Denise Welch talks Byker Grove reboot and whether she thinks it will be ‘PC’

The Mary Wallopers have announced their new single ‘Wexford’, and told NME how they are looking to challenge perceptions of Irish folk music by making their music as accessible and thought-provoking as possible.Having gained notoriety from their lockdown livestreams, Dundalk band The Mary Wallopers have gone on to galvanise an unlikely fanbase from across the UK – and been hailed as making the traditional folk genre more accessible to a new generation.Following on from lead single ‘The Holy Ground’, the band have today (July 17) released the second track new album ‘Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll’ — a cover of Pecker Dunne’s ‘Wexford’.One of the album’s more emotive and introspective tracks, the cover sees The Mary Wallopers pay tribute to the late Irish folk icon and shed a light on the backlash faced by travellers, which often goes overlooked.“It is to show respect to the people that influence us,” guitarist Charles Hendy told NME. “The song itself is so raw and honest, it’s about him growing up in Wexford and he doesn’t sugarcoat anything in it.“It’s just an amazingly written song.

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Carrie Underwood, it would turn out to be the ultimate one.In November 2009, the  alum paid a visit to , where she shared an update on her romance with Mike Fisher, an ice hockey pro playing for the Ottawa Senators at the time. The singer confirmed they had been dating for close to a year at that point, setting a record in her personal life.

Matt Healy brought his famous dad and Benidorm star Tim with him to TRNSMT festival.

Four dogs have been shot dead by a farmer outside Moffat, Dumfriesshire, after the pack of animals were "abandoned" on Sunday morning and attacked and killed sheep.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Ringo Starr, as always, is all about the P&L statements, and that doesn’t mean profit-and-loss. Friday, as is his custom, he took the occasion of his birthday — this year, his 83rd — to lead local friends in a chant of “peace and love” at the stroke of noon PT in a Beverly Hills park, while a worldwide audience of streaming Beatles fans looked on, admiring his youthful looks and demeanor and wondering if there’s any way to have what he’s having. Brother-in-law Joe Walsh joined him for the event, as did their respective wives, sisters Barbara and Marjorie Bach. By coincidence, both Starr and Walsh have been a part of headline news stories in recent days — the former because of a forthcoming Beatles single, the latter because of the announcement of an Eagles farewell tour. The two stars talked with press about those headlines, among other things, before the late-morning party got underway in earnest.

Lewis Capaldi made more than one dig at fellow musicians who’ve also been interviewed on the popular YouTube series “Hot Ones” while recently appearing on the show himself.

Loose Women's Denise Welch couldn't stop smiling as she enjoyed a night out in London with her son Matty Healy. Matt, who is the frontman of the band The 1975 and has been romantically linked to singer Taylor Swift in the past, joined his mum on Wednesday evening for a trip to swanky seafood restaurant J Sheekey.The 65-year-old opted for a casual look including blue jeans, a striped top and denim jacket, paired with white chunky trainers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Max Strus via a sign-and-trade involving the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs. Cleveland sent over Cedi Osman and Lamar Stevens to San Antonio, Miami sent Max Stus to the Cavs, and the Spurs sent draft assets to the Heat. The question is, what role will Max Stus play for the Cleveland Cavaliers? Status is being considered for a spot in the starting line-up in Cleveland, but he may end up being a bench scorer.

Carrie Underwood, it would turn out to be the ultimate one. In November 2009, the  alum paid a visit to , where she shared an update on her ongoing romance with Mike Fisher, who was an ice hockey pro playing for the Ottawa Senators at the time. The singer confirmed they had been dating for close to a year at that point, setting the record in her personal life.

Denise Welch claims a rebooted Byker Grove will face challenges in the current "PC" era. Byker Grove, the popular BBC teen drama that last aired 17 years ago and starred Ant McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, and Welch, will be rebooted under the new name "Byker," with the comedy duo serving as executive producers and creative consultants.

K.J. Yossman “Byker Grove,” the iconic British teen drama that launched dozens of entertainment careers – as well as unleashed a strangely catchy theme tune on the world – is back. Seventeen years after the last episode aired on the BBC, “Byker Grove” is returning with two of its former stars – Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, collectively known as Ant and Dec – at the helm. “The Kardashians” producers Fulwell 73 will co-produce alongside McPartlin and Donnelly’s production company Mitre Studios (“Saturday Night Takeaway”). Originally launching in 1989, “Byker Grove” was set in a Newcastle youthclub and did not shy away from hard-hitting storylines. Among the well-known faces who came up through its ranks were “The Gentleman’s” Charlie Hunnam, former MTV host Donna Air, Jill Halfpenny (“Coronation Street”) and McPartlin and Declan, who played PJ and Duncan. The duo launched a short-lived career in pop music under their characters’ names, PJ and Duncan, before a successful pivot to TV presenting.

BBC teen drama Byker Grove has been announced by original castmembers Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly – see fan reactions below.Byker – the reboot by entertainment company Fulwell 73 – comes some 17 years after the final events of the original series. The revamped show is to be filmed and produced in and around the North East of England again with a new cast and crew.Broadcasters Ant and Dec, who made their name playing best friend duo PJ and Duncan in the original series, serve as executive producers and creative consultants of the reboot.Byker Grove became a staple of British television throughout the ’90s and ’00s and also helped launch the careers of Donna Air and Jill Halfpenny.News of the programme’s return has been met with generally positive responses from fans.There has, however, been some doubt thrown on how successfully producers will manage to revive the iconic 90s series in 2023.Additionally, some people have questioned how writers will get around the fact that the 2006 final episode showed that the kids were made aware that they were in fact characters starring in an experimental CBBC show.“Just a teeny, tiny bit giddy about this!,” wrote one fan on Twitter about the reboot, while a former castmember on the show said: “I’m willing to ditch academia and resume my short-lived role as the moody metaller behind the tuck shop in Byker Grove for the new remake.

Love Island's first look for Monday sees new Casa Amor bombshell Abi Moores reveal her royal link as she knows both Prince William and Prince Harry. In the upcoming episode, Abi, 25, who is a flight attendant, and Mitchel Taylor continue to get to know each other and agree on both wanting animals in the near future.

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During Jax Taylor’s Friday, June 30, nightclub appearance in Atlantic City, he seemingly confirmed that he was planning to return to Vanderpump Rules.

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Captain Sandy weighed in on Captain Lee‘s surprising departure from Below Deck — telling Us Weekly she didn’t know it wasn’t his decision.