Gav scores in anti-smoking plea - April 3 2007
Father-to-be Gavin Henson has urged parents to kick smoking into touch.

The rugby star, who is expecting a baby with girlfriend Charlotte Church, was speaking in Cardiff on the day smoking in public places was banned in Wales.

Gav said: "I grew up in a no smoking atmosphere and if that happens you’re less likely to be a smoker. Charlotte is from a smoking background, but from being around me my health conscious ways have influenced her.

"I was probably on her case a little bit because I didn’t want to be around a smoky atmosphere when I came home from work. It’s just not healthy.

"She hasn’t smoked for 15 months now and thinks it’s a disgusting habit. She found it difficult the first week or two, but you get your taste buds and your sense of smell back then and it’s a good move."

He said: "As a parent-to-be I want my kid to be brought up in a no smoking atmosphere. This is an exciting time for us and I can’t wait.

"It’s a massive thing in both our lives."

Gavin’s keep-fit gift for Charlotte - Feb 21 2007
Gavin Henson must be a brave man ... he reportedly bought girlfriend Charlotte Church a personal trainer for her 21st birthday.

The rugby ace apparently decided against flowers, clothes or jewellery and splashed out on a year’s worth of sessions with a top exercise coach, reports the Daily Star.

It seems the 25-year-old must have been using his own initiative because the Voice Of An Angel had apparently told him not to go overboard on her pressies this year.

"I’ve got loads of stuff," Charlotte, who turns 21 today, was quoted as saying. "And anything I want, I can buy myself."

The songstress-turned-TV presenter - who is known for being comfortable with her shapely curves - added: "I have told Gavin not to go nuts with my birthday presents. Because then we start having to outdo each other."

It will be interesting to see what Gav gets for his 26th then...

Charlotte rows with Gavin? - Dec 19 2006
Welsh warbler Charlotte Church has reportedly had a row with her boyfriend Gavin Henson - over the couple’s wedding plans.

The smitten pair are hoping to tie the knot at some point, but apparently can’t agree on a date.

The 24-year-old rugby ace is keen to marry next year says the Daily Star, but Charlotte, 20, thinks she is too young to settle down.

The paper also claims the spiky-haired athlete is distressed at the amount of time Charlotte spends away from their Cardiff home, because she is filming The Charlotte Church Show.

The former Voice Of An Angel scooped a British Comedy Award for the show last week.

"Gavin is really proud of Charlotte winning her award in the week. He loves her show and is so chuffed for her but also doesn’t want to lose her to her burgeoning career," an insider is quoted by the paper as saying.

"She’s been really settled of late. She doesn’t drink much and they just stay in at home together.