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A 15-year-old boy who stabbed a teenager in the heart in Birmingham city centre as he and a friend chatted about cricket has been detained for life with a minimum term of 13 years for his murder. Muhammad Hassam Ali, known as Ali, died in hospital on January 20, hours after he and his friend were followed through the city by two masked males they did not know, before he was stabbed in the chest by one of them as they sat in Victoria Square.

ITV bosses are reportedly lining up former World Champion boxer Barry McGuigan to take part in the most recent instalment of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

Rangers legend Ally McCoist will not be entering the I'm A Celebrity.. Get Me Out Of Here jungle after getting cold feet about taking part on the ITV show for the third time.

A Stirling campaigner who advocates for greater access to higher education for care-experienced young people has been named in a list of 30 women and girls to watch.

A new project, Warmer Homes for Winter, by Lockerbie-based D&G HandyVan is to provide free kindling, kiln dried logs, coat, briquettes and peat to those most in need across the region.

Boyz II Men in the form of ‘It’s Christmastime (In Cleveland Heights)’ – check it out below.The two NFL stars have rung in the yuletide season with the track, which is the first taster of their full-length Christmas themed album ‘A Philly Special Christmas Party’, which is out on November 22.The album is the third in a series of festive charity records under the band name The Philly Specials, which is made up of Jason and his Philadelphia Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata. Their 2023 release ‘A Philly Special Christmas Special’ raised over $3million for a range of Philadelphia-based charities.‘It’s Christmastime (In Cleveland Heights)’ features the distinctive R&B harmony vocals of Boyz II Men, another Philadelphia institution.

Netflix have released a first-look image of Barry Keoghan in the new Peaky Blinders film – check it out below.Production has begun on the forthcoming Peaky Blinders film last month (September 30) – something the streamer confirmed by releasing a first look image of Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby.The film was first confirmed back in June, having been written by Steven Knight and with Tom Harper set to direct. Murphy is also serving as a producer on the project.Steven Knight also recently revealed to Deadline that the film is being set during World War II.

was recommended by MPs after a DCMS investigation back in Spring.The likes of Coldplay, Enter Shikari and Sam Fender have all adopted a levy of their own on huge tours to help save the grassroots, but frustration remains around inactivity from the government and upper echelons of the industry – and the pressure is only mounting, with the call seeming to fall on deaf ears with the government following this week’s budget.While 2023 proved to be “disastrous” and the worst year on record with 125 grassroots music venues shutting their doors, the MVT argue that a tidal wave of closures threatens the fabric of the UK music scene thanks to the recent budget announcement. They argue that £7million in new premises taxes will place over 350 grassroots music venues at immediate risk of closure – threatening more than 12,000 jobs, over £250million in economic activity and the loss of over 75,000 live music events.“The challenges around business rates and grassroots music venues have been known and accepted for over a decade,” said MVT in a statement.

Netflix smash-hit show Squid Game have said they “can’t wait” for the new season, but have asked programme makers to “stop” after season two.The new trailer for the highly anticipated second season of the new show arrived yesterday (October 31), over three years after its first season. The dystopian series follows a competition in which contestants play a series of children’s games hoping to win a life changing cash prize.

Madonna has endorsed Kamala Harris for the upcoming US Presidential Election on November 5.The singer previously endorsed Harris as Vice President in the lead-up to the 2020 election, calling her “intelligent” and “compassionate”, and highlighting the sexism she had faced during the campaign.Now, she’s backed Harris once again in her bid for the presidency.

Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry has announced a solo UK headline tour to take place in March 2025 – check out the full list of shows below.The singer is preparing to release her debut solo album ‘Vicious Creature’ on December 6 via EMI Records, and last week shared the latest single ‘Crocodile Tears’.Now, she has announced a run of six headline shows around the UK, which will kick off with a hometown show at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom on March 20. Dates in Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds will follow, before the run wraps up at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire on March 26.Tickets go on pre-sale at 10am on November 6 for those who have pre-ordered the album, with general sale starting on November 8.

