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First Aid Kit have returned with their first new music in three years in the form of new single, ‘Angel’ – listen to it below.The last original track the Swedish duo – comprising Johanna and Klara Söderberg – put out was 2019’s ‘Strange Beauty’, a tribute to the late David Berman. Their last studio album was ‘Ruins’ in 2018.‘Angel’, which showcases the Söderberg sisters’s signature harmonies, was written in the wake of major global events the past couple years.“It feels special to release a song after such a long hiatus,” the duo said in a statement.

Veteran British actor Timothy Spall (Mr Turner) is to lead The Sixth Commandment, Sarah Phelps’ BBC factual drama about the deaths of Peter Farquhar and Ann Moore-Martin in the village of Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire, and the extraordinary events that unfolded over the following years.

Customers of some of the country's biggest banking sites have begun to report being locked out of their accounts this morning.

Jessie Ware performed at O2 Academy Brixton last night (May 28), and during the show she brought out special guest Kylie Minogue for a performance of their duet, ‘Kiss Of Life’.The song is taken from ‘DISCO: Guest List Edition’, a deluxe version of Kylie’s 15th studio album, 2020’s ‘Disco’. Upon its release, NME‘s Nick Levine gave the album a four-star review, describing it as her “most consistent and enjoyable album in a decade”.Ware’s gig last night marked the first of two dates at O2 Brixton Academy, with the second scheduled to take place tonight (May 29).

Katie Price was joined by her son Harvey for a joint appearance at Acapulco Nightclub in Halifax, West Yorkshire, on Friday night.The former glamour model, who reportedly "charged party-goers £10 to meet her eldest", looked happy and relaxed alongside the nineteen year old. Harvey, who has Prader-Willi Syndrome, diabetes and autism, also appeared in great spirits as he sipped on orange juice and posed with several female partygoers.

Avril Lavigne has alerted fans that three of her upcoming gigs in Canada won’t go ahead as scheduled, after a member of her touring crew tested positive for COVID-19.The affected dates include one at Place Bell in Laval – initially slated for tonight (May 2), but now set to go down on Saturday (May 7) – one at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, and one at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Those last two gigs – which were booked in for tomorrow (May 3) and on Wednesday May 4, respectively – are yet to receive new dates, but in a statement posted on social media, Lavigne assured ticketholders that new details “will be announced shortly”.At the time of writing, Lavigne’s show at the Centre Vidéotron in Quebec City is still scheduled to ahead on Friday (May 6).

“Jeopardy!” champ Mattea Roach has proven she can conquer dozens of quiz clues with ease.

Actor Joe Duttine is best known for his role as Tim Metcalfe on Coronation Street. He joined the hit ITV soap almost a decade ago in 2013 - and fans have loved watching his comedic relationship with legend Sally Metcalfe ever since.

Epix has renewed the contemporary sci-fi horror series From, headlined by Harold Perrineau, for a 10-episode second season. Created/executive produced by John Griffin and exec produced by Lost alums Jack Bender and Jeff Pinkner, the series unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter. Production will commence this summer in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an expected air date in 2023.

K.J. Yossman Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Boxing Day”), Alistair Petrie (“Sex Education”), Romola Garai (“The Hour”) have joined BBC drama series “The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies.”Rounding out the cast are Rebekah Staton (“Raised by Wolves”), Derek Jacobi (“Last Tango in Halifax”), Julian Barratt (“The Mighty Boosh”), Karl Johnson (“Hot Fuzz”) and Ellie Haddington (“Enola Holmes”).Robbie McKillop (“Guilt”) and Nicole Charles (“Hair Power: Me and My Afro”) will split directing duties on the series, which was created and written by Penelope Skinner and Ginny Skinner.Production has already begun on the series, which will be distributed internationally by BBC Studios.“This is the story of two very different women and the conman they have in common; a dark, funny, and unpredictable thriller about three remarkable characters trapped in a tangled triangle of complexly layered half-truths and lies of epic proportions,” reads the logline.

A primary school teacher has been left devastated after her car was stolen from a car park just metres from the doors to the Trafford Centre. Security staff told her 'this happens all the time', she claims, leaving her hopeless that she will ever get her car back.

Nova Scotia native Mattea Roach continued her “Jeopardy!” winning streak Monday, earning her 10th straight victory on the popular game show.

Nicola Walker's heartbreaking Unforgotten exit left fans of the hit ITV crime drama devastated when series five ended last year. DCI Cassie Stuart died after a car crash and, since then, it's been revealed that acclaimed actress Sinéad Keenan will be joining Sanjeev Bhaskar in the latest series. When we caught up with Nicola ahead of the return of BBC One's The Split, she revealed that she'd "love" to work with Sanjeev again and hinted at a possible reunion on the Unforgotten set.

Andrew Barker Senior Features WriterOne of the most intriguing film actors of his generation, and a pioneering advocate for numerous social causes, Elliot Page has spent the majority of his life in front of cameras. A native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Page notched his first role at the age of 10, earning a Young Artist Award nomination for a part in the Halifax-set Canadian TV movie “Pit Pony,” which eventually spun off into a two-season series.After a few other scattered television parts, his feature film debut came three years later, and was the first of several emotionally weighty roles that the thesp tackled at a very young age.

Nova Scotian “Jeopardy!” fans are celebrating, after a local talent won big on the game show.

