Kilwinning man runs round Arran for cause close to his heart

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Before John Williams became the flagship film composer-conductor anyone thought of when they thought about the Hollywood Bowl, that honor belonged to Henry Mancini. And in some years, when Los Angeles is particularly lucky, it still does, even though the scorer behind “The Pink Panther,” “Days of Wine and Roses” and other classic scores has been gone for 30 years now. This Sunday, the LA Phil will devote the Bowl’s traditional opening night to a 100th birthday celebration for the man who, arguably more than any other, turned movie scores into a truly populist artform… and who conducted at the Bowl 29 times.

Gary Lineker has recalled a unique moment in his career that only occurred against Manchester United.

A Greater Manchester hospital trust will pay out nearly £30m after ‘accepting their negligence led to a baby girl suffering catastrophic injuries’, according to a family’s lawyers. The case is the ‘second largest settlement the NHS has ever made in a medical negligence case’, it is claimed.

Manchester City have reportedly made an enquiry for RB Leipzig midfielder Daniel Olmo.

Manchester Airport has issued guidance for football fans heading to Germany over the coming weeks for the Euros to ensure they have a smooth journey. The northern travel hub is expecting around 100,000 passengers to fly to Germany for the football tournament.

Sam Levinson has been at the center of quite a few controversies over the past few years, beginning with the success of HBO’s “Euphoria.” There have been accusations of long hours, poor work environment, and even misogyny on the set of his award-winning series. But according to one star of “Euphoria,” a lot of the negativity surrounding Levinson comes from a place of misunderstanding.

Claudia Winkleman looks incredible in the second series of The Piano on Channel 4, even though she famously ‘hates exercise.’ The 52-year old looks better than ever in her hosting role alongside Mika and Lang Lang, and despite trying to avoid exercise at all costs, she credits her long-lasting good looks to her gym classes, the braces she got later in life, and taking afternoon naps. She also — although dermatologists may advise otherwise — refuses to drink water. Regardless of her animosity towards the gym, Claudia has admitted to dragging herself to workout classes to maintain her toned legs and arms.

Tributes have continued to flood in for a 'bubbly' mum with a 'heart of pure gold' who tragically died after being struck by a train near Stockport. Jill Canovan was discovered near Heaton Chapel railway station just after 4am on Monday (June 3).

Jon Burlingame The recent death of Walt Disney songwriting legend Richard M. Sherman appeared to have closed the book on the history of classic Disney tunes, as Sherman, 95, was the last link to many of them, from “Chim Chim Cher-ee” to “Winnie the Pooh” and “It’s a Small World.” But the recent discovery of previously unknown tape-recorded conversations between Sherman, his brother and songwriting partner Robert B. Sherman, and “Mary Poppins” creator P.L.

Security officer and youth worker Harrison Pettman, 23, made one of the most memorable entrances during the audition stages of Britain’s Got Talent this year. He was sitting in the audience with his family and told them he was getting up to use the toilet – then appeared on stage and stunned them and the audience with his moving version of the song With You from Ghost the musical. “I said ‘I’m going to the toilet’ because I didn’t know what else to say,” he laughs.

A free petting farm offering pony rides at pocket money prices has had families flocking to visit during the school holidays.

Unlike previous years, there were nine Golden Buzzer acts in the 2024 series of Britain's Got Talent from comedians to dancers and singers. With the live semi-finals about to begin OK! caught up with three of the acts who were automatically sent through after their incredible first auditions.

At one time, it would have been unthinkable that such a magnificent and important part of Manchester's history would one day be abandoned lie crumbling for over 40 years.

A man has tragically died after collapsing during the Great Manchester Run.

Neighbours on a Salford estate have spoken of their terror after a gunman opened fire in the street. A man was left seriously injured after being blasted on Sunday night (May 26).

A popular YouTube star has praised a takeaway and café in the city centre for its ‘absolutely delicious’ selection of sandwiches and baked goods.

Fans are less than satisfied with Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour show in Amsterdam.

Tens of thousands of runner have taken part in the 2024 AJ Bell Great Manchester Run. The huge running event includes one of Europe's biggest 10km races as well as a half marathon.

Bernardo Silva expects a strong Manchester United side to arrive at Wembley on Saturday for the FA Cup final despite their injury problems of late.

Wayne Rooney could be about to enter the world of management less than six months after being sacked by Birmingham.