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Prince Harry has been named the "sexiest male" ginger, according to a new poll.
The 29-year-old royal - who is dating Cressida Bonas - beat '12 Years A Slave' actor Michael Fassbender to the top spot, in the list which was commissioned by the British Heart Foundation and compiled after they quizzed 2,017 people on their favourite flame-haired stars.
They were followed by 'Homeland' hunk Damian Lewis who landed third spot and 'Sherlock' actor Benedict Cumberbatch in fourth.
The poll was part of the charity's fundraiser 'Ramp Up The Red' which promotes the wear of red clothing to raise money to help beat coronary heart disease
British Heart Foundation representative Polly Shute said: "Redheads know how to stand out from the crowd. Join them today by going as red as you dare.
"You can make your red statement by dyeing your hair red or wearing a red wig to show your support.
"It's easy to do and you will be helping to raise funds that will go directly towards vital research, support and care."
Prince Harry tops sexy male ginger poll
Prince Harry has been named the "sexiest male" ginger, according to a new poll.
The 29-year-old royal - who is dating Cressida Bonas - beat '12 Years A Slave' actor Michael Fassbender to the top spot, in the list which was commissioned by the British Heart Foundation and compiled after they quizzed 2,017 people on their favourite flame-haired stars.
They were followed by 'Homeland' hunk Damian Lewis who landed third spot and 'Sherlock' actor Benedict Cumberbatch in fourth.
The poll was part of the charity's fundraiser 'Ramp Up The Red' which promotes the wear of red clothing to raise money to help beat coronary heart disease
British Heart Foundation representative Polly Shute said: "Redheads know how to stand out from the crowd. Join them today by going as red as you dare.
"You can make your red statement by dyeing your hair red or wearing a red wig to show your support.
"It's easy to do and you will be helping to raise funds that will go directly towards vital research, support and care."
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Britain's Prince Charles claims the flooding in Somerset is a "classic example" of the consequence of ignoring climate change.
The 65-year-old royal visited the county in South West England on Tuesday (04.02.14) where he witnessed the devastating effects of flooding for local residents and businesses and he puts this down to the "little attention" society has given to "accumulating impact of climate change".
Talking yesterday (06.02.14) at a summit organised by his charity Business in the Community, he explained: "Incidentally I was down in Somerset this week and it is, I think, a classic example of what happens if we pay little attention to the accumulating impact of climate change on the larger picture.
"What we're increasingly finding now, I think, is that we're having to deal with the symptoms, and tinker with them, which is going to become ever more expensive."
Charles wants society to look at the long term effects that this can have since disasters like flooding "kill off the soil" and which in turn will affect crop growth.
He added: "It's just perhaps a bit of a reminder, possibly, and a wake-up call, that we have to take a longer-term view because if you're going to grow anything and farm it, the weather is hugely important in all this. You can't just suddenly remove the help from people."
Prince Charles warns risk of ignoring climate change
Britain's Prince Charles claims the flooding in Somerset is a "classic example" of the consequence of ignoring climate change.
The 65-year-old royal visited the county in South West England on Tuesday (04.02.14) where he witnessed the devastating effects of flooding for local residents and businesses and he puts this down to the "little attention" society has given to "accumulating impact of climate change".
Talking yesterday (06.02.14) at a summit organised by his charity Business in the Community, he explained: "Incidentally I was down in Somerset this week and it is, I think, a classic example of what happens if we pay little attention to the accumulating impact of climate change on the larger picture.
"What we're increasingly finding now, I think, is that we're having to deal with the symptoms, and tinker with them, which is going to become ever more expensive."
Charles wants society to look at the long term effects that this can have since disasters like flooding "kill off the soil" and which in turn will affect crop growth.
He added: "It's just perhaps a bit of a reminder, possibly, and a wake-up call, that we have to take a longer-term view because if you're going to grow anything and farm it, the weather is hugely important in all this. You can't just suddenly remove the help from people."
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Britain's Duchess of Cornwall says Prince William and Duchess Catherine will have a "great experience" when they visit Australia and New Zealand.
Camilla Parker Bowels - who travelled to the islands in 2012 with Prince Charles - insists the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will have a wonderful time during their visit in April.
