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A former co-star of Married At First Sight UK's JJ Slater has issued a warning to Katie Price over their new romance, as they say she will "end up heartbroken". Katie, 45, and JJ, 30, went public with their romance last week, after ongoing speculation that they were dating. But Georges Berthhonneau, JJ's former co-star from the 2023 series of MAFS, doesn't think the relationship will last, as he suggested that JJ is more interested in fame, and "won't be in it for the long run".

Sir Jim Ratcliffe officially arrives at Manchester United as the Premier League’s second richest owner with fans filled with optimism for the future.

Bobby Brazier’s grandmother Jackiey Budden has revealed the sweet message that her grandson sent her after she watched him perform in Newcastle as part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. Bobby, 20, who made it to the final on last year’s Strictly Come Dancing, has been busy performing across the country on the show’s live tour alongside fellow celebrity contestants including Ellie Leach, Layton Williams and Angela Rippon.

A lorry driver quit his job within just minutes of finding out he and his wife had scooped £166,666 each in a huge lottery win.

Alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi is believed to have "gone into" the River Thames, the Metropolitan Police said.

Katie Price and Married At First Sight star JJ Slater have been pictured enjoying each other's company on a wild night out. Katie, who has been married three times, seemed very close to JJ, who is younger than her by 14 years. After breaking up with her ex-fiance Carl Woods, Katie, aged 45, has been spending time with reality star JJ.

Layton Williams has said he was 'not expecting' it as he continues to prove he's a fan favourite on the Strictly Come Dancing live tour. The actor and West End star is currently touring the country in a very different kind of show as the juggernaut that is the BBC One dance contest visits cities across the country.

Saudi Arabia side Al-Shabab are reportedly willing to offer former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea a return to football.

Dianne Buswell has shared an emotional moment with fans as she tours the country with Strictly Come Dancing while also revealing words she says to Bobby Brazier during every show. The dancer is currently on the road with her co-stars as part of the dance show's live tour.

Nikita Kuzmin quickly distracted fans as he gave his followers an alternative look at the Strictly Come Dancing live tour. While fans across the country will be flocking to their local arenas to see him and his co-stars in action, the dancer gave his online followers a behind-the-scenes look at what's going on.

Dr Michael Mosley has said that drinking one hot beverage a day can help boost your health and may even help prevent dementia.

Strictly Come Dancing's celebrities and professionals have zipped their sequin-festooned costumes back on to head out on the 2024 live arena tour. The incredible live shows will bring to life all the magic of the hit BBC entertainment show on a grand arena stage.

Eric Cantona has announced more live shows for the spring as he continues the launch of his musical career – see the new dates below.The retired Manchester United legend first teased a career in music last year, going on to release debut EP ‘I’ll Make My Own Heaven’ and play his first live shows.Now, he will return to the stage in April for gigs beginning in Dublin and ending in Manchester 10 days later.The run will include a London gig at Shepherd’s Bush Empire and shows in Newcastle, Leeds and more.See the full run of dates below. Tickets go on sale here from 10am GMT on Friday, January 26.APRIL 202410 – Dublin, Liberty Hall 12 – Glasgow, O2 Academy 13 – Aberdeen, Music Hall 14 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall 16 – Leeds, O2 Academy 17 – London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 18 – Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall 20 – Manchester, Palace TheatreComprised of four songs, Cantona’s debut EP sees the former footballer channel inspiration from music heavyweights including Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen.“J’écris pour exister car il n’existe que moi pour écrire ainsi…writing is a way for me to exist, as only my existence can result in writing this way,” he said of the release.“Music has always been a part of my life.

Millie Gibson is set to be replaced as Doctor Who's companion in future series of the BBC sci-fi show.The former Coronation Street star Millie appeared in her first episode alongside Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor in the Christmas Special last month. However it has now been revealed that Millie will be replaced as the Doctor's sidekick by actress Varada Seethu in Ncuti's second series in the leading role.The decision by showrunner Russell T Davies to write out Millie, who plays orphan Ruby Sunday, was made last year after filming on her first run ended.

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A widow has spoken of the "devastating" impact the 2009 Post Office scandal had on her late husband – a sub-postmaster who was forced to plead guilty to false accounting, despite doing nothing wrong. Marion Holmes' late husband Peter, who passed away in 2015, was in charge of the Jesmond Post Office in Newcastle when he was arrested over a 'missing' £46,000 due to the faulty Horizon computer system. Peter, a former police officer, was offered a plea bargain when his case came to court in 2010.The Post Office said they would drop the theft charge if he would plead guilty to false accounting.

Temperatures all across the country are reaching close to zero degrees celsius.

A computer programmer with a peanut allergy, who ate a slice of pizza he ordered via Deliveroo, asked paramedics if he was going to die before passing out, an inquest has been told.

BBC that “Next of kin have been informed and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”“Upon spotting that she was in distress, our staff swiftly intervened, bringing her to the venue’s medical unit for examination,” said a spokesperson for SWG3.They continued: “The on-site medical team, composed of qualified and experienced professionals, promptly called for an ambulance as her condition deteriorated. Regrettably, despite these efforts, she did not survive.“Every guest is thoroughly searched upon entry by our highly-trained, accredited security teams.

