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EastEnders’ Nicola Mitchell issues shock ultimatum to Penny Branning in BBC iPlayer release

EastEnders’ Nicola Mitchell issues shock ultimatum to Penny Branning in BBC iPlayer release

Published by Daniella Wilson

**Warning: Contains major spoilers for the episode airing on Tuesday 31st March which is currently available on BBC iPlayer** Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) was left with a big decision to make as another character learned of her pregnancy bombshell in Tuesday’s (31st March 2026) EastEnders. The young mum-to-be was shocked when told that she may have conceived weeks before getting together with boyfriend Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota), who currently believes he’s the father. When Penny told cousins Lauren Beale (Jacqueline Jossa) and Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) that she slept with Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) on the day he set off for rehab late last year, and so the baby could be his, Lauren urged her not to bury her head in the sand. But rather than taking a paternity test, Oscar thought it was best to leave things as they were, much to Lauren’s disapproval. At her market stall, Penny was flustered when Vinny’s mum Suki (Balvinder Sopal) approached with her wife Eve Panesar-Unwin (Heather Peace), making a sincere effort to apologise for her recent …

5 kitchen tech splurges that I’ve found to be worth every penny (and are on sale now)

5 kitchen tech splurges that I’ve found to be worth every penny (and are on sale now)

Published by skeptic

Current price: $319 (20% off) Original price: $399 We’ve used our Breville air fryer toaster oven combination just about every day since we got it a couple of years ago — and it’s Amazon’s bestselling convection oven for a reason. It offers 13 different cooking functions: Toast, Bagel, Broil, Bake, Roast, Warm, Pizza, Proof, Air Fry, Reheat, Cookies, Slow Cook, and Dehydrate. We use our big oven far less thanks to this machine.  Source link

The pet I’ll never forget: Penny, the pigeon who never left my side | Birds

The pet I’ll never forget: Penny, the pigeon who never left my side | Birds

Published by Sam Flores

A few years ago I was sitting in a pub beer garden when a scruffy little pigeon landed on the bench. After a while, the pigeon edged a bit closer to me, and before I knew it she’d hopped on to my lap. One of the waitresses came over and explained that this pigeon had wandered inside, but sadly some customers kicked her around to get rid of her. She looked quite young. I thought maybe she was a baby. For the next three hours, this pigeon didn’t leave my side. Then I drove home with her on my shoulder. The moment Penny first settled on Hannah. Photograph: Courtesy of Hannah Hall My mum had a cat carrier ready to house the pigeon, so we got some bird seed and a hot water bottle. We thought: if she doesn’t make it, at least we’ve given her a nice last night. The next day, she seemed a lot better. When we gave her a bath I could see how wounded she was in her chest from …

The Last Leg comedian in heated clash with Penny Mordaunt: ‘You’ve got to let me respond’

The Last Leg comedian in heated clash with Penny Mordaunt: ‘You’ve got to let me respond’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Irish comedian Vittorio Angelone has been praised by viewers for his merciless takedown of former Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt during an episode of The Last Leg. Mordaunt was on the Channel 4 comedy panel show discussing her role as an ambassador for the Music Man Project, a choir formed of people with learning disabilities. While going over the week’s headlines, host Adam Hills and his co-stars Alex Brooker and Josh Widdecombe turned their attention to a new disability storyline in the animated children’s programme Peppa Pig. “I know disability representation’s a big thing for you, Penny, because you are an ambassador for something called the Music Man Project, which we had on the show last year,” Hills said. After listening to Mordaunt talk about the project, Angelone sparked laughter and applause when he remarked: “Penny’s always been such a supporter of …

What happened to Penny Branning on EastEnders and who is her mum?

What happened to Penny Branning on EastEnders and who is her mum?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) may have only returned to EastEnders in the beginning of 2024, but she’s already caused a lot of trouble. The daughter of Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) is certainly a firecracker of a character, who’s got herself into enough mischief to last a lifetime in Paris. Penny was first introduced in 2008, but hadn’t been seen until 2024 on EastEnders – so you may be forgiven for forgetting some of the finer character details. Read on to find out what happened to Penny Branning, who her mum is and who plays her on EastEnders. Who is Penny Branning and what happened to her? Penny Branning is the daughter of Jack Branning and Selina Branning. She is the half-sister of Amy Mitchell, Ricky Branning and the late James Branning. Although she was born in 1998 on the show, she was first seen on-screen in 2008, when she was played by Mia McKenna-Bruce. Penny is a wheelchair user from a terrible accident she suffered as a child, which wasn’t shown on-screen. Kitty Castledine as …

Penny Lancaster and Sir Rod Stewart’s 1 strict marriage rule that changed family dynamics with two sons

Penny Lancaster and Sir Rod Stewart’s 1 strict marriage rule that changed family dynamics with two sons

