An Emmerdale star suffered an injury away from the set of the ITV soap and script writers had to acknowledge it in the latest episode of the long-running programme
00:02, 23 Sep 2025Updated 00:05, 23 Sep 2025
The injury was addressed in-universe when Tracy asked Mary how she had ended up walking with a cane(Image: ITV)
Emmerdale writers had to incorporate the real-life injury of one of its stars into Monday night’s episode. The ITV soap was in its usual slot at the beginning of the week, and Mary Goskirk (Louise Jameson) was seen walking with a cane.
In the Woolpack, Tracy Robinson (Amy Walsh) spotted Mary’s ailment when she ordered a drink and asked: “So, did you have a fall?”, but Mary seemingly issued a joke back.
As Mary handed her a glass of white wine, she told her: “No, I did it bungee jumping!”
Soaps tend to film around six to eight weeks ahead of broadcast, and actress Louise, 74, who is also known for her roles in other TV staples like EastEnders and Doctor Who, first told her fans of her leg injury in July, and noted that it had forced her to take time out of a her one woman show.
At the time, she wrote on X: “I’ve taken the ‘break a leg’ advice to its extreme. Apologies for the cancelled shows in Harrogate and Leeds of SHAKESPEARE’S MISTRESS. Rescheduling for the Autumn.
“In the meantime I lie here in my splint. Big shout out to LGI @NHS who took care of me last Monday [heart emoji].”
When a fan asked her: “Get well soon Louise is there an exciting tale behind the injury? Xx,” she replied: “Nope… A boring old fall xxx”
Earlier this year, fans were left uncertain whether an injury had actually occurred in real life after Mary sported a bandage wrapped around her hand and lower arm.
The character Mary explained that she’d fallen down the last couple of steps of the staircase at home, no doubt hitting or landing on the arm. She didn’t say specially what the injury was or if it was broken or sprained.
What she did say though was that she was fine after the fall, and would need a few weeks of rest before she could get the bandages off. Jacob appeared alarmed though, offering to take a look at the injury. She seemed keen to brush it under the carpet while it was clear Jacob was worried. It wasn’t made clear if Mary went to hospital or a doctor to get it checked out, or if she bandaged it up herself.
It was not clarified at the time whether it was an injury that had happened in real life, but it could have been a similar situation with scriptwriters having to work it into the story.
This often happens, and just recently on Coronation Street Kit Green actor Jacob Roberts had surgery on his leg and it was seemingly written into the show. There have been many other instances over the years where an injury or something else is written in.
Prior to that, Simon Gregson, who has played taxi driver Steve McDonald on Coronation Street since 1989, sustained a leg injury and it had to be put into the show.
He said: “I’ve broken my leg. I literally just went over and rolled my ankle, outside the back of the house. It was done in six places.
“I’m able to drive now, but walking across wet fields is a no for me. Because if I slip it’s back to square one.”
Asked if Corrie had to write his broken leg into the script, he said: “Yeah, they’ve written it in. They just kind of spoke about it. It’s like when Bobby Ewing woke up in the shower [in Dallas]. No one cares after about five minutes.”
Jay Slater’s disappearance sparked a social media storm as the 19-year-old tragically died while on holiday in Tenerife after sending a haunting message to his friend
A vast search was carried out in an effort to find Jay after he was reported missing on June 17, 2024. Sadly, Jay’s body was found in a remote area near the village of Masca on 15 July.
The search for Jay revealed he had vanished after being driven about 22 miles into the mountains to an Airbnb with two men he had met on the holiday. He fell around 80ft to his death in a treacherous ravine while trying to walk back to his accommodation in Los Cristianos.
Jay’s mum revealed she saw his final text message that was never sent(Image: Channel 4)
Debbie logged into Jay’s phone following his death(Image: Supplied)
Within hours of Jay’s disappearance, mass online interest set conspiracy theories flying, causing a social media storm led by true-crime keyboard detectives. The case became the focus of global attention, with over 30 million videos online speculating about Jay’s whereabouts.
Now, a new documentary is set to detail his family’s hunt for answers and is the first time they have spoken publicly about the tragic case. During one moment, Jay’s mum Debbie Duncan recalled finding an unsent message when she logged onto her son’s Snapchat account.
After finally receiving Jay’s phone, Debbie found a devastating unsent message to his friend. She said: “When we signed into Jay’s Snapchat there was an unsent message from Jay to Brad [Geohegan].
“So the message was obviously just flying around and then the message sent to Brad, which obviously gave Brad a fright. He messaged me straight away ‘are you on Jay’s phone?’. I said yeah we’ve just signed into his Snapchat.
“He said ‘I’ve just got a message that’s just come through from Jay’. The last message he sent. He said ‘listen, I’m not going to make it’. It’s kind of like he knew he just wasn’t going to make it.”
He sent a message to his friend Brad, but it never went through(Image: C4)
Jay’s phone is believed to have ran out of charge when his call to friend Lucy Law ended at 8:50am. The documentary plays the desperate ‘999 call’ she made to Spanish police where she tells them: “Jay said he is going to die up there”.
Lucy had known Jay for about six years and was the last person to speak to him on the phone. On the call to Spanish police, Lucy tells them: “My friend he’s met some people, and they’ve drove him up into the mountains. I don’t know why and he’s left the house,
“And I don’t know if something happened, and I was telling him, you need to go back to your friends and tell them to drive you back down.
“And he said ‘No, I can’t. I can’t’. But I don’t know why that was.” The police then asked for the friend’s name and Lucy tells them it is Jay Slater.
The police ask if her friend has asked to be rescued and she added: “Yes, said he feels like he’s going to die up there. And then the phone cut off.” The audio from the call with the police has never been heard before and sheds new light on the events of June 17.
Channel 4 ’s new film The Disappearance of Jay Slater will air next weekend. The Disappearance of Jay Slater also has never-before-seen CCTV footage, previously unheard audio, the discovery of unsent messages, and access to the Slater family as they search for answers about what happened to Jay.
* The Disappearance of Jay Slater airs on Channel 4 on Sunday September 28 at 9pm.
LOOSE Women star Coleen Nolan no longer sees her granddaughter as a result of an ongoing family feud.
