After seven years on the run, 'most wanted' fugitive is arrested on the Costa Del Sol

Derek Thompson, Casualty's longest-serving cast member, has announced that he will be departing the BBC show after 37 years, the BBC has said. The actor, who plays Charlie Fairhead on the popular BBC medical soap, has said of his departure: "The time has come for me to hang up Charlie’s scrubs after the most wonderful 37 years. "Charlie Fairhead was inspired by a real nurse – Pete Salt.Together with the writers and producers, I have tried to bring to Charlie the compassion, kindness, heroism and sound judgement that we all see and love in Pete and I want to say thanks to Pete and everyone else over that time who has inspired me in bringing this character to life." Nurse Charlie has played a key role in a number of the show's storylines and will be departing in a gripping exit storyline later this year.

Despite being on the losing side, Alan Pardew is often the first person who springs to mind when remembering the 2016 FA Cup final.

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has reportedly split with her boyfriend after five years. The 22-year-old actress, who plays Faye Windass on the show, had been dating model and dancer Reagan Pettman but the pair have called time on their relationship.

A bereaved mum who went to bed ‘fine’ was found dead the next morning - just weeks after the death of her daughter.

Splash World water park will reopen to the public after nearly four years this weekend. The Southport attraction closed in December 2019 for refurbishment but stayed closed for much longer than anticipated after the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

A teenage cyclist has died after a collision with a heavy goods vehicle in Manchester city centre on Wednesday (May 24).

Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo have opened up about a huge pre-wedding row, which ended with Jamie saying he would divorce Sophie after one year of marriage.The former Made In Chelsea stars, who recently tied the knot for the second time in a lavish ceremony in Spain, teased the upcoming podcast NearlyWeds episode on their Instagram page, where they joked: "Jamie’s plan to divorce Sophie after a year?!!" In the short clip, the newlyweds discussed the row as Sophie explained: "Once he said during an argument, 'urgh I've got to stay married to you for at least a year'. I was like, f**k you!" Jamie replied: "Yeah that's true.

A woman lost three stone in just eight weeks after deciding she had to change her lifestyle. Jess Cooke went from constant snacking to a strict fitness regime and controlled diet to shift the weight in just two months.

Britain's Got Talent fans couldn't help but share the same Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly remarks as the pair returned to screens days after leaving fans 'gutted'. The presenting duo were back in the wings on Saturday night (May 20) as more acts took to the stage in the audition stages of the ITV talent show.

Phillip Schofield has sensationally quit This Morning after 21 years of fronting the show, amidst reports of a "feud" with his co-host Holly Willoughby. In a statement released on Saturday, Phillip said: “I have always been proud to cover fascinating stories on This Morning.

Holly Willoughby has shared her own statement after it was confirmed that Phillip Schofield has left This Morning. It was announced on Saturday (May 20) that the 61-year-old presenter has decided to 'step back' from the ITV daytime show after 20 years on the famous sofa.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old boy was shot in south Manchester. The teen is in hospital following the shooting on Salutation Street in Hulme on Wednesday night.

Good Morning Britain star Pip Tomson has confirmed she's leaving the hit show after a decade.The 45-year-old presenter took to social media to share the news with fans, confirming her departure from the popular breakfast show with an emotional message. Sharing a collage of images from her tenure on the ITV series to her 15.4K Instagram followers, Pip penned: "The sun is now setting on my (almost) 10 yrs at Good Morning Britain & ITV. "It's been both fun, infuriating, inspiring & unforgettable.

Phil Jones has thanked Manchester United fans for supporting him throughout his time at Old Trafford in an emotional letter after his departure at the end of the season was confirmed.

Bruno Fernandes admits the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award is a 'special trophy' but the Manchester United midfielder is more concerned with fulfilling on-pitch objectives.

Lorraine Kelly has revealed a brand new career move after 30 years of appearing on-screen. The presenter, who hosts her own self-titled show every weekday morning on ITV, has announced she will be releasing her debut novel, which is due to be published next year.

Incoming flights were suspended at Gatwick Airport for nearly an hour after reports of a drone near the airfield.

Indie rockers The View abandoned a sold-out comeback gig in Manchester last night after the band had a huge bust up onstage. Footage from the show at The Deaf Institute shows lead singer Kyle Falconer throwing a punch at bass player Kieren Webster as he shouts 'I'll f****** kill you'.

Police have issued an appeal for help to find a missing 12-year-old boy.

A controlling boyfriend 'humiliated' and 'degraded' his ex-partner by depriving her of food and treating her 'like an animal'. Thomas Barton, 43, forced his girlfriend to eat scraps of garlic bread off a hotel floor - and refused to let her order when they visited a Chinese restaurant in Manchester.