Some villains are just too evil to change their ways. Coronation Street’s child groomer Megan Walsh is a prime example. Now Megan’s dirty secret is out, actress Beth Nixon reveals that the predatory teacher will receive justice – one way or another.

The monster is revealed. Now that everyone on the Street knows that doe-eyed, butter-wouldn’t melt athletics coach Megan Walsh has been grooming underage Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) into a perverse ‘relationship’, she’s personal non-grata on the Cobbles.

Although Megan plays the victim and maintains she’s the victim of a schoolboy crush gone wrong, nobody believes her. The Driscolls are baying for her blood, and the Barlows want her to pay for her torment of Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) who she tried to bully into keep quiet about her predatory ways.

Now that Corrie’s murder Whodunnit story upon us, Megan is one of five potential victims who could be for the chop. With the end possibly in sight, actress Beth Nixon reflects on her time portraying the villain.

‘I mean, I love playing Megan because she’s so horrible. They’re my favourite types of characters to play. But I’ve loved it. It’s such a, like, there’s so much room to play with her because she just tells lies like they’re nothing. So there’s so many layers to the character.’

‘I’ve loved playing Megan. And then the public reaction, I think obviously people hate her and, she’s a cow. But then it’s quite interesting because I think there’s people who are trying to understand her because we’ve never gone into why she’s doing the things that she’s doing.’

‘Like, why is she grooming young boys? There’s no justification because it’s unjustifiable, isn’t it, really? But I think that’s really nice from the storytelling point of view that there’s no point in justifying it, we don’t know why she’s doing it and it doesn’t matter.  So I think that’s great because it’s great for me because I can kind of just justify it as Megan, however she would.’

Beth raises a good point. The only thing missing from Megan’s story is motive.

Quite rightly, the story has been largely focused on Will’s experience and the perspective of his dad Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker) and his stepmother Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley). There’s been little exploration of Megan’s past, or why she chooses to target the young and vulnerable.

‘I think that she doesn’t think that she’s doing anything wrong because she’s just so delusional.’ Beth explains.

‘But it’s been interesting to see the public try and figure out like, I wonder why she’s doing this? Why is she doing that? Like, it makes no sense, why would she do that? But it does make no sense because why would you be attracted to a child? ‘

‘Exactly like with Carl (Jonathan Howard), he’s a tortured soul. He’s had all of these things happen to him through his life. So you can kind of go, ‘oh yeah’. Whereas with Megan, which is great because you can go so far with her. She’s unredeemable. So you can just like go for it.’

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Irredeemable is right. Even now her sickening crimes have come to light, the police have not been able to charge Megan because she was careful enough not to leave a shred of evidence – aside from the baby she was carrying.

While she told everyone that Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) was the biological father, her relationship with the unfortunate Headmaster of Weatherfield High was only ever a cover for her grooming. Will was the father, and when his grandmother Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn) attacked her in a fury, Megan had the perfect opportunity to have a termination in a secret and pretend she lost the baby due to the assault.

‘I think she believes that she can talk herself out of anything. I think she just thinks that she can play everybody into the palm of her hand. She’s obviously a master manipulator and she turns the waterworks on and she victimises herself a lot. And if that doesn’t work, then she changes tact.’

‘So I think as it progresses, she does have moments of worry. But I think that she almost goes: “Right, my image that I’m building, get back into that, put the victim front on.” I think that she thinks she can worm her way out of it. And obviously, Will is key to that because if he starts admitting what’s been happening then it’s over pretty much because they don’t have any evidence, of course, at the moment. ‘

Will just might be the least of Megan’s problems.

Right now, Eva has teamed up with Leanne (Jane Danson) and Toyah Battersby to form a terrifying trio hellbent on getting a confession from the peadophile by any means necessary.

Unfortunately, all they did was manage to plant a tracker in Megan’s bag. Megan reported Eva to the police for assault, and rubbed salt in the wound by gloating to her face about sleeping with Will.

Now more determined to prove Megan’s guilt than ever, the three women confront the abuser in tomorrow’s episode. But when things go south, Toyah loses her temper and makes things worse by punching the abuser in the nose!

Up until now, Megan’s underestimate the trio. Beth Nixon explains why.

‘They’re not natural kidnappers. They don’t know what they’re doing. They’re like: “oh, I don’t know”. Don’t get blood on me. Obviously, Eva’s like in her pink and in her heels, like dragging me down the street, like clippy clopping her heels. She just thinks, what are you going to do, seriously? And then obviously when Toyah hits her, she goes, right, I’ve got you now.’