Talking at the New Zealand's high commission in London, she has been quoted saying: "I can't wait to go back again.
"This April, William and Catherine are going, so I'm sure they'll have a great experience."
The royal couple are believed to be taking five-month-old Prince George with them and appear to have plans to stay in Sydney - which is home to the iconic Opera House.
A source previously said: ''We have been told that Sydney will be the base but I don't know how extensively they will be travelling.
''We are assuming that Prince George will be coming. That is what we are gearing up for.''
William and Catherine will be overseas for a nearly month, spending around 10 days in each country.
Camilla supports royal visit Down Under
Britain's Duchess of Cornwall says Prince William and Duchess Catherine will have a "great experience" when they visit Australia and New Zealand.
Camilla Parker Bowels - who travelled to the islands in 2012 with Prince Charles - insists the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will have a wonderful time during their visit in April.
Talking at the New Zealand's high commission in London, she has been quoted saying: "I can't wait to go back again.
"This April, William and Catherine are going, so I'm sure they'll have a great experience."
The royal couple are believed to be taking five-month-old Prince George with them and appear to have plans to stay in Sydney - which is home to the iconic Opera House.
A source previously said: ''We have been told that Sydney will be the base but I don't know how extensively they will be travelling.
''We are assuming that Prince George will be coming. That is what we are gearing up for.''
William and Catherine will be overseas for a nearly month, spending around 10 days in each country.
TV
Taylor Lautner has signed up to star in 'Cuckoo'.
The 'Twilight' hunk is turning his hand to comedy with a role in the BBC Three sitcom, which also stars 'The Inbetweeners' actor Greg Davies and former 'Saturday Night Live' joker Andy Samberg, The Sun newspaper is reporting.
This will be Taylor's first foray into TV since his acting debuts as a teenager, when he had small roles in US programmes including 'The Bernie Mac Show' and 'My Own Worst Enemy'.
The 21-year-old star got his big break when he was cast as werewolf Jacob Black in 'The Twilight Saga' opposite Kristin Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
It is not yet known what role Taylor will play in 'Cuckoo', but his addition to the cast is expected to boost ratings.
The Hollywood heartthrob is best known for his chiselled abs and often appears on-screen shirtless, much to female fans' delight.
The actor previously insisted he can't "help" looking so muscular because he has an athletic disposition.
He said: "I just like staying healthy. And I'm a sports freak, so I'm always playing sports. So, I can't help it!"
Taylor Lautner to star in Cuckoo
Taylor Lautner has signed up to star in 'Cuckoo'.
The 'Twilight' hunk is turning his hand to comedy with a role in the BBC Three sitcom, which also stars 'The Inbetweeners' actor Greg Davies and former 'Saturday Night Live' joker Andy Samberg, The Sun newspaper is reporting.
This will be Taylor's first foray into TV since his acting debuts as a teenager, when he had small roles in US programmes including 'The Bernie Mac Show' and 'My Own Worst Enemy'.
The 21-year-old star got his big break when he was cast as werewolf Jacob Black in 'The Twilight Saga' opposite Kristin Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
It is not yet known what role Taylor will play in 'Cuckoo', but his addition to the cast is expected to boost ratings.
The Hollywood heartthrob is best known for his chiselled abs and often appears on-screen shirtless, much to female fans' delight.
The actor previously insisted he can't "help" looking so muscular because he has an athletic disposition.
He said: "I just like staying healthy. And I'm a sports freak, so I'm always playing sports. So, I can't help it!"
TV
Kiefer Sutherland has never seen '24'.
The 47-year-old actor, who plays action man Jack Bauer in the hit show, has earned an Emmy and Golden Globe for the hit show but admits he doesn't watch his own work because he is too self-critical.
Appearing on tomorrow night's (08.02.14) episode of 'The Jonathan Ross Show', he said: "I haven't watched an episode of '24', no. But I know how it goes, I have read the script.
"I don't watch the films I've made. I think the last one I watched was 'Stand By Me'. I had a girlfriend and we went to the cast and crew screening.
