Over 50 police officers have stormed a dozen homes across Greater Manchester this morning in huge operation

Ex-Strictly Come Dancing stars James and Ola Jordan have thrilled fans with their recreation of Hugh Grant's iconic dance scene from Love Actually in a hilarious new clip. James, 45, portrayed Hugh's character David while wife Ola, 41, took on the role of his unhappy receptionist - played by Meg Wynn Owen in the film.

After enjoying some downtime in The Bahamas, Victoria and David Beckham have headed to Miami with their children to continue their festive celebrations. Victoria, 49, and David, 48, have been holidaying with their eldest son Brooklyn, 24, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 28, as well as their two youngest children, Cruz, 18, and Harper, 11.The pair's son Romeo, 20, has been absent from the festivities so far.

Charlotte Dawson has shared that she's been left stressed and exhausted over the Christmas period, as she tries to make the festive season special for her children.The TV star, who is currently starring in a Beauty and The Beast pantomime in Blackpool, shared some photos of herself and her two sons Noah, two, and Jude, five months, in some matching Grinch pyjamas. Alongside the snaps, she penned the caption: "Merry Christmas Eve Eve my darlings ..

Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier, 20, and his younger brother Freddie, 19, will be spending Christmas with their father Jeff and his wife Kate. Their grandmother, Jackiey Budden, is reportedly not included in any plans over the festive season and has been left "tremendously sad" over the snub. Jackiey, who is mum to the late Jade Goody, is said to "do anything to see the boys" but has been frozen out.

Hollyoaks' star Jamie Lomas has shared a heartbreaking post on social media, revealing he hasn't seen his eldest son in six years. The actor expressed his longing to be reunited with his son as he celebrated his 18th birthday as he shared a video of them together on his social media. Jamie, who is also known for his stint on I'm A Celebrity, opened up about the pain of not being able to see his children.

Guy Lodge Film Critic Quick, silly and lent weight only by the costume department’s copious wigs and furs, “The Crime Is Mine” finds tireless French auteur François Ozon in the playful period pastiche mode of “Potiche” and “8 Women.” It’s a film less about any frenetic onscreen shenanigans as it is about its own mood board of sartorial and cinematic reference points — Jean Renoir, Billy Wilder, some vintage Chanel — and as such it slips down as fizzily and forgettably as a bottle of off-brand sparkling wine. This story of an aspiring stage star standing trial for a top impresario’s murder (and making the most of her moment in the tabloid flashbulbs) may be based on a nearly 90-year-old play, but for those versed more in Hollywood and Broadway than in French theater, Ozon’s adaptation resembles a kind of diva fanfic: What if Roxie Hart went up against Norma Desmond, except in rollicking 1930s Paris? As it happens, Georges Berr and Louis Verneuil’s 1934 comedy “Mon crime” has twice been adapted into Hollywood screwball romps: 1937’s Carole Lombard vehicle “True Confession” and the lesser 1946 remake “Cross My Heart,” starring Betty Hutton.

A Biggar group has expressed its interest in purchasing an old school for community use.

Scots have been warned that a period of heavy snow and rain in the days following Christmas could lead to travel chaos, flooding and power cuts.

That time of year has finally come again - it's Christmas Eve, meaning there's just one more sleep until the big day.

Two teens have tragically been killed in a three vehicle horror smash just three days before Christmas.

Police Scotland has appealed to the public for information after a man who has been missing for nearly a week. Anthony Elder was last seen on Monday, December 18.

Sir Tom Jones was visibly struggling to make his decision on who to send home during Saturday night's episode of The Voice UK.

The Bear will air in 2024, it has been confirmed.The hit TV series follows life inside a sandwich shop kitchen as award-winning chef Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) tries to turn it into a high-end restaurant.According to Vanity Fair, White is set to spend some time “with some chefs” in January and the majority of the new season will play out within the newly-opened restaurant’s kitchen. It is unknown what the new season’s episode order will be.The series was renewed for a third season on broadcaster FX earlier this year, not long after the second season aired in June.NME named the show the best series of 2023, writing: “No other series has since proved better at showing the shit endlessly hitting the fan, but it was the flashbacks, side-steps and breath-catching across these 10 perfect episodes that charred, sliced and tenderized harder than any of the kitchen chaos.

The UK home secretary has apologized for making a joke about spiking his wife’s drink with a date rape drug.

Love Story actor Ryan O’Neal was buried Saturday next to his longtime lover Farrah Fawcett.

British actor Ian Pepperell has died after long illness aged 53, the BBC has announced.

British stand-up comedian and actor Lee Mack fears the death of the traditional TV sit-com is upon us.

Despite being settled and happy in Montecito, California, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reported to be thinking about a move to LA. The couple have suffered a number of setbacks this year after ending their Spotify contract early and being branded "biggest losers" of the year by The Hollywood Reporter. Omid Scobie's biography Endgame has also said to have caused a backlash for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

For any parent, a child’s first nativity is an emotional milestone. However, for these four families, the moment is extra special after their little ones were diagnosed with leukaemia. OK! meets the little stars who have overcome all the odds to shine bright….

