‘Heartstopper’ Creator Says Season 2 Asexual Character Is Based On Her Most Personal Story

A mother-of-five who sexually abused a vulnerable teenage boy who was the same age as her own son has been jailed.

Whether it's a BLT, tuna mayo or a fresh bap with ham and cheese, the UK is undoubtedly a nation of sandwich lovers.

Outlander fans were “in tears” after the latest episode as producers paid their respects to the late Sinead O'Connor in the end credits.

Before she sadly passed away, the last ever song Sinead O'Connor recorded was a "haunting" rendition of The Skye Boat Song for hit show Outlander.

Gartcairn have endured a frustrating start to life in the West of Scotland Premier Division – and boss Mick Dunlop says they haven’t had the results their play has deserved.

Stranger Things.In an exclusive interview with NME, the actor, who plays Jim Hopper in the Netflix series, spoke of his support for the ongoing writers and actors’ strikes in Hollywood, which have brought production on the fifth season to a halt.Harbour also addressed the recent announcement that Terminator star Linda Hamilton had been cast in an undisclosed role for the next season.“It surprised me when they announced that,” admitted Harbour, “because I know that this writers’ strike has not come to a deal yet. And I think they’re committed to not shooting until they do reach a deal.”With the ongoing strikes, it’s currently unclear when Stranger Things season five will be able to continue production, but Harbour made it clear that he’s raring to go.“There’s something about pouring yourself into the final season,” he said, “that sprint to the finish line, that is exciting and almost euphoric to me.”On what the future holds beyond Stranger Things, the actor added: “The next chapter will be exciting.”Back in February, Harbour expressed his belief that it’s “definitely time” for the Netflix series to end.“What’s funny is when I started the show, I never ever wanted it to end,” Harbour said. “That’s why I love the show.

Idlewild frontman Roddy Woomble has shared his new solo single as Almost Nothing, ‘Instant Love’. Check it out first on NME below, as Woomble also tells us about his new project, supporting The Walkmen, and what’s next for the Scottish cult rockers.After launching his new “genre-fluid” electro-tinged project under his new moniker with the new single ‘Anything Whatever’, now Woomble has shared the elegiac but “positive” next taster of his next album with ‘Instant Love’.“It’s not a song that defines the record but is a really good indication of what’s to come,” Woomble told NME.

We’ve all woken up one day and discovered that our skin has decided to rebel against us, despite our carefully curated skincare routines. Whether you’re hit with sudden breakouts, dryness, or, as in Amber Dowding’s case, an unexplained blotchy rash, the fact of the matter is that no matter how hard we try, sometimes our skin has just had enough.

Around 1,500 bus drivers are taking part in strike action across Greater Manchester today, with hundreds of services off the roads as a result, a union said.

River Island has just dropped the “chocolate biker jacket of the season” and fashion fans can’t get enough of it. The jacket of dreams has just landed and River Island shoppers say they "need" to get their hands on it ahead of autumn.

Christopher Vourlias When the Sarajevo Film Festival returned to full strength last year after successive, slimmed-down pandemic editions, a robust turn-out was to be expected. For nearly three decades, the audience-facing event has been the cultural lifeblood of the lively, cosmopolitan city it calls home. The 2022 edition broke attendance records set in 2019, and just days after its online ticketing system launched this month, the fest appears on pace to surpass that mark again.

Rob Lowe has opened up about his “super unhealthy relationship” with The West Wing.The actor played the deputy White House Communications Director Sam Seaborn on the Emmy-winning NBC drama, but left partway through its fourth season.At the time, it was reported that Lowe left the show due to a salary dispute, as well as a creative disagreement over the amount of focus given to his character.In a recent appearance on the Podcrushed podcast, Lowe spoke about his decision to leave The West Wing, describing his relationship with the series as “super unhealthy”.“I felt very undervalued” he said, adding: “I did not have a good experience.”“I walked away from the most popular girl at school, but I also knew that it was a super unhealthy relationship, and it was the best thing I ever did.”Lowe subsequently went on to star in the sitcom Parks And Recreation, as well as procedural dramas Code Black and 9-1-1: Lone Star.Announcing his departure from The West Wing at the time, Lowe said in a statement to fans: “As much as it hurts to admit it, it has been increasingly clear, for quite a while, that there was no longer a place for Sam Seaborn on The West Wing.“Warners had allowed me an opportunity to leave the show as I arrived – grateful for it, happy to have been on it and proud of it. We were a part of television history and I will never forget it.”The actor did, however, later return to The West Wing for a couple of episodes towards the end of its run, including the series finale.

The summer sunshine is back in full force, after what seems like an age away. And along with the mood-boosting weather is news of some great gigs in Manchester over the next few months.

St Andrew's and St Bride's High School are celebrating "outstanding" achievements this week after a set of "tremendous" exam results.

