Grassroots venues need “action not kind words” as they had for “disaster” without arena investment

Emmerdale fans have shared not one but two 'hopes' as they've been left fearing for one particular character after Craig Reed's killer was exposed. The new character was seen left for dead at the end of last week's trips to the Dales before a 'whodunit' ensued at the start of this week.

Charlotte Crosby has been bombarded with congratulations messages after announcing her engagement on social media. The former Geordie Shore star says she is the 'happiest woman in the world' after her 'best friend' and boyfriend of two years Jake Ankers proposed to her in Dubai.

here.The recipients of shares automatically become a member and co-owner of the Charitable Community Benefit Society and its assets and will receive a guaranteed 3 per cent APR return on their investment.Chris Prosser, director of MVP said: “By supporting the ‘Give The Gift of Ownership’ campaign music fans will provide much needed resources for Music Venue Properties to acquire the freehold of more at-risk grassroots music venues.“With 16 per cent of the UK’s grassroots music venues having closed in the last 12 months at a rate of two per week, this initiative serves as a timely reminder that these are more than just spaces; they are cultural landmarks that have witnessed the rise of legendary bands and the birth of countless musical memories, while also acting as platforms for emerging artists to hone their craft and connect with fans.“Giving the gift of ownership to friends and family this Christmas supports not only music but strengthens the communities these venues are a part of while proving that the public can and should take ownership of the cultural scenes they build.”Music Venue Properties has identified nine potential grassroots music venue acquisitions throughout the UK which the ‘Give The Gift of Ownership’ campaign is expected to raise much needed funds for.To date, almost £2.5m has been raised from over 1200 individual investors and the MVP crowdfunding platform #OwnOurVenues has now re-opened for further share sales to support this campaign.The #OwnOurVenues initiative was first announced in May, following the news that legendary gig spaces like North London’s Nambucca and Sheffield’s Leadmill were closing their doors or under threat, respectively.Having been backed by Ed Sheeran, the scheme aims to

Fatboy Slim, says a beloved Brighton venue faces a “slow death” if planning permission for a new development is allowed to go ahead.More than 1200 people have objected to a planning application for a commercial building next to the Prince Albert pub, located on Trafalgar Street in the city and more than 14,000 have since signed a petition objecting to the plans.The plans would see an existing car rental premises demolished to make way for a four-storey building (via the BBC). The plans will go before Brighton and Hove City Council on Wednesday (November 1).Cook played a surprise gig at the venue on Monday (October 30).

Mary Lou Retton is making her first public statement since her hospitalization after suffering from a rare form of pneumonia.

EXCLUSIVE: On the eve of AFM, Lionsgate has picked up North American and UK rights to Indian action movie Kill for theatrical release in 2024.

Scary Movie costume for Halloween. The look comes from the 's opening scene, which famously features Electra running through several sprinklers before ultimately getting murdered in her skivvies.The Rhode founder showed off the finished look in a series of portraits taken by , which you can see . To complete the costume, which, per stylist Dani Michelle, was custom made for the model by Victoria's Secret, Bieber also wore a heart-shaped necklace, a watch, and a pair of black Converse low-top sneakers.

Israeli filmmaker Tom Shoval has expressed his growing fears for Gaza hostage, former actor and friend David Cunio and called on the Israeli government to explore all possible ways, including a ceasefire, to secure his release and that of all the hostages.

2012 appearance on “Conan.”“I don’t know his name, but he was in my house,” she said.“He was in my house, and he just started, like, caressing me,” Kesha said, re-enacting the gentle caresses on Conan O’Brien’s arm. “It was a sexy time, but it wasn’t, like, sex,” she clarified. Anna Nicole Smith credited a ghost for the kinkiest sex she’s ever had in an interview with FHM magazine in July 2004.“A ghost would crawl up my leg and have sex with me at an apartment a long time ago in Texas,” the Playboy model explained.

Charities are stepping up calls for the UK Government to introduce a ‘Help to Repay’ scheme on energy bills as research showed one in four households with fuel debts are unable to clear arrears. An estimated 6.4 million people are now in arrears with their energy bills - up more than 824,000 since April, according to a nationwide survey of 2,000 adults conducted last week for National Debtline, which is run by the Money Advice Trust charity.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Former “Dancing With the Stars” host Tom Bergeron reunited with dancer and franchise veteran Cheryl Burke on the latter’s “Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) and reflected on his tumultuous exit from the long-running ABC reality competition series. Bergeron was the original host of the program and led the show for 28 seasons. He parted ways with “DWTS” after the 2019 season because the show executives did not listen to his advice about staying out of politics and cast Sean Spicer, the hugely controversial former press secretary for President Donald Trump, to compete.

Now that Bradley Cooper appears to be pursuing Gigi Hadid after the pair has been spotted out and about around NYC in recent days and weeks, his ex Irina Shayk has been left to pick up the pieces. And she ain’t happy about it!

Some of the stars of Married At First Sight UK put their glad rags on and enjoyed a night out on Saturday- putting their explosive dinner party behind them. Peggy Rose Lawrence, 32, looked sensational in a black leather skirt paired with a white shirt while she smiled with other members of the MAFS crew including Tasha, Jay and Rosaline.

Primark has released its new Christmas jumper which has left some shoppers labelling their latest design "too far" while others couldn't wait to get their hands on it. The budget clothing store has everything you could possibly imagine from a range of dedicated Greggs products to their controversial denim shorts that resembled a pair of pants.

Chris Evans is happily off the market. In an appearance at New York Comic Con, Evans discussed his relationship with his wife Alba Baptista and confirmed his marriage. He revealed that they had two weddings and that he was looking forward to many things this year.

Chris Evans is sharing his first comments after tying the knot!

A van has been plastered with angry notes from disgruntled locals after being abandoned on a street for weeks. Fuming residents on Chessel Street in Bedminster, Bristol, have made their feelings known after the converted camper was parked outside two terraced homes.

Thania Garcia Cher has denied the allegations that surfaced last month accusing her of employing four men to abduct her adult son. In a new interview with People, the singer adamantly states: “That rumor is not true.” The shocking allegation first appeared in divorce documents involving Cher’s son Elijah Blue Allman and his wife, Marie Angela King. They were recently made public as part of the couple’s ongoing divorce case that was first filed by Allman — a year prior to the alleged abduction — in November 2021.

Jada Pinkett Smith is dropping more bombshells in her latest interview.

Viewers of ITV's This Morning have predicted who they think will replace Holly Willoughby after her shock exit - and have made calls for a certain duo to return to the sofa.