Bored dad, 50, going to Ukraine to fight because he's 'not doing much with life'

The father of a murdered police officer has backed calls for a new posthumous award for emergency service workers who die in the line of duty. Bryn Hughes has endorsed a new campaign to persuade the government to launch a new award for police officers, firefighters, paramedics and prison officers killed in service. Neither his daughter Nicola Hughes, 23, from Saddleworth, nor her colleague Fiona Bone, 32, from Sale, were ever given such an award, although there are memorials to their sacrifice.

It's been an emotional few days for fans of The Wanted following the heart-breaking death of Tom Parker. The singer died on Wednesday (March 30) aged 33 with his family by his side.

People all across Greater Manchester have woken up today with a grim start to the week as overnight rain has left the ground wet and temperatures feeling especially cold.

A CBBC actress has sadly passed away after a battle with cystic fibrosis.

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Good Morning Britain viewers have slammed Richard Madeley after he asked how rape could be used as a "weapon of war" on today's show when discussing claims Russian troops have sexually assaulted Ukrainian civilians.Richard and Kate Garraway were joined by former senior British advisor to US central command, Chip Chapman, who gave his view on the claims.Madeley asked him: "Chip, we've said something that was widely reported this morning that rape was used as a weapon of war.

EasyJet has cancelled around 100 flights on Monday – including 62 from the UK – due to high levels of staff absence due to Covid.The budget airline claimed it had tried to offset the issue by using standby crew, but had to “make some cancellations in advance”.It comes as demand for airline travel skyrockets due to the beginning of the Easter school holidays.EasyJet claimed the cancellations only made up a small percentage of its Monday Schedule of around 1,645 flights.An EasyJet spokesperson, said: "Unfortunately it has been necessary to make some additional cancellations for today and tomorrow.“We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause."An EasyJet spokesperson confirmed that affected customers have been contacted.They have the option to either rebook an alternative flight or take a voucher or refund.The website adds: "If your flight is cancelled, there are several options available to you, which you can request quickly and easily by logging into Manage Bookings here on our website or via our easyJet App:EasyJet is one of Europes largest airline carriers.Airports are also struggling with staffing leading to long security and check-in queues.Passengers at Manchester Airport claims that long queues at check-in and security have caused some holidaymakers to miss their flight – and there have been long waits at the baggage reclaims carousels.Yesterday, traveller Donna Mayfield told the BBC that the experience was “horrendous” and another claimed to have seen both holidaymakers and staff members “in tears”.Manchester Airport apologised and noted that people’s experiences fell “below the standard” they aim for.A spokesperson commented: “Our whole industry is facing staff shortages and recruitment challenges at present,

Instagram to declare that “everyone should feel comfortable in their own skin”.And to prove her point, she confidently flaunted her curves in sexy lingerie.The body positive babe often shares uplifting content to her 19,000 Instagram followers – and for her latest post, she rocked a matching blue bra and knicker set from Ann Summers.She sat on the floor as she flaunted her curves in the mesh panelled set.Megan appeared radiant as she grinned as she finished off the sizzling hot look with a black winged eyeliner and a glossy pink lip.In the caption of her post, the influencer declared that people should feel comfy in their own bodies and that anyone “deserves” to wear what they want.She explained: “Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their own skin. Everyone deserves to be able to wear whatever they like without worrying about:how big or small they looksucking in their stomachhiding stomach rollshow their arms or thighs lookshowing stretch marks or cellulite'flattering' angles“We all deserve to live our lives no longer restricted by fear of our bodies and society’s beauty standards.”Megan continued: "We deserve to feel happy, comfortable, sexy and beautiful.

Paris Hilton positively sparkled as she stepped out onto the red carpet for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in a daring see-through dress and matching gown.Although the American DJ, 41, wasn't nominated for the coveted Hollywood awards, she made sure to dress to impress for the star-studded awards as she rocked the jaw dropping Atelier Zuhra ensemble.

A man had a television smashed over his head during a "horrific" attack in his East Kilbride home.

The Weeknd has suggested that he might “pull a YE” and officially change his stage name to ABEL.The Canadian singer-songwriter – real name Abel Tesfaye – took to Twitter last night (April 3) to write: “You guys are hilarious. I feel like I should change my stage name to ABEL at this point lol.”In a follow-up tweet, the ‘Dawn FM’ star referenced Kanye West‘s recent decision to change his legal name to ‘Ye’ (he appears on the Coachella 2022 line-up under the new moniker) while mentioning other huge acts that go by a single name.“Maybe [I’ll] pull a YE and just legally change my name to ABEL,” The Weekend said.

