The Mancunian Way: A rainbow of tweed

There are some changes coming to the upcoming season of NCIS, which is about to be in its 21st season.

A Celtic-daft dad plans on spoiling his loved ones after winning a whopping £100,000 on the People’s Postcode Lottery. Peter McGhee has pocketed his share of the £1m jackpot along with eight lucky neighbours.

British actress Emilia Clarke, best known for her role of Daenerys Targaryen in all eight seasons of Game of Thrones, has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) gong in the New Year’s Honors List,

A very Australian interruption occurred at the Brisbane International Tennis tournament on Saturday – snake stopped play.

The seas have divided once again on social media this weekend in the UK, with two armies lining up behind their favourite controversial comedians, Frankie Boyle and Ricky Gervais.

Kanye West has baffled fans after sharing a photo of himself wearing a retro Portsmouth FC goalkeeper shirt.The rapper took to his Instagram page earlier this week to share the snap of himself wearing the former Premier League club’s 1996-97 shirt, previously worn by goalkeeper Alan Knight.This then led the football club to re-post the image on their own social media accounts with the caption: “Up Ye Blues.”Knight himself also jokingly replied to the rapper, writing: “Can I have my shirt back please buddy. PUP?’.”A post shared by Ye (@kanyewest)Up Ye Blues.

Comedy icon Bob Mortimer has opened up about his latest health battle which has left him unable to run.

A tornado warning has been issued for a 260-mile stretch of the UK.

Larkhall Harriers were out in force for the Harriers Christmas Novelty Handicap Race which was the second race of the 2023/24 Road Race Championships.

The King's New Year Honours List for 2023 has been announced and while some celebrities dream of being recognised, others have turned it down entirely.

The King's New Year Honours List has been announced and David Beckham has once again failed to be recognised.

British pop star Dua Lipa has binned a music video despite spending hundreds of thousands of pounds on production, after deciding it was too “insensitive” to release amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. 

When it comes to creating mouthwatering meals, you don’t have to spend hours and hours standing next to the hob or checking on traybakes in the oven. With a slow cooker, you can simply add your ingredients before stepping back to relax and let the gadget do the hard work.

Actor Jamie Dornan has revealed the scary moment a stalker turned up to his house.The Northern Irish star, who skyrocketed to fame during the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, has spoken out about the "f***ing scary" situation he was put in. In an interview with the Independent, the 41-year-old opened up about the dark side of working on a film with a huge fandom. He said the frenzy that surrounded the Fifty Shades movies lead to some terrifying situations, one of which lead to a stalker turning up at this family home.

Kate Garraway has been seen out in public for the first time since her husband Derek Draper allegedly suffered a devastating heart attack shortly before Christmas. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, was seen outside a Tesco store in north London with bags filled with groceries. Despite her husband's hospitalisation, Kate looked to be in the festive spirit as she sported a jumper featuring glittery baubles and a classic red Santa hat.The mum-of-two also wore a long shimmery pleated skirt and white patent boots on the outing.

EastEnders star Danny Walters has been seen in public for the first time since his character Keanu Taylor was killed off. Keanu, who had been on the BBC soap since 2017, was murdered in a special Christmas day episode.The 30-year-old actor has now been spotted getting back to reality, as he was photographed in East London running errands. Danny, who played mechanic Keanu, was dressed causally and pictured collecting his clean clothes from a laundrette.

Dianne Buswell has given a rare insight into her relationship with boyfriend Joe Sugg and opened up about starting a family as well as the pair's plans for 2024. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 34, has been in a relationship with YouTuber Joe, 32, for five years, after they met on the BBC One show back in 2018. Shortly after the series ended, the pair went public with their romance, which has continued to go from strength to strength.

In one of the EastEnders longest running storylines, there were plenty of hints on who would be murdered. Almost a full year ago, in January 2023, fans were told a character would be murdered at Christmas time on the Square. Characters Suki Panesar, Stacey Slayer, Kathy Beale, Sharon Watts, Denise Fox, and Linda Carter, were all towering over the mystery body in The Queen Vic in the teaser clip.

Victoria Beckham's fashion and beauty empire has finally made a profit 15 years after it first launched, leaving the ex-Spice Girl "thrilled". Fashion designer Victoria, 49, first launched her fashion brand in 2008 but it has not been a great business success, despite her high social profile.The Beckham fashion and beauty empire has racked up over £66 million in losses since it was first launched.

Hosting a New Year’s Day lunch or dinner? If you’re looking for a recipe that’s sure to wow guests while also reducing some of the stress that entertaining can bring, we’ve got you covered. Slow cookers may have developed a reputation for being used exclusively for stews and casseroles, but that’s a misconception.

Actor Jamie Dornan has revealed that he “hated” his previous job working as a model where he would earn up to £10,000 a day, before he found fame as an actor.The 41 year old used to work with huge brands including Calvin Klein, Abercrombie and Fitch, Dior and Armani, where he would model their products. However, in a recent interview with the Radio Times, Jamie has revealed that he “hates” having his photo taken.The 50 Shades Of Grey star said: “I hate having my photograph taken. I spent ten years getting paid to have people take photographs of me.

