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One of the defendants accused of murdering teenager Brianna Ghey was allowed to remain out of court while details about her injuries were heard by jurors.

Kate Garraway has told how her husband Derek Draper is still in hospital where he is receiving planned treatment as she said 'we wait and see' in terms of progress in his health. The Good Morning Britain host confirmed Derek was in hospital at the end of last month.

Former Rochdale AFC and Celtic footballer Paddy McCourt has been cleared of sex assault charges after previously being convicted.

Coronation Street fans have shared their 'hope' that Lauren Bolton's secret boyfriend isn't who they think it could be. The teen has claimed to be seeing someone who is helping fund her new spending habits.

Emmerdale fans have said they are 'convinced' as they predict a sickening twist ahead following the attack on Suni Sharma. The chef was beaten black and blue by a bunch of homophobic thugs after they got into a spat while he was out with boyfriend Nicky Milligan.

Pep Guardiola believes that Manchester City will win a record fourth Premier League title in a row.

Marks and Spencer customers are showering praise on a 'beautiful' boho-inspired dress, that's so floaty it will slim any figure down, hiding lumps and bumps. The M&S Collection dress, which features a gorgeous flowing skirt, can easily be dressed both up and down, and is complimented by winter boots, trainers, sandals and heels.

Never mind Turkey, the true star of Christmas dinner comes miniature and wrapped in bacon.

There’s a new report circulating that Britney Spears‘ dad has allegedly undergone a leg amputation.

It’s been about ten years since filmmaker Jonathan Glazer’s last feature, the chilling and dazzling “Under The Skin,” starring Scarlett Johansson as an alien who begins to learn empathy. His latest, “The Zone Of Interest,” is arguably the opposite, about a family and community of affluent Germans and Nazis, who arguably ignore their sense of empathy, living next door to the most famous concentration camp of all time.

announced his decision to depart from the music genre in a speech.“My people, this day for me is the most important day of my life. And I want to share it with you because living a life of success is not the same as living a life with purpose,” Yankee said in Spanish on the stage.“I have to confess that those days are over.

Ed Sheeran, Blur, Fatboy Slim, The Killers, Radiohead, The Smiths and IDLES since it opened in 1978 and was one of the last surviving venues from Oasis‘ first tour.Moles announced it would be shutting with immediate effect in a statement on Facebook, in which it cited the cost of living crisis and “huge rent rates, along with massively increased costs on everything from utilities to stock” as reasons for its closure. All future events at the venue have been cancelled.“We’ve weathered many things over the years, including a fire and a pandemic in the last 10 years alone, but this cost of living crisis has crippled the grassroots music sector. Although that is not the only problem, it has accentuated it,” the statement began.

Elbow have announced the support act for their UK arena tour next year.The Mercury-winning Manchester indie veterans will be hitting the road for a run of arena dates next May, while also promising the follow-up to their 2021 album ‘Flying Dream 1’.Opening for them will be The WAEVE, the duo made up of Blur‘s Graham Coxon and former Pipettes member-turned-Mark Ronson collaborator and singer-songwriter Rose Elinor Dougall.The WAEVE first emerged as a new project last year with the track ‘Something Pretty‘, before playing a debut London show and appearing at The Great Escape. They released their debut album earlier this year.You can see the full list of tour dates below and buy your tickets here.MAY 2024Tuesday 7 – Brighton CentreThursday 9 – London’s The O2Friday 10 – Birmingham Resorts World ArenaSaturday 11 – Glasgow’s OVO HydroSunday 12 – Leeds First Direct ArenaTuesday 14 – Manchester Co-op LiveWednesday 15 – Nottingham Motorpoint ArenaIn October, frontman Guy Garvey told NME what to expect from the “big fat record,” which he promised to have “some dirt under its fingernails for sure”.“It deals with some pretty inky stuff,” he said of the lyrics on the upcoming 10th album.

per The Hollywood Reporter. “It feels good to be here. I cherish every single minute now, it’s different,” the “Django Unchained” star continued.

Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent and presenter Danielle Nicholls looked stunning as they stepped out at the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children's (NSPCC) festive Christmas lunch.The pair, who are both ambassadors for the UK’s leading children’s charity, hosted the event, which was held at the King Street Town House hotel in Manchester on Friday, December 1. For the lunch, actress and mum of two Brooke, 31, opted for a one shoulder, long sleeved velvet gown, and wore her glossy brown locks in loose waves.

