Corrie's Sally Ann Matthews dramatic soap exit, secret co-star cousin and big return

The award-winning producer Ellen Kent returns in Spring 2022 with the International Opera Festival tour, with Tosca, Carmen and Madama Butterfly.

The body of a 'beloved' mum who went missing nearly two months ago has been discovered on a beach in Blackpool.

A Bury pensioner says he is “genuinely worried” after having his energy bills tripled in just a few months.

Stacey Solomon has made a pretty intimate shaving confession as she started preparations for her Loose Women return.

Lord Alan Sugar is edging closer to finding his next business partner as he fires his ninth The Apprentice candidate.

Victor Lindelof "knows" Manchester United have the quality to beat Manchester City this weekend.

It has been a rollercoaster journey in curling for Vicky Wright in the last 10 months.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said Russia's shelling of a nuclear power station in the south-eastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia could "directly threaten the safety of all of Europe".

Dunscore put the kettle on at the weekend and brewed up plenty of support for Fairtrade and local producers.

Dumfries’ Big Burns Supper organisers are to stage four weekends of events featuring an electric mix of music comedy, community, and celebration.

Annan boss Peter Murphy is thirsting for a win over Stranraer tomorrow to maintain their play-off bid.

As Mardi Gras festivities set their place onto my calendar I always save some space to hold my annual “camp” film festival. Camp films are an integral part of LGBTQI culture, and while “camp” films are often mistaken as bad films, this isn’t entirely correct. Many “camp” films (including some on this list) are excellent but are considered camp due to highly exaggerated elements, particularly in the script or performances.

Barbie Ferreira has a new hairstyle!

Love Island star T oby Aromolaran revealed he had the 'best birthday ever' after his girlfriend Chloe Burrows pulled out all the stops.The ITV2 reality star, who was recently praised by Chloe for his interior design eye as she shared their house plans, shared a sneak peek inside his birthday celebrations as he turned 23 on Thursday 3 March.Toby, who met Chloe, 26, on Love Island last year and announced in November that they’d moved in together, panned to the collection of designer presents on their bed, which included a Louis Vuitton box, Dior bag and Nintendo Switch console, and said: "Best birthday ever!" The semi-professional footballer also gave a look at his stunning cake to his 984,000 Instagram followers which featured almonds, blueberries and tiny bottles of Jack Daniels. Toby also panned to his silver balloons, which were a gift from boohooMAN, and joked that he was 'feeling 32' after the numbers switched around.

Russian invasion into Ukraine. Based in Adelaide, Australia, Killer Russians has been hit by vile abuse from trolls due to its name.And now the owners, known only as Bee, said she is being forced to move the location of her premises because of the attacks.She told Daily Mail Australia: “I've opened up a second location for Killer Russians as the landlord has also received threats.“My staff are now scared to wear the Killer Russians uniform outside,' the business owner continued.

MMA is known for producing some iconic knockouts, but one fighter has taken inspiration from the WWE with an insane body slam to finish his opponent.Unlike boxing, where the rules are extremely strict, anything goes in sport of MMA, with the octagon the hub for the weird and wonderful.Jorge Masvidal famously stopped Ben Askren with a flying knee, while Brown Pinas hit the headlines for a spinning elbow knockout back in 2018, as fighters continue to find innovative ways to catch their opponents off guard.But this is one of the first instances of a WWE inspired takedown, leading to a brutal stoppage.Russian MMA star Khamzat Magomadov was already cruising to victory against his opponent, but just as his victim was holding on, the eventual winner picked him up and flipped him around in the air.The opponent was helpless in the air before being slammed down, when the fight was eventually stopped despite the referee allowing seven extra punches to be landed.Clearly worse for wear, Magomadov's opponent was helpless on the floor as he came to terms with what had just happened, before being slammed in the face on multiple occasions.The fight was over, but discussions had just begun as commentators were in amazement for what had just been produced, raising the question as to whether more stars may opt for a similar approach.The next UFC fight night is on March 19, with rising star Paddy Pimblett fighting on the undercard of Volkov v Aspinall, and the Liverpool local is known for pulling off a surprise move himself.The 27-year-old may still be asserting himself in the world of MMA, but his recent rise to fame has even seen him linked with fighting Jake Paul or Conor McGregor.

Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews made a highly-anticipated return in 2015. The popular actress was just 15-years-old when she was offered the role of Jenny Bradley, the daughter of Corrie legend and foster mum Rita Tanner and villainous Alan.

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EAGLE-EYED Coronation Street viewers spotted a huge blunder during Friday night's episode when Johnny Connor recognised Sharon Bentley from prison - as the truth about her past started to unravel. Jenny Connor has been growing suspicious about Sharon Bentley in recent weeks as she tries to figure out why she's really returned to the cobbles.

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Coronation Street’s Jenny Connor has finally uncovered what Sharon Bentley has been up to since she returned to the street earlier this year.Corrie spoilers have revealed that Jenny could be in grave danger as she starts to put the pieces together.In episodes airing next week, after becoming aware Jenny is onto them, Sharon needs to up her game and quizzes Toyah about Leanne’s recent visit.