'I went to a halal Chinese restaurant on the Curry Mile and the food was so cheap I wish I ordered more'

Michelle Keegan couldn't have looked more thrilled as she made a rare public appearance with her husband Mark Wright in Manchester where they appeared to be surprised. The actress was back on home turf over the weekend to promote their fitness brand.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have spotted Dianne Buswell's link to two of her former celebrity partners as she was seen reuniting with some familiar faces. The dancer was seen beaming alongside Bobby Brazier as they were reunited weeks after finishing life on the road together.

Domino's is launching a brand new £4 meal deal, which customers can expect to see 'in the next couple of weeks'.

A housing developer in Manchester is offering a bargain to potential homeowners concerned by high interest rates.

Some Santander customers will see a cut to their savings rates in a couple of months.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent German director Volker Schlöndorff, who won the Cannes’ Palme d’Or and an Oscar for his 1979 drama “The Tin Drum,” is set to direct a film about how Antonio Vivaldi — the 18th-century Italian composer of “The Four Seasons” — formed what is touted as the world’s first all-female orchestra. Schlöndorff’s still-untitled depiction of this lesser-known aspect of Vivaldi’s career is based on a book by German writer Peter Schneider, which has been adapted for the big screen by Italian scribe Francesco Piccolo (“My Brilliant Friend”) along with the director.

Tatiana Siegel Christopher Nolan took home two Oscars on Sunday night for director and producer of “Oppenheimer.” But his ultimate haul for the period drama was so much bigger. Nolan’s final payday for the film, which traces the life of titular scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in creating the atomic bomb, is just south of $100 million, according to knowledgeable sources.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Scholastic is boosting its entertainment biz: The kids media and publishing company announced a $186 million deal to acquire full economic interest in 9 Story Media Group, a leading children’s content producer and distributor. Through the investment, Scholastic will acquire 100% of the economic interest in and a minority of voting rights in 9 Story Media, the animation studio behind TV shows including “Doc McStuffins” (pictured above), “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Octonauts,” “Wild Kratts” and “The Magic School Bus Rides Again.” The companies said the deal “solidifies” the more than two decades of collaboration between Scholastic Entertainment and 9 Story.

Mark Sutherland This year’s BRIT Awards was an unusual affair. Billed as the U.K. music industry’s biggest night, it was bookended by superstars, kicking off with a fierce Dua Lipa performance and ending with a joyous Kylie Minogue greatest hits medley to celebrate her Global Icon award.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” creator and star Rob McElhenney is expanding his burgeoning empire with the launch of More Better Industries. The company is comprised of three distinct entities: More Better Productions, More Better Advisory and More Better Ventures. More Better Ventures will invest strategically in sports, entertainment and related properties that further the mission of the other More Better entities.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Lily Gladstone is in good spirits following the 2024 Oscars, where many awards pundits predicted she would take home the Oscar for best actress thanks to her acclaimed performance as Mollie Kyle in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Gladstone won prizes at the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards prior to the Oscars, but Academy voters bestowed the best actress Oscar to Emma Stone from “Poor Things” instead. “Feeling the love big time today, especially from Indian Country.

The late Paul O'Grady reportedly left a massive £15.5m in his will, with £125,000 set aside to look after his five beloved pet dogs. Paul also donated a huge £500,000 to the Battersea Cats and Dogs Home, which was featured on his popular TV show - ITV's For the Love of Dogs.This Morning presenter Alison Hammond was revealed as the new host of the series earlier this year following Paul's passing.

Sharon Osbourne is set to leave Celebrity Big Brother tonight, according to reports.The former X Factor judge was only expected to stay for part of the show and it's been said that she will be leaving this evening. Sharon, who is 71, admitted she "can't cope" with being in the whole series and had an agreement to stay for a short time. "Tuesday will be Sharon's last day in the Celebrity Big Brother house," a source close to the show told MailOnline.

