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THE HIGHLY anticipated drama Rivals has finally premiered on Disney+ and it is packed full of familiar faces. 

Alongside actors like David Tennant, Emily Atack and Aidan Turner, the eight-part drama also stars Coronation Street legend Denise Black – but did you spot her?

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Coronation Street legend Denise Black has joined the cast of Rivals[/caption]

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She plays David Tennant’s secretary[/caption]

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Denise, 66, is best known for playing Denise Osbourne in the ITV soap from 1992 to 2017. 

Now she’s taken on a new role playing Joyce Madden, the assistant to TV station boss Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant).

She filmed her scenes last year for the new Hulu series, which is available to stream on Disney+ for viewers in the U.K.

Denise looks unrecognisable in the series, sporting classic 80s fashion, short blonde hair, and thinly famed glasses.

Upon first glance, Joyce appears to be nothing more than a serious and straight-laced secretary, but it quickly becomes clear that Denise’s character is full of wit. 

While speaking to Cameron (Nafessa Williams) in one scene, the sassy secretary says, “I’m not paid to have opinions” before she immediately speaks her mind to the drama producer. 

Alongside playing Joyce on Rivals and Denise on Corrie, the TV star has also appeared in Emmerdale, Prime Video’s cancelled hit My Lady Jane and popular detective drama Grantchester.

What is Rivals about?

Rivals is a raunchy drama set in the 1980s in the fictional countryside county of Rutshire. Adapted from Jilly Cooper’s 1988 novel of the same name, it follows the intense rivalry between TV station controller Tony and charismatic ex-Olympian and Conservative MP Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell). 

The rich men regularly butt heads over money and women, but they’re ready to go to war over the TV company Corinium Television. 

With the future of Corinium Television hanging in the balance, the two are at odds, each determined to emerge victorious.

Tony owns Corinium and hopes that with the help of his new drama producer Cameron and presenter Declan O’Hara (Aiden Turner), it will be enough to emerge victorious. 

But racy actions in the bedroom and boardroom make for an unpredictable storyline, so anything could happen.

Rivals’ all-star cast also features Eastenders star Danny Dyer, The Inbetweeners’ alum Emily Atack, Rufus Jones of W1A fame, Our Girl’s Luke Pasqualino and Bella Maclean from Sex Education.

The series, which premiered today (October 18) on Disney+ has already garnered dozens of rave reviews who have called it “magnificent.”

Another fan gushed: “Rivals is everything I expected and more! 80s hair, music and debauchery! I love it!”

With reviews like those, it’s no wonder there’s already talk of a second series.

Nothing has been confirmed yet, but a TV Insider teased that “there is still so much more in the story.”

Series 1 of Rivals is available to stream on Disney+ now.

MIKEL ARTETA has told England fans they should feel “proud” that Thomas Tuchel has taken on the Three Lions hot seat.

The Arsenal boss says he can relate to German-born Tuchel for feeling an affiliation with England and living in the country – even if it may upset a few people.

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Mikel Arteta has backed Thomas Tuchel to be a success as England boss[/caption]

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The German was appointed as Three Lions manager earlier this week[/caption]

On his reaction to Tuchel’s appointment, Arteta said: “I understand the opinions and the feelings.

“That’s the responsibility for the FA to say the first filter is only English managers or the filters are any manager from any country and we select the best for the moment that we’re in right now.

“I understand that it can feel sad for some people not to have an English manager.

“History tells you how important this could be as well. I think I would take a lot of pride as well in how many people would do anything to be the England manager.

“That’s related to how we’re treated in this country as foreigners, the passion, the respect, the history and the way that things are done in this country.

“I can say personally that when you are not from here. I think there are very few countries that could say that.”

Arteta also revealed that he was NOT one of the 10 candidates the FA spoke to about the job.

Asked whether he would be open to managing England one day, he added: “At the moment I’m not thinking about it.

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“I’ll tell you right now, the feeling I have being here for 22 years.

“I have that feeling towards it because I always feel respected, welcomed and inspired by this country and the history of football and how you get treated daily.

“I think that’s something you should be really proud of.”

Gunners stars Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice will work under Tuchel, with Raheem Sterling and Ben White also in with a chance of winning back a place in the squad.

