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We live in very divisive times following the 2016 presidential election. In a historic upset, Donald Trump won office by winning the electoral college and losing the popular vote. His victory came despite hundreds of polls showing Hillary Clinton would become the nation’s first female president, and things haven’t quite been the same since that fateful day. Love him or hate him, Trump is a force unlike anything the United States has ever dealt with, and he’s changed the political landscape entirely during his first term.

Now, the biggest question remains whether he’ll manage to defeat Democratic nominee Joe Biden in this year’s election. Biden currently leads in the polls by an even wider margin than Clinton did in 2016, and he’s got considerably more support in many states that Trump won. So, things are looking good for Biden as Trump continues to lose support among...

David Gilmour raised millions of dollars for ClientEarth, the organisation pledged to combat climate change, when he auctioned his guitar collection last month.

The highly anticipated auction of more than 120 instruments and artefacts from David’s personal collection created great excitement in the auction room as new record prices were set for contemporary musical instruments, achieving a final total of $21,490,750, including buyer’s premium.

Described as ‘the most valuable collection of musical instruments ever sold at auction’, the auction attracted astronomical bids from 2,000 bidders from 66 countries. As predicted, the instruments most closely associated with iconic recordings such as Wish You Were Here and The Dark Side of the Moon achieved high prices, the highest being the $3.9 million paid for David’s ‘Black Strat’ Fender Stratocaster, setting a world auction record for any guitar.

David described the result as “brilliant and unbelievable”, reiterating his support for ClientEarth in their cause to...

Bill Ward has joined 'Emmerdale'. The former 'Coronation Street' actor - who played bad boy Charlie Stubbs in the ITV soap - will play farmer James Barton, the brother of Moira Barton's (Natalie J. Robb) late husband John Barton (James Thornton). He said: ''I'm really looking forward to it. The 'Emmerdale' team are a very talented bunch indeed and I'm extremely chuffed to have been asked to join them.'' James, a single father to three grown-up sons, will make an unexpected visit to the village, much to the surprise of the brunette beauty, and he looks to cause controversy after he...

Bill Ward has joined 'Emmerdale'. The former 'Coronation Street' actor - who played bad boy Charlie Stubbs in the ITV soap - will play farmer James Barton, the brother of Moira Barton's (Natalie J. Robb) late husband John Barton (James Thornton). He said: ''I'm really looking forward to it. The 'Emmerdale' team are a very talented bunch indeed and I'm extremely chuffed to have been asked to join them.'' James, a single father to three grown-up sons, will make an unexpected visit to the village, much to the surprise of the brunette beauty, and he looks to cause controversy after he...

Sky Living has announced a roster of stars for its new 'Drama Matters' pilot season.

Suranne Jones, Anna Friel, Russell Tovey, Sophie Rundle and Freema Agyeman are among the names confirmed for five new hour-long drama pilots.

Jones will play a new judge battling to keep her head above the water in the murky depths of the justice system in Lawless, from Torchwood writer Jacquetta May. Chris Coghill (EastEnders), Jonathan Cake (Desperate Housewives) and Lindsay Duncan (Rome) will also star.

The Psychopath Next Door - from Julie Rutterford (Shameless) will star Friel in the lead role and is billed as a "creepy and intriguing drama" about "what happens when real evil moves in next door".

Katherine Kelly (Coronation Street) and Anne Reid (Last Tango in Halifax will lead the cast of supernatural tale The Last Witch - a story of two feuding sisters from Scott & Bailey writer Sally Wainwright and...

Joanna Page is best known as the eponymous Stacey from the hit UK show Gavin & Stacey. But she recently caused a stir after being revealed as one of Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary episode's guest stars, pictured alongside David Tennant, Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman.

Her career has spanned over a couple of decades, and through it Miss Page has popped up in some unexpected places, and positions... She describes herself as "a bubbly sort of child-woman" from the valleys (the place, not the MTV show).

After recently joining the Whoniverse, we wonder just what else there is to know about the Gavin & Stacey star?

1. Born to her father Nigel, a mechanic, and her mother Susan, a financial services worker, in 1978. She was an only child to her doting parents and explained: "As a girl I literally could do anything and they would think it was amazing." She went on...

Joanna Page is to appear in Doctor Who's 50th anniversary special, it has been confirmed.