‘You’ve assaulted me. I haven’t touched you, because she’s clever. She doesn’t attack anyone. Like, she just lets them do it to her. She winds them up and winds them up because then she can use that as ammunition.’

But there’s someone Megan underestimates at her peril. Maggie.

The acid-tongued landlady of the Rovers’ Return is prepared to go to drastic lengths to protect her family. She already killed her husband for threatening to expose the fact that Ben was secretly Jim McDonald’s love child.

That makes her a dangerous enemy indeed, which Megan will discover for herself in tomorrow’s episode. After escaping the wrath of Toyah, Leanne and Eva, she finds herself face to face will the killer granny.

Beth admits that Megan isn’t taking any chances.

‘Out of all the characters, I think Maggie is probably the one that Megan would be most scared of. She’s got a few secrets of Maggie’s. Like, she knows what she’s capable of. So I think, yeah, in a way she does get to her a little bit.’

‘But [Megan], again has got such a high opinion of herself that I think that she just thinks that she can outsmart her. And I think, if anything, if she goes head-to-head with her, then that makes Maggie look bad as well. Just using that again as ammunition. But yeah, I think she probably is a little bit scared. Quaking in her boots a little bit.’

So she should be. Megan is one of five cobbles villains who could be killed off in Corrie’s much anticipated murder week. There’s certainly no shortage of suspects. Is it curtains for Megan? Beth looks back on her time in the show.

‘It’s crazy. It’s crazy. This is my first TV job, so this is all, like, completely new to me. So, yeah, it’s just exciting. Like, when I watched the promo, then I was like, it looks like I’m in a movie. Yeah, it’s just amazing, I’ve had so much fun with it. And then especially doing Murder Week, like, it’s just honestly, like, one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had. So, yeah, I’m excited for you all to see it properly.’

So are we, Beth. So are we.

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Donald Trump has claimed that King Charles “probably would have helped us” in Iran in another attack on Sir Keir Starmer and Nato.

Speaking during the King’s state visit, the US president said the monarch was a “phenomenal representative for his country” and suggested he would have differed in his approach to the conflict from the prime minister.

He said: “The King loves his country, and he’s a great king, and he’s a great friend of mine. And I think if that it were up to him, he would have probably helped us with Iran.”

Asked by reporters whether the King’s speech that referred to the need for a strong Nato alliance had changed his mind, Trump said he was very disappointed in Nato after the US “asked them to do some things about Ukraine and Iran”.

Praising the King as “fantastic”, he added: “He would have done– he would have followed the suggestions we made with respect to Ukraine, because, you know, we have some disagreements on Ukraine and not having to do with Nato so much as European countries.”

Trump said the King would see him before he left for home. “And, you know, but I think he’s a phenomenal representative for his country,” he said.

“I think the people in the United Kingdom should be proud.

“I love this speech yesterday. I watched it. I loved the speech last night. I don’t know about my speech. I thought my speech was okay, too, but I thought he was I think he’s an unbelievable King, and, by the way, an unbelievable queen. They are a great couple.”

The US president has repeatedly condemned Nato for what he sees as relying too much on the US for funding and has attacked other allies, including the UK, for not supporting the US-Israeli war on Iran.

He has more than once threatened to pull America out of the defensive alliance.

But he has been unwavering in his flattery of Britain’s royal family.

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A TOP bakery has revealed the location of its first cafe in North Yorkshire.

Premium chain Gail’s will be moving into premises at 7 James Street in Harrogate.

The location has been a Russell & Bromley shoe shop for many years.

In January, The Press reported how the future of the well-known British shoe brand was uncertain after a rescue deal was agreed and the company – with more than 150 years of history – was bought by Next.

Next said it would only retain three of its shops – in Chelsea, Mayfair and the Bluewater Shopping Centre – as part of the deal, leaving the fate of the brand’s remaining 33 stores and nine concessions uncertain.

Russell & Bromley store in Harrogate. Google Street View

Media reports have announced that Russell & Bromley has been advertising 20 per cent off products as it prepares to shut its James Street store.

Artisan bakery chain Gail’s confirmed to The Press last week that it will be opening its first store in Yorkshire in the spa town.

It has also been looking for staff for its first cafe in the county.

The well‑known business, which bakes fresh, handmade bread, pastries and cakes every day, operates more than 170 bakeries across the UK, with expansions in the pipeline.

The company is currently looking for a bakery manager (salary at £42,000 pa), and an assistant manager (at £32,900) – both located in Harrogate – with the jobs listed on its own website and elsewhere online.

