Much-loved community café 'won't be the last' to close on busy Stockport high street

Prince William returned to Royal duties after his summer break, but he hasn’t lost his holiday beard, which had people talking when he first revealed the facial growth a few weeks good.The Prince of Wales also looked like he had a healthy tan as he visited an art project created by former homeless in his first official trip out since the summer holidays. William and wife Kate's Homewards project – a campaign which aims to develop a blueprint for eradicating homelessness in all its forms – is the force behind the art attraction which opened at the Saatchi Gallery in London in August.

A young woman who was killed in a horror crash in Perthshire tragically died just two days before her 20th birthday.

A Slice Of Fairness led by Audience Strategies, demonstrating how Aslice distributed $422,000 to over 27,000 producers from 57 countries since it first started.“We developed a revenue-sharing software that worked–without any corporate funding or influence,” they wrote in a statement. “Aslice has always been dedicated to ensuring music producers are compensated fairly, driven by a simple yet profound principle: share with the artists you love.”However, the report also pointed to the “the challenging dynamics of the electronic music industry”, adding that it did not make a profit whilst operating.

Jeremy Saulnier is one of the most exciting filmmakers working today. Unfortunately, it’s been quite a while since we’ve seen some of his work.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are enjoying some down time after back-to-back promo tours.

New research has discovered that menopausal women who consume 30 different types of plants a week have seen a significant improvement in their physical and psychological symptoms. The study, carried out by King's College London and the science and nutrition firm Zoe, tracked 70,000 UK-based participants for an average of seven months, encouraging them to adhere to a plant-based diet.

Blue’ s Antony Costa attends the 5th anniversary gala of "Mamma Mia! The Party" at The O2 Arena.This comes after the singer was hailed as a "Greek god" on Wednesday's episode of Loose Women.The 43 year old pop star joined ABBA legend Bjorn Ulvaeus to chat about his role as Nikos in Mamma Mia! The Party at the O2. Bjorn couldn't help but praise Antony, saying: "He is Nikos! He's lost some weight he looks like a Greek God, doesn't he?” Antony, clearly chuffed with the compliment, thanked Bjorn while Charlene White quipped: "If I say it, I'll get into trouble so I'm glad you've said it, Bjorn!” Discussing their experience at the show, Janet Street-Porter humorously expressed her concern for Antony's safety around the women, to which Bjorn added: "Especially now he's lost the weight!” Antony shared a recent incident where a woman got a bit too excited during a scene, making suggestive noises while filming him on her phone.

Jamie Lang Serial Maven Studios has given Variety exclusive access to the trailer for Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson’s “So Surreal: Behind the Masks,” a Native American documentary world premiering at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. The film follows Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond (“Reel Injun,” “Red Fever”) as he studies the anthropological connection between Yup’ik and Northwest Coast ceremonial masks and surrealist artists inspired by them.

Patrick Mahomes‘ family has been in the spotlight since the Kansas City Chief star’s meteroric rise in the NFL!

Taylor Swift is set to appear at the NFL season opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens this evening (Thursday, September 5)!

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen are set to lead a limited series on the JonBenét Ramsey case at Paramount+, Variety has learned. The show was first reported to be in the works back in March, but it had not landed at Paramount+ at that time.

EXCLUSIVE: Myriad Pictures has acquired the U.S. rights to the adventure-comedy Las Tres Sisters (previously known as Sisters) with plans to release it in theaters in the first quarter of 2025.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Lloyd Lee Choi’s feature adaptation “Lucky Lu” will begin filming in New York City later this year. Based on Choi’s live-action short, “Same Old,” “Lucky Lu” tells the story of a Chinese delivery driver in New York City who discovers his e-bike has been stolen.

EXCLUSIVE: The L.A.-based Screamfest Horror Film Festival has unveiled the first wave lineup for its 24th edition, taking place at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood from October 8-17.

The NFL kicks off its new season with a Super Bowl LVII rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens.

Shayne Ward is getting ready to step out on the Strictly Come Dancing floor for the upcoming 20th series, and he’s sporting a whole new look to go with it. As the celebrities start rehearsals, Shayne was spotted leaving the studios with a ‘new look’.

Alex Ritman Artists4Ceasefire, the industry collective that has been pushing for an end to the current war in Gaza (and whose pin badges were worn by various attendees at this year’s Oscars ceremony), is spearheading a new initiative calling for a halt to illegal arms sales to Israel. Through a partnership with artist Shepard Fairey and several charities — including Oxfam America, ActionAid USA and War Child Alliance/Children in Conflict — the group has launched a call to action bearing the message “Ceasefire Now, Stop Weapons, Save Lives” that urges the halt to what it says are “weapons transfers that violate U.S.

Veteran TV creator and showrunner Hank Steinberg has entered a broadcast direct deal with Fox Entertainment where he executive produces the upcoming medical drama Doc. Under the pact, Steinberg, creator and executive producer of the hit CBS series Without A Trace, will be developing new, Fox-owned scripted dramas for the network.

preempted the official start of NYFW with a stripped-back show for 140 people, a handful of the world’s most famous women— and Naomi Campbell among them—attended the Bulgari Studio Party at the penthouse of The Refinery at Domino. The spring-summer 2025 fashion season has begun, and so too have the parties.Dakota Johnson continued to play the New Age bohemian with a pendulous amulet swinging from her neck.

