'Free Creme Eggs' and the smell of McVities: Why the 192 bus is a Greater Mancunian adventure

When Prince George was born, Kate Middleton and Prince William selected a very special godmother for him. Julia Samuel is a close family friend with a very special connection to the young Prince's late grandmother, Princess Diana.The 62 year old befriended Princess Diana in 1987 and the pair shared a close bond until her untimely death in 1997. When George was born in 2014, the special responsibility was given to Julia as a poignant nod to William's mother, Diana.

EXCLUSIVE: Since it opened in late February, Hindi crime drama Gangubai Kathiawadi has been racking up impressive numbers at the international box office and setting pandemic-era records for an Indian title. Starring Alia Bhatt, the feminist tale based on the true story of a girl from an affluent family sold into prostitution who became a so-called “mafia queen” of Mumbai, is proving a rare breakout for a female-led Bollywood feature.

British filmmaker Jeymes Samuel recently made waves with his action-packed western “The Harder They Fall” which focused on iconic black figures of the old west. Samuel is looking to reunite with Netflix for his next project, a superhero film based on Boom! Comics properties “Irredeemable” and its spinoff, “Incorruptible.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix is aiming to combine the two comics into a single film with Samuel directing and screenwriter Kemp Powers tackling the script.

With less than six weeks to the big day, shoppers have been stocking up on Easter treats from new and exclusive chocolate eggs, to unusual hot cross buns. And the Cadbury Creme Egg is an Easter must-have ideal for egg hunts, or simply to satisfy that sweet-toothed chocolate craving.

Dakota Hotel restaurant near Piccadilly on the advice of his fellow journalist friend, Countdown host Anne Robinson, who stays at the luxury hotel when filming Countdown at MediaCityUK in Salford. Giles joined her for dinner at the venue, despite her warning that: "Dinner in Manchester requires a girl to have a spray tan, stick-on tattoos and stilettos," with Anne apparently adding that she is 'often mistaken for a homeless person', while in the city. READ MORE : The glorious curry cafe tucked away in Trafford's tiniest village In the review published in Saturday's Times Magazine, Giles was informed by Anne that he would 'see the Manchester dress code in full.

which hits theaters today, citizens attend a political rally at Gotham Square Garden and the Gotham Gazette has been redesigned to mimic your morning New York Post. Thank you, Warner Bros. We look forward to our cut of the box office receipts.That’s all cute enough.

BandLab NME Awards 2022 last night, it seems as if Aitch and Big Zuu have become good friends. Watch the video interview of their blossoming romance above.The Manchester rapper and the London chef-meets-rapper came down to the O2 Academy Brixton where they presented the award for Best Solo Act In The World – which went to Burna Boy.While attempting to steal one of our iconic middle-finger awards, the pair then headed up to the winners’ room where we asked them if they would ever collaborate together.“Aitch’s feature price is too high!” joked Zuu, before Aitch responded: “I would never even charge Big Zuu one penny.”Would Aitch appear on Big Zuu’s Big Eats cookery show?“One million per cent,” he replied. “I’m waiting for the call.

Video: Revealed: Thousands face decade-long criminal records for Covid rule breaches (Evening Standard)Boris Johnson accuses Putin of ‘barbaric’ targeting of Ukrainian civiliansLarge queues in Paddington as London Underground services suspendedFamily of catastrophically injured rights activist say she is a fighterMassive Russian air strike on the Kharkiv regional administration buildingFootage shows shelling in KharkivPatel rejects call for visa waiver for Ukrainians fleeing war zoneDozens killed in Russian rocket attack on city of Kharkiv, Ukraine saysMatt Hancock tells all on podcast: ‘Gina and I love each other deeply’TubesIncredible moment unarmed civilians block Russian tank from entering village in northern UkraineMan dressed as Batman performs stunt on London EyeUkrainian woman scolds Russian soldier who demands to see her passport while drivingBritish couple trapped in Ukraine after collecting surrogate twinsVladimir Putin needs to 'withdraw his war machine', says Boris JohnsonPutin orders deterrent forces onto high alertLiz Truss says she “absolutely” supports British citizens going to fight in UkraineIn addition, Manson, 53, claimed Wood and Gore had impersonated a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent by "forging and distributing a fictitious letter" to create the "false appearance that Warner's alleged 'victims' and their families were in danger". Representatives for Wood have not yet responded to the lawsuit.

here.The song was written by members of the Brooklyn-based rock group The National (music by Aaron Dessner and Bryce Dessner; lyrics by Matt Berninger and Carin Carin Besser), originally for Erica Schmidt’s 2018 stage musical of “Cyrano.” In an interview with TheWrap in December, the band said that they consider “Wherever I Fall,” to be one of “the strongest songs we’ve written in our career” and a “timeless” song that they would’ve never written if not for ‘Cyrano.'”The open-hearted, plaintive ballad is sung by three soldiers to a messenger boy who is collecting letters from the battlefront. Each man dedicates his portion of the song to a beloved person: one his wife, one his unrequited love, one his estranged father.

Samuel L. Jackson will receive an Honorary Oscar at the 2022 Governors Awards later this month, but the actor says his shelves should already be graced by at least one of the statuettes.

A hit and run driver who moved down a boy of 12, a vile bully who terrorised his ex in front of her screaming children and the Arena bomb plotter are among the people from Greater Manchester who have been jailed this week.

After selling out in just 10 days, the Chicken Big Mac is returning to McDonald's - and you'll be able to get your hands on it this week.

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details about the Season 6 premiere of Peaky Blinders.. After a long wait, Peaky Blinders is back, just having premiered the first episode of the final season on BBC One this evening in the UK, and after the tragic loss of one of the show’s most important players, Helen McCrory (Aunt Polly), who passed away in April last year. Show creator Steven Knight and executive producer Caryn Mandabach sat down with Deadline this weekend to discuss the Season 6 premiere, the impact of losing McCrory on a personal and storyline level, and what’s ahead for the Shelby family (yes, there is a movie being plotted).

Griff and Sigrid‘s recent collaborative single ‘Head On Fire’ – hear it below.The song was released last month and will get its live debut next week (March 2) when the pair perform at the BandLab NME Awards 2022 at London’s Brixton Academy.Speaking to NME at the BRIT Awards 2022, Griff discussed what it was like to collaborate with Sigrid on the recent single.“She’s just amazing,” Griff said of Sigrid. “We met at a fashion show and we’re both fans of each other.

Joe Wright’s Cyrano twirls onto 797 screens, the highest-profile specialty release in weeks (as the market awaits Focus Features The Outfit with Mark Rylance and Sony Pictures Classics Mothering Sunday). But the well reviewed period musical romance from UAR starring Peter Dinklage is landing in a tough place. Industry estimates anticipate a low single digit opening given the inconsistent reception for movie musicals and the fact that its key older demos, especially women, have been the slowest to return to theaters.