It has been reported that the 60-year-old has not had any contact with the little girl for close to seven years.
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Coleen Nolan’s family feud has prevented her from seeing her granddaughter for seven yearsCredit: Getty
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The Loose Women star is understood to have no contact with her, as per the MailCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
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Her son Shane fell out with his daughter’s mum, Emma KivellCredit: Splash News
According to the Mail, a feud between Coleen’s son Shane Jnr and his former partner, Emma Kivell, has stopped the TV personality from being in touch with her first-born granddaughter.
Coleen was a proud grandmother when Shane became a first-time father to little girl, Amelia Rose, in Januray 2016.
She was even present in the hospital room where she first met the tot.
However, in the years that have followed, a devastating family feud has left relations soured.
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Sources have told the Mail that difficulties in the strained relationship between parents Shane Jnr and Emma has caused the lack of contact.
Shane Jnr and Emma are believed to not have been in an official relationship when they conceived their daughter.
A friend told the Mail: “At the time Amelia Rose was born, Coleen was on cloud nine. She was so proud her son and she fell in love with the baby, but Shane and Emma aren’t together, and these situations can become quite hard to navigate.”
They added: “Shane promised to support Emma as she set about her journey into motherhood as a single mum along with the support of her own family, but now there is no contact between the little girl and the Nolans.”
Earlier this year, it is reported that Emma and her inner circle were left “disgusted” when Shane Jnr and his new partner, Kimberley Sallis, sent her a script of their ‘pregnancy announcement’ just ten mintues before their Instagram post to confirm the news.
This left Emma unable to tell their daughter that her father was welcoming another sibling before it was posted online due to her being at school.
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It has further been reported that one of Emma’s friends even lodged a complaint to ITV about Coleen but they were unable to take any action due to it being “a private matter”.
The Sun has contacted a representative for Coleen Nolan for comment.
Coleen previously discussed Shane becoming a father and the state of his relationship with Emma with the Mirror, telling the publication: “They got together one night and there you go.
“But they’re not compatible in a relationship. Obviously, you wish they were badly in love and could see a future together.
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Shane is now expecting another baby with his new partner, KimberleyCredit: instagram
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Coleen is gearing up to be grandma againCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
“That’s the best scenario for anyone. But then I thought ‘Oh my God I’m going to be a nanny and was thrilled.’’’
Shane Jnr met Emma when they were both working as Bluecoats at a holiday resort.
STRICTLY Come Dancing is already in a fix row midway through the launch show.
The complaints from fans come after one of the star’s YEARS of dance experience was revealed.
EmmerdaleactorLewis Cope isn’t just good at acting, because he is an experienced dancer too.
He previously competed in a dancing world championship final three times.
The soap hunk has been dancing since the age of 10-years-old and has appeared on TV before.
Reacting to Lewis’ prior dancing experience, one fan said: “I need lewis to stop pretending he’s not a trained dancer.”
“Another Billy Elliot ex-pro dancer. tut tut,” penned a second.
A third then wrote: “Just give lewis the trophy now. He looks the part without seeing him move.”
While a fourth said: “Lewis is such a natural mover. His theatre experience will really help him as well. He’s definitely making that final I can feel it.”
“How will Lewis Cope on the dancefloor? I reckon he’ll be just fine,” said a fifth.
A sixth then penned: “the way lewis is blatantly gonna win is p***ing me off.”
While a seventh said: “So lewis is a dancer.”
Lewis previously spent eight years in the dance group, Ruff Diamond who were runners up in Sky TV’s Got to Dance competition.
The analysis looked at departure data for six of the biggest airlines – British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, Tui and Wizz Air – between May 2024 and April 2025. They show that all of the airlines were less punctual now than before the pandemic in 2019
Standards have slipped over the past six years(Image: Getty Images)
The worst offending airlines for delays have been revealed amid an industry-wide slipping of standards.
Take-offs within 15 minutes of planned departure times are down significantly pre-Covid compared to now for almost all major airlines flying through UK airspace, according to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data.
There are several factors in play, including a rise in the number of flights taking off, airspace restrictions as a result of military conflicts and issues with air traffic control (ATC) staffing.
Which? studied checked departure data for six of the biggest airlines – British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, Tui and Wizz Air – between May 2024 and April 2025. They show that all of the airlines were less punctual now than before the pandemic in 2019.
The experience of being stuck at the airport is becoming a more regular one(Image: Press Association)
Out of the six big UK airlines, Tui was the worst for punctuality according to the analysis, with the lowest average percentage of on-time departures. Back in 2019, an average of 67.2 per cent of Tui’s departures were on time, but by 2024–25, that had slipped to 59.2 per cent.
Second-worst for punctuality for the time period Which? looked at was Wizz Air. Its average on-time rate was already as low as 66.8 per cent back in 2019, and by 2023 it had plummeted to 55.6 per cent. In 2024–25 it now has fewer delays with 66 per cent, almost back to its pre-pandemic level.
It’s a similar story for Ryanair, whose average on-time departures were at 77.8 per cent in 2019 but fell to 63 per cent by 2022, only recovering to 66.5 per cent by 2024–25.
easyJet’s punctuality was 70.6 per cent in 2019 but dropped to 67.8 per cent in 2024–25, while the CAA data also showed a decline in Jet2’s punctuality. In 2019 departures punctuality was 81.8 per cent, and in 2024–25 was 68 per cent.
British Airways’ punctuality was at 71.5 per cent in 2019, and as high as 75.8 per cent the year before. By 2024–25 it had fallen to 68.7 per cent.
Some airlines are blaming air traffic control (ATC) for these delays. In May, Ryanair launched a website called ‘Air Traffic Control Ruined Your Flight’, along with a ‘League of Delays’ claiming to expose the worst ATCs across Europe for delays ‘due to mismanagement and staff shortages from January to May 2025’.
Eurocontrol, which speaks for the European network of air traffic controllers, admitted that in some parts of the network, the number of ATC officers is 10–20 per cent lower than would be needed to manage the demand.
The UK’s own ATC body, NATS (formerly known as National Air Traffic Services), said that it is “fully staffed and operating normally”.
