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ITV is welcoming in the new year with a huge line-up of gripping dramas. Their latest offering, After The Flood, focuses on the secrets of a quaint village devastated by high waters.

Snow could fall near Greater Manchester later today as temperatures plummet amid a cold weather health alert.

Simon, Lord Lovat got the axe.The Scottish Jacobite was the last person to be beheaded in England, in 1747 — and the Oscar winner, 59, is apparently his descendant.Crowe took to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday to reveal that he’s related to the late, great chief of Clan Fraser of Lovat, who was executed for high treason in the 18th century. The “Beautiful Mind” star added that he had “been on the hunt to track down my Italian forebears” for a while now and has been researching his linage, which has led him down “a number of wrong tracks.”He explained that his great-great-great grandfather on his mother’s side was one Luigi Ghezzi.Ghezzi, who at one point worked in Argentina, later left on a ship bound to India.

The new year has started and for anyone planning to retire this year, whether they are reaching the official State Pension age, or leaving the workforce early, retirement expert Helen Morrissey has shared five key tips that are essential to ensure financial resilience in later life.

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler, the youngest ever player to reach the final in the PDC World Darts Championships, prepared for the biggest performance of his career... with an omelette.

A 'severe' wind weather warning has been issued ahead of Storm Henk hitting the UK today.

Following the eating and drinking marathon of Christmas and New Year, many will be looking forward to a break from the buffets and booze. Some will embrace the start of 2024 by signing up to a new gym or cutting back on alcohol, others may be thinking about going plant-based for Veganuary.

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II is abdicating the throne.

An image of a second man who raped a vulnerable young woman in an alleyway in Manchester city centre has been released as police praised the victim for her bravery.

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy thought Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho looked 'more comfortable' and 'more productive' on the right-wing during Boxing Day's 3-2 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind as Storm Gerrit sweeps over the UK.

The new year is nearly upon us and it’s shaping up to be a hot one in TV land as more and more countries get in on the premium drama series act. Here, we round up 15 of the buzziest titles you’re set to hear much more about over the coming year, from Doctor Who to The Count of Monte Cristo to Netflix Italy’s pornography drama Supersex.

Holly Willoughby is reportedly waiting until the new year to decide whether to front the upcoming series of Dancing on Ice, as she is "not rushing" make her decision.The TV presenter, 42, usually hosts the ITV show alongside Phillip Schofield, 61, but Phillip cut ties with ITV after quitting This Morning in May 2023 when details of his affair with a much younger male colleague emerged. Holly then stepped down from This Morning in October, with her future at ITV uncertain. It has not been revealed if she'll return to television to present Dancing On Ice, which kicks off in January, with reports claiming ITV are keen to persuade her to come back.

Children across the country are getting excited for Father Christmas to visit and treat them to load of presents they cannot wait to open - but for three-year-old Arsala, this Christmas is very different, and she is desperate for more than just a visit from Santa.

Queens Of The Stone Age have reflected on their decision to step up and headline the 2024 edition of Download Festival, saying they see “no reason to trip out” over the set.The conversation arose in a recent interview with NME, in which frontman Josh Homme and keyboardist and guitarist Dean Fertita spoke about their upcoming set at the Donington festival.When asked by Andrew Trendell about how they are coping with any pressure of headlining the iconic UK rock festival, the two revealed that the band are feeling confident with their upcoming set, as one of their strengths is their ability to mix up their performances, night after night.“Is it just going to be same-old-same-old?’ bean Homme. “You always have to give it your all and changing it every night is what we’re about, so it’s always going to be something different.

With Christmas Day just around the corner, ‘tis the season to make some magical memories with loved ones. Luckily for us, there’s a whole host of festive fun to be had out there across the length and breadth of the country.

strutted into the sad environs of a Los Angeles DMV. Platinum hair cut into a choppy crop and lips slathered in impossibly shiny gloss, she tottered into the driver’s license photo booth, stretched out her arms and began to smize. The impromptu shoot that followed would break protocol on various levels.

Imelda Staunton is one of Britain's finest acting talents and continues to enjoy an illustrious career which has seen her take on iconic roles in everything from Harry Potter to Downton Abbey. And now, fresh from her role as the late Queen Elizabeth in the final two series of Netflix's The Crown, the actress is set to take on a new challenge as she is relegated from royalty to play the role of crazy aunt in a Brassic Christmas special. Imelda has spoken excitedly about her new role and even joked about continually working with actor Dominic West, after recently playing mother and son in series five and six of the hit royal series.

The Royal children were beaming with festive cheer as they joined their family for Kate Middleton's now-annual Together At Christmas Carol Service in London this evening, 8 December, and quickly stole the show upon arrival. The Prince and Princess of Wales' three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were the picture of royalty as they acted calm and collected as they stayed close to their parents Kate and Prince William, both 41, the future King of England.

Whooping cough is on the rise in the UK as experts have warned about the dangers of '100-day cough' for babies and children.