Watchdog chief warns against extra two per cent pay hike plan for Manchester firefighters

Boohoo has had one of its adverts banned after a complaint was made to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). In the now-removed ad, a woman is kneeling down on her knees with her legs apart while sporting a pair of skimpy orange bikini bottoms and a large oversized t-shirt.The image was taken from behind the woman in a bid to show off the back graphic of the tee that was being advertised, and ASA has since branded it as being “sexually suggestive” as the t-shirt was folded in a way to expose her body, rather than the top being sold. “We noted that neither the partial nudity nor the bikini bottoms were relevant to the product and that the images did not show the product as it would usually be worn,” the ASA said in its ruling.

Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz have been spotted in high spirits as they prepare to welcome twins. Strictly Come Dancing star Kelvin, 38, and his wife Liz are already proud parents to five year old Marnie and three year old Milo, and recently announced they are expecting two new additions to the family . The couple were seen walking together and laughing, with Kelvin looking smart in a long navy coat over a white t-shirt and black jeans.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is believed to have a huge budget of between £10 million and £15 million, and it'll take place this year to celebrate her 70th year on the throne. And as a result, Cadbury has launched an amazing Willy Wonka-style contest for members of the public to enjoy a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity.The chocolate giants are offering up 250 pairs of tickets to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant.This will give lucky members of the public the chance to “experience first-hand the majesty of the pageant” at the Mall in London.

Justin Bieber, a beloved Canadian coffee chain is rolling in the dough.The singer is being credited with massively boosting the bottom line at Tim Hortons due to his Timbiebs Timbits collaboration last year. During an earnings call with investors, Restaurant Brands International, which owns the chain, reported that sales fell 11% in 2020, largely due to the pandemic. With the company grasping to stay afloat in 2021, The Biebs stepped in with his donut holes creations, which included flavors of white fudge, sour cream chocolate chip and birthday cake waffle.

A drug dealer facing jail was given a romantic goodbye the day after Valentine’s Day after a tearful woman shouted “I love you” as he was led from the dock.

A single mum has insisted she is "at her wits' end" after living in a damp Johnstone flat for 11 years.

Marcus Rashford has shot down claims Manchester United's English players are fed up with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Katy Perry was in the midst of her well-documented feud with Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks stepped in to give her some advice: let it go.The Fleetwood Mac legend spoke about running into the "California Gurls" singer in London back in 2012. During the chat, which Stevie relayed to the New Yorker, Katy asked Stevie about her "rivals.""I said, 'I don't have rivals.' And her big blue eyes got bigger and bluer," the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer said. "And I said, 'No Katy, I don't, and neither do you.

A man who harassed his ex-girlfriend has kicked off on Facebook over the mugshot police posted along with his charges.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterFilm and TV crews will continue to adhere to the industry’s elaborate COVID protocols, which require masking, distancing and regular testing, at least through April 30.The protocols were set to expire on Sunday, but were widely expected to be renewed. SAG-AFTRA informed members on Wednesday that the Hollywood unions have agreed to a few modifications, but the bulk of the regulations will remain the same. As of March 15, the definition of “fully vaccinated” will include a requirement for a booster shot.

Bappi Lahiri was a popular Bollywood singer and composer who was known as the “Disco King” of India.Bappi Lahiri was a beloved singer and composer who was known for his disco music and groovy fashion sense. Inspired by a visit to U.S. in the late 1970s, he delivered disco music to Indian culture with his songs for the movie “Disco Dancer,” starting a new dance style.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterThe DC Comics adaptation “Peacemaker” has been renewed for Season 2 on HBO Max, executive producer James Gunn and star John Cena announced on Wednesday.The announcement comes the day before the Season 1 finale of the show, which continues the story of Cena’s titular costume vigilante from Gunn’s 2021 feature film “The Suicide Squad.” Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Chukwudi Iwuji, Jennifer Holland, and Steve Agee played the members of the motley crew of operatives tasked to help Peacemaker repel an alien invasion.Gunn wrote all eight episodes of the first season, and directed five, along with Jody HIll, Rosemary Rodriguez, and Brad Anderson.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSpotter, a two-year-old startup that acquires rights to the video catalogs of YouTubers, announced $200 million in new funding led by Japan’s SoftBank. Spotter said that gives it a valuation of $1.7 billion — and will let the company invest $1 billion with YouTube creators.The Series D in financing from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 follows the $555 million in funding Spotter raised across three previously undisclosed rounds of financing.

Holly Jones Karlsson: It’s also the expectations they put on themselves. Harry’s constantly torn between what he feels is good music and what is just making money, a concern he shares with his father.

Avril Lavigne gave fans a reason to be excited as she began a countdown to a big moment in her career with her latest social media posts.MORE: Avril Lavigne stuns in daring neon-green outfitThe singer took to her Instagram Stories from her lush Malibu mansion to begin the countdown to the release of her new album Love Sux. She excitedly remarked that the album would be out in a mere ten days and then began to play a snippet from a yet unreleased song.WATCH: Avril Lavigne provides special preview of new albumAvril sang along to the pop-punk track, which consistently used the refrain "you make me nauseous," sticking her tongue out and flashing her bright orange nail job as well.The album is the pop-punk superstar's seventh full-length record and her first since released exactly three year ago in 2019's Head Above Water.MORE: Avril Lavigne poses in fishnets for major new photos you have to seeReleasing on 25 February, 2022, Avril opened up in a recent interview with Nylon about the different direction the record took, saying: "This is the first one that’s just rock all the way through.A post shared by Avril Lavigne (@avrillavigne)Avril's seventh album is slated to come out on 25 February"There was a point in music where the label was like, 'Radio don't want to hear guitars anymore.' Live drums went away.

