Families risk missing holidays abroad due to hundreds of passports getting lost

Peter Sutcliffe, which happened on May 22 1981, is likely to remain a difficult day for the families.The "Yorkshire Ripper", who renamed himself Peter Coonan and died in 2020, was sentenced to 20 concurrent sentences of life imprisonment for the murders of 13 innocent women after he was caught in January 1981.His crimes struck fear into many in the Yorkshire area where he committed his crimes. Protests that arose when he was still at large raised important points about feminism and male violence towards women into the public eye.

James Hewitt Prince Harry's father?The theory, which even Hewitt has denied himself, stems from the revelation that Princess Diana was with Hewitt while she was married to Prince Charles.They embarked on a five-year affair between 1986 and 1991 after Hewitt had been asked to give the princess riding lessons while he was still in the Household Cavalry.Diana confirmed the affair in 1995, leading Prince Harry to be dogged by rumours Hewitt was his real father.But what is the evidence to suggest the theory is simply fantasy?Well according to Hewitt himself he hadn't even met Princess Diana when Harry was conceived in 1984 so it is chronologically impossible for Hewitt to be the father.Snaps also emerged last year showing the likeness of Prince Harry to Prince Phillip who died last year.Sharing a 1957 copy of the Paris Match Magazine which had Philip on the cover, smiling in his naval uniform, a photographer said at the time how he couldn’t believe the Duke of Edinburgh’s likeness to Harry.Christopher Jackson said: "I was reminded today of this incredible vintage @parismatch_magazine from 1957 I acquired a few years ago. I was blown away the minute I spotted it.

Laura Anderson has revealed that her boyfriend Dane Bowers is “set” on the pair raising a family in Dubai – where the pair currently live – while Laura insists that she doesn’t mind. Lara, 32, and Dane, 42, were first romantically involved before Laura went on Love Island, and went on to reunite last year.The pair now live together in Dubai, and Laura insists that they are “the best they’ve ever been” after their initial break up. With this in mind, the two are looking forward to the future together – which may involve kids, as well as a possible engagement.

As we prepare to embark upon a new week, emotions may be running high for some. What guidance is in store to end the weekend on a positive note? There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

With views of rolling hills as far as the eye can see, there are few more spectacular places to stop for an ice cream across the north west than at Blaze Farm. This hilltop farm, which produces the award-winning Hilly Billy ice cream, boasts a nature trail around its farmland with panoramic views of the Cheshire plains and the Peak District.

Robert Burt waits for his camera to be valued outside a pawnbrokers shop in Wythenshawe town centre. He doesn’t want to part with it – but his desperate situation has given him no choice.

Just over an hour's drive away from Manchester is a beautiful, newly built village in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales. Built from local stone, Matlock Spa sits in an abandoned quarry next to the Peak District National Park, and developers say it's attracting downsizers, retirees and first-time buyers from the surrounding cities of Sheffield, Manchester and Leeds who are seeking a more peaceful way of life.

A corruption scandal which rocked the Labour party delayed the opening. It was sold off by the council and has had three owners since. In the face of a slick neighbour two miles down the road, out of town developments and predictions of the death of the High Street it has had tough times. Over two infamous days in 2011 it was a target for rioters.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentEgyptian director Omar El Zohairy’s absurdist social satire “Feathers,” in which the good-for-nothing husband of a woman with three children is turned into a chicken, is the big winner of the sixth edition of the Critics’ Awards for Arab Films.The biting black comedy, winner of last year’s Cannes Critics’ Week prize, scooped best film, director and screenplay at the prizes organized by Cairo-based Arab Cinema Centre (ACC) and voted on by 167 film critics from 68 countries, who viewed the films on Festival Scope.Nominees are chosen among Arab-language films that premiered on the festival circuit outside of the Arab world in 2021. The awards were announced on Sunday in Cannes.

Manori Ravindran International EditorRocket Science has boarded the biopic “The Good Spy,” about CIA operative Robert Ames, from Oscar-nominated “Paradise Now” and “Omar” director Hany Abu-Assad.The pic is based on Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kai Bird’s biography of Ames. Scott Frazier (“Berliner”) is adapting for screen.“Free Solo” and “Everest” producer Evan Hayes will produce under his ACE (Anomaly Content & Entertainment) production company.

Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world - so big, in fact, that some players that are truly incredible could not even muster more than 20 appearances for them. Some of the best of the best have walked out on the Old Trafford pitch draped in red including Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and David Beckham.

Saturday Night Live combined 9 to 5 with Weekend at Bernie’s for one of Kyle Mooney’s final sketches.

Saturday Night Live bid farewell to four veteran cast members tonight, Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Pete Davidson and Kyle Mooney. McKinnon, Bryant and Davidson, who have all become household names since SNL launched their careers, all got individual sendoffs with some of their most popular recurring skits. Mooney, who has spent most of his time on the show as a valuable but underrated performer, made an understated — yet dramatic — exit.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThough Iran is in the throes of a deep economic crisis, battered by hard-line politics and a mismanaged pandemic, it’a shaping up to be a great year for Iranian cinema.Paradoxically, Iran’s cinematic landscape is bursting with powerful, fresh films likely to make an international splash just as talks between Tehran and world powers continue to be deadlocked on reviving the nuclear deal that could lift the country’s crippling sanctions that block exports.This filmmaking fervor is reflected in the fact that Iranian pics have scored two Cannes competition berths, plus one in the Cannes Critics’ Week, which marks Iran’s first presence in this section dedicated to first and second works in almost two decades.

Tonight’s SNL season finale saw Weekend Update‘s anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che saying goodbye to longtime cast members Aidy Bryant and Pete Davidson.

Covid-19 could actually be a sign of having a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Having a 'low-grade' fever - a slightly raised temperature between 37.5°C and 38.3°C - not only indicates the virus, but could also be a symptom of chlamydia., one of the UK's most common STIs.

The Scottish farmed salmon industry has warned Boris Johnson to “step back” from a trade war with Europe over the Northern Ireland protocol.

Her Majesty's appearance broke around 30 minutes before the event officially took place.The new Transport for London line was due to be opened by her son, the Earl of Wessex Prince Edward.Royal expert Richard Palmer tweeted: “There was a major clue an hour and a quarter before Edward was due to arrive when Transport for London removed the plaque saying he had opened it and replaced it with one eight inches lower bearing the Queen’s name.“She looks great.”And a Buckingham Palace spokesman said shortly before the event took place: “In a happy development, Her Majesty The Queen is attending today's event to mark the completion of the Elizabeth line.“Her Majesty was aware of the engagement and the organisers were informed of the possibility she may attend.”The Daily Star has contacted TfL to confirm the late plaque change news. Having arrived to a hastily arranged fanfare, the Queen was welcomed and shown around by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and TfL commissioner Andy Byford.

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Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has made a last-minute trip to the United Arab Emirates to represent the Queen, after the sad passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa. President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of the country’s capital, Abu Dhabi, died aged 73 on May 13.

Will Smith at the Oscars. He appeared on stage on Thursday (12 May) at the Royal Albert Hall for his London show. It was the first of four shows Rock will be hosting.The show was part of his Ego Death comedy tour, Chris opened telling his 5,000 audience members: “I’m okay, if anyone was wondering.