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Rhyl Journal
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas teases soap return
In an Instagram post, the Waterloo Road star shared a picture of them crouched near the iconic Emmerdale village street sign, writing 'I'm BACK!!!!' in the caption. Fans were quick to comment on the post with some excited at a potential return but others believed he might have just been on the set for another reason. A post shared by Adam Thomas (@adamthomas21) One said: 'I really hope this is true as you were my favorite Barton ever!!!!!!!' Another commented: 'Omg this is amazing, just need Kelvin Fletcher and we are sorted x'. This person said: 'SCREAMING! This better be fr'. Someone else shared: 'DONT LIE 😭'. Another Emmerdale fan said: 'As in actually or just for a press conference type thing? Really really need you back! But I also want you to stay in Waterloo Road too 😂'. Newsquest understands that there are no current plans for Adam Thomas to return to the ITV soap. Thomas was instead filming for something else when he appeared on the Emmerdale set. Thomas is currently playing Donte Carlos in the BBC's Waterloo Road and he started hosting a new gameshow with his brother Ryan Thomas, called 99 To Beat, reports The Mirror. Recommended reading: All Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale TV schedule changes next week Emmerdale star lands new role in rival BBC drama months after leaving ITV soap Coronation Street character to fight for their life in Friday's episode Having said this, surprise appearances do happen in the soap opera. Back in May, Ryan Hawley who plays the role of Robert Sugden, made an unexpected arrival in the Yorkshire Dales-set village. Adam, Ryan and their brother Scott regularly post content on social media and they're often joined by their children.
Glasgow Times
11 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow M&S customers handed special gift after cyber attack
The supermarket giant was struck by a major cyber attack in April 2025. It only recently reopened its website to shoppers after it was forced to halt online orders following the damaging attack. Now, affected punters have been sent an e-gift card from the firm as an apology for the attack. READ MORE: Warning as Glasgow City Council hit by cyber attack READ MORE: Supermarket chain reopens store after huge investment - and it looks amazing (Image: Newsquest) In an email sent to customers affected by the cyber-attack, M&S said: "We're really sorry for not giving you the best experience with your Click and Collect order in April. "To thank you for your support, we're sending you an e-gift card to spend online, or in our stores across our fantastic fashion, home and beauty ranges. "We have now resumed online orders in England, Scotland, and Wales with home delivery within five days and nominated day delivery available for flowers and hampers. "If you are in Northern Ireland, the e-gift card is currently valid in-store only, whilst we work hard to resume online orders. "Look out for an email from us in your inbox with your e-gift today. Thank you for shopping with us." The cyber attack in April saw the firm face heavy disruption. M&S halted orders on its website over the Easter weekend and was left with some empty shelves after being targeted by hackers. Customer personal data, which could have included names, email addresses, postal addresses and dates of birth, was also taken by hackers. M&S revealed last month that the hack was caused by 'human error' and would cost around £300 million.
Glasgow Times
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
BBC EastEnders star confirmed to be leaving the soap
Molly Rainford, known for playing Queen Vic barmaid Anna Knight on the BBC soap, will be leaving. She joined the show two years ago but will leave for new career options, according to reports. The BBC has confirmed the star's exit and wished her well for the future. EastEnders star Molly Rainford set to leave BBC soap A BBC spokesman told Newsquest: "We can confirm that Molly Rainford will be leaving EastEnders later this year, and we wish her all the best for the future.' On the exit, an insider told The Sun: "Molly came into the show two years ago, and in that time has been trusted with some great storylines. 'It's just so happened that when Molly was considering other options in her career, a meeting was held to discuss the future of the character, and both parties were in mutual agreement that it was the right time for Anna Knight to wave goodbye to Walford.' Molly's character Anna is the daughter of George Knight and Cindy Beale. She made her first appearance in June 2023. EastEnders' Top 5 Villains The now 24-year-old from London rose to fame on Britain's Got Talent. In 2012, at the age of 11, she made it to the final of the ITV competition, finishing sixth after a rendition of Beyoncé's version of "Ave Maria" in the final. In March 2023, it was announced that she had been cast in EastEnders. Since joining the soap, she has also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, where she finished as the runner-up alongside professional partner Carlos Gu. Other EastEnders exits confirmed in 2025 Molly is not the only star to leave the show this year. Bobby Brazier is leaving popular BBC soap EastEnders after four years. Clair Norris, who plays Bernie Taylor, has also left the show after eight years. Team #EastEnders has won Soap of the Year at the 2025 @TRICawards . A huge thank you to everyone who voted for us, we appreciate each and every one of you! 🥳 🏆 — BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) June 24, 2025 In March, it was revealed that Matthew James Morrison's time as Felix Baker was coming to an end. One of the biggest departures of the year was Natalie Cassidy, who played Sonia Fowler in EastEnders, and left the show after 32 years. Recommended reading: Speaking about her exit, she said: 'It felt very final but also very good. It's a nice place to leave Sonia after so much has happened to her. 'Sonia feels like she's never going to live down what happened with Reiss, so the only thing to do is leave the Square. 'I'm never going to say goodbye to her because, after 32 years, Sonia is ingrained in me. So, while I'm saying goodbye on screen, for now, Sonia is always there, knocking about!'
