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Fresh from her time on the panto stage, Kerry Katona has rushed in to save the day as she fills in for a big-name star who had to step aside due to "personal reasons". Originally, Louie Spence was set to star in a Robin Hood production, but now the ex-Atomic Kitten singer, who is no stranger to treading the boards, is stepping into his boots.The newest role comes after Kerry previously shared the stage with her daughter Lilly-Sue in a Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs pantomime last year.

Katie Price has been fined £880 for driving without a licence or insurance after she was spotted getting out of her car at a petrol station.

Wednesday 13 has announced a UK and European tour celebrating 20 years of Murderdolls – find all the details below.The horror punk musician – real name Joseph Poole – will be marking 20 years of his former band with the late Joey Jordison of Slipknot.The tour will see Wednesday 13 and his current band – featuring former Murderdolls members Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley – perform full sets of tracks from their 2002 debut album, ‘Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls’ along with 2010 comeback album ‘Women And Children Last’.The stint will kick off on October 24 at Riverside in Newcastle, followed by stops in Glasglow, Manchester, Southampton, Nottingham, London and more, before they close out with a show at Roadmender in Northampton.The European leg will then pick up at De Casino in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium on November 12, with shows planned for Milan, Rome, Cologne and more, rounding up at Melkweg Oz in Amsterdam on November 24.Hardcore Superstar will perform at support across select dates. Tickets go on sale this Friday (January 26) at 10am GMT, and UK dates can be purchased from here.

Big Thief's Adrianne Lenker has announced details of a new solo album. Bright Future will be released on March 22 via 4AD and includes the single "Sadness As A Gift." Scroll down to listen to that song now.

After reaching a custody agreement with his estranged wife, Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas shared a cryptic message with his fans on Instagram. The Jonas Brothers star posted a series of sultry photos in front of an LED mirror with a lipstick-written phrase.The mirror read: "I am at the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing." This message appeared cryptic, leading to speculation about its meaning.The since-deleted Instagram post was tagged with the location of Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, where Joe had a performance with the Jonas Brothers on Monday night.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Alan Moore, the comic book visionary best known for writing such revered works as “Watchmen,” “V for Vendetta” and “Batman: The Killing Joke,” revealed to The Telegraph that he is longer accepting royalty checks from DC Comics for films and television series based on his works. He’s asked the company to instead reroute these checks to Black Lives Matter.

Primark is helping shoppers to speed up their time waiting in the queue by introducing self-service checkouts in Scotland as part of a trial period.

Manchester’s Gin and Rum Festival is returning following a sell-out event earlier this year.

The 2023 British Grand Prix is in full swing!

Brad Pitt is spending another day at the races!

The UK is officially ready for this weekend’s F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain!

Brad Pitt is spending more time watching Formula One events ahead of his movie about the sport.

Brad Pitt is buckling on his helmet and stepping into the single-seater as he prepares to accelerate his way into his next movie project.

Rod Stewart is not showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. The rock legend clarified to fans about retirement rumors after he announced his decision to dive into other genres of music.  The "Forever Young" singer noted he will "never retire" and assured fans he is not abandoning rock ‘n’ roll as his original statement seemed to indicate. "I'd like to clear up any confusion that I may have caused with my dear fans and the media," Stewart, 78, penned on Instagram.

Rod Stewart is switching his tune in the music industry.  After being a rock legend for more than six decades, Stewart announced he’s diving into other genres of music.  During a recent interview with "BBC Breakfast," Stewart responded to a statement that host Charlie Stayt made. He said that "rock stars are performing into incredible ages now." The "Hot Legs" singer reacted and said, "I am actually stopping." "I'm not retiring but I want to move on," Stewart noted.

Johnny Marr has announced a series of headline shows, set to take place across the UK later this year.Announced today (April 25), the new tour will feature eight stops at venues across the UK and work around the numerous festival appearances the former Smiths guitarist is already set to play.The tour spans throughout summer 2023, and will kick off with a performance at the Picturedrome in Holmfirth on July 17. From there, Marr will embark on shows in Lincoln, Northampton and Tunbridge Wells for the remainder of the month, before playing four more gigs in August.These will feature sets in Wrexham, Frome and Plymouth, before ending with a show at the Empire in Middlesbrough on August 25.

Manchester went home empty handed tonight, as Michelin announced the British restaurants being awarded its coveted stars. Chef Simon Martin’s Mana didn’t secure a second star, while Stockport’s Where The Light Gets In was also sadly overlooked for a first star.

If you have been anywhere near the internet - specifically TikTok, Instagram or YouTube - over the the last few weeks, then you probably have already heard and loved Mae Stephens' If We Ever Broke Up...even if you don't actually know who she is. Yet. 