A Lidl customer struggling with the rising cost of living has expressed his gratitude after a "kind" man paid for his shopping because his card declined.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticThe first thing you need to do whilst watching HBO Max’s “Julia” is to get all other versions of Julia Child out of your head. That proves easier than might be expected, given such enduring depictions as Meryl Streep’s lauded turn in Nora Ephron’s “Julie and Julia” (2009) or, most cartoonishly, Dan Aykroyd’s “Saturday Night Live” performance of Child as a careening agent of chaos who constantly bleeds out like a geyser.

Gentleman Jack were out in force on Tuesday evening as they hoped to gain a glimpse of the show's stars as they attended the season 2 premiere at The Piece Hall in Halifax. After a long three year wait, the second exciting instalment of the drama which charts the life of Anne Lister, a pioneering diarist often described as the ‘first modern lesbian’ will be returning to our screens in April this year.

Plans to cut to rail services across the north of England have been met with a furious response.

Anne Lister, it's set in beautiful Halifax in 1832 and stars BAFTA winning Suranne Jones, known for her Coronation Street beginnings and Doctor Foster as well as Sophie Rundle, known for Peaky Blinders, Bodyguard and the Nest. As viewers will know, Gentleman Jack follows the diaries of Anne Lister, part written in cryptic code, and follows her private and public life, including her romantic relationship with Anne Walker. For more of the latest TV, celebrity and showbiz news, click here. Series 1 drew to a dramatic end with the couple finally married and looking to settle down as wife and wife.

An actor raised in Halifax is preparing for a new kind of role — volunteering on the ground of a humanitarian crisis.

A young woman texted her mum to tell her she was going to hurt herself before tragically falling off a bridge to her death.

Katie Price has shared her hopes of training to become a paramedic after having cared for her son Harvey, who has Prader-Willi syndrome, septo-optic dysplasia and autism, all his life. Since his birth 19 years ago, Harvey has needed round the clock care, a lot of which has been done by Katie, 43. With this in mind, Katie believes she now has a “special gift” and wants to use it to become a paramedic.

Katie Price has been slammed as “irresponsible” after it was revealed that she and her 19-year-old son Harvey have been booked for a personal appearance in a nightclub. Acapulco Nightclub in Halifax, West Yorkshire, took to social media to announce the news about the 43 year old, saying tickets will be going on sale for the event on Monday.They wrote: “We are excited to announce that we have a Live PA coming soon with Katie & Harvey Price! “More details to be released soon with tickets going on sale on Monday 9am.” Many fans couldn’t contain their excitement, with one writing: “I adore Mr Harvey.

Isle Of Wight 2022 line-up. Jessie Ware, Madness, DJ Nathan Dawe, The Academic and The Rick Parfitt Jnr Band join co-headliners Muse and Lionel Ritchie, as well as Kasabian and Lewis Capaldi, for the June 16-19, 2022 music festival.Organisers of the event, held at Seaclose Park in Newport, announced other additions recently including The Charlatans, Wet Leg and The Kooks.

A builder who defrauded victims across Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and Lancashire will be jailed later this year.

Jessie Ware has rescheduled her UK tour and announced some new dates.The ‘What’s Your Pleasure?‘ singer pulled four shows last December including two nights at the O2 Brixton Academy in London after her crew members contracted COVID.“I’m completely devastated to announce that sadly, we have to reschedule the remaining shows of the ‘What’s Your Pleasure?’ tour,” she said at the timeThe jaunt was previously moved from April 2021 to December due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.She has now rescheduled her dates to May with the first of those cancelled at Bristol’s Marble Factory now going ahead on the May 26, while two new shows in Halifax and Edinburgh have been added to the jaunt on June 19 and 22. Tickets for the shows go on sale this Friday (February 11) and can be purchased here.Announcing her return, the singer said: “Finally, I am so pleased to tell you that the ‘What’s Your Pleasure?’ Live will resume in May! And we have added some extra dates.

We have lots of great new photos of Emilia Clarke on the set of the Marvel series Secret Invasion!

We have brand new set photos from Marvel‘s Secret Invasion!

Happy Valley fans will be pleased to find out that the third and final season of the BBC show has started filming. Sarah Lancashire, who plays police officer Catherine Cawood on the show, was seen back in her role as filming of the show took place in Halifax.

EXCLUSIVE: Banijay Rights has struck its first deals for Channel 4 prison drama Screw, with networks in Australia and New Zealand picking up the series.

Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds banking apps are down as thousands are unable to login to their accounts.

in Corrie to picking up awards for their acting roles since departing the famous cobbles. READ MORE: Let's take a look back and raise a toast to the sparkling ladies who have set the bar high.

A police officer has been sacked after he underpaid for a packet of Jaffa Cakes by 90p.

A stellar cast tell a fascinating story - based on real events - for BBC One's epic new period drama, Ridley Road, starting on Sunday night.The series was actually filmed in Manchester, by Red, the local company known for some of the hottest dramas in recent years, with hits like Happy Valley, Last Tango In Halifax and It’s A Sin. But the northern city is doubling for the East End of the 1960s.

teenage daughter's final days at an inquest hearing on September 2. Mum-of-four Kate Reilly, 38, spoke out after the virtual inquest held at Bradford Coroner's Court, which was held into the death of 19-year-old Courtney Lonsdale.