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Former Lioness superstar Fara Williams MBE "struggled" with her weight during her time as a professional footballer and felt like she had to "look a certain way" in order to be "accepted". Fara, 39, played as a central midfielder for the England national team from 2001 to 2019, competing in four European Championships and three World Cups, where she scored against Germany securing the team's third-place title in 2015.

Gary Barlow admits he has struggled to find peace in the 12 years since the tragic passing of his daughter Poppy. In a rare public reflection, Gary told how he has never really been able to process the loss of his baby girl, and he still feels a sense of bitter injustice that it had to happen to his family, the Mirror reports.

Gary Barlow is still "angry" about the tragic passing of his daughter Poppy and admits he has struggled to find "peace" in the last 12 years.The 53-year-old singer and his wife Dawn's fourth child Poppy arrived into the world stillborn in August 2012, just a few days before he was due to perform at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics with Take That. In a rare moment of public reflection about the effect Poppy's passing has had on him, Gary told how he has never really been able to process the loss of his baby girl, and he still feels a sense of bitter injustice that it had to happen to his family.

The iconic Gladiators is back, and the revival has introduced a new generation of contenders to a formidable team of powerhouses. Among them is Matt Morsia, known for his success as a fitness influencer on YouTube. Matt, who started as a PE teacher in 2017, made a bold decision to drop a day of teaching to focus on his YouTube channel, a move that ultimately paid off.

Oscar Pistorius is no longer in prison.

London Mayor had turned down plans to build an MSG Sphere in Stratford, citing issues of light pollution and negative impacts on residents.Plans for the venue – which would have been the city’s equivalent to the MSG Las Vegas Sphere – were first announced back in 2018, when the Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp (MSG) submitted a planning application to the London Legacy Development Corporation, requesting to transform a site in Stratford.If it had come to fruition, the 21,500-capacity venue would have been the largest concert arena in the UK. It would also have contained a smaller 1,500-capacity venue inside the orb-like arena for grassroots artists, as well as shops and restaurants.Now, following the plans being rejected by Khan, the operators for the company have issued a response, stating that they are disappointed in the decision and will now be directing their developments to more “forward-thinking cities” instead.In a statement shared with NME, a spokesperson for Sphere Entertainment said: “While we are disappointed in London’s decision, there are many forward-thinking cities that are eager to bring this technology to their communities.

First announced back in 2018, the 21,500-capacity venue was the brainchild of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp (MSG), the team behind the iconic New York venue of the same name, and would have been the largest concert arena in the UK.The plans for the venue – which would have been the city’s equivalent to the MSG Las Vegas Sphere – arose when the company submitted a planning application to the London Legacy Development Corporation, requesting to transform a site in Stratford.It was set to sit on a 1.9-hectare (4.7-acre) site in Stratford that was purchased by MSG.

Prince William has opened up and revealed the only sporting event that has ever made him cry, and detailed the important lessons he hopes that sports will teach his three young children. William made the revelation during a surprise appearance on Mike Tindall’s podcast The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, along with his wife Kate Middleton and Princess Anne. During their chat with former England rugby player Mike, and his co-hosts James Haskell and Alex Payne, William said the “only time” he ever cried while watching sport was when his cousin Zara Tindall, Mike's wife, won the European championships.

Mel B has been dropping hints that the Spice Girls could reunite soon - with all five members involved. Speaking to Sky News, the singer, 48, teased that an announcement was coming “pretty soon. ”Last year, Victoria Beckham appeared to dismiss her former bandmate’s comments, telling chat show host Andy Cohen that she “couldn’t commit” to a reunion with “everything else” going on in her life, though she had “so much fun” being in the group.

Adam Peaty had his lightbulb moment. He was a talented 17-year-old club swimmer getting ready for a night out with friends when he saw one of his junior breaststroke rivals, Craig Benson, qualify for the semi-finals of the London Olympics on TV. Peaty wanted what Benson had and it lit a fire.

All five Spice Girls haven’t been together in over 10 years, last performing as the original line-up who conquered the world at the 2012 London Olympics. Four of the girls – Scary, Sporty, Ginger and Baby (aka Mel B, Melanie C, Geri Horner (nee Halliwell) and Emma Bunton – reunited for a tour of the UK in 2019. Notably absent was Posh Spice – aka Victoria Beckham.

Mel B just teased some very exciting Spice Girls news.

Victoria Beckham could finally be ready to get back up on stage with her Spice Girls bandmates, reckons Mel B.The singer has claimed before that fashion designer Victoria could return to her pop music roots and has given fans of the group fresh hope, saying: "If I say it enough, it will happen". Last time Victoria, 49, performed with the Spice Girls was 11 years ago, when they briefly reunited for the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, but although the rest of the group have toured together since then, Posh Spice has not joined them. Mel B told The Sun: "My theory is that if I say it enough, it will happen.

Spice Girls fans, hold on to your hats because Mel B just gave a shock update about Victoria Beckham potentially returning to the group. For years – or even decades at this point – we have all been hoping for the news that the iconic girl band will be reforming with all the original members: Scary, Sporty, Ginger, Baby and Posh. Four of the members have reunited multiple times for tours or special performances, while Victoria performed in a one-off for the London Olympics in 2012 and has not sung with the girls since.

Mel B says former bandmate Victoria Beckham will rejoin the Spice Girls for a mystery project.  The singer, 47, claimed there is an exciting announcement in the pipelines for the girl power group but kept tight lipped on the specifics.  She did however promise that 'all five girls', including Mel C, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, will unite professionally for the first time in 11 years.