Paula Lane has joined the cast of Emmerdale, and will be making her on screen debut in a matter of months.The TV star lives in Yorkshire with her husband of nine years, fellow soap star Tom Shaw, and their two children, Arthur and Penny. The 37 year old regularly shares snaps of inside her stunning family home on social media, delighting fans with a glimpse of her cosy interiors.The home features exposed brick walls throughout, giving it a cool, rustic vibe.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent “Succession” star Hiam Abbass will play a role that is the polar opposite of Marcia Roy in French-Lebanese director Danielle Arbid’s age-gap drama “Love Conquers All.” The Palestinian actor — who in the HBO series played the third and final wife of billionaire Logan Roy — will next star as Susan, a 65-year-old impoverished widow living in Beirut. There, she meets Osman, a young Sudanese immigrant worker without papers. They instantly fall in love.

The true reason behind Nella Rose's lonely I'm a Celebrity exit has been revealed after fans were concerned no one was there to meet the star on the famous bridge.

A heavily pregnant woman is understood to have been stabbed near a school in Aberfan - and a knifeman is on the run.

Former Northern Ireland and Celtic football player Paddy McCourt has successfully appealed against a conviction for a sexual assault. The 40-year-old, of Muff in Co Donegal, was previously found guilty after a trial in May of sexually touching a woman in a bar in Londonderry in January 2022. Mr McCourt, who always denied the allegation, launched an appeal against the conviction at the County Court in Derry on Tuesday morning, December 5.

Nella Rose has been the latest star booted from the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle.The 26 year old internet sensation stirred up some drama during her time in the Australian jungle, but despite this, was well-liked by her fellow contestants and even became the camp leader. On Monday night's episode (December 4), hosts Ant and Dec announced that Nella had received the fewest votes from viewers and would be leaving the camp.

Porn star Sophie Anderson has tragically passed away just two weeks after the death of her boyfriend, former Crystal Palace footballer Oliver Spedding. Sophie, 34, who had been working as an adult actress since 2017, became an internet sensation when a video featuring her and fellow adult actress Rebecca More declaring themselves to be "c*** destroyers" went viral online. Sophie's tragic passing was announced on social media by Rebecca, who shared a tribute, which read: "I’m devastated hearing the awful news of Sophie’s passing.

The Law and Order shows (SVU, Organized Crime, and the original Law & Order) have been some of the biggest shows on TV for the past few years (and in some cases, much longer!).

A dad bought cheap plane tickets so that he could steal thousands of pounds' worth of duty free perfume at an airport. Gareth Colclough made two trips to East Midlands Airport this summer, where he went through security then swiped £5,700 of products.

Emergency services have raced to an Ayrshire retail park this morning following reports of an incident.

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance’s (SCAA) longest-serving pilot has proved he’s the best in the business.

People are being urged to avoid a village after armed officers were deployed to an alleged stabbing near a school which has left one in hospital.

Determined John Bennett has promised Rangers supporters the club WILL break even and revealed his cast-iron plan to turn it into a reality.

Shane MacGowan‘s cause of death has been revealed after The Pogues frontman’s passing last week.The Irish singer-songwriter died from pneumonia in hospital, aged 65, on November 30, as shared by his wife Victoria Mary Clarke in The New York Times.He died “peacefully” and was surrounded by his family, while tributes have since poured in for the ‘Fairytale Of New York’ musician from the likes of Nick Cave and U2.Details around MacGowan’s death come after Clarke shared on social media that her husband was “so determined to live only a few days ago”.In another fresh tribute shared over the weekend, she wrote that “losing Shane has been the thing that I feared most for a very long time, almost since we first got together”.It’s so hard to believe that someone could be so vibrant and beautiful and so determined to live only a few days ago. But so many people are losing loved ones all over the world.

