Council to stop handing out ‘free planning advice’ to large developers

This Morning was dramatically pulled off air 15 minutes early without any kind of explanation.ITV viewers found this suspicious and took to social media to share updates and thoughts on why this could be.One fan quoted Transport For London's recent Tweet and said: "So this is why@thismorning and @loosewomen have abruptly changed scheduling, hope everyone nearby is ok."The tweet from the company said: "White City and Wood Lane stations closed: While the police respond to a security alert outside the station."Another viewer wrote: "Do hope all at @itv and @thismorning @loosewomen are ok ? ITV playing all pre recordings"While a third penned: "So this must be why the shows gone off air. Hope everything’s okay #thismorning""Is this the reason why #ThisMorning is showing emergency tapes?! hope everyone is okay," another said.The Loose Women's live show cancellation comes after ITV viewers were left scratching their heads as another emergency pre-recorded segment played during This Morning.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues.Two of U.S. Air Force B-52H Boeing Stratofortress bombers departed from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Wednesday, (March 9) NorthantsLive reports.The Royal Air Force station is the home of the US bombers which have flown over locations including Sweden over the past week.The US Air Force has confirmed the planes were involved in an exercise over the UK.Corporal Lee Matthews said: "The aircraft lifted under ‘FEAR’ call signs, heading over Wales and the South West coast of England."The B-52H Stratofortress is a heavy bomber capable of a variety of missions.It can fly at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and can carry nuclear or precision-guided conventional ordnance.Four of the jet-powered warplanes are currently stationed at the Gloucestershire RAF station, part of the Bomber Task Force Europe.On Tuesday one of the aircraft conducted a series of integration flights, connecting with the European nations of Romania, Greece, and Italy.The B-52 aircraft took off from RAF Fairford and flew over central Europe to meet up with Romanian Joint Terminal Attack Controllers.Before returning to base the B-52 integrated with Italian and Greek aircraft.The United States Air Force said: "Given the inherent speed, flexibility, and range of strategic bombers, Bomber Task Force missions highlight U.S.

Coronation Street’s Rebecca Ryan, who plays troublemaker Lydia, told Lorraine Kelly that fans of the show aren’t best pleased with her character’s behaviour.Rebecca, who wore her long dark hair styled in front of her shoulder with a black jacket, spoke to Lorraine, who wore a blue and purple puffed sleeve shirt, about her character in the soap.Lydia returned to the cobbles and immediately sought out revenge for Adam.Rebecca confirmed that Lydia is “out there for revenge” and thinks that it is partially fuelled by the fact that he didn’t remember her when he saw her again.Lorraine asked Ryan what the ”public’s reaction” has been towards her as now we’re allowed “out and about”, to which she replied: “I’m quite hated at the minute, let’s just say that.”The presenter complimented her and said that the response means that she is “doing her job well,” before Rebecca went on to admit that there is “a lot of hate out there” because she is a “terrible character”.The 30 year old also said that although she read the scripts and performed the scenes, whenever she watches herself on screen she “sits back” in shock.Lorraine asked her whether she was in Emmerdale for a bit, which she confirmed, and also admitted to starring in another classic British show.“Watching Lorraine, actress Rebecca Ryan is on and I was thinking: ‘Where have I seen you before?’ She played Debbie in Shameless,” tweeted out one fan.Another said: “I’ve only just realised that it’s Debbie from Shameless, I was only watching it again last night.”A fan on Twitter tweeted that they think “Lydia is out to destroy Adam” because they speculate that he is the “father of her son”.Fans have been wondering how far Lydia will go to destroy Adam’s life as she once told him

Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid has ramped up after his parents reportedly watched Wednesday night's Champions League clash in the Bernabeu presidential box.Mbappe opened the scoring in Madrid but it wasn't enough to prevent PSG from another European implosion.The French giants were dumped out of the Champions League after falling to a 3-1 defeat, with Karim Benzema netting a hat-trick for Los Blancos.But although Mbappe was left to rue his luck on a famous European night in Madrid, there's every chance that he could find himself back at the Bernabeu sooner rather than later in happier circumstances.Mbappe has less than six months remaining on his deal in Paris and has been persistently linked with a move to Real.And the noise surrounding a summer switch has intensified after Directo Gol claimed that Mbappe's parents were invited to watch the midweek clash in the Real presidential box.Real are desperate to lure Mbappe to Spain and saw big-money bids rebuffed both in January and last summer for the French superstar.But the Spanish giants are now poised to pinch the 23-year-old for nothing at the end of the season.Do you think Mbappe will join Real Madrid in the summer? Let us know in the comments section.Losing Mbappe will be a major blow for PSG, who have been trying all year to persuade their star striker to pen fresh terms at the Parc des Princes.Their attempts have been fruitless though, with Wednesday night's dramatic Champions League exit now set to be Mbappe's final European act in a PSG shirt.Mbappe bagged both of PSG's goals across the round of 16 tie after netting a last-gasp winner in last month's first leg clash.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily

Chelsea could still be sold should Roman Abramovich hand control of the process to UK Government officials - and there is still interest in the west London outfit.Abramovich was one of seven Russian oligarchs to have their assets frozen by the government on Thursday (March 10) morning, which means that his plans to sell the club are currently blocked.However, the sale could still go ahead during this period should he stand to make no financial gain from the deal - having previously promised to donate the net profits.The Russian would have to apply for a special licence to sell the club now, declaring that he will not benefit from the sale.It has now been reported that there is still plenty of interest in taking control of the club despite the current uncertainty at Stamford Bridge.The Telegraph report that prospective buyers have not been put off by the latest update, meaning a deal worth in the region of £2billion could go ahead.Their report adds that 'special dispensation' will be given if the sale of Chelsea is seen in the best interests of the football club.Will Thomas Tuchel be Chelsea manager next season? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionHowever, that must also not benefit Abramovich, with the current license stating that: "HM Treasury may vary, revoke or suspend this licence at any time."American billionaire Todd Boehly is said to have made a bid of £2bn and £2.5bn alongside Hansjorg Wyss and a third businessman - which remains on the table.Another interested parties are the Ricketts family and New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, as well as British billionaire Nick Candy and Turkish businessman Muhsin Bayrak.UFC megastar Conor McGregor also insisted that he was interested in putting together a bid, but

