'It will be bedlam' - Salford neighbours hit out at new development near their street

K.J. Yossman Kevin Spacey‘s legal troubles are still rumbling on. The actor is set to face a civil trial in the U.K.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent One day after the “Sous les écrans la dèche” collective, made up of freelance festival workers, issued a call for a strike during the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, organizers have issued a joint statement where they encouraged all parties to “come together around the bargaining table.” The statement, signed by the Cannes Film Festival as well as parallel sections Directors’ Fortnight, Critics’ Week and ACID, said they acknowledge the “difficulties faced by some of their staff” due to a reform of the “French unemployment insurance scheme,” and that they “hope that solutions will be found.” The organization is protesting against a looming labor reform that will see their unemployment indemnities slashed by more than half. The org brings together hundreds of workers at festivals, from projectionists to drivers and caterers, who are threatening to strike during Cannes which could potentially cause major disruptions.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company is shrinking the MCU with a new mission to drop the number of Marvel TV series to two a year and the film output to no more than three movies per year. Iger said this is part of Disney’s overall strategy to reduce output and focus on quality, a strategy “that’s particularly true with Marvel.” On the TV side, Iger says that a portion of the upcoming series set for release are “a vestige of basically a desire in the past to increase volume.” “We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Wednesday” Season 2 is officially in production in Ireland, with Netflix revealing the full cast for the new season of the hit series. Jenna Ortega will of course be returning as Wednesday Addams, while Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez, and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo will all be upped to series regulars for Season 2. Zeta-Jones plays Morticia, while Guzmán plays Gomez and Ordonez plays Pugsley.

Gemma Collins has revealed she was told 'prepare for the worst' after her mum, Joan, was rushed to hospital and placed in intensive care.The heartbroken reality TV star, 43, opened up about the terrifying moment her mum stopped breathing as the frantic star called an ambulance. Sharing a video with her 2.2 million followers, she said: "So last week I had the shock of my life when my mum stopped breathing.

Prince Harry has touched down in the UK ahead of an important Invictus Games event.The Duke of Sussex arrived in England today, Tuesday, 7 May, following a solo journey from California, with wife Meghan Markle remaining in California. Harry, 39, is scheduled to attend an event on 8 May at St Paul's Cathedral to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games. He founded the games back in 2014.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Demi Moore and Lana Del Rey all rocked the same £39 foundation at the Met Gala.The celeb-approved beauty product? None other than Charlotte Tilbury's Beautiful Skin Foundation, available for £39 here. This hydrating foundation was the choice of a star-studded list including Sarah Jessica Parker, Demi Moore, Emily Ratajkowski, Lana Del Rey, Jodie Turner and Rita Ora to achieve that flawless red carpet glow.The foundation is celebrated for its buildable coverage and healthy-looking radiance, making it an absolute match for this year's rejuvenating Garden of Time theme.

Chloe Sims has reportedly split from her much younger boyfriend, Miles Richie, just months after they were seen kissing on a night out in LA.The 42 year old former TOWIE star moved to the US last year, where she launched her own show, House of Sims, with her siblings, Demi, Frankie and Charlie. She made sure to hit up the LA scene, making new friends with the help of her best pal Vas. J Morgan, who also previously starred on The Only Way is Essex.

Nikki Sanderson and partner Anthony Quinlan have headed off on a romantic holiday to mark the Hollyoaks actress’s milestone 40th birthday, which she celebrated back in March. Making the most of the bank holiday, the pair, who enjoyed a couple's holiday to Mallorca last year, headed to an undisclosed location where they have been celebrating Nikki’s 40th in style. In a post uploaded to her Instagram, the soap star, who has previously appeared in Coronation Street, explained that the trip was “just what” she and Anthony needed and that it was a “birthday treat” for them both to enjoy together.

More than 8,600 people have signed a new online petition calling for Scottish tax rates to be scrapped and restored to the same levels as those administered by the UK Government. There are now six tax bands for people in Scotland, compared to just three in other parts of the UK.