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Its locations are primarily in London and the south east, including Oxford and Brighton, as well as Manchester and the surrounding area.

Speculation has been rife online about the company’s planned move into Yorkshire.

Some reports suggested the first Yorkshire site would be in Knaresborough, but the appearance of job adverts for Harrogate pointed in a different direction.

Gail’s began life in London in the1990s as a wholesale supplier to restaurants, before opening its first neighbourhood bakery cafe on Hampstead High Street in London in 2005.

An exterior of one of Gail’s bakery – the business is recruting staff for a new store in Harrogate

The brand has since expanded rapidly – and continues to do so.

Positioning itself as a premium, mid‑range alternative in a market dominated by high‑street chains, Gail’s is known for handmade breads using natural ingredients and longer fermentation methods.

Its range includes sourdough loaves, baguettes and pastries, alongside sweet treats such as buns and cookies, plus speciality coffees.

Its seasonal menu, listed on line, features six varieties of sourdough bread, and sweet treats including a malted chocolate and stout cake, chocolate tahini bite, and pecan crumb cake. The drinks menu boasts a range of match drinks and a turmeric latte.

Often labelled “posh” the chain has built a loyal following for its focus on quality and traditional baking techniques.

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Shortly before 22:00 BST on 7 May, Lavryovych sent Pochynok a message on Telegram saying: “Look, we won’t talk much on the phone. At that address, there’ll be a car, need to check if it’s there. If it is there then basically today we’ll do the job. We’ll have money. And this week, if we plan everything well today, tomorrow there may be another one, we’ll make more money.”

Most people know omega-3 fish oils are good for health – especially heart health. But what many people might not realise is that these friendly fats can also be beneficial to your workouts.

Research has linked omega-3s to better exercise performance – making them a potentially valuable supplement for people who train regularly.

Omega-3 fatty acids are special fats found mainly in fish, seafood, nuts and seeds (such as walnuts and flaxseed), as well as some plant oils.

The main forms of omega-3s are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPA and DHA are essential for the structure and function of cells, especially in the muscles, heart and brain. This is because they help with “membrane fluidity” – the flow of nutrients or chemicals into cells.

To ensure adequate omega-3 levels, people need to get them from their diet. Although there’s no universal agreement on how much to eat, most health bodies recommend 1.4-2.5g a day of omega‑3 – with 140-600mg per day coming specifically from EPA and DHA. Around 500mg daily of EPA and DHA combined is enough to support health and benefit exercise.

Omega-3s and exercise

Exercise – especially resistance training (such as lifting weights) and hard-training sessions (such as cross-fit) – places stress on the muscles, causing small amounts of damage that triggers inflammation as part of the body’s repair process. Some inflammation is necessary for adaptation, but too much or prolonged inflammation may delay recovery and reduce performance.

Omega-3s have been found to act like “traffic controllers,” helping regulate the body’s inflammatory response to exercise so muscles recover more efficiently.

EPA also appears to support better blood flow to muscles after training and enhances the process of muscle protein synthesis (the body’s way of building new muscle tissue). Both of these processes may improve recovery following repeated sessions.

Research in physically active adults has even shown that taking fish oil containing EPA and DHA for several weeks enhanced muscle strength gains in resistance exercise performance compared to those who did the same type of training but did not take an omega-3 supplement.

EPA and DHA therefore appear to help the body recover and adapt to training more effectively over time.

DHA is important for the brain and nervous system, supporting cognitive function and nerve signals that help muscle to work efficiently while exercising. People who exercise regularly and take an omega-3 supplement also have higher DHA levels in their muscle cell membranes compared to those who are sedentary. This could be key for recovery and adaptation from exercise.

Omega-3 balance

Although omega-3 can be obtained from the diet, the amount of EPA and DHA in food can vary depending on the type of fish, whether it’s wild or farmed, what these farmed fish are fed and how the food is stored or cooked.

Modern diets also often provide far more omega-6 than omega-3, which may promote inflammation. This is because omega-6 fats produce pro-inflammatory compounds, whereas omega-3s produce anti-inflammatory ones. This balance can be improved by increasing omega-3s, reducing consumption of processed foods and omega-6-rich oils (such as corn, safflower and soybean oils).

To support a healthy omega‑3 status, include a variety of fatty fish, seafood and plant sources such as chia or linseed. Also aim to choose low glycaemic carbohydrates such as oats, legumes and most fruits. This is because low glycaemic foods release sugar slowly into the blood, which helps your body use fats as fuel more effectively.

