Peter Hook to play gig at iconic Manchester pub to raise money for mental health charity

Big Special have shared a cover of Jona Lewie’s Christmas Classic ‘Stop The Cavalry’ to raise money for children in Gaza.The duo – comprising Joe Hicklin and Callum Moloney – took to their official Facebook page to announce the cover of the holiday track. “One last thing to top off the year.

More than half of Manchester mental health patients are not being read their rights within two weeks of being sectioned.

Manchester United are considering a swoop for Galatasaray star Mauro Icardi when the transfer market reopens, according to reports, but are braced for competition to secure his signature.

A pop-up shop in Grangemouth will be open for a few extra days to raise funds to reopen the town's public toilets.

Michael Owen reckons Manchester United will be feeling nervous before their impending Premier League match against bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm).

Naman Ramachandran A brace of films exploring important subjects are in contention from India in the best live action short film category at the 96th Academy Awards. Reema Maya’s “Nocturnal Burger,” an investigation of child abuse at a dysfunctional police station in Mumbai, had its world premiere at Sundance. It has since traveled to more than 50 film festivals globally and won 34 awards including the Oscar-qualifying Golden Chair for best international short at KortfilmFestivalen, Norway.

The Motion Picture & Television Fund’s second annual Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews telethon exceeded its fundraising goal by raising $786,512 on Saturday night, the nonprofit said.

mental health services over the past two years.The charity, which supports professional musicians in the UK, has warned of a growing mental health crisis in the industry, reporting a 200 per cent increase in people engaging with their services.Help Musicians has a dedicated mental health service called Music Minds Matter, a free, 24/7 service which was launched last year and allows musicians access to counsellors who offer emotional support, advice and information.According to the charity, the burgeoning mental health crisis is connected to financial issues, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic which temporarily brought touring to a halt.“Music is a serious career,” head of Help Musicians Joe Hastings told the BBC. “People creating music work incredibly hard and have very difficult schedules.“It’s a very competitive industry, lots of late nights and time away from home.”He added: “People need to be respected for their abilities and skills, which needs to be reflected in what they earn and the level of skill involved.”One Bristol-based performer said the charity paid for 10 sessions of therapy.

Bruno Fernandes will miss Manchester United's clash with Liverpool at Anfield next weekend through suspension after being booked in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

A coroner has issued a warning following the death of a young woman whilst she was being detained at a psychiatric unit in Stockport, more than 250 miles from her home.

new court documents.Remini — who is suing the church for defamation — claims in the court declaration that she was made to “raise money for Scientology causes led by Tom Cruise” after questioning the whereabouts of Shelly Miscavige, the wife of church leader David Miscavige who has not been seen in public in 2007.Additionally, Remini, who was involved in Scientology from 1979 to 2013, alleges in the latest court filing that she was “forced to donate money to name a seat in a Scientology auditorium after Suri Cruise.”The declaration, first reported byTony Ortega of The Underground Bunker, was submitted in response to the church’s legal attempts to have Remini’s lawsuit, filed in August, tossed out of court.“This lawsuit is ludicrous and allegations are pure lunacy,” a Scientology spokeswoman told The Post of Remini’s lawsuit and follow-up declaration. “The Church is not intimidated by Remini’s latest act of blatant harassment and attempt to prevent truthful free speech.”A representative for Cruise did not reply to a request for comment.Remini, who is suing the church for unspecified damages, claims the transgression that led to her alleged punishment began while she was attending Cruise and Katie Holmes’ $2.5 million wedding in 2006 at a castle in Bracciano, Italy.Within Scientology, the ceremony was billed as the “Wedding of the Century,” according to the declaration.

Sleep Token have performed their song ‘Take Me Back To Eden’ live for the first time – check out the footage below.The London band gave the title track from their 2023 third album its stage debut as they kicked off their European ‘Rituals’ tour in Munich, Germany on Tuesday night (December 5).Per Setlist.FM, ‘Take Me Back To Eden’ was the penultimate number in Sleep Token’s 17-song set at the city’s Zenith venue.Fan-shot footage of the eight-minute-plus performance captures a dazzling light show that adapts to the track’s epic finale.

The Premier League is about to enter its notorious festive fixture period and from next week you'll be able to watch any mid-week game that you like.

Sue Radford, the star of the Channel 5 reality show 22 Kids & Counting, has recently shared an update on her health status. The 48 year old took to social media to reveal that she's been suffering from a mystery illness for the past month, including coughing so much that she's been left with a "sore" rib.

BBC has announced that its hugely popular 6 Music Festival will be taking place in Greater Manchester once again in 2024.

Manchester United have confirmed they will open the doors of Old Trafford for the return of Warm Hub Evenings over the coming months.

The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan, famous for performing classic Christmas song Fairytale of New York, has died aged 65. The musician recently left hospital. He had been receiving care in St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin for an infection.

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has dedicated his goal against Everton to his late cousin who recently passed away.

Some Manchester United supporters have called upon youngster Joe Hugill to start over Anthony Martial if Rasmus Hojlund is not in a position to feature against Everton this afternoon.

Figures at Manchester United were still rewriting their epitaph to James Garner as recently as the summer.