Prince William once got into a "water fight" when he let loose during a Royal Family Christmas party. It has been revealed that the Prince was playing around with a member of staff in St James' Palace, while in the company of Prince Harry and Camilla. Former royal butler Grant Harrold, recalled the moment and other "hilarious" times in an interview with Slingo.

New weather warnings are in place across Scotland after the Met Office issued updates about snow and rain on the last weekend of the year.

Rangers fans have gathered outside Ibrox to put on a pyro show for the departing team bus as they gear up for a huge derby day against Celtic.

A couple who sank their life savings into renovating a hotel in the Highlands say they've "lost everything" after a flood wreaked havoc on the property. Des Thomson, 50 and Sinead Finnegan, 40, walked into a nightmare when they returned from a trip in Sri Lanka on December 19 to find their beloved Osprey Hotel, in Kingussie, completely destroyed.

Eurostar services from London have been cancelled due to a flooded tunnel underneath the River Thames.

Police say "concerns are growing" for a Glasgow man who went missing just days before Christmas.

Tupac Shakur, may allegedly be the target of a kill order.Ahead of Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ trial, who was charged with the murder of the legendary hip-hop artist in September – 27 years after Shakur was fatally wounded from a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, prosecutors have claimed that members of his family have been handed a list of witnesses and a “green light” order to kill has been given.The order was allegedly detailed during a phone call between Davis and his son on October 9 and led to at least one witness changing their residence, reports Sky News.Prosecutors Marc DiGiacomo and Binu Palal said in a court filing there were “credible threats to witnesses” that demonstrate Davis “poses a danger to the community”.Despite the allegations, there is no reference in the filing to Davis instructing anyone to harm anyone or to anyone associated with the case being harmed.But the prosecutors argue that Davis should remain behind bars until his trial begins on June 3, 2024.Davis’ lawyer, Robert Arroyo, countered the claims and questioned the alleged phone call between Davis and his son, saying witnesses were not mentioned “let alone threatened”.His lawyers have also argued that the 60-year-old is not dangerous and would not flee to avoid trial if freed from jail, where they claim he’s not receiving proper medical attention following a cancer diagnosis.Davis previously pleaded not guilty to the charge of open murder with use of a deadly weapon with a gang enhancement and claimed that his past comments regarding the shooting were simply “entertainment”.Prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty for Davis, who is the only surviving suspect in the case.

Comedian Rosie Jones says she will 'lie low for a bit' after suffering vile abuse once again following her latest TV appearance.

Victoria Beckham shared a photo on Instagram showing husband David looking pre-occupied and pensive as the England legend missed out on a knighthood once again.

A 'determined, enthusiastic and tenacious' Greater Manchester Police officer has been honoured by the King.

Grammy-winning Colombian singer Shakira, one of the world’s top-selling musicians, has been immortalized in her famous belly-dancing pose in a giant bronze statue in her home city of Barranquilla.The city’s Mayor, Jaime Pumarejo, unveiled the 21-foot sculpture in a park along the banks of the Magdalena River on Tuesday in the company of the singer’s parents.The statue by artist Yino Marquez “shows millions of girls that they can, that they can pursue their dreams and any of them can achieve what they want,” said Pumarejo, noting that he used to see Shakira sing at local children’s concerts.The sculpture shows the long, curly-haired singer belly dancing with her arms overhead in a sheer skirt with shiny aluminum decoration.A plaque praises the singer, who won three 2023 Latin Grammy Awards and cites her charity “Pies descalzos,” Spanish for “bare feet,” for early childhood development.“A heart that composes, hips that do not lie, an unmatched talent, a voice that moves masses and feet that march for the good of children and humanity,” it reads.Shakira, who lives in Miami, said in a statement from the mayor’s office that she was honored by the statue and that Barranquilla will always be her home.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Paula Abdul alleged in a lawsuit on Friday that she was twice sexually assaulted by Nigel Lythgoe, the executive producer of “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” Abdul rose to stardom in the late 80s and built a second career as a judge of reality show competitions in the early 2000s. In the suit, she alleges that during one of the early seasons of “American Idol,” Lythgoe sexually assaulted her in an elevator.

Jamie Dornan has revealed that he had an unsettling experience with a stalker.

Less than 72 hours before California’s Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act expires, Paula Abdul today filed a sexual assault and gender violence lawsuit against American Idol EP and So You Think You Can Dance judge Nigel Lythgoe over multiple alleged attacks.

Glastonbury festival founder Michael Eavis has been awarded a knighthood in the 2024 New Year Honours list for services to music and charity.The 88 year-old was among a host of stars including Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott, Leona Lewis and Emilia Clarke who have been recognised by King Charles.Eavis, who previously received a CBE in 2007, said of his latest honour: “Emily came up with the official letter. I was really surprised to see it, actually.