studio after working from home due to the coronavirus for the past week.

PERRIE Edwards revealed Little Mix have postponed the release of their new album amid the coronavirus lockdown. The singer, 26, joined Heart Breakfast hosts Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden this morning via videolink as the group dropped new single Break Up Song.

HE was a staple of the Britain’s Got Talent family for 13 years, providing some of its best content on the spin-off show. But last year I told how ITV bosses had decided to bin Stephen Mulhern's Britain’s Got More Talent, leaving him out in the cold.

People came out in force on Thursday night to celebrate the huge efforts of the NHS and health workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. A nationwide round of applause took place at 8pm on Thursday 26 March to thank NHS workers for putting their lives on the line to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak.The campaign, named #ClapForOurCarers, invited everyone to join together on front doorsteps, gardens, out of windows, on balconies or in their living rooms for a countrywide applause, which could be heard all around the UK.

People came out in force on Thursday night to celebrate the huge efforts of the NHS and health workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. A nationwide round of applause took place at 8pm on Thursday 26 March to thank NHS workers for putting their lives on the line to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak.The campaign, named #ClapForOurCarers, invited everyone to join together on front doorsteps, gardens, out of windows, on balconies or in their living rooms for a countrywide applause, which could be heard all around the UK.

CELEBRITIES have taken to social media to show off their working from home set-ups amid the coronavirus outbreak. The ongoing pandemic has left many Brits up and down the country forced to pack up their offices and work from home - and these famous faces are certainly not exempt.

With the nation on lockdown in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus, the stars have retreated to their luxury homes to sit out the crisis.

Jacqueline Jossa has selflessly offered up free classes to 'bored' parents and their children.

Amanda Holden has turned up the heat with her latest Instagram post.

AMANDA Holden has swapped her comfortable pyjamas for a sexy secretary look as she returned to Heart FM today. The presenter headed back into the London HQ in support of the #ClapForOurCarers campaign.

Amanda Holden has joked that her husband Chris Hughes will 'bury her alive' by the end of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jacqueline Jossa has joked her family were what everyone should aspire to in her Instagram post.

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Amanda Holden has wholeheartedly thanked the NHS for saving her life.

Amanda Holden has shared her concern for a former Britain's Got Talent contestant.

Amanda Holden is excited for next December already.

Amanda Holden has opened up about the effect that the coronavirus is having on her family.

ITV have made the decision to postpone the Britain's Got Talent live shows, according to reports. The series is due to start next month, with it being confirmed the audition process will air as normal.The decision comes after the government has ramped up guidelines for the current coronavirus crisis — with Prime Minister Boris Johnson now telling people they must stay indoors for at least three weeks.

Amanda Holden was interrupted by the barking of her dog Rudie as she presented the Heart Breakfast radio programme from home.

Brits are experiencing a very different Mothering Sunday today, as the nation’s sons and daughters have been warned to keep away from mum during the coronavirus pandemic.

Amanda Holden has wowed fans by sharing a photo of her lookalike mum on Instagram.

Victoria Beckham has wished her mum a Happy Mother’s Day today along with a slew of other celebrities, including fellow Spice Girl Emma Bunton and radio presenter Amanda Holden.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway viewers were sent wild with desire after Amanda Holden spilled from a plunging red dress.

Sultry radio presenter Amanda Holden has not let the coronavirus stop her from doing her day job on the airwaves.The 49 year old has stunned her followers by showing herself presenting her breakfast radio show on Heart while in her pyjamas. Amanda, who hosts the show with Jamie Theakston, has been doing the show from the comfort of her home this week while she self-isolates.

SHE has the sexy moves, she has the revealing outfits – now Amanda Holden is ready to become a Pussycat Doll. So reckons band member Ashley Roberts, who has been mentoring new BFF Amanda in the art of sass.

Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts had been self-isolating just like the rest of us, but after one day working from home, it seems the gals couldn’t hack it.

Amanda Holden has revealed the heart-warming way her daughter is trying to help out in their local community during the coronavirus pandemic.