Speaking to The Sun at the British Soap Awards, Haig revealed that her predecessor Johnson, who played Vicki between 2003 and 2004, reached out ahead of her debut on the show. She said it's great fun playing Vicki Fowler and I couldn't agree more." The recasting was announced back in February, with Haig saying in a statement at the time: "I am so excited. I have always watched the show, and I was born in February 1985, so I’m the same age as EastEnders!" She continued: "It’s so cool to be playing a character like Vicki – we think we know her, but a lot has changed.

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Baldoni and production company Wayfarer Studios countersued in January for 400 million dollars (£294.9 million), accusing Lively and her husband, Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, of defamation and extortion. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds (Dennis Van Tine/PA)The judge ruled that Baldoni cannot sue Lively for defamation over claims she made in her lawsuit, because allegations made in a lawsuit are exempt from libel claims. Judge Liman also ruled that Baldoni’s claims that Lively stole creative control of the film did not count as extortion under California law. Baldoni’s legal team can revise the lawsuit if it wants to pursue different claims related to whether Lively breached a contract, the judge said. The judge also dismissed Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, which had reported on Lively’s sexual harassment allegations.

But one pilot-approved viral hack that uses an AirTag to help avoid lost luggage could in fact have the opposite effect, experts at Travelbag have warned. However, travel experts have warned against using this pilot-approved travel hack. Experts from Travelbag said: “While this hack is done with the best intentions, the tracking abilities of Apple AirTags and other GPS tracking devices are not always suited to air travel. “In popular destinations such as South Korea, Apple tracking is not enabled. “As a result, if a passenger loses their luggage in the country, it cannot be tracked by an Apple AirTag.

The three stars set to play the iconic trio Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley were also previously announced, with newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout set to take on the roles. The new series is set to land on our screens in 2027, with cameras due to start rolling in mid-summer 2025. As per the show's synopsis by HBO: "The stories from each of Rowling’s Harry Potter books will become a decade-long series produced with the same epic craft, love and care this global franchise is known for. The Harry Potter series will stream on Max. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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The prime minister last month announced plans to reverse his controversial cuts to winter fuel payments, saying he wants more pensioners to be eligible for the benefit - a move that has now been confirmed. And now, it looks like the prime minister is gearing up to row back on the position. While nothing has been announced, the prime minister is privately said to be in favour of lifting the cap. Sir Keir claimed to be concerned that “each day brings a new existential risk to British farming. Former prime minister Liz Truss and chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng scrapped the cap in 2022, in a bid to encourage more investment in the UK.

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Vaikasi Visakam 2025:June 9, 2025Vaikasi Visakam 2025: Date and TimeRead Also: Jyeshtha Purnima Rituals and SignificanceVaikasi Visakam 2025: SignificanceVaikasi Visakam 2025: How it is celebrated? One of the most significant festivals honoring Lord Murugan is Vaikasi Visakam. During a certain Nakshatra known as Visakam, devotees observe fast and worship Lord Murugan on this day, which is regarded as one of the most auspicious. This year, Vaikasi Visakam is being celebrated onVisakam Nakshathram Begins - June 8, 2025 - 12:42 PMVisakam Nakshathram Ends - June 9, 2025 - 03:31 PMAccording to the Hindu scriptures, Vaikasi Visakam is one of the most significant day. It is also believed that Lord Kartikeya was born to defeat the demon Tarkasura and created righteousness in the universe.

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Motorsport devotee John Phillips originally acquired the car as an early retirement present to himselfDUST INCREDIBLE ‘Time-warp’ 90s Ford Escort boasting its original radio & number plates sells for 5 TIMES its original priceA THIRTY-two-year-old Ford Escort has sold for a massive £105,750 - over five times its original price. The red 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth only had one owner who had done just 12,530 miles in it. Supplied new in November 1993 the Escort RS Cosworth 'Big Turbo' rolled off the production line finished in the rare colour combination of Radiant Red with a Polaris Grey Hexagon cloth interior. The original radio still showed the vehicle registration when switched on, the mandatory Vecta immobiliser was still in situ and functioning correctly and the original dealer number plates remained attached. 6 The interiors have been preserved in impeccable condition Credit: Jam Press/Iconic Auctioneers6 The vehicle was diligently maintained by its original owner Credit: Jam Press/Iconic Auctioneers

China UK Photo:VCGHe Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and vice premier of the State Council, met with British finance minister Rachel Reeves in London on Sunday. Both sides held in-depth exchanges of views on China-UK economic and financial cooperation and issues of common concern, Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.He Lifeng said that the two sides should make joint efforts to implement the important consensus reached between the two leaders, ensure the outcomes of China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue are delivered, further deepen exchanges and cooperation in all economic and financial fields, promote mutual benefit and win-win results, and maintain the sustained, healthy and stable development of China-UK economic relations.Reeves said that the UK attaches great importance to cooperation with China, and is willing to strengthen communication with the Chinese side, implement the outcomes of the China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue, and inject new momentum into China-UK economic cooperation, Xinhua reported.In January, He Lifeng and Reeves co-chaired the 11th China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue in Beijing. During the dialogue, the two sides reached a series of mutually beneficial outcomes and consensus, according to Xinhua.Zhao Yongsheng, a research fellow of the Institute of Regional and International Studies at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, told the Global Times that He Lifeng's talks with Reeves helps both China and the UK to enhance mutual understanding.The Chinese foreign ministry announced on Saturday that at the invitation of the UK government, He Lifeng is scheduled to visit the UK from June 8 to 13. While in the UK, He will hold the first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism with the US side, said the spokesperson.Beyond being geographically convenient, UK government sources told Sky News on Saturday that Britain is geopolitically in the right place right now to act as this bridge and facilitator between China and the US, adding that the UK-China relationship is in the process of a "reset. In an interview with Sky News' Sunday Morning, Kyle said that security concerns will be "taken care of assiduously in the planning process."

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The programme has been designed to address specific challenges female athletes face, offering targeted interventions and expert guidance, led by LTA Chief Medical Officer Dr Guy Evans. These screenings are tailored around female health and menstrual cycles, and gives the athletes access to specialised medical support tailored to their physical reproductive health needs. A podcast series has been launched featuring discussions with leading experts to highlight and educate critical female health issues that impact elite athletes. Dr Evans added: “These conferences provide a dedicated forum to discuss the care of elite female athletes across sports and disciplines. It allows sharing of knowledge, open discussion and healthy debate ensuring we provide optimal care for our female athletes.

open image in gallery The console is selling out across the UK ( Alex Lee/The Independent )It’s just been a few days since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched, and most places have already sold out. There’s also DLSS upscaling built in, so older games look better. Nintendo Switch 2 priceopen image in gallery The Switch 2 camera lets you see your mates as you game, even if you're not playing the same one ( Alex Lee/The Independent )The Nintendo Switch 2 on its own costs £399.99, and the main bundle with Mario Kart World costs £429.99. Nintendo Switch 2 launch gamesThere are plenty of new Nintendo Switch 2 games at launch. Civilization VII and No Man’s Sky are here too, and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour acts as a mini showcase for the new hardware.