Warning: This article contains details and accusations of sexual and physical abuse50 Cent is reportedly working on a documentary about the recent sexual assault allegations around Diddy.Following a two-decade long, on-and-off feud between the two rappers, reports have now surfaced that 50 Cent is making a TV documentary about the numerous claims facing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.While it’s yet to be confirmed or denied by the ‘Candy Shop’ rapper, Page Six has reported that a new project is already in production from the artist’s G-Unit film and TV production company.Combs was accused of rape and physical abuse by ex-girlfriend Cassie last month, before they settled the lawsuit one day after it was formally filed.Since then, Combs has been accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in an act of “revenge porn” in a new lawsuit, before a third accuser filed claims of sexual assault against the rapper.“These are fabricated claims falsely alleging misconduct from over 30 years ago and filed at the last minute,” a spokesperson for Combs wrote in a statement to PEOPLE in the wake of the third allegation. “This is nothing but a money grab.

Taylor Swift‘s fans have started a petition to make it law for venues to offer free water at all gigs, following the death of a fan at a recent ‘Eras’ tour show in Rio de Janeiro.Ana Clara Benevides died after suffering a cardiac arrest while attending Swift’s show in Rio de Janeiro last month. She was aged just 23.

Grand Theft Auto VI features Tom Petty‘s song ‘Love Is A Long Road’.The first trailer for the highly anticipated new instalment to the classic video game finally arrived today (December 5) after it was leaked online a few hours prior.While the new trailer does not include an official release date for the game, it suggested a release window of 2025.Soundtracking the trailer is Petty’s song from 1989 album ‘Full Moon Fever’, which was released as a B-side to his hit single ‘Free Fallin’’.The synth-rock track is played over a montage of clips from the new game, including boat parties, car drifting and store hold-ups, as Petty sings that love is a “long, long road”.Rockstar is taking players back to Vice City for Grand Theft Auto 6, and will this time introduce the series’ new female protagonist, Lucia, with Bonnie and Clyde-type story elements.The song appears to be fitting for the new love story that’s teased, which features a clip of a couple discussing the importance of trust before bursting into a store with masked faces and wielding guns.Co-written by guitarist Mike Campbell, the song was said to be inspired by a motorcycle he owned. “I was really into that frame of mind,” he once said, per Rolling Stone.

Hugh Grant has said that he “hated” the process involved in playing his Oompa-Loompa character in the new film Wonka.Directed by Paul King (Paddington), the upcoming film is based on the universe created in Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. Timothée Chalamet plays the lead role of Willy Wonka, in what’s billed as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation.Grant plays Lofty, an Oompa-Loompa, in the film, requiring motion-capture technology to render the character’s appearance.“It was like a crown of thorns,” said Grant at a press conference, describing how he needed to have multiple cameras pointed at his face at all times.“I made a big fuss about it, I couldn’t have hated the whole thing more.”He went on to explain that he did not know whether he was required to act with just his face or with his whole body, adding: “I never received a satisfactory answer.

BBC interviewer has said that the Paramount PR team did not want him to press Kelsey Grammer on his support for Donald Trump.Grammer appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme to promote the Frasier reboot when presenter Justin Webb started to ask him about his ongoing support for the former President.“You were a Trump supporter, I’m fascinated to know if you still are?” Webb asked the actor.“I am, and I’ll let that be the end of it,” responded Grammer.Following the interview, Webb added: “I should stress that he was perfectly happy to talk about why he supports Donald Trump and still does in the coming election.

Charlotte Crosby has revealed that she will be jetting off to the Maldives instead of celebrating a traditional Christmas this year.The Geordie Shore star, 33, was left devastated following the death of her beloved grandmother Jean last November, and she says her Christmas decision is in part due to this. Last year was Charlotte's first festive period without her nan, just one month after her death, which she now says was the "worst" Christmas and has led to her family deciding to head abroad this year. Speaking to The Mirror, Charlotte said: "We're gonna do a small little tree just for Alba's sake, like a little one that you put at the table.

If you missed the opportunity to shop discounted skincare during Black Friday week, don't worry because Boots is back with its £10 Tuesday promotion to help save you money on some great products – perfect for getting started on a bit of Christmas shopping.Today's deal includes big beauty brands including Soap & Glory, Oral-B and Huda. It also sees some shopper-loved Nivea products reduced to a tenner each, including one skin-plumping serum with 115 5-star reviews: the Cellular Filler Hyaluronic Acid Serum, now £10 here (reduced from £20.99). Formulated to activate and accelerate the cell regeneration process, this anti-ageing serum, which leaves no tacky residue, has an ultra-light texture for speedy absorption.