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Ever since Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langford's dramatic departure from daytime television in 2021, TV executives have been on the hunt for a new powerhouse couple to take their place on the nation's screens. But who could fill the hollow on the sofa left by the pair whose double act ended with the collapse of their marriage this year? The answer may lie with a couple who once would have laughed off the idea of being British TV's new Mr and Mrs. Step forward, Emma and Matt Willis.

The photographs of Angus Powell when he was just six months old are joyful. His bright blue eyes, framed with long lashes, are full of curiosity and laughter. And as far as his parents Oliver and Sophie were aware then, he was also completely healthy - if rather susceptible to more than his fair share of common colds and other bugs. But it was around this time, without warning, that Angus suffered the first of what would become a seemingly endless string of terrifying seizures. And it was the beginning of a two-year nightmare for the family as they battled to understand what was happening to their precious boy.

England's fattest areas where nearly 80 per cent of people are overweight have been revealed. In places with the highest rates of overweight people as many as 34 per cent of the population are classed as clinically obese, sobering figures show. It comes as the NHS struggles to cope with the intensifying crisis which sees thousands of hospital admissions from conditions that are related to being overweight every single day. Diabetes , heart disease, breathing issues, strokes and mental health problems are just some of the illnesses associated with being overweight. The government has previously said that obesity alone costs the NHS £6.5billion every year, with the condition being the second biggest preventable cause of cancer. One health expert told MailOnline that 'drastic measures' are needed to halt the increase and to combat the effect this is having on our society.

By their very nature, Christmas movies are supposed to be feel-good films for the whole family to enjoy. But in recent years, some of the most popular productions have become tinged with sadness due to the tragic circumstances cast members have found themselves in. One of these stars includes Home Alone actor Devin Ratray, now 47, was well-known for playing Buzz McCallister, Kevin's oldest brother who often got him in trouble

Fatboy Slim's mother has died, his son Woody Cook has confirmed. The DJ, real name Norman Cook, who shares Woody with radio presenter ex-wife Zoe Ball, has yet to comment on his mum Ros' passing. Woody announced the heartbreaking family news on Instagram on Saturday, revealing that she died on Christmas day.

A young Thai influencer has died after accepting a dare to drink an entire bottle of whisky. The influencer was paid 30,000 Thai baht, or £700, for downing the 350ml bottle at a birthday party in Thailand on the night after Christmas Day. The 21-year-old daredevil regularly took on challenges, including drinking hand sanitiser and wasabi in exchange for money for his family.

Big Fat Quiz of the Year viewers have hit out at the 'uncomfortable' format as they claimed Channel 4 failed to make the show accessible for Chris McCausland. The blind comedian, 47, who has just won Strictly Come Dancing, appeared as a panellist on the annual quiz show but some fans were left disappointed. The quiz show is hosted by Jimmy Carr and celebrities competed in pairs to test their knowledge in the year's biggest news, sport and pop culture moments.

Julia Bradbury has revealed the significant lifestyle changes she's made since battling breast cancer, describing the experience as a wake-up call to focus on her health. The Countryfile presenter, 54, underwent a mastectomy in 2021 after a 6cm tumour and two lymph glands were discovered.  Despite initial delays in her diagnosis due to dense breast tissue masking the tumour on scans, Julia is now in remission and determined to live a healthier life, cutting out alcohol and making sure she regularly gets outdoors.

Famous for dying in childbirth on Downton Abbey, Jessica Brown Findlay's chilling new drama tackles what happens when babies are switched at birth. Luckily, her real-life pregnancy had a happier ending. She tells Julia Llewellyn Smith about IVF struggles and why she'd do it all again

Like many young girls growing up in Los Angeles , Meghan Markle dreamed of one day being a global superstar. On her road to stardom, she followed the well-worn path of aspiring starlets by acting in her high school plays. However, before even starting at the all-girls Catholic high school Immaculate Heart, located just around the corner from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Meghan already felt she was destined for greatness.

Known for her cheeky antics with her royal relatives as a young child, Savannah Phillips is quickly growing up and turns 14 years old today. The late Queen Elizabeth's eldest great-grandchild could even soon be taller than her aunt, Zara Tindall.  Earlier this year, Savannah supported Zara, alongside her mother Autumn Kelly and younger sister Isla, at Blenheim Horse Trials.

Two French swimmers have become the latest Olympians to complain about the shocking state of their bronze medals - four months on from the close of the Paris Games. Over the summer, Team USA stars Nyjah Huston, Nick Itkin and Ilona Maher all went viral when sharing images of the rapid deterioration of their cherished medals.

Experts have warned the Russian tyrant will not rein in his murderous ambitions to expand his territory - even if he is offered a peace deal to end the war with Ukraine by incoming US president, Donald Trump . And defence analysts have also warned Putin could try to assassinate Volodymyr Zelensky as part of his sinister long-term ambitions to defeat his eastern bloc neighbour, which he invaded almost three years ago. Professor Anthony Glees, a security and intelligence expert from the University of Buckingham, claims Putin has no intention of giving up his quest to seize more land. The Emeritus scholar instead warned the Russian despot was eager to restore of the old borders of the USSR, which collapsed in 1991 after it lost the Cold War. And chillingly, Prof Glees feared should Putin carry out such an act, it would drag the globe into the next world war, with Trump's 'foolish and false peace deal' starting the 'countdown' to it.

They sparked speculation they became engaged at Christmas. And Dua Lipa and her 'fiancé' Callum Turner looked the picture of happiness in their first social media snap since the news of the 'engagement'. The Levitating singer, 29, and the Fantastic Beasts star, 34, are reportedly engaged after the actor 'got down on one knee for a romantic proposal' over the festive period.