Greater Manchester's new chief fire officer on commitment to transforming 'challenged' service

Tom Holland says he’ll be taking a break from actingZendaya and Tom Holland attend the Rangers Game while wearing matching jerseysAnd now, for the moment we’ve all been waiting for…#SpiderManNoWayHome swings home on Digital March 22 and on 4K UHD & Blu-ray on April 12. Pre-order: https://t.co/vxVmkxUo96pic.twitter.com/GW3ELhkpsDThe photo shows Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire, laughing and pointing at each other.

J.Lo is getting emotional on Instagram over an unbