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A Scots secondary school teacher who told one child "I am not here to wipe your a***" and shouted at pupils has been allowed to stay in the profession.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has been praised for being 'humble' after giving a glimpse inside her low-key birthday celebrations. The actress marked her 53rd birthday on Wednesday (April 17) and among those sending her their best wishes was rumoured love interest Ricky Hatton.

Celebrity chef Paul Hollywood, who has been made an MBE at Windsor Castle, has expressed his desire to see a certain Royal Family member participate in 'The Great British Bake Off'. The renowned baker, aged 57, has been a staple judge on the popular series since its inception in 2010, initially alongside Dame Mary Berry and subsequently with Dame Prue Leith.

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton has appeared to have confirmed his reported romance with former Brookside star Claire Sweeney, sharing an adorable post on her birthday.The pair, who both wowed audiences on ITV's Dancing On Ice, are reportedly smitten with one another. Ricky, 45, known for his prowess in the ring as 'The Hitman', and Corrie star Claire, 52, are reported to be dating, after being spotted on a pub crawl around Ricky's hometown in Greater Manchester. Fans were thrilled to see the chemistry between the two during their stint on the ice-skating competition, which was ultimately won by former Corrie actor Ryan Thomas.

Brookside actress Claire Sweeney is reportedly putting her £2.3million mansion on the market for double what she originally paid, amid her blossoming romance with Ricky Hatton.The 52 year old star has been making headlines recently after going public with her relationship with Ricky over the weekend, with pals revealing why they're such a great match. Claire, who's been living in the London pad for nearly two decades, initially bought it for £1.15 million back in 2006.The four-storey home boasts four bedrooms and even has planning permission for a rooftop garden.The mum-of-one has previously given fans a glimpse into her stylish abode via Instagram.

Ricky Hatton's love life could give any soap opera a run for its money, with a history that includes a brutal engagement and dalliances with a Playboy model, not to mention his romance with his "bezzie".The boxing legend's love life made headlines again when he was spotted looking cosy with actress Claire Sweeney, 45, best known for her role as Lindsey Corkhill in Brookside. The pair were seen arm-in-arm enjoying a pub crawl around Ricky's hometown in Greater Manchester, sparking rumours of romance. According to an insider speaking to the Mirror, Ricky and Claire have been hitting it off with "electric chemistry" ever since they met on Dancing On Ice this January.

Staff at a local pub in Stockport have spoken about being ‘starstruck’ after Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney walked in for a drink.

Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney and former boxing legend Ricky Hatton have reportedly been dating 'for weeks' after they were spotted cosying up together on a pub crawl.

Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney are reportedly 'head over heels' for each other after dating 'for weeks'.The former boxer, 45, and the Brookside actress, 52, who both appeared on ITV's Dancing On Ice earlier this year, have been spotted enjoying a pub crawl in Ricky's hometown of Greater Manchester. The pair are said to have had an "electric chemistry" when they first met during rehearsals for the competition, of which Ricky was the first to be voted out, and sources claim that their recent outing is just one of many dates they've been on since March. An insider revealed: "The chemistry was electric.

Ricky Hatton has been spotted cosying up to Claire Sweeney on a night out together - just months after they appeared on Dancing On Ice.

Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton appear to be the latest Dancing on Ice stars to fall for one another, with the pair being snapped looking cosy on a night out. Coronation Street star Claire, 52, and former boxer Ricky, 45, both appeared on this year's Dancing on Ice, although they were both eliminated rather early on. Now the duo have been photographed looking loved-up while they enjoyed a pub crawl in Ricky’s home town of Greater Manchester on Saturday night.

Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney has offered her fans a filming update as she revealed she is 'done' - but not before being called out by her very well-known co-star.

The twentieth series of Celebrity Big Brother is about to crown a new winner Once again the house has been full of drama, from Marisha's feud with Ekiin-Su to Fern's rows with Nikita and even 'fix' claims as Louis was granted immunity from eviction. But as the epic reboot draws to a close on Friday, 22 March, OK! has taken a look at who has managed to bag the top spot in every series so far, and what they did to win.... Jack Dee Jack Dee was the first winner of Celebrity Big Brother when Channel 4 launched the show in 2001.

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has celebrated a fresh milestone on the cobbles, just after exposing her co-star's 'tears'. The actress reprised her role in the ITV soap as Bethany Platt a few months ago just as the New Year arrived in Weatherfield.

Coronation Street star Lisa George has been applauded for her move away from the cobbles as she revealed she's learning a 'new skill'. The actress is best known for playing Beth Sutherland in the ITV soap but it's not the first time she's shown off some of the work she does away from Weatherfield.

Coronation Street fans were left begging please as Liam McCheyne shared a message after his 'exit'. The actor is known for playing Dylan Willson in the ITV soap and there were emotional scenes for the character during the latest trip to the cobbles.

