Comedian shares 'insane' 11-hour journey to Edinburgh after train cancelled

A Manchester dad-of-two claims he was forced to queue on the Benidorm strip for a hotel room 1,500 miles from his intended destination after Jet2 diverted his flight TWICE.

With crunchy leaves underfoot, a slight chill in the air and a beautiful palette of colours, you can’t beat a country walk in the autumn. If you’re looking for that perfect autumnal atmosphere then it's best to venture into the woods.

Madonna gave a tearful speech about surviving a bacterial infection earlier this year during her ‘Celebration’ show in Belgium last night (October 21).The legendary artist spent several days in ICU in June, which lead to some of the dates on her 40th anniversary tour being postponed. It was reported that the singer’s relatives were initially “preparing for the worst” when they discovered how unwell she was.While Madonna had touched on her illness during her recent four-date run at The O2, she spoke about it in more detail last night. Incidentally, she also said she was feeling unwell at the present moment and she had taken to the stage an hour behind schedule.“Less than four months ago, I was in the hospital and I was unconscious and people were thinking, predicting that I might not make it,” she said.

Barbie is reportedly the most searched Halloween costume of 2023 in the US, according to Google Trends.In a list of popular Halloween costumes called the ‘Frightgeist‘ released by Google Trends, Barbie came in at number one. Plenty of movie franchise characters also made the list, with Marvel’s Spider-Man at number three, Netflix‘s Wednesday Addams at sixth place, and Princess Peach from the Super Mario Bros Movie taking the 13th slot.Only two musicians managed to make the Frightgeist list: Taylor Swift, who came in at number 22, and Beyoncé, whose ‘Renaissance‘ aesthetic was the 46th most searched costume.

Fatboy Slim brought out the Derry Girls cast as surprise guests at his show in Derry last night (October 21) – watch a clip below.Derry Girls and Fatboy Slim have crossed paths before. The Channel 4 show based the penultimate episode of its final season entirely around a fictional Fatboy Slim Halloween party.

Music Week reported that the Official Charts Company recorded a 51 per cent increase in vinyl sales on National Album Day compared to the previous week.Nearly half of the 40 best-selling vinyl albums over the last weekend were releases exclusive to National Album Day, such as Blur‘s ‘Modern Life Is Rubbish’, Jeff Buckley‘s ‘Grace’, and Paul Weller‘s ‘Wild Wood’.There were over 40 classic albums that were released or reissued in limited editions, including Tricky‘s ‘Maxinquaye‘, The Cranberries‘ ‘Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?’ and Fatboy Slim‘s ‘You’ve Come A Long Way Baby‘.A spokesperson for National Album Day said: “From Britpop and Girl Power to ground-breaking trends in genres such as dance, rock, rap and hip hop, the 1990s was an exceptional era for music, so it’s fantastic that this year’s National Album Day has enabled fans to reconnect with some of their favourite albums from the decade or make new discoveries. The popularity of the theme is underlined by the uplift in vinyl sales thanks to the incredible array of classic albums that were re-issued or appeared for the first time on the beloved format.”“Coupled with this was activity around the event to celebrate the art of the album, including with our partners Bowers & Wilkins and BBC Sounds.

Rick Astley has claimed that Ozzy Osbourne once attempted to recruit a backing band for him.The ‘80s star told Classic Rock magazine that the former Black Sabbath singer was chatting to him during the height of his success, and made the impromptu offer.“He said, ‘Are you over here playing?’, and I said, ‘No, we’re just doing promo,’” Astley recalled. “And then went, ‘If you want to put a band together, let me know.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Live from somewhere near New York, it’s yet another recap of an original broadcast of “Saturday Night Live.” The venerable late-night NBC series, now just two episodes into its 49th season, kicked off the show with a satirical look at the Republican Party. “SNL” skewered Rep. Jim Jordan’s efforts to win the battle for U.S.

Police have issued a statement after 'disorder' on the pitch at a Greater Manchester football match.

England's FA have announced a full tribute to Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton who died on Saturday.

A woman who went blind in one eye after contracting a flesh-eating parasite believes she caught it in a swimming pool.

Jeremy Doku insists Manchester City must continue to show they are the best team in the Premier League after they returned to winning ways against Brighton.

Greggs staff have been forced to wear panic buttons to stop violent thieves who steal sausage rolls and doughnuts.

Finishing a Sunday roast dinner with a bowl of warming apple crumble and custard is a long-standing British tradition and James Martin's recipe promises even more fruit.