Young TikTok star Leah Smith, who inspired hundreds of thousands of people by sharing her battle with a rare form of cancer, has sadly passed away at the age of 22, and her boyfriend Andrew shared a moving video tribute as he announced the news of her passing. Leah, from Woolton, Merseyside, was battling Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that affects bones and soft tissues.This disease mostly impacts children and young adults, with most cases being diagnosed in people aged between 10 and 20. In an emotional video tribute, Andrew confirmed that Leah had sadly passed away on Monday, 11 March, saying: "This is just a message to anyone that's followed Leah or gave her any support or any nice comments.

Daisy May Cooper is expecting her third child, a source close to the comedian and actress has revealed. Daisy, 37, is already mum to daughter Pip, five, and son Jack, three, whom she shares with ex-husband Will Weston. She is now set to welcome another baby later this year, this time with her new boyfriend Ant.

Love Island stars Molly Marsh and Zachariah Noble have announced they have split after a seven-month relationship.The pair, who met on the hit ITV2 dating show last summer, are said to remain "extremely close friends" and are on "good terms". The news of their split was announced on Tuesday, 12 March, after a representative for them both told The Sun: "Love Island’s Molly Marsh and Zachariah Noble have made the decision to end their relationship in the last week.

An insider is speaking out on the Princess of Wales editing scandal.

Phillip Schofield was left heartbroken when his former friend Fern Britton "decided she didn't want to do This Morning any more".The 61 year old TV star, who used to present the ITV show with Fern, has admitted that he "still misses her deeply" and has tried to mend their friendship over the years. However, he understands that Fern, who is currently in the Celebrity Big Brother house, has "moved on". Fern co-hosted This Morning with Phillip from 1999 to 2009.Their working relationship ended on a sour note when Fern decided to leave the show.

It may be miserable outdoors but we have just the news to brighten your day: Boots' £10 Tuesday promotion is back and running today. If the name doesn't reveal all the info, every Tuesday Boots selects a number of products to run a £10 promotion on.The cost saving per item depends on its starting price, but typically you save between 40%-75% on the usual RRPs of items.

The Royal family hit headlines over the weekend after the Princess Of Wales shared a picture with their children; Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, for Mother's Day, thanking the public for their support as she recovers from a 'planned abdominal surgery' in January.The picture is the first time that Kate had been seen since the hospital admittance. However, shortly after it was released, a number of major photo agencies pulled the photo from their collections as they claimed it was 'edited'.The Associated Press and other big photo groups sent out a "kill notice" to news places all over the world The Associated Press said: "At closer inspection it appears that the source has manipulated the image." Many fans also took to social media to point out discrepancies in the snap, such as blurry features and a mismatch in Princess Charlotte's sleeve.

Love Island stars Zachariah Noble and Molly Marsh have split after seven months together.The pair, who met on the ITV2 dating show last summer, have remained "extremely close friends" and insist they "wish nothing but the best for one another". A rep for both of them told The Sun: "Love Island’s Molly Marsh and Zachariah Noble have made the decision to end their relationship in the last week.

Kate Middleton is known for her glamorous evening outfits, but she also knows how to rock a casual look. One of her favourite items to wear is a comfy pair of Superga trainers and if you can't get enough of her style, you can snap up the particular pair at Marks and Spencer.The stylish Superga trainers have been praised by shoppers for being "light and comfy" and as they are versatile they are "easy to dress up or down". Superga's canvas trainers are priced at £65 and come in black, grey and lilac, however it is the white ones that the Princess of Wales has been seeing wearing multiple times - including in her family Christmas card photo for 2022.

With light evenings and warmer days on the horizon, we can start to think about giving our spring wardrobe a little refresh. And luckily for us, M&S has dropped the perfect pair of linen cargo-style trousers,£39.50 here. The trousers feature large utility-style pockets down the side of the legs and an elasticated waistband at the back to ensure maximum comfort.They’re also available in the three neutral colourways that are great for springtime.The beige colourway would pair perfectly with some tan accessories and a white shirt, but black and white are also available if you’re not keen on the beige.

