H&M to shut Oldham town centre store as retail giant closes 250 branches worldwide

The pandemic has battered the fortunes of some of Britain's wealthiest tycoons – but life looks sweet again for Nick Candy as a bidding war for a podcast firm he backs gathered steam this weekend.  The property billionaire holds a 15 per cent stake in Audioboom, which he says is 'on steroids' following the pandemic.  The business, which turned its first profit last year, has attracted takeover interest from Amazon and Spotify, as well as Swedish podcast firm Acast and Virgin Media O2 owner Liberty Global.

If you're a child of the '80s or '90s, a trip to the Blockbuster video store was a staple ritual in planning your weekend entertainment.

A minaret at a mosque in Oldham is in danger of collapsing due to gale force winds during Storm Eunice.

Jamie Redknapp's youngest son Raphael takes after his side of the family as many have likened the tiny tot's facial expressions to his famous granddad, Harry Redknapp.MORE: Inside Jamie Redknapp and wife Frida's luxurious Maldives honeymoon with baby RaphaelAfter sharing a series of snapshots from his Maldives honeymoon with wife Frida, followers were quick to react - with many suggesting that little Raphael takes after the former football manager.WATCH: Jamie Redknapp's son Raphael takes after his dad in adorable video"He really looks like Harry here," remarked one, while another stated: "Little guy looks very like his grandad Harry." A third post read: "Got yours and your dad's looks awe."MORE: Jamie Redknapp's wife Frida stuns in crocheted halterneck bikini in must-see honeymoon snapsMORE: Jamie Redknapp expresses heartache after ex-wife Louise reveals family deathOn Thursday, Jamie then shared a heartwarming video of his three-month-old son playing with his parents. "What do you mean everyone says we look like twins? I look nothing like you pops," the dad-of-three joked.He later added a snapshot, and wrote in the caption: "Nanny, Pop and Raphael [heart emoji] #twins." His Swedish model wife was quick to add a heart emoji underneath.Followers also reacted, with one writing: "Ahhh he's spit of you!!! Gorgeous little chubby cheeks." Another said: "That's a beautiful picture, they look so proud." Another post read: "He's got your eyes, what a gorgeous baby." Jamie shared this cute photo of his son with his parentsJamie and Frida, who tied the knot in October, only recently returned from their honeymoon in the Maldives, along with their baby son Rafael.

Maud Adams is looking better than ever! The Hollywood icon, who turned 77 this month, appeared to be in great shape in photos you can see here as she walked her dogs in Beverly Hills last week. The actress, who was well-known for her roles in three James Bond movies, Man With the Golden Gun (1974), Octopussy (1983), and A View to Kill (1985) with Bond actor Roger Moore, strolled along in the park with her adorable pooches and dressed in a casual black zip-up jacket and camouflage pants. She also sported black loafers for the occasion and a small black purse slung over her shoulder, wearing her hair in a low ponytail.

Paradox Interactive has released an external report into its own work culture following issues of harassment that were raised last year in a staff survey.As reported by Eurogamer, the report was compiled by Gender Balance – a Swedish firm that specialises in discrimination, harassment and equality issues – and its results confirm that there are cultural issues within Paradox that foster misconduct.“We believe that complete transparency is the best way to move forward and address the issues and behaviours that have been identified,” Paradox chief of staff Mattias Lilja said in response to the report and the recommendations from Gender Balance.In a separate interview with Direkt, which was provided to Eurogamer with the English translation, Lilja said: “We are now getting to the bottom of this and we are getting a concrete picture of the problem.”“The report is a first step for us to really address these issues and bridge the trust gap that exists. Everyone should feel safe at Paradox and thrive, that is our responsibility to ensure.”Lilja continues to address the report, saying that Gender Balance expected more severe cases and found fewer but discovered behaviour of “inappropriate/nasty jargon” that “affects women to a greater degree than men, which is completely unacceptable.

Fans know him as Cain Dingle but Jeff Hordley couldn't be more different from his Emmerdale character.

Police have issued CCTV images of three young men they want to speak to in connecting with an assault in Oldham last summer.

Loch Leven NNR in Kinross-shire is a safe bet to see a range of migratory birds but recently efforts have been made to encourage a rare duck to stick around and breed.

A man was rescued from his car in Oldham on Sunday afternoon.

One of the great activities that Oldham has to offer is its variety of home-grown markets full of a variety of things at a competitive price.

Sometimes it can be difficult finding activities to do with your kids that they will enjoy and be genuinely interested in.

A large cordon is in place on a major road in Oldham after a person was reportedly hit by a car.

Shocking photos show a pile of fly-tipped rubbish dumped in an Oldham cul-de-sac.

A man who breached his court order is wanted by police in connection with several theft offences across Oldham.