Residents of Manchester's first council housing block stage 5-day sit in over ageism and oppression

Detectives have welcomed a decision by appeal court judges to increase the sentence handed to a vile rapist. They said it represents a measure of justice for Steven Evans' four victims

Beauty buffs are heaping praise on one of LookFantastic's latest beauty boxes that contains over £188-worth of luxury beauty, skincare and wellness products. The Celebration Edit, which was launched in time for the New Year, features products from some of the biggest hitters on the market, including Perricone MD, Avant and Rodial.

A quick-thinking Wishaw woman who helped prevent someone from acting on thoughts about taking their own life is backing a Samaritans campaign.

A group of men accused of murder stabbed a man and pushed him into a canal after a ‘call to arms’ in the Northern Quarter, a trial has heard.

An ex-Manchester United youth player accused of rape was 'given advice' on consent and 'respecting women' through his former club, a jury has heard.

A new food and drink festival is coming to Greater Manchester this May featuring a weekend of gastronomic delights, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations and family fun.

Rebecca Adlington still says humbly, “I’m just a girl from Mansfield.” But she’s a lot more than that – she’s one of Britain’s most celebrated Olympians after winning double Olympic gold in Beijing.The 34-year-old tells OK ! she is happy to have left the intense pressure and scrutiny behind, having retired from competitive swimming aged 23. These days she enjoys an active but more simple life, but that’s not to say she doesn’t still have pinch-me moments thinking about everything she achieved. Rebecca is as down-to-earth as they come when we chat to her, and a doting mum to her two children.

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ndVisual Effects Society Awards, claiming five wins including one in the leading category for outstanding VFX in a photoreal feature. Wednesday night at the Beverly Hilton, it also won the categories for created environment, model, compositing and lighting and effects simulations. Also, in the feature competition, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

William Earl A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has denied ABC’s bid to dismiss the COVID vaccination wrongful termination case filed by a father and son who ran the construction and special effects department for ABC’s “General Hospital.” James Wahl and his son Timothy Wahl sued ABC in 2021, asserting they were fired from the long-running daytime serial when they refused to get a COVID-19 vaccination on religious grounds. On the heels of Judge Stephen I.

We all love a decent slice of homemade carrot cake and often, we should never stray far from a perfect, classic recipe - however, this one is simply magnificent with a cuppa and must be tried.The clever addition of a sweet, ripe banana mashed into your batter transforms the finished sponge into moist and melt-in-the-mouth bites which combine beautifully with the crunch of classic chopped walnuts and gooey, sticky sultanas.The star of the show is that buttercream though - by adding fresh lemon juice you'll create a citrus zest that elevates your cake to the next level. Optional, but a highly recommended add, it's also a delight to play about with other citrus flavours like lime, clementine, or our favourite at this time of the year - seasonal blood oranges.

Co-op Live has accused the AO Arena of attempting to block its opening for “competition” reasons at a crunch licensing meeting.

A row has broken out at Manchester University's Students' Union over the establishment of a Pro-Life Society.

Harrods is the width of a couple of goalframes away from the entrance to the Ineos office. Expensive and tasteful art adorns the walls at reception and at twenty-to-two on a drizzly Wednesday afternoon, we are led up to the first floor.

A source is speaking out about Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin‘s recent getaway.

The live-action adaptation of the popular Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender is here!

Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios is doing everything she can to give back to local communities. The Nicaraguan beauty queen will pass the crown to the next winner in September, but for now, she is lending a helpful hand.Most recently, Palacios, who suffers from anxiety, traveled to Mexico City, Mexico, where she joined Smile Train, an international nonprofit organization that provides free corrective surgery for children born with cleft lips and palates.

An MSP is demanding the rollout of reusable nappy schemes across Scotland which could save new parents up to £500.

A bitter power struggle at Scotland’s biggest country and western club over the use of the “racist” Confederate flag has taken a new twist.

Today's daily horoscopes for each star sign can be found below. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for more than 50 years.

A cruel Scots carer has been branded “disgusting” after sharing a video of a semi-naked dementia patient on Snapchat.

A crooked letting agent who stole more than £40,000 from her boss was caught out when she used the company bank card during her holiday in Benidorm.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Sony Pictures Entertainment communications chief Robert Lawson has been promoted to head of all corporate communications for its Tokyo-based parent Sony. The choice to move Lawson, who joined Sony amid the infamous cyber attack and email leaks at the entertainment group in 2014, into the top corp comms role is indicative of Sony’s significant focus on its entertainment divisions within the company’s larger portfolio; movies, music and gaming accounts for more than half of Sony’s revenue and profit.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor “Barbie” and “Poor Things” led the 26th Costume Designers Guild Awards. In the excellence in period film category, Oscar nominee Holly Waddington won for her work on “Poor Things.” Jacqueline Durran, who is also an Oscar nominee, was recognized for her work on “Barbie,” winning the excellence in sci-fi/fantasy film award. In contemporary costume, “Saltburn’s” costume designer Sophie Canale won there.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large We don’t talk much anymore about live+same day ratings, since it’s the earliest measurement of a long tail that now includes time-shifted, streaming and more viewership. But if we look at good ol’ fashioned linear live viewing for the week of February 12, CBS has quite the story to tell. Thanks to the halo effect of its Super Bowl LVIII coverage on Feb.

