The bin man turned drag queen from Bolton bringing their experience to the stage

A new four-part TV drama series, The Sixth Commandment, starts on BBC One tonight (Monday, July 17). The programme is based on a true story which the broadcaster describes as "one of the most complex and confounding criminal cases in recent memory".

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Seven shots of vodka and three bottles of wine - that was once the daily alcohol intake for Alex Clapp.

A door-to-door salesman went from betting his 50p school dinner money to losing his house and borrowing £90,000 from customers to fuel his gambling addiction after he started using mobile gambling apps which allowed him to place bets, even while driving.

It’s a Wednesday lunchtime and the rain is coming in sideways. Nevertheless, here at a world-famous market in Greater Manchester, the winding pathways and narrow streets between stalls are packed out - it takes more than a bit of bad weather to deter these seasoned shoppers.

Taylor Swift fans in London and Edinburgh are celebrating today after getting their hands on the first tickets for the star's UK shows next summer - but not everyone is happy.

Two areas of Greater Manchester have been ranked among the top 10 best - and worst- for a night out in the country.

A man threatened 'terrified' railway staff with a knife after they refused to let him through the ticket barrier.

Controversial plans for an office block in Manchester city centre and student accommodation off Oxford Road have not got the green light. But almost 100 new homes were approved by the planning committee on Thursday (July 6).

There are sure to be plenty of events heading your way this summer, and with that comes the need for a whole range of different outfits. With Barbiecore fast becoming one of the biggest trends this season, it’s no surprise that celebrities everywhere are embracing the pink lifestyle when it comes to their wardrobes, with Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden showing us just how it’s done in her latest ensemble.

Lana Del Rey is set to close this year’s BST Hyde Park series with a headline performance. Check out the support acts and stage times below.Currently on tour around Europe, the pop star will be returning to the UK for her first performance following her set at Glastonbury, and closing out the 2023 series of BST Hyde Park with a headline set on Sunday (July 9).Yesterday (July 4), the singer finally revealed the names of her support acts for the upcoming show, including Father John Misty and Gang Of Youths.On Sunday, the first act performing on the main stage — named the Great Oak — will be French pianist Riopy, who will begin his performance at 2:30pm.

The fate of six developments is set to be sealed by councillors in Manchester this week at the planning committee's monthly meeting. The plans include a new office building in the city centre, student accommodation in Moss Side and affordable housing in Openshaw as part of a new council-led project.

Building a successful business out of a hobby has been transformative for profoundly deaf Thomas Wooding. The 26-year-old and his partner Josh Moss started T&J Scents five years ago after his homemade candles were a hit with friends and family.

Blur have announced the door times, curfew and stage times for their upcoming shows at London’s Wembley Stadium next weekend (Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9). Check them out below.The Britpop heroes will be returning to the capital to play two consecutive nights at London’s Wembley Arena next week.

The 1975 have shared the stage times and support acts for their forthcoming show at Finsbury park. Check it out below.The band’s show at London’s Finsbury Park will mark their biggest UK headlining show to date.

EXCLUSIVE: From ancient Egypt to the 1970s, Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is heading on a journey to explore the bonkers history of sex via a Sky docu-drama.

Jamie T has announced the door times, curfew and stage times for his upcoming headline show at London’s Finsbury Park this weekend (Friday June 30). Check them out below.The South London singer, songwriter, rapper, guitarist and record producer will be taking to the stage for the headline slot tomorrow night, for what will soon become his biggest-ever headline show to date.Unlike the Saturday instalment, the gates will open slightly earlier tomorrow at 1:30pm, with Willie J Healy being the first opener to take to the stage two hours later.

Pulp have announced the door times, curfew and stage times for their upcoming show at London’s Finsbury Park this weekend (Saturday July 1). Check them out below.The returning Jarvis Cocker-fronted Britpop heroes will be returning to the London venue for the first time since their legendary Hyde Park show back in 1998 – as documented in the concert move The Park Is Mine.After the gates open at 3pm, the first support act on will be Exotic Gardens at 5.05pm before cult indie hero Baxter Dury takes to the stage at 6pm and BRIT Award-winning Isle Of Wight art-pop stars Wet Leg at 7.10pm, before Pulp’s headline set kicks off at 8.40pm with a strict curfew of 10.30pm.

The Princess of Wales indulged in her artistic passions last week as she joined musical royalty Sir Paul McCartney to reopen the National Portrait Gallery after an intensive three-year restoration project. As their patron, Kate – who was wearing a stunning Self Portrait white midi dress with pleated skirt and bouclé jacket – was invited along for the event before the London gallery welcomed back members of the public.

Monty Python star John Cleese has revealed he plans to ditch the famous song ‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’ from his new stage adaptation of religious satire The Life Of Brian.