Any other air traffic control delays are only exacerbated by other factors at play. Some parts of the airspace, through which major airlines fly, are closed off for military or geopolitical reasons.
Eurocontrol has said that the crisis in the Middle East has led to traffic becoming unevenly spread – after already losing 20 per cent of airspace following the war in Ukraine. Those complexities add to an already expanding ATC workload. Airport capacity is another issue.
And while delays are worsening, airlines are putting on record numbers of flights. Although Ryanair hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels of punctuality, it scheduled 162,411 flights in 2024, according to CAA data – 24,192 more than in 2019. Wizz Air put on 29,325 flights in 2024, up 3,534 from the 25,791 it flew in 2019.
A spokesperson for easyJet said: “easyJet always does all possible to get our customers to their destinations on time and minimise any delays despite flying in some of the most congested airspace in the world.”
A spokesperson for Tui said: “Punctuality is super important to us and has highest priority but there is one topic even more important: to operate each and every flight and to not cancel any flight. That’s what we do at TUI because we have holidaymakers onboard which we want to fly to their destination and also back.
TUI’s punctulatity record has slipped(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
“So, sometimes we have flights delayed by a couple of hours because we need to get a replacement aircraft ready. But for guests the good news is: their flight isn’t cancelled and they can still fly. Other airlines have or use the possibility to cancel flights which then would also not be part of the delay statistics anymore.
“And, one important point: within our overall fleet of 130 airplanes we have about 11 spare airplanes – the highest number we ever had and which helps us to keep a network alive without cancellations.
“So yes we want to be more punctual but we also keep our credo to never cancel, which is the even more important topic for our holiday guests.”
A spokesperson for Wizz Air said: “At Wizz Air, every minute matters, and that’s why we are committed to ensuring our customers reach their destinations as smoothly and as promptly as possible. Some delays are outside of our control, and we do whatever we can to avoid cancellations. Our completion rate (meaning completing the flights we schedule) was one of the best in the entire industry in 2024 at 99.4% – and that has increased to 99.9% for flights from the UK between January and April this year. While we know delays are frustrating and we always try our best to avoid them, we would rather delay than cancel a flight, as we know how important it is for our passengers to reach their destinations.
“Our on-time performance (flights arriving when they are scheduled to) continues to improve. From 2022 to 2024, our on-time performance for flights from the UK improved by more than 20%. We were also named the UK’s second-most punctual airline in Cirium’s 2024 On-Time Performance Review, achieving a 70.54% on-time arrival record. The percentage of delayed flights is also decreasing year-on-year. In particular, longer delays are a rare occurrence, with just 1% of flights from the UK in 2025* delayed for three hours or more.
“The facts speak for themselves, and this progress reflects the effort and investment we have made in improving our service, which is a daily focus for us. But we know there is more work to be done. Punctuality is a key priority of our Customer First Compass – a £12 billion framework to ensure we can deliver the best possible service for our customers. As part of this, we are enhancing the resilience of our operations to minimise cancellations, reduce delays and provide fast solutions in the event of a disruption.”
Certain dieters may struggle to see success from GLP-1 receptor agonistsCredit: Getty
The way GLP-1 receptor agonists work is by lowering blood glucose, which then modifies a person’s appetite leading to weight loss.
But not everyone experiences weight loss while taking them.
As part of their investigations, researchers looked at people’s relationship with food, and the influence this had on their treatment.
The scientists focused on three different types of eating behaviours linked to weight gain; emotional eating, where people eat in response to negative emotions rather than hunger; external eating, where people eat because the food looks great rather than because of hunger; and restrained eating, which can help with weight loss but can also lead to disordered eating.
The study monitored 92 individuals with diabetes in Japan over their first year of taking the drugs.
All three types of eaters showed a significant reduction in body weight, cholesterol levels, and body fat percentage over the course of the year.
But there were some differences in results.
People who overeat in response to the sight or smell of tasty food were most likely to respond well to the drugs in the long term.
But individuals who overeat for emotional reasons were less likely to.
“Pre-treatment assessment of eating behaviour patterns may help predict who will benefit most from GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy,” said Prof Daisuke Yabe of Kyoto University, senior author of the study published in Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare.
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“GLP-1 receptor agonists are effective for individuals who experience weight gain or elevated blood glucose levels due to overeating triggered by external stimuli.
“However, their effectiveness is less expected in cases where emotional eating is the primary cause.”
After three months, participants reported more behaviours associated with restrained eating, and fewer behaviours linked to external or emotional eating.
By 12 months, a decrease in external eating was sustained.
But restrained and emotional eating behaviours returned to their baseline levels.
“One possible explanation is that emotional eating is more strongly influenced by psychological factors which may not be directly addressed by GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy,” said Dr Takehiro Keto of Gifu University, second author of the study.
“Individuals with prominent emotional eating tendencies may require additional behavioural or psychological support.”
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Emotional eaters may not see the results they desire, warn scientistsCredit: Getty
The researchers did point out participants who fell into the external eating group may have been especially highly motivated to try to improve their control over their diabetes, which may have resulted in greater weight loss.
“While our study suggests a potential association between external eating behaviour and treatment response to GLP-1 receptor agonists, these findings remain preliminary,” said Yabe.
“Further evidence is necessary before they can be implemented in clinical practice.
“Should future large-scale or randomised controlled trials validate this relationship, incorporating simple behavioural assessments could become a valuable component in optimising treatment strategies.”
Everything you need to know about fat jabs
Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases.
Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK.
Wegovy, real name semaglutide, has been used on the NHS for years while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a newer and more powerful addition to the market.
Mounjaro accounts for most private prescriptions for weight loss and is set to join Wegovy as an NHS staple this year.
How do they work?
The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less so your body burns fat for energy instead and you lose weight.
They do this my mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full, so the drugs are officially called GLP-1 receptor agonists.
They slow down digestion and increase insulin production, lowering blood sugar, which is why they were first developed to treat type 2 diabetes in which patients’ sugar levels are too high.
Can I get them?
NHS prescriptions of weight loss drugs, mainly Wegovy and an older version called Saxenda (chemical name liraglutide), are controlled through specialist weight loss clinics.