Joni Mitchell has delivered her first public performance in nine years, taking to the stage at MusiCares’ 2022 Person of the Year benefit gala.Mitchell was bestowed with this year’s titular honour on Friday night (April 1), following in the footsteps of previous recipients Aerosmith (who were celebrated with the title in 2020) and Dolly Parton (in 2019).Mitchell was not announced to be performing at the event, but joined the likes of Beck, Brandi Carlile, Cyndi Lauper, Stephen Stills, Jon Batiste and more to sing her 1970 classics ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ and ‘The Circle Game’.It marked her first time singing in public since June 2013, when she performed two short, impromptu sets at events being held in her honour, where she was initially booked to recite poetry. Prior to those, her last performance took place in 2002, with Mitchell having retired from touring altogether in 2000.Watch Mitchell singing ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ at the MusiCares gala below:At other points during the event, which took place at the Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas, Mitchell was honoured with a sprawling roster of tributes.Among them were a cover of ‘The Jungle Line’ (from Mitchell’s 1975 album ‘The Hissing Of Summer Lawns’) performed by Beck, St.

SEVENTEEN have released a touching new clip that previews the group’s forthcoming new era.On April 4 at Midnight KST, the 13-member boyband dropped a three-minute-long animated video detailing their journey as a group. Narrated by member Joshua, SEVENTEEN fondly look back on their formation, debut and first meeting with their fans, also known as CARATs.“We are forever grateful to CARATs, who happily hitched along on our ‘journey of youth’ as we sped towards our dreams and goals,” said the idol.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe Grammys, unlike the usually more-or-less accurately forecasted Oscars, are always full of surprises, this year hardly being any exception. Jon Batiste receiving a leading five wins? Who saw that coming — except for anyone who saw him coming in with a leading 11 nominations and figured the math might translate?But that arithmetic did not carry over for the highly nominated Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X, who went home empty-handed (but still full-hearted, let’s hope), or produce the results quite expected for Olivia Rodrigo and the Tony Bennett/Lady Gaga teaming.Meanwhile, during the pre-telecast Premiere Ceremony presentation, live-streamed on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel, there were other kind of surprises including some seemingly honest confusion about given names and gender involving best new artist nominee and pre-telecast presenter Arlo Parks and veteran bluegrass picker (and pre-telecast winner) Bela Fleck.

Christine Lampard celebrated Phillip Schofield's birthday over the weekend, by attending an intimate dinner hosted by him and his family.MORE: Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's replacements on This Morning for Easter holidays revealedThe Loose Women star was one of a handful of friends that attended the dinner party and was in good company alongside Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett, and Declan Donnelly and wife Ali Astall.WATCH: Phillip Schofield celebrated birthday alongside his celebrity friendsVideos shared by the birthday boy show him surrounded by them, as well as his estranged wife Stephanie Lowe, their daughters Ruby and Molly and their respective partners.MORE: 10 This Morning hosts' seriously stunning weddings: From Holly Willoughby to Phillip SchofieldREAD: Dancing on Ice host Phillip Schofield reveals rare glimpse inside £2m bachelor padIn one sweet clip, which Christine reshared onto her Instagram, the group can be seen singing happy birthday to the This Morning presenter before he blows out the candles. Phillip was accompanied by a handful of friends, including ChristineMissing from the special dinner was Christine's partner Frank Lampard and Phillip's co-star Holly Willoughby.

Dozens of elderly people who had to be rehoused in new care homes across the region just days before Christmas are now settled after a “traumatic” experience.

Kirkcudbright residents have been left furious after a host of golden daffodils were destroyed in an act of “mindless vandalism”.

Georgia and David Tennant are very comfortable making hilarious jokes at each other's expense, but this time the joke came from David's father-in-law, Peter Davison.MORE: Georgia Tennant's kids just pulled the best April fool's joke on their parentsPosting to her Instagram Stories on Saturday, Georgia reshared a funny snap sent to her by casting director Jennifer Euston, and it showed Peter holding a hilarious sign above hubby David's head.WATCH:  Georgia's parents impressive piano talentsWritten on a sheet of white A4 in thick black marker pen were the words, "HE'S NOT THAT SPECIAL" with the "THAT" underlined. Across the top of the image, Jennifer wrote: "Time Lord Humour.

Corsock racers Josh and Cobey Stewart started their road racing season in style on Saturday.

A temporary water treatment plant has been given the green light for Kippford.

It was test tubes at the ready for Children at Twynholm Primary School when they celebrated British Science Week 2022 – with a little help from their teachers.