The Gavin & Stacey star joined Time Lord actors Matt Smith and David Tennant and current companion Jenna-Louise Coleman at a read-through of the script on Monday (April 1).

The celebratory episode will also feature former Who star Billie Piper and veteran actor John Hurt.

The Steven Moffat-penned special begins filming this week, and is being shot in 3D. It will reportedly be 90 minutes long and receive a limited worldwide cinema release.

Smith claimed last month that the 50th anniversary is about honouring the show's past.

"It's about looking back and forward at the same time, a bit like the Doctor does," he explained.

"It's about celebrating everyone that's been involved with it, all the wonderful actors that have taken part before me, and it's also about looking forward."

In 2010, Page was forced to deny...

Antony Cotton has won the final of Let's Dance for Comic Relief.

The Coronation Street actor beat theatre star Jodie Prenger to be crowned this year's winner of the BBC dance series.

Cotton received the most votes from the public after his tap dancing performance of 'Anything Goes'.

Judge Frank Skinner quipped after his performance: "It was right up my 42nd Street."

Skinner, Jo Brand and Greg Davies judged the final and gave unanimous praise to all the finalists.

Prenger came second with her performance of 1986 Cameo hit 'Word Up', in which the actress dressed as the funk group's frontman Larry Blackmon.

The other finalists were Tim Vine, The Soapstars, Katherine Ryan and Lee Nelson.

Cotton follows in the footsteps of previous winners Robert Webb, Rufus Hound, Charlie Baker and James Thornton and Rowland Rivron. Rivron won the 2012 series with his performance to Fatboy Slim's 'Weapon of Choice'.

The...

Joanna Page has become a mother for the first time. The 34-year-old actress - who portrayed Stacey Shipman in BBC One sitcom 'Gavin & Stacey' - and her actor husband James Thornton welcomed daughter Eva Madelief Russell into the world on Friday morning (15.02.13) at The Lindo Wing, the private maternity unit at London's St Mary's Hospital. Joanna wrote on Twitter: 'We are delighted to announce that Eva Madelief Russell was born 15th Feb,10:58am,weighing 6lbs 8ozs at The Lindo Wing. She's adorable! (sic)' James - who played farmer John Barton in 'Emmerdale' for three years until departing in 2012 - tweeted: 'We have had a baby girl! We are over the moon!' Eva's middle name Madelief is a...

Joanna Page has become a mother for the first time. The 34-year-old actress - who portrayed Stacey Shipman in BBC One sitcom 'Gavin & Stacey' - and her actor husband James Thornton welcomed daughter Eva Madelief Russell into the world on Friday morning (15.02.13) at The Lindo Wing, the private maternity unit at London's St Mary's Hospital. Joanna wrote on Twitter: ''We are delighted to announce that Eva Madelief Russell was born 15th Feb,10:58am,weighing 6lbs 8ozs at The Lindo Wing. She's adorable! (sic)'' James - who played farmer John Barton in 'Emmerdale' for three years until departing in 2012 - tweeted:...

Joanna Page has become a mother for the first time. The 34-year-old actress - who portrayed Stacey Shipman in BBC One sitcom 'Gavin & Stacey' - and her actor husband James Thornton welcomed daughter Eva Madelief Russell into the world on Friday morning (15.02.13) at The Lindo Wing, the private maternity unit at London's St Mary's Hospital. Joanna wrote on Twitter: ''We are delighted to announce that Eva Madelief Russell was born 15th Feb,10:58am,weighing 6lbs 8ozs at The Lindo Wing. She's adorable! (sic)'' James - who played farmer John Barton in 'Emmerdale' for three years until departing in 2012 - tweeted:...

Paul Hollywood and Jessie Wallace are competing in this year's Let's Dance for Comic Relief, host Alex Jones has revealed to Digital Spy.

The Great British Bake Off and EastEnders stars have been practicing for the fifth series of the BBC dance contest, which returns on February 16.

They join previously-announced contestants Tim Vine, Ricky Hatton, Nina Conti, Jon Culshaw and Natalie Cassidy.

Jones told us that she believes Hollywood will put on an "amazing" Let's Dance performance, adding: "He started practising ages ago.

"Jon Culshaw and Paul Hollywood are taking it incredibly serious. I think those two will probably be strong contenders."