Arteta added: “They’re gonna learn a lot. He’s one of the best coaches in the world in my opinion, the way his teams are set up. It’s very exciting times.

“I spoke to a few of the players and they had a smile on their faces straight away. That’s a good sign.”

The Spanish-born coach had the chance to play for England back in 2010 but was denied by Fifa due to representing the La Roja youth teams.

Ex-England boss Fabio Capello spoke to then-Everton manager David Moyes about potentially converting Toffees midfielder Arteta into a Three Lions star ahead of the 2010 World Cup.

Arteta explained: “I would have done it. I feel very proud about it. I was very realistic, looking at the players Spain had at the time, and how big a challenge I had.

“You need to know your level, that is very important. Look in the mirror. At the end it didn’t happen. But it was good, at least to think about it.

“It was OK. If you cannot do it, you cannot do it. I wasn’t prepared to fight against the world.”

IF you want to stay warm this winter, you’ve come to the right place. 

There’s nothing worse than feeling freezing cold even though you’ve layered up, right?

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If you’re looking for cheap buys that will keep you warm this winter, you’ll need to get down to Lidl from this Sunday[/caption]

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The much-loved chain will be launching their new thermal clothing range, with all things from socks and trainers, to jackets and leggings[/caption]

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This Fleece Jacket is just £7.99[/caption]

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These leggings are great for looking stylish whilst working out[/caption]

Well, if you are someone who is looking to cut costs and as a result, are reluctant to turn on your heating, then fear not, you won’t have to worry about shivering thanks to the new Lidl buys.

Or if you are looking for budget buys that will keep you warm whilst you’re out and about, whether that’s exercising or on an autumn break abroad, we’ve got just the thing for you.

Lidl has announced the return of its thermal clothing range, just in time as temperatures set to plummet.

And if you’re on a budget, don’t worry, as thanks to these affordable middle aisle buys, you can save over £200 – yes, you heard that correctly. 

When compared to branded alternatives, the high-quality Lidl items, including the viral Thermal Softshell Jacket and the Adult’s Fleece Jacket could see cash-strapped Brits pocketing the pounds this winter. 

Thanks to the supermarket’s fashion-forward winter warmers, shoppers will be able to stock up on all things from thermal jackets perfect for battling the elements, to thermal trousers sure to keep legs toasty.

The Thermal Softshell Jacket is just £11.99 and will be available in both ladies’ and men’s in a variety of colours, saving savvy shoppers over £100 compared to branded alternatives. 

Thanks to this brilliant buy, explorers can pop out rain or shine, rest assured that they can battle the forces in a water-repellent, high heat retention jacket.

Chilly but cash-savvy shoppers can also head to stores to get their hands on the Adults’ Fleece Jacket which is only £7.99 and according to the chain, is £100 cheaper compared to branded alternatives. 

And the style doesn’t stop there, as the Men’s Thermal Sports Trousers, priced at just £11.99, will also land in the Middle Aisle, and will be available in multiple colours. 

In addition to these Sports Trousers, there’s also Ladies’ Thermal Sports Leggings, which are only £6.99 and are perfect for keeping warm whilst exercising this season. 

If that wasn’t enough, outdoor lovers will be thrilled when they see the new Rocktrail hiking shoes, which are just £17.99 or £14.99 for those with Lidl Plus. 

These reliable shoes provide extra stability thanks to the sturdy heel and toe caps and have ankle padding to provide extra comfort for those looking to explore.

But if it’s a new pair of trainers you’re after, you’ll be thrilled to see the range of options, which start from just £9.99, that are sure to keep you looking stylish whilst working out. 

Even better, there’s also Outdoor socks, available for both men and women, with packs of two costing just £3.99. 

The new thermal range starts at just £3.99 and will land in the Middle of Lidl in just two days – on Sunday 20th October.

You will find it in stores nationwide and it will be available whilst stocks last.

So if you’re looking to stay cosy but without breaking the bank this winter, then you’ll need to head down to Lidl from Sunday for these fabulous cost-effective buys. 

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Shoppers will also be able to nab trainers for just £9.99[/caption]

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There’s also a pack of two sports socks for just £3.99[/caption]

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The new range will land in the Middle of Lidl in just two days – on Sunday 20th October[/caption]

A HOME expert shared her top tips for drying your laundry in the winter.