Typically a patient will have to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as medically obese, and also have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure.
GPs generally do not prescribe the drugs for weight loss.
Private prescribers offer the jabs, most commonly Mounjaro, to anyone who is obese (BMI of 30+) or overweight (BMI 25-30) with a weight-related health risk.
Private pharmacies have been rapped for handing them out too easily and video calls or face-to-face appointments are now mandatory to check a patient is being truthful about their size and health.
Are there any risks?
Yes – side effects are common but most are relatively mild.
Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea.
Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at patient.info, said: “One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.”
Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia.
Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients’ mental health.
Figures obtained by The Sun show that, up to January 2025, 85 patient deaths in the UK were suspected to be linked to the medicines.
WEIGHT loss injections and weight loss surgery are both effective ways to slim down.
But one may lead to longer life and fewer serious health problems, say scientists.
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There’s been a sharp rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the UK, driven primarily by use for weight lossCredit: Getty
A large Cleveland Clinic study found people with obesity and type 2 diabetes who undergo weight loss surgery (known as bariatric or metabolic surgery) live longer and face fewer health risks compared with those treated with GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist weight loss jabs.
Patients who underwent weight loss surgery lost more weight, achieved better blood sugar control, and relied less on diabetes and heart medications over 10 years.
“Even with today’s best medicines, metabolic surgery offers unique and lasting benefits for people with obesity and diabetes,” saidAli Aminian, director of Cleveland Clinic’s Bariatric & Metabolic Institute and primary investigator of the study.
“The benefits we observed went beyond weight loss. Surgery was linked to fewer heart problems, less kidney disease, and even lower rates of diabetes-related eye damage.”
GLP-1 receptor agonists are a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.
There’s been a sharp rise of their use in the UK, driven primarily by use for weight loss through private prescribing.
Both surgery and jabs improve cardiovascular health and metabolism.
But at the end of the study that followed 3,932 adults with diabetes and obesity who received care at Cleveland Clinic for up to 10 years, patients who underwent surgery had a:
32 per cent lower risk of death
25 per cent lower risk of major health problems (such as heart attack, heart failure, or stroke)
47 per cent lower risk of serious kidney disease
54 per cent lower risk of diabetes-related eye damage (retinopathy)
On average, people who had weight loss surgery lost 21.6 per cent of their body weight over 10 years, while those on weight loss jabs lost 6.8 per cent.
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Hemoglobin A1c, a marker of average blood sugar, improved more with surgery than with GLP-1 medicines.
And patients who had surgery required fewer prescriptions for diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol.
“Even in the era of these powerful new drugs to treat obesity and diabetes, metabolic surgery may provide additional benefits, including a survival advantage,” said Steven Nissen, Chief Academic Officer of the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic and senior author of the study.
“Our findings indicate that surgery should remain an important treatment option for obesity and diabetes,” said Dr Aminian.
What are the side effects of weight loss jabs?
Like any medication, weight loss jabs can have side effects.
Common side effects of injections such as Ozempic include:
Nausea: This is the most commonly reported side effect, especially when first starting the medication. It often decreases over time as your body adjusts.
Vomiting: Can occur, often in conjunction with nausea.
Diarrhea: Some people experience gastrointestinal upset.
Constipation: Some individuals may also experience constipation.
Stomach pain or discomfort: Some people may experience abdominal pain or discomfort.
Reduced appetite: This is often a desired effect for people using Ozempic for weight loss.
Indigestion: Can cause a feeling of bloating or discomfort after eating.
Serious side effects can also include:
Pancreatitis: In rare cases, Ozempic may increase the risk of inflammation of the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, which can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Kidney problems: There have been reports of kidney issues, including kidney failure, though this is uncommon.
Thyroid tumors: There’s a potential increased risk of thyroid cancer, although this risk is based on animal studies. It is not confirmed in humans, but people with a history of thyroid cancer should avoid Ozempic.
Vision problems: Rapid changes in blood sugar levels may affect vision, and some people have reported blurry vision when taking Ozempic.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Especially if used with other medications like sulfonylureas or insulin.
“These long-term benefits are harder to achieve with GLP-1 medicines alone, as many patients stop using the medications over time.”
There were some limitations to the study – it was observational rather than a randomised comparison of drugs and surgery.
It also didn’t focus exclusively on the newest and most effective GLP-1 medicines.
The researchers said future studies should directly compare surgery with newer GLP-1 medicines, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide to guide treatment decisions.
The side effects of bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery carries risks of both short-term and long-term side effects.
Short-term side effects
Infections: Wounds or internal areas can become infected after surgery.
Anethesia risk: Risks associated with general anesthesia can include breathing problems.
Nausea and vomiting: These are common, but severe or prolonged episodes should be reported to your surgeon.
Bleeding: Internal bleeding is a possibility after surgery.
Blood clots: These are a risk after any surgery and can occur in the legs.
Pain and swelling: Some discomfort and swelling are normal, but severe pain or swelling may indicate a problem.
Long-term side effects
Malnutrition: Reduced ability to absorb vitamins and minerals can lead to deficiencies.
Dumping syndrome: Rapid passage of food, especially sugary foods, into the small intestine can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, sweating, and dizziness.
Gallstones: Rapid weight loss can lead to the formation of gallstones.
Bowel obstruction: The stomach or small intestine can become blocked by scarring or other issues.
Hernias: These can occur after surgery.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia): Especially common after gastric bypass, this can be triggered by high-sugar foods.
Acid reflux: While some surgeries can help with reflux, others, like the gastric sleeve, can worsen it.
Stomach ulcers: Ulcers can develop in the stomach after surgery.
Excess skin: Rapid weight loss can leave loose folds of skin, which may require further cosmetic surgery to remove.
Failure to lose weight or weight regain: This can happen if lifestyle changes are not maintained.
Emmerdale airs more drama next week, with Gabby Thomas’ secret finally revealed and Caleb Miligan is hiding something of his own – while there’s health fears for Liam Cavanagh
There’s more big moments ahead on Emmerdale next week(Image: ITV)
There’s more big moments ahead on Emmerdale next week in the fallout to the John Sugden drama.
