Eastenders Martine McCutchen announces engagement

British actress Martine McCutcheon is has announced her long term boyfriend after he proposed over Christmas.

The Love Actually star has been dating the singer/songwriter Jack McManus since 2006 and he popped the question on their fourth anniversary.

McManud gave her a diamond and ruby ring - and McCutchen cannot wait to start planning their nuptials.

She told Hello! magazine: ""We are delighted, very in love and looking forward to sharing our lives together."