Mum in 'utter disbelief' as 'Brexit threatens to trash daughter's Barcelona dream'

Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe was visibly emotional as she revealed that her character's cancer storyline 'hits home'. The 41 year old, who has played Mercedes McQueen on the Channel 4 drama since 2006, is currently involved in a plot where her character faces bowel cancer following the show's time jump.

It took Jadon Sancho just 50 minutes for Chelsea to do something that had been almost 18 months in the making at Manchester United. In his first start at his new club on Saturday against West Ham, Sancho didn't take long to make a mark.

There are fish and chip shops as far as the eye can see and the air is filled with the sickly-sweet aroma of candy floss combined with freshly fried donuts. Walking past the shop fronts I can hear the beeps of arcade machines, accompanied by the occasional clatter of 2p coins hitting metal.

Homes were damaged and an elderly lady was treated by paramedics after a 'significant thunderstorm' resulted in multiple lightning strikes across a county, fire service bosses have revealed.

Tyson Fury acknowledged Daniel Dubois' potential after they sparred together.

Pete Wicks has said he wants Strictly Come Dancing viewers to "give him a chance" in the competition. The former The Only Way is Essex star was among the 15 stars to perform for the first time during week one of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (September 21).

Lauren Mayberry treated fans to a live preview of her upcoming single ‘Something In The Air’ during a performance in the US this week – check out footage below.The Chvrches frontwoman has been gradually sharing singles since announcing her solo career last summer, and this week teased that her latest, called ‘Something In The Air’, will be arriving on October 1.The artist gave the track a live preview during one of Bleachers’ trio of shows at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, where Mayberry performed as support on Thursday (September 19).The new single kicks things up a notch from her sombre piano-led 2023 track ‘Are You Awake?’ and borrows some Chvrches-style melodrama after the edgy pop-leaning singles ‘Shame’ and ‘Change Shapes‘.Check out fan-shot footage of ‘Something In The Air’ below.Last year, Mayberry told NME that her new material was “born out of things that I couldn’t or wouldn’t write in the band”.“The worst writing sessions were when I went in with someone who didn’t really understand what I was talking about and we would just write a sort of shit Chvrches song,” she said.“I was like, ‘This is a nice afternoon, but what’s the point in this?’ There’s already a universe where I can make that and I enjoy it. I don’t see why I would want to make the Tesco own brand version of that.

The Who‘s Pete Townshend has revealed that he admires Taylor Swift.The guitarist and co-founder of The Who was discussing the art of songwriting with the What It Takes podcast earlier this summer.“I’m a song dreamer in a sense,” he told the podcast. “So I love the great songwriters of my father’s era, Gershwin and so on. And also the great songwriters of today, past The Beatles and all the rest of them to Taylor Swift.”Townshend went on to praise Swift, saying: “I love what she does, too.

Chappell Roan is opening up about her politics.

Liam Gallagher's stint at Wembley Arena for the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois bout has been met with ridicule from some quarters of the public.

Ruth Langsford has removed her husband Eamonn Holmes’ stairlift from their marital home, a source has revealed.

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has said that Labour is failing to deliver the change it promised voters in Scotland at the UK general election.

For a quintessential British dinner, it's hard to beat sausages and mash, but this mouth-watering stew takes it to the next level - and it's all cooked in one pot.

Tom Parker Bowles, son of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has revealed that his mother was 'strict' about the food she allowed her children to eat. In a recent article for You magazine, he shared some of his mother's favourite family recipes and recalled the foods he wasn't allowed as a child due to her disapproval.

Princess Charlotte, who is third in line to the throne, had to return an incredibly lavish gift she received as a newborn. The now-nine year old princess was presented with a £36,000 item when she was born back in May 2015.

Strictly Come Dancing has found itself at the centre of a 'fix' debate after fans on social media questioned one contestant's edge in the competition. Former Love Island favourite Tasha Ghouri and her partner Aljaz Skorjanec wowed the judges with their cha cha, dancing to Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso', securing an impressive 30 points that put them up with the leaders on Saturday night.

