One hundred people queue overnight and 27,000 call to try and claim NHS dentist spots

Premier League clubs are busy putting their final plans in place for the summer window but may also be starting to plot further ahead.

The cost of living crisis continues to squeeze millions of household budgets this year, despite the lower energy price cap and inflation finally starting to drop. The UK Government’s cost of living payments have already provided lump sums of £301 for families on means-tested benefits and £150 for those claiming disability benefits.

EXCLUSIVE: BritBox International is stacking the shelves with more high-profile UK drama series.

The Chemical Brothers have teamed up with Beck on a new single called ‘Skipping Like A Stone’ – listen below.The song will appear on the electronic duo’s 10th studio album ‘For That Beautiful Feeling’, which is due for release on September 8 via EMI (pre-order/pre-save here).“The Chemical Brothers have a great predilection for exploration,” Beck explained of the collaboration in a statement.“They kind of sit in an unusual place between different eras of electronic music and DJ culture. It’s like they have one foot in multiple decades at the same time in a way that is utterly unique among their peers.”Tune in here:The Chemical Brothers – aka Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons – are set to release an official music video for ‘Skipping Like A Stone’, directed by their frequent collaborators Dom & Nic.“Working with the Chemical Brothers is a dream for any video director.

King Charles, as well as the Prince and Princess of Wales, are sharing their support for the English Women's National Football Team after their loss to Spain in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 final.The team's hopes of taking home their first world cup were dashed by a 1-0 loss to Spain, but the king expressed how their accomplishments were monumental nonetheless.«This brings you, your manager and all your support team my heartfelt thoughts and commiserations on the result of the World Cup final,» read a statement from King Charles released by the palace on Sunday. «While I know how sore it must be, let none of you feel defeated, for to have reached the final at all is an immense tribute to your skill, determination and team spirit in the finest sporting tradition.»«More than that, though, it will serve as an inspiration for generations to come,» he continued.

King Charles, as well as the Prince and Princess of Wales, are sharing their support for the English Women’s National Football Team after their loss to Spain in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 final.

The View frontman Kyle Falconer has spoken to NME about ‘Exorcism Of Youth’ – their first album in eight years – as well as coming back together after a lengthy hiatus and the on-stage bust-up that saw them cancel gigs earlier this year.Ahead of the band’s return on record, the Dundee band made their comeback with a series of Scottish gigs last December following a years-long hiatus.“It was a wee bit nerve-wracking, man, once we put the tickets on sale because we didn’t know what it was going to go like,” Falconer told NME. He continued to explain that the band’s management only wanted to put one night at Glasgow’s O2 Academy on sale, but they ended up selling out four nights at the venue. “That felt good because it was like, ‘Fuck you, you thought we were only going to do one’.

Scandoval drama having reached its peak months ago, it seems that exes Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval aren't opposed to being in the same room together. Especially if it's for a good cause.Madix, 38, and Sandoval, 40, were both in attendance at Lisa Vanderpump's chairty fundraiser event — held at her restaurant, Sur, on Tuesday — where cameras were reportedly rolling amid production on season 11.However, despite both showing up to support the charity event — which raised money for Maui Wildfire Relief — Madix and Sandoval did not actually seem to converse, and didn't appear together in any photos at the event.Madix stunned in an all-black ensemble for the party, and reportedly arrived with a male friend.

Tom Brady and Irina Shayk are taking their rumored romance global. The stars were spotted as they «holed up» at a swanky London hotel earlier this week, with a source telling ET that they went to «great lengths to not be seen together.»Brady arrived at London's luxury The Twenty Two hotel in the early hours of Sunday morning, having traveled from Birmingham where he watched Birmingham City — the second-tier English soccer team for which he's a minority investor — face off against Leeds United. The following morning, Shayk was seen exiting the same hotel at 9:30 a.m.

Steve Jones has made his debut on This Morning joining Josie Gibson on the sofa with ITV bosses said to be "thrilled" with the addition.The Welsh TV presenter, 46, first shot to fame when he hosted the hit 2000s teen show T4 and has officially joined This Morning with his first show being aired on Wednesday, 16 August. Since rising to TV fame his love life has since been talked about having had romances with a number of A-listers including the likes of Pamela Anderson, Angelina Jolie and Halle Berry who all took a keen interest in the Welsh hunk. After a string of star-studded romances, Steve is now happily married to US writer Phylicia Jackson who will no doubt be supporting him in his new role.

APPOINTMENTSManagement firm Various Artists has appointed Emily Thorpe-Jones as Head Of Brands & Corporate. She previously worked in the magazines business, most recently at Hearst UK, as well as presenting music shows for Hoxton FM and London Live.

Toby Jones & David Morrissey Board ITV Yorkshire Ripper Drama

Recent photos posted by Amanda Holden suggest she hasn’t a care in the world right now, enjoying luxurious and well-earned breaks away with her family – but all that could be about to change. Big news concerning a rather famous ex of hers is said to be casting a shadow over her holiday happiness.The Britain’s Got Talent judge is said to be “haunted by her past” since it emerged that her former husband, comedian Les Dennis, has reportedly signed up for this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing . Amanda’s marriage to Les ended after her affair with actor Neil Morrissey came to light in 2000.

Lorraine Kelly has delighted our screens for over 20 years as the Scottish television host regularly takes to ITV for her own morning programme.

APPOINTMENTSKobalt has promoted Kenny McGoff to UK Head Of Creative. He was previously Head Of A&R in the UK. “Kenny’s dynamic spirit and passion for music is infectious”, says Kobalt COO Jeannette Perez.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Prime Video has acquired the Ancient Rome gladiator drama series “Those About to Die” in multiple European territories. The show is directed by “Independence Day” helmer Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner. The 10-episode first season will debut exclusively on Prime Video in Germany, the U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg and Belgium.

The cost of living crisis continues to squeeze millions of household budgets this year despite the lower energy price cap and inflation finally starting to drop. The UK Government’s cost of living payments have already provided lump sums of £301 for families on means-tested benefits and £150 for those claiming disability benefits.

Can you believe it’s been two decades since Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd joined forces to become pop group McFly? From dominating the charts with their No1 debut single 5 Colours In Her Hair to creating a supergroup with close pals Busted, the quartet have had their fair share of highs. In 2016, they began a three-year hiatus before smoothly picking up where they left off. Now, the lads show no signs of slowing down, despite three of them juggling young families with fame, and this summer they’re busier than ever with new album, Power To Play and an upcoming UK and Ireland tour.

Three men have been arrested after police uncovered £100,000 in cash at a vape shop in Cheetham Hill.

The ex-wife of Little Britain's David Walliams, Lara Stone, has become a mum for the second time. A fashion model from the Netherlands, Lara, 39, unveiled the arrival of her beautiful baby boy Bob on Instagram this week, who she shares with second hubby David Grievson. Uploading a black-and-white picture of the little man himself - who'll be a brother to Alfred from Lara's first marriage - on Wednesday evening, she wrote: "Baby Bob was born last week and spent a very scary few days in intensive care.