High-glycaemic foods on the other hand, such as white bread, sugary drinks or refined grains, release sugar quickly. This can reduce how well omega-3s are incorporated into cells and may increase inflammation.

Most people can get enough omega-3 from a healthy diet that contains oily fish, but supplements can be a practical option if these foods aren’t eaten or if higher intakes are needed. While fish oil supplements can be a beneficial strategy to boost your omega-3 levels, to see measurable changes in muscles and overall health, daily intake for at least two weeks is recommended.

For most active people, this means 3-5g of fish oil per day, ideally with a high concentration of EPA and DHA. Omega-3s are best absorbed when taken with meals containing some fat. Therefore, splitting the dose (such as taking some with breakfast and dinner) improves absorption and tolerance.

For muscle growth and functional performance, a supplement providing around 1.8g of EPA and 1.5g of DHA per day is suggested. This is roughly equivalent to the omega-3 content found in 200–400g of fatty fish such as salmon, herring or sardines.

If your goal is to support brain health, cognitive function or mood, a higher proportion of DHA may be beneficial. So instead of getting a supplement containing an equal 1:1 ratio of EPA and DHA, aim to purchase a supplement containing a 1:8 ratio of EPA to DHA (such as 100mg EPA and 800mg DHA). Typical products vary widely, so readers should check the EPA and DHA content rather than the total fish oil amount.

Omega-3 supplements are generally safe, but some people may experience a mild, fishy aftertaste or upset stomach after taking one – particularly when taking higher doses or when taken without food. Intakes above 5g per day of EPA+DHA from supplements should be avoided, unless medically advised.

Omega-3s may help support both health, recovery and adaptation to training, and indeed may be an important nutritional component for those who exercise regularly. While a balanced diet should come first, omega-3 supplements can be helpful in keeping up with training demands when diet is insufficient.

GMP said it was acting following a double stabbing of Jewish people in London earlier today

Police patrols are being stepped up in north Manchester following the stabbing of two Jewish men in London earlier today in a terrorist attack.

Greater Manchester Police made the announcement after shocking details emerged of the double stabbing in Golders Green.

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he was seen running along Golders Green Road at around 11.16am. Jewish security group Shomrim reported on social media the individual was armed with a knife and “attempting to stab Jewish members of the public”.

In a statement this afternoon, GMP said: “We are aware of today’s events in Golders Green in north London. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the incident, particularly those in the Jewish community in that area. The safety of everyone remains our highest priority.

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“We have deployed extra patrols around the city-region, with a particular focus on providing a high-visibility presence within our Jewish communities in north Manchester, Bury and Salford. If you have any concerns, please report them to us by calling 999 in an emergency or 101.”

Higher Broughton, Cheetham Hill and Prestwich are already subject to an increased police presence, including armed cops.

Last year Adrian Daulby and and and Melvin Cravitz were killed during a terror attack at Heaton Park synagogue in October last year. Three men were jailed in February over a plot to kill as many Jews as possible in a planned attack on Jewish areas of Manchester in the summer of 2024.

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Last month, four Jewish community ambulances were set alight in the middle of the night in London. Hatzola, the organisation targeted in that attack, provided treatment to the two men attacked today.

Speaking outside Scotland Yard shortly after 3pm on Wednesday, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing Laurence Taylor confirmed that the stabbing has been formally declared to be terrorism.

“This has now formally been declared a terrorist incident,” he told reporters. “Our highly specialised teams of officers are working with the Metropolitan Police to progress this investigation quickly and establish exactly what has happened.

“We’re also working with our partners in the security services to ensure we have a full intelligence picture, and one of the lines of inquiry is whether this attack was deliberately targeting the Jewish community in London.”

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Mr Taylor added: “That community will be incredibly concerned to see and hear what has happened today, particularly in the wake of other incidents in recent weeks. And that concern will be felt not just in the capital, but in communities and homes across the UK.

“I want to make it clear, that Counter Terrorism Policing and police forces up and down the country are mobilising to provide additional support and reassurance.”

Olivia Clayton, from Worcester, scooped the Bollinger Best Dressed prize at the Kildare venue on Wednesday, wowing judges with her DIY headpiece and Ireland-inspired look

An Englishwoman emerged victorious in the style competition at another glorious sunny day during the Punchestown Festival on Wednesday.

Olivia Clayton, originally from Worcester in England, claimed the Bollinger Best Dressed award at the County Kildare racecourse with her Irish-themed ensemble.

She incorporated the colour green throughout her outfit, drawing inspiration from a tree growing in her mother’s garden, while also demonstrating some resourceful creativity.