Asked if Hollywood's Great British Bake Off co-star Mary Berry will make a cameo for his dance, Jones stated: "I hope so, that would be great, wouldn't it?

"I'd love to see the pair of them. They've become national treasures in the last year or so."

The One Show host,...

The Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood is competing in this year's Let's Dance for Comic Relief, host Alex Jones has revealed to Digital Spy.

The celebrity baker star has been practicing for the fifth series of the BBC dance contest, which returns on February 16.

He joins previously-announced contestants Tim Vine, Ricky Hatton, Nina Conti, Jon Culshaw and Natalie Cassidy.

Jones told us that she believes Hollywood will put on an "amazing" Let's Dance performance, adding: "He started practising ages ago.

"Jon Culshaw and Paul Hollywood are taking it incredibly serious. I think those two will probably be strong contenders."

Asked if Hollywood's Great British Bake Off co-star Mary Berry will make a cameo for his dance, Jones stated: "I hope so, that would be great, wouldn't it?

"I'd love to see the pair of them. They've become national treasures in the last year or so."

The One Show host,...

Britain's Princess Anne has praised the difference women make to society. The princess spoke of her mother Queen Elizabeth's devotion to service as a reminder to the commonwealth countries of the power of togetherness and convenient strength of family and friendship during a thanksgiving service in Lusaka, Zambia. The church service was attended by vice-president Guy Scott, defence Minister Geoffrey Mwamba, British High commissioner to Zambia James Thornton, other ambassadors and high commissioners, senior government officials and church leaders. At the service, diocesan Bishop David Njovu asked the nation to pray for all world leaders so that people can lead peaceful and quiet lives, noting there is a need for unity to make the world a better place for all...

Britain's Princess Anne arrived in Zambia yesterday (24.09.12) for a five-day tour. The royal - who is undertaking the trip as part of her mother Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee celebrations - was met at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by the Vice-President of Zambia Dr Guy Scott and his wife, Charlotte, British High Commissioner James Thornton, and other senior government officials and will undertake a serious of engagements over the next few days. James said: 'I am delighted that Princess Anne has arrived in Zambia. The visit highlights the deep roots Zambia and the United Kingdom share as well as the lively modern relationship between our countries.' Today (25.09.12), Anne is expected to visit the Acting President and visit the...

Britain's Princess Anne will arrive in Zambia today (24.09.12) as part of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The Princess Royal will meet acting President Alexander Chikwanda, visit the National Assembly and address members of the house and other government officials during her official four-day trip. She will also visit various charities institutions in Lusaka and Livingstone as well as lay wreaths at the War Memorial at Victoria Falls in Livingstone to commemorate volunteers whose lives were lost in the two world wars. British High Commissioner to Zambia James Thornton said: 'I am delighted that Princess Anne will be coming to Zambia. The visit highlights the deep roots Zambia and the United Kingdom share as well as the lively modern relationship...

James Thornton, come on down! You are the winner of the Autographed Samsara Prize Package. Your spectacular B&W photo of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens with the Crepe Myrtle Trees Canopy was judged by our esteemed panel of photo experts to be the best of the many entries we received.

Here’s James’ winning photo:

Photo by James Thornton

James’ photo skills have won him:

1) an original 27×40 Samsara movie poster signed by director Ron Fricke, producer Mark Madgison, and composer Michael Stearns.

2) a Samsara soundtrack CD signed by composer Michael Stearns

3) a Baraka Blu-ray.

Congrats James!

Thanks to everyone who entered. Here are some of the runner-ups from our contest:

Photo by Daniel Spilatro

Photo by Lisa Yee

Photo by Derek Klezmer

Photo by Philip Kithome

Photo by Shane O Shultz

Photo by “Francis”

In 1992, director Ron Fricke, along with his co-writer Mark Madgison created the documentary Baraka,...

Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page has admitted that she likes to send "naughty texts" to husband James Thornton. The actress, who is currently starring in new Sky comedy Gates, told The Sun that she hates being away from the former Emmerdale star. "I love them - anytime and anywhere," she said. "I'll ping one across when James is doing a voiceover or filming then he can't concentrate!" Page added that she found it difficult when her "soulmate" Thornton was away filming Emmerdale, in which he played farmer (more)...

