Alex Scott breaks down in tears as she reflects on childhood

BBC teen drama Byker Grove has been announced by original castmembers Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly – see fan reactions below.Byker – the reboot by entertainment company Fulwell 73 – comes some 17 years after the final events of the original series. The revamped show is to be filmed and produced in and around the North East of England again with a new cast and crew.Broadcasters Ant and Dec, who made their name playing best friend duo PJ and Duncan in the original series, serve as executive producers and creative consultants of the reboot.Byker Grove became a staple of British television throughout the ’90s and ’00s and also helped launch the careers of Donna Air and Jill Halfpenny.News of the programme’s return has been met with generally positive responses from fans.There has, however, been some doubt thrown on how successfully producers will manage to revive the iconic 90s series in 2023.Additionally, some people have questioned how writers will get around the fact that the 2006 final episode showed that the kids were made aware that they were in fact characters starring in an experimental CBBC show.“Just a teeny, tiny bit giddy about this!,” wrote one fan on Twitter about the reboot, while a former castmember on the show said: “I’m willing to ditch academia and resume my short-lived role as the moody metaller behind the tuck shop in Byker Grove for the new remake.

An investigation has been launched after Gino D’Acampo’s restaurant chain shut down with debts of more than £5m.

Plans have been submitted to demolish a factory and build luxury five-bed homes on the site. The Halter Inn Works in Holcombe, Ramsbottom, is currently occupied by Redisher Finishing Techniques Ltd, who manufacture specialist metal components.

A man has been charged in connection with an alleged sex attack at an event in Stockport.

Police are appealing for help to trace a missing teenager who is thought to be moving around the country by train.

Yuki Kobayashi is chomping at the bit for a crack at the Champions League with Celtic - after hearing all about it from Shunsuke Nakamura.

Ryan Kent revealed he was desperate to sign for Fenerbahce as soon as possible - even though Rangers boss Michael Beale dismissed the first links with the player and a move to Turkey.

This Wednesday will see King Charles return to Scotland for a 'second coronation' where he will be presented with three priceless relics.

A month ago, faculty members, parents, local businesses and pupils were scrambling to find a way to save Scotland’s last Catholic boarding school from closure.

Coldplay were joined on stage by tennis legend Roger Federer at a recent concert in Zurich – check out footage of the moment below.Chris Martin and co. were performing at the Letzigrund Stadium in the Swiss city on Sunday (July 2) as part of the European leg of their ‘Music Of The Spheres’ world tour.Towards the end of the 22-track set, Federer took to the stage to play the shaker as the band performed ‘Don’t Panic’, the opening song from their 2000 debut album ‘Parachutes’.

South Lanarkshire Council has faced a fierce backlash after refuting claims that a dog was bitten by a snake in East Kilbride.

Hamilton Accies have signed winger Connor Murray on a permanent deal after he left Queen of the South.

Ally Roy knocked back full-time senior offers to sign a one-year deal at East Kilbride, because he reckons it’s the right club to kick-start his career.

King Charles has been given a huge warm welcome to Scotland ahead of his second Coronation celebrations.

A scheme to keep people safe while travelling on the rail network has been relaunched.

Loose Women's Linda Robson has admitted she hasn't had sex with her husband, Mark Dunford for two years, amid rumours their 33 year marriage is in 'crisis'. During a chat on Thursday's Loose Women, the panelists discussed the idea of a sex break, which is when Linda stated that she and her husband haven't been intimate for two years.

Loose Women star Stacey Solomon held back tears in her latest Instagram story as she shared glimpses of her next project with her followers. Sharing a short clip with her sofa in the middle of the shot and cameras around the outside, the mum of five said: “Trying not to cry In front of a gazillion people” “I can’t say where or what but I’m allowed to show behind the scenes from today & I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to guess the “what”.The Sort Your Life Out star then posted a snap of a bedroom as she revealed: “more from behind the scenes”.

Dermot O’Leary revealed he kicked off his This Morning hosting stint on three hours of sleep after presenting Soccer Aid the previous night.

Soccer Aid fans have been left distracted by host Alex Scott - saying her choice of outfit tonight has left them 'sweating'.

Kate Ferdinand insisted “not all step mums are wicked” as she released a children’s book about blended families.The 32 year old, who is expecting another child with husband Rio Ferdinand in a matter of weeks, said she wanted to “change the narrative” about stepmothers with positive stories for youngsters. The former TOWIE star is already mum to two year old son Cree with her husband - and a stepmum to Rio’s children Lorenz, 16, Tate, 14, and Tia, 12, from his marriage to Rebecca Ellison, his late wife who died of breast cancer in 2015.

Kate Ferdinand revealed that her unborn baby is in breech position as she shared a pregnancy update on ITV’s Loose Women. Pregnant Kate, 32, who will be welcoming another baby with her husband Rio Ferdinand in just a few weeks, appeared on the show on Wednesday where she revealed the baby’s position and said “she is kicking” her in the ribs. A breech position is when the baby is lying bottom or feet first instead of head first.The former TOWIE star said on Loose Women: “Can I tell the truth, the baby is breech.