You wait 70 years for a Coronation and 25 to host the Eurovision Song Contest and then the two come along at once.

Some members of the Beckham clan have jetted off to the French Alps for a lavish skiing holiday, with both Victoria and David taking to Instagram to share some snowy snaps and video clips. Posting a number of snaps showing off her husband and youngest children Harper, 11, and Cruz, 17, Victoria, 48, sent "kisses" to her fans, as she penned the caption: "Kisses from the Alps! Après-ski ft.

Daniel Craig. The 54-year-old British James Bond star had a bit of deja vu on Tuesday, visiting Windsor Castle to receive The Order of St.

Alex Scott has been praised as an "inspiration" after revealing she had a secret relationship with teammate Kelly Smith as a young footballer. The BBC sports presenter 37, spoke about why she decided to write about the romance in her memoir, when she appeared on The One Show this evening. The book, called How (Not) To Be Strong also chronicles Alex's early childhood with her controlling father, who walked out on her family when she was just eight years old.

Two million people are expected to gather in London to see Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Hall. The monarch died peacefully at Balmoral on Thursday (08. 09.

Daniel Craig is "deeply saddened" by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The British actor, who famously starred alongside The Queen in a sketch for the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony, issued a statement to the PA news agency after the monarch passed away on Thursday at the age of 96. "I, like so many, was deeply saddened by the news today and my thoughts are with the royal family, those she loved and all those who loved her," he said.

Zara Tindall looked as stylish as ever walking along with her horse at the start of the Burghley Horse Trials. Olympic silver medallist Zara, who is the daughter of Princess Anne, wore a blue blazer and skinny jeans as she led Class Affair at the Vets Inspection – the start of the 2022 competition. The Queen's granddaughter wore her hair up in a ponytail as she trotted next to her horse, as she also accessorised with a pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses.The Burghley Horse Trials, which take place at Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, officially begin today and will continue over the weekend, ending on Sunday, 4 September.The Trials normally attract big crowds as it is one of the last equestrian events of British summer.

A rare 50p coin was sold for thousands of pounds this month - and there are hundreds more of them still in circulation. Britannia Coin Company sold the ‘lines over face’ 50p coin made to celebrate the 2012 London Olympics to an anonymous collector for £2,500.

MORE: Who is England Euros star Ellen White's husband?It will be the Lionesses' first appearance in a final since 2009, and their first ever major trophy if they emerge as champions.WATCH: Geri Horner celebrates England's win alongside daughter BluebellWhile much is known about the star players on the pitch, we take a look inside presenter Fara Williams' private life.MORE: Inside England Lionesses footballer Lucy Bronze's private lifeMORE: Prince William reveals summer plans alongside his family as he wishes Lionesses good luckThe 38-year-old has enjoyed an illustrious 20-year career as a midfielder playing for multiple clubs as well as the English national team. The pro footballer formally played for EnglandAfter making her senior debut in 2001, Williams earned 172 caps for the England Women's Team, making her their highest capped player.

Victoria Beckham relived her Spice Girls days by singing the group’s 1997 hit, “Stop” at karaoke night!

Victoria Beckham still has the Spice.

Spice Girls are set to reunite for one night only as a five-piece, for a special performance at Geri Horner’s 50th birthday party.  Geri will be the first of the band to turn 50, with her birthday being on August 6, and she is already planning some very special moments for the big day.  According to reports, Geri has enlisted bandmates Emma Bunton, Mel B, Mel C and Victoria Beckham to take part in their first performance together in 10 years at her party.

Kate Bush has officially broken three Guinness World Records following the recent resurgence of ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’.The track – which appears on Bush’s 1985 fifth studio album, ‘Hounds Of Love’ – reached Number One on the UK singles chart earlier this month (June 17) after featuring prominently in the fourth season of Stranger Things.Upon its initial release 37 years ago, ‘Running Up That Hill…’ landed at Number Three in the UK, and later charted in 2012 when a revamped version of the song was used in the London Olympics closing ceremony.Now, the Guinness World Records has confirmed that Bush has taken the following titles in the UK: Oldest female artist to reach Number One, Longest time for a track to reach Number One on the UK’s Official Singles Chart, and Longest gap between Number Ones.Cher was formerly the oldest solo female chart-topper on the UK’s singles chart with ‘Believe’ back in 1998, when she was 52 years old. “Bravo Kate,” wrote Cher on Twitter in response to Bush, 63, taking her crown.“Records are meant 2 be broken‼️” she continued “Remember back in the day, when women had short sell by dates⁉️ We had 2 fight our way through the testosterone curtain, & we did it so the girls who came after us could sing as long as they want to.

K.J. Yossman “No Time to Die” producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson were honored by Prince William in an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace today (Friday, June 24).The duo, who run James Bond production company EON, were both awarded Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBEs) in Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s Honors list for services to film, drama, philanthropy and skills.After the ceremony, Broccoli told a reporter from The Independent the award was a “huge honor” and that she was still on the hunt for the next 007 following Daniel Craig’s retirement from the role last year.

Victoria Pendleton is one of this country’s most successful female Olympians, who’s been open about suffering from lows along the way.The 41 year old has won nine world titles and represented Great Britain in the 2005 and 2012 Olympics. But while training, the star admitted she "felt pressure" to eat a certain way.