'Properly, properly horrendous': Witnesses' shock after bus ploughs into bubble tea shop in Piccadilly Gardens

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Some Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they're set to experience a 'first' amid some spoiler chaos. The hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) following last weekend's spooktacular Halloween special.

Strictly Come Dancing fans 'start a petition' as they spotted the latest move in a 'battle' which they joked is 'raging on' on the sidelines. And it means they don't want Krishnan Guru-Murphy to leave. The BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) with the nine remaining couples taking it in turns to perform their latest routines.

Some last-gasp heroics from Bruno Fernandes inspired Manchester United back to winning ways in their Premier League match with Fulham on Saturday lunchtime.

A fan group for Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers have raised concerns about the franchise potentially appointing Phil Neville as their manager due to a 'history of sexist public statements'.

Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas declared 'this is awkward' as he addressed his latest performance after sparking concern. On Saturday night (November 4), the Waterloo Road star and his dance partner Luba Mushtuk returned to the ballroom for week seven.

The skies across Greater Manchester were lit up last night as Mancunians celebrated bonfire night early.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left furious on Angela Scanlon's behalf as they claimed she had been 'screwed over' during her latest appearance in the ballroom. The Irish TV presenter was back on Saturday night (November 4) after making it through to week seven of the BBC One dance contest with dancer Carlos Gu.

Sunday morning on a quiet, pristine new-build estate saw families out walking their dogs, waking up for an 11am brunch - on a street swarming with police. Dozens of police officers, armed police, and crime scene investigators descended on Norfolk Street in Walkden at around 6.30pm on Saturday evening, November 4.

Amy Childs and Billy Delbosq will be praying that their "dream home" doesn't escape them. Having welcomed twins Billy and Milly earlier this year, before getting engaged almost straight after, the reality TV couple were pictured celebrating on the 33-year-old's Instagram Stories on Saturday as they toasted to the future. "Saturday night!! My favourite [heart emoji]," wrote Amy alongside the selfie.

Christine McGuinness has shown off her bedroom makeover after splitting from her ex, Paddy McGuinness.The couple announced their split in July last year, and since then, Christine has kept her followers updated on her home life, including her decor in her Cheshire abode. In a latest update for fans, the 35 year old, who is mum to 10 year old twins Leo and Penelope and seven year old Felicity, revealed she's given her bedroom an Autumn "refresh." Christine shared a video of her shopping for her new Autumn themed bedding and furniture in bargains store B&M.

Travis Barker, the Blink-182 drummer, has previously shared the inspiration behind his and Kourtney Kardashian's reported baby name. Unlike the usual mystery and suspense around the Kardashian-Jenners, Travis has kept no secrets when he's previously spoken about the name of their son.

James Haskell criticised Chloe Madeley for not dressing 'sexily enough' for him before they decided to split after five years of marriage.The rugby star, 38, and daughter of Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, 36, announced they had decided to end their relationship earlier this week. Before their split, they filmed a reality show where James can be heard complaining about Chloe's dress sense.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is hoping to be useful to Peyton and Eli Manning.

The Beatles released what has been billed their very last song this week, with the aid of filmmaker Peter Jackson, but now the Lord of the Rings director has hinted there may be one or two more gems in the vault.

Sarah Snook, star of Succession, says the film industry should “set a precedent” with new rules on the use of Artificial Intelligence.

The woman who has filed a lawsuit against Russell Brand and Warner Bros, claiming the former actor assaulted her on the set of Arthur in 2010 has given an interview, detailing her complaint.

Christopher Vourlias When Roma actress-turned-director Alina Șerban reflects on her life, rising from an impoverished background in Bucharest to become an acclaimed and groundbreaking force on stage and screen, she describes it as “an urban Cinderella story.” A review from one of her first stage shows, she says, sums it up best: “Roma actress beats the odds.” As a multi-faceted artist, Șerban has dedicated her life and career to reframing the narrative about her marginalized community. Now she’s developing her feature-length directorial debut, “I Matter,” a deeply personal story about a young Roma woman studying to be an actor who, faced with the threat of being kicked out of her orphanage, must suddenly confront the reality of making it through life on her own.

Holly Jones West Hollywood-based indie distribution outfit Indican Pictures (“Gossamer Folds”) has secured North American rights for Santiago Fillol’s political thriller “Matadero” (“Slaughterhouse”). The debut fiction feature from the Argentine director saw its world premiere in competition at Locarno in 2022, with further festival bows at Mar Del Plata and Seville before December theatrical runs in Argentina and Spain via Cinetren and Begin Again Films, respectively.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. For New Yorkers, marathon day is one of the best “holidays” of the year, during which thousands of runners bound through all five boroughs the city. This year, the marathon will take place on Sunday, Nov.

Zayn Malik is reportedly writing new music for the upcoming animated movie 10 Lives.According to Variety, Malik is serving as the film’s executive music producer, and will oversee the film’s musical direction. He will write music for 10 Lives alongside his next studio album with Mercury Records.The film will centre around a spoilt cat who literally has nine lives – and takes them all for granted.