There’s a new mystery for Caleb Miligan that leaves his wife Ruby concerned and wanting answers. The fallout to Gabby Thomas and Vinny Dingle’s wedding is also revealed, as we finally find out Gabby’s secret.
Villain Ray is causing more drama for teens April Windsor and Dylan Wilson, while he’s also involved with Laurel Thomas in a new twist. Liam Cavanagh faces a health scare, and his partner Chas Dingle is concerned when she learns the truth.
Charity Dingle is also struggling with her own drama, as her and Ross Barton spark suspicion. Let’s kick things off with the very vague Caleb mystery.
Caleb is asked a favour, leading to him running a secret errand. Nothing is revealed about who this is linked to or what he does, but the next day Caleb is rumbled when he tries to sneak out.
Caleb Miligan is hiding something of his own(Image: ITV)
Ruby catches her husband and questions where he’s off to, but what will he say and what exactly is he up to? Ruby isn’t the only one confused, with Caleb’s colleague Jai Sharma left in disbelief over his boss’ casual approach to running the Depot.
Jai ends up taking some action, but what will happen here? Elsewhere, Gabby confesses her big secret next week seemingly to her stepmother Laurel.
In a twist, amid Vinny’s own secrets, Gabby is forced to admit that she cheated on Vinny before their wedding. But who did she cheat with, and will Vinny find out?
If Gabby has it her way, she’ll take her secret to the grave – and Laurel is shocked by her refusal to confess. Gabby is hopeful Vinny will officially adopt her son Thomas, but she has no idea Vinny is hiding something of his own.
There’s health fears for Liam Cavanagh(Image: ITV)
Viewers know about Vinny being attacked and threatened by thug Mike who stole from him, after he pretended to be in a similar situation to him. Mike preyed on Vinny after speaking online about the latter’s confusion over his sexuality.
Vinny is in turmoil next week as he faces testifying against Mike in court. He knows that if he does this, Gabby may uncover what he’s been hiding from her – so will he reveal all?
Teens April and Dylan get trapped in Ray’s world, as they are both lured into helping him out with his criminal ways. Despite Dylan trying to stay on the right path with a new job and help from Paddy Kirk, Ray has him firmly in his clutches.
April’s also trapped when she realises how much her and Dylan’s debts are, and Ray offers a way for her to help reduce the amount. Soon, April is handed a burner phone and is back dealing for Ray.
There’s more big moments ahead on Emmerdale next week(Image: ITV)
But towards the end of the week, Dylan is tricked into thinking that having Ray in his life is a good thing. Just as the pair believe things are looking up for them, April and Dylan seem unaware of just how much everything depends on Ray and what he’s got up his sleeve.
There could be a new romance twist too, as a spoiler reveals that none other than Laurel is “taken” with “charming” Ray. So will the pair get together, and will she unearth his criminal ways?
Also next week, Liam Cavanagh is still avoiding an appointment about his prostate after some health concerns. When an incident at the surgery sees Manpreet Sharma find out what’s going on though, Liam realises he can’t hide from this any longer.
He comes clean to his partner Chas who is devastated to hear that he fears a prostate cancer diagnosis. Finally next week, Charity Dingle’s guilt continues to impact her as she fears she is carrying Ross’ baby.
Charity heads off for a DNA test, but her and Ross’ behaviour leaves Chas suspicious. Charity and Ross face up to a 10-day wait for the DNA test results, but what will they reveal?
LOVE Island’s Montana Brown has waded in to the aftermath of a huge show split with some brutal stark remarks.
The ITV2 matchmaking show contestant didn’t hold back as she took to her TikTok page to rant about the “f**king stupid” actions of one particular show winner.
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Montana Brown has let rip at a ‘f**king stupid’ show starCredit: tiktok/@montana
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The 2017 Love Island alum addressed the fact that Millie Court and Liam Reardon have split for a second timeCredit: Rex
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The duo’s podcast is now under threatCredit: instagram
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Montana, 30, called out Liam for leaving Millie to go to her birthday party aloneCredit: tiktok/@montana
At the time, pals claimed the “distance was difficult” between their bases inEssexand Wales and since then, former ASOS buyer Millie has been showing her ex what he’s been missing with a series of bikini clad snaps.
Yet while little detail is known about their unexpected parting of ways, mum of two Montana, who starred in the 2017 series, has revealed an unexpected feud.
She took to her TikTok page for a video showing her wearing a black running jacket and her hair brushed up in a bun.
Montana said: “I just saw a video from Millie and Liam’s podcast from Love Island about him f**king off with his mates on her birthday and so she had to go to her birthday party by herself.
“Why are all men the same?
“I’ve never known one of my friend’s partners, bar maybe like a couple, who aren’t just f**king stupid.
“They are all just indoctrinated.
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“I would like to know, on a scientific level, why men are so annoying.”
She then captioned her clip: “Tell me why then.”
One fan was quick to react and quiz: “Did they break up over this then?”
Another mused: “Don’t expect less than worship.”
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A third then put: “He doesn’t like her enough, simple.”
POD FUTURE?
Recently, fans expressed their worries over the Liam & Millie podcast as a whole.
HUMAN remains potentially containing contagious diseases are slowly being revealed on a creepy UK island.
While there are some spooky islands in the UK, this haunting isle was a former burial site and is off-limits to the public.
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Human remains are being revealed on a creepy UK island that potentially contain contagious diseasesCredit: BBC
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Deadman’s Island lies on the River Medway estuary of Kent
Deadman’s Island is a small island in the River Medway estuary of Kent and has long been the subject of gruesome tales.
More than 200 years ago, the island was used as a burial ground for convicts who died aboard prison ships, known as hulks, anchored nearby in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Many succumbed to horrendous conditions with regular outbreaks of disease sweeping through the ships.
Hundreds were buried in unmarked wooden coffins, six feet under the mud.
Trevor Mason, who runs Deadman’s Island social media page, told the BBC: “Unfortunately in many cases sailors were sick, and in some cases they died, so while the boats were moored here those who succumbed to those contagious diseases were buried.”
“The sailors who would have been living on board those ships must have been in horrendous conditions – not being able to come off the ship to go [on] land and see their families etc, and the risk of catching a disease from their fellow sailor.”