After failing to locate a suitable hat, Olivia fashioned her own headpiece from scratch, beginning with a foundation and embellishing it with silk cream and green hydrangea blooms to echo the garden motif.

Olivia, who frequently attends the Cheltenham Festival, commented on her victory: “Amazing, honestly, I feel so lucky not only to be a finalist but to come out on top. It’s such an honour.”

“The Irish girls really bring their absolute best, so it’s a privilege. Thank you very much.”

The Worcester native impressed lead judge Jess Colivet, who was accompanied by the In the Edit pair Hayley Nolan and Carol St John, alongside Marietta Doran.

Hayley Nolan remarked about Olivia’s ensemble: “It was actually a standout look. As soon as we saw her amazing hat just caught our eye. And it turns out she actually made it herself, which I think is incredible.”

Jess Colivet continued: “Olivia brought a really fresh, contemporary perspective and it was very fashion-forward. She wasn’t afraid to push the boundaries.

“There was a real sense of modern style in her look, and I just love the fact that she made the headpiece herself.

“I love the tailoring. When I looked closely at the print, it really stood out, and she wore her look with such confidence. What a gracious winner.”

The Bollinger Best Dressed competition carries on this Thursday, building towards its climax on Ladies Day this Friday.

The ultimate champion will be rewarded with a trip for two to the Bollinger Estate, including flights to Paris, a stay in a five-star hotel, Michelin-star dining, a private chauffeur, an exclusive Champagne Bollinger experience, and a year’s supply of Bollinger.

On the course itself, the headline event, the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup, had been promoted as a showdown between Willie Mullins’ stable stars Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File.

However, it was Cheltenham Gold Cup champion Gaelic Warrior who dominated proceedings once more, surging ahead to claim a commanding triumph under jockey Paul Townend.

Owner Rich Ricci reflected on the victory, saying: “We’ve never won this race before. It was very sporting of JP to run his horse, the ground probably didn’t suit him, but he’s a fantastic horse.

“I’m so pleased to win it. I’ve not been here since Ruby (Walsh) retired in 2019. I’ve been busy and we had coronavirus > covid and those kind of things.

“The people here are brilliant and I’m thrilled to win the race. I couldn’t be more delighted.”

This represented an uncommon positive outcome for those backing the favourite on a day that otherwise favoured the bookies, with numerous outsiders crossing the line first, leaving the majority of punters bewildered. Bookmakers celebrated as winners came in at odds of 33/1, 5/1, 18/1, 14/1 and 7/1, with Gaelic Warrior being the sole favourite to deliver on the day.

Racing action resumes on Thursday with eight scheduled races, headlined by the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Champion Stayers’ Hurdle.

Jack Draper has confirmed his withdrawal from the French Open 2026 on social media

Jack Draper has confirmed he will not feature in the upcoming French Open as the Brit’s torrid 2026 rolls on. Draper had made his return to the court following an injury setback earlier this year, but was forced to sit out the ongoing Madrid Open with a knee complaint.

The British number two also announced he would skip the Italian Open in Rome shortly after Madrid, and had been holding out hope of getting back to full fitness in time for Roland-Garros. However, the 24-year-old took to social media to confirm his clay season is now over entirely, raising fresh concerns over his fitness ahead of Wimbledon later this summer.

Posting on social media, the 2025 Indian Wells champion said: “My knee is on the mend and I’ve started back hitting balls but unfortunately I have been advised not to play Roland Garros. As gutting as it is to miss another slam, the advice is not to rush straight back into playing five set tennis on clay.

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“Off the back of the arm injury I sustained last year, I’ve been restricted with my training and by giving myself the time to heal and build, I can be the player I want to be out there once again. See you soon !”

Britain’s second-ranked player is hoping to make his comeback during the grass court season, potentially at Stuttgart, where he is a former champion.

It is understood that risking his fitness on clay, particularly over best-of-five sets, simply wasn’t worth it.

Draper can now make the most of a training block before transitioning to grass.

Draper managed just a single outing on clay in 2026, with the world No.28 forced to retire injured from his first-round clash against Tomas Martin Etcheverry at the Barcelona Open.

That match was only his fourth ATP tournament appearance since the 2025 US Open, having withdrawn from the Grand Slam due to an arm injury.

This latest leg problem is yet another instance of Draper’s body letting him down at a critical point in the tennis calendar, and will mark the first Grand Slam he has missed since Wimbledon in 2023.

Since turning professional, Draper has struggled to string together a consistent run of good health, with the second half of 2024 being a rare exception.

Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package

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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.

Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.

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