Government told it needs a map of the north after confusion over latest lockdowns

Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse is reportedly being replaced by fellow professional Jowita Prztstal as the rising star returns for a second series. Oti, 31, announced earlier this week she will be leaving the show after seven years. Jowita, 27, is said to be in line to be promoted on the show alongside Oti’s departure.

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Leanne Brown is reported to have split from her husband Wes Brown after more than 20 years. Leanne, 45, and her former Manchester United husband Wes, 42, are said to have secretly separated a year ago.The reality star has reportedly removed her wedding ring while Wes has allegedly moved out of the mansion they shared with their three children Halle, Lola and Lilia. Leanne and Wes were together for more than 20 years and married in 2009.

Baywatch actor Jeremy Jackson has showed off a brand new look 23 years on from the programme.The former Hollywood heartthrob, 41, played Hobie Buchannon on the programme.Jeremy, who used to sport a very preppy look with his chiselled features and bulging biceps but the actor has unveiled an altogether more rugged transformation.The actor showed off a much more rugged appearance, sporting a bushy grey beard an an edgy mohawk hairstyle, which he had soft highlights dotted through.In keeping with his new 'do and facial hair, he also opted for an edgy clothing look.He rocked an oversized T-shirt and an assortment of necklaces.Jeremy has been in showbusiness since the young age of six years old, appearing in small roles and commercials.Following being thrown into the industry at a young age, Jeremy has faced his troubles.The star became addicted to sex, crystal meth and alcohol in later years.When he was 19, he was charged with drug possession and intent to sell, seeing him serve 90 days in jail.Jackson was also arrested in August 2015, after a woman claimed he stabbed her in the back, arm and leg during an argument over her boyfriend's car.He used to be married to Loni Willison, who has fallen on hard times in recent years.Former model Loni found herself homeless after suffering a mental breakdown.The star has been pictured on a number of occasions pushing a trolley down the Santa Monica beach pier in Los Angeles.Heartbreakingly, the 37-year-old’s decline seemingly happened within a short space of time, as following her tumultuous marriage to actor Jeremy between 2012 and 2014, Loni lost everything in 2016 and was homeless shortly after.The star even went missing in 2018, and was only found again in October 2020.It appeared

Gallery: And they call it puppy love! You'll never believe the stars who married young (BANG Showbiz)Kourtney already has Reign, seven, Penelope, nine, and Mason, 12 with ex-partner Scott Disick, while Travis has Landon, 18, and Alabama, 16 with ex-wife Shanna Moakler, while he is a stepfather to Atiana De La Hoya, 22. A source claimed recently: "Kourtney and Travis are so in love that they're open to the idea of having children together and growing their family.

TODAY's Carson Daly on Wednesday, and said she is 'not there yet' when it comes to her daughter having a phone. 'There's a light side and a shadow side to technology in general for adults, as well,' the So What hitmaker said, adding, 'For kids, I'm not there yet. 'The superstar also asserted that her opinion will not be swayed by her daughter's pleas.

it would be ‘impossible’ to lift the measures in boroughs with low infection rates as Covid-19 was ‘endemic’ across the region.

Matt Hancock has announced.It means the stricter rules on social gatherings - announced last week to tackle an increase in coronanivirus cases - will continue here and in other parts of the North West, West Yorkshire and Leicester. The decision comes following a review of all the local lockdowns yesterday (Thursday) by government and the local authorities which showed no evidence of a fall in the recent rise of cases per 100,000 people in each of the affected areas.

Wigan in lockdown an “unacceptable approach”. The mayor of Greater Manchester took to Twitter this evening after Bury Conservatives revealed they had written a letter to Matt Hancock regarding lockdown measures today.

Matt Hancock's announcement last Thursday. He said that people in Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire have been banned from meeting each other inside their homes or gardens following a spike in coronavirus cases.

Confusion surrounded fresh lockdown restrictions in the North that kicked in just as Muslims began to celebrate Eid.

An MP has urged the government to 'go the whole hog' with new restrictions as he warned that a rise in cases in some areas 'looks like the start of a second wave'. New local restrictions announced by health secretary Matt Hancock last night (Thursday) ban people from different households from meeting each other indoors.The rules apply in the whole of Greater Manchester, as well as parts of east Lancashire and West Yorkshire.It comes after NHS data showed that much of the transmission in these areas was down to friends and family meeting up in private homes.Yorkshire MP Barry Sheerman said he feared a second wave of coronavirus had already started adding that lockdown measures need to be tougher.He said the government should be going further

Manchester Evening News has contacted the DHSC asking for clarification.However Mr Hancock has been ridiculed on social media for what is being described as muddled messaging.Many said they had pre-existing plans and needed to know if there allowed or not.Richard Cook said on Twitter: "Matt 'Crystal Clear' Hancock just contradicted the advice on BBC Breakfast TV. "He confirmed that If you live in the affected areas, you can visit someone’s home as long as you follow SD guidelines.

The Government has been blasted for announcing new Covid-19 restrictions on parts of the north west of England late at night.Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced on Thursday night "action" was required in Greater Manchester, as well as parts of east Lancashire and West Yorkshire due to a spike in coronavirus cases.The stricter measures came into force at midnight and restrict members of different households meeting indoors.Mr Hancock made the announcement on Twitter at 9pm and later posted full details online at 12am.The restrictions cover the whole of Greater Manchester, as well as the east Lancashire boroughs of Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale and Hyndburn.Residents in the West Yorkshire areas of Bradford, Calderdale

Garden visits have been banned as part of new snap local lockdowns to curb the spread of coronavirus in northern England.

The decision to lockdown Greater Manchester has been branded a 'farce' and described as 'too little too late' as residents react to the new restrictions.

Millions of people living in the North of England were given a lockdown bombshell as new restrictions were suddenly put in place with less than four hours' notice.

People won't be able to have visitors in their home OR garden, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said - based on his understanding of the government's confusing local lockdown annoucement.Residents across the region will be able to go to the pub, but they will have to stay within their household or bubble, as far as he understands, Mr Burnham added.Openings - such as bowling alleys and casinos - due on August 1 will be put on hold.Mr Burnham said he understands 'everything else remains as is'.Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced on Thursday evening (July 30) that the region - along with parts of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire - would face new restrictions from midnight following an 'increasing rate of transmission'.People

coronavirus.Boris Johnson said late Thursday Covid-19 was under some measure of control in Britain, but a resurgence in some European countries showed the pandemic was not over. In response the Government is monitoring key hot spots to prevent a feared second wave of the virus sweeping the country – with Health Secretary Matt Hancock not out ruling further announcements in the coming days.

Piers Morgan has set his sights on Health Secretary Matt Hancock once again.

Matt Hancock has been accused of "ludicrous rewriting of history" after he tried to claim it was wrong to say lockdown was imposed on a particular date.

coronavirus face coverings, branding them "muzzles." Government Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the new rule will "give people more confidence to shop safely and enhance protections for those who work in shops".But some people will be exempt from the rule.