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A dad has been left seething after he was slapped with a £100 fine for popping into the same McDonald's twice in one day. Spencer Barclay, 54, swung by the fast food joint at the Metro Retail Park in Gateshead for a morning coffee before heading to work.

Sky Sports commentator Bill Arthur has died at the age of 68.The beloved former rugby league commentator passed away after a long battle with prostate cancer, Sky Sports confirmed. Bill had been diagnosed with the disease back in 2011. In a heartfelt statement, they said he passed away peacefully on Wednesday, surrounded by his family.The Sky statement read: "Bill was a much-loved and respected member of the Sky Sports family who will be missed terribly by his friends and colleagues.

Vicky Pattison is reported to have suffered a nightmare this week after having her suitcase stolen during a train from Newcastle, with the luggage containing her engagement ring - which is estimated to be worth £200,000.The blow comes just five weeks before the former Geordie Shore star, 36, is set to walk down the aisle to fiancé Ercan Ramadan. "Vicky is absolutely distraught. She's been inconsolable - crying her eyes out and frantic about the whole thing," a source told The Sun.

Paul Weller has played a surprise performance outside a small chip shop in West London. Check out footage of the moment below.The singer, songwriter and former frontman of The Jam made the appearance on Saturday afternoon, when he took to a stage at a street party in West London.The event was held as a closing party for George’s Fish Bar, and saw Weller perform to locals in the area as part of a surprise set.

Not many Premier League teams have acted as briskly as Manchester United this summer. The signing of Joshua Zirkzee has already been confirmed, and as many as three others are in the pipeline.

Tenacious D have postponed tonight’s (July 16) show in Australia after senator Ralph Babet called for their deportation following their remarks about Donald Trump.While performing in Sydney on Sunday (July 14), Jack Black sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to his bandmate Kyle Gass, before asking him to make a wish. Gass shared his wish with the audience, remarking: “Don’t miss Trump next time.”The remark was in reference to the failed assassination attempt on Trump at a rally over the weekend, during which a shooter fired at the former President, but only grazed Trump’s ear and claimed the life of one rally attendant.Today, senator Babet issued a letter calling for the duo to be deported from Australia immediately.

Jamie Webster has announced a UK and Ireland headline tour for 2024. Find all the details below.The Liverpool singer-songwriter, whose latest album ’10 For The People’ arrived earlier this year, is due to hit the road in November for a run of live shows.He’ll perform in Belfast, Dublin, Newcastle, Hull, Birmingham and Glasgow.

Followers have been keenly watching Kieran and Charlotte Trippier's love story, and given the cryptic messages on Instagram that she has posted, rumours are rife about a potential split. It was noted that Charlotte is no longer following her other half on social media, and unlike other WAGs, she's not been seen in the stands cheering for him during matches at the Euros 2024.The Newcastle player appears to be hopeful of a reconciliation; he's still following his wife and has been spotted with his wedding band intact.

A property tycoon "deliberately" coughed in a disabled employee's face during the coronavirus pandemic. An employment judge condemned the "gross behaviour" of Kevin Davies as the former staff member was awarded a payout of more than £26,000.

Natasha Bedingfield asked Lewis Capaldi if he’d write a song with her as she played the main stage at TRNSMT.

Alan Shearer has called out his fellow BBC pundits after their excitement following England's performance against Switzerland.

A sizzling heatwave might be on the horizon for the UK later this month, despite summer bringing Brits a mixed bag of sunshine and downpours so far. Recently, temperatures have hovered in the comfortable high teens to low twenties Celsius, but weather maps hint at a potential rise as we head towards the end of July, thanks to a European 'heat bomb.' One forecast predicts that by 6pm on July 25, London could see highs of 27C, while Norwich might bask in 25C, Newcastle and Manchester could enjoy 24C, and Cardiff is also expected to hit 24C.

Rock legends Brian May and Roger Taylor have backed official Queen tribute band Queen Extravaganza as they announce a 25-date UK and Ireland tour for 2025. Queen Extravaganza is the official Queen tribute produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May.

Manchester United have not ruled out the possibility of allowing Marcus Rashford to leave amid a possible adjustment to the player’s representation.

Sir Ian McKellen has expressed his deep regret at having to follow medical advice and pull out from the national tour of Player Kings due to a recent injury, stating it's with "the greatest reluctance" he does so to ensure he fully recovers. The esteemed actor, 85, suffered a horror fall during a performance at the Noel Coward Theatre after he lost his footing in a fight scene.This led to the cancellation of two shows and hospital treatment for Sir Ian.

Sir Ian McKellen has seemingly confirmed the injuries he received after suffering a horror fall last month while on stage. The veteran actor revealed he injured his wrist and neck when he fell from a West End stage last month, causing him to withdraw from the remainder of the show’s national tour.