How to Change the World  Brian Eno & James Thorton chaired by Anne McElvoy The Globe Hall, Hay on Wye, United Kingdom Saturday, 9 June 2012   How the Light Gets In is a wonderfully eclectic confection of philosophy, art, film, and music. An annual event spread over eleven days in the small market town of Hay on Wye, it is stimulating. diverse, and largely at the mercy of the elements. A strangely appealing mixture of tents and marquees spread, in a seemingly random fashion, over a site that has a myriad of pathways and stairs. You get the feeling of being transported back centuries to a rustic fair. Today the sun is shining, a direct flip of the downpour of yesterday, and there's an air of celebration added by the bars, and the constant variety of singers and entertainers who are happy to perform to the few or many who decide to stop and listen.

The winners of this years British Soap Awards 2012 have been announced. The ceremony held on Saturday night (28th April) was hosted by Phillip Schofield and the usual war between Eastenders and Coronation Street ended in a tie this year with both soaps taking home seven awards.

However, Eastenders got the biggest gong as it was named Best Soap again. Pam St Clement (Pat) was given the Lifetime Achievement Award and Eastenders writer Simon Ashdown got the Special Achievement Award.

The full list can be found below, the winners are highlighted red. The ceremony can be seen in full on ITV1 on Wednesday 2nd May.

Sexiest Female (Last year’s winner was Michelle Keegan, Coronation Street)

Coronation Street: Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre)

EastEnders: Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning)

EastEnders: Preeya Kalidas (Amira Masood)

Hollyoaks: Jorgie Porter (Theresa McQueen)

Sexiest Male (Last year’s winner was Scott Maslen, EastEnders...

Ex-Emmerdale star James Thornton has revealed that he has voiced the trailer for the 2012 British Soap Awards. The 36-year-old actor, who played farmer John Barton in the rural soap for three years from 2009, has been a voiceover artist for many years. "Just voiced the trailer for The British Soap Awards. Hope that means I am going to win," he wrote on Twitter. Thornton is nominated for 'Best Exit' and 'Spectacular Scene' with Natalie J Robb for the car crash stunt which killed his (more)...

Emmerdale's Holly Barton overdoses on heroin after trying to numb the pain of her father's death. The former drug addict - played by Sophie Powles - is devastated following John Barton's (James Thornton) recent death and as she struggles to come to terms with the tragedy, she sees heroin as her only option. Sophie told the Daily Star newspaper: ''Holly thinks the only way to get over this is to make herself numb with heroin. She doesn't mean to overdose. She thinks she'll have one little bit and it'll make the pain go away.'' However, Sophie believes Holly will once again...

Katy Perry has been confirmed as the special guest performer on this weekend's Let's Dance for Sport Relief grand final. The Us singer will perform her new track 'Part of Me' on Saturday's (March 17) show. Steve Jones and Alex Jones host the talent programme, which will also feature a performance from Jls with their Sport Relief single 'Proud'. Eight celebrities will be dancing in the final, hoping to take over from James Thornton and Charlie Baker as the Let's Dance champions. The full list of finalists and performances are below: Terry Alderton - Tina Turner 'Proud Mary'

Tameka Empson and Laurie (more)...

Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas has confessed that he was "in tears" watching his brother Adam Thomas in yesterday's (February 24) edition of Emmerdale. The latest episode of the countryside soap saw the 24-year-old's character Adam Barton overcome with emotion at the funeral of his father John (James Thornton), who died in a car crash in scenes broadcast last week. Ryan - who plays Jason Grimshaw in Corrie took to Twitter after the show last night to praise his sibling's heartwrenching performance. "In tears watching my bro on emmerdale tonight," he wrote. "so proud that ep was special, well done bro @adamthomas21 ps can I hav your autograph (sic)." Adam, meanwhile, (more)...

Aaron Livesy is set for an explosive 'Emmerdale' exit when he is caught up in a fire. The troubled mechanic - who is portrayed by Danny Miller - will become trapped in the village garage after Adam Barton (Adam Thomas) torches the business thinking that Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) is inside as he believes he's responsible for the death of his dad John (James Thornton). However, Adam is left devastated when he realises Aaron - who narrowly escaped being burned alive in the garage last April - is stuck in the building. A show insider told the Daily Star newspaper:...