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Lewis Capaldi marks return to scene with new single Survive
Released today, the powerful track is the Glasgow-born singer's first since his emotional exit from the stage at Glastonbury 2023, where the crowd famously helped him complete his set. The experience prompted the singer to take an extended break from the limelight — a move he later described to his 1.5 million followers on X as 'the most difficult decision of his life.' READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi enjoys football match with music superstar (Image: Newsquest) Described as 'bold' and 'brutally honest,' Survive opens with the vulnerable line: 'Most nights I fear that I'm not enough, I've had my share of Monday mornings when I can't get up.' The track offers a deeply personal glimpse into Lewis's mental and emotional journey over the past year. It also sees him reunite with close collaborator Romans, who co-wrote his global smash hit Someone You Loved, now certified 10x platinum. The song remains the UK's most-streamed track of all time and the fourth most-streamed globally. The 28-year-old's reemergence follows a string of intimate, low-pressure performances across Scotland in May, held in partnership with mental health charity CALM during Mental Health Awareness Week. These low-pressure performances were designed to help him test his comfort and readiness to return to music full-time, and were hailed by fans as a 'triumph.' READ MORE: Meet Glasgow's newest star inspired by Lewis Capaldi and Sam Fender (Image: Newsquest) The latest release follows the phenomenal success of his second studio album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, which debuted at No. 1 in the UK. In April 2023, the singer shared his behind-the-scenes struggles with the release of his candid, Grammy-nominated Netflix documentary, Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now. The film soared to the top of Netflix's global charts, becoming the platform's most-watched release at the time. With eight UK Top 10 singles, five number ones, and over 30 billion streams worldwide, the global popstar has solidified his status as one of Britain's most successful and beloved artists. Fans have been buzzing with speculation that the beloved singer may be planning a surprise return to Glastonbury this weekend. READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi fans speculate star plans Glastonbury surprise The Glasgow Times reported that festival goers believe they've uncovered clues pointing to a secret set at the legendary festival. A mysterious billboard appeared in St Enoch Square, Glasgow, displaying the cryptic message: 'I refuse to spend my best years rotting in the sun.' The red text on a white background also included a phone number for fans to sign up for updates, prompting widespread speculation that Capaldi is the unnamed "TBA" artist set to perform on the Pyramid Stage.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
BBC EastEnders star confirmed to be leaving the soap
She joined the show two years ago but will leave for new career options, according to reports. The BBC has confirmed the star's exit and wished her well for the future. EastEnders star Molly Rainford set to leave BBC soap A BBC spokesman told Newsquest: "We can confirm that Molly Rainford will be leaving EastEnders later this year, and we wish her all the best for the future.' On the exit, an insider told The Sun: "Molly came into the show two years ago, and in that time has been trusted with some great storylines. 'It's just so happened that when Molly was considering other options in her career, a meeting was held to discuss the future of the character, and both parties were in mutual agreement that it was the right time for Anna Knight to wave goodbye to Walford.' Molly's character Anna is the daughter of George Knight and Cindy Beale. She made her first appearance in June 2023. EastEnders' Top 5 Villains The now 24-year-old from London rose to fame on Britain's Got Talent. In 2012, at the age of 11, she made it to the final of the ITV competition, finishing sixth after a rendition of Beyoncé's version of "Ave Maria" in the final. In March 2023, it was announced that she had been cast in EastEnders. Since joining the soap, she has also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, where she finished as the runner-up alongside professional partner Carlos Gu. Other EastEnders exits confirmed in 2025 Molly is not the only star to leave the show this year. Bobby Brazier is leaving popular BBC soap EastEnders after four years. Clair Norris, who plays Bernie Taylor, has also left the show after eight years. Team #EastEnders has won Soap of the Year at the 2025 @TRICawards . A huge thank you to everyone who voted for us, we appreciate each and every one of you! 🥳 🏆 — BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) June 24, 2025 In March, it was revealed that Matthew James Morrison's time as Felix Baker was coming to an end. One of the biggest departures of the year was Natalie Cassidy, who played Sonia Fowler in EastEnders, and left the show after 32 years. Recommended reading: Speaking about her exit, she said: 'It felt very final but also very good. It's a nice place to leave Sonia after so much has happened to her. 'Sonia feels like she's never going to live down what happened with Reiss, so the only thing to do is leave the Square. 'I'm never going to say goodbye to her because, after 32 years, Sonia is ingrained in me. So, while I'm saying goodbye on screen, for now, Sonia is always there, knocking about!'