Coronation Street fans think they've found Lauren Bolton's kidnapper as the investigation into her disappearance - and suspected murder - continues. It's been more than three weeks since the teen was last seen in Weatherfield following a mystery visitor to her flat.

Coronation Street fans were quick to respond as Cait Fitton shared a "last" update amid her character Lauren Bolton's disappearance. A murder probe is currently being pursued by DS Lisa Swain and her team after the teen went missing without a trace last month.

Coronation Street fans think another Weatherfield resident knows what really happened to Lauren Bolton after a 'face clue' in recent scenes. Roy Cropper is currently the main suspect in the teen's disappearance case which has recently turned into a murder probe.

Celebrity Big Brother fans were making the same future prediction for Colson Smith as he discussed his future on Coronation Street. It also came as he was 'replaced' on the podcast he hosts with his ITV soap co-stars Ben Price and Jack P Shepherd - but just as a one-off.

Coronation Street fans have been left confused by Violet Wilson's return to Weatherfield before slamming 'short memories' amid Dylan Wilson's exit. During the latest trip to the cobbles, the character returned to the street for the first time in 16 years.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has been supported as she shared 'previous memories' of herself and her late co-star Dean Sullivan following his sad death. The actress was devastated back in November when it was confirmed her Brookside co-star had died following a short illness.

Simon Cowell is a man rarely lost for words. But as the host of the recent Together For Short Lives Ball, he struggled to speak when faced with a mother’s heartbreaking account of losing her beloved son.The moving moment came during the OK !-sponsored event for the charity, which provides vital support for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.The glamorous evening, held at London’s Grosvenor House hotel, raised more than £300,000 with help from a host of celebrities including Christine McGuinness, Kelly Hoppen, Claire Sweeney and Vanessa Feltz, who all turned out to support the cause. But it was the testimony of one mum that really hit home for the Britain's Got Talent supremo, who has been a patron of Together For Short Lives for the last 15 years.

Celebrities were out in force for the annual Together for Short Lives Ball in London on Monday evening as they showed their support for the charitable event which works to raise vital funds for the UK's 99,000 seriously ill kids and their families, with patron Simon Cowell on hosting duties once again it was destined to be an occasion to dress up for.

Dancing on Ice professional Colin Grafton has shared a worrying message on social media as he asked for help after being told to leave his Airbnb with nowhere else to go.The ice skater, 32, took to X, formerly Twitter, to ask the company for help after being told he needed to leave the property due to a "safety concern." He wrote: "Hello @Airbnb_uk I sincerely need your help. I have been asked to vacate my current airbnb rental on a 'safety concern', but am not getting any help on what to do next. I am currently in the midst of #DancingOnIce and now have nowhere to stay.

Coronation Street spoilers have revealed a triple return that could lead to a heartbreaking exit decision for another cobbles resident.The ITV soap will see three characters making a comeback next week, but it might not be good news for everyone. Recent spoilers have revealed that a sinister character unexpectedly returns, leaving those connected to him on the street feeling uneasy. Meanwhile, two soap legends make a double comeback, with one of them returning after nearly a year away from the show.

Latest Coronation Street spoilers reveal trouble ahead for the Platts as Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor) enacts his revenge after betrayal by Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson). Having signed his divorce papers to Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien), Adam decides to stop working on Harvey's appeal and sends CCTV footage of Natasha Blakeman’s (Rachel Leskovac) murder directly to the police. It’s not long before Harvey calls Adam aware the police have damning evidence and tells Adam to watch his back.

Tyrone Dobbs will be issued an ultimatum in Coronation Street next week as his wife Fiz finally returns. She left the cobbles in early 2023 as she landed a new job.

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards, 60, has become the latest star to be eliminated from ITV's Dancing on Ice, which is hosted by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern.They found themselves in the skate-off on the show on Sunday, 25 February, against Amber Davies and when it came down to the deciding vote, the judges decided Eddie would be the seventh pairing to leave the show, missing out on a place in next week's semi final show where stars taking part will be dancing twice.This week's head judge Christopher Dean, who made the deciding vote, said that Amber brought the "fun" this week. Eddie leaves after skating with professional skating partner Vicky Ogden, 39, despite claiming that he felt "good, really good" following his "under pressure" skate-off performance.

Coronation Street actress Dame Maureen Lipman has criticised the ITV soap for constantly trying to go one step further with shocking storylines in recent years, as she addressed her future as Evelyn Plummer. The star's character has become a fan-favourite on the cobbles, especially because she embodies the great matriarchal women of the early Corrie days.

The great and good of the television world partied at the London Hilton on Park Lane in celebration of all our favourite shows and personalities at the TV Choice Awards. On the night, Sarah Lancashire and her show Happy Valley triumphed with Best Actress and Best Drama awards, while long-standing hit Call The Midwife won Best Family Drama.Talented Helen Skelton was suitably glammed up in a black bustier and scarlet trousers to pick up the prize for Best Factual Show for her series On The Farm. We made sure to chat with the stars on the red carpet as they arrived.