Natalie J. Robb insisted on filming her own stunts for Emmerdale's dramatic car crash. The 37-year-old actress - who plays Moira Barton in the ITV1 soap - and James Thornton, who stars as her on-screen husband John Barton, hardly used their stunt doubles for the shocking scene, which sees the pair fighting for their lives after their Land Rover skids off a road and rolls down a ravine. She said: "I got some bruises - I was throwing myself about. You want to make it look realistic, so I didn't mind all that, "We did have stunt doubles, we had two...

Emmerdale star Natalie J Robb has said that she didn't mind getting hurt while filming her upcoming stunt scenes. The actress ended up with a bruised ribcage while filming tonight's dramatic episode, which sees her character Moira and husband John (James Thornton) involved in a horrific road accident. However, speaking on Lorraine this morning, Robb explained that she was determined to make the scenes look as true-to-life as possible. Robb commented: "I got some bruises - I was throwing myself about. You want to make it look realistic, so I didn't mind all that. "We did have two stunt doubles for both of us, but in the end, we didn't really use them - because you have to make it look as real as possible. It wasn't that bad, really." Discussing the filming process, she said: "We did three night shoots. There (more)...

Emmerdale tonight airs the dramatic scenes that fans have been waiting for as John and Moira Barton have a terrifying road accident. John (James Thornton) and Moira (Natalie J Robb) look forward to a fresh start this evening as they head off for their night at a hotel. Travelling in Andy Sugden's Land Rover, they reminisce over the early days of their relationship and are delighted to be getting back on track. Suddenly, however, disaster strikes as the vehicle skids on some ice at high speed, crashes through an obstruction and lands on its (more)...

James Thornton admits the upcoming 'Emmerdale' car crash is 'really gruesome'. The hunky actor - who portrays John Barton in the ITV1 soap - explained his co-star Natalie J Robb (Moira Barton) resembles a lifeless 'mannequin' when the couple's Land Rover dramatically plunges deep into a ravine. He said: 'It's really gruesome. The car is on its side so Natalie is above me inside the car just hanging from her seat belt. 'She looks like a mannequin, hanging unconscious. It's quite a creepy image.' However, while James admitted he was in his 'element' as he was able to drive the vehicle himself, the dramatic stunts got 'a bit too much' at times. He added in an interview with...

Emmerdale's John and Moira Barton share their good news in tonight's episode as they tell the kids that the divorce is on hold. Adam (Adam Thomas), Hannah (Grace Cassidy) and Holly (Sophie Powles) are confused when Moira turns up at the farm unexpectedly, but she and John soon announce that there's still hope for their future as a couple. John (James Thornton) and Moira (Natalie J Robb) warn that nothing is certain just yet, but the trio get their hopes up and make sure to let Chas (more)...

Emmerdale's John and Moira Barton share their good news in tonight's episode as they tell the kids that the divorce is on hold. Adam (Adam Thomas), Hannah (Grace Cassidy) and Holly (Sophie Powles) are confused when Moira turns up at the farm unexpectedly, but she and John soon announce that there's still hope for their future as a couple. John (James Thornton) and Moira (Natalie J Robb) warn that nothing is certain just yet, but the trio get their hopes up and make sure (more)...

This is the moment that Emmerdale's John and Moira Barton have a horrific road accident in Thursday night's hour-long episode of the soap. Having made the huge decision to give their marriage another try, John (James Thornton) and Moira (Natalie J Robb) want some alone time, so they head out to a hotel to spend the night together. As they travel in Andy Sugden's Land Rover, it's a happy moment for the pair as they play an old mix tape and reminisce over the early days of (more)...

Emmerdale's John Barton leaves estranged wife Moira stunned in tonight's episode by admitting that he doesn't want a divorce after all. Moira (Natalie J Robb) is keen to get on with the legal proceedings after being rejected by John (James Thornton) time and time again, so she heads to her solicitor to make the initial arrangements. However, just as Moira is preparing for a fresh start, it becomes clear that John is starting to struggle with the speed at which (more)...

