Oldham Coliseum announces pop-up theatre plans a year after historic venue closed its doors

Thrust onto the world stage from birth, Prince George would be forgiven for being nervous at times. The second-in-line to the throne was spotted looking "awkward" during a ceremony back in 2022, whilst a body language expert has claimed dad Prince William appeared to make a touching gesture of comfort.

Humza Yousaf has denied his government is not taking enough action on school violence after figures revealed a 53.6 per cent increase from pre-pandemic incidents.

An Edinburgh man has been left shaken after two teen yobs allegedly pulled a knife on him when he confronted them for trying to break into a flat.

Good Morning Britain was criticised for a cringe-worthy April Fools' joke that left Charlotte Hawkins shocked. The ITV presenter was the victim of an unexpected prank on the show, which involved her accidentally breaking a pearl necklace that once belonged to Marilyn Monroe.

For people in Scotland and the rest of the UK, April will be a month full of changes when it comes to laws, regulations and finances - so it's important to be prepared.

An amazing mum from Newarthill is the latest recipient of the Wishaw Press’ Say it with Flowers Award.

When Deadline chronicles the passing of industry execs, filmmakers and actors, there are often asks to donate to certain causes, in lieu of flowers. Paula Weinstein, the Emmy-winning producer of Truman, Recount and films like The Perfect Storm and The Fabulous Baker Boys, put forth the most unusual posthumous request.

Elon Musk has led this year’s April Fool pranks, telling his 179.5million followers on X (formerly Twitter, owned by him) that he’s off to a new job – at Disney.

Kaley Cuoco, the star of The Big Bang Theory, has shared a heartwarming post on Instagram to celebrate her daughter Matilda's first birthday.The 38-year-old actress posted a video reel filled with her favourite moments from the past year with her little one. Alongside the post, which was set to the tune of Gabby Barrett's 'Growin' Up Raising You', Kaley wrote: "Matilda you are 1! Best year of our lives .. you are a gift from above and have brought the deepest perfect joy to our entire family! Dada and I love you more than we could possibly ever explain.

Paris Fury may be married to a champion boxer and live a life of luxury, but she still knows a bargain when she sees one and isn't one to unnecessarily splash out.The wife of Tyson Fury proved just that this Easter weekend as she showed off the range of treats she picked up for their seven children, which were all very affordable.Taking to Instagram, Paris shared a snap of some Easter chocolate she had picked up for the kids from Asda, quipping that you 'can't beat' the supermarket giant. Amongst the stash was chocolate Easter-themed coins, which cost just 90p a bag, as well as their white chocolate bunnies, which retail for £1.50 each.

In her first public post since leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house and snubbing the ITV show's final last month, Ekin-Su Culculoglu has revealed that she "lost herself".The reality star, 29, quickly went from being a fan favourite to one of the most criticised contestants on the show, and has since kept a low-profile - snubbing both TV and social media appearances. But returning with a post to her 3.8M followers, which featured carousel of pictures, Ekin-Su shared that she has taken time to "reflect". "Just a little message to say hi," she wrote in the lengthy caption.

Lucy Watson has opened up on the traumatic birth story of her son, as she revealed she feared for his life as well as her own.The Made In Chelsea star, 33, gave birth to her first child with husband James Dunmore, 34, last month and has now revealed how her labour left her fearing the worst both for herself and her baby. Sharing her birth story on TikTok, she said: "I was really worried about my son and I thought there was a chance we were going to lose him and I really worried for my own life as well." She continued: "The midwife checked me and his head had come out of my cervix that was like a mass of swelling, she was concerned by that because his head looked so swollen and sore.

Shakira is telling all in a new interview.

Economists are warning that an increase to the UK's minimum wage could make it harder to keep inflation low, which could mean it takes longer for interest rates to come down.

Car finance firms could be seeing an issue "on par" with the PPI scandal, according to one consumer compensation expert.

The wait is almost over for Manchester City supporters as the club's highly-anticipated Netflix docuseries releases tomorrow.

It's one of the impressive landmarks around. Climb the 3,560ft Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, and you'll be rewarded with stunning views.

Emmerdale star Lucy Pargeter has been told she 'doesn't age' as she gave a glimpse at her previous career before becoming known for playing Chas Dingle in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon ignored backlash to her sweet Easter post as she stunned with a glamourous appearance instead. The actress received unexpected criticism from some of her social media followers after sharing a series of pictures over the weekend.

Michelle Keegan spent Easter weekend away from home as she soaked up the sun in Australia, where she is currently filming the second series of Ten Pound Poms.The 36-year-old former Coronation Street actress shared a selection of snaps to Instagram as she explored Sydney, where she is joined by her husband, TOWIE star Mark Wright, 37. Michelle dressed for the warm Australia weather in a pair of tiny denim shorts and a neon top as she looked over a beach and out to the ocean.

This Morning hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary were left speechless when The Only Way Is Essex stars Amy Childs and Lauren Goodger joined them on the sofas. It comes as Lauren, 37, is set to rejoin TOWIE after twelve years. In the years since they first shot to fame on the reality show, both Amy and Lauren's lives have changed massively, with both of them having since done away with the 'vajazzles' that the TOWIE cast became known for.