Cassyette appears to be teasing a new single, ‘Why Am I Like This?’The singer-songwriter posted a snippet of the song to her social media channels, accompanied by a video of her sitting in front of a TV airing troubling-looking news footage. The clip has a caption that reads “The world fucking sucks”.The single would be Cassyette’s first new release in almost a year, following ‘BOOM’, which was released in February 2023.

Brenda Blethyn has been on our screens for years, having enjoyed a successful and fruitful career as an actor. Starting out way back in the 1980s, the 77 year old didn't experience her breakthrough moment until 1996, when she starred as Cynthia Purley in the drama Secrets & Lies.This role really put her on the map and earned her multiple awards, including Best Actress at Cannes Film Festival, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe. Plus, she also received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.

A Revolution bar near Manchester is one of eight across the country which the company are shutting down. The chain's branch on Alderley Road in Wilmslow, Cheshire is among the 'unprofitable' venues they have earmarked for closure.

Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to find a missing teenager. Chelsea, aged 14, is from Newcastle-under-Lyne in Staffordshire, but thought to be in Manchester.

Children across the country are getting excited for Father Christmas to visit and treat them to load of presents they cannot wait to open - but for three-year-old Arsala, this Christmas is very different, and she is desperate for more than just a visit from Santa.

Incoming Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly questioned the club's decision to sign Casemiro for such big money.

Cheryl and her family have been hit with some horrifying news as they announced that her grandparents' grave has been 'deliberately knocked down'. The gravestone of Cheryl's paternal grandparents, Brian and Margaret Tweedy, was found flattened at Heaton Cemetery in Newcastle.The shocking act followed concerns raised by the local council about safety. Although Cheryl was born three years after her grandfather Brian passed away from a heart attack in 1980, she was very close to her grandmother, Margaret, who died aged 60 in 2001.

Noah Kahan has added a second London show to his UK tour next summer due to high demand.The musician will now appear at The O2 on August 22, the day after his previously confirmed show at the venue.The musician will also play dates in Manchester, Newcastle and Birmingham. Tickets for all dates go on general sale at 9am on December 15 here.Check out the dates below:FEBRUARY:8 – Dublin, 3Arena10 – Glasgow, Ovo Hydro11 – Leeds, First Direct Arena13 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena14 – London, OVO Arena Wembley15 – London, OVO Arena WembleyAUGUST: 13 – Manchester, Co-op Live 14 – Newcastle Upon Tune, Utilita Arena20 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 21 – London, O2 Arena 22 – London O2 Arena A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl)Kahan recently appeared on Saturday Night Live performing his breakout single ‘Stick Season’.Released towards the tail-end of 2022, his third album ‘Stick Season’ became a sleeper hit.

Editors have announced details of a new UK tour, set to kick off next spring. Find ticket details below.Announced today (December 11), the tour dates will see the band play a series of live shows across the country in celebration of their latest studio album ‘EBM’.Set to kick off in February next year, the tour dates will see the band play six shows across spring 2024.

Doja Cat has announced a series of UK and European tour dates, set to kick off next summer. Find ticket details below.The new dates come as part of her ongoing ‘Scarlet Tour’, which is currently underway in North America and celebrates the release of her critically acclaimed fourth studio album earlier this year.Consisting of eight dates throughout June and July, the European leg of the tour marks the first time that the hit singer will embark on a headline arena tour on the continent.

American indie singer Noah Kahan has announced a huge gig in Manchester next year, which will take place at the city’s newest venue Co-Op Live.

Creeper have announced an intimate run of UK dates set to kick off in spring next year.The handful of shows are in support of the band’s third LP ‘Sanguivore’ which was released back in October. Creeper will start the tour on March 15, 2024 at Dreamland in Margate.

Declan Donnelly, the host of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has been happily married since 2015 and is a proud dad to two lovely kids. He first appeared on our screens in the 1980s as part of Byker Grove's cast.

Nadine Shah has released ‘Twenty Things’, the second single from her upcoming full-length, ‘Filthy Underneath’. Upon a hypnotic groove, dramatic piano stabs and a gloomy sonic atmosphere, Shah recounts various colourful characters who appear to hide darker secrets. In the second verse, she sings: “They’re laying flowers by the bus stop / Some poor old junkie’s lucks up  / Took a man and woman on the same day  / His right leg shorter than the other / The second eldest brother  / Goes to see his mother every Sunday ”. In a press release, Shah expressed that the sombre track was inspired by a slate of characters she encountered “whilst in recovery”.

Steve Bruce has flagged up a familiar concern for Manchester United by questioning the body language currently being shown by misfiring forward Marcus Rashford.

Erik ten Hag admitted he became "aggressive" with Anthony Martial amid first-half Newcastle's dominance in their defeat of Manchester United.

Manchester United resume their Premier League campaign against Newcastle on Saturday night (8pm) and highly-rated teenager Kobbie Mainoo is back in contention to start.