Durie’s Boxing Club had four wins in their first ever Boxing Alliance Scotland home show.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left astonished after judge Shirley Ballas planted a kiss on colleague Motsi Mabuse during the first live instalment of the current season.

A mum who donated her late son's heart has received a stunning letter showing the incredible impact of her selfless decision. "You have given us a second chance to live with many happy tomorrows. We as a family will be able to see the sun rise and set, allow him to feel the rain and sun on his face, hear the wind in the trees, and listen to the birds sing. He will be able to hug and be hugged" - these are the heartfelt words Anna-Louise Bates read when she received the message from the parent whose son received the life-saving heart transplant.

The champion of the World Gurning Championships has been crowned - for a record 19th time. And Tommy Mattinson has vowed not to stop there.

Zara McDermott has shared a message after he return to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. The documentary maker was seen in the studio audience as the BBC One dance contest's first live show of the series took place on Saturday night (September 21).

A Manchester famer has blasted motorists who called up and abused her staff, outraged over a 60-year-old tradition.

The BBC Radio 2 star, Rylan Clark, and his mum Linda experienced an amusing mix-up on their recent getaway to Marbella.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were quick to pick up on a 'low-key iconic' moment just minutes into the first live show of the series. It was a spectacular night on Saturday (September 21) in the ballroom as all 15 new couples performed for the first time.

Oasis are reportedly in talks for a documentary about their long-awaited reunion ahead of next year’s OASIS LIVE ’25 tour.Following the reconciliation of estranged brothers Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher and a UK and Ireland tour planned for next year, it seems their much-celebrated reform may now be brought to the screen in the form of a documentary.According to an insider who spoke to The Sun, AppleTV+ bosses are reportedly vying to capture the brothers in the run-up to their trek next summer in a documentary similar to the Beatles’ Get Back, which showed the making of the iconic band’s 1970 album ‘Let It Be’.“This is set to be the film of the decade, with Apple TV+ proposing huge money to bag the rights to this documentary,” an insider told the newspaper.“They are facing competition from other streamers such as Amazon Prime and Netflix but Apple have thrown all their weight behind this one.“Fans can expect it to be in the same style as the Beatles documentary which gave a never-before-seen insight into the band.”Oasis were previously the subject of the 2016 documentary Oasis: Supersonic, which charted their roots and rise to music superstardom.

Eagles paid tribute to their late collaborator JD Souther with a dedication of ‘Heartache Tonight’ during the first night of their Las Vegas Sphere residency.JD Souther, an American singer-songwriter and actor, died earlier this week at the age of 78. His death was first confirmed by a representative for the Eagles, who told the Los Angeles Times that he died “peacefully” in his home in New Mexico.The band shared a tribute to Souther on Thursday (September 19) via their website, writing: “We have lost a brother, a friend and a brilliant collaborator, and the world has lost a great songwriter, a pioneer of the Southern California sound that emerged in the 1970s.”Now, they’ve dedicated an emotional rendition of ‘Heartache Tonight’ to Souther, who co-wrote the 1979 track. They played the song during the first performance of their residency at the Nevada megavenue on Friday (September 20).“I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge a couple of people,” Don Henley told the audience before playing the song, which was the final one of the evening.

The National performed a cover of Echo & The Bunnymen‘s ‘Bring On The Dancing Horses’ with The War On Drugs‘ Adam Granduciel during a performance in Toronto this weekend – check out footage below.The National and The War On Drugs kicked off their co-headlining ‘Zen Diagram’ tour this month, which has so far seen them perform in cities across North America including New York, Columbia and Philadelphia.On Friday night (September 20), the bands performed at Budweiser Stage in Toronto where The National treated fans to their cover of Echo & The Bunnymen’s 1985 track ‘Bring On The Dancing Horses’ with special guest Granduciel.Check out fan shot footage of the performance below.The National also performed favourites like ‘I Need My Girl’, ‘About Today’ and ‘Fake Empire’ throughout their set.Over the coming weeks, the tour is due to hit cities including Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles before wrapping up in Mexico City. You can purchase any remaining tickets here.While appearing at Glastonbury The National hinted to NME that they were in the “gardening phase” of writing new music.“There’s a lot of music, so that means a lot of new music for us to play,” bassist Scott Devendorf shared.