A councillor who left the SNP to stand as an Independent says the party will be punished at the ballot box for its role in closing Bo'ness Recreation Centre.

Summer is just around the corner, meaning many of us may be jetting off somewhere warm and sunny for a week or two. And since holidays can be a pricey, a smart way to cut costs is to bring your own snacks to eat in the airport and on the plane.

Clarkson's Farm viewers are threatening to boycott the third series due to the unexplained absence of a fan favourite.

Prince Harry has touched down in the UK for a poignant Invictus Games anniversary event, flying solo amid reports of a rift with Prince William. The Duke of Sussex made the journey from California to London without Meghan Markle by his side, as he prepares to attend a service at St Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, a sporting event he founded for wounded servicemen and women.

A busy Airdrie road will have a 10mph speed restriction in place this weekend while resurfacing takes place following the installation of a new pedestrian crossing.

Celtic have discovered the fee they would need to shell out to land QPR star Jake Clarke-Salter – according to a report.

Richard Hawley has shared the video for his new single ‘Prism In Jeans’. See it first exclusively on NME below, along with our interview with the Sheffield legend where he discusses his new album, the state of the nation, and what’s next for his huge musical Standing At The Sky’s Edge.Set for release on May 31, the former Longpigs and Pulp man turned solo star’s 10th album ‘In This City They Call You Love’ now comes previewed by ‘Prism In Jeans’.

Tom Morello has hailed a new pro-Palestinian protest song Macklemore has shared, branding it “the most Rage Against The Machine song since Rage Against The Machine”.The track, ‘Hind’s Hall’, which was surprise released yesterday (May 6) and is inspired by the ongoing student protests taking place around the US, has a similar beat to RATM’s ‘Killing In The Name’.It covers everything from American politics, capitalist greed, social media censorship and white supremacy in less than three minutes.The song also intersperses clips of pro-Palestine protests with the devastation in Gaza, along with images of conglomerates such as McDonald’s and Starbucks, and scenes from the ongoing conflict.HIND’S HALL. Once it’s up on streaming all proceeds to UNRWA.

Manor Lords, the dev has admitted “you can’t deny the potential”.Manor Lords has taken the gaming world by storm. The early-access city builder has been downloaded more than a million times and hit an all-time concurrent player peak of 171,178.

Blur have announced details of their new feature-length documentary To The End, which will follow their recent comeback and the release of their first album in eight years.The Britpop icons first shared a teaser about the upcoming project back in February, when they announced that a feature-length documentary was on the way, and set to recall the making of their latest album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’.Now, frontman Damon Albarn and co. have shared the title of the film, and confirmed that it will be arriving in cinemas across the country later this summer.Called Blur: To The End, the new documentary will be shown in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from July 19 and, according to a press release, will “follow the unique relationship of four friends – and bandmates of three decades – Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree as they came together in early 2023 to record new songs ahead of their sold-out, first-ever shows at London’s Wembley Stadium in July last summer.”The Wembley shows refer to when the band played two massive back-to-back headline shows at the venue last summer.

Travis Scott has announced details of a new UK and European tour. Find ticket details below.Titled the ‘Utopia: Circus Maximus tour’, the new run of tour dates see the rapper head across the pond to celebrate the release of his record-breaking album ‘Utopia’, and arrives on the heels of his sold-out run of shows across North America.Set to take place across this summer, the dates kick off with an opening night at the GelreDome venue in Arnhem on June 28, before continuing throughout July with stops in Krakow (2), Zurich (4), Nice (6) and Antwerk (9).From there, two UK shows are lined-up – one of which is set at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and will mark his largest UK headline show to date.