Famous reality TV star Fern Britton has opened up about the exact moment that ultimately led to the end of her marriage with Phil Vickery. Fern, 66, who is starring on Celebrity Big Brother, has been married twice but was with her TV chef husband for 20 years. She's all about living it up and enjoying her single life, but before Fern was married to her first husband TV boss Clive Jones.The couple were together for over a decade and welcomed three children - twin boys Jack and Harry, and their sister Grace.

Beloved TV star Charlie Bird has sadly passed away at age 74.The heartbreaking news comes after the RTE legend shared his diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease with the public in 2021. Seamus Dooley, Irish secretary of the National Union of Journalists, shared the tragic news with an emotional statement. He wrote: "Although we have been expecting this news, it is still a moment of enormous sadness.

Louis Walsh takes another swipe at Fern Britton, a new Celebrity Big Brother teaser reveals.The housemates are tasked with creating a boyband and girl group, with the hope of winning Big Brother’s talent show ‘You’re Gonna Be A Star’. Louis, 71, along with his close pal Sharon Osbourne, also 71, are the judges of the competition. In the Diary Room, the duo share who they think has The X Factor, with Louis listing Ekin-Su, Zeze and Bradley as his top picks.

Armed police boarded a holiday flight and arrested a suspect moments after it touched down. Passengers watched in shock as a man was escorted off the plane.

Emmerdale fans were quick to heap praise on Emma Atkinson for her latest portrayal of Charity Dingle, however they couldn't help but be distracted by an 'annoying' detail in her latest scenes. As viewers of the ITV soap know, Charity has been secretly struggling for months.

Ryan Thomas was left apologising to Lorraine Kelly after he 'snubed' her initial interview request. The actor was on the presenter's self-titled show on Tuesday morning (March 12) fresh from his Dancing on Ice win.

three months after undergoing unexpected lung surgery.Micucci makes her return to acting as a guest star on Tuesday night’s episode of “Night Court” (8 p.m. on NBC) when the wacky Wheeler family returns to the series universe 30 years later to reunite with Dan Fielding (John Larroquette).Brent Spiner and Annie O’Donnell reprise their roles as hard-luck couple Bob and June Wheeler; Micucci plays their now-grown daughter, Carol Ann.“This was a perfect way to get back into it,” Micucci, 43, told The Post.

coveted Best Picture award at the 2024 Oscars.The “Scarface” actor, who appeared during Sunday’s star-studded ceremony to present the top honor, went about his presenting duties in an unconventional manner.Instead of building the tension and suspense by naming each of the 10 nominees — as every other presenter before him has — the “Godfather” star just blurted out the winning motion picture, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.”But according to the actor, 83, the Academy had not asked him to name the other nominees up for the gong.“There seems to be some controversy about my not mentioning every film by name last night before announcing the best picture award,” Pacino told The Post in a statement.“I just want to be clear it was not my intention to omit them, rather a choice by the producers not to have them said again since they were highlighted individually throughout the ceremony. I was honored to be a part of the evening and chose to follow the way they wished for this award to be presented.”“I realize being nominated is a huge milestone in one’s life and to not be fully recognized is offensive and hurtful,” he went on.

Patients are being warned to expect long delays in hospitals across Greater Manchester. Four of the region's NHS trusts, which run eight A&E departments in total, have issued alerts to the public online today (March 12).

New plans to make food labels clearer could soon see changes to products in all UK supermarkets.

Guy Ritchie fans can't get enough of his new drama The Gentlemen. Debuting last week, the gangster series is currently the most-watched on Netflix in the UK.

Coronation Street fans think they have figured out what may have really happened to Lauren Bolton as the investigation into her disappearance ramps up. It's been a few weeks now since the teen suddenly went missing in the ITV soap.

Parents across the country are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare which will prove especially useful with the upcoming Easter school holiday.