Her simple hacks won’t break the bank and will speed up the entire process.

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TikTok user Anita shared her top laundry drying tips with her TikTok followers[/caption]

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The expert revealed a common mistake people make when hanging their clothes to dry (stock image)[/caption]

In her viral video, TikTok user Anita Birges (@miseenplace_au) demonstrated some of her go-to tricks.

For her first suggestion, she told her audience to select an extra spin cycle if they wanted to take away moisture.

The laundry pro also explained that roll your wet clothes in a dry towel can help to take away a third of the moisture.

According to Anita, the “biggest mistake” people make when drying their clothes is doubling them up when hanging them on a rail.

Instead, she recommended grabbing a hanger and hanging your damp clothes up the way you would as if they were in a wardrobe.

She explained that this helps by increasing airflow, speeding up the drying time.

For wet socks, she recommended putting them over your hand like glove, and using a hair dryer on them, turning your hand for equal coverage.

And if you find yourself with wet shoes after a rainy day, she talked her audience through a five minute process that will leave them “bone dry.”

Anita began by untying the laces and taking the soles out of the runners.

She then rolled out a hand towel and stuffed it inside each of the shoes.

“Squeeze to get rid of as much moisture as possible and, to top it all off, stick the hair dryer in and give it an extra boost of heat,” she advised.

Anita also explained that damp towels can be due to a lack of air circulation.

To combat this, she recommended opting for towel rails over hooks as this prevents the material from bunching up, giving it air to breathe.

You can also hang your wet towels on a hanger that looks similar to a clothes hanger.

Shoppers can pick up a towel hanger for just £3.34 from Morplan.

Finally, she revealed that you can speed up your dryer by throwing a dry towel with your wet clothes.

According to the expert, this can shave off 30 minutes off your drying cycle.

She alsop advised her viewers to “dig deep” when clearing out their lint traps, rather than just scraping the net.

This will help ensure your dryer is running at its full capability.

Anita explained that by following her tips, your laundry will be “dry in no time.”

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Anita advised her audience to regularly remove the lint from their dryers to speed up their cycles[/caption]

A WINNER of The Apprentice has quit their £300k company – two years after securing Lord Alan Sugar’s investment.

Harpreet Kaur, 33, claimed victory on the BBC show in 2022 with her dessert business Oh So Yum.

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Past Apprentice winner Harpreet Kaur has quit her £300k dessert company Oh So Yum[/caption]

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Harpreet won The Apprentice two years ago[/caption]

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Harpreet announced her decision on social media[/caption]

More than a year after she and Lord Sugar parted ways, Harpreet has now also departed the company.

Taking to Instagram, the businesswoman penned: “After an incredible decade, my journey so far in business has been one that has exceeded anything that I could have ever imagined- but now it is time for something new…

“From starting Oh So Yum back in 2015, to being part of BBC’s The Apprentice, securing investment from Lord Sugar, and then buying the business back, it’s been a whirlwind. 

“Along the way, we’ve faced ups and downs, celebrated wins and growth, and created something which I believe is truly special.”

Harpreet continued by explaining her “difficult but exciting” decision to try something new.

However, she assured fans that Oh So Yum would be carrying on in her absence.

With followers soon flooding her comments section, one wrote: “Whatever you do girlie, you will be brilliant.”

Former Apprentice co-star Nick Showering penned: “All the best for the next chapter.”

While a third person remarked: “Wishing you all the luck in the world, you’re an inspiration.”

A particularly poignant comment came from Harpeet’s husband Akshay Thakrar.

They met while competing against each other on The Apprentice in 2022.

The pair tied the knot earlier this year, having gotten engaged last May.

Akshay wrote under Harpreet’s post: “So proud of you!

“You’ve absolutely smashed it and I know what’s next is going to be amazing.

“Can’t wait to see where this new chapter takes you.”

In November 2022, fellow past winner Mark Wright sold the business he set up with Lord Alan Sugar for an estimated £10million.

After Australian born Mark’s win, the pair founded digital marketing agency Climb Online and grew it to 130 staff.

The Apprentice airs on BBC One and is available on iPlayer.

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Harpreet went on to marry co-star Akshay Thakrar (pictured top left)[/caption]

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