Noel Gallagher has said that he wants to join a supergroup with the surviving members of The Beatles.The soloist and former Oasis member has long cited the Fab Four’s influence on his music, and previously said that the legendary band “mean everything to me”.Back in 1995, Gallagher joined forces with Paul McCartney and Paul Weller to record a cover of The Beatles’ classic song ‘Come Together’. The High Flying Birds musician also teamed up with Macca for a duet at Stella McCartney’s 50th birthday party in 2021.Gallagher has now been quoted by the Mirror as saying that he’d “definitely join a supergroup” with McCartney and Ringo Starr.“I don’t know if I would start one,” he explained.

Catherine Tyldesley has taken to social media for the first time since she branded claims she was involved in trying to bag free cakes for her upcoming birthday as 'cakegate'. The row ensued when a bakery owner hit out after it revealed it had declined a PR company's request on behalf of an unidentified 'well-known' celebrity asking for the sweet treats for a 40th birthday in September.

Adam Thomas declared 'and so it begins' before opening up about his hidden health battle. The Waterloo Road star has been sweetly supported publically by his wife after he issued a lengthy message on social media after being diagnosed with a painful condition.

Kippford Week 2023 will go down in Solway Yacht Club history as a week of contrasts.

Dalbeattie Star boss Eddie Warwick is delighted with his side for keeping their 100 per cent start to life in the South intact.

A mum has been praised for her response to an entitled neighbour who banned her kids from talking in their own garden after claiming it affected his work. The neighbours used to put the bins out for each other and say hello, but tensions arose from nowhere and turned seriously sour after the remark, reports the Mirror.

The Sleepover Club was a popular Aussie after-school series which followed the lives and drama of five friends - Rosie, Lyndz, Kenny, Frankie and Fliss.The five young girls started a sleepover club in order to stay friends forever, with each of them taking a turn to host a weekly sleepover. During the epic slumber parties, the best friends would discuss school gossip and come up with club activities as well as take viewers through the typical triumphs and turmoils of being a young teen girl.The iconic '00s show ran from 2003 until 2008, with two 26-episode long seasons. We've tracked down the cast to see what they're up to now, 15 years on...

Olivia Rodrigo‘s love life is going to be in the spotlight for the next couple months thanks to her new music, which references her exes.

Sydney Sweeney is looking so chic for her big night!

Noel Gallagher has revealed that he struggles to remember lyrics to his songs while performing onstage.Speaking on Matt Morgan’s Patreon podcast – per a Guardian report – the former Oasis member and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds frontman revealed that his age is catching up to him.Gallagher – now aged 56 – pegged his forgetfulness to the “ongoing march of time”. Gallagher told Matt Morgan: “I’ve found myself on this tour consciously thinking: ‘What is the next line to this song?’ It’s like, you’ve just got to think about it.”He went on to say that he would consider using a teleprompter for lyrics in the future: “I’m sure, eventually, I’ll need one.”Gallagher isn’t the only musician to reveal they need aid in remembering lyrics.

Rochelle Humes looked stunning as she posed alongside her lookalike sisters during a sun-soaked trip. The This Morning star ditched the UK last month without her husband Marvin.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has said she's 'back' as she debuted a new - but old - look. The actress took to social media with a new selfie as she revealed she has changed her tresses.

A person has been detained on the M60 motorway this morning after they 'crossed the carriageway'.

Virgin River” Season 5 is right around the corner and Netflix has finally given fans a dramatic new trailer to enjoy while waiting for the new batch of episodes. However, brace yourselves because things are getting heated in Virgin River…literally.In the new trailer, Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson) are seen discussing their future and gushing over what great parents they’re going to be to their unborn child.

Greater Manchester's junior doctors and consultants are heading out on the ninth month of strike action across NHS hospitals from today (August 11).

A deal brokered more than a decade ago to stop asylum seekers being housed in north Manchester could be lifted - but no one wants to talk about it. The ban on new asylum seeker accommodation is still in place in some parts of the city.

Tory Lanez is speaking out about his recent sentencingin his felony assault trial for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.The Canadian-born rapper — who was born Daystar Peterson — took to Instagram on Thursday evening with a message for his fans and supporters, in which he claimed he was wrongly convicted and stressed that he will be working to clear his name.«I have never let a hard time intimidate me. I will never never let no jail time eliminate me. Regardless of how they try to spin my words, I have always maintained my innocence and I always will,» Lanez wrote in a statement.

Bethany Joy Lenz is grateful that the cast and crew of One Tree Hill tried to get her out of a cult she belonged to while filming the show.

Big Brother 25 addressed the removal of houseguest Luke Valentine after he dropped a racial slur on the live feeds.

Tori Spelling is embracing her summer in an RV with her five kids.

Kyle Richards’ husband, Mauricio Umansky, has seen her new steamy music video with Morgan Wade — and he couldn’t be more impressed. 

Bethany Joy Lenz is opening up about her time in a cult. In a new interview with, the 42-year-old actress reveals that her castmates on tried to get her out of the cult she was a part of while starring in the teen drama.Lenz, who joined the unnamed cult «within a year or two» of the show's 2003 premiere, notes that she was «open» with her co-stars — who included Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty — about the group with which she was involved, a topic she first discussed on her podcast in July.«It was the whisper behind the scenes, like 'You know, she's in a cult,'» Lenz recalls.