Coach firm launches direct service from Manchester and Stockport to Alton Towers

Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring has been seen for the first time following the news of her shock axing from the Channel 4 soap. Stephanie, 46, has been snapped in Liverpool filming scenes for her final days in the show, alongside co-star Tamara Wall.

TV presenter Nathan Templeton has tragically been found dead by a river after suffering what's believed to be a "medical episode" while out walking his dog. Nathan was known for presenting the Australian morning news show Sunrise on Channel 7, with his body being discovered on a walking track near the Barwon River in Australia on Tuesday (9 April) afternoon. A statement from his family reads: "Our hearts are broken for an adoring father and a wonderful friend, who’ll be missed by many." Nathan is survived by his wife, Kate Coghlan, and two sons, Jack, five, and James, four.

It's official, red is out and pink is back. It's almost back in time for the one-year anniversary since the Barbie movie dropped and caused widespread pink hysteria last summer.The reason the pretty hue is trending again? It's not thanks to Margot Robbie, this time it's because of Hailey Bieber.

Michael Mosley has shared five tips to help you create a lunch that not only adds lots of nutrients, but leaves you feeling full.

A giant water vortex which opened up in a lake has been branded a "portal to Hell". The 75ft-wide chasm appeared in the Lake Berryessa reservoir in eastern Napa Valley, which lies at the top of the Monticello Dam in California, after water levels got too high.

George Gilbey's family and friends are facing a tough time as they attempt to raise enough funds for the funeral of the much-loved star.

Fans of ITV's The 1% Club were left gobsmacked as the final question seemed much easier than usual.

Caledonia Gladiators scooped a double award win after head coach Gareth Murray and star player Quade Green won the British Basketball League’s Molten coach and player of the month awards for March.

More than one million people over State Pension age living in Scotland will be able to claim two new devolved benefits starting before the end of this year. Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (PAWHP) will be worth up to £300 per household and is set to replace the annual Winter Fuel Payment, currently delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Alex Ritman Rwandan actress Eliane Umuhire (“Augure by Baloji,” “My New Friends”), French producer Sylvie Pialat (“Timbuktu,” “Staying Vertical”), Belgian cinematographer Virginie Surdej (“The Blue Caftan,” “Our Mothers,” “Casablanca Beats”) and Canadian film critic, journalist and frequent Variety contributor Ben Croll have been named on the jury for the Critics’ Week section of the Cannes Film Festival. The four will now join Spanish filmmaker Rodrigo Sorogoyen, who last week was named Critics’ Week jury president, with the group set to choose the sidebar competition’s award winners, including the Grand Prize for best feature film, the French Touch Prize of the Jury, the Louis Roederer Foundation Rising Star award for best actor or actress and the Leitz Ciné Discovery Prize for best short film.

Naman Ramachandran Universal’s “Kung Fu Panda 4” topped the U.K. and Ireland box office with £2.8 million ($3.6 million), according to numbers from Comscore. The film now has a total of £12.7 million after two weekends.

Hundreds of drivers have been slapped with fines on a busy motorway in the first week of new speed cameras being installed.

Residents in Girvan are being given the chance to shape the town's future as part of a Regeneration Project being run by South Ayrshire Council.

Renfrewshire care staff, who support people living in their own homes, stood on picket lines yesterday as they branded a proposed pay deal “revolting”.

Albion Rovers boss Sandy Clark admits star striker Niyah Joseph is weighing up a Cliftonhill exit this summer.

Coronation Street's beloved character Roy Cropper is set to experience a devastating turn of events this week when he finds himself charged with the murder of Lauren Bolton.

Beauty buffs looking for a product that has been proven to reverse the signs of ageing are raving over one "youth activating" serum that beats another major brand.

The Fall have announced the re-release of ‘Slates’, containing live renditions of the original tracks.The return sees the surviving members of the ‘80s post-punk group deliver a live version of their fan-favourite 1981 project, ‘Slates’ – nearly 50 years after they first formed.To create the new release, four ex-members of the line-up – Marc Riley, Craig Scanlon, Paul Hanley and Steve Hanley – have come together once again to revisit the archive recordings. It is set to arrive on April 26 via Bella Union’s subsidiary label POPSTOCK.With the new EP, The Fall present live versions of the six songs that made up the original mini-LP, variously recorded in Holland, Hamburg, Glasgow and London. These singular versions were chosen to present the songs at every stage of their live performance, both pre and post-recording.A post shared by Bella Union (@bella_union)“To have the opportunity for all four of us to work together on this release has been a real privilege,” the members said of the upcoming release.

