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Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers would have wanted his fans to enjoy the "magical series" he shot with his co-star Si King before his heartbreaking death, according to a post on the TV chef's Instagram page.

Tributes have flooded in for Dave Myers following the death of the Hairy Bikers star - and the latest episode of the final "magical" series he made with best friend Si King is airing as planned on Tuesday night (March 5). Myers, one half of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo, died last week after a battle with cancer.

Dave Myers’ widow Liliana has paid tribute to her “wonderful, brave” husband after his death. The TV cook, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, passed away aged 66 according to a statement on Thursday (February 29) from his co-star Si King on social media.

TV chef Dave Myers, best known as one-half of the Hairy Bikers, has died at the age of 66, according to a statement from his co-star Si King on social media.

A police video has revealed the shocking moment a woman who lied about rapes which never happened and caused three people to try and take their own lives was arrested.

Northern chef and Roux Scholar Tom Barnes has confirmed he is set to open his first restaurant in Manchester. Skof, a 36-cover restaurant, is set to launch in Spring 2024.

A family were shocked when they stumbled across a couple enjoying an al fresco sex session on a canal towpath. Chloe Dobson, 21, and her partner, Peter Penman, were spotted by the family - including three children - in broad daylight at around 8pm on June 2 this year.

These incredible images show the Royal Navy's new nuclear submarine towering above houses while being transported to a shipyard in Cumbria. As part of a £31bn programme, the 20m-long section of HMS Dreadnought is seen protected against the elements by what the Royal Navy describe as 'what must be the world’s largest black bin bag'.

Manchester United have made three appointments in the academy as the club looks to continue to have a leading youth set-up.

They are the nation's heroes, on the cusp of World Cup glory.

With the dog population of the UK booming, it stands to reason that pubs that welcome dogs should start more actively catering for them. While many hostelries offer dog treats and even dog beer, one pub in Didsbury is going the extra mile.

A man whose wife and two children were murdered in a flat fire in Nottingham has said that the world has been denied the opportunity to see their potential due to the actions of a “heartless” killer.

Earlier this week, we reported Peter Martin, 82, had died. In Emmerdale, he was known to millions as Len Reynolds. He played the character between 2001 and 2007.

A woman who claimed to be the victim of an Asian grooming gang has been jailed for more than eight years for making false rape allegations.

A new bid has been launched to solve the mystery of a man who was vanished in Aberdeen more than 30 years ago.

A man who wrongfully spentweeks behind bars after a woman made up a false allegation that he raped her has opened up about the severe PTSD he suffers from following his traumatic experience. Jordan Trengrove was horrified when police arrested him after Ellie Williams, who he had only met once on a night out, told police he had sexually assaulted her at a flat, Manchester Evening News reports.

Travis Binnion has confirmed it was Nick Cox's decision for him to take Manchester United's matches in the Papa John's Trophy this season. The Manchester Evening News revealed in August that Binnion was set to be in charge for United's Under-21s' fixtures in the EFL Trophy - known as the Papa John's trophy - this season, despite him holding the position as Under-18s head coach.

Dave Myers as the Hairy Bikers star continues treatment for cancer.  Appearing on The One Show on Wednesday, Si revealed that while Dave is still undergoing chemotherapy, he is doing well and feeling more positive by the day.

A 'serial liar' fabricated false evidence that she was raped, attacked and trafficked for sex across the North of England and abroad, a jury was told.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly interested in the prospect of potentially making a move to David Beckham’s Inter Miami in the MLS.

It's on a remote island only accessible by ferry and with just a handful of residents - but this pub still manages to create a buzzing atmosphere that draws visitors by their droves in the summer. The tiny Piel Island is in Morecambe Bay, and the pub at its heart has just been taken over by its newest landlord.

A drugs boss and his money laundering partner have been ordered to pay back £25k after splashing their ill-gotten cash on a luxury holiday in Thailand. Christopher Williams, 32, made more than £100,000 leading a gang selling heroin and crack on the streets of Barrow-in-Furness, a court heard.

Notorious B.I.G. will include the rights to license an iconic freestyle the rapper delivered when he was a teenager.Sky’s the Limit: The Notorious B.I.G.

Manchester United academy graduate Tyrell Warren has signed for League Two club Barrow.

The birth mum of 13-month-old Leiland-James Corkill, who was murdered by a woman who intended to adopt him, has said her baby boy was “placed in the home of a monster”.

The birth mother of Leiland-James Corkill said her baby boy was 'placed in the home of a monster' after his killer was jailed for life. Laura Corkill, 38, penned an heartbreaking letter asking the judge to pass the longest sentence possible for her 'beautiful, blue eyed boy', LancsLive reports.

Mansfield Town booked their place in the League Two play-off final after overcoming Northampton Town.

A couple dubbed 'Mr and Mrs Privilege' after parking their SUV on a pedestrian crossing were slapped with a ticket after being spotted by a police officer.

Tributes have poured in following the death of a ‘village bobby’ with a ‘larger-than-life’ personality. David Russell, from Rossendale in Lancashire, died at the age of 70 earlier this month.

EXCLUSIVE: We have learned first that Netflix has set the cast for their adaptation of Annie Barrows’ New York Times bestselling book series Ivy & Bean and that is Emmy Award Nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Emmy Award Winner Jane Lynch, Pretty Little Liars‘ Sasha Pieterse, Oscar nominee Nia Vardalos, Garfield Wilson, Jaycie Dotin and Marci T. House.

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The Trotters are aiming to pick up five wins on the bounce when the Bluebirds make the trip to Bolton and build on a six match unbeaten run.

There have been a number of documentaries about the life of the Notorious B.I.G., the Brooklyn rapper widely considered to be one of the best rappers of all time. However, no doc has ever been given the go-ahead by the rapper's estate, until now: Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell, a new film directed by Emmett Malloy, will premiere on Netflix this March 1.

direct to your inboxA carer was caught sexually assaulting a vulnerable care home resident with dementia after her family installed a hidden camera in her room. Dylan Birkett, 21, was captured carrying out the vile attack on the 69-year-old woman at at the St George’s Nursing Home in Barrow, Cumbria.

the Trotters' top two scorers in all competitions so far this campaign. Former Blackpool man Delfouneso netted twice over the weekend in the FA Cup defeat against Crewe Alexandra to bring his tally for the season up to five goals.