Annabel Rackham

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s duet Rein Me In has become the longest-running number one single by a British act, spending 16 weeks at the top of the UK charts and surpassing Wet Wet Wet’s previous record. The remix, released in June last year, marks Fender’s first chart-topper and Dean’s second, and has also set records for the longest consecutive run in the UK top 40 and the most weeks in the top 10 for a non‑Christmas single. The pair now approach the all‑time record of 18 weeks held by Frankie Laine’s I Believe.

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s duet Rein Me In becomes the longest‑running UK number one single by a British act, spending 16 weeks at the top and surpassing records held by Wet Wet Wet and Bryan Adams. Originally a track from Fender’s solo album, the song’s remix with Dean strengthened its appeal, helping it achieve additional milestones including the longest consecutive run in the UK top 40 and most weeks in the top 10 for a non‑Christmas single. Only Frankie Laine’s all‑time 18‑week record remains ahead.

Patricia Greene, known for playing Jill Archer on BBC Radio 4’s The Archers for nearly 70 years, has died at 95. Colleagues praised her warmth, humour and exceptional contribution to the long-running radio drama. Greene joined the cast in 1957 and continued recording after moving to a care home in 2023. She was awarded an MBE and also appeared in Crossroads, Doctors and Casualty, leaving a widely admired legacy in British broadcasting.

Patricia Greene, known for her decades-long portrayal of Jill Archer on BBC Radio 4’s The Archers, has died at 95. Colleagues praised her exceptional contribution and warm character, noting her influence across nearly 70 years on the long-running radio drama. Greene continued recording after moving to a care home in 2023 and had an extensive career including roles in Crossroads, Doctors and Casualty.