Thug who left young man brain damaged could be released early from prison

Morgan Freeman has criticised Black History Month, saying he “detests” it.The Oscar-winning actor, known for roles in The Shawshank Redemption and The Dark Knight trilogy, shared his feelings on the event, which takes place in February in the US and marks the history and achievements of African-Americans.Speaking in a new interview with Variety, Freeman said the idea makes his “teeth itch”.“I detest it,” he said. “The mere idea of it. You are going to give me the shortest month in a year? And you are going to celebrate ‘my’ history?! This whole idea makes my teeth itch.

Residents in Edinburgh have been left 'concerned' after youths were spotted 'running wild' on an e-bike.

A Scots gran fears for the safety of her non-verbal grandaughter at nursery, after she's been scarred for life following multiple accidents.

Legendary DJ, Johnnie Walker, is now completely housebound as he battles Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - and has revealed that he has "only a finite amount of time left" before passing. The veteran broadcaster, 79, who began his career on pirate station, Radio Caroline, has suffered from the condition, which is an inflammation of the lungs, for four years.

Health gurus have highlighted a specific herb that could potentially reverse or prevent type 2 diabetes, and it's also very affordable to buy.

Siddhant Adlakha “The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer” marks the English-language debut of Turkish director Tolga Karaçelik. Its initial premise, about an unhappily married couple, morphs and flips on its head until it transforms into something resembling the movie’s title, though it’s only about “a writer writing about a serial killer” in the most nominal sense.

After being renewed for a second season back in June of 2023, we finally have our first look at the new season of Silo on Apple TV+!

The latest skyscraper addition to Manchester city centre is called Viadux, and it neighbours Beetham Tower.

The intensive hunt for missing TV doctor Michael Mosley has resumed this morning, with police focusing on a 'very dangerous' mountainous area. At around 6am on Saturday 8 June firefighters began trawling a 6.5km radius of rocky mountains, which is all surrounded by sea, according to Manolis Tsimpoukas, who organises searches for missing people on the Dodecanese Islands.

More than 1,000 people have objected to a plan to build hundreds of homes next to RHS Bridgewater in Worsley, Salford. Peel Land has submitted a planning application to build on a plot located east of Boothstown, using 'released' green belt land.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Seriesmakers, twinning Series Mania, Europe’s biggest TV fest, and European film-TV powerhouse Beta Group, is opening up its selection criteria to embrace directors of box office smashes or hits at festivals beyond “A” list events. Launching 2022 as a project-based mentorship program for film directors aiming to become TV series creators, Seriesmakers has fast consolidated as one of Europe’s top-notch training facilities. “Game of Thrones” producer-director Frank Doelger, “Babylon Berlin” producer Stefan Arndt, Ron Leshem (“Euphoria,” “No Man’s Land”) and “Narcos” creator Chris Brancato featured as speakers at its 2023-24 edition.

A Vinted conversation has gone viral after a woman's top appeared to be delivered in a dirty nappy.

The winner of a whopping £99,000 on an ITV game show couldn't believe his luck, saying it was beyond his wildest dreams.Twenty four year old Daniel O'Halloran from Rock Ferry, on the Wirral, triumphed over 99 other contenders on The 1% Club, which aired last on ITV in May 2023. Hosted by the hilarious Lee Mack, the quiz challenges contestants with questions on reasoning, logic, and maths. It was actually Daniel's mum who signed him up for the show as his folks are huge fans.

Manchester City and all clubs interested in Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes have been given a one-month warning before his release clause expires.

TV star Sarah Greene was left devastated when her husband Mike Smith - famed for being a BBC Radio 1 DJ - suddenly passed away in 2014.Top Of The Pops presenter Mike suffered complications after major heart surgery, resulting in him losing his life at the age of 59. Sarah, 66, married Mike in 1989 and the pair enjoyed 25 years of marriage. In a display of his love and commitment to his wife, Mike left his entire estate - after funeral and legal bills - to her in his will.

Lola Young has today (May 31) shared a new single ‘Messy’ while also announcing a new album, ‘This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway’. Check out the new single below.Speaking about the new album, the South London singer-songwriter said: “Here is my first born child, a fuck you to all my exes, and basically me just trying to figure out some shit openly and honestly on record.

Two bodies have been found during the search for a missing father and son in Glencoe. Tom Parry, 49, and Richie Parry, 12, from Cheshire, had been reported missing in the area on the evening of Wednesday May 29.

An Ohio woman has been sentenced to several years in prison after the death of her daughter. whose 4-year-old daughter died from diabetes-re

Nicki Minaj has been freed following her detention in Amsterdam just hours before she's slated to hit the stage in Manchester.

Vladimir Putin's friend has warned that a "military maniac" could start World War 3 following reports of a drone strike in Russia.