Ian McKellen won’t now return to play in the remaining performances of Player Kings following a recent accident that saw him fall from the stage during a show.The veteran Lord Of The Rings actor was performing at the Noël Coward Theatre on June 17 when he fell from the stage, reportedly breaking his wrist and sustaining other injuries.McKellen was originally expected to return for last month’s performance on June 19, after a hopeful update on his recovery was shared.However, it was later announced that the 85-year-old actor will not perform the remaining three London shows.There was hope he would return to the play when it moves to Bristol on July 3 and for other subsequent national performances, but in a statement yesterday evening (July 1) the actor revealed he would be taking time away “with the greatest reluctance” to “protect my full recovery”.A post shared by Player Kings (@playerkingsplay)McKellen said: “Two weeks after my accident onstage, my injuries improve day by day. It’s with the greatest reluctance that I have accepted the medical advice to protect my full recovery by not working in the meantime.“I had been so looking forward to bringing Player Kings to theatregoers in Bristol, Birmingham, Norwich and Newcastle.

fell off a London stage mid-performance last month, the play’s producers said on Monday.McKellen was starring in “Player Kings,” a production of William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Parts One and Two,” in the capital’s West End theatre district, on June 17 when he lost his footing and fell off the front of the stage during a fight scene.The actor, who is best known for playing Gandalf in the film versions of “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” and was also Magneto in the “X-Men” movies, was taken to hospital.“Two weeks after my accident onstage, my injuries improve day by day,” he said in a statement.“It’s with the greatest reluctance that I have accepted the medical advice to protect my full recovery by not working in the meantime.”David Semark, McKellen’s understudy who completed the run in London, will play the role in Bristol, Birmingham, Norwich and Newcastle, producers said.McKellen’s stage career stretches back to 1961, where his credits include playing Richard III, King Lear and Macbeth.

Pale Waves have announced a UK headline tour for later this year – you can find all the details below.The Manchester band will hit the road this autumn in support of their fourth album ‘Smitten’, which is due for release on September 20 via Dirty Hit (pre-order/pre-save here).“UK it’s been too long, see you this October,” Pale Waves wrote on social media while confirming a run of 12 shows across the nation that month.The trek will kick off in Norwich on October 3 ahead of further dates in Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Brighton, Bristol, Sheffield, Dundee, Glasgow, Newcastle and Birmingham.On October 17, the group will conclude the tour with a headline gig at Here at Outernet in London.Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST this Friday (July 5) – you’ll be able to buy yours here. Alternatively, fans who pre-ordered ‘Smitten’ before 3pm BST yesterday (July 2) can access a pre-sale now – as can O2 Priority customers.A post shared by PALE WAVES (@palewaves)03 – The Waterfront, Norwich 04 – O2 Academy, Liverpool 05 – Neighbourhood Festival, Manchester 06 – Rock City, Nottingham 08 – Chalk, Brighton 09 – O2 Academy, Bristol 10 – Foundry, Sheffield 11 – Fat Sam’s, Dundee13 – SWG3, Glasgow14 – Boiler Shop, Newcastle 15 – O2 Institute, Birmingham 17 – Here at Outernet, London Pale Waves have already previewed the forthcoming ‘Smitten’ – the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Unwanted’ – with a dreamy ’80s-inspired single, ‘Perfume’.The album was written over two years between the US and the UK, and sees Pale Waves reflecting on their northern roots.

Ellise Shafer Ian McKellen will not return to the national tour of “Players Kings” after an on-stage fall two weeks ago led him to be hospitalized. The actor had previously announced that he would not be finishing the play’s West End shows, but was expected to make a return to the production for its tour of Bristol, Birmingham, Norwich and Newcastle. But the official X account of “Players Kings” shared the news on Monday that McKellen will need more time to recover.

Geordie Shore fan favourite Chloe Ferry has put her luxury home on the market, showing off its cinema, games room and bar as well as many other amenities.The £1.3 million home in Newcastle, which she bought in 2021 for £1.1 million, not only has luxury amenity rooms but also five bathrooms, a walk-in wardrobe and a double garage.The reality TV star also has an enormous kitchen with a quartz kitchen island and worktops, and a fully functioning gym with a StairMaster and boxing bag and weights. Despite posting online that she was the “luckiest girl in the world” when she moved into the house, she put it up for rent in 2022 for a jaw-dropping £7,000 a month, and now it is fully up for sale.

Orlando Weeks has announced a UK headline tour for this autumn, following the release of his new album ‘Loja’. Find all the details below.The former Maccabees frontman will kick off the tour in Newcastle on September 24. He’ll then make stops in Manchester (September 25), Norwich (26), Leeds (27), Bristol (28), Southampton (October 2) and London (3).Weeks’ upcoming tour is scheduled to conclude in Brighton on October 4.

The European Film Academy has joined calls for the immediate release of Belarusian filmmaker and activist Andrei Gnyot, who is currently imprisoned in Serbia and faces imminent extradition to Belarus. Gnyot has fallen foul of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s regime for his role in 2020 demonstrations opposing rigged elections which put Lukashenko back in power for a sixth term. Officially, Gnyot is wanted for tax evasion but his supporters refute the accusations, saying the charges are politically motivated. The EFA said Gnyot faced “imprisonment, torture and even the death penalty” if returned to Belarus. “Andrei Gnyot is recognised by international human rights organisations as a political prisoner,” read its statement. “The Belarusian regime continues to persecute active citizens years after the rigged presidential elections in 2020 to destroy any manifestation of dissent. Searches, arrests, and torture continue unabatedly in Belarus. We urge international organizations, and human rights groups to appeal to the Serbian authorities to prevent the extradition of Andrei Gnyot to Belarus and to secure his immediate release. Time is of the essence; act now to save Andrei Gnyot.”

