Why King Pins is the best thing to arrive in Trafford Palazzo since the big Primark

A family says a dream trip to America turned into 'something off Fawlty Towers' after they were told their flight booking didn't exist.

Last week, Manchester town hall's planning committee gave the go-ahead for yet another plan for yet another high-rise block in the city centre. But this time, a Grade II-listed building would have to be demolished.

The Big Moon have announced an intimate UK tour in support of the Music Venue Trust – find all the details below.The Mercury-nominated band are due to join The National Lottery and MVT’s United By Music Tour this September. They’ll take to the stage at various grassroots venues nationwide, beginning with the Tunbridge Wells Forum (September 5).Further gigs are scheduled at Moles in Bath (6), Hangar 18 in Swansea (8), The Sugarmill in Stoke (9), Independent in Sunderland (11), MacArts in Galashiels (12), PJ Molloys in Dunfermline (13), Brewery Arts in Kendal (15), The Crescent Community Venue in York (16) and Esquires in Bedford (17).In a statement, The Big Moon frontwoman Juliette Jackson said: “We are so excited to go out on this tour! These smaller venues are so crucial to the UK’s musical landscape – they give new artists a vital space to learn and hone their craft and enter the world of live music at an accessible level.“We need to protect these places to keep new music coming.”Tickets go on sale at 10am BST tomorrow (August 2) – you’ll be able to purchase yours here.We are so excited to go out on this tour! These smaller venues are so crucial to the UK's musical landscape.

As the world attempts to come to terms with Sinéad O’Connor’s tragic passing, we’re also learning a bit more about this remarkable woman. The latest comes from a UK man telling a personal story about the singer that he holds very near and dear to his heart.

Manchester United fans welcomed Andre Onana to the club last week but the goalkeeper's arrival was by no means the surprise of the week.

Friends” aired their very last episode in 2004, but the quirky New York City friend group — consisting of Chandler Bing, Rachel Green, Monica Geller, Phoebe Buffay, Joey Tribbiani, and Ross Geller — continues to live on in the form of playful merch released in the years since. In honor of their most iconic franchise, Warner Bros.

Now that the summer holidays are finally here it means one thing is inevitable: a trip to the beach. Let’s face it, even if the weather is a little bit rubbish there’s something quintessentially British about a trip to the beach on a summer’s day, come rain or shine.

As the home of the Curry Mile, Manchester has long been known for its wide choice of Indian and South Asian restaurants. While the not-quite-a-mile strip of restaurants on Rusholme’s Wilmslow Road now tends towards more Middle Eastern cuisine, there are still plenty of gems to be found there like Mughli and Sanam - the oldest on the whole stretch.

EXCLUSIVE: Tobias Menzies was hiding in plain sight at a rally held by UK actors union Equity in support of its sister union SAG-AFTRA.

With 'heavy hearts', doctors took to the streets to demand better pay and conditions - warning the NHS could face a 'bleak' future if a deal isn't struck. Scores of medics took part as the 48-hour strike began on Thursday (July 20). It's the first walkout of its kind in a decade.

Adam Thomas has mentioned 'setbacks' to his fans after previously opening up about facing some struggles with his fitness. The Waterloo Road star was cheered on and supported last month as he openly admitted to the 'good days and bad days' amid his plans for a transformation.

"It's a struggle," Paul says, sitting in a busy church hall with his three children. Aged five, eight and 10, they are blissfully unaware of what their dad is saying.

Robert Downey Jr. has called Oppenheimer “the best film I’ve ever been in” ahead of its release next week.The upcoming biopic stars Cillian Murphy as scientist and “father of the atomic bomb” J.

Viki Townend had seen her weight gradually creep up over the years - and when she saw 15 stone flash up on her scales vowed to make a change. And a chance meeting with a Love Island star at the Trafford Centre has seen Viki get into the best shape of her life after a five stone total weight loss.

Shortly before he and other cast members walked out on the UK premiere of Christopher Nolan‘s “Oppenheimer” yesterday, Robert Downey Jr. couldn’t help but praise the new film. And IndieWire reports that RDJ’s endorsement of Nolan’s latest isn’t just high praise.

essentially shuts down amid the actors' and writers' strikes, one high-profile production will be able to continue filming. According to, HBO's — which is currently filming its second season in the U.K. — will not be directly impacted by the current SAG-AFTRA strike in the U.S., with sources telling the outlet that production is planned to continue as scheduled. Starring Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke and more, the cast is largely comprised of actors who work under contracts governed by the local U.K.

Nothing says summer like a festival.

portable air conditioner can make all the difference in keeping your home cool and comfortable once things really start to heat up.Amazon Prime Day 2023 might be officially over, but there is still time to shop deals on portable air conditioners. Right now, Amazon has so many top-of-the-line portable AC units on sale, including Black+Decker's remote-controlled portable AC.

Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland has revealed a raft of new and returning commissions, including Discovery+ shows Gwyneth vs Terry: The Ski Crash Trial and Peltz-Beckham vs The Wedding Planners.

From The Red Skelton Show and I Love Lucy to Get Smart and All in the Family through Taxi, Cheers and Murphy Brown to Frasier, Seinfeld and 30 Rock to Modern Family, Veep and Ted Lasso, the Emmy Awards have been laughing at TV best comedies for more than 70 years. Here is a gallery of all the shows to win the golden statuette since 1952; click on the image above to launch it.