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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Actor John Middleton to join cast of Hollyoaks
Actor John Middleton, known for his long-running role as vicar Ashley Thomas on Emmerdale, is to join the cast of Hollyoaks as a series regular, it has been announced. Middleton will play the character of Froggy, who is the grandfather of Clare Devine, Rex Gallagher and Grace Black. Froggy, also known as Notorious Froggy or Fraser Black Senior, is currently residing in Longmere Prison but is soon to be released with plans to leave his criminal past behind. In prison he has befriended long-term character and fellow inmate Tom Cunningham, with the pair working to together to conspire against Clare Devine. Middleton, who starred in ITV's Emmerdale as Ashley Thomas from 1996 to 2017, said: 'From vicar to villain is quite a leap but that's why I love this part. 'Froggy has a very dark history and he could reveal everyone's murky past. He knows where all the bodies are buried; perhaps quite literally…' Middleton's previous TV credits include Cracker, Heartbeat, Doctors, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, and The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, and played Colonel Pickering in the UK Tour of My Fair Lady throughout 2022 and 2023. Hollyoaks is available to stream from 7am on Monday to Wednesday on Channel 4 or to watch live on E4 at 7pm.
The Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Shock moment Hollyoaks icon RETURNS to soap after a year off screen – and there's a twist
A POPULAR Hollyoaks chatacter has returned to screens after a year away. Tom Cunningham, played by Ellis Hollins, is back on the Channel 4 soap opera and his return has arrived with a bang. 3 Fans haven't seen Tom since September of last year with 25-year-old actor Ellis having portrayed the role for most of his life, since 2003. He ended up fleeing the village alongside his mum Cindy when they discovered that her partner was the notorious serial killer, Blue. But in shock scenes this week, Tom makes his return to the Chester-based soap. In an unexpected twist, fans will learn that he has been banged up and is behind bars. His return scenes see him sat inside prison alongside Rex who is receving a visit from Ste Hay. Whilst Ste and Rex are unaware that Tom is in ear-shot, he is left stunned to hear them discussing his former nemesis, Clare, played by Gemma Bissex. It causes Tom to get in touch with Donny Clarke in order to offer up information on Clare. But evil Clare is already one step ahead and issues a stark murder warning to Rex. She tells him to get Tom killed inside the jail and have him dealt with once and for all. Noticing Tom in a vulnerable state inside the jail, Rex realises that it could be his time to strike. But will he be successful in murdering Tom or are there yet more twists to come. The Sun were the first to reveal earlier this year that Tom would be coming back in line with Gemma's shock soap return. The pair have a brutal history with Clare terrorising then child Tom when she was busy fleecing his guardian, brother Max Cunningham. In dark scenes Claire had Tom locked up while she drugged Max. She even faked Tom's death to get a drugged Max to jump into an icy lake in an effort to kill him and take his fortune for herself. A source said this year: 'Tom is a huge fan favourite and was a major part of Clare's first years in Hollyoaks - but now he's not a little boy anymore. 'Clare might have had the upper hand before but not anymore. 'It was a no brainer to revisit the battle and have a rematch. Bosses are really excited to have Gemma and Ellis back. 'Ellis' stint will be part of the run up to the big 30th anniversary in October and there are huge plans underway for it.' 3
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hollyoaks reveal dramatic moment iconic character returns after one year in unexpected twist
Hollyoaks has revealed the dramatic moment that Tom Cunningham returned to the Channel 4 soap. The iconic character, portrayed by Ellis Hollins, 25, departed the soap in September last year, having played the role of Tom since 2003. Tom and sister Cindy Cunningham had fled the village after discovering her partner Dave Williams (Dominic Power) was none other than mysterious gangster Blue. And in a first look at Tuesdays episode, fans got a glimpse of Tom's return to the show after a once year absence - however, there's an unexpected twist as he's currently behind bars. In the clip, Tom is seen in prison alongside fellow inmate Rex Gallagher (Jonny Labey), who had received a visit from Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson). Ste and Rex are seen discussing Clare Devine (Gemma Bissix), but little do they know, Tom is in earshot, and his interest is piqued when he hears the name of his former arch nemesis. Tom consequently gets in touch with Donny Clarke (Louis Emerick), offering up information on Clare. However, Tom later finds himself in danger after