Brit's horror as 'beastly' tarantula found in package shipped to UK from China

APPOINTMENTSRalph W Peer has been named MD of Peermusic Australia. Not to be confused with Ralph S Peer, his grandfather, who founded Peermusic in 1927, or Ralph Peer II, his father, who is currently Peermusic’s Executive Chair.

Friendly Fires have announced a one-off show in London to mark the fifteenth anniversary of their eponymous debut album in February next year.“Time is a flat circle, much like a CD or a record, and one such flat circle that completely reconfigured our lives will be turning fifteen next year”, say the band. “‘Friendly Fires’ only peaked at a modest number 38 in the album chart, but momentum grew via the word of mouth of our small crew of proactive fans, and eventually we had a hit on our hands”.“So next year, we’re going to be getting out there and doing a special show to celebrate this, both for us and for the fans who made it a success”, they go on.

As the song theft legal battle in relation to Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ rumbles on, at a court hearing yesterday attention turned to the argument that the songwriters suing Swift don’t even have the legal right to pursue the litigation.In this particular song-theft case, songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler accuse Swift of ripping off their 2001 song ‘Playas Gon Play’ when she wrote her 2014 hit. The claim is mainly based on the similarities between the two songs’ respective key lines, with the 2001 track having the line “the playas gon play/them haters gonna hate”, while ‘Shake It Off’ famously includes the lyric “the players gonna play, play, play, play, play/and the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate”.Swift’s legal team have been trying very hard to get the case dismissed, mainly on the basis that the notion of players playing and haters hating is far too generic for lyrics based on said notion to be protected by copyright in isolation.

A "neighbour from hell" caused a gas explosion which resulted in the death of a two-year-old boy, a court heard.

The cost of rail tickets in the UK has sky-rocketed in recent months, proving costly for commuters, students, tourists and shoppers alike. Rising inflation has left customers forking out more cash for standard tickets, with rail travel becoming unaffordable for many.

Repeated acts of vandalism at a Stretford park - including where dog owners have allowed their pets to chew wooden cradle seat swings - have cost more than £1,200 so far this year. The community group which raises funds for Lostock Park, councillors on the Trafford authority and residents say they have been 'left devastated' by the attacks.

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert has shared details of a bargain air fryer shoppers can pick up this weekend.

An inquest into the death of a 'loving' and 'caring' teenager who died in a fatal collision in Tameside opened this morning (October 5).

Country musician Blake Shelton has sold his rights in his recordings catalogue, covering releases from 2001 to 2019, to Influence Media Partners. As part of the deal, Shelton will set up a new joint venture with the company, which will allow him to continue to earn from those rights, which is nice.

Depeche Mode have announced that they will release a new album, called ‘Memento Mori’, early next year, and embark of their first live shows for five years.The news follows the death of founder member Andy Fletcher, who passed away during the making of the album earlier this year.“We started work on this project early in the pandemic, and its themes were directly inspired by that time”, says the band’s Martin Gore. “After Fletch’s passing, we decided to continue as we’re sure this is what he would have wanted, and that has really given the project an extra level of meaning”.Dave Gahan adds: “Fletch would have loved this album.

Lorraine Kelly has left fans fuming after she made a soap blunder on air.The Scottish host interviewed Danny Miller who has the third week returned as Aaron Dingle on the ITV soap.However, as she talked about his return to the Dales, Lorraine kept telling viewers that he would star on the episode tonight - however, the episode has already been shown.READ MORE: Lorraine Kelly red-faced as she blames on-air ITV blunder on a 'heavy weekend' Fans took to Twitter after noticing her blunder, with one writing: "@lorraine why are you saying Danny Miller is back TONIGHT he’s already back?? The episode you’re showing is not on tonight #lorraine # emmerdale." Another stated: "He's already returned #Lorraine."Other viewers picked up on the fact that she kept "interrupting" the soap star and I'm A Celeb 2021 winner.One person said: "Does she always just talk over people, not heard a word he's said #lorraine."A second added: "Lorraine is so so annoying talking over people with her high pitched voice like chalk down a friggin board and irritating laugh #lorraine."While a third penned: "Can’t believe how much she interrupted Danny Miller! He was desperate to talk about his wedding and family hahaha madness #lorraine."However, another fan stated: "Loved watching @DannyBMiller on #Lorraine although we knew he wouldn’t be allowed to say much about @emmerdale he did say he’ll be at @OfficialNTAs new date next week."This comes after ITV host Lorraine had come under fire by viewers for allegedly "bullying" Meghan Markle.One viewer tweeted the ITV show's official account on Tuesday (October 4) and said: “Lorraine you need to stop bullying Meghan your show is always toxic you hardly have any black folks in your show but yet you seem to gossip