He added that an archaeologist revealed some of the remains may still contain contagious diseases.
For many years the grim finds remained invisible to the human eye.
But now, changing sea levels and erosion are bringing the human remains to the surface.
It’s not uncommon for them to be washed out into the Thames Estuary or discovered on the Kent coastline.
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In 2016 the remains of more than 200 humans were found on the island, believed to belong to men and boys who had died on board the floating jails.
The uninhabited mudbank is owned by Natural England, who lease it to two people.
Visitors are banned from the island, though camera crews are sometimes permitted.
Human bones are littered among the shells, while coffins that were once six feet under have risen to the surface, threatening to expose their contents.
As well as a graveyard of bones, the protected wetland also serves as an important breeding and nesting site for birds.
BLOKES taking sex pills including Viagra have complained of side effects including going deaf, blind and bald.
More than 900 people reported experiencing problems they believed were linked to the medications between 2000 and 2024.
Among them, six men reckoned Viagra-style pills caused them to lose their hearing — just like Hugh Hefner.
The Playboy boss claimed he went deaf from using too much Viagra before he died aged 91 in 2017.
There were also 41 sight problems reported to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, including two claims of blindness and another two of blurred vision.
Four men said they suffered cyanopsia — where everything appears to be covered in a blue sheen.
Another user linked the blue pills to getting the hair-loss condition alopecia.
Four people said they caused changes in their sweat glands and six said they caused rashes.
There were 926 reports of side-effects to the MHRA, with three fellas reporting they suffered priapism — a condition that leaves men standing to attention for four or more hours — while two reported suffering fractured manhoods.
One man said his lips started to swell, another complained of a swollen tongue.
Other reports included dizziness, confusion, anxiety and flatulence.
Reports of suspected side effects are recorded under the MHRA’s yellow card scheme which allows health professionals to monitor any potential dangers.
The watchdog logs cases but says not all were definitely caused by the drugs.
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Blokes taking sex pills including Viagra have complained of side effects including going deaf, blind and baldCredit: Alamy
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EAGLE-EAYED Coronation Street fans think they’ve worked out another link to the cobbles for DI Costello (played by Daon Broni).
ITV viewers have previously expressed their suspicions about the detective inspector, thinking he is hiding his role in the death of his colleague DS Lisa Swain’s late wife Becky.
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Coronation Street fans have a theory about Dee Dee Bailey’s new love interest OllieCredit: ITV
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Viewers think he could be the son of DI CostelloCredit: ITV
After Friday’s episode of the soap, fans now think Costello has a connection to another character as the gripping storyline continues.
Dee Dee Bailey’s new love-interest Ollie appeared to take an interest in Lisa and viewers have flocked to Reddit to share their theories about his connection to Costello.
Somebody wrote: “So I’ve a new theory about Ollie and I’ve a feeling it’ll soon become popular. I think that he’s either related or connected to Costello.
“If you think about it, they came in around the same time and came to the forefront about the same time. Are both around the copshop alot lately. Both are inquisitive to people lately making sus comments.
“Who’s to say that it’s not a big corruption involving Costello, Ollie, the Radcliffes and Becky along with the infamous Tia Wardley.”
Another fan expressed: “Costello has been in it for over a year since the Joel case. But you could be onto something alright.”
Someone else responded: “I think there might be a twist that Ollie might be related to Costello and there’s a twist that he’s Costello’s son.”
In the instalment, DI Costello was seen desperately trying to cover his tracks and hiding what he really knows about the mysterious Tia Wardley.
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Tia turned up at the Bistro and told Lisa and Carla all about her connection to Becky.
She claimed to have been involved with the Radcliffe brothers and revealed that Becky had helped her escape her troubled life out of the goodness of her heart.
Lisa seemed genuinely touched that the truth meant that Becky had been a good cop – and had helped the woman escape a bad situation.
But after leaving the Bistro, the woman met up with Costello – and the truth soon emerged. The woman was not the real Tia Wardley.
She told Costello: “I gave them the full Meryl Streep. Really milked it. Looked like the blonde one was going to cry.”
And when the potentially dodgy cop questioned whether she actually managed to trick Lisa, the faker added: “They didn’t have a clue what the real Tia Wardley looked like, so yes…”
In addition to the on-screen confession, the credits also named her as “Fake Tia Wardley” confirming that she is definitely not the real woman Lisa and Carla were looking for.
But as Lisa and Carla made their way home from the celebrations, Lisa suddenly felt a chill.
It was then revealed that someone had been watching the couple, leaving the detective feeling completely unnerved.
Coronation Street fans will have to continue watching to find out who was following the pair and to who the real Tia Wardley is.
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In Friday’s episode, Carla and Lisa were being watched by a mysterious personCredit: ITV
It’s now been revealed that this year’s payment will be between £100 and £300, to help cover the cost of higher heating bills this winter.
The money will become available to most eligible pensioners in November or December.
The amount is determined by both age and household circumstances of a claimant over the qualifying period, which is the week of September 15 to 21.
Where you were born is also a contributing factor.
Letters can be expected for those who qualify for it in England and Wales in October or November.
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The letter will provide details on how much money you will be offered, as well as which bank account the payment will go into – which is usually the same as where you receive State Pensions or other benefits.
DWP guidance states: “You’ll get a letter in October or November telling you how much Winter Fuel Payment you’ll get, if you’re eligible.
“If you do not get a letter but think you’re eligible, check if you need to make a claim.”
This scheme follows similar eligibility criteria as outlined by the DWP, but will be issued automatically by Social Security Scotland from the end of November.
The GOV.UK website provides further guidance on the scheme and how to be a claim.
It also warns people to be wary about scammers who may send out trick messages that provide a link to click on and make a claim.
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Couples are eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment but may be given a different amountCredit: Getty
These are not official DWP messages and should be deleted.
So those eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment are people living in England and Wales born before September 22, 1959.
You will not be eligible if:
you live outside England and Wales
you were in hospital getting free treatment for the whole of the week of September 15-21, 2025 and the year before
you need permission to enter the UK and granted leave says you cannot claim public funds
you were in prison for the whole of the week of September 15-21
It is possible for people living in a care home to get the Winter Fuel Payment.