Ed Sheeran have been likening his Met Gala suit to Zac Efron in High School Musical 3 and Jeff Daniels in Dumb & Dumber.The singer-songwriter attended the New York event last night (May 6) and was pictured on the red carpet alongside the likes of FKA Twigs, Stella McCartney and Cara Delevingne.His shiny light blue suit sparked a huge reaction on social media with one fan writing: “Ed Sheeran at the #MetGala is giving Harry Dunne from Dumb & Dumber but I love it.”Ed Sheeran at the #MetGala is giving Harry Dunne from Dumb & Dumber but I love it pic.twitter.com/VqBl0szQEa— Katie (@katiecody_) May 6, 2024Ed Sheeran is giving Harry Dunne #Met pic.twitter.com/gLSjnfwobI— M.C. O'Connor (@MC_OConnor) May 7, 2024Others compared his outfit to Zac Efron’s from the prom scene in High School Musical 3. “Can’t believe Ed Sheeran chose to bring Troy Boltons tux from the HSM 3 prom scene back to life for the #MetGala,” one fan wrote.Another added: “I love Ed Sheeran cosplaying as Troy Bolton at the #MetGala.”Can’t believe Ed Sheeran chose to bring Troy Boltons tux from the HSM 3 prom scene back to life for the #MetGala pic.twitter.com/DR97ZwLCOa— Georgia (@georgia_211) May 7, 2024I love Ed Sheeran cosplaying as Troy Bolton at the #MetGala pic.twitter.com/WbwyAEGpdJ— Ana | Oscar's Skirt (@faretheeoscar) May 6, 2024Ed Sheeran sporting a tribute to Troy Bolton in High School Musical 3 pic.twitter.com/BZFI8XOymh— jeremy chandler taché (@jeremytache) May 7, 2024On the night, Sheeran was also pictured with Thor star Chris Hemsworth.He was among a host of celebrities who attended this year’s event including Lana Del Rey and Dua Lipa.

Mad Max spin-off Furiosa are coming in, and the film is receiving positive first reactions.The film, officially titled Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is set to be released on May 23. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, the movie will serve as a prequel to 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Zoë Kravitz.Some critics have already seen the highly-anticipated film, and have gone online to share their views.

The Royal Windsor Horse Show is currently in full swing, and it was known to be a highlight on every calendar for the late Queen Elizabeth.

Meghan Markle's former Suits-co star Wendell Pierce offered some firm advice to the duchess before she officially became a royal by tying the knot with Prince Harry.

EXCLUSIVE: Stillking Films, the production services company behind titles like Yorgos Lanthimos’s Poor Things has teamed up with production house Twentyfour Seven to launch the Málaga-based production outfit Ánima Stillking.

WBD Unveils Canal+, Amazon Deals For Max In France & Spain Along With Launch Date

There won’t be a strike in Canada after all. The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) and the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) have reached an agreement in principle on terms for a new Independent Production Agreement (IPA).

Livingston want Robbie Muirhead to help fire them back into the Premiership.

For those of us with a busy schedule, keeping on top of the household chores can sometimes fall by the wayside. Often, a messy home can be so overwhelming that you don't even know where to begin.

A speeding driver who fatally injured another motorist before fleeing from the crash scene has been jailed for four years and four months.

Naman Ramachandran David Oyelowo, Meera Syal, Emma D’Arcy and Tobias Menzies are among the actors leading a trio of fall productions at the U.K.’s National Theatre in London. At the National Theatre’s Olivier Theater, David Oyelowo (“Selma”) will play the title role of Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus,” directed by Lyndsey Turner (“Under Milk Wood”). In the play, Coriolanus is Rome’s greatest soldier.

A family's dream turned into a nightmare when they found their new home was plagued by severe dry rot. Henrik and Tamsin Smith-Thaudal discovered the destructive fungus just weeks after moving into the property.

The number of police officers in Scotland has dropped again to its lowest level in more than 15 years, with almost 260 officers having left the force in the last year alone.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Nintendo will make a formal announcement about its next gaming console, the follow-up to the 8-year-old Nintendo Switch, by the end of March 2025. The company revealed this plan in a post on X Tuesday, just as it unveiled its latest earnings results and a weak outlook for its new fiscal year 2025.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's three kids, George, Charlotte and Louis, can expect to all hold senior royal titles one day but the same can not be said for many of the late Queen's other great-grandchildren.