Sir Michael Parkinson given 'private funeral with 90 close friends and family at his local'

Tim Metcalfe looks as though he could be Stephen Reid's final victim as his exit from the cobbles beckons. As a new day dawns in Weatherfield, Stephen is planning his escape from the cobbles and the trail of dead bodies, unaware that, the residents of Coronation Street are putting together the pieces of a rather shocking jigsaw puzzle, one that could leave him seeing out his days behind bars, not running one on a beach.

Coronation Street’s Elle Mulvaney has celebrated her 21st birthday by throwing a huge party that was attended by her soap co-stars and her boyfriend. Elle, who plays Amy Barlow in Corrie, looked stunning in her party dress for the milestone occasion, which was a cream colour and featured a plunging neckline, cinched in waist detail and flowing sleeves.

When TOWIE star Gemma Collins met the King Charles and Queen Camilla back in June, it looked like the start of a budding - and unlikely - friendship. Now, in an exclusive interview with, the 42-year-old revealed how much she "loves them" and their work they do to help animals. "Charles and Camilla invited me to the Animal Ball, and I just thought it was amazing," Gemma said.

Taylor Swift seems to be getting pally with Travis Kelce’s nearest and dearest.

Sir Michael Gambon has been fondly remembered by Harry Potter fans across the nation following the tragic news of his passing on Thursday at the age of 82.

Harry Potter fans have flooded social media with tributes to late Dumbledore star Sir Michael Gambon/ A statement issued by his publicist said the Irish actor died peacefully in hospital aged 82.

The weather is set to be mostly dry with some sunny spells today - before Storm Agnes batters Greater Manchester with heavy rain and strong winds tomorrow.

It looks like Strictly saved the best until last as Casualty's Nigel Harman topped the Strictly leaderboard with Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach and Layton Williams close behind. Strictly Come Dancing kicked off with a bang on Saturday night, 23 September, as 15 brand new celebs prepared to battle it out on the dancefloor for the first time in the series.The show opened with a dramatic performance by the professional dancers performing at a scenic, coastal viewpoint before the scene moved to the Strictly dance floor where the rest of the professionals joined the performance.

A six-bedroom home overlooking the world-famous Gleneagles golf course worth more than £3,500,000 is to be given away as part of a new campaign raising money for charity Breast Cancer Now.

Rupert Murdoch, whose sheer force of will allowed him to build a media empire that influenced the course of national politics in the U.S., U.K. and Australia, will step down as the titular head of the companies he controls, Fox Corp. and News Corp.– a move that could raise new questions about the fates of both assets.

A Scottish Labour councillor accused of child sex offences in Fife has appeared in court for the first time.

Simon Baker is soaking up the sun while down under.

Scottish icon Billy Connolly reportedly had a few harsh words for Russell Brand over his behaviour whilst on the set of a musical.

Coco Gauff continues to celebrate her incredible victory at the 2023 US Open! The 19-year-old athlete decided to have an intimate party with her closest friends and family members, who showed how proud they were of her win and shared a sweet moment with the tennis star over the weekend.COCO GAUFF’S BOYFRIEND: ALL THE TIMES THE TENNIS STAR HAS TALKED ABOUT HER ROMANTIC PARTNERCOCO GAUFF SHOWS OFF HER DANCE MOVES: THE TENNIS STAR PROVES TO BE AN INCREDIBLE DANCERThe stylish tennis star decided to wear a pink slip dress for her party, paired with gold heeled sandals and gold earrings. Photos posted by one of her friends show Coco laughing and giving her best poses, with her hair styled in braids and rocking a soft glam makeup look.As reported by Page Six, the private party took place at the Rosewater Rooftop located inside The Ray Hotel in Delray Beach, Florida, with 80 guests attending the celebration.

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins made "a human being" out of former health secretary Matt Hancock, apparently. The 44 year old has attracted so much vitriolic energy over the last couple of years - mainly thanks to his mid-lockdown jaunt to visit a secret girlfriend while the rest of the UK couldn't see their nearest and dearest - but by appearing in the last series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and this month's hellish SAS show, the politician is hoping to come out smelling of roses in the public eye.

Jack Fincham has pulled out of Love Island Games to appear on Celebrity Ex On The Beach instead, according to reports. It comes after the 32 year old reality star, who won Love Island 2018 with then-girlfriend Dani Dyer, was reportedly arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and using false plates on his car last month. It was said he was stopped by police on the A2 near his home in Swanley, Kent, and also held on suspicion of careless driving and driving without insurance.

Whoa! Guess we finally know where Tom Sandoval stands with Rachel Leviss these days! Somewhere between the doghouse and the trash heap!

Elon Musk may have gotten a little too excited about welcoming a baby.

The partner of a man found dead after leaving his home in Inverness has thanked family and friends for their search efforts. Grzegorz Ulas failed to return home after leaving his family home at Cranmore Drive in the city at around 10am on Thursday, August 31.

Love Island star Laura Anderson has welcomed her first child with Gary Lucy.