Singer Paloma Faith has admitted she ‘still loves’ her ex-husband of five years as she confessed she will be 'heartbroken forever' over their split.The songstress, who has written many chart-topping singles about her love life, has opened up about how her most recent album is about a 'different type of heartbreak.’ The 42-year-old separated from her ex-husband, French artist Leyman Lahcine, in 2022 after nearly ten years together. They married in 2017 but five years later, Paloma confirmed they'd called time on the marriage. At the time, Paloma admitted she felt like a 'broken woman'.

Cillian Murphy has revealed his affection for a certain Irish football pundit and former player.Speaking recently for a profile in the Financial Times, the Cork-born actor opened up about his love for fellow Irishman and footballing legend Roy Keane, who is the joint most successful Irish footballer of all time.Keane, 52, spent 13 years of his 18 year-long footballing career at Manchester United, as well as representing the Republic of Ireland at multiple international competitions.Speaking of Keane, who went on to work as a studio analyst and pundit for ITV and Sky Sports, Murphy said: “[Roy Keane] is actually one of my favourite people.”He continued: “I met him once in an airport, and we had a very intense chat for about an hour and a half.”When asked if he saw a “kindred spirit” between the two, the Peaky Blinders star replied: “I did. He’s got that thing, that Cork sense… straight to the heart of the issue.”“He’s a legend,” he added.

Oliva Rodrigo surprised fans in New York City last night (April 9), by bringing out Jewel as a surprise guest. Check out footage of the moment below.The surprise appearance took place at Madison Square Garden last night, as Rodrigo performed the final show of her extensive ‘Guts’ North American tour.It was in the latter half of her 24-song setlist – after performing fan favourites including ‘Vampire’, ‘Obsessed’ and ‘Drivers License’ – that she surprised the crowd by welcoming Jewel onto the stage for a stunning duet of her 1995 track ‘You Were Meant For Me’.“She is such an incredible songwriter.

Ex-Towie Star Megan Mckenna took to her social media account recently with footballer boyfriend Oliver Burke to showcase a super chic look which sent fashion fans into a frenzy.The Instagram post, which has racked up over 10,000 likes and 100s of comments was captioned by the star, 'Sunday fit check.. we match these days, " as she sweetly referenced the couples matching New Balance trainers.

Square Enix has confirmed the release of the Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth soundtrack.The 175-track collection features “a massive volume of specially selected songs” alongside Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth’s main theme ‘No Promises to Keep’.A version of ‘No Promises to Keep’ was previously released, but the official soundtrack collection will feature the new ‘Loveless’ version composed by Nobuo Uematsu.Rebirth’s soundtrack is available as a seven-disc CD set which comes with a mini memo pad, and is also available to download via Amazon Music and iTunes. As it stands, there is no word on a streaming release for the nine hours of music though.Ready for 175 tracks of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth music?Get the original soundtrack as a physical CD set or download on major music platforms now.

Royal Blood have announced a warm-up show ahead of their special 10th anniversary gigs this year – find all the details below.The rock duo confirmed last month that they would be taking to the stage at the O2 Academy Brixton in London this summer to celebrate a decade of their self-titled debut album.They’ll play two nights at the venue on June 18 and 19 before embarking on a brief run of European dates.Now, Royal Blood have added an extra concert at the O2 Academy Bournemouth for June 17. The band will be joined by Crawlers, who are scheduled to appear as the support act that evening.Tickets for the new date go on general sale at 9am BST this Friday (April 12) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Princess Beatrice has been stepping up in recent weeks to represent the Royal Family at events, as both King Charles and the Princess of Wales undergo cancer treatment. However plans for this to be a more permanent move have reportedly been "ruined" due to continued focus on her father, the disgraced Prince Andrew.

George Gilbey's grieving family and friends have been attempting to raise funds for the Gogglebox star's funeral after his tragic death. So far, only half of the £5,000 goal to give George a fitting send-off has been raised.The reality TV favourite was involved in a tragic accident at the end of March 2024, falling from a warehouse roof in Essex at the age of 40, leaving behind his young daughter whom he welcomed with Gemma Conway in 2016.

Over the years, Christine Lampard has become a familiar face on our TV screens. From joining the Loose Women panel to stepping in for Lorraine Kelly on ITV’s Lorraine, the TV presenter is a regular fixture on the small screen.

