‘We just want to keep our beautiful field’: Community split over ‘affordable homes’ plan for estate’s green space

A landlady aged 87 has told how she is “not old enough to retire” and plans to continue pouring pints at her pub.

Tesco shoppers have been warned over a little-known Clubcard rule that means under 18s cannot benefit from its deals.

Naman Ramachandran A U.K. Public Accounts Committee report has highlighted that the BBC does not currently have a plan in place for delivering its services in the digital future it envisions. The corporation must work with the government and other stakeholders, including on the rollout of broadband across the U.K., to develop a detailed plan, including scenarios for how it could switch to an internet-only future, the report states. It adds that the BBC must take steps to ensure that nobody is left behind as it moves towards a fully digital future, due to a lack of confidence in adopting the necessary technologies, access to them, or affordability. The report raises the topic of BBC Three, noting that it was started as a linear channel, then moved online, but then went back to being linear six years later, as “an example of where it moved too soon, and audiences did not follow.”

James Kennedy is livin’ for the drama!

Plans to build an iconic new bridge at Westfield that would link Helix Park, Falkirk Stadium and Forth Valley College look certain to be scrapped as the project is "unaffordable".

and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeoland and his wife Kim Keon Hee, and brought her son as her plus-one. The family has a personal connection to South Korea, as Maddox, 21, studied biochemistry at Yonsei University in Seoul.Jolie often wears white evening gowns with a bridal feel for the red carpet, and last night she wore a sweeping ivory gown with a full skirt, which she paired with a vintage white jacket with quilted detailing on the lapel.

Kourtney Kardashian gives as good as she gets on social media.

Rachel Stevens is allegedly dating Dancing On Ice star Brendyn Hatfield, following her split from husband Alex Bourne. The S Club 7 star, 45, competed with professional ice skater Brendyn, 37, on the ITV1 show in 2022, with the pair being the third couple to be eliminated in the competition. Rachel and Brendyn have now started dating, it has been reported, with a source claiming the duo are "smitten" and "looking forward to the future".

Yes, Ariana Granda has called Kristin Chenoweth for advice on playing the upcoming big screen version of Glinda in “Wicked.” And on Wednesday’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Chenoweth revealed that she told the pop star to take full advantage of making the character her own.Set to release its first part this Thanksgiving, “Wicked” tells the origin story of Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba, the green girl who would go on to become the Wicked Witch of the West. In the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical, Grande will play Glinda, originated on Broadway by Chenoweth, and Cynthia Erivo will play Elphaba, the role originated by Idina Menzel.Grande and Chenoweth are longtime friends — according to Chenoweth, she’s known the singer since Grande was 10 years old — and even worked together on projects like “Hairspray Live!” and “The Voice.” So, naturally, Grande was nervous taking on the role.“She was really nervous. She said, ‘I want to pay homage to you, but I’m scared.

has gotten off to a rocky start — but one of Ripa’s celeb pals apparently put out a message for her. On Tuesday, in his Instagram stories, Andy Cohen posted a cryptic encouraging message reading, “Keep your head up!” over an image of Snoopy.  Cohen, 54, is a longtime friend of Ripa, 52, and Consuelos, 52. On Monday, Ripa’s husband had his debut on “Kelly and Mark” (formerly “Kelly and Ryan,” before Consuelos replaced Ryan Seacrest). Seacrest announced in February that he would be stepping down after almost six years on the talk show.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Justin Bieber came to the defense of Frank Ocean in an Instagram post in which the “Peaches” singer praised Ocean’s controversial Coachella performance. Ocean headlined Coachella 2023 along with Bad Bunny and Blackpink, but his April 16 set proved to be a massive disappointment for fans after he started an hour late, skipped over many fan-favorite songs, performed mostly sitting down and with his back to the crowd and lip-synched to several tracks. He also ran past the Coachella curfew and abruptly ended his set after less than 90 minutes. While Ocean has received pans for his performance, Bieber had nothing but raves for his fellow musician. Bieber, who memorably surprised Coachella in 2019 by joining Ariana Granda’s headlining set, praised Ocean’s artistry and voice in a heartfelt note on social media.

Susan Zirinsky has criticized documentarians who pay their contributors as she urges her fellow execs to “keep your moral compass.”

Alec Baldwin won’t be showing up next month for the New Mexico mini-trial over the fatal shooting of  Halyna Hutchins, and he doesn’t believe he should be a defendant in the lawsuit the parents and sister of slain Rust cinematographer have filed in Los Angeles.

A new Daily Beast report has thrown cold water on the prospect of a full-fledged 2024 campaign for president from Kanye West, who is reportedly focusing exclusively on his private Christian school Donda Academy. Adam Camacho, a documentary producer hired by West in November 2022, spoke with the Beast about his experiences and conversations with West. Camacho was hired by West’s company to make a film, but communication with the rapper soon dried up after Camacho’s contract was extended.

Plans for a 16m high phone mast in Armadale have been met with resistance from locals.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic If I were to count on one hand the most preeminent humanist filmmakers of our time, the first two fingers would have to be dedicated to Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. Bringing empathy and insight to stories of immigrants, outcasts and the working poor, the Belgian siblings have dedicated their career to observing characters Western society prefers to overlook. In that time, the brothers have screened every one of their 12 features at Cannes, collecting two Palme d’Or trophies — in 1999 for “Rosetta” and 2002 for “L’Enfant.” The Dardennes keep the prizes in the office they share at their Liège-based production company, Les Films du Fleuve. “They are in an armoire so the sight of them doesn’t weigh too heavily on our shoulders when we start working on a new film,” they tell Variety.

Queen Elizabeth II wanted both Prince William and Prince Harry to go to war during their service in the military, but it was deemed too dangerous for the Prince of Wales, a former British army head has said.  "It was decided that William as heir to the heir, the risk is too great," retired British army Gen. Sir Mike Jackson said in an upcoming ITV documentary "The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor," according to Sky News.

Granger Smith revealed he's leaving country music for ministry after the end of his upcoming tour. Smith, 43, shared a video announcing the news to his fans on Tuesday.

“Backstreet Boys” singer AJ McLean and his wife Rochelle McLean announced in March that they were “temporarily” separating.

Jennifer Garner doesn't let her kids use social media. Garner, 50, explained the tactic she's used to keep her kids offline during an appearance on the "TODAY" show. "I just said to my kids, ‘Tell me — show me the articles that prove that social media is good for teenagers, and then we’ll have the conversation," the "13 Going on 30" actress explained.