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A night spent in Wetherspoons is often a fuzzy recollection of cheap drinks, lairy carpets and monumental toilet expeditions up or down several sets of stairs. Whether you're there for after-work drinks, a boozy Thursday curry club night, or a pit stop at the start of a big night out, a night at the local 'Spoons' is a relatively easy choice.

Keane have announced plans to return to Manchester following the cancellation of a recent gig that was scheduled to take place at Co-op Live.

Take That are fast approaching Manchester for their huge week of homecoming gigs. Although Gary Barlow couldn't resist a pitstop on the M6 on the way here.

Gary Barlow's home was targeted while he was filming for the weekend with Take That for Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.The lead singer and his two bandmates Mark Owen, 52, and Howard Donald, 56, performed their 2007 number one hit Shine on ITV’s Saturday Night Takeaway final episode. But while the star was away at work, a group of burglars allegedly broke into his £6 million-pound property.The Sun Newspaper reports that the thieves waited until it was dark before forcing entry into the property's front gate. Gary was reportedly unaware of what had taken place at his home and was alerted by police the following day on April 8.

Olly Murs has responded after he had to be replaced on Friday night in his supporting slot at the Take That concert at Glasgow's OVO Hydro.

Olly Murs has finally touched down in Glasgow, ready to makeup for lost time after missing out on his first gig supporting Take That at the OVO Hydro.The 'Troublemaker' singer had to pull out just before the doors opened on May 3 due to last-minute hitches, as reported by Glasgow Live.The 39 year old pop star, who recently became a dad for the first time, was left stranded when his flight from London was cancelled, leaving his Scottish fans gutted over his no-show.Taking to social media, Olly expressed his regret: "So sorry to everyone at the @takethat show tonight in Glasgow, unfortunately I won't be there, I have been at London Heathrow from 11am this morning for my flight but after several delays (check my Instagram) and then a cabin crew incident our @British_Airways flight got cancelled!". He continued, sharing his frustration: "Don't think I've ever missed a gig before, am so annoyed! But am now in a car heading up for our 6hr journey for the Saturday and Sundays show right now." True to his word, Olly rocked up in Glasgow and posted a snap with the Take That lads, captioning it: "Lads don't worry I'm back for good", signalling he's all set to hit the stage again on Sunday night, reports the Daily Record.

Olly Murs finally landed in Glasgow on Saturday after he missed his first stint in supporting Take That at the OVO Hydro on Friday night.

Olly Murs was replaced by an up-and-coming Scottish singer discovered in a hotel bar after he had to cancel his performance at the last minute - and Gary Barlow thanked him for 'saving the day'. Fans were full of praise for the young talent who stepped in for Olly when he couldn't make it to open for Take That at their Glasgow gig in OVO Hydro. Olly was all set to warm up the crowd for the legendary 90s group over a three-night stint but was left stranded due to a series of flight delays.

A Scottish singer who was drafted in to support Take That 40 minutes before the show has told of his 'amazing' night, saying it's 'hard to take in'.

A Scottish singer has taken to the stage as an opening act for Take That - after Scottish presenter Ross King heard him performing in a hotel bar before the show.

Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham) is pushing forward with Christmas Karma, a contemporary Bollywood musical set in London and inspired by Charles Dickens’ seminal A Christmas Carol, with Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) signed on to lead an ensemble cast. 

Manchester manband Take That are back with their new live tour - and thousands of fans in Sheffield were the first to see it at the weekend. Their new This Life on Tour sees the band's Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen perform a host of new tracks as well as a selection of their biggest hits from their three decades in pop.

Scots star Lulu was left stunned during her Manchester show as boyband Take That made a surprise appearance on stage, sending fans into a frenzy.

Gary Barlow has left a heartwarming message on social media for a woman who was catfished by someone pretending to be the Take That star online.

Take That's Mark Owen has delighted fans with his new look as he appeared on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.

Take That's Mark Owen left fans swooning after his appearance on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. The singer, who is known for his youthful looks, appeared to have turned back the clock as he ditched his moustache and long hair for a '90s curtains hairstyle - reminiscent of his early days with the band.The band kicked off Ant and Dec's ITV show with a performance of their hit single Shine on Saturday evening, 6 April.