Marina Diamandis has opened up about her experience with bulimia and shared that shame should be taken away from the condition.In her new poetry book Eat The World the singer – formerly known as Marina and the Diamonds – used the form of literary art to tackle an assortment of topics such as relationships and their complexities, the good and bad of living in Los Angeles and how she dealt with bulimia during her 20s.The first taster of her book came in the form of Aspartame, one of the poems in her book that chronicled Diamandis’ move to LA at 20 and trying to get the attention of a man while dealing with her condition. The poem described the singer as “rail thin in a polka dress” with “tooth enamel dissolved by stomach acid”.A post shared by ⭑ MARINA ⭑ (@marinadiamandis)Speaking to BBC about the poem, the ‘How To Be A Heartbreaker’ singer said: “This chapter in my life was like 15 years ago, so I feel very much moved on, and I’m able to talk about it and not feel any kind of shame or self-consciousness.”“I think it’s really important to take that mystery or shame away from it,” she continued: “At the end of the day, it’s like any other mental illness or health issue, and it can be life-threatening, and most of all, for the majority of people, it makes your life a misery.“I think with the subject of eating disorders, there’s so much secrecy around the illness itself, like in terms of maintaining it, or being allowed to exist doing what you’re doing without kind of commentary from other people, because it’s obviously such a harmful thing.”She also added that the physical side effects of the illness are what encouraged her to get better.

Laufey has shared a cover of ‘Santa Baby’ alongside a festive music video featuring Bill Murray. Check it out below.Now Halloween has passed, Laufey has officially switched to Christmas mode, with the latest edition of her ongoing project ‘A Very Laufey Holiday’.

told upon landing her first Louis Vuitton accessories campaign for the brand’s Capucines line. “I gotta put my computer in it, I gotta put this, I gotta put that.

With plummeting temperatures comes an increase in the number of common colds and flu-like ailments doing the rounds. As cases of norovirus, often referred to as the "winter vomiting bug", rise within the UK, it's anticipated many will suffer from such symptoms in the upcoming weeks and months.

Versatile cooking gadgets are worth their weight in gold, providing customisable options to cook all kinds of foods. They can be the secret to quicker and tastier meals, and help to save on energy bills by limiting oven and stove use.

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a block of flats in Edinburgh this afternoon.

An inquest is set to examine whether more support could have been provided to a Scottish soldier who took his own life, amid concerns of a possible 'suicide cluster' within his battalion. Nicki Hart, 33, who served with the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, passed away at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire in February 2022 following a history of mental health struggles.

It's been a spooky week in the Big Brother house, with plenty of surprises in store for the contestants. On Tuesday, a shock backdoor eviction caught the housemates off guard.

EXCLUSIVE: Hamptons Doc Fest announced the full slate of films today for the upcoming 17th edition of the event in Sag Habor, New York, and revealed a group of honorees that includes documentary titan Michael Moore.

On the heels of his triumph with Oscar winner Godzilla Minus One, Takashi Yamazaki is set to write, direct and steer VFX for a new Godzilla film for Toho, the Japanese creator and longtime steward of the franchise, Toho announced on Friday.

The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) has struck a collective agreement with NABET 700-M UNIFOR, Ontario’s union for technical crews in film and TV.

After months of speculation, reality TV stars Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks set tongues wagging after they were caught packing on the PDA in the street - but friends of the former Love Islander are said to be "worried". Rumours of a romance between the two began swirling back in August when they were spotted at a London hotspot together and, according to an onlooker, the pair “looked totally in love” and shared a "very passionate" kiss. Maura also appeared to reference a budding relationship when it was announced that Pete was set to star in this year’s Strictly.

Air fryers may have only become a kitchen staple in recent years, but the first one was actually launched back in 2010 by none other than Philips. So when the brand released its model, the Airfyer 3000 Series Dual Basket, back in April, it seemed only right to give it a whirl, especially now it's heavily discounted, slashed from £179.99 to £139.99.The air fryer has proven so popular that even Zara McDermott raved about it.