However, there are two factors that if combined mean you will not be eligible.
This is if you are on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Alloance (JSA) or income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), whilst having lived in a care home during since June 23, 2025 or earlier.
If you live alone, or none of the people you live with are eligible for Winter Fuel Payment:
you will get £200, if you were born between September 22, 1945 and September 21, 1959
you will get £300, if you were born before September 22, 1945
If you live with someone else who is eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment:
£100 if you and the person you live with were both born between September 22, 1945 and September 21, 1959
£100 if you were born between September 22, 1945 and September 21, 1959 but the person you live with was born before September 22, 1945
£200 if you were born before September 22, 1945 but the person you live with was born between September 22, 1945 and September 21, 1959
£150 if you and the person you live with were born before September 22, 1945
Your payment will also be different if you are receiving other benefits payments.
£200 if you were born between September 22, 1945 and September 21, 1959
£300 if you were born before September 22, 1945
If you and a partner jointly claim any benefits, one of you will get a Winter Fuel Payment of:
£200 if both of you were born between September 22, 1945 and September 21, 1959
£300 if one or both of you were born before September 22, 1945
The money will be paid into the bank account where benefits are usually paid into.
Care home residents that are eligible will get:
£100 if you were born between September 22, 1945 and September 21, 1959
£150 if you were born before September 22, 1945
Those with an income of more than £35,000 will have all of their Winter Fuel Payments returned by the HMRC, either through PAYE or submitting a Self Assessment tax return.
The DWP has said: “If you do not get a letter or the money has not been paid into your account by 28 January 2026, contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre.”
It is also possible to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment, either by completing an opt out form by September 14, or calling the helpline before 6pm on September 12.
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The Winter Fuel Payment was first introduced by the Labour government in 1997Credit: Getty
ERIK TEN HAG was sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after just two matches due to FIVE major problems.
The former Manchester United was dumped by his new German side after failing to win either of his opening Bundesliga games.
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Bayer Leverkusen dumped Erik ten Hag due to five major issuesCredit: Getty
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The Dutchman failed miserably in the wake of title winner Xabi AlonsoCredit: AFP
Ten Hag’s exit came as a shock, with some fans feeling the Dutchman was unfairly treated while following in Xabi Alonso’s footsteps.
Leverkusen bid farewell to numerous title-winning stars including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Piero Hincapie, with all three now in the Premier League.
However, Leverkusen bosses were eager to pull the plug after long-standing employees branded him the WORST coach in their club’s history.
BIZARRE APPROACH
Bild now claims there were five key reasons to sack Ten Hag as quickly as possible – with the Dutchman leaving with a DAILY earning of £86,000 thanks to his £5.2million salary and severance package.
First off, it’s claimed that Ten Hag failed to get along with any of his players OR staff – including the ones who arrived with him in July.
He refused to give a “rousing” speech before the first match against Hoffenheim, with the game ending in a 2-1 defeat.
And many of his staff and players were left questioning his bizarre decision to almost downplay the occasion.
Secondly, the Dutchman was accused of “interfering” with Leverkusen’s transfer plans, including only proposing players from his own agency.
Ten Hag is represented by SEG Football, who represent Rasmus Hojlund and also allegedly batted for Andre Onana and Antony when they joined Man United for huge fees.
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Ten Hag public vetoed Granit Xhaka’s exit, but he joined Sunderland just days laterCredit: PA
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The Germans signed Lucas Vazquez without consulting Ten HagCredit: Getty
Meanwhile, he publicly vetoed Granit Xhaka’s move to Sunderland, despite an internal agreement for the Swiss ace to move on.
And Leverkusen chiefs went directly against Ten Hag when they granted Xhaka his exit just days later.
Elsewhere, the late arrival of Lucas Vazquez from Real Madrid was made without Ten Hag knowing until AFTER the ace’s contract was signed – highlighting his lack of relationship with club transfer guru Simon Rolfes and ultimately indicating Leverkusen’s decision to move forward without him.
TRAINING PAIN
The third reason for Ten Hag’s exit was his insistence on players doing PUSH UPS during training, ranking it as important as working with the ball.
Stars were used to lots of tactical and technical work under predecessor Alonso, now at Real Madrid.
And Ten Hag’s “unusually long” training sessions, packed with dull physical work, left many unmotivated.
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New signings like Jarrell Quansah failed to get goingCredit: Getty
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There were no tactics on the pitchCredit: AFP
NO CONNECTION
Fourthly, chiefs were left concerned by the “cold” atmosphere around the club, with Ten Hag’s lack of leadership resulting in a major disconnect at the training ground AND the stadium.
Staff ranging from coaches to nutritionists and physios quickly became disillusioned.
And the recent memories of Alonso’s title-winning reign only further compounded the misery.
TACTICAL DISASTERCLASS
Finally, the proof was in the pudding itself.
Leverkusen lost their first match to Hoffenheim, and then threw away a two-goal lead to draw with 10-men Werder Bremen.
Players were said to be baffled by the lack of ideas and general game plan – and it showed.
Individuals were expected to take decisive actions, but none seemed to work in a consistent tactical manner across the field.
And the only thing Leverkusen chiefs have been left to ponder is whether they should have sacked Ten Hag earlier.
Reports claim former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is now being considered as his replacement.
While there is also interest in former Bundesliga managers Marco Rose and Edin Terzic, with a decision set to be made over the international break.
The Italian travel hub Rome Fiumicino was recognised with its “impressive commitment to passenger experience, sustainability and innovation in the ACI Europe Best Airport Awards
15:40, 03 Sep 2025Updated 15:43, 03 Sep 2025
Rome is not just blessed with some of the greatest art and monuments on Earth, but one of the best airports to boot(Image: Photolibrary RM)
An airport in the Italian capital has been named the best in Europe for a seventh year in a row.
Rome Fiumicino has scooped the gong as the best airport handling more than 40 million passengers a year in the ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards. The Roman travel hub was recognised with its “impressive commitment to passenger experience, sustainability and innovation.”
