Corrie's Alan Halsall 'steers away' from Jack and Vera comparisons
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs, has shared his hopes to mark 30 years in the role and why he ignores Jack and Vera comparisons.
Category : Arts
The Royle Family cast now: from heart surgery to tragic death
The Royle Family cast have gone on to varied careers, from heart surgery and new sitcoms to a tragic death. Here's what Jim, Barbara, Denise, Antony and Dave are doing now.
Opera's age problem reflects education crisis
Opera's ageing audience at Glyndebourne signals a wider intellectual decline, not just a financial or political issue. The education system's failure to foster deep learning threatens the art form's future.
The Royle Family cast now: from heartbreaking death to career move
The Royle Family remains a beloved BBC sitcom. Over a decade since it ended, we look at where the cast, including Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston, are today.
ITV builds luxury VIP toilet for Lorraine and This Morning stars
ITV has created a luxury VIP toilet for celebrity guests and daytime presenters, accessible only with a special pass, after budget cuts led to shared dressing rooms.
Latest death notices across Wales
Families across Wales remember loved ones with funeral notices and tributes, published in local news and online at funeral-notices.co.uk.
Scottish foods that divide opinion from haggis to pizza crunch
From haggis to pizza crunch, these Scottish dishes are loved or hated. Discover what goes into them and why they spark debate.
Charlie McDowell keeps films from famous family until release
Director Charlie McDowell, husband of Lily Collins, reveals he never shows his famous family his work until it's finished and released, leaving no room for their critique.
Archive images recall Newcastle 1979-84 for Our Friends in the North
Forty archive images from the Chronicle capture Newcastle and the North East between 1979 and 1984, the era covered by the new stage version of Our Friends in the North at the Theatre Royal in October.
Five lost Glasgow pubs from the 80s locals loved
Glasgow has lost many beloved pubs over the years. Here are five popular boozers from the 1980s that locals still remember fondly.
Jurgen Klopp mural in Baltic Triangle painted over
A mural of Jurgen Klopp in the Baltic Triangle has been whitewashed. Yellow writing on the wall says 'murals pending'.
Trafford Centre's Lost Favourites: From Manto to Rainforest Café
The Trafford Centre has transformed since 1998, with many beloved venues closing. From Manto's nightlife to the Rainforest Café, we remember the lost haunts.
Bonnie Tyler's Coffin Driven Home as Fans Line Streets
Hundreds of fans lined Newton Road in Mumbles as Bonnie Tyler's coffin was driven to her former home, paying respects to the singer who died in July at 75.
Princess Kate's Surprising Feminist Move at University Revealed
Princess Catherine co-founded a drinking society at St Andrews University, reportedly annoyed that old ones excluded women, despite her restrained attitude to alcohol.
Hundreds celebrate India's 80th Independence Day in Newcastle
Hundreds gathered at Newcastle Civic Centre for India's 80th Independence Day, a free event with performances, music, dance, and food, running from 4pm to 8pm.
M&S relaunches St Michael range with Aries streetwear
Marks and Spencer is relaunching its nostalgic St Michael clothing range on August 20, featuring a 26-piece streetwear collection in collaboration with Aries, after Gen Z interest on secondhand marketplaces.
Good with Faces review – Edinburgh Fringe show dazzles
Good with Faces at Summerhall, Edinburgh, is a captivating one-person show blending storytelling and puppetry, earning rave reviews.
Dawn O'Porter memoir: Hungry Eyes and finding her voice
Author and presenter Dawn O'Porter discusses her memoir Hungry Eyes, reflecting on grief, identity and the power of storytelling in a candid interview.
Ayo Adenekan review – Cabvol at Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh
Ayo Adenekan's new show Cabvol at Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh, blends comedy and storytelling in a distinctive and memorable performance.
Nine baby names with hidden negative meanings to avoid
Experts at For Your Little One list nine popular baby names with unexpected negative meanings, from Mallory ('unfortunate') to Portia ('pig'), advising parents to reconsider.
Laura Whitmore stuns Saturday Kitchen with raw mushroom snack
Laura Whitmore left Saturday Kitchen guests stunned by revealing her love of raw mushrooms with mayonnaise, eating one on air during a Best Bites episode.
Scots phrases you don't hear as much anymore - how many do you remember?
From 'dreich' to 'high doh', these classic Scottish sayings may take you right back to childhood. Here are some Scots phrases you might not hear quite as often these days.
Saturday Kitchen guests horrified by Laura Whitmore's snack
Laura Whitmore's snack of raw mushrooms with mayonnaise horrified Saturday Kitchen panellists during a Best Bites episode, as she ate it like an apple.
Adam Driver and Inde Navarrette join new X-Men film
Adam Driver and Inde Navarrette have joined the cast of the new X-Men film, announced at D23. Driver plays Nathaniel Milbury, Navarrette plays Rogue. Release set for May 5, 2028.
Marvel's New X-Men Cast Revealed, Fans Already Complaining
Marvel unveils the X-Men cast at D23, featuring Sadie Sink, Kit Connor, and Christopher Abbott, but some fans are already voicing complaints about the choices.
M&S sell-out £30 leg serum back in stock
Marks and Spencer has restocked the Prai Ageless Leg Perfecting Serum, a £30 bestseller that shoppers say boosts confidence to bare legs, with 81% feeling confident after use.
'Time traveller' in 1940s beach photo sparks smartphone debate
A 1940s beach photo shows a man in a brown suit looking at what some claim is a smartphone, sparking time travel theories, though others say he's rolling a cigarette.
Last Seen On Holiday: New series probes vanishings abroad
New true crime series 'Last Seen On Holiday' on Crime+Investigation probes gripping mysteries of British and American travellers who vanished abroad. New episodes every Monday.
Break of Day review: moving portrait of Australian working class
Kat Stewart stars in a moving portrait of Australian working-class life at Malthouse Theatre, in a production that blends humour and heartbreak.
Greatest Showman musical to hit West End in 2027
The Greatest Showman musical, starring Oliver Tompsett and Samantha Barks, will open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in spring 2027 after a sellout Bristol run.
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