James Argent has been feeling better than ever over the last few years after undergoing a gastric band procedure in 2021, losing nearly 14 stone.The TOWIE star, 36, has now opened up on how bad his health battle really got, admitting that doctors told him he was 'on death row' following the Covid-19 lockdown, which saw him rise to 27 stone. "I remember the doctors saying to 'you're on death row' and things like that, it was bad.

Coronation Street fans have said they're 'not against it' as they think they have spotted a potential new couple on the street. As viewers of the ITV soap know, Adam Barlow hasn't quite been himself since the breakdown of his marriage to wife Sarah Barlow.

Palworld has hinted that their April Fools’ day dating sim expansion joke could become a reality.Yesterday (March 31) Pocketpair shared a video announcing Palworld: More Than Just Pals, a dating sim based in the Palworld universe, as an early April Fool’s day prank.The 90-second trailer introduces a number of Pals alongside one-line dating bios and a number of flirty interactions that quickly veer into more questionable actions. “Will you remain friends or fall in love,” started the accompanying description.

Following comments made last year during the “Men” press tour that he would step away from directing and stick with screenwriting, filmmaker Alex Garland evidently hasn’t changed his mind after helming his latest film, “Civil War.” In a new interview with The Guardian, the U.K. outlet spoke with the filmmaker about his latest political thriller and, in the process, learned Garland is sticking to his previous claim.

Julianne Moore. “I was saying to my wife, some of the dialogue that I have, I would open a script and go, ‘My god, it’s such a delight to say some of these lines,’” Curran, 54 (“Ray Donovan,” “The Flash”) told The Post. “Some of the lines were so fruity, so cutting, so naughty — and, so poignant and tender.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has muted the comments section of his X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts after the rapper returned to social media following the raid on both his LA and Florida homes. In an Instagram post that marked his return to the platform, Combs posted various photos of his 1-year-old daughter, Love, dressed in a floral dress and pink coat with a matching floral bag. “HAPPY EASTER from Baby Love,” he wrote on Sunday to mark the holiday.

Fox News in a statement. “It’s fitting she chose to leave on Easter as it was one of her favorite holidays and now, of course, Easter will have a deeper significance for me and my family.”Rush also appeared in “Ben Casey,” “Dr.

In the winter, in particular, I love a bowl of soup as my ‘go to dish’ for lunch, but I try and be good and not always have bread with it!

full report into the state of the sector for 2023, showing the “disaster” facing live music with venues closing at a rate of around two per week. Presented at Westminster, the MVT echoed their calls for a levy on tickets on gigs at arena size and above and for major labels and such to pay back into the grassroots scene, arguing that “the big companies are now going to have to answer for this”.The Featured Artists Coalition – a trade union body representing the needs of musicians and artists in the UK – then wrote to NME to argue that while the survival of venues is “essential”, any kind of ‘Premier League’ model to be adopted by the industry needs to take into account keeping creators in pocket and being able to exist, as well as ways to open up the world of music to different genres, backgrounds and audiences.“What good is it keeping venues open if artists can’t afford to perform in them?” asked FAC CEO David Martin.Now the debate has been taken to the UK government, after last Tuesday (March 26) saw the Culture Media & Sport Committee hold evidence sessions with figures from across the industry to see what can be done.“The first impact we need to realise is that is 125 communities that have lost access to live music on their doorstep,” Music Venue Trust CEO Mark Davyd told the hearing.

Oliver Anthony, the US singer-songwriter who went viral with his song ‘Rich Men North Of Richmond’ last year, has released his debut album.The country-folk artist dropped ‘Hymnal Of A Troubled Man’s Mind’ independently on Easter Sunday (March 31) which features previously released songs interspersed with spoken-word Gospel passages.Alongside tracks like ‘I’ve Got to Get Sober’ and ‘Doggonit’ is one new song called ‘Momma’s Been Hurting’.The artist collaborated with Dave Cobb on the production side of things, while instrumental arrangements were recorded in “a once-vibrant-but-now-decaying church in Savannah, Georgia,” per a press release.A post shared by Oliver Anthony (@oliver_anthony_music_)In a statement (per Consequence) the artist – real name Christopher Anthony Lunsford – shared: “’Hymnal Of A Troubled Man’s Mind’ is the story of my life, from 2013 until 2023. It is intended for the listener to sit down in a quiet place, undistracted, and just listen beginning to end.

Alison Hammond was left branding a prank played on her during her return to This Morning 'awful' as viewers had their say. The presenter was back fronting the ITV daytime show on Monday (April 1) following a month-long break.

Gemma Atkinson was quick to clarify before being subject to 'bad mum comments' while on holiday with Gorka Marquez and their kids. The family have ditched the UK for a bit of fun in the sun in Tenerife ahead of Gemma's return to her radio job and Gorka's return to the stage.

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall admitted he wasn't feeling '100%' before sharing a sweet tribute to his daughter. The actor kept active over the Bank Holiday weekend as he made the most of the drier weather with bike rides and a trip to the beach.

Is there trouble in paradise for The Golden Bachelor‘s Gerry Turner and his wife Theresa Nist? A new report says everything is fine, and there’s some reasonable explanations, too!

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has declared his love for his adoring fans in an update from his country-wide tour before he asked his fans a two-word question.