Natalie J Robb has revealed that she was injured filming next week's Emmerdale car crash stunt. The Moira Barton actress told the Daily Record that she suffered bruises to her ribs after the first night of filming the expensive scenes with on-screen husband James Thornton (John Barton). After rekindling their love for each other, the couple set off for a night at a hotel, when their Land Rover hits an ice patch on a country road, skidding at high speed before falling onto its side. Robb explained that parts of the Land Rover crash were filmed inside a mechanism to simulate the effect. "It (more)...

Natalie J Robb suffered bruising on her rib cage after filming Emmerdale's dramatic car crash. The 37-year-old actress - who plays Moira Barton in the ITV1 soap - will see her alter-ego and her on-screen husband John Barton (James Thornton) fighting for their lives after their Land Rover hits a patch of ice and lands on the edge of a ravine. While the Scottish star wore a harness to make it look like she was hanging from her seatbelt as the vehicle plunges off the road, she admitted the experience left her feeling 'claustrophobic'. She said: 'It took three nights and it was a big budget. They bought five Land Rovers, stripped them and painted them the same colour. Some...

Natalie J Robb suffered bruising on her rib cage after filming Emmerdale's dramatic car crash. The 37-year-old actress - who plays Moira Barton in the ITV1 soap - will see her alter-ego and her on-screen husband John Barton (James Thornton) fighting for their lives after their Land Rover hits a patch of ice and lands on the edge of a ravine. While the Scottish star wore a harness to make it look like she was hanging from her seatbelt as the vehicle plunges off the road, she admitted the experience left her feeling "claustrophobic". She said: "It took three nights and it was...

Emmerdale's John Barton and Chas Dingle continue to grow closer in Thursday night's double bill of the soap. Wanting some alone time with Chas (Lucy Pargeter), John brings her home to the farm as he knows they'll have the place to themselves for an hour or two. Both are keen to head upstairs to the bedroom, and it's not long before they end up in a passionate embrace. But can John (James Thornton) (more)...

Emmerdale's Moira Barton is left distraught in tonight's episode as her estranged husband John tells her that he wants a divorce. John (James Thornton) is hoping to put an end to the recent aggro within the family, so he sits down with Moira at the farm for a candid heart-to-heart about their future. While Moira (Natalie J Robb) tells John that she still loves him and believes they can work things out, he drops the bombshell that he wants to make (more)...

Emmerdale's warring women Chas and Moira continue to clash over John in tonight's episode of the soap. Moira (Natalie J Robb) is trying to keep her head down at work following her recent troubles, but she becomes irritated once again when Chas neglects her duties to spend time with John (James Thornton) at the pub. Trouble brews as Chas complains about Moira jealously glaring at her from behind the bar, but Moira fires back by accusing Chas of (more)...

Emmerdale's Barton family are hit by tragedy later this month as John and Moira have a horrific car accident. The estranged couple have been on bad terms for weeks in the aftermath of Moira's affair with Cain Dingle, but upcoming episodes see them realise that their marriage is worth fighting for. After calling off plans to divorce his wife, John (James Thornton) agrees when the kids suggest that he and Moira (Natalie J Robb) should spend the night at a hotel together as they try to work things out. The pair feel shy and apprehensive as they head off in Andy Sugden's Land Rover for their night away, but the awkward mood begins to lift when John pulls out a cassette tape of music that Moira gave him when they first got together. Moira is touched that John has kept the gift for all these years and they reminisce...

Emmerdale's Chas Dingle starts to play hard to get with John Barton in tonight's episode of the soap. Chas (Lucy Pargeter) is still keen on John despite yesterday's clash with Moira (Natalie J Robb) at The Woolpack. However, she decides that if she's receiving aggro over her love life, it has to be for something that's worth it. When Chas joins John (James Thornton) outside the pub following a busy day at work, she rejects his attempts to kiss her as she wants (more)...

Emmerdale star Natalie J Robb has revealed that it was "amazing" to be at the centre of the soap's latest stunt. The actress's character Moira Barton and husband John (James Thornton) are to have a huge car accident in dramatic scenes which air in mid-February. Moira was recently dumped by John after her affair with Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) was exposed. However, upcoming episodes see the Bartons defy the odds and decide to give their marriage another try - just before disaster strikes. Reports suggest that the pair are travelling in Andy Sugden's Land Rover when the vehicle hits a patch of ice, skids through a crash barrier and lands on its side. It is believed that John and Moira are then left teetering on the edge of a ravine, sparking a race against time as they desperately try to escape before the vehicle plummets down. Robb (more)...

