Armed police swoop on car and arrest man for 'rape and possession of a firearm'

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent CANNES — Germany’s Story House Pictures, producer of the Beta Film/RTL mega-hit “Sisi,” sold to 120 territories, has optioned what looks like one of the biggest and most ambitious projects coming onto the market at this year’s Mipcom: “The Book of Longing,” a six-part English-language series with an international cast based on the international bestseller of the same name by Sue Monk Kidd. The novel has been translated in 17 languages and will be the third adaption of one of Kidd’s bestselling works. Her 2001-novel “The Secret Life of Bees” sold 8 million copies and was turned into a major award-winning motion picture starring Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, and Jennifer Hudson.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Microsoft‘s deal to buy Activision Blizzard got the green light Friday from regulators in the U.K. — clearing the way for the $68.7 billion blockbuster acquisition to close nearly two years after it was announced.

The family of a man killed by his cousin - who was suffering with severe mental ill-health - want answers over the axe attacker's care prior to the tragedy. Ryan Lowry's loved ones there were 'collective failings' and a 'complete lack of joined-up thinking between agencies' in the 'care and supervision' of Ashley Rowen.

Helen Skelton has opened up about her marriage split as she recalled a question she was asked by her Strictly Come Dancing partner Gorka Marquez. The Countryfile star and her rugby player announced in April last year (2022) that they were "no longer a couple".

Shining Vale is back for a second season!

The Big Brother house was reportedly 'locked down' after a security breach on Thursday.The 16 housemates, who only entered the brand new Big Brother house on Sunday night when the show made it's highly anticipated return to screens, were ordered to remain indoors when the alert rocked the security teams working around the TV studios. A YouTuber had attempted to fly a drone over the Big Brother house, trying to scour the studios for an secret inside look. According to The Sun, a man claimed he had also somehow hacked into their radio systems and managed to listen into crew conversations.

EXCLUSIVE: The Bureau creator Eric Rochant is today formally unveiling his production banner, Maui Entertainment, which has quietly launched with backing from Federation Studios.

Blink-182 have shared another new single – listen to ‘Fell In Love’ below.The romantic and energetic song finds a Mark Hoppus reflecting on the “lonely” nights he experienced before meeting his partner, and how the pair were destined to cross paths “at a party”.“Do you remember the night when you came over?/ Playing songs, laying over my shoulder/ We made out ’til the sun came up/ Do you remember the time, remember the time we fell in love?” he sings in the chorus.Arriving today (October 13), the track is accompanied by an official lyric video – you can watch it here:‘Fell In Love’ is the fourth single to be taken from Blink-182’s highly-anticipated new album ‘One More Time…’, which is due to arrive next Friday (October 20) via Colombia (pre-order here). Fans have already heard ‘Edging’, ‘More Than You Know’ and the record’s title track.The LP will mark the first time the classic Blink line-up – comprising Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker – have released a new full-length project together since 2011’s ‘Neighborhoods’.DeLonge quit the band in 2015 to focus on extraterrestrial research and his other group, Angels & Airwaves.

Given Ray Quinn and his bride Emily Fletcher are both performers, it’s not surprising their wedding day music was one of the most important aspects for them. The X Factor and Dancing on Ice star and his dance teacher bride tied the knot in a stunning ceremony on October 2 and had a special celebrity performer on hand to entertain their guests. Ray, 35, asked his friend Shane Nolan, the son of Loose Women ’s Coleen Nolan and her EastEnders ’ actor husband ex Shane Richie to perform at the evening wedding reception with The Shane Nolan Band.

Helen Skelton has broken her silence on her split from ex-husband Richie Myler, 18 months after she announced they'd separated.The TV presenter and former Strictly Come Dancing star, 40, has remained tight-lipped about her split from Leeds Rhinos ace Richie, 33, up until now, but in her new autobiography, In My Stride, she finally addresses the breakdown of her marriage, revealing it came as a "shock" and she didn't see it coming. Richie and Helen split in 2022 after eight years of marriage, with Richie quickly moving on with new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill, who he's since welcomed a child with.

Greater Manchester is waking up to downpours with the region hit by a Met Office weather warning. A yellow warning for rain came into effect at 9pm yesterday and runs until 8pm tonight (October 10).

The trial in the case of Ashley Dale has heard a gunman allegedly followed her through her home and shot at her as she fled towards her 'only escape route' after 'bashing in' her front door. The Knowsley council worker died aged 28 after being shot in the abdomen and collapsing in the back yard of her home on Leinster Road, Old Swan, shortly after midnight on August 21 last year.

Tool bassist Justin Chancellor has revealed that the band plan to work on a new album following their upcoming tour.The LA group released their fifth and most recent studio record, ‘Fear Inoculum’, in 2019. It came 13 years after its predecessor, 2006’s ‘10,000 Days’. During a recent appearance on The Vinyl Guide podcast, Chancellor teased that fans won’t be waiting as long for Tool’s next LP.He said the band have already “got many ideas cooking” for the new album, but confirmed that they “haven’t recorded anything yet”.“But we’re quite busy until after the spring of next year touring.

The beloved musical Spamalot is returning to Broadway this season and the first photos of the cast have been released!

If you have any photosensitivity issues, make sure to read this warning before going to see Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour concert film.

Lenny Kravitz is baring nearly everything in the music video for his new song “TK421.”

Bad Bunny is back with new music!

With autumn underway and the days getting colder and shorter, Brits could be missing out on a vital vitamin needed for healthy bones, teeth and muscles.

An East Kilbride takewondo athlete is aiming to win gold at the British Para Championship for the fourth consecutive year this week.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ star-studded annual fundraiser this weekend has been halted for the time being due to the terrorist attacks on Israel this week.

Walt Garrison, who won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys and competed as a rodeo cowboy, has died at 79. The NFL team posted the notice on its website Thursday that Garrison died overnight. It did not give a cause of death.