Avanti West Coast passengers brace for 'weekend of misery' as under-fire rail firm issues 'do not travel warning'

Lenny Henry has been open about his weight loss transformation over the years after debuting his slimmed down look on TV.

After teaming up with Our Pass, young people and their families and friends are getting a chance to see the final game of this seasons The Hundred for free on Wednesday, August 31 when Manchester Originals play Oval Invincibles.

Andy Burnham has said he would join a picket line as he urged politicians to 'get round the table' and find a solution to the cost of living crisis that's gripping the nation.

Supermarket giant Asda has issued a two-day warning over a UK-wide change. The grocer has warned it will impact every customer in the UK.

Sydney Sweeney is facing heat for her mom’s 60th birthday party!

Alison Hammond is currently in the firing line after animal rights non-profit organisation PETA slammed the TV presenter following a recent trip to Dubai. The This Morning star, 47, has been criticised by the charity after she uploaded a video to Instagram of herself riding a camel. Mimi Bekhechi, Vice President, Europe and Australia released a statement stating that the animals Alison rode are "sometimes subjected to violence".

A Manchester woman who was forced to travel to Piccadilly station and buy a train ticket to London in person after Avanti services were marked as 'sold out' online has blasted rail bosses.

A new scam has been spotted, with fraudsters now pretending to help British Airways customers with lost luggage.

Supermarket giant Aldi has made an announcement that will affect everyone who shops there. Aldi has said it will be changing the opening hours for hundreds of UK stores, so it's important to take note.

The boss of scandal-hit train firm Avanti's parent company has been awarded a £1m share bonus while passengers suffer chaos on the railways and strikes continue, it's been revealed.

Reading & Leeds Festival has issued a fresh warning about the use of drugs at their festivals, noting that “ecstasy deaths appear to be rising year on year”.The twin festivals will return from August 26-28, with the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Dave and The 1975 all headlining.Both Reading and Leeds outline their drugs policy on their respective websites, which states: “This festival does not condone the use of drugs. It is illegal to buy, sell or take drugs.

Leaders in Greater Manchester have joined the Mayor of London in condemning Avanti West Coast to cut the number of services to and from the capital. City-region mayor, Andy Burnham, leader of Manchester City Council, Bev Craig, and London mayor, Sadiq Khan, have penned a letter to the transport secretary, Grant Shapps, asking for an urgent meeting to restore the full timetable.

Mayor Andy Burnham has blasted Avanti West Coast following the decision to suspend ticket sales and reduce Manchester to London trains to just one an hour. It comes as it has limited its timetable due to an “unofficial strike”.

Kevin De Bruyne expects both himself and Manchester City to improve after putting a difficult first game of the season behind them.

A mum who had to sell her daughter's bike just to pay the bills. A dad who fears he won't able to afford to see his family this Christmas. And the school cook so terrified of her next energy bill she no longer uses her oven.