Could the suspect for the University of Idaho murders be linked to other unsolved cases? That’s what investigators in Pennsylvania have been trying to figure out!

British network ITV has ordered Changing Ends, an autobiographical scripted comedy based on stand-up and presenter Alan Carr’s life.

Hundreds of people turned out to attend the funeral of a well-liked Scots homeless man in his local town square. Good Samaritans raised thousands of pounds to give George Murray a fitting send off in Northampton.

Inspiral Carpets have confirmed that they are reuniting for a UK tour in spring 2023 – see full dates below and find tickets here.The indie veterans will hit the road for gigs next March and April, with the tour kicking off in Northampton and stopping in Newcastle, Oxford, Brighton, Cambridge, Manchester, Nottingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Sheffield, London, Coventry and Frome.The band last played together in 2015, before they went on indefinite hiatus following the death of their drummer, Craig Gill. At the time the likes of Liam Gallagher, Stephen Holt and the city of Manchester paid tribute to Gill over Twitter.Formed by Clint Boon, Gill joined Inspiral Carpets at the age of just 14 in 1986.

Royal family fans may be shocked to know Princess Diana's childhood home will not go to either of her two sons, Prince William or Prince Harry, and will instead go to their cousin.

postponed several dates of a spring U.S. tour due to an “unforeseen medical issue.”Bauhaus formed in 1978 in Northampton, England and originally broke up in 1983.

Northampton Saints stars swapped disciplines to take part came along last week. The match raised £1,500 for two local charities which provide support to the terminally ill. The match, dubbed "The Battle of the Brands" was arranged between staff at Northampton Metro Bank and builders merchant giant Travis Perkins.

Tom Cruise is marking his 60th birthday in style, watching the British F1 Grand Prix on Sunday. The  star attended the event in support of Lewis Hamilton, who cruise said is a «great friend.» Cruise was all smiles in the VIP section of the event in Northampton, England.

Read more: Howard from Halifax adverts says he 'wouldn't wear pronoun badge' as he speaks out on 'shocking' new policy The show features: Strike It Lucky, Play Your Cards Right and Take Your Pick, contestants compete to win top prizes in a series of challenges. Before Carr's latest TV venture the English comedian, broadcaster and writer, Alan Carr, has been a host to many loved TV shows in the past. Such as: Friday Night Project, Celebrity Ding Dong and most famously he fronted his own comedy chat show Alan Carr: Chatty Man, which aired on Channel 4 between 2009 and 2016.

Suzanne Vega has announced that she will be hitting the road next year for a winter UK tour – get tickets here.The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter – whose most recent album was 2020’s ‘An Evening Of New York Songs And Stories’ – will kick off the tour at Bexhill On Sea’s De La Warr Pavilion on February 11, 2023.Vega will then make stops in Ipswich, Northampton, Edinburgh, York, Cambridge, Cardiff and more, before wrapping up the tour at London’s Royal Festival Hall on March 2.Tickets go on sale on Friday (June 24) at 10am BST – get them here.

Kerry Katona has teased a brand new project on subscription service OnlyFans, admitting: "I'm really looking forward to it." Kerry, 41, opened up about her work on the adult content site in her weekly new column, and revealed she's set to start a new project – a podcast. "I’ll talk about everything from OnlyFans to mental health," she shared. Sign up – for free! – to see what else Kerry has to say.

Kerry Katona has tearfully admitted her struggle with an eating disorder, admitting she has "real issues". Writing in her weekly new column, Kerry, 41, broke down in tears as she opened up about her relationship with food and "hating" the way she looks. Sign up – for free! – to see what Kerry has to say.

Craig Revel Horwood was reduced to tears when he realised his family had flown in from Australia to surprise him.The Strictly Come Dancing star has been UK based for years, but with Covid rules in his native Australia being some of the strictest in the world, he, unfortunately, went years without seeing his family. But that all changed on Monday evening as he sat on stage to do a Q&A with the audience at his All Balls & Glitter tour at the Royal & Derngate venue in Northampton.

A mum-of-three died after struggling to cope with lockdown restrictions, an inquest heard.

“She’s reckless, and out of control, and it’s pure evil,” Jae Matthews says in a voiceover near the end of her new horror film, The Runner, discussing the movie’s murderous protagonist. “But there’s a human side to her too, and I hate to say it, but I can kind of relate.” Jae and Augustus “Gus” Muller are Boy Harsher, a singer-producer duo whose music stimulates the body first and the mind second.

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Eric Carle, the children's author and illustrator, best known for his book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," has died at age 91. Carle's family confirmed the news of his death in an announcement issued by Penguin Young Readers.

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