Liam Gallagher and John Squire performed their song ‘I’m A Wheel’ on US TV last night (April 9) – check out the video below.The duo appeared as the musical guests on yesterday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in support of their collaborative self-titled album, which was released last month.Gallagher and Squire’s performance on the NBC chat show aired ahead of their headline gig at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York City tomorrow night (April 11).Tune in here:The former Oasis frontman and ex-Stone Roses guitarist recently wrapped up a UK, Ireland and European tour off the back of their UK Number One record.In a four-star review of the run’s first night in Glasgow, NME wrote: “A man of fewer words than his usual self, Liam’s dominant vocals stay sharp all night, comfortable as ever with this new setlist.”It added: “Squire’s mere return to the stage and the intimate nature of the night may have been enough for some fans; what we received was masterful and refreshing. But if this is a partnership to be continued, they best get started on album two.”Following the tour, Gallagher said it would “be rude not to do another album” with Squire in the future.During a new interview with NME, Gallagher spoke about fans’ response to the pair’s first LP: “People have got high expectations and I’m the same, but after all the dust settles… it’s fucking 10 great songs with some great fucking musicians playing it and I’m singing decent.”Squire added: “It’s still a baby.” Gallagher agreed: “I always say that.”He continued: “The Stone Roses songs have been around for fucking years – everyone wanks over ‘em; Oasis songs have been around for years – everyone wanks over ‘em.

Pocketpair has confirmed that a recent Palworld update is causing issues with multiplayer save data for Xbox users.Palworld’s V0.2.0.6 update was released for Steam last week and came to Xbox yesterday (April 9). However, it was quickly reported that the new patch was causing issues “where multiplayer player save data is not being loaded correctly when multiplayer save data from an older version is loaded.”Many Xbox players reported that they were asked to create a new character after updating Palworld and logging onto a multiplayer server, which would permanently delete their previous progress.“This issue is currently being investigated by the development team.

Following the news that Katie Price is said to be house hunting for her “dream home” this week, a source has told us that the former glamour model is indeed looking for a “fresh start”. Katie, 45, has lived in her Sussex home, which she famously dubbed Mucky Mansion, since 2014, but is looking for a change of scenery now after going through a tough decade in the property. “Katie really wants out of Mucky Mansion, she calls it the ‘house of horrors’ because she has so many bad memories there.

Louis Tomlinson has addressed the rumours that he was once in a relationship with Harry Styles, calling the speculation “irritating” and “far too personal”.Speaking to Brazilian outlet G1 recently, the singer was asked why some fans believe he was dating his former One Direction bandmate at one point during the group’s career (via Billboard).‘Larries’ – a portmanteau of ‘Louis’ and ‘Harry’ – are 1D followers who think the pair were romantically involved in the past, or are still secretly a couple. Tomlinson reportedly banned the term ‘Larry’ from his Instagram in 2016.“What’s tough is, I’ve realised – I realised this some years ago – there is nothing I can say,” he explained to G1.

Joker, its highly anticipated sequel is coming soon, with the first trailer having just been dropped.Warner Bros. have just released the first look at Joker: Folie à Deux, which will premiere in UK cinemas from 4 October.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The Hong Kong government has licensed the broadcast rights to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. It intends to relicense the rights to four TV broadcasters in the city – TVB, ViuTV, HOY TV and government-owned RTHK.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Prime Video has announced the full cast for action comedy show “Costiera” set on Italy’s iconic Amalfi Coast being directed by Emmy-winner Adam Bernstein (“30 Rock,” “Breaking Bad”) and featuring Jesse Williams (“Take Me Out”) as the lead. The ensemble cast for the English-language series being co-produced by Amazon Studios and Luca Bernabei for Lux Vide comprises British actor Jordan Alexandra (“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” “The Winter King”) (pictured, center); Spain’s Alejandra Onieva (“Alta Mar”) (pictured, left); Italy’s Maria Chiara Giannetta (“Blanca”) (pictured, right); Antonio Gerardi; Tommaso Ragno (“Nostalgia”); Amanda Campana; Pierpaolo Spollon; Britain’s Sam Haygarth (“Jojo Rabbit”); and France’s Jean-Hugues Anglade (“Sink or Swim”).

Naman Ramachandran The BBC‘s news operations in India have been effectively divided from Wednesday with the launch of Collective Newsroom. Collective Newsroom was formed in December 2023 in order to comply with India’s strict foreign direct investment (FDI) in media rules. The Indian government’s cap on FDI in digital news outfits is 26%.

Netflix has struck an overall deal with the Colombian producers behind The Hijacking of Flight 601 (Secuestro del Vuelo 601), which launches on the streamer today.