A drink-driver who a judge said played 'Russian roulette' with lives on a motorway at more than 140mph killed a baby and his aunt in a horror crash.

A tragic incident occurred near York when a man lost his life and five others sustained injuries in a collision involving a Tesla and a double decker bus.

Live TV can be tricky, especially when it comes to technical issues - but BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt knows all too well how to calmly handle these situations. On Saturday morning's show, presenter Charlie and Naga Munchetty gave viewers an insight on what to expect on the upcoming programme, but were soon forced to apologise about the sound.

A nursery worker who fell ill whilst on holiday faces spending months in a Spanish hospital after being rushed in for emergency brain surgery. Millie Jackson, 20, was enjoying a break in Malaga with her boyfriend when she became unwell.

Three starts, three substitutions and no goals for Rasmus Hojlund at the European Championship.

A young woman was rushed to hospital for brain surgery as she enjoyed a holiday to Spain with her boyfriend.

Steven Wilson has announced a 2025 UK and European headline tour. Find all the details below.The Porcupine Tree singer and multi-instrumentalist will be bringing ‘The Overview Tour’ to 11 countries next spring, marking his first solo shows in seven years.The European leg will kick off at Cirkus in Stockholm on May 1, before making stops in Oslo, Dusseldorf, Brussels and more.The UK leg will then begin on May 10 with a show at Beacon in Bristol, which will be followed by two nights at the London Palladium on May 12 and 13.

Kate Nash has announced plans for a UK and European tour. Find all the details below.The star, who recently released her first studio album in six years ‘9 Sad Symphonies’, is set to hit the road for a series of shows kicking off at Glasgow’s Oran Mor on November 21, with further shows in Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, London and Brighton.The UK run will include two shows at the capital’s KOKO venue on November 28 and the O2 Forum Kentish Town on April 9, 2025.

George Clarke is loved for his TV shows including Remarkable Renovations; Old House, New House; Ugly House To Lovely House and Amazing Spaces.The Sunderland-born star, 50, grew up on a council estate and sadly lost his dad in a tragic water-skiing accident when he was just seven years old. He decided he wanted to become an architect aged 12, after spending time around building sites during school holidays as his grandfathers were both builders.

Sir Ian McKellen will not return for the remaining West End performances of Player Kings after he fell from the stage earlier this week.The veteran actor was performing at the Noël Coward Theatre on June 17 when he fell from the stage, reportedly breaking his wrist and sustaining other injuries.According to the play’s production team, McKellen was originally expected to return for yesterday evening’s performance (June 19), after providing a hopeful update on his recovery.However, it has now been announced that the 85-year-old actor will not perform the remaining three London shows, but will hopefully return to the play when it moves to Bristol on July 3.In a post made to the play’s X account, the production team wrote: “We look forward to Ian returning to the production, which begins a national tour in Bristol on Wednesday 3 July, before visiting Birmingham, Norwich and Newcastle.”According to the BBC, McKellen has said that he is having “physiotherapy, light exercise and a lot of essential rest at home”. The actor reportedly spent three nights in hospital.McKellen’s role, Sir John Falstaff, will be played by understudy David Semark for the remaining London shows.Following the incident, the Lord Of The Rings actor made a statement thanking fans for “their kind messages and support”.

Ellise Shafer Ian McKellen will not perform in the final three shows of the West End run of “Player Kings” after suffering a fall on Monday. “Player Kings” announced on social media on Thursday that David Semark would take over McKellen’s role for its final performances in London.

The Struts have announced ‘The Grand Union’ UK and European tour with Barns Courtney – check out all details below.The Derby band are now gearing up to tour in the UK this September, where they’ll be stopping by cities such as Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle before finishing their tour with a show at London’s Roundhouse on October 6.From there, they’ll also be visiting European cities like Paris, Berlin, Warsaw and Prague, with the EU leg of their tour concluding at Milan’s Fabrique on the 21st.The Struts will also be bringing Aylesbury’s Barns Courtney as their special guest for their UK/EU tour. Courtney has previously toured with the band for their headline American tour for their fourth album, ‘Pretty Vicious‘.Speaking about the tour, frontman Luke Spiller shared: “We are really looking forward to getting back out and bringing our best show to date alongside our longterm friend and partner in rock, Barns Courtney.

after supporting Gene’s dad Liam on his current run of arena shows, which are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Oasis’ ‘Definitely Maybe’.Villanelle are due to kick off their first UK tour in Glasgow on November 19. Further dates are scheduled for Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol and Nottingham throughout the month.The final gig will take place at Oslo in Hackney, London on November 28.Tickets for the tour go on general sale at 9am BST this Friday (June 21) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.