Marry My Husband star Park Min-young has opened up about how starring in the series has helped her out of a “dark” period of her life.Park Min-young spoke about how the series has been like “medicine” for her, following a two-year absence from the entertainment industry. In late 2022, the singer was caught up in a scandal involving her ex-boyfriend Kang Jong-hyun, a businessman alleged to have been involved in “illegal activities”.The actress described the past two years of her life as “a long and dark tunnel” in an interview with The Korea Times.

Europe and UK tour in Dublin, Ireland, where she treated fans to a handful of surprises.Earlier this week (February 20), PinkPantheress kickstarted her tour in Ireland, where she partook in two surprises for her fans in attendance. Halfway through her set, the singer – real name Vicky Beverly Walker – was handed a prosthetic leg from the crowd.After taking the prosthetic in her hand, PinkPantheress held it up for the audience to see, looking perplexed before signing it and passing it back into the crowd.

Manchester United are reportedly in a battle with Tottenham for Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou.

The race for the Costume Design Academy Award is still up in the air, but no matter what happens, Holly Waddington and Jacqueline Duran will always have their 2024 Costume Designer Awards wins. The pair took Excellence in Period Film for “Poor Things” and Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film for “Barbie,” respectively.

Princess Andre looked stunning as she attended the Curlsmith dinner to celebrate the curly hair care range launching into Boots, after she opened up to OK! about the pressures on trying to look good. The 16 year old daughter of Katie Price and Peter Andre donned a stylish floor length silver metallic dress paired with some nude strappy heels. Perfect for the occasion, Princess showed off her natural long blonde curls which made her look like she had stepped straight out of a mermaid movie.

Disgraced YouTuber Ruby Franke has issued a half-hearted apology to her children for physically and emotionally abusing them, but refuses to take full responsibility, blaming her business partner instead. The mum-of-six from Utah tearfully apologised to her kids in court before a judge delivered a sentence that could see her behind bars for decades. Ruby thanked local police officers, doctors, and social workers, calling them the "angels" who saved her children from her when she was allegedly under the influence of her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt.

Josie Gibson opened up on why people won’t catch her on dating apps anytime soon, amid her hunt for love.This Morning's Josie, who has been fairly private about her dating life in the past, was presenting the show along with Dermot O’Leary on Wednesday, 21 February.The pair were talking to an expert on ‘Why dating apps are addictive’ as Josie revealed why she ‘doesn’t use apps’ to meet anyone. White talking to the experts, Josie said, “This is why I don’t use apps because I’ve met people I have not fancied at the beginning and then they’ve had that magic about them and I’ve been in love, OK? “And you will not get that from a picture that you are swiping past”.

Molly Smith couldn't stop flashing her stunning smile on Monday night as she was crowned the winner of Love Island: All Stars alongside Tom Clare. Visibly shaking, Molly said: “It’s like a dream, it’s actually really weird. Literally trying to process it.

The Apprentice star Charlotte 'Lottie' Lion has revealed she ended up in hospital with a mystery illness while travelling abroad on holiday.The 23 year old, who appeared on the 2019 series of the BBC show, shared a selfie on her Instagram on Wednesday, 21 February, which appeared to have been snapped in a hospital bed and showed her wearing an oxygen mask over her face. It wasn't clear where in the world the picture was taken, but on February 8 the TV star was posting from the paradise island of Bali in Indonesia.The law and social sciences student tried to make light of the worrying situation, writing "Onlyfans material?", followed by two laughing face emojis, referring to the adult content site.

My Mum, Your Dad stars Roger Hawes and Janey Smith have hinted that wedding plans could already be on the cards for the loved-up pair. Widower Roger and single mum Janey met and fell in love during the popular new series dubbed "Love Island for middle aged people" last year. After a rocky start on Davina McCall's reality TV series, which involved a triangle with Caroline, the pair made things official when their respective children gave them the seal of approval.

These dumplings are made even more special with the addition of a naturally sweet cherry tomato sauce.The fresh basil leaves and garlic combined with chilli flakes gives it some real bite - but if you're cooking for little ones removing the chilli won't affect how delicious it is. Ricotta cheese is great for your bone health, weight loss and is jam -packed with anti-inflammatory benefits so adding this blood pressure lowering dairy ingredient adds to how healthy this dish is.The addition of semolina is great for your fibre intake, keeping your tummy happy, plus high protein from the eggs and spinach helps keep you feeling fuller for longer.The hardest question is - which type of pasta are you going to accompany this? Bon Appétit! Ricotta & spinach dumplings with cherry tomato sauce Serves 4 Ingredients 400g fresh spinach 250g ricotta, or use store bought 2 eggs 100g fine semolina, plus extra for coating 50g grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving Freshly grated nutmeg Butter, for greasing Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the cherry tomato sauce 2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped A splash of dry white wine (optional) 2 x 395g cans of peeled cherry tomatoes 2 pinches of dried chilli A generous handful of fresh basil leaves A sprinkle of freshly grated lemon zest 1.