Take That have announced details of a new festival called ‘The Greatest Weekend’, starring performances from Sugababes, Sam Ryder and more. Find ticket details below.Developed by the iconic ‘90s boy band, the new festival will be held on the Mediterranean island of Malta, and span across four days later this year.Running between Thursday, October 17 and Sunday, October 20, the live event is the first of its kind, and will see Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald host what promises to be a “celebration of music, entertainment, and unforgettable moments, curated by the band themselves”.The exclusive event tells fans that it offers a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to see the band perform in an intimate live setting, and bring out an array of special hand-picked guests to perform.So far, the first wave of artists have been announced, with Sugababes, Ella Henderson and Gok Wan lined up for the Saturday instalment, and Sam Ryder, Daniel Bedingfield and Heather Small being confirmed for the Sunday event.

Gary Barlow admits he has struggled to find peace in the 12 years since the tragic passing of his daughter Poppy. In a rare public reflection, Gary told how he has never really been able to process the loss of his baby girl, and he still feels a sense of bitter injustice that it had to happen to his family, the Mirror reports.

Gary Barlow is still "angry" about the tragic passing of his daughter Poppy and admits he has struggled to find "peace" in the last 12 years.The 53-year-old singer and his wife Dawn's fourth child Poppy arrived into the world stillborn in August 2012, just a few days before he was due to perform at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics with Take That. In a rare moment of public reflection about the effect Poppy's passing has had on him, Gary told how he has never really been able to process the loss of his baby girl, and he still feels a sense of bitter injustice that it had to happen to his family.

Fern Britton is said to be desperate to win Celebrity Big Brother, and it's all down to a heartbreaking reason. According to Kim Woodburn, 81, former This Morning presenter, Fern, 66, has "suffered a number of setbacks in her life" and would be "over the moon" to win CBB.

Fern Britton described Gary Barlow as "dull as a dishwater" on Celebrity Big Brother, telling her fellow housemates he was "lovely" but had "no personality".The ex-This Morning host was reminiscing about working with the Take That singer and said: "Gary, he wrote the music for Calendar Girls The Musical." Sharon Osbourne replied: "Oh, I remember. Yes - of course I do." Fern went on to share more about their time together touring, she said : "We went out on tour.

It was the reality tv show which was the centrepiece of Saturday night television for families up and down the country for years. At one point an average of 14 million of us tuned in to watch The X Factor as would-be stars were put through their paces by a team of judges which included Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl, Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger The show ran for around 445 episodes finally bowing out in December 2018 but not before catapulting many of the acts featured, including JLS, Little Mix and One Direction, to fame and fortune.

Gary Barlow is set to host a brand new travel series on ITV this autumn where the Take That icon will delve into the delicious world of food and wine in splendid South Africa. As a wine connoisseur with his own range available in shops, the singer, 53, will visit vineyards and sample local cuisine in South Africa, to further explore his passion of food and wine - and share it with viewers.

Gary Barlow has expressed his desire to use VR in future Take That shows.In a new interview with The Sunday Mirror, Barlow admitted he was inspired by the recent U2 show at The Sphere, and wanted to incorporate its high-end technology into Take That shows. The band are preparing to embark on their UK and Ireland tour, with Olly Murs as a support act.Barlow said: “When the screen came on, 18,000 people breathed in.

Jason Orange has been spotted wrapped up against the cold in London, in a rare sighting of the reclusive former Take That star.The 53 year old ex-singer has lived ‘off-grid’ in his Cotswolds country home, ever since he shocked fans by quitting the popular group 10 years ago. Former bandmates described how he had stopped responding to emails and calls in his bid to stay out of the limelight.

Lulu is set to take on her ' Champagne for Lulu ' tour but has announced that after that she will be retiring from touring as it's too 'gruelling'.

