Man battered as he sat in works van on Morrisons car park

Naman Ramachandran German media giant ProSiebenSat.1 Group’s continuing realignment after it acquired streamer Joyn in 2022 will result in the loss of 400 jobs. “A realignment of the organization is now taking place, particularly in the entertainment segment. The aim is to achieve a more efficient structure, a competitive cost base, and processes clearly geared to digital transformation. This is a priority in order to continue investing consistently in the future of the group, especially in content and digital offerings,” the group said in a statement on Tuesday. “Against this background, also a reduction in the number of jobs in the group has become necessary: This will affect around 400 full-time positions. The job cuts will be made in a socially responsible manner through a voluntary redundancy program in order to avoid compulsory redundancies as far as possible. The company had agreed on this in talks with employee representatives,” the statement added.

Naman Ramachandran After the success of the Indian version of “The Night Manager,” The Ink Factory is planning further Indian adaptations of John le Carré novels. Produced by The Ink Factory and Banijay Asia, the Hindi-language series created and directed by Sandeep Modi and headlined by Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur, emerged as the most watched series ever across all Hotstar specials on Indian streamer Disney+ Hotstar. One of the most renowned writers in the espionage genre, le Carré, who died in 2020, left behind a legacy of 25 novels, managed by The Ink Factory. They have spawned numerous adaptations, including an English-language “The Night Manager” from BBC/AMC in 2016.

Two Greater Manchester pubs been shortlisted for gongs at this year’s Great British Pub Awards. The annual awards finds hostelries nominated from up and down the UK, judged in a host of categories.

EastEnders star Rita Simons is set to make an iconic comeback to the small screen but this time she will take a leap across to another soap favourite - Hollyoaks.

A multi-storey car park is being closed for the weekend while major building work takes place at a Greater Manchester hospital. Tameside Hospital is subject to a £20 million redevelopment project at the emergency department.

Barry‘s Anthony Carrigan is having a top-notch day, having been announced as part of the cast of James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy just after landing his third Emmy nomination for his work on the HBO dark comedy.

A deals expert has revealed how to save £62 on your next supermarket shop by using a voucher 'trick' for every major UK store.

Leslie Van Houten, who served more than 50 years in prison on murder and conspiracy convictions in the Charles Manson “family” 1969 killings of Rosemary and Leno LaBianca that shocked Hollywood and the nation, was released from a California prison today, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Edwin van der Sar's agent has said the former Manchester United goalkeeper is "under control" after suffering a brain haemorrhage last week.

While there's money to be saved by shopping around, I think we can all agree there's not a huge difference between the supermarkets right now.

California Governor Gavin Newsom said Friday that he won’t ask the state Supreme Court to block parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten.

Van Houten’s attorney said Friday.The California Parole Board had recommended Van Houten be released in 2022, a recommendation California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed.

Popular bargain store The Range is investigating after an owners claims her dog became seriously ill from eating one of its bones. The distraught owner has told how her pet had to endure surgery to save its life after swallowing big pieces of the £4 treat.

Edwin van der Sar is in intensive care after being taken to hospital on Friday afternoon following a bleed on the brain. The former Manchester United goalkeeper is in a stable condition, Ajax have confirmed.

Luke Combs has hit streaming gold with his cover of “Fast Car” – and now the original singer and songwriter, Tracy Chapman, is reacting.

A new multi-storey car park planned in Manchester city centre could be taken down after it's built if it's no longer needed. The 'greener' car park has been given a makeover in fresh plans put forward for the Mayfield development.

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Yaya Toure has revealed that he recommended Sadio Mane to Manchester City during the winger's spell at Southampton.

BreAnna Bell Nancy and Celia may be back in business. Elizabeth Perkins, who starred as Celia Hodes on the Showtime series “Weeds” from 2005-2009, tells Variety she’d gladly step back into the role now that a revival of the show is reportedly in the works. “It’s just that— it’s talking,” Perkins said when asked about talk of a reboot. “I’d be on board. I loved working with Mary-Louise Parker. I love those two characters together, Nancy and Celia!” Deadline reported in May that a “Weeds” reboot was in development at Showtime with lead star Parker attached to star and executive produce. (Variety first exclusively reported the reboot was in the works at Starz in 2019). Lionsgate, the studio behind the production, declined to comment at the time.

Tino Gagliardi has been elected international president of the American Federation of Musicians. Gagliardi, president of AFM Local 802 in New York City, succeeds Ray Hair, who had been international president since 2010 but chose not to seek reelection at the union’s 102nd convention this week in Las Vegas.