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sir Rod Stewart, 81, and Penny Lancaster, 54, are one of the most enduring celebrity love stories spanning nearly three decades. The pair, who have a 26-year age gap, found love together in the late ’90s before tying the knot in 2007 and welcoming two sons together.  In June 2026, Rod and Penny will be celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary. So what’s the secret to their long-lasting romance? The singer once revealed there’s one strict rule they follow in their marriage that has changed their family dynamics with their sons.  “We don’t argue before we go to bed,” Rod said in a December 2025 interview with Woman & Home.  “And we do not argue when we’ve had a glass of wine,” he added. “If we do have arguments, it’s over real quick. And I try and teach my boys that real men can say sorry.” The couple share sons Alastair, 20, and Aiden, 14.  Penny also spoke to the publication about how she believes her openness, and how she has “encouraged Rod to do the …

Andrew ‘loaned £12m by Queen, Philip and Charles – and hasn’t paid a penny back’ | Royal | News

Andrew ‘loaned £12m by Queen, Philip and Charles – and hasn’t paid a penny back’ | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was reportedly loaned £12 million by his parents and brother to pay off sex accuser Virginia Giuffre – and has yet to pay any of it back. The disgraced former prince was handed £7 million from the late Queen Elizabeth II to settle the sexual abuse case in 2022, with a further £3 million coming from Prince Philip’s estate and £1.5 million from then-Prince Charles, sources have claimed. Ms Giuffre, who died by suicide last year, alleged she was forced to have sex three times with Andrew, including when she was 17, which he vehemently denies. The former Duke of York paid millions to settle the civil sex case despite insisting he had never met her, and reportedly only scraped together the funds by relying on family help. A source told The Sun: “Andrew’s not paid back a penny.” They added: “As far as anyone knows, he still has not repaid a single penny of the millions he borrowed. “The money from the Royal Family bought her silence, but denied Virginia Giuffre her …

Why Bad Bunny wasn’t paid a penny to headline Super Bowl halftime show

Why Bad Bunny wasn’t paid a penny to headline Super Bowl halftime show

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Bad Bunny headlined the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show last night for one of the biggest performances of his career – but he wasn’t paid a penny for it. The Puerto Rican megastar, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, became the first male solo Latin artist to perform the halftime show, as well as the first to perform their set entirely in Spanish, which prompted backlash from the MAGA crowd, who put on an alternative show. While many may assume the “Tití Me Preguntó” singer may be receiving a large paycheck for his performance, halftime show performers do not receive any compensation. Outside of the union-mandated minimum of a few hundred dollars that will be absorbed into overall production costs, the NFL does not pay halftime headliners, as the musicians largely rely on the exposure they receive from the large appearance, according to Forbes. …

Rod Stewart is smitten with Penny Lancaster amid star-studded date night

Rod Stewart is smitten with Penny Lancaster amid star-studded date night

Published by Daniella Wilson

Rod Stewart and his wife of 18 years, Penny Lancaster, looked so loved-up they attended the premiere of Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision at Windsor Castle on Wednesday night.  The pair were there to support King Charles, the subject of the documentary, who arrived at the event with his wife, Queen Camilla. A host of A-listers like Kate Winslet, Benedict Cumberbatch and Stanley Tucci were also in attendance on the night.  Penny was glowing in a pink and brown floral gown with ruffles cascading down to the hemline. The former model added a long black shawl, red heels, dainty silver jewelry and a black purse to complete the look, and wore her long blonde hair in tight curls down her back.  © UK Press via Getty ImagesRod and Penny looked so loved-up at the royal event Her husband looked dapper in a white lace shirt and black tailcoat blazer with black pinstripe pants and a black bow tie. He added a large cross necklace and black dress shoes to round out the look, and watched …

Rod Stewart shares rare glimpse of ornate corner of £4m Essex mansion with Penny Lancaster

Rod Stewart shares rare glimpse of ornate corner of £4m Essex mansion with Penny Lancaster

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sir Rod Stewart, 81, has quite the place to call home with his wife, Penny Lancaster, 54. The couple, who have been married since 2007, purchased their 18th-century Grade II listed manor in 2013, and since then, the rocker has shared only rare glimpses inside the property.  But in a new video message, the Maggie May singer has unveiled another corner of the house, which seemingly has a subtle tribute to his loved ones. On 25 January, the rocker took to Instagram to film his response to US President Donald Trump’s remark about Nato troops avoiding the frontlines in Afghanistan.  While voicing his opinion on the matter, the rocker stood in front of an ornate background from inside his home. The wallpapered corner featured vintage candelabras that were mounted on either side of a golden-framed piece of artwork above a fireplace.  When the singer moved out of the frame, the background put two framed photographs on the mantel behind him into focus. While the pictures aren’t perfectly clear, they appear to include the rocker and …