"I had a very specific idea of what I wanted to do with the character. We watched the movie and everything I thought I wanted to do, I hadn't done at all. All I saw was myself up there and I was mortified and my girlfriend was saying, 'I thought it was really great.' I said, 'Don't patronise me. I need to get another job. If I don't get another job and this comes out I'm dead and my career is over.'
"It was really lucky for me because there was another film that I didn't want to do that I took because of that, which was 'Lost Boys'; so clearly I am not the person to watch my own work."
'24' will return for a brand new series in May after originally being cancelled in 2010 and the cast have been filming in London.
Kiefer said: "It's a pleasure to come and do this twelve episode thing in London, specifically because '24' actually came out in the States at the same time as it did in England and the response in England was immediate. It took a little while to gain momentum in the States and I think one of the reasons we were allowed to stay on the air until it caught on was because of the response here, so it's only fitting that we get to do this last season here."
Kiefer Sutherland doesn’t watch 24
Kiefer Sutherland has never seen '24'.
The 47-year-old actor, who plays action man Jack Bauer in the hit show, has earned an Emmy and Golden Globe for the hit show but admits he doesn't watch his own work because he is too self-critical.
Appearing on tomorrow night's (08.02.14) episode of 'The Jonathan Ross Show', he said: "I haven't watched an episode of '24', no. But I know how it goes, I have read the script.
"I don't watch the films I've made. I think the last one I watched was 'Stand By Me'. I had a girlfriend and we went to the cast and crew screening.
"I had a very specific idea of what I wanted to do with the character. We watched the movie and everything I thought I wanted to do, I hadn't done at all. All I saw was myself up there and I was mortified and my girlfriend was saying, 'I thought it was really great.' I said, 'Don't patronise me. I need to get another job. If I don't get another job and this comes out I'm dead and my career is over.'
"It was really lucky for me because there was another film that I didn't want to do that I took because of that, which was 'Lost Boys'; so clearly I am not the person to watch my own work."
'24' will return for a brand new series in May after originally being cancelled in 2010 and the cast have been filming in London.
Kiefer said: "It's a pleasure to come and do this twelve episode thing in London, specifically because '24' actually came out in the States at the same time as it did in England and the response in England was immediate. It took a little while to gain momentum in the States and I think one of the reasons we were allowed to stay on the air until it caught on was because of the response here, so it's only fitting that we get to do this last season here."
TV
'Coronation Street's' Carla Barlow will consider having a secret abortion.
The boss of the soap's Underworld factory, played by Alison King, is stunned to find herself expecting her first child with new husband Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne), but when her best friend Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) suspects she's plotting a secret termination, she pleads with her pal to come clean.
Michelle will scold Carla, saying: "You can't keep something like this a secret from your husband. You wouldn't have an abortion without telling him would you?"
However, as the pregnancy wasn't planned and Carla feels like she wouldn't make a very good mother, she hits back at Michelle.
According to the Daily Star newspaper, Carla argues: "What he [Peter] doesn't know won't hurt him. I'd be a lousy mother, like my mother before me. What if I don't like it? I can't just sack my own baby."
The Weatherfield businesswoman, played by 40-year-old Alison, also has a frosty relationship with Peter's son Simon (Alex Bain) from a previous marriage and thinks another child would take even more of her husband's attention away from her.
She continues: "Peter puts Simon before everything, even me. A baby changes everything, he'll trade me in for a younger model."
Unknown to Carla, Peter has already been playing away from home with a younger woman in the shape of Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan), who is set to be killed off later this year.
Coronation Street’s Carla considers secret abortion
'Coronation Street's' Carla Barlow will consider having a secret abortion.
The boss of the soap's Underworld factory, played by Alison King, is stunned to find herself expecting her first child with new husband Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne), but when her best friend Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) suspects she's plotting a secret termination, she pleads with her pal to come clean.
Michelle will scold Carla, saying: "You can't keep something like this a secret from your husband. You wouldn't have an abortion without telling him would you?"
However, as the pregnancy wasn't planned and Carla feels like she wouldn't make a very good mother, she hits back at Michelle.
According to the Daily Star newspaper, Carla argues: "What he [Peter] doesn't know won't hurt him. I'd be a lousy mother, like my mother before me. What if I don't like it? I can't just sack my own baby."
