Prince Harry and Meghan Markle carved out some time for a “romantic getaway” this month!
11.09.2023 - 12:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
We'd like to say that this summer has been one fueled by the midnight sun and pounding electronica in a dusty field, but the weather has been so morose it's been impossible to do that.
No, summer 2023 was very much a fuzzy guitar and cup full of warm lager and rainwater affair. It's a shame, but the one good thing about autumn, as we know, is gigs.
Now the circus is back from trudging in bog-like fields, we can all get inside and give ourselves hearing damage (seriously, please wear earplugs). Another good thing is that we can loose the pretence of wanting to be warm - so only going out in shorts and a t-shirt - and we can layer up and really get invested in some great tunes.
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For those of you still clinging on to the last throw of summer we've had, there's still the chance to catch some bangers. If you just want to be warm and dry, here are our top picks for shows this month.
Geese’s last UK tour was a huge success, selling out venue after venue. That’s doubly impressive given the five-piece punk outfit come from Brooklyn — which can sort-of be thought of as New York’s answer to Ancoats.
Continuing the loose analogy, Geese are products of the late 2010s political environment, when Trump was President of the US. Their lyrics are direct, driven, and deliberate — there’s not much room for misunderstanding with lines like ‘In the van dry heaving/Pop your aching heart/Go to clear your mind out/Pick your life apart’.
And much in the same way that Americans were yearning for some directness after years of Trump’s obfuscation, Geese are the answer to the prayers of music fans who are over the smoke-and-mirrors of 2023 live
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle carved out some time for a “romantic getaway” this month!
Laila Zaidi and Adam Gillen have announced their engagement on Instagram, after falling in love back in 2018 while filming the popular TV comedy Benidorm. Sharing the exciting news with her fans, Laila, 31, shared some loved-up snaps from Croatia, where they were holidaying when Adam popped the question.
Russell Brand’s last show on mainstream British TV was binned without making it to air five years ago, following allegations by a female comedian of his predatory behaviour, according to The Sun newspaper.
Married at First Sight star Ella Morgan, 29, has spoken out about the emotional toll the hit show has taken on her and hubby Nathanial Valentino. Speaking to OK! Ella confessed: “I went into this thinking it's going to be a walk in the park. Boy, was I wrong.
Forecasters predict of mixture of cloudy weather, sunny spells and showers this weekend in Greater Manchester.
Holly Willoughby has sent fans wild with a stunning £25 skirt from Marks and Spencer. As temperatures continue to drop, leather mini skirts are a must have in your autumn winter wardrobe - and Holly has found the perfect one. The daytime TV star looked incredible in a leather-look mini skirt from M&S as she posed for a photo on Monday, September 4.
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.
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have given I'm A Celebrity producers a tough task with their list of dream camp mates for this year's series - putting British astronaut Tim Peake at the top.The Geordie duo are returning later this year for the 23rd series of the hit reality show and according to a source, the former military man-turned-space explorer is number one on their wish list.The 51-year-old, who was the first British person to walk space, would join former footballer Roy Keane and The A Team actor Mr T if the pair get their way. "Both Ant and Dec think Tim would be a fascinating signing for the show and bring another layer to the campfire chats," a source told The Sun. According to the source, the pair think Tim's presence around the campfire would give the show some real "gravitas".
Uh oh! It sounds like Pete Davidson is having a difficult time maintaining relationships… Even with his PR team!
Kate Garraway made an emotional and searingly honest appearance on This Morning on Thursday, September 14, as she opened up on 'feeling like a failure' amid husband Derek's health battle. The 56 year old Good Morning Britain host and her family have endured an unthinkable few years since her husband, Derek Draper, contracted Covid-19 in 2020. The virus caused brain inflammation, kidney failure, and damage to his liver and pancreas, and Derek now receives round-the-clock care.
Watch out — there’s a new Hadid sister strutting down the runway, and she’s serving looks!!!
Adam Sandler will launch a 25-city North American tour next month, the comedian and Live Nation announced today.
DJ Calvin Harris and Vick Hope have reportedly tied the knot in a Glastonbury-themed wedding that was attended by some of their celebrity pals. World-famous DJ Calvin, 39, and TV presenter Vick, 33, said 'I do' at Hulne Priory, Alnwick, Northumberland, according to The Sun. Naturally, it was a star-studded event as the couple's celeb pals turned out in their droves to help them celebrate, including Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu and BBC radio DJs Vernon Kay, Scott Mills and Jordan North.The pair are said to have exchanged personal vows at the ceremony, and after that, guests enjoyed dinner and drinks surrounded by huge plants and wicker chandeliers.
Thousands of holidaymakers will descend on Manchester Airport today to jet off. With the unseasonal September heatwave coming to an end this week, many people will be searching for sun abroad.
TV star Amanda Holden has said that “it’s absolutely ridiculous” that people still talk about her risqué outfit choices as she gets set to front the new Sky History documentary Sex: A Bonkers History. Amanda, 52, who has been a judge on Britain’s Got Talent since 2007, is famed for her sensational looks on the show, though some have been known to attract a flurry of Ofcom complaints in the past.
Aubrey O’Day is getting honest about cosmetic surgery in a new interview with The US Sun.
Shoppers at Sainsbury's say they have found their bags being the subject of "close inspections" after they have checked out using the self-service tills.
Ben Shephard has wished his wife, Annie, a happy birthday on Instagram. Though the 48 year old doesn’t really share much about his personal life with fans, he posted a sweet message along with a lovely photo of Annie looking joyful as she smiled while out in the sun.
Better late than never eh? The kids might be going back to school next week, but it looks like we're finally about to get some sun.
Christine McGuinness is stranded on holiday amid the fallout from the UK air traffic control meltdown – but is “safe and happy”. The model and TV personality, 35, gave an update on her unexpectedly extended sunshine getaway to her fans on social media. She is one of hundreds of thousands of airline passengers who have been stranded or delayed over the bank holiday weekend after flights were suspended due to a “network-wide” air traffic control computer failure.