Weeds are a pain for gardeners and can grow anywhere in the outdoor space, often sprouting between patio bricks.

A man who died in a Fife village has been named by police.

The Jada Pinkett Smith marriage circus made a stop at “Saturday Night Live” — well, sort of.During the show’s “Weekend Update,” Pinkett Smith (portrayed by Ego Nwodim) joined anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che to continue to dish family secrets. “Sorry if I seem a little tired,” Nwodim, 35, said as the “Girls Trip” star.

Dancing with the Stars honors Len Goodman this Tuesday night by bringing back a number of fan-favorite pros who have since moved on from the show. Everyone from to Tony Dovolani will grace the dance floor to perform in the late judge's honor, in what is guaranteed to be an extremely emotional evening (as if that wasn't enough, it's also the “Most Memorable Year” night).

Killers of the Flower Moon,” by David Grann, which details how the Osage fell victim to a string of murders.One was killed with poisoned whiskey (there may have been more), others got shot and Bill and Rita Smith, a white man married to an Osage woman had their home blown up. The pure greed of it all was made evident when William King Hale (often referred to, simply, as King), a wealthy rancher who held considerable sway over Native Americans and whites alike, took out a $25,000 life insurance policy on an Osage man named Henry Roan. A doctor who examined Roan for the policy asked Hale if he planned on killing Roan.

pic.twitter.com/iaHjAzwoIcThe private popstar has always done her best to live a low-key life despite her mega success. She rolled onto the scene at only 16 with her huge hit Royals, but unlike her peers, she barely uses Instagram and currently has only two posts but 10 million followers on the social media app.She also rarely comments on her personal life and is hardly ever seen at any typical Hollywood events.Despite her need for privacy last month, she shared a lengthy post with her fans, revealing she was going through a “heartbreak”.In a note titled ‘How I’ve been, revised’ she shared with her subscriber fan base that she was going through a time of growth.“I’m different but the same.

Grey’s Anatomy was renewed for its 20th season earlier this year and should be starting up again once the actors’ strike resolves.

Will Crossroads be getting a sequel?

The most popular Halloween costumes of the year have been revealed!

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has submitted plans to build a fence around his country home following a protest by Greenpeace activists earlier this year.

Josh McKay insists Glasgow kick off the URC campaign primed to deliver for Franco Smith rather than learning on the job like last time.

Without the brilliance of Bobby Charlton, England wouldn’t have that single Word Cup to its name.

It was big day for Rangers Women in the SWPL title race as they secured a dramatic derby day win.

Cleaners, security guards and support staff in three government departments have announced weeks of strike action in a dispute over pay and conditions.

A mum who lost two fingers in a freak accident says she is now being harassed by an online fetish community.

Manchester City are appealing to their own fans for help in banning 'idiots' who sang offensive chants about the late, great Sir Bobby Charlton.

Coronation Street star Todd Boyce has branded one of his former co-star's 'sexy' as he heaped praise on her after his soap exit. Fans were left with their jaws on the floor when they saw how his character Stephen Reid left the cobbled street.

River Island announces 'grey is having a moment' as fashion fans fall in love with the high-street retailers £30 winter jumper that has the 'perfect' pop of colour. The chunky knit flatters all body types, and is a must have statement piece for cold autumn and winter days alongside a pair of jeans, trousers or a skirt.

The alarm was raised at 3.47pm on October 22nd 1971. Smoke spotted escaping from a basement rapidly became a raging blaze engulfing an entire factory. It destroyed a five-storey spinning mill and changed one family's life forever.

An urgent appeal has been issued to help find a missing man who was last seen near Primark in Manchester city centre.

Big Brother star Hallie Clarke's mum has revealed that she was beaten up in a transphobic attack at school when she was just 12 years old.The now 18-year-old has bravely opened up about her journey as a trans woman on the ITV2 reboot, coming out to her housemates on her second day on the show, stating she wanted to be "100% authentic." She has since shared that if she were to win the show's £100,000 prize fund, she would use her winnings to undergo gender affirming surgery. Hallie's mum Samantha has now opened up on the shocking ordeal she faced at school after returning from the summer holidays wearing female uniform.

Denise Fergus is happy. You can hear it in her voice, see it in her eyes and feel it in the easy, loving banter between her and husband Stuart. Little wonder, given that the pair have just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their vows in the same church they got married in, followed afterwards by a big party for family and friends.