Fire service control room manager on night of Manchester Arena bomb defends decision not to send firefighters in immediately

On last night's episode of the ITV Martin Lewis Money Show, viewers were treated to an hour-long special focusing on the rapidly increasing cost of living.

The preparations for Manchester United’s crucial game against Tottenham are well and truly underway.

Two million Ukrainians have fled the country after it was invaded by Russia over a week ago, with civilians leaving behind their homes, unsure if they will return.

EastEnders fans fumed as Karen Taylor protected murderous Gray from the police by hiding him and his son Jordan in her house.During Wednesday’s (March 9) instalment of the popular BBC One soap, viewers were left sitting on the edge of their seat as they waited for the highly-anticipated arrest of the disgraced solicitor.As rumours continued to swirl around the TV heartthrob on the Square, Gray was forced to kidnapped his son from the hospital behind his wife Chelsea’s back.It didn’t take long before the doting mum sounded the alarm as police soon swarmed the hospital, all on the lookout for her husband while he hid inside his close friend’s apartment.But fans were shocked to discover that it was Karen’s house he was staying at while the police were hunting him down as the supportive friend covered for him while Whitney Dean and Mick Carter started searching through all the homes on the streets.This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can

Conrad Janis, who played the much loved role of Mindy McConnel's father, Frederick on Mork & Mindy has died at the age of 94.The sad news was confirmed by Janis' business manager, Dean A Avedon in a statement to the New York Times.He is survived by his son Christopher, daughter Carin, brother Caroll, along with further extended family members.This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story. You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar , or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.

Nearly two years after splitting from her ex-husband, Kelly Clarkson’s divorce settlement has officially been finalized.

Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+ has been shared.The clip, which you can view below, begins with Ewan McGregor reprising his role as the titular Star Wars character on the sand dunes of Tatooine looking over a young Luke Skywalker before The Phantom Menace theme ‘Duel Of The Fates’ plays out.It goes on to show Obi-Wan’s new nemesis, Inquisitor Reva played by Moses Ingram (The Queen’s Gambit), who comes face to face with Skywalker’s Uncle Owen, played once again by Joel Edgerton.The trailer comes after new images for the series were shared earlier today (March 9).Obi-Wan Kenobi is set 10 years after the events of the 2005 Star Wars film Revenge Of The Sith, where Kenobi witnessed the downfall of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.“We find Obi-Wan at the beginning of our story rather broken, and faithless, and beaten, somewhat given up,” McGregor told Entertainment Weekly of the new series.The show’s director Deborah Chow added of Inquisitor Reva that the character is “ruthlessly ambitious”, while Ingram compared her to the Grand Inquisitor and Darth Vader.“They share a common dark-side goal. They’re on the same team,” she said, before adding that “it’s all heart” in terms of Reva’s ambition.

Caitriona Balfe was quite candid when she spoke out against Russian leader Vladimir Putin after it was reported his forces bombed a Ukranian maternity hospital during their ongoing invasion of the country. The Outlander actress took to her Twitter on Wednesday (March 9) to curse Putin. “Hitting maternity hospitals. F**k you Putin and anyone who refuses to condemn him in the strongest of language. #Mariupol #Ukraine️,” she wrote. 

Javier Bardem’s might be the most unexpected of them all.The Academy Award-winning actor stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday, March 9. While on the program, Bardem talked to host Ellen DeGeneres about Being The Ridcardos, finding out he was nominated for an Oscar alongside his wife Penélope Cruz, and how his daughter helped convince him to join the cast of the upcoming The Little Mermaid live-action remake.Elsewhere in his interview, the 53-year-old revealed what happened back when he was 20 and decided to surprise a friend by popping out of their birthday cake.

What a Girl Wants star Amanda Bynes is thanking fans for their support as she works to end the conservatorship she'd been under for nearly a decade.Conservatorships have come under increased scrutiny over the past few years given the attention around , which recently ended. Bynes' situation, however, has some key differences.Like Spears, Bynes grew up in the limelight and struggled with and mental health issues. In 2013, she was after reportedly starting a fire on a stranger's property, and her mother was granted a temporary conservatorship, which became a full conservatorship the following year.

An Ayrshire care home has launched a card appeal to help mark a special resident’s 100th birthday.

Best friends Billie Faiers and Ferne McCann looked in great spirits following a workout at the gym on Tuesday.The pals, who rang in the New Year together during a getaway to the Maldives, were seen chatting and giggling away as they emerged from Absolute Gym in Essex. Billie showed off her toned figure in a head to toe black outfit that consisted of leggings, a black top and a zip-up hoodie while opting for a pair of comfortable white trainers.The 32 year old, who had her locks styled into a casual ponytail, carried a large pink water bottle as she walked alongside her good pal Ferne.

A married couple used stolen Tesco stamps to splurge £48,000 on shopping sprees and gift cards.

Braehead shoppers are being asked to dig deep to help the people of Ukraine by donating to a Red Cross appeal.

Chloe Goodman has given an update on her newborn son's health after he was rushed to the hospital with suspected meningitis.The former Ex On The Beach star, who welcomed her second child with fiancé Grant Hall, has been "terrified" after seeking medical assistance for the youngster after noticing he had developed a rash overnight. And taking to her Instagram Story on Wednesday, the 28 year old revealed they still had to wait a few more days while doctors ran tests to see what her son, who's name she is yet to reveal, was suffering from. "It'll be another couple of days before we find out if it's viral or bacterial, and if it's bacterial, what bacterial infection he's got, " Chloe explained.

Red Star Belgrade boss Dejan Stankovic insists his side are ready to crack the Rangers Europa League code by outguessing Gio van Bronckhorst's tactical plan.

Molly-Mae Hague was seen relaxing by the pool in Mexico as she continued her work trip to Tulum.The 22 year old influencer has recently been in the country for a mix of chill time and photo shoots and has been sharing plenty of glamorous shots of her enjoying time on the beach.The star has now been pictured lounging at the pool as she took a break from work, wearing an oversized white shirt over her bikini. Molly-Mae had her hair tied up into a messy bun and wore dark sunglasses, while accessorising her look with a simple gold necklace and bracelets.

Kate Middleton made a rare political statement as she visited the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London alongside Prince William. The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, who was photographed learning about the efforts being made to support Ukrainians in the UK and Europe amid the Russian invasion, made a subtle nod to Ukraine as she wore a blue knitted jumper on Wednesday 9 March. Meanwhile Kate also donned a badge of the Ukrainian flag with a white heart in the middle on her chest during the outing which hit home her political statement.

Dylan O’Brien says he is just as surprised as fans to hear that he was up for the role of Nightwing.

The ultimate woman crush! Dolly Parton’s career has spanned music, movies, multiple business ventures and more — and she’s shown no sign of slowing down.

EXCLUSIVE: George Robinson, the star of Netflix’s Sex Education, is attached to headline the movie Still Life based on the award-winning Texas Monthly 2009 article of the same name written by Skip Hollandsworth.