EastEnders' Jay Brown does not have much luck with the ladies! However, actor Jamie Borthwick is constantly getting romantically linked to his co-stars. Just this year alone there has been speculation he is dating his former EastEnders co-star Danielle Harold and when she left he was linked to his new co-star Jazzy Phoenix. Now he's bracing himself for more rumours of romance after signing up for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special with the gorgeous Nancy Xu as his dance partner.

Holly Willoughby is reportedly waiting until the new year to decide whether to front the upcoming series of Dancing on Ice, as she is "not rushing" make her decision.The TV presenter, 42, usually hosts the ITV show alongside Phillip Schofield, 61, but Phillip cut ties with ITV after quitting This Morning in May 2023 when details of his affair with a much younger male colleague emerged. Holly then stepped down from This Morning in October, with her future at ITV uncertain. It has not been revealed if she'll return to television to present Dancing On Ice, which kicks off in January, with reports claiming ITV are keen to persuade her to come back.

The Royal Family are known for their funny trend of buying one another comical gifts at Christmas time - but the late Queen did often use a different method to do her shopping, according to one former royal insider. When it comes to buying gifts for the people who have everything, what do you choose? Despite it likely being a challenge, only the best would do for Queen Elizabeth's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Helen Flanagan has shared new stunning photographs after it was reported that she will spend the festive period with alleged love interest David Haye and his girlfriend Sian Osborne.The ex-Coronation Street actress, 33, took to Instagram on Saturday, 23 December, to share two snaps of herself in a gorgeous animal print coat by sustainable fashion brand Charlotte Simone, complete with a black fur collar and cuffs. Helen wore her bright blonde locks in loose waves and opted for minimal make-up, as she beamed for the camera.

Kate Garraway is 'heartbroken' as she prepares to spend Christmas Day beside husband Derek Draper's hospital bed. Derek, a 56 year old former political advisor turned psychotherapist, is "fighting for his life" after he suffered a massive heart attack earlier this month. Derek has been battling health issues since he contracted Covid in March 2020 and requires constant care after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life.The former Labour lobbysit was said to be excited about spending Christmas at home with Kate and their kids, but has now been hospitalised once again after suffering from a heart attack.

Helen George, known for her role as Trixie Franklin in the BBC drama series Call The Midwife, has shared some exciting details about the show's Christmas special and revealed she will be taking on a completely different role in the New Year.The much-loved series, which has been warming our hearts every winter since 2012, is set to return this festive season with more stories from the nurses and nuns of Nonnatus House.The Christmas Special will kick off two weeks before Christmas with Apollo 8 ready to circle the moon and Sister Monica Joan fears this could be her last Christmas and doubts she'll live to see man walk on the moon. In response, the Nonnatus Family, including Trixie's brother Geoffrey, decide to lift her spirits.

Chloe Madeley enjoyed a night out on the town with some friends ahead of spending Christmas with her ex James Haskell, and their daughter Bodhi.The personal trainer, 36, who is the daughter of Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, shared snaps of her night out to her Instagram page as she partied with some pals. In the photos, Chloe could be seen sporting a low-cut white blouse, along with a chain necklace and hoop earrings.

In the heart of east Manchester, a woman opens the front door. A rush of cold air and rain hits her as she stands in the hallway. She clutches her dressing gown and wraps it tightly around her.

Christmas is a joyful and exciting time when families get together to celebrate but for many - especially those who have lost someone special - it can be one of the toughest periods of the year.

The Royal Family are known to traditionally exchange novelty gifts at Christmas time but it turns out they also dish out "funny" presents to their staff according to a former royal butler.

The Christmas episode of ITV's This Morning is set to be an emotional one this year as Alison Hammond is surprised with a 'lovely' gift that makes her emotional.

After the rain comes the sun. The deluge may not have stopped yet but the thousand of home fans who will pack into Fir Park today will be hoping their afternoon will be a sign of brighter days to come.

A year ago today, Elle Edwards and her sister were enjoying what they hoped would go on to become an annual Christmas Eve tradition.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “If you really missed not seeing us on screen together, then ‘The Goldfinger’ is your opportunity to do so,” says Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau of his new crime movie where he is again paired with Tony Leung Chiu-wai (“In the Mood for Love”). The film releases at the end of the month in different parts of Asia and North America (from Dec. 30).

Police hunting for the killer of Ann Coll have released a picture of the murder victim, as they appeal for information.

Kate Garraway is said to be 'heartbroken' as she prepares to spend Christmas Day at the hospital bedside of her husband Derek Draper.

While they observe many of the festive traditions that a popular all over the UK, the Royal Family's Christmas is also unique and unexpected in many ways. One of the most well-known royal Christmas traditions is the fact that members of the family buy each other joke gifts, rather than serious ones, with previous presents including a singing hamster, a 'grow your own girlfriend kit' and even a leather toilet seat. Among these hilarious gifts was one Prince Harry decided to give to his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.