‘Stay away’ says Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford to north west residents

Star Wars composer John Williams has returned to write a theme for upcoming Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi.According to Variety, Williams has written the musical signature for the series and recorded it last week with a Los Angeles orchestra under tight security.This is the first time Williams has composed a theme for the franchise since Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker in 2019. He’s composed the score for every mainline film in the franchise, but this marks a rare occasion where he’s writing music for television.It’s unclear if Williams has contributed any additional music beyond the theme for Obi-Wan Kenobi.Obi-Wan Kenobi, a limited Original series, starts streaming May 25 on @DisneyPlus.

Disney's Encanto soundtrack continues its massive chart success in the UK, netting a seventh consecutive week at Number 1 on the Official Compilations chart.

Exes Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have well and truly moved on.

A fallen tree has caused a power outage on the train lines near Stockport as Storm Eunice batters the region.

A major Wigan road has been partially closed this afternoon after a crash between a car and a lorry.

Geordie duo Ant and Dec are back with another series of Saturday Night Takeaway.

Storm Eunice has caused a wave of train cancellations across the country due to fallen trees and debris on the lines.

Ireland saw a record-breaking €500M ($570M) production spend across film, television drama, documentary and animation in 2021, according to new figures released by national agency Screen Ireland.

Cam Newton and Kia Proctor, the mother of four of his children, he decided to open up about it during a recent interview between himself and fitness model/Instagram influencer Brittany Renner. Both parties came together for his ‘Funky Friday‘ YouTube series to set the record straight about themselves. During their chat, when Renner posed the question to him about why he didn’t marry Proctor, he didn’t shy away from answering.

Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls which will premiere next month on Prime Video. This eight-episode unscripted show is Lizzo’s first project as part of her first-look deal with Amazon Studios.According to a news release, the new series follows “global superstar and icon Lizzo, who is on the hunt for confident, bad-ass women to join the elite ranks of the Big Grrrls and join her world tour.

Fridays, the best is… of course, ESSENCE’s weekly roundup of new music. Today you’ll find a bunch of newcomers to listen to, and some projects from some of hip-hop’s staples.This week’s list includes a collaborative effort from Curren$y and The Alchemist, Mississippi’s own Big K.R.I.T.

Adriana Lima is pregnant!

has had some fun visiting on the court. And the cast is rounded out by Queen Latifah, Ben Foster, Kenny Smith, Ainhoa Pillet, Raul Castillo, Jordan Elizabeth Hull, Maria Botto, Heidi Gardner and Robert Duvall.Jeremiah Zagar directs “Hustle,” which Netflix has now announced will debut on the streamer on June 10.

The stars of “Killing Eve” are saying goodbye.

Delilah Hamlin is celebrating six months of sobriety.

Lost Frequencies & Calum Scott climb to Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart with Where Are You Now.

Ed Sheeran boosts back in at Number 1 on the Official Irish Albums Chart with Equals.

The Guinness World Records gave the James Bond film “Spectre” the honor of having the biggest explosion on film, but the “Transformers” director begs to differ.“James Bond tried to take the ‘largest explosion in the world’,” Bay, 57, recently told Empire Magazine. “Bulls—t. Ours is.”He’s referring to his 2001 WWII film “Pearl Harbor” that was released almost 15 years before “Spectre.”The war film contains a 40-minute scene in which the Japanese bomb of Pearl Harbor in Honolulu and a massive explosion combusts.“[Producer] Jerry Bruckheimer showed Ridley Scott the movie,” Bay told the publication. “And the quote [from Scott] was, ‘F—k me.’ No one knows how hard that is.

Steph McGovern has teamed up with her father, professional artist Eamonn, for a great cause. The 39-year-old is supporting a new skill sharing initiative celebrating the talents older people can share with the younger generation.MORE: Steph McGovern offers intimate glimpse into 'little holiday with family'The TV star can vouch for this desire to learn, which is why she likes to spend some of her free time learning to paint with her creative 68-year-old dad Eamonn.WATCH: Inside Steph McGovern's weight loss journeyThe campaign is all part of the #GenerationWOW campaign (which stands for wonderful older wisdom) from Specsavers Home Visits, together with u3a (University of the Third Age).MORE: Steph McGovern reflects on 'terrible pregnancy sickness' with glamourous throwback photosSEE: Steph McGovern shares envy-inducing hot tub selfie during romantic spa tripOpening up about her family time, Steph explained: "My father is a brilliant artist, so I grew up surrounded by paints, brushes and all the other bits and bobs used to create his beautiful images and sculptures."I'm not sure I've inherited his talent, but I don’t do too badly thanks to the tips he has given me.

Wales is making three 'modest adjustments' to its coronavirus lockdown restrictions from Monday.

Nicola Sturgeon insisted decisions on reopening schools must be made by the Scottish Government - not Downing Street.

The Welsh First Minister for is appealing to people from Manchester to stay away from North Wales this Easter weekend.

Residents in England can cross the border into Wales from Monday July 6  to enjoy its beaches and countryside as travel restrictions are lifted.But the country's First Minister has warned visitors to behave safely and respectfully of the land.On Monday, the 'stay local' requirement in force in Wales that advised people to remain within five miles of their home ended following a downward trend in coronavirus deaths and cases.It means that people can travel in and around Wales for the first time since lockdown measures were introduced in March.Outdoor attractions can also reopen, with this paving the way for the tourism sector to begin welcoming guests from July 11, if conditions allow.Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales, said: “We