Plans for new pool and multi-million pound refurb at Altrincham leisure centre put to the public

O’Shea’s Beer Garden is planning a two-week long Irish festival, kicking off on St Patrick’s Day.

K.J. Yossman Streamer BritBox has extended its production partnership with the Agatha Christie estate.BritBox, which is jointly owned by BBC Studios and ITV, has signed on for three more productions with Agatha Christie Limited and Mamoth Screen.The trio have already collaborated on an adaptation of Christie’s novel “Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?” (pictured above) starring Emma Thompson and Will Poulter, which will premiere on the platform in April.BritBox have not yet confirmed which of the author’s prolific output they will be working on next but they have said each of the three adaptations will be “steered by a distinctive voice – a director, a writer or auteur – bringing an entirely new perspective and style to Agatha Christie’s novels.” BritBox was set to make the announcement Wednesday during its portion of the Television Critics Association winter virtual press tour.

Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, the makers of the hugely popular ‘Grand Theft Auto’ series, has revealed some facts and figures about its titles in the financial reports for the quarter ending in December 2021, and some of the numbers are staggering, with ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ reaching a billion in retail sales faster than any entertainment release in history.

Self Esteem is composing the music for a play that stars Killing Eve actress Jodie Comer.The Justin Martin-directed Prima Facie is set to run from April 15-June 18 at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.Rebecca Lucy Taylor, who performs as Self Esteem, said on social media: “The coolest thing I’ve ever done is no longer a secret!!!! I’m composing the music for this astonishing play starring the MVP and an unreal creative team!!!”The coolest thing I’ve ever done is no longer a secret!!!! I’m composing the music for this astonishing play starring the MVP and an unreal creative team!!! https://t.co/JXWRaqp7bE— Rebecca Lucy Taylor (@SELFESTEEM___) February 7, 2022In other news, Taylor has been announced amid a second wave of acts to perform at Boardmasters 2022. Bombay Bicycle Club, The Wombats, The Lathums, Greentea Peng, Mimi Webb, Kurupt FM and Enny have also been announced.Cornwall’s surf and music event will return between August 10-14, and will be headlined by Kings Of Leon, Disclosure and George Ezra.

Amy Schneider has a few big plans on deck now that her run on Jeopardy! has come to an end. The 42-year-old contestant revealed that she’s not rushing to spend all of her $1.4 million winnings at once, but she does have a few big purchase in mind to treat herself after the historic run. Amy revealed that she has travel on the mind in a Thursday February 2 interview with The New York Post.

CBS has made its first order of the 2022 pilot season. The network has handed a pilot pickup to a mother and son legal drama from Scott Prendergast, who wrote on FX’s Wilfred and starred in HBO’s Silicon Valley, and Dr. Phil McGraw.

A moment of silence for 90’s kids all across the world who won’t get to see the Spice Girls perform life after all. The possibility of Spice Girls reunion tour and movie seem much less probable these days, as per The Sun. They were reportedly working on another reunion performance after the hit Spice World – 2019 Tour “but Covid killed the momentum.” “Now it’s done again,” a source told the outlet of the tour. “There’s nothing on the agenda and they’re focusing on their own things.”

Spice Girls have broken our hearts once more.The ’90s British pop group have reportedly parted ways again and their future plans — such as an animated film, a 2023 world tour and other gigs — have been canceled.“It was going brilliant — but COVID killed the momentum,” a source told the Sun.The source added, “Now it’s done again. There’s nothing on the agenda and they’re focusing on their own things.”Members Geri Horner and Mel B have been the main force behind a reunion tour.

Manchester United have been told by Mark Noble they could have the new Paul Scholes on their hands if they sign Declan Rice in the summer.

Being a parent can be tiring at the best of times, but when your little one is struggling to sleep it can really become exhausting. It's a common experience for the majority of parents, however being sleep deprived for a long period of time can really begin to negatively impact you. There's been hundreds of tips and tricks recommended over the years to help get babies to sleep, and it's safe to say there doesn't seem to be an effective quick fix.

Amy Schneider is ready to spend all of the money she won on Jeopardy!

Plans for a new 'waffle and shakes bar' in Stockport have hit a stumbling block after councillors demanded more detail on the venue’s toilet facilities.

The Smile, the side project of Radiohead‘s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood with Sons Of Kemet’s Tom Skinner, have released their new single ‘The Smoke’ – you can hear the track below.The song is the follow-up to the trio’s debut single ‘You Will Never Work In Television Again’, which arrived earlier this month.A lyric video for ‘The Smoke’ has been released today (January 27) to accompany the new track, with the clip being created by the BAFTA-winning writer and director Mark Jenkin.You can listen to The Smile’s ‘The Smoke’ below.The Smile’s three sold-out live shows in London this weekend (January 29-30) will be livestreamed online to a global audience.The livestreams, which will be directed by the award-winning Paul Dugdale and produced by Driift, will be available to watch at home and in select independent venues and cinemas across the UK, US and Europe.The Smoke (more on that later) at production rehearsals for this weekend… pic.twitter.com/WXJNhkLbsq— The Smile (@thesmiletheband) January 27, 2022You can find further information about the livestreams and screenings by heading here, and see this weekend’s broadcast schedule below.BROADCAST #1: London – 8pm Sat. / New York – 3pm Sat. / Los Angeles – 12pm Sat. / Sydney – 7am Sun. / Tokyo – 5am Sun.BROADCAST #2: London – 1am Sun. / New York – 8pm Sat. / Los Angeles – 5pm Sat. / Sydney – 12pm Sun. / Tokyo – 10am Sun.BROADCAST #3: London – 11am Sun. / New York – 6am Sun. / Los Angeles – 3am Sun. / Sydney – 10pm Sun. / Tokyo – 8pm Sun. Yorke performed The Smile’s ‘Free In The Knowledge’ at the Royal Albert Hall back in October as part of the Letters Live event, footage of which was released last month.

NFTs of some of its most famous guitar designs.According to a report by Billboard, the manufacturer has disclosed its intention to sell NFTs that contain images of its Les Paul, Flying V and Thunderbird guitars – among others – to the federal trademark office.In the documents, obtained by Billboard, Gibson Brands Inc. applied for trademarks covering the “uniquely shaped body” of six of its signature guitars.It comes after ESP Guitars launched NFTs of some of its guitars last year as well as a number of musicians.Earlier this month, Keith Richards announced details of a guitar-based NFT that will be auctioned off for charity this month.The Rolling Stones guitarist has partnered with the “green NFT platform” OneOf for the auction, which will raise funds for the Grammys’ music charity MusiCares.As well as the Richards NFT, the auction lot includes a black Gibson ES-335 electric-acoustic guitar hand-signed by Richards.

Cardi B has won her lawsuit against Youtuber Tasha.

A lot of eyebrows were raised when it was revealed Pete Davidson, 28, and his Saturday Night Live co-star Colin Jost, 39, purchased a Staten Island Ferry recently. In case you missed it, the comedians, along with comedy club owner Paul Italia, won the auction for a decommissioned, 277-foot boat that was used to shuttle commuters between Manhattan and Staten Island since 1965 before it was taken out of service last August. As fans were clamoring to figure out exactly why the trio coughed up $280,100 for the vessel, a source EXCLUSIVELY told HollywoodLife that the new owners have some big plans for it.

Paddy McGuinness is one of the country's most loved TV presenters but it was while working at a Bolton leisure centre that he got his big break in showbiz.