The Weatherfield businesswoman, played by 40-year-old Alison, also has a frosty relationship with Peter's son Simon (Alex Bain) from a previous marriage and thinks another child would take even more of her husband's attention away from her.
She continues: "Peter puts Simon before everything, even me. A baby changes everything, he'll trade me in for a younger model."
Unknown to Carla, Peter has already been playing away from home with a younger woman in the shape of Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan), who is set to be killed off later this year.
TV
William Roache was the subject of a "witch hunt", according to his 'Coronation Street' co-stars.
The 81-year-old actor was cleared of all charges in court yesterday (06.02.14) after standing trial for historic sexual abuse charges - including four counts of indecent assault and two rapes against girls under the age of 16 between 1965 and 1971 - and past Weatherfield stars have blasted prosecutors for wasting public money on the "nonsense" trial.
Ken Morley, who played Reg Holdsworth in the ITV soap, said: "Another waste of public money.
"Considering the Michael Le Vell farce, they should be careful about the waste of taxpayers' money. We all knew it was nonsense from the outset.
"It is part of the Jimmy Savile witch hunt. This all followed the demise of the repulsive DJ from Yorkshire."
87-year-old Jean Alexander, who played Hilda Ogden for 23 years, added to The Sun newspaper: "Why did this ever come to court and leave Bill suffering for such a long time? The law needs to change to stop people making wild accusations nearly half a century on which are wrong and can destroy a person."
After being found not guilty, it's thought William immediately spoke to ITV Granada about his return to 'Corrie' as Weatherfield stalwart Ken Barlow, who has appeared in the soap since its first episode in December 1960.
William - who was written out of the show in May 2013, when the charges were first brought against him - could be back on set by July and back on screens in the autumn.
Corrie stars blast ‘nonsense’ William Roache trial
William Roache was the subject of a "witch hunt", according to his 'Coronation Street' co-stars.
The 81-year-old actor was cleared of all charges in court yesterday (06.02.14) after standing trial for historic sexual abuse charges - including four counts of indecent assault and two rapes against girls under the age of 16 between 1965 and 1971 - and past Weatherfield stars have blasted prosecutors for wasting public money on the "nonsense" trial.
Ken Morley, who played Reg Holdsworth in the ITV soap, said: "Another waste of public money.
"Considering the Michael Le Vell farce, they should be careful about the waste of taxpayers' money. We all knew it was nonsense from the outset.
"It is part of the Jimmy Savile witch hunt. This all followed the demise of the repulsive DJ from Yorkshire."
87-year-old Jean Alexander, who played Hilda Ogden for 23 years, added to The Sun newspaper: "Why did this ever come to court and leave Bill suffering for such a long time? The law needs to change to stop people making wild accusations nearly half a century on which are wrong and can destroy a person."
After being found not guilty, it's thought William immediately spoke to ITV Granada about his return to 'Corrie' as Weatherfield stalwart Ken Barlow, who has appeared in the soap since its first episode in December 1960.
William - who was written out of the show in May 2013, when the charges were first brought against him - could be back on set by July and back on screens in the autumn.
TV
Kelly Brook resembles men's ideal girlfriend.
The ex-'Celebrity Juice' panellist has been voted the celebrity bachelors would most like their would-be girlfriend to look like, closely followed by former 'X Factor' judge Cheryl Cole, Olympian Jessica Ennis and 'Strictly Come Dancing' diva Denise Van Outen.
In a new poll conducted by dating up Lovoo in the lead-up to Valentine's Day on February 14, pollsters also decided their ideal girl's favourite show would be hit HBO fantasy drama 'Game of Thrones'.
Other shows the ideal woman would eagerly watch, according to the men polled, are sitcom 'Friends', long-running ITV soap 'Coronation Street' and football highlights show 'Match of the Day'.
Lovoo founder Benjamin Bak said: ''It seems that British men have very specific tastes for a girl to live up to. We know that everyone has a favourite hair colour and sometimes even eye colour and height. But we think that avoiding a woman because she might support an opposing football team or enjoy a different genre of films to you, might be being a bit too picky.
