Police issue Parklife 2024 dispersal order and increase powers after 'problems'

Ally McCoist thinks Cristiano Ronaldo should be dropped by Portugal manager Roberto Martinez.

Kate Nash has announced plans for a UK and European tour. Find all the details below.The star, who recently released her first studio album in six years ‘9 Sad Symphonies’, is set to hit the road for a series of shows kicking off at Glasgow’s Oran Mor on November 21, with further shows in Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, London and Brighton.The UK run will include two shows at the capital’s KOKO venue on November 28 and the O2 Forum Kentish Town on April 9, 2025.

Taylor Swift might be done with the London boys, but she’s still getting the royal treatment.

A man was rushed to hospital after a motorbike crash in Whitefield on Tuesday evening (June 18).

Headie One has announced a UK and Australian tour for later this year, as well as a string of European dates to take place in 2025 – read on for the full list of shows.With the Tottenham rapper’s album ‘The Last One’ due out later this month, he has announced an extensive tour to support it, including his first non-festival UK shows since 2021.He will play in Manchester, Dublin and Glasgow in November, before a huge hometown show at OVO Wembley Arena in London on November 29. Tickets for these shows go on general sale at 10am BST this Friday (June 21) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.Before that, he will be heading down under for his first-ever Australian shows, in Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, in October.UK + AUSTRALIA + IRELAND.

After the impressive display of The King's Birthday Parade in London at the weekend, another important royal procession will take place in Windsor today, Monday, 17 June.The Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and is the most senior knighthood in the British honours system which is only outranked by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. It sees those members of the Royal Family who have been honoured, attend a service at St George's Chapel, Windsor, before parading in their eye-catching dark blue mantles and Tudor bonnets with ostrich feather plumes.

A man who was arrested this week in connection with a major probe into the remains of a baby found in Wigan has been released under investigation, police have confirmed.

Four men who were arrested after a huge drugs lab was uncovered have been released on bail, Greater Manchester Police confirmed.

The probe into absconded prisoner Daniel Gee's whereabouts could have shifted towards the north west with recent CCTV indicating the gangster may have returned home.

The Killers have kicked off their 2024 ‘Rebel Diamonds’ greatest hits tour with an opening night in Dublin. Check out the setlist from the night and fan footage below.The gig took place in Dublin last night (June 12), as the opening night for the run of dates that the band will be holding across the UK and Ireland throughout the summer.

The waiting is almost over. Hundreds of thousands of Tartan Army have descended on Germany and millions more will watch around the globe as Scotland kick off Euro 2024 against the hosts in Munich's Allianz Arena.

Anne-Marie surprised fans at Parklife by bringing out local rap star Aitch for a surprise performance during her 'bop-filled' set.

A group of people set on attending Parklife were arrested after traffic cops caught them ‘high as kites’ behind the wheel.

J Hus has pulled out of his headlining slot at this year’s edition of Parklife Festival, citing “unforeseen circumstances”.The festival’s organisers took to X/Twitter to announce that the rapper will no longer be performing at the bash. The announcement comes just three days before the festival is set to take place.

Manchester's biggest musical event and the UK's largest metropolitan festival returns to Heaton Park on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June. Tens of thousands of people are expected to head to Heaton Park over the two days to watch Parklife which will features some of the world's biggest artists.

Stop and search powers have been beefed up in Oldham after two boys were injured in two linked attacks. Officers were called out to an ongoing, large-scale fight at Stuart Street, off Wellington Road, at around 6pm yesterday (May 28).

Police taped off an alleyway in Oldham on Tuesday evening (May 28) amid reports of a person being attacked following a fight. The narrow footpath, off Wellington Road, was cordoned off and an evidence tent erected at the scene.

Eurovision 2024 nearly pulled out of the song contest, just 25 minutes before the live final.The grand final of the competition took place in Malmö, Sweden – the home of 2023 winner Loreen – on Saturday May 11. However, the show was mired by widespread political backlash over the inclusion of Israel amid the Hamas-Israel conflict.Many of the contestants, including Ireland’s Bambie Thug and UK representative Olly Alexander, faced pressure to boycott the event in solidarity with Palestine.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left scratching their heads as another Golden Buzzer act was announced, despite there being none left. Japanese double dutch group Haribow took to the stage, ready to blend skipping with gymnastic and dance moves in a bid to win the show.The friends, who had been performing together for nine years, revealed they'd travelled over 20 hours for their audition. As their routine kicked off, the audience went wild, cheering and applauding their performance.The judges were equally impressed, and by the time the performance ended, the cheers were so loud that the judges' feedback was drowned out.

Dutch police have revealed more details around Nicki Minaj's dramatic arrest this weekend.