Emmerdale's Moira Barton shocks Chas with a jealous outburst over John in Tuesday night's episode of the soap. Moira (Natalie J Robb) isn't pleased when she notices that Chas and John (James Thornton) are getting closer, and she finally loses it during a shift behind the bar at The Woolpack. When Moira orders Chas (Lucy Pargeter) to stay away from John, the two ladies (more)...

John Barton is set to bow out of 'Emmerdale' in a tragic car crash. The hunky farmer - portrayed by actor James Thornton - will be killed off the ITV1 soap in sensational scenes, which will see his car roll down a sheer cliff in the middle of the Yorkshire moors in the dead of night. Despite 'Emmerdale' bosses said to be "desperate" to keep the details of the dramatic storyline a secret, the stunts are set to be some of the biggest seen throughout the whole of 2012. An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: "Everyone's putting a lot of time...

Emmerdale resolves its ongoing Cain Dingle mystery tonight as viewers finally discover who attacked him. Over the past month, a number of local residents have found themselves under suspicion of the brutal crime - but the truth is revealed to fans in this evening's double bill as Cain (Jeff Hordley) comes face-to-face with the culprit. Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) was recently charged by police after Cain vengefully named him as the perpetrator, but he has always protested his innocence. Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny), Charity Tate (Emma Atkins), John and Moira Barton (James Thornton (more)...

Emmerdale's John Barton is forced to swallow his pride and beg for Declan Macey's help in tonight's episode of the soap. In the aftermath of his grilling from the police, John (James Thornton) accepts that he's likely to be charged with murder if Cain doesn't pull through - so he starts making plans for the future. Although John is continuing to protest his innocence, he is concerned over what might happen to the farm if he's sent (more)...

Emmerdale's John Barton faces his worst nightmare as he is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in tonight's episode. John (James Thornton) finds himself in the frame over Cain's attack this evening when Moira (Natalie J Robb) tells the police that he punched the bad boy shortly before the shocking incident. Soon afterwards, the detectives turn up at Butlers Farm demanding to speak to John down at the station - while they also have a warrant to search the (more)...

Emmerdale has now aired its highly-anticipated 'Judgement Day' episodes, which saw Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) finally get his comeuppance as one of his enemies brutally attacked him. A recent Digital Spy poll saw our readers predict that John Barton would be the culprit, but now we're keen to see whether the dramatic episodes have changed people's opinions. Emmerdale bosses have named John (James Thornton), Moira (Natalie J Robb), Jai (Chris Bisson), Charity (Emma Atkins), Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) and Zak (Steve Halliwell) as the main six suspects - but who took matters into their own hands by carrying out the ultimate revenge? Viewers won't find out the (more)...

Welsh actress Joanna Page has told of her terror after her actor husband jumped in a river to rescue their drowning dog, admitting she "thought he was going to die".

The Love Actually star and her partner James Thornton, who stars in British soap opera Emmerdale, were walking their pet pooch Daisy along the River Aire in Leeds last month when the Jack Russell suddenly plummeted into the water.

Thornton dived in to save the canine and was subsequently hospitalised after suffering severe mouth ulcers from swallowing dirty water.

He also scratched his eye on a tree branch, and Page admits she was frantic during the incident.

She tells Britain's Daily Mirror, "I honestly thought he was going to die. It could have been an episode from Emmerdale. James ripped his trainers off and did a full-on dive into the water. Luckily he caught Daisy but couldn't swim against the current. They were both swept away.

"I was running along the top of the river, screaming. James scratched his cornea... it was all very dramatic. He is all right but his eye is still really bad and he had to take a few days off work."...

Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page has revealed that she feared her husband James Thornton would die as he tried to rescue their dog from drowning. The actress watched with horror as Thornton, who plays John Barton in ITV soap Emmerdale, got into trouble after diving into the River Aire to retrieve their Jack Russell, Daisy. "I honestly thought he was going to die," she told The Mirror. "It could have been an episode from Emmerdale. James ripped his trainers off and did a full-on dive into the water. "Luckily he caught Daisy but couldn't swim against the current. They were both swept away. I was running along the top of the river, screaming." Thornton required hospital treatment (more)...