Whether you're a skincare enthusiast or just starting to dabble in beauty products, everyone should have a go-to skincare routine. It doesn't need to be fancy or pricey, but as Louise Thompson and her mum Karen Thompson have shown, a little TLC for your skin can keep it looking fresh, plump, and youthful over the years.

52-part video series, “Who TF Did I Marry?” with Natasha Rothwell set to develop and star in the project. Rothwell, 43, is best known for “The White Lotus,” for which she earned an Emmy nomination. In the TikToks, which played out over 52 videos that add up to over eight hours of material, Johnson, an Atlanta transplant from New Jersey, documented her relationship with her ex-husband, who she said was a “pathological liar.” “I did not pay attention to the United Nations of red flags,” she said in the first video, posted in February.“And I’m paying the consequences for that.”She earned over 3 million followers in two weeks, and the series has over 450 million impressions on social media.

Angelique Jackson Lionsgate motion picture group exec Kamala Avila-Salmon is pivoting to producing — signing a two-year, first-look feature film deal at the studio. Avila-Salmon has served as head of inclusive content for the motion picture group since 2020 and will hand over leadership of the department to her longtime lieutenant Tayanna Todd. Avila-Salmon will take several unnamed projects with her as she launches her new company, Kas Kas Productions.

Shopping for the new season wardrobe just got easier and lighter on our wallets! For those savvy style hunters wanting pieces that are not only long-lasting but also versatile, its all about shunning fleeting trends to treasure our buys for longer. And when we caught a glimpse of London-based content creator Olivia Purvis flaunting her stunning Aligne coat, we did a serious double-take.

Swans have had be be moved from a Glasgow park following "appalling attacks" that left one cygnet dead.

Melissa McCarthy (The Little Mermaid) and Clive Owen (Monsieur Spade) are set to lead the cast of a JonBenét Ramsey limited series, from Yellowstone producers MTV Entertainment Studios & 101 Studios, which has been given an official series greenlight at Paramount+.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Warner Bros. Discovery is consolidating its Global Themed Entertainment licensing group — whose purview includes the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attractions at Universal’s theme parks — and Studio Tours & Retail group under one umbrella. The new division, dubbed Warner Bros.

UPDATE, with video: Seems safe to say that Whoopi Goldberg and her fellow panelists on ABC’s The View won’t be rooting for Dancing With The Stars‘ contestant and fake heiress Anna Delvey this season.

EXCLUSIVE: Madelaine Petsch (The Strangers: Chapter 1) and Jacob Scipio (Bad Boys: Ride or Die) have been tapped to star in Maintenance Required, a new romantic comedy for Future Artists Entertainment, Luber Roklin Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, on which Petsch will also serve as an executive producer.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Netflix has dropped the first trailer for the docuseries “Mr. McMahon,” which traces the rise and fall of former WWE head Vince McMahon. The trailer features snippets of interviews with WWE legends like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, and Paul “Triple H” Levesque.

Loose Women’s Nadia Sawalha didn’t hold back on a recent episode of the ITV show when she hit out against a co-star’s habits, claiming that they had “a problem”. During Thursday, 5 September’s episode of Loose Women the panellists, Nadia, Kaye Adams, GK Barry and Frankie Bridge, discussed the idea of banning phones from restaurants - causing a heated debate to erupt. As part of the segment, the group looked into how one bistro had banned the use of mobile phones a year ago - a move which had led to more diners ordering from the dessert menu, so they could extend their stay and continue their conversations.

Joey King kicked off New York Fashion Week with a Longchamp event on Wednesday evening (September 4) held at Location05 in Hudson Yards, New York City.

The troubled epicentre of a mental health care scandal is expected to reopen after shocking abuse revelations saw it shut for two years, bosses have said.

Manchester City are set to get their Champions League campaign underway later this month. In a repeat of the 2023 final, Pep Guardiola's side host Inter Milan at the Etihad Stadium first up on September 18.

letter, Coors’ company executives said its human resources team began making plans in March to broaden the view of its DEI policies to ensure all employees “know they are welcome.” The beer giant said it would halt all DEI trainings, scuttle requiring suppliers to meet diversity goals, and tie executive compensation solely to business performance rather than “aspirational representation goals.”The company also said it would stop participating in the Human Rights Campaign’s “Corporate Equality Index,” an annual survey that ranks companies based on the existence of their LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination policies, as well as employee benefit policies that recognize same-sex relationships, LGBTQ-headed families, or transgender identities as valid.Starbuck has primarily been targeting companies whose consumer base is perceived as socially conservative, including beer and spirit manufacturers, retail chains, automotive brands like Ford Motor Company, motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson, or agricultural-related companies like Tractor Supply Co. or John Deere.But his campaign appears to be aimed at eventually intimidating or forcing all major corporations — even those with liberal customer bases — into dropping DEI policies, which conservatives claim are a form of “reverse racism” that prioritize the hiring and advancement of people from various minority groups over allegedly more “qualified” heterosexual and cisgender white employees.

Now that we've entered September, the season for camping excursions and seaside days isn't over yet. And lugging around your pricey or bulky Bluetooth speaker on days out isn't always a sound decision.

Ghosts is returning next month!