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were “unhappy” during their first year of marriage, according to author Valentine Low.During Wednesday’s visit to the Good Morning Britain studios, Susanna Reid and her guest co-host Ed Balls welcomed viewers back on to the show to discuss the latest headlines in the news. One of the biggest stories on everyone’s lips was the recent release of King Charles III and the Queen Consort’s recent photograph with the future king Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Elon Musk is set to buy Twitter after all. His legal team have U-turned on the deal, which he pulled out of in July citing the number of fake accounts on the platform.

The Work and Pensions Committee has pressed Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to honour the commitment made by the former Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to uprate benefits in April 2023 in line with the September 2022 Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate.

OnlyFans career back in November 2020, with the help of her husband Matt Cheek, 38. The 31-year-old of Tampa, Florida blew up overnight and began making $30k a month off her explicitly pictures and racy videos.READ MORE: OnlyFans star horrified that nursing home OAPs 'have more sex than her'But when the community discovered Sara’s new career, she received huge backlash - including being banned from her kid's school sports events.Because of the backlash, the parents uprooted their life and moved their four children to a rural farm – Chandler, 10, Camden, nine, Corey, seven and Carson, three.While they were devastated, they say they don’t regret the move or homeschooling and Sara hopes to encourage other women to "own their sexuality".Sara said: “I was devastated.

A Perthshire woman who worked in the same job in Pitlochry for almost 50 years has retired from the chemist shop.

Lorraine Kelly has branded Kim Kardashian 'mad' after the release of her $89 tissue box.This comes after Kim uploaded a lengthy tutorial to show fans how to use it, with her decanting a shop-bought tissue box into her SKKN product.Lorraine discussed the idea with showbiz reporter Ross King and branded Kim "mad" for the idea of buying something that expensive and for putting "things in things".READ MORE: Lorraine Kelly red-faced as she blames on-air ITV blunder on a 'heavy weekend'She also went on to claim that it was "rubbish" and even asked This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby for their opinion on the matter.To which Holly shyly admitted that she also likes to put "things in things" at her own home, though Phill wasn't as keen on the idea.Fans at home even pointed out that Lorraine had made a dig towards the KUWTK star.One viewer tweeted: "#lorraine shading Kim Kardashian."However, another sided with the host and said: "Kardashian W[anchor emoji] #Lorraine."During her tutorial, Kim spoke to her fans and said: "OK guys, I am going to show you how to put the tissue in the tissue box just in case no one knows because the box does not fit inside."You take the lid off. And you open this,' she said as she showed off the super simple task."You put the lid on, and there you go, you just grab them.

Hamilton Accies Football Club have secured a major £108,000 sponsorship deal that will see the stadium change its name.

Kate Winslet is a Hollywood icon and throughout her time as an actress, she has had many career defining moments which has left her widely regarded as one of the best actresses of a generation.Many know her as Rose from James Cameron's Titanic, but Kate has played a number of equally memorable roles throughout her career, such as starring alongside Jim Carrey in the critically acclaimed drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.READ MORE: Madonna left red-faced after she tried to seduce Hollywood star - but it backfiredIn celebration of the star's birthday, take a look at some of the most show stopping, jaw dropping looks the Hollywood actress has ever pulled.Kate Winslet’s striking red dress was captured while she was filming for Romance and Cigarettes.The bright crimson colour contrasted her auburn hair and showed a lot of skin as she ran through the streets.Her dress was perfectly complimented by a matching pair of peep toe heels and a full face of makeup with a red lipstick.The latex dress featured halter neck straps and cups around her chest while the fabric sucked her in around the waist, exposing her hourglass shape.The long skirt flared out and reached just above her ankles, but featured a thigh high split that showed off her toned legs.This blue number clung to Kate’s stunning figure as she posed with her hands on her hips as she walked the red carpet for the UK premiere of A Little Chaos back in 2015.She wore her blonde hair in a classy up do which showed off her facial features, perfectly accentuated with minimal makeup and a light pink lipstick.The dress had a plunging neckline and onlookers were treated with a glimpse of the actress’ assets as she gazed off into the distance.She wore strappy black and gold