While no one is pretending that flying is good for the environment – in fact, it is one of the most polluting forms of transport – Fiumicino’s bosses have made better efforts than most when it comes to decarbonising the airport itself. It recently launched Europe’s largest solar farm, which should cut more than 11,000 tons of CO2 a year. Judges also highlighted its data-driven approach to management.
Fiumicino has now snatched the prize for a seventh year in a row, asserting its dominance in the ‘large airport’ category.
A spokesperson for the airport said: “Rome’s Fiumicino Airport has been named the best airport in Europe for the seventh time. This award celebrates its great service, comfort, and modern spaces. Travelers enjoy smooth arrivals, clear signs, and many food and shopping options. Fiumicino keeps growing, making travel easier and welcoming millions each year.”
On Airline Quality, some passengers have shared what they like about Fiumicino. One person from Taiwan wrote: “It is clean, modern and spacious. It is easily accessible by the Leonardo Express from Termini in about half an hour. Employees are friendly and helpful and can speak English well. The WiFi connection is stable. Signposts are clear.”
Another, from the UK, added: “Great facilities, huge range of luxury and non-luxury shops and restaurants/food choices. I travel to/from this airport often and have never experienced long queues, not at the security checks nor when recollecting my luggage.”
A third, from the UAE, shared: “Since my last visit, there have been tremendous improvements in the lounges and in the food and beverage on the second floor. The electronic passport scanner. I’m impressed. I’m positively impressed. Management efforts, I think, were amazing, and for me and my family, it has been a very pleasant experience.”
While some aviation buffs may make their way to Fiumicino just to check out its award-winning facilities, most will only grace its hallowed halls on the way into the Eternal City.
Each year, 35 million people visit Rome. And you can certainly feel it on the streets. Earlier this year, one holidaymaker told of how they’d resorted to visiting the Trevi Fountain at 2am in an attempt to dodge the notorious crowds that congregate there.
Fiumicino has scooped the top spot yet again(Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Even at such a small hour, she was confronted by throngs.
In truth, visiting any of the great city’s main attractions – whether that be the Colosseum, the Forum, or the Vatican – will bring you shoulder-to-shoulder with the masses. When visiting, picking up a book such as the Blue Guide, which is written by locals or those with a very intimate understanding of destinations, can help you find lesser-trod corners, underrated restaurants and ancient buildings with a baffling small number of visitors.
If you’re after broad stroke recommendations, the Castel Sant’Angelo is a good bet. Also known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian, it was once the tallest building in Rome and used as a fortress by popes. Nowadays, it’s a museum packed with incredible artwork, sculptures and artefacts that offer you a glimpse into Rome’s rich history.
The Galleria Borghese houses a spectacular range of artwork including pieces by Rossi and Bernini. Consisting of paintings and sculptures from throughout the ages, it is impossible not to fall in love with the grandeur of their histories.
Emmerdale’s latest episode revealed what really happened to Mackenzie Boyd, and soon he was plotting his escape from John Sugden’s clutches – but a sad fate could be sealed
Emmerdale’s latest episode revealed what really happened to Mackenzie Boyd(Image: ITV)
The fallout to the big Emmerdale twist around Mack Boyd’s fate aired on Monday, as we finally got some answers.
Not only did fans find out what really happened to Mack, weeks on from John Sugden appearing to kill him, but we also learned where he was now. John even confessed all of his crimes, at least most of them, to Mack as the guilt became too much.
As Mack questioned his fate, it seemed as though John planned to keep him alive and he was even considering freeing him. That was until Mack made a bid for freedom and wound John up, with the latter hinting he no longer had a reason to keep him alive.
As the episode began, it was the first time seeing Mack after Friday’s shocking cliffhanger. The soap had led fans to believe that John had murdered Mack, just like he did Nate Robinson, when he shot him with an arrow and then attacked him with a rock around two weeks ago.
As Mack questioned his fate, it seemed as though John planned to keep him alive (Image: ITV)
As Mack regained consciousness, he found out he had been kept in an underground bunker, sedated, for over a week. Mack panicked and began asking about his loved ones, but John revealed no one was worried and no one was looking for him.
Asked why he didn’t kill him in the woods, John claimed he “wasn’t a monster” and didn’t kill people – leading to Mack pointing out Nate was dead because of him. We also learned that the giant rock wasn’t slammed over Mack’s head after all, and instead the villain used it to break Mack’s ankle to stop him from fleeing – as if the arrow to the chest wasn’t enough to do that.
As Mack fretted over his predicament and wondered how long he was going to be there for, John claimed they had some “difficult decisions” to make. He seemed to hint murder was not the plan though, as he was “a good man who did good things”.
He explained Nate’s death, confirming he suffered a reaction to the medication he was given and it killed him. He then proceeded to tell Mack everything, wanting to be free of his guilt.
The fallout to the big Emmerdale twist around Mack Boyd’s fate aired on Monday(Image: ITV)
From the incidents with Jacob Gallagher and Cain Dingle to framing Ella Forster, John literally told Mack all of the things he had done. That said it wasn’t clear if he’d mentioned the truth about Aidan Moore or the slurry leak on the farm, or Anthony Fox’s burial.
It was in this moment that Mack feigned being a friend to John, with his plan for the killer and his bid for freedom clear. He told him it must feel good to let it all out, before telling him he “wasn’t alone” anymore.
John was grateful, as Mack defended the crimes he’d just let slip about before smiling at him. He told him: “I was wrong about you John, Aaron is lucky to have someone that loves him as much as you do.”
He also claimed he was just jealous before when they’d clashed, before he added that he had no reason to go back to the village so it was safe for John to let him go. John actually looked as though he was considering this, especially later on after a comment by Aaron about him helping people.
But while John was gone, Mack, who had just promised his captor he wouldn’t spill the beans about anything, was shown trying to escape. As John returned, Mack tried to hit him over the head with a wooden post only for it not to reach, thanks to his chains.
John fumed at him, making it clear he’d made a big mistake and his word “meant nothing”. With that Mack’s sad fate appeared to be revealed as John chillingly told him his word “was the only thing keeping him alive”. Now that his word means nothing, does this mean John will kill him?
