Demand for Nike and Adidas keep profits at JD Sports on track to pass £1billion

Amanda Holden and Les Dennis married in 1995 in Bournemouth after meeting during a theatre production of The Sound of Music.

Naman Ramachandran Disney sci-fi epic “The Creator” and Lionsgate U.K.’s horror franchise entry “Saw X” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office — and the race was almost too close to call. “Saw X” won the three-day total with £1.92 million ($2.31 million), while “The Creator” was just behind with £1.89 million ($2.27 million).

Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford to return to his scoring ways after a difficult start to the new season for Manchester United.

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Married At First Sight's Jay Howard, who was seen marrying stranger Luke Worley on screen last week, celebrated her birthday in style on Saturday by heading out with her co-stars. Hitting Manchester's celeb hotspot Menagerie Restaurant and Bar, she was joined by Rozz Darlington and Tasha Jay, who are also appearing on the E4 show for the evening - as the trio of girls looked stunning.They also linked up with Sophie Brown and Adrian Sanderson, who appeared on last year's MAFS.

They're called flashbulb memories.Those events in history where you can remember exactly what you were doing at the time they happened. From the election of President Obama to the announcement of the Covid-19 pandemic and even Take That splitting up – all belong to a part of psychology where personal memories of significant events are somehow imprinted in our brains in a different way to everyday ones.

If there's one thing teenagers like it's branded trainers - and they certainly don't come cheap.

Fulham remain interested in Scott McTominay and could make an approach for the Manchester United midfielder in January, according to reports.

Kelly Osbourne has once again ripped apart Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for "whining" and taking the "victim road."During another scathing rant, Osbourne, 38, criticized the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for how they went about their lives after making the decision to step back as senior royals. "I feel a certain level of disappointment because I feel like they had the opportunity to become the most liked, loved people in the entire world that could actually bring some positive change," she shared on "The Osbournes Podcast." After the English television personality doubled down on her comments on Harry being a "t---," Osbourne claimed the couple went "down this victim road." "I get wanting to leave [the royal family], I get that, but then just leave," Osbourne remarked.

Manchester United are currently 'monitoring the situation' concerning midfielder Adrien Rabiot's future at Juventus.

VAR had no choice but to rule out Jonny Evans' goal for Manchester United against Burnley due to Rasmus Hojlund's interference with James Trafford, according to ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher.

Stormzy is set to perform at the 2024 Formula One British Grand Prix.The grime artist will take to the stage at Silverstone on Friday, July 5 as part of an “unprecedented four-day festival line-up” at the legendary motor racing circuit.On Saturday (July 5), Pete Tong is due to present his Ibiza Classics set alongside Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra before Rudimental closes the weekend on Sunday (July 6).The headline and support acts for Thursday night’s Opening Concert will be announced in the coming weeks.Per a press release, the festival “will see Silverstone take its new-look music and arts offering to the next level – cementing the British Grand Prix as a summer highlight on both the British sporting and music calendar”.Nick Read, Silverstone’s Commercial Director, said: “Our long-term ambition has always been to establish Silverstone as a venue that attracts the biggest and best artists in the world to put on a spectacular show for the British fans.“It’s an honour to announce Stormzy, Pete Tong and Rudimental as the first names on our line-up for the 2024 British Grand Prix.”He continued: “We knew we had a massive job on our hands following the great success of this year’s music offering, so we are thrilled to be able to take things up another notch – with more huge global acts still to be announced!”Tickets for the 2024 British Grand Prix are available now – you can buy yours here.This year’s event saw performances from the likes of Calvin Harris, Tom Grennan, Cat Burns and Black Eyed Peas.Stormzy played his only UK show of 2023 last month as part of this year’s All Points East gig series in Victoria Park, London.His third and most recent studio album, ‘This Is What I Mean’, was released last November.

Trailer has dropped for Netflix’s Squid Game reality series, which launches November 22 with record prize money of $4.56M.

Take That are coming to Manchester as part of their huge UK and Ireland 2024 tour and tickets are set to go on sale soon.

An estimated £500,000 worth of Manchester United memorabilia is up for grabs in an auction this month with several pieces of rare and intriguing pieces on offer.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor European pay TV platform Sky has released the trailer for Sky Original film “Dance First,” ahead of its world premiere at San Sebastian Film Festival on Sept. 30. The film is directed by BAFTA and Academy Award winner James Marsh (“The Theory of Everything”) and written by BAFTA winner Neil Forsyth (“Guilt”).

Fans of Married At First Sight UK were rooting for Ella and Nathanial after they met for the first time at the altar on the second episode of the show, which aired on Tuesday, 19 September - before a surprising preview for tomorrow night's show left them shocked. Ella, is trans (someone whose gender identity differs from that typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth), and Nathanial identifies as pansexual (attracted to people of all genders).The pair certainly made for a stunning couple as they exchanged vows in front of their family and friends, with Ella breaking down as she spoke hers, as Nathanial encouraged her to get through it in an adorable moment for the show.

The remnants of Hurricane Lee are hitting Scotland today in a deluge of rain that could bring flooding and travel delays.

famously hosts his own eponymous talk show in the United Kingdom — made the trip across the pond to appear on a recent episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.”The 60-year-old entertainer was asked by emcee Andy Cohen, 55, how the Brits actually feel about royal family exiles Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex famously departed from The Firm in 2020 and moved to Montecito, California.“Since you can speak for all Brits, what would you say is the overriding feeling about Harry and Meghan over there at this point?” Cohen asked on Thursday. The comedian explained that the couple’s presence is a “gift” to Harry’s estranged brother, Prince William, and his wife, Kate Middleton.“It’s difficult,” the Irish native replied.

A man has been left fighting for his life following a 'targeted attack' in north Manchester. Greater Manchester Police says the 34-year-old was rushed to hospital last night (September 11) with serious injuries consistent with the use of a bladed article.