Lacey Turner, much adored for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, has left fans in shock with her soap milestone.The 36 year old actress, who first walked onto Albert Square back in 2004 and said farewell six years later, only to return with a bang in 2014, is celebrating an incredible two decades on the acclaimed BBC soap.Taking to Instagram, EastEnders' official account posted a photo of Lacey with her on-screen grandma Big Mo, portrayed by TV legend Laila Morse. "Today marks 20 years since Stacey Slater and Lacey Turner first arrived on our screens, and what a journey it's been! Congratulations Lacey, here's to the next 20!", read the heartwarming caption accompanying the image that caught Lacey grinning ear to ear, clutching a stunning bouquet of flowers.

As we've officially entered November, our minds are firmly set on the upcoming festive season and with Christmas just around the corner, it's time to start planning your perfect party outfits. If you're in need of some inspiration, Debenhams' latest campaign is brimming with sparkly party pieces that'll see you through any Christmas event.

Strictly Come Dancing's Nick Knowles is taking a page out of Robocop's book as he fights to recover from an arm injury.The DIY SOS presenter took to Instagram to flaunt his new support system, weeks after initially injuring his arm in a freak car tyre-changing accident. Sporting new knee and arm braces, Nick told his followers: "New Robocop knee and arm braces.

Katie Price recently underwent a £10k facelift procedure - and now she’s shown off the results. Katie, 46, was seen out sporting her new look for the first time on an outing to a pet shop.

Katie Price's sister, Sophie, has revealed that she's due to give birth today.The 34 year old announced earlier this year that she and her husband Harry Brooks were expecting another little one, with the due date set for November.The pair, who tied the knot in 2022, are already proud parents to their three year old son, Albert. Sophie has been keeping her followers in the loop about her pregnancy journey on Instagram, and hinted on Friday 1 November that she was preparing for a scheduled Caesarean section. She posted a snap which seemed to show a hospital ward, with her holding up a polaroid of herself and Harry.

John Lewis fans know that the arrival of November signals the imminent release of their much-anticipated annual Christmas advert.This year, people have been treated to a teaser trailer while eagerly awaiting the full reveal. In collaboration with Saatchi and Saatchi, the retail giant has released a short clip centred around a striking pink jumper.The heartwarming ad, titled 'Give Knowingly', traces the journey of this standout piece of clothing.

Shayne Ward has been dealt a huge blow ahead of Saturday night's episode of Strictly Come Dancing.The singer is due to take to the dance floor once again with professional partner Nancy Xu, with the upcoming show marking the introduction of Icons Week on the BBC programme. Shayne, 40, and Nancy, 33, will be dancing a Quickstep to hit track Help! by The Beatles.

The brand new Paddington Bear film, Paddington in Peru, is set to grace cinemas on November 8, featuring our favourite bear returning to his original South American roots.To mark the latest installment of the family film series, Fortnum and Mason has unveiled a stunning limited edition hamper brimming with everything you need to get into the Paddington mood.The Paddington In Peru Limited Edition Hamper is now up for grabs at £185, filled with an array of sweet delights and keepsakes to commemorate the new movie launch. With only 600 hampers available, each one comes with a 'Certificate of Pawthenticity' and bears Paddington's 'paw' of approval, indicating it has been 'lovingly made especially for you' by his pals at Fortnum and Mason.

Marco van Belle’s Irish female vampire origin feature Feed has begun shooting in Ireland’s coastal region of County Wexford, which also recently hosted the shoot of Small Things like These, as Metro International Entertainment gears up to launch sales at the AFM.

BBC's The One Show sparked a flurry of viewer complaints as Roman Kemp was seen interviewing his parents Shirlie and Martin.

Norovirus is one of the viruses that commonly circulate during this time of year and is currently spreading in the UK. Implementing effective measures at home could help prevent illness this winter.

With over 200 types of cancer, symptoms can vary widely, making it challenging to know which signs to watch for. One lesser-known warning sign of the disease can actually be noticed on your sheets and pillows each morning.