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Sohaib Ashraf lay back in the reclining chair and stared into the blinking red light through the microscope. Ten minutes later, the surgery was done. It took just ten minutes for his life to change forever.

Twitter has shown the hilarious moment Coolio performed Gangster's Paradise with a group of students in Preston, Lancashire.  The rapper - who died aged 59 - was filmed sat down and jamming with another young person playing the acoustic guitar.  After they performed together Coolio allegedly made a Caprese Salad, Chicken and Peach Crumble with the guitarist and his house mates.

Charlotte Dawson has joined a host of stars paying their respects to Queen Elizabeth II who sadly passed away on Thursday aged 96. Charlotte, the daughter of the late Manchester comedian Les Dawson, is among the celebs lucky enough to have met the monarch who served 70 years on the throne.

On her team? Larsa Pippen was spotted out in Miami with Marcus Jordan — the son of Michael Jordan, who famously played on the Chicago Bulls alongside her ex-husband, Scottie Pippen, in the 1990s.

Eight Manchester United academy graduates departed the club in the summer transfer window, some temporarily and others permanently.

Manchester University are offering incoming students £2,500 to live off-campus after revealing they are 'just over' 350 rooms short in halls to meet demand - despite offering freshers an 'accommodation guarantee'.

Travellers can take popular rail journeys across the north for just £1 this autumn, as Northern's flash sale enters its final hours.

is back with new castaways vying for the $1 million prize on season 43.The long-running CBS reality staple will introduce 18 new castaways who will attempt to outplay and outwit each other to earn the title of Sole Survivor. The upcoming edition, hosted by Jeff Probst, kicks off with a two-hour premiere Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Kym Marsh has enjoyed a romantic break with her husband Scott Ratcliff before taking to the dancefloor. The former Coronation Street star, who was the second star to be announced for the 2020 line-up after fellow former Corrie actor Will Mellor, shared a series of loved-up snaps of herself and Scott taking some precious time out together in the Lake District.

The UK property market is showing no signs of slowing down with demand to buy a home at its highest level in recent years. According to property site Zoopla, demand for homes is currently 25 per cent higher than the average over the last five years.

, his ex-wife Britney's dad and longtime conservator.Federline, a backup dancer who was from 2004 to 2007, is the father of her two teenage children, Sean and Preston. In an from an upcoming ITV interview that was published by over the weekend, Federline says that Sean and Jaden have chosen to distance themselves from their mother, and they made the decision not to attend Spears's wedding to Sam Asghari in June. Federline stated that the boys are uncomfortable with the nude images their mother posts on Instagram. Federline also opened up about s 13-year , which ended last November.

Love Island 's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu won hearts as well as finding love in this year's Love Island. The stunning Turkish actress was swept off her feet, literally, as she and Manchester business owner Davide Sanclimenti were crowned winners in Monday night's final.

Torn Curtain, Alfred Hitchcock’s mediocre 1966 Cold War thriller starring Andrews as a woman hunting for her atomic scientist husband, portrayed by Paul Newman, who has defected behind the Iron Curtain. (8/6, 8/8-11)The zippy, zany Thoroughly Modern Millie, George Roy Hill’s romantic musical spoof set in Roaring Twenties comes next.

The heartbroken family of an 'inseparable' couple who were stabbed to death by their son say they fear they 'will never get to know the truth of what happened'. Lee Tipping, 36, was found guilty by a jury last month of the murders of his parents, teenage sweethearts Tricia Livesey and Anthony Tipping, at the home all three shared.

A 'beautiful' mum who died after being hit by a train leaves behind a nine-month old daughter, her heartbroken family said.

Liz Truss has criticised Rishi Sunak’s record on taxation and the former chancellor claimed he was the only one who could beat Labour as the leadership contest enters its final stage.

A 38-year-old man found dead in a hotel room had been battling heroin addiction for at least 15 years, an inquest heard.

A man who went missing after swimming in the River Mersey has been named by police following his disappearance earlier this week.

More victims of rape will be spared the stress of giving evidence during a trial after justice bosses announced courts across Greater Manchester will be allowed to admit pre-recorded evidence.

Transport bosses have issued a warning to the public across Greater 'not to get caught out' as the rail strike enters its third day on Saturday - the first weekend day of the industrial action. The action means Manchester Piccadilly railway station will close at 7pm on Saturday.

Coronation Street star James Caroll has died. He was best known for playing Brian ‘Bumper’ Humphreys on the Channel 4 soap between 1988 and 1991. He appeared as Mary Taylor’s friend Colin in Coronation Street, too.

Brookside and Coronation Street actor James Caroll has sadly died.The late actor was best known for playing Brian ‘Bumper’ Humphreys on the Channel 4 soap between 1988 and 1991. He also appeared as Mary Taylor’s friend Colin in Coronation Street earlier this year. James, who lived in Preston, Lancashire, is thought to have died suddenly.

Coronation Street and Brookside actor James Caroll has sadly passed away.

A wanted man has been arrested in a Scots town.

If there is ever a way to truly escape the hustle and bustle of every day life, it is by visiting a spa. From experiencing calming treatments to dipping your toes in infinity pools and Jacuzzis, spa days or breaks can make you feel completely rejuvenated.

Police searching for a man wanted for "a number of serious offences" believe he may be in Scotland.

Voters in Preston have had their say in the 2022 local elections.

A 'prowling sexual predator' who raped a young woman and sexually assaulted another on the same night has been locked up for more than 12 years. One of Amanuel Tsegay's victims - who was 18 when he raped her - told how he had shattered her life, adding: "This is always there."

A young mum from Lancashire tragically took her own life after experiencing a traumatic event the year before - with mental health services admitting there were 'some failings' in her care.

A mum found out that her son was dead two days after the tragedy when his friend sent her a message asking 'when's the funeral?'.

Seven weeks ago, Kyle Johnson gave up his ordinary life in the North West to travel to the war-torn country of Ukraine. With five years military training and an overriding sense of duty - he felt he had to help.

A popular jewellers which has been a staple of Bury for more than two decades has announced it will be closing. Peter Jackson the Jeweller first opened at The Rock shopping centre in 2010 and has become ‘firmly established’ in the area.

Britney Spears is pregnant and reminiscing about her past. Her most recent Instagram post features a photo of her first pregnancy. Spears had her son, Sean Preston, in 2005.First images of Britney Spears during her third pregnancy emergeBritney Spears will wait until giving birth to marry Sam AsghariA post shared by Britney Spears (@britneyspears)Spears shared a black and white photo of herself and her baby.

A gym boss who lost his job in lockdown descended into crime and took on a 'leading role' in organised drugs gang. Nabeel Issawi worked as a gym manager, but the coronavirus restrictions meant that they were shut for months at the height of the pandemic.

Two children have tragically died following a blaze in which their pregnant mum was also injured, police have confirmed.

Two children have died following a devastating house fire in Lancashire. A girl, aged three and boy, aged five were taken to hospital in a critical condition following the blaze in Preston last Friday (8 April).