Rex is pressured by Clare to murder Tom in prison. In a tense scene in the prison yard, Tom appears isolated and vulnerable, leaving ex with an opportunity to strike. But it remains to be seen whether Rex will succeed or if Tom manages to escape his clutches. Clare made a shock return from the dead last month and as longtime fans will know, she has a long and dark history with Tom. The twisted character tormented Tom as a child and attempted to con his big brother and guardian, Max Cunningham. Viewers will just have to wait and see whether the two characters will finally come face-to-face. Meanwhile, Hollyoaks is gearing up to mark its 30th anniversary this October with a huge month of celebrations. In the clip, Tom is seen in prison alongside fellow inmate Rex Gallagher (Jonny Labey), who had received a visit from Ste Hay ( Kieron Richardson ) Viewers will just have to wait and see whether the two characters will finally come face-to-face Show boss Hannah Cheers teased that a signature Hollyoaks stunt is already in the works as she claimed you can't do a Hollyoaks commemoration 'without some kind of spectacle'. She also revealed a huge battle between two Hollyoaks titans will take centre stage for October. Having recently returned from the dead to the village after 12 years, Clare Devine is back, and she's set to clash against serial killer Jez Blake in the run-up to the big anniversary.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Springsteen Archives 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums' listening session adds Boss producer
Look who's making 'Tracks.' The "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" listening session at the Springsteen Archives Thursday, June 26, has just added the person who appears on the box set almost as much as Bruce Springsteen: Ron Aniello. 'I'll be spilling a few secrets about the 'Lost Albums,' ' said Aniello on social media. Aniello plays and co-produces the albums 'Faithless,' 'Inyo,' 'Perfect World' and 'Twilight Hours,' and is co-producer for 'LA Garage Session '83' and 'Somewhere North of Nashville.' He'll be talking with Tom Cunningham, deejay at Long Branch's 107.1 The Boss, at the beginning of the session. The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music is hosting the advance listening session for 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums' at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Pollak Theater on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch. The site of the session was moved to the larger Pollak Theater from the Lauren K. Woods Theatre to accommodate a larger audience. The session will be curated and moderated by radio personalities Cunningham and Rich Russo, who have selected songs to play from the seven 'Lost' albums included on the new box set, which will be released on Friday, June 27. The session is expected to last two hours and is free, but advance registration is required. One registrant will win two tickets to the upcoming 'Evening with Thom Zimny' event, to be held Friday, Sept. 5, at the Pollak Theatre. Filmmaker Zimny documents Springsteen and the E Street Band, and his works include the critically acclaimed 'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.' Visit here to register for the 'Tracks II' listening session. Subscribe to for the latest on the New Jersey music scene. Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at cjordan@ This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Tracks II listening session adds Bruce Springsteen producer
Daily Record
09-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
New owner for Dumfries hotel as Holiday Inn sold in multi-million pound deal
The Holiday Inn at the Crichton previously known as The Aston - has been sold to Estee Group. A Dumfries hotel has been taken over. The Holiday Inn at the Crichton has been sold to Estee Group, which owns a number of hotels across the UK. The hotel had previously been run as The Aston Hotel until 2014 when it became a Holiday Inn. The Crichton hotel, along with hotels in Darlington and Sheffield, were marketed by Savills on behalf of FS JV License Ltd as the Project License portfolio with a guide price of £14 million. Director in the hotel capital markets team at Savills Scotland said: 'Project License provided an excellent opportunity to purchase three well-located hotels with strong brand identity and considerable future asset management potential. 'We are very pleased to have completed the deal, achieving a strong price on behalf of our client.' Director of the hotel capital markets team at Savills Manchester, Tom Cunningham, added: "The sale of the portfolio enabled the purchaser to significantly enhance its representation within the hotel sector, whilst also spreading risk across different geographies. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. "This latest success is another indicator of the popularity of the sector with investors looking to generate decent returns despite ongoing market volatility.'
