Block of one-bedroom flats planned for former church hall site

Although she might be best-known to millions as the face of Breakfast weather - after all she did join BBC News in 1998 and has stayed put ever since - Carol Kirkwood is also a best-selling writer. With her third book, Secrets of the Villa Amore, about to hit shelves, we caught up with the 61-year-old who admits she is enjoying loved-up, pre wedding bliss with police officer fiancé Steve Randall. Aside from her literacy success, there’s equally exciting things going on in Carol’s life at the moment, especially when it comes to her life away from Breakfast.

It’s long been a Hollywood obsession. Just check a familiar movie database and you’ll see more than 60 entries for examinations of the famed “Loch Ness Monster,” the alleged lake-dwelling inhabitant of a Scottish Highlands body of water that’s been depicted in entertainment productions ranging from films, documentaries, TV movies, and even a Scooby-Doo video.

Phil Foden's versatility can be a weapon for Manchester City this season, Pep Guardiola says, but a permanent switch into midfield may not happen overnight.

Foals have teased new music as well as their plans for their upcoming Reading & Leeds set while at Lollapalooza 2023.While speaking to NME backstage at this year’s edition of Chicago’s famous music festival, Foals shared that they were working on some new music. Frontman Yannis Philippakis said: “We’ve got a song that is unfinished that we call ‘Tranquillity’, it’s not going to be called that in the future but we were all listening to it and vibing with it the other day.”He continued: “It was something we were writing and recording around the time of ‘Life Is Yours’ and it didn’t quite fit but it’s really exciting and is kind of the coolest thing we’ve ever written so we might try to finish that at some point.”The band also shared what they have coming up for their headlining set at Reading & Leeds later this month.“We’re getting chased for the setlist which feels a bit early since it’s a few weeks away,” said Philippakis.

Plans for a new five-storey apartment block in Oldham town centre have been lodged.

A £35m regeneration project which will see Bolton town centre undergo a huge transformation is underway. The Central Street Project, which will deliver 167 new rental homes boasting rooftop terraces and gardens, has entered a key phase, with the site fully prepared and foundations now being installed.

Billie Eilish has announced her headlining Lollapalooza set will be partially solar-powered by intelligent, zero-emission battery systems.The pop singer shared that the climate-friendly performance is part of the Music Decarbonization Project co-founded by Eilish herself in partnership with the environmental non-profit REVERB.According to a press release, the zero-emissions battery systems that will power her set will be supplied and managed by Overdrive Energy Solutions and will be charged via a temporary onsite “solar farm”.The use of these battery systems will serve as a powerful demonstration of clean energy technologies that can drastically reduce live music’s greenhouse gas pollution and accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels.A post shared by BILLIE EILISH (@billieeilish)REVERB Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director Adam Gardner shared in a statement: “We hope and believe this will be a watershed moment for the music industry. There are real climate solutions available right here, right now.”He continued: “By showcasing this technology with one of the biggest artists in the world, on one of the most revered festival stages, we’re accelerating the necessary transition toward a decarbonized future, for music and beyond.”In other news, Eilish was featured on the soundtrack for the highly-anticipated Barbie movie, contributing the Finneas-produced, melancholic piano-led ballad ‘What Was I Made For?’ to the album.Elsewhere, she also commented on the “infuriating” trend of fans throwing objects at performers.

David Beckham has compared the thrill of signing Lionel Messi for Inter Miami to walking out at Old Trafford for Manchester United.

Indie rock fans are in mourning.

Kylie Jenner is sharing some love with her former bestie Jordyn Woods. After the estranged pair made headlines earlier this month when they were spotted reuniting in person for dinner, Kylie took to Instagram this week, liking Jordyn's most recent post from her vacation in Greece. In the series of boat pics, Jordyn is wearing a black and white striped one piece swimsuit that reads, «J'Adior Mykonos» and matching Christian Dior shades.

Molly-Mae Hague may have donned Tommy Fury's engagement ring just days ago, but the reality TV star is fast becoming the doe-eyed newlywed. The 24-year-old has posted on her Instagram revealing her massive rock.

A developer intends to convert a former community pub into a house of multiple occupation. The vacant Spread Eagle pub on Manchester Road, Kearsley is the subject of a planning application to create an eight-person house of multiple occupancy.

More than 200 swanky apartments close to Middlewood Locks in Salford could be built. Proposals worked up by the Canal and Rivers Trust and Bloc could see the car park site off Oldfield Road and Upper Wharf Street.

A bogus workman who conned an OAP into paying £22,000 for "unsatisfactory" roof repairs has been jailed for 27 months.

Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin Sprouse! The couple are sharing stunning photos from their July 15th wedding in the bride's native country of Hungary, revealing a timeless and elegant vibe. Barbara, who has taken her husband's surname following their nuptials, stunned in a classic Vivenne Westwood gown for the big day, as documented in. The event was held on a property belonging to the bride's parents, called Harlekin Birtok, which doubles as an event venue.Dylan, 30, wore a traditional black tuxedo and “made sure to shave," the actor jokes.

Plans to open an ‘authentic Neapolitan’ wood-fired pizza restaurant in a Bolton neighbourhood are set to be decided this week. Tesoro Pizza wish to open premises for both indoor and outdoor dining at Dale House, New Hall Lane, Heaton, at a small shopping parade.

Post Malone is hitting the stage in New York City!

Post Malone has teamed up with Vevo for a raw live performance of his latest single ‘Overdrive’, taken from his forthcoming album.“I could be more like him if that’s cool to you / I’d do anything to be cool to you” Malone sings as he makes his way through a warmly lit living room area. The acoustically led mid-tempo rock track sees Malone reflecting on a relationship.‘Overdrive’ marks the first video being released by Vevo as part of Post Malone’s official live performance series.“These videos really showcase how special this new album is to me,” said the singer about the video collaboration. “I’m extremely lucky to be able to bring the songs to life with Vevo.

Taylor Swift fans scrambled to get their hands on the first batch of Eras Tour presale tickets which went live on Monday morning and people are already preparing for her three highly-anticipated Edinburgh gigs.

Post Malone is officially on tour again and we have the full set list from opening night!