Former X-Factor star Craig Colton has wowed his fans on social media after sharing a photo which showcased his remarkable glow-up in the years since leaving the show.The talented singer, 35, took part in the popular singing competition back in 2011 where his voice quickly attracted the attention of Take That frontman Gary Barlow, who served as his mentor on the show. Now, over thirteen years on since showcasing his stellar voice with the world, Craig has revealed just how much he’s changed, with the star now virtually unrecognisable.These days, Craig has embraced a far more mature sense of style and ditched his iconic fringe for a more slicked back hairdo, complete with plenty of facial hair to match.

Take That are reportedly one step closer to getting a Las Vegas residency, with a venue owner giving the prospect the green light.The iconic ‘90s boyband – now comprised of Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen – first teased the idea of a run of residency shows in Nevada last month, telling fans that the stint would be the last thing on their bucket list.Now, it seems that the idea is now close to becoming a reality, as a venue owner in Sin City has come forward and claimed that he would love to host the trio in the future.The comments came from Michael Gruber, who is the founder of the Voltaire venue at The Venetian. Speaking as part of a new interview with The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column (via Music News), he said: “ “I love Take That.

It's been 20 years since Sharon Osbourne first appeared on The X Factor's judging panel, yet the star is still known as a legend of the show - which left screens in 2018. Famed for sitting alongside the likes of Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh as they searched for upcoming singers, you'd like to think the judging panel all got along like a house on fire. However, things weren't so simple, Sharon, 71, has revealed in an exclusive chat with OK!, admitting that she and Simon weren't so close away from the cameras.

Gary Barlow of Take That has opened up on the importance of artist identity.The singer of the 90s pop group – who have landed 28 Top 40 songs in the UK Singles Chart, including 12 Number Ones – has previously released music as a solo artist. Barlow has shared that creating your own music is an integral part to forming your own voice as an artist.In an interview with Sky Italia (Per Music News), Barlow said: “Identity is everything for an artist and I feel like when you’re a songwriter you give everything its identity, because you are coming up with the music.

Take That had their fans in the palm of their hands as they took to the stage at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball at the weekend. The legendary group were on hand to perform some of their biggest hits at the festive extravaganza at London’s 02.

When singer Tom Ball signed up for Britain's Got Talent last year, he never could have imagined where his life would end up - especially now he's singing a hit song written by the one and only Gary Barlow.The 25 year old was previously a secondary school teacher before his performance of Sam Smith's Writings On The Wall catapulted him to fame in the ITV talent show, but now he's rubbing shoulders with the likes of Take That members and Grammy-winning producers like Elliot Kennedy. "I've looked up to Gary Barlow for years, so this is just insane and a dream come true," Tom exclusively revealed to OK! "It's a complete pinch-me-moment." Tom's brand new Christmas hit Winter's Song is out today (Friday 8 December) and now the star recalls the moment when he realised he'd landed the gig of a lifetime and was offered a song that Gary Barlow had created.

Sharon Osbourne has taken a savage swipe at Dannii Minogue, reigniting their old feud. In a new interview with Best Magazine, Sharon didn't hold back when discussing her former co-star on ITV's The X Factor, having previously discussed their feud in 2016.The Mirror reports that the 71 year old music manager, who was a judge on the ITV talent show from 2004 until 2007, and then again in 2013, 2016 and 2017, shared her thoughts on Dannii, who served as a judge from 2007 to 2010.The pair only judged together for one season, but it was enough to spark tensions and backstage drama. In the interview, Sharon claimed that Dannii had an issue with her due to her strong character.

Geri Horner has shared photos from inside the incredible star-studded bash that she organised for husband Christian Horner's 50th birthday. Spice Girl Geri, 51, arranged a surprise party for her Formula One Team Principal husband at Mount St restaurant in Mayfair, with a guest list that would put most awards ceremonies to shame.

Robbie Williams broke the hearts of the nation when he sensationally left Take That 27 years ago. The youngest of the band, Robbie was only 16 years old when he joined the fivesome alongside Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Jason Orange reports the Mirror.

Take That's Gary Barlow has turned property guru, with stylish homes dotted around the globe. Earlier this year, the 52 year old Back for Good singer launched a new venture, GE and GB Property Ltd, alongside specialist Geoff Egan.