"We encourage meeting up with people you share interests with, but suggest not being too strict as you might find that you get to learn something new. Dating is fun and shouldn't become a chore or make you feel as though you won't ever find 'the one'. Being more open to new things will certainly help you find that perfect girlfriend.''
Lovoo is a location-based dating app that allows you to be spontaneous and meet people near you via its live radar. Find out more at http://www.lovoo.net.
Kelly Brook is ideal girlfriend
Kelly Brook resembles men's ideal girlfriend.
The ex-'Celebrity Juice' panellist has been voted the celebrity bachelors would most like their would-be girlfriend to look like, closely followed by former 'X Factor' judge Cheryl Cole, Olympian Jessica Ennis and 'Strictly Come Dancing' diva Denise Van Outen.
In a new poll conducted by dating up Lovoo in the lead-up to Valentine's Day on February 14, pollsters also decided their ideal girl's favourite show would be hit HBO fantasy drama 'Game of Thrones'.
Other shows the ideal woman would eagerly watch, according to the men polled, are sitcom 'Friends', long-running ITV soap 'Coronation Street' and football highlights show 'Match of the Day'.
Lovoo founder Benjamin Bak said: ''It seems that British men have very specific tastes for a girl to live up to. We know that everyone has a favourite hair colour and sometimes even eye colour and height. But we think that avoiding a woman because she might support an opposing football team or enjoy a different genre of films to you, might be being a bit too picky.
"We encourage meeting up with people you share interests with, but suggest not being too strict as you might find that you get to learn something new. Dating is fun and shouldn't become a chore or make you feel as though you won't ever find 'the one'. Being more open to new things will certainly help you find that perfect girlfriend.''
Lovoo is a location-based dating app that allows you to be spontaneous and meet people near you via its live radar. Find out more at http://www.lovoo.net.
Showbiz
Leonard Nimoy has been diagnosed with chronic lung disease.
The 82-year-old actor - famous for playing Mister Spock in the original 'Star Trek' TV series and movies - has developed obstructive pulmonary disease, despite quitting smoking 30 years ago, and has urged his fans to ditch the cigarettes before it's too late.
He wrote on Twitter: "I quit smoking 30 yrs ago. Not soon enough. I have COPD. Grandpa says, quit now!! LLAP
"Smokers, please understand. If you quit after you're diagnosed with lung damage it's too late. Grandpa says learn my lesson. Quit now. LLAP
"I'm doing OK. Just can't walk distances. Love my life, family, friends and followers. LLAP [live long and prosper] (sic)"
Nimoy - who had a cameo as Spock Prime in 2013 film 'Star Trek Into Darkness' star - was spotted last month in New York City leaving the hospital in a wheelchair, while attached to a breathing apparatus.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used for a number of illnesses affecting the lungs, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, which affects millions of people around the world.
The disease damages the air sacs and passages into the lungs, which can then make breathing difficult, and the majority of cases are believed to be caused by cigarette smoke.
Leonard Nimoy diagnosed with chronic lung disease
Leonard Nimoy has been diagnosed with chronic lung disease.
The 82-year-old actor - famous for playing Mister Spock in the original 'Star Trek' TV series and movies - has developed obstructive pulmonary disease, despite quitting smoking 30 years ago, and has urged his fans to ditch the cigarettes before it's too late.
He wrote on Twitter: "I quit smoking 30 yrs ago. Not soon enough. I have COPD. Grandpa says, quit now!! LLAP
"Smokers, please understand. If you quit after you're diagnosed with lung damage it's too late. Grandpa says learn my lesson. Quit now. LLAP
"I'm doing OK. Just can't walk distances. Love my life, family, friends and followers. LLAP [live long and prosper] (sic)"
Nimoy - who had a cameo as Spock Prime in 2013 film 'Star Trek Into Darkness' star - was spotted last month in New York City leaving the hospital in a wheelchair, while attached to a breathing apparatus.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used for a number of illnesses affecting the lungs, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, which affects millions of people around the world.
The disease damages the air sacs and passages into the lungs, which can then make breathing difficult, and the majority of cases are believed to be caused by cigarette smoke.