Emily Bashforth

Emily Bashforth | Live News reporter

Passionate about all things showbiz, popular culture, and memes. Lover of girl bands, watcher of Big Brother, Strictly enthusiast, passionate about LGBTQ+ equality and mental health awareness. Often found quoting very niche 2000s reality TV moments.

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10 men jailed for 130 years after setting a mother and girl, 13, on fire

UK 3 hours ago

Samuel Tobin outside Basildon Crown Court . // A foot fetish voyeur from south Essex was caught with thousands of illicit images of schoolgirls? feet, a court has heard.Samuel Tobin, 31, had over 10,000 images and 400 videos on his phone, many of underage girls.A USB stick contained even more images, divided into folders titled ?flats?, ?loafers?, ?flip-flops?, ?sandals? and ?schoolgirls?.Another 28 USB sticks are still ?awaiting further assessment,? said prosecutor Hollie Davies. Photo released 25/09/2026

Foot fetish voyeur caught with thousands of illicit images of schoolgirls’ feet

UK 6 hours ago

VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher attend the "Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger" Screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Liam Gallagher tells fans to 'stop moaning' about Oasis ticket prices

Music 7 hours ago

Ed Sheeran at Deadline Spotlight: Anatomy of a Song - "F1" held at The Motoring Club on January 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images)

Ed Sheeran cancels tour shows hours before start in ‘difficult decision’

Music 10 hours ago

Mugshot of Zafer Dogan (Left) and a grab of body-worn footage from his arrest (Right).

Paedophile who used AI to undress children was bailed to home overlooking playgroud

UK 11 hours ago

Taylor Swift shares 'unfathomable' update after surprise single announcement

Music 2 days ago

Editorial Use Only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock for Big Brother (17162940e) Rhianna 'Big Brother' TV show, Series 4, Episode 9, London, UK - 22 Sep 2026

Big Brother punishment sparks another furious row as Jedward brand housemate 'posh brat'

TV 3 days ago

Lionel Richie performing in a yellow jacket.

Lionel Richie, 77, hospitalised for third time due to ongoing heart issues

Showbiz 3 days ago

Dolly Parton 'thought she'd get back to normal' before death, says close friend

Showbiz 3 days ago

FILE - Hayden Panettiere arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Hayden Panettiere's cause of death confirmed after fentanyl speculation

Showbiz 3 days ago