Ralph Fiennes has sparked rumours that he has reunited with former lover Francesca Annis after the pair broke up over his alleged affair.

The actor Ralph Fiennes and his partner Francesca Annis are to separate after 11 years, lawyers for the actress said tonight.

Laura Doherty, the latest budding star to be voted off ITV1’s Pop Idol competition after singing the Bond theme Licence to Kill, said she felt like the winner after receiving incredible support from fans.