If you’re looking to disconnect from city life and unwind in the countryside then look no further. In the heart of Somerset, nearby popular tourist spots Bath and Wells, is luxury glamping experience Hadspen Glamping, with three idyllic safari-style canvas lodges set on a five-acre field surrounded by livestock.

Victoria Beckham showed off her close relationship to her mum, 'ageless' Jackie Adams, as she proudly wrapped a loving arm around her for a chic mirror selfie at her London boutique this week.The mother-and-daughter duo visited Victoria's flagship Dover Street store ahead of showing her new collection at Paris Fashion week and the pair popped to her boutique to shop new outfits together. Sharing an update to her Instagram Story with her 33 million followers, Victoria, 50, wrapped an arm around her youthful-looking mum and posed for a mirror selfie.The mother-of-four looked incredible as she tried on chic little black dresses and later explained to her followers that she was also picking something for her mum, 73, to wear for the show.

As the leaves turn and the chill sets in, fashion-forward folks are on the hunt for that perfect autumn coat. River Island's latest offering has become the talk of the town, with shoppers dubbing it their "dream coat".This ultra-soft sensation is flying off the shelves, so if you're eyeing it as your new seasonal must-have, best to snap it up pronto.The Faux Fur Short Plush Jacket, which has caused quite a stir on social media for its sumptuous texture and chic look, is still up for grabs in three gorgeous hues on River Island's website.

Nick Knowles is one of the 15 celebrities taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing, but it's been revealed that he has a secret dance background, which could give him a huge advantage in taking home the Glitterball trophy. It comes as a past TV appearance has resurfaced where the DIY SOS star can be seen throwing some impressive dance moves.

Princess Anne and Lady Louise Windsor were caught sharing a heart-warming moment during a royal event earlier this summer.The Princess Royal attended the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo back in August, where her young niece was there to welcome her in her new role. Recently shared snaps by a royal enthusiast on social media show Anne grinning at Louise, 20, as she descends the steps to take her place in the Royal Box.

John Barrowman has confessed to experiencing suicidal thoughts following the scandal surrounding his on-set behaviour.The Doctor Who star had previously acknowledged exposing himself on set, but had downplayed it as mere "tomfoolery" and "high-spirited behaviour" intended to entertain colleagues. However, in a recent interview with the Mirror, he revealed that the scandal took a toll on his mental health.

A man who created a garden pub in tribute of his father could soon be the owner of the world's best backyard boozer. Len Lavelle constructed 'Bucko's Bar' as a homage to his 90 year old father, affectionately nicknamed 'Bucko'.

Isle of Wight Festival boss John Giddings has said that Oasis are likely to decline an offer to headline Glastonbury because of the festival’s low artist fees.In August, the newly-reformed Britpop group shut down reports about a potential slot at Glastonbury, and said they would not be appearing at “any other festivals next year”, with their 2025 reunion tour existing as their exclusive performances.Speaking at ‘Experience 25’ – an exhibition celebrating the history of the IOW Fest – Giddings explained (via The Mirror) that both his own festival and Glastonbury “can’t afford” to have Oasis as headliners anyway, “because they want money”.The festival boss said that other acts, however, would perform at Glastonbury “for 10p”.Giddings is a music agent and promotor, and serves as the managing director of Solo Music Agency. He has previously worked for the likes of David Bowie, and represented artists such as Lady Gaga, The Police and Simple Minds.Glastonbury famously offers low pay for artists.

A prisoner released early has told how he's living in a tent under a bridge over the M4 motorway. "I would rather reoffend and go back to prison than be homeless," said Warren Rees, 39. "When I was behind bars, it's scary. There's violence happening, and it's hard. But out here you are all on your own.