40 UK festivals have now been cancelled this summer – with over 170 disappearing in five years

Stockport's rivers could be saved from sewage by giving them 'protected status', the Lib Dems say. The party's candidate to be Hazel Grove's next MP, Lisa Smart, said sewage in waterways is an issue that has not been tackled by the Conservatives.

Lisa Snowdon has heartbreakingly opened up about the personal losses and health struggles that have marked her year.The beloved Capital FM presenter and her partner George Smart soaked up some much-needed sun on the Balearic Island, with Lisa taking to Instagram to share her contemplative state. Lisa penned a heartfelt message: "It's been such a weird year. It's started with me being poorly for almost 2 months.

Swifties are at fever pitch this week as the popstar prepares to kick off the UK leg of her Eras Tour this weekend.

Orange rail tickets could become extinct within half a decade, the region's biggest train operator claims. Northern says the tickets, which contain a magnetic stripe, are likely to be 'something of a museum exhibit' in as little as five years.

There are countless dates in the royal calendar which will stir up happy or emotional memories for King Charles. One of these days is Sunday, 2 June - the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953.

Snow Patrol have today (May 30) shared new single ‘The Beginning’ and announced their eighth album ‘The Forest Is The Path’ with a supporting 2025 UK and Ireland arena tour.‘The Forest Is The Path’ is the band’s first full-length record in six years, following on from 2018’s ‘Wildness’, and will arrive on September 13 via Polydor. You can pre-order/pre-save it here.Produced by Fraser T Smith, the album was written by Gary Lightbody, Nathan Connolly and Johnny McDaid, and features 12 tracks as well as writing credits from Smith, Will Reynolds, Roy Kerr and Troy Van Leeuwen from Queens Of The Stone Age.Speaking about the new single, which was written on a trip to Somerset, Lightbody explained: “The first day we wrote ‘The Beginning’, start to finish.”McDaid added: “And he did the vocal in one take. “Straight after writing the lyrics.

Ethan Shanfeld More money, more problems. That seems to be the motto of Netflix‘s brand new competition series, in which one contestant is saddled with a $1 million prize as the other 11 players fight to hunt them down and claim it for themselves. The series, with the working title “Million Dollar Secret,” will be hosted by Peter Serafinowicz, the British comedian and actor whose credits include “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Shaun of the Dead,” “John Wick: Chapter 2” and “Spy.” Here’s how the competition works, in Netflix’s own words: “The million-dollar prize is won by one of 12 players right at the start of the first episode.

Junior doctors in England will stage a strike from 7am on June 27 until 7am on July 2 over their long-running dispute with the government over pay, the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced.

Kelly Rowland stole many red carpet headlines from this year’s Cannes Film Festival, with a visible confrontation with a female security officer as she made her way up the famous steps and into the Palais.

Bridgerton season three has finally dropped on Netflix and if, like us, you've been swooning over the eye-catching ball gowns and dresses, then you might want to head over to PrettyLittleThing. The popular online fashion store has made it easy for fans of the saucy Netflix period drama to channel their inner debutante with a range of stunning pieces - think bardot necklines, puffball hems and striking corsets. Not only do these looks boast features reminiscent of Regency royalty, but they're the perfect styles for any summer wardrobe.

With the promise of summer holidays and sunnier climes on the horizon, it's high time to start considering which bikinis you'll be packing this season. Whether you're jetting off to a luxury beach resort or planning a chilled weekend getaway in the UK, a fabulous bikini is a must-have.The best bikinis not only boost your confidence but also provide ample support and lift - a crucial factor for those blessed with a larger bust.That's why shoppers are singing praises about Boux Avenu's Ibiza Plunge Bikini Top, £34 here, which has garnered over 130 five-star reviews.This bikini top has been hailed for its "perfect fit", with customers loving how it "fits exactly like a bra". Instead of the usual numbered or lettered sizing, this bikini top uses classic bra sizing, allowing you to select the right band and bust size for optimal support.

Finding the perfect summer handbag is no easy feat. I'm a bit like Goldilocks of the accessory world because every bag I find is either too big and bulky for daily use or it's too small to fit my essentials (ie, my Macbook).

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Actor Lee Jung-jae will attend the Monte-Carlo Television Festival next month for the French press launch of Lucasfilm’s latest live-action series “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” which streams on Disney+. In the show, Lee plays a Jedi Master. It was his role in the globally successful Netflix series “Squid Game” that first catapulted Lee’s career to an international level.

Nigel Farage has announced he is not standing as a Reform UK candidate in the July 4 General Election, but will “do my bit to help” the party in the campaign.

Rishi Sunak has announced a general election will take place this summer.

Paolo Sorrentino has done a wide range of films but until his most personal, The Hand Of God two years ago (a prize winner in Venice) he had not returned to Naples, the land of his youth except for the very first feature he made, 2001’s One Man Up. Since then though he has been to Cannes with his films 6 times, and his impressive list of movies have included The Consequences Of Love, Il Divo, Loro, and his Oscar winning The Great Beauty. There have been more mixed reactions for his starry English language films as well like Youth and This Must Be The Place, but Italy seems to drive his creative mojo and may be closest to his heart is the current phase of his filmmaking career when he has found new inspiration by going back to his youth, first in The Hand Of God which closely reflected his own coming of age in Naples, and now his latest, Parthenope which reflects the youth he wished he had experienced. Instead he moved away to a whole new career in film (that was indicated at the end of Hand Of God). It had its World Premiere at the Cannes Film Festival Tuesday night.

Cannes Film Festival Tuesday. Photos from the event show Rowland smiling at the crowd as she walked up the red carpet steps to go into the theater — before she seemingly got into a heated exchange with a female security guard. The former Destiny’s Child member looked upset and angry as she pointed her finger toward the woman.

Imagine a film where Cate Blanchett plays a version of Angela Merkel. And Charles Dance is a Joe Biden parody in full British accent.

With the scorching days of summer almost upon us, now is the perfect time to give your wardrobe a refresh - and M&S shoppers have found the perfect piece for warmer temperatures.The Polka Dot V-Neck Maxi Wrap Dress, £49.50 here, is a best-seller at marksandspencer.com, with some fans saying it "looks more expensive than it is". Customers can currently still purchase the "classy" ensemble in UK sizes from eight to 22. If its glowing reviews online are anything to go by, then fashion-lovers will want to bag this patterned style quickly.

Although it’s not spider mating season yet, you may be horrified to hear there will still be plenty of the often-dreaded eight-legged critters hiding in your home.