Euphoria will arrive have been revealed by HBO chief Casey Bloys.In a presentation in New York City this week (November 2), Bloys said fans would have to wait longer for the new season than expected. The show will now return in 2025.The new season was already on hold as show creator Sam Levinson worked on The Idol. HBO Head of Drama Francesca Orsi told Deadline in May that Levinson’s work on that plus Zendaya’s schedule and the writers’ strike would likely push back the premiere to 2025.The show also reportedly faced more delays following the death of Euphoria star Angus Cloud this summer.Cloud, who played Fezco on the hit HBO show, died on July 31 at the age of 25, just weeks after he suffered the loss of his father. In an August interview with Elle, Levinson described season three as a “film noir” and teased that Zendaya‘s character of a recovering addict would “explore what it means to be an individual with principles in a corrupt world.”Zendaya meanwhile recently teased a brand-new direction for her career after she finishes playing teenager Rue in Euphoria.In a wide-ranging interview with ELLE, the Emmy-winning actress, who turned 27 in September, spoke about tackling more “grown-up” roles.“From a character perspective, I want to find things that will push me,” she said.

announced she was teaming up with the Spanish superstar in October in order to fight fish farming in Iceland. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Björk has expanded upon the origins of the song.“I recorded it between [1997’s] ‘Homogenic’ and [2001’s] ‘Vespertine’,” she said. “It was just so different; it was so poppy.

The level of alcohol-fuelled crime and disorder during the early hours in Bolton town centre has reached ‘epidemic proportions’ – leading to many considering it ‘no go area’ – councillors have heard.

Cristiano Ronaldo reached yet another goalscoring milestone on Saturday night when the former Manchester United superstar netted his 400th goal since turning 30.

Gary Neville refused to criticise Marcus Rashford too heavily but believes the Manchester United forward made a 'mistake' going out after the 3-0 defeat by Manchester City last weekend.

The unmistakeable orange and blue liveries of easyJet and Ryanair are ten a penny at Manchester Airport. The budget airlines have much in common, and are the favoured choices of many holidaymakers looking for a getaway.

Green Day have today (November 5) unveiled details of a surprise, intimate London gig.The pop-punk trio – comprised of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – will play London’s Electric Ballroom on November 10.Fans need to request tickets here before 10am on November 6. A two-ticket limit will be imposed on all fans.The band will also perform a similarly intimate gig in Milan on November 7.

Winona Ryder asked “What is Netflix” in the first meeting she had about appearing in Stranger Things.Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, series director and executive producer Shawn Levy recalled Ryder’s meeting about the show, remembering how she asked bosses to explain exactly what Netflix was.“She opened by asking, ‘What is Netflix? What is streaming? Is it like TV but different?’” Levy explained. “That was the starting point…Winona took a little onboarding to explain this emerging form of storytelling called Netflix and streaming.”Ryder went on to be cast in the show as Joyce Byers and will return for filming the fifth and final season of the show next year.Check out Levy’s interview in full here:Elsewhere in the interview, Levy went on to say season five will be “epic in its cinematic scope.”He continued: “But it’s very much ‘Stranger Things’.

Friends actor Matthew Perry could receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame according to a new report.Perry – who shot to international fame for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in Friends – died on October 28 in an apparent drowning in his hot tub. He was 54 years old.Perry’s funeral took place earlier this week in Los Angeles, with all five of his Friends co-stars attending the service. The private service took place at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills, less than a mile from the television studios in which the beloved sitcom was filmed.A new report in TMZ suggests that the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, who oversee the Hollywood Walk of Fame would “love to honour the late actor with a star and a posthumous ceremony,” according to the publication.

Latitude Festival have announced that Duran Duran will headline their 2024 edition.The festival will return to Henham Park, Suffolk, from July 25-28, 2024. You can purchase tickets here. More lineup announcements are soon to follow.The Birmingham four-piece recently released their Halloween album ‘Danse Macabre’, a mixture of original material, remixes, and covers.

Futurama has been renewed by Hulu for two more seasons in the US.As per Variety, Futurama will return for seasons 13 and 14 after the current revival season. Seasons 13 and 14 are expected to arrive between 2024 and 2025, with twenty more episodes of the show planned.A Futurama reboot already premiered from original creators David X.

Jack Antonoff has revealed which song on ‘Lover‘ has “always” been his and Taylor Swift‘s “favourite”.In a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Antonoff talked about recording and writing ‘Lover’ with the popstar. The Bleachers frontman appeared to also perform his new song ‘Modern Girl’, which appears on the Sex Education season four soundtrack.In particular, he talked about the process of writing ‘Cruel Summer’, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 last month four years after its release thanks to TikTok.

Nothing beats a hearty and warming meal when the weather starts to get chilly, and it's even better when it doesn't take hours to prepare.

The Princess of Wales opened up about her time as a student in university during a visit to Nottingham Trent last month.

Keeping your brain active is hugely important, with brain teasers a great way to do just that.