Mark Wahlberg dropped the ball on Valentine’s Day! The actor shared that things didn’t go exactly as planned after he and his wife, Rhea Durham, decided not to celebrate the holiday. Wahlberg, who has been married to Durham since 2009, said that he normally has a sweet gesture for his love.  “I’ll send flowers from each child leading up to Valentine’s Day.

Linda Evangelista isn't hiding anymore. Nearly five months after the 56-year-old supermodel filed a lawsuit claiming she was «brutally disfigured» by a fat-freezing procedure, she's no longer covering up.«I loved being up on the catwalk. Now I dread running into someone I know,» Evangelista tells.

Cynthia Nixon is not backing down when it comes to her support of the HBO Max reboot . The first season of the series has now aired in its entirety, with Nixon's character, Miranda Hobbes, receiving the majority of the online criticism for her decision to divorce her husband, Steve Brady (David Eigenberg), and to start a romance with non-binary comedian Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez). And though she stands by her character's actions, Nixon does have one regret in regard to the series. “If I could do anything differently, I would have made sure we said to people in letters 10 feet tall: This is not Sex and the City.

Pregnant Jess Wright looked absolutely glowing as she headed to an event with her mother, Carol.The mother to be, who is expecting her first child with her husband William Lee-Kemp, looked sensational as she dressed her blossoming bump in a chic black fitted midi-dress.The former The Only Way Is Essex star added to her glamorous maternity style with a cream-coloured white coat that was effortlessly draped on her shoulders. Sporting sleek brunette locks and a glamorous coat of bronzed make-up, the stylish 33 year old couldn't wipe the smile from her face as she strutted along in nude-coloured high heels.

TV personality Stephen Bear has been arrested for breaching his bail conditions and discussing his ongoing revenge porn case on social media. Stephen, 32, is currently facing trial after being accused of secretly filming himself have sex with a woman in August 2020, and later distributing the footage online without her consent. The former Ex on The Beach star was first granted bail in July 2021 after the case was moved to Crown Court.

Emilio Mayorga Spain’s trendiest twosome, Claudia Costafreda and Ana Rujas, are co-creators of “Cardo,” the series on everyone’s lips since launching last fall on Atresplayer, the OTT platform run by Spanish media conglom Atresmedia, last fall and one of Variety’s best international TV shows of 2021.Rujas stars in the furious tirade against external, bogus beauty standards and Costafreda directs with Lluís Sellarès also heading two episodes. “Cardo” is co-produced by Atresmedia’s production arm Buendía Estudios and Suma Content (formerly Suma Latina), the outfit setup by iconic multi-hyphenate partners Los Javis (“Veneno”), selected by Variety as talents to track, as was Costafreda.

The perils of being a gentleman pirate are on full display in the first trailer for the new comedy series “Our Flag Means Death”.

Khloe Kardashian is showing the world the sisterly love between the Kardashians.

Dolph Lundgren, 64, has been a beloved actor for decades. Since reaching a mainstream audience in 1985 with his role as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, the Swedish actor has been an international star. Throughout his career, he’s dabbled in directing, and he’s taken on plenty of well-known roles over the decades including He-Man in the Masters of the Universe series and returning the big screen for the all-star cast of The Expendables. During his life, he’s been married twice, and he proposed to his current fiancée Emma Krokdal in 2020. Find out more about Dolph’s two marriages and his current engagement here!

Tom Cruise proved once again that there is no stunt he can’t tackle himself! While filming the next installment of Mission Impossible, 59-year-old actor attempted death-defying feats in South Africa on Wednesday (Feb. 16). The hunky action star showed off his bulging biceps and toned physique in a tight tee and jeans before he hopped in a helicopter to flaunt his aviation experience and bravery for Mission Impossible 8, as seen in photos here, via Daily Mail.

A Paisley charity has launched a plea for volunteers to sign up to help deliver a vital service which helps hundreds of older people in the community.

Ahead of her new, eye-opening documentary, reality star Gemma Collins has opened up about her experience with therapy over the years. During the Channel 4 show, Gemma Collins: Self-Harm and Me, audiences are afforded an insight into Gemma's sessions with long-term therapist Mandy Saligari. Over the course of the film we see Gemma open up to Mandy as well as share her story with her best friend, mum and fiancé Rami Hawash.

Emmerdale has viewers hooked currently, as Meena's killing spree continues. And caught up in the drama is Olivia Bromley, who plays Dawn, but when the cameras aren't rolling the actors actually have a lot of fun. Meena recently kidnapped Dawn in a limo, during her Valentine's Day wedding and drove to a remote viaduct as she revealed that she had groom Billy in the boot.

The Royal Family are facing more controversy as an investigation into Prince Charles’ charity has been launched.The Prince’s Trust is facing allegations that a knighthood was offered to a Saudi billionaire in exchange for a large donation to the charity. Metropolitan Police are investigating the alleged offences under the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925.The investigation comes after a letter was reportedly penned by Prince Charles' former valet Michael Fawcett in 2017, which came to light last year. In the letter, Michael allegedly said he was willing to help a charity donor have his CBE upgraded to a knighthood.

Kirk Norcross paid tribute to his late father Mick as he rang in his son Harry's fifth birthday. In January 2021, aged just 57, Mick was found dead in his home, with an inquest ruling his death as suicide.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will travel across the globe to the Caribbean next month – but their trip won't be all fun and games, OK! can reveal. The visit to the Bahamas, Jamaica and Belize will be Kate Middleton, 40, and 39 year old Prince William's first trip together since the coronavirus pandemic began, which also coincides with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. When the couple will be touring the beautiful region for 12 days, many would assume the pair might manage to have some quality time on their own.