Madonna has recently bought a country property - paying £9million for Ashcombe House in Wiltshire. The estate is known for its pheasant and partridge shoots. She said: 'I'm not a vegetarian.

A historic boozer in a North Staffordshire village is on the market. The Red Lion, on Cheadle Road, Cheddleton, is valued at £385,000. Both the freehold and leasehold are being made available.

A care home resident celebrated her 99th birthday in style. Freda, a resident at Marnel Lodge Care Home, had one birthday wish for Jimmy Kent, the home's regular singer, to perform her favourite song.