Cross-justice initiative to help improve court safety and efficiency

It feels like just yesterday that 5 Seconds of Summer burst onto the pop scene; having pie fights with One Direction, singing of American Apparel underwear and such. Now, though, 5SOS have 5 solid albums under their belts and are starting to get married and stuff. Madness.

Madonna has finally released a new version of Frozen; remixed by Sickick and featuring Afronbeats legend Fireboy DML. 

Coronation Street star Sam Robertson will stay at the ITV soap, despite rumours that he might be leaving Weatherfield behind. The 36 year old, who plays Adam Barlow, has signed a new deal to stay on the cobbles for another year, after hinting that he might quit the show after his latest dramatic storyline. A source told The Sun: “Sam is a huge talent and bosses are thrilled he’s signed a new contract.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin has shared his 'heartbreak' at the horrific videos and pictures emerging from war torn Ukraine, where he grew up. The dancer, 24, appeared on Lorraine Kelly's show via videolink on Thursday morning and explained to the host that he has seen tghe very streets he walked as a child being bombed by Russian forces.

Married at First Sight season nine is in full swing introducing a whole new batch of brides and grooms. Ella Ding is one of this year's singles signed up to walk down the aisle with a total stranger.The 27 year old's appearance on the reality show has left viewers curious to find out more about her life before the experiment. Ella lives in a trendy three bedroom home located in Melbourne's Bayside suburb of Brighton East.Thanks to social media, she is often sharing updates from her home giving glimpses into her interior style.

Tom Parker has unfortunately been forced to pull out of The Wanted's first concerts as he continues to fight cancer.The singer is still receiving experimental treatment in Spain, but the boyband is due to kick off their return with the start of their UK tour in Glasgow this evening, Thursday 3 March.The 33 year old, who is currently staying in a private hospital in the European country, had hoped to return in time to perform with his bandmates. But sadly, logistical issues with the treatment schedule have meant he will need to continue the programme for a few more days.Tom, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2020, initially old his fans the grade four glioblastoma was inoperable, and as a result, terminal.

SEVENTEEN member Hoshi has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his label Pledis Entertainment.Today (March 3), Pledis Entertainment shared in an official statement to South Korean outlet SPOTV News that Hoshi had been diagnosed with the coronavirus after experiencing symptoms the day before.“Starting the afternoon of March 2 (Wednesday), Hoshi experienced [symptoms of] a cough and a sore throat, so he used a self-testing kit and checked that he tested positive,” Pledis Entertainment wrote, as translated by Soompi. “He immediately carried out a PCR test, and on the morning of March 3 (Thursday), he tested positive for COVID-19.”The company then shared an update of Hoshi’s current condition, clarifying that he is currently undergoing self-isolation at home while he recovers from the virus. “Currently, Hoshi has no other symptoms besides a cough and a sore throat, so he is receiving treatment at home,” it said.“All the SEVENTEEN members besides Wonwoo and Vernon checked that they tested negative through the tests they preemptively carried out using self-testing kits on the afternoon of March 2 (Wednesday), and they do not have any symptoms,” Pledis added.

Patti Smith will headline a new one-day festival in London.Higher Ground Festival will take place on the slopes of Alexandra Palace on July 24. It will be headlined by Smith, with Nadine Shah, Connie Constance, Spelling, Nabihah Iqbal and Joviale also confirmed to be performing.Higher Ground Festival will also host DJ sets, workshops, talks and readings.

Charli XCX has confirmed that she backed out of performing at an NFT festival due to backlash from her fans about its exclusivity.The pop singer said in a new interview that fans gave her a “lot of flack” over her decision to play Afterparty, an event taking place in Las Vegas later this month with headlining sets from the Chainsmokers and The Kid LAROI.But only those who own a Utopian NFT, can fund their own Utopian NFT or were invited by the owner of a Utopian NFT could attend the event. Some Charli XCX fans questioned her move to play an NFT event, saying the community is “negative” and “rife with plagiarism”.“I pulled out of the festival.

Lizzo has called herself a “body icon” in a new interview about beauty standards, adding that she “wasn’t supposed to be a sex symbol”.Speaking to People, the singer explained how her parents “taught me at a very young age how America treats Black people. How it treats Black women”. She added: “I saw very quickly how we treat fat people.”“I wasn’t supposed to make it this far.

Denis Ivanov, the Ukrainian producer whose credits include films with Oleg Sentsov and Sergei Loznitsa, has penned an open letter while fighting on the front line of the war backing the proposed boycott of Russian cinema. Read it in full below.

Sam and Billie Faiers have shared their dismay at being turned away from a high-end London restaurant, after turning up 20 minutes late for their reservation. The pair had been in London with their mum Suzie to celebrate her 53rd birthday, and booked a table at the upmarket sushi eatery Sexy Fish in advance.

When it comes to fashion we see many trends come and go as quickly as the British weather changes, however, there has been one brand that has stood the test of time and that is the brilliant Birkenstock. Known for their iconic sandals which have always been a topic of discussion, there is a new style on the streets and it has already got the seal of approval from various celebrities.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin has opened up on the agony of being separated from his grandma who lives in Ukraine. During an appearance on ITV’s morning show Lorraine, Nikita described watching the conflict unfold as “absolutely heartbreaking”, as he went on to share how he is in contact with his grandma “all the time.” The 23 year old, who moved from Ukraine to Italy with his family when he was nine years old, explained: “Luckily, we still have a connection to her so we are video calling her all the time.” Nikita, who made his debut on Strictly Come Dancing last year, went on to share how terrifying it is to hear gunshots and explosions in the background as he fears for her safety.

Animal welfare experts are appealing for a home for an old age pooch.

A man is in hospital today with serious head injuries after being battered in broad daylight in Renfrewshire.

Tickets for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte sold out quickly on Wednesday after around 200,000 attempted to buy a seat at Wembley Stadium. The queue grew as large as 150,000 at one point - with tens of thousands more attempting to buy tickets - leaving many fans inevitably disappointed with Wembley's capacity being only 90,000.

Rio Ferdinand has suggested Arsenal should go after Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus in the summer.

Bolton Wanderers have 11 games left to go of their League One season as they aim to make a late charge for the League One play-offs.

Anthony Elanga has been named as the only Manchester United player 'close' to getting into the Man City team.

The Chase has proved quizzing is for all ages after viewers and host Bradley Walsh were left speechless by a contestants age.

Our smile is one of the first things people notice about us.

A man has been charged after a taxi driver was stabbed and choked with a seatbelt in an attempted robbery in Bolton.

A woman set a fire in her own flat whilst on FaceTime to her family in a cry for help.

Russian forces have seized Kherson in southern Ukraine, the city's mayor has said, as he issued a desperate appeal for food and medicine to be allowed in.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kumzin has spoken out about his fears for his grandmother who is currently in Ukraine.

Sarah Everard’s family have paid tribute to her on the first anniversary of her murder by a police officer.