Dragons' Den stars 'have a blast' down Canal Street as filming returns to Manchester

Coronation Street star Thelma Barlow, 95, is set to return to the screen as she comes out of retirement almost 30 years after leaving the ITV soap.The actress is best known for playing Mavis Wilton in Coronation Street from 1971 to 1997 where she appeared opposite Barbara Knox (Rita Sullivan) and Peter Baldwin (Derek Wilton).The last time Thelma acted was in the film, Florence Foster Jenkins, in 2016 where Meryl Streep played the titular character.Thelma played Mrs. Oscar Garmunder before retiring from acting. However, Thelma will now star in a short film Sleepless in Settle which follows a mother trying to find a wife for her son.

Manchester City continue to search for new signings to strengthen their squad - but can still refresh their senior options by promoting a number of young players next season.

Phil Foden has jetted back to Germany after the birth of his third child with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, having left the England camp earlier this week.

BBC Dragons' Den has announced that it will be returning in 2025 with three new celebrity faces. The popular series will welcome back Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven Bartlett, along with a host of star-studded guests.

Dragons' Den have confirmed there will be some new names joining the panel - including some familiar faces from This Morning and one business mogul from America.Three stars of the screen will be joining the Dragons as guests to judge some new contestants on their business plans.This Morning fashion guru Trinny Woodall will join the line-up, along with the man who was dubbed the nation’s PE teacher, Joe Wicks. And the right-hand woman to the Kardashians, Emma Grede, will also become a Dragon - and not for the first time.The last time we saw Emma, she secured a huge deal on the show.

As Georgia O’Keeffe was to the landscape of New Mexico, artist Chiura Obata was to the grandeur of Yosemite.

Simon Cowell has opened up about feeling "emotional" and "quite nervous" as he took on the role of walking former X Factor star Lucy Spraggan down the aisle. Lucy, 32, known from her time on The X Factor, tied the knot to her partner, Emilia Smith earlier this month.

The Resident might no longer be on the air, but it was a fan favorite drama for years.

Peaky Blinders star Sam Claflin has been spotted filming scenes in the city centre for an upcoming drama for Amazon Prime.

Manchester City will have to dip into their academy to field teams in pre-season games against Celtic, AC Milan, Barcelona and Chelsea.

A familiar sight is disappearing from Manchester's ever-changing skyline.

Josh Gad is set to star in a sequel for the classic parody film Spaceballs!

A teary Denise Welch shared some touching memories about her late father, Vin, during a recent episode of Loose Women and revealed he had made a brief appearance alongside her in Coronation Street in the nineties. After some chit-chat about recent happenings - such as England winning their first victory at the Euros 2024 against Serbia and Kate Middleton dazzling the nation with her presence at Trooping the Colour - conversation shifted to Father's Day on Loose Women.This lead to Denise then opening up about her own experiences with her dad, Vin, who sadly passed away in late September, 2021.

Victoria Beckham has enlisted the help of her mini-me daughter Harper to promote her beauty brand, filming a makeup tutorial on Tuesday.The 50 year old fashion designer, who previously used husband David to advertise her brand, has now involved her lookalike daughter. Shared on Victoria's Instagram account, natural beauty Harper looked glowing and radiant as she showcased Victoria Beckham Beauty's latest eyebrow product, Feather Fix.The caption cheekily read: “Someone stole my FeatherFix! Kisses xxx.” This isn't the first time Harper has followed in her mother's footsteps, having previously modelled her clothing range.

House of the Dragon is back.

Manchester City have more players representing their countries at Euro 2024 than any other club, further cementing their influence as one of the best in Europe.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Emily Blunt is in early talks to star in Steven Spielberg‘s next film. The movie, like all of Spielberg’s productions, is shrouded in secrecy, but it is an “event film,” so think special effects and vast scope.

The football season continues this summer for dozens of Manchester City and United players at Euro 2024.

Amy Dowden is set to feature in a new deeply personal documentary in a second return to the BBC after it was revealed she'll be back taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year.

Fans are singing their praises for Matt Smith following a recent interview.