Ukraine's capital Kyiv after reports of troops being saved by a 'miracle lightning attack.'Scott C. Waring took to his blog, UFO Sightings Daily to share the images of a white disk flying in the sky above Ukraine as he claims could be a 'white long tic tac UFO' that he spotted last Saturday (March 5).He wrote: "This is some raw footage of an unknown craft over Kyiv, Ukraine a few days ago.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway took her daughter to the West End to watch Dirty Dancing for her 16th birthday.The star admitted the trip was “just what the doctor ordered” after what she described as “a tough week”. Kate, 54, shared a smiling snap of herself with daughter Darcey, 16, sitting in the audience at The Dominion Theatre on Instagram yesterday.The grand purple curtain with the words “Dirty Dancing” in lights could just about be seen in the background as the mum and daughter posed for the camera. Darcey wore a glittery, tiara-style headband and proudly showed off her white manicured nails, which matched her white blouse. Mum Kate looked equally stylish in her brightly-coloured pink and purple blouse. Kate told her 1.1 million followers: “Well what a way to celebrate your 16th birthday Eve!! “@ddonstage is THE best fun & we are both in love with Johnny.“And yes Darcey has already told me no one puts her in a corner!“Just what the doctor ordered after a tough week. “The season ends at Easter so if you get the chance to go do it! #dirtydancing #dirtydancinglondon.”Kate’s followers took to the comments section to share their best wishes to the mother and daughter duo. Melanie Williams wrote: “Oh I think Darcey is just amazing at the way she has dealt with everything you’ve all been through, as is your son.“Nobody deserves a special birthday more - Happy 16th Birthday Darcey.” (sic)Beverley added: “Happy Birthday Darcey.

Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid took to the stand in London’s high court yesterday in the ongoing song-theft legal battle over Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape Of You’, which he co-wrote. He mainly echoed comments already made by his musical collaborator earlier in the week, while also talking about the “culture” of dubious copyright claims in the US courts that followed the 2015 ‘Blurred Lines’ ruling, and insisting that the thought of plagiarising another artist’s work was “abhorrent”.Sheeran and his songwriting collaborators – including McDaid – are accused of ripping off the earlier track ‘Oh Why’ by Sami Chokri and Ross O’Donoghue when they wrote their 2017 hit.

By Photography by Simone Ashley has spent the last few weeks hanging with her dog, watching old episodes of Friends, going on hikes. She learned kickboxing, ate healthy, and even managed to get some reading done. Not unusual activities for a 26-year-old looking to take some time for herself.

Nick Cannon’s eponymous syndicated daytime talk show is coming to an end after one season. The show’s producer-distributor, Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, is expected to tell the crew that the two episodes filming today will be the talker’s last ones.

PETER Andre revealed he is back at home in Australia and reunited with his beloved parents after years apart. His son Junior, who he shares with Katie Price, appeared to be with him - posting from a sun-drenched beach and a fancy restaurant.

THE Chase producers give contestants a thorough grilling before they make it to the show, a former contestant has revealed. One telly quizzer said the process takes into account both personality and intelligence as they're questioned before even making it to the studio.

LOVE Island's Anton Danyluk looked completely different after ditching the UK to move to Dubai. The reality star, 27, shot to fame on the fifth season of the ITV dating show in 2019.

THIS Morning fans were bewildered today as the show crashed off air unexpectedly - with a best bits compilation airing instead. It comes amid a security alert by Wood Lane station in London, which is directly opposite the show's Television Centre studios.

Tiger Woods celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday night in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, as he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. The 46-year-old golf pro was joined by his family, who reflected on just how far he's come in the last year. Woods was involved in a serious car accident in February 2021 that nearly resulted in having one of his legs amputated. Woods' 14-year-old daughter Sam delivered a speech at the Hall of Fame ceremony, where she talked about her family's reaction to the crash and their collective fears amid his recovery. «About a year ago, you were stuck in your hospital bed at one of your ultimate lows at one of the scariest moments of your life and ours,» she said, addressing her father in the audience.

ROBBIE Williams says he has no idea where he’s going to live with his family after selling most of his properties. The Angels singer sold his house in Wiltshire for £6.75m in January and last week sold his Los Angeles mansion to rapper Drake for £37m.

Irish alt-pop artist Tadhg Daly has created a new live video, stripping back his current single Winter In LA, which you can now watch on irish Charts. 

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentNick Cannon’s daytime talkshow is coming to an end after one season, Variety has learned.Staffers at “The Nick Cannon Show” were informed at work Thursday morning that the show would not be renewed for a second season, and that it would be the final day of production. However, enough episodes have been pre-taped and banked, so that the show will finish out its season with original episodes airing through sometime in May.While the cancellation is sudden, the abrupt ending isn’t quite as abrupt as it may seem for the show’s crew and producers — insiders say that a five-week hiatus was already previously planned, due to Cannon’s busy schedule with responsibilities for his long-running Viacom improv show “Wild ‘N Out” and Fox’s hit primetime series “The Masked Singer,” which he hosts.

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of deliberate fires started around West Lothian.

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander says the Steelmen are starting to regain their energy after a demanding start to 2022.