Jason Manford talks taking over from Ralf Little on Death in Paradise one day

As Coronation Street gets ready to celebrate its 60th anniversary on 9th December and viewers get ready to indulge in all the fantastic storylines leading up to it, it appears the soap has some great news. According to the Sun, the world’s longest running soap has just handed over brand spanking new contracts to five of its most-loved actors.

Mads Mikkelsen knows that replacing Johnny Depp as dark wizard Gellert Grindlewald in will be «tricky.» The actor spoke about the recasting for the first time in an interview with, teasing how his take will be different.«Well, it's going to be me, so that's a difference,» he told .Mikkelsen noted that they are still working out exactly how he will take over. «There has to be a bridge between what Johnny did and what I'm going to do.

Mads Mikkelsen is opening up about taking over Johnny Depp‘s role in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them 3.

a church run by Mr Manford's uncle was also targeted by thieves.The heartless burglars raided Cadishead Community Church in May, taking everything from expensive music equipment and guitars to their store of toilet roll.They even made off with a Bible and sweets meant for children's groups at the church.Anyone with information on burglaries can pass it on to police on 101.Alternatively, use the Live Chat services at www.gmp.police.uk. Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News

Jason Manford has been announced as host of the Royal Variety Performance 2020.The Salford comic will present the annual entertainment show from the historic Blackpool Opera House in the Winter Gardens Complex as it returns to the north for the first time in nine years.The Royal Variety Performance was last held in Blackpool in 2009, and last took place outside of London in 2011 at Salford's Lowry Theatre.However, due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year's edition will feature a "virtual

Naman Ramachandran Jesy Nelson, 29, of popular British music group Little Mix, is taking some time off for medical reasons.“Jesy is having extended time off from Little Mix for private medical reasons,” a statement from the group’s PR Simon Jones said.

hereLittle Mix performed as a trio earlier this month.Fans were worried after Jesy was forced to pull out of the final of their BBC reality contest Little Mix: The Search, just after the release of the band's sixth studio album Confetti.Bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards opened the show with a heartrending rendition of Secret Love Song without Jesy.Her last performance with the girls was in the semi-final the night before, on Friday November 6.They performed a mix of

statement, the band said: ‘Jesy is having extended time off from Little Mix for private medical reasons.

Jesy Nelson has revealed to her fans that she is taking an 'extended break' from Little Mix. The announcement comes after the singer missed several appearances with the band, including the final of their BBC One talent show The Search and their hosting gig at the MTV European Music Awards.

Jesy Nelson is taking an extended break from Little Mix for “private medical reasons”, it has been announced.The 29 year old’s decision to step back was announced by the spokesman for the group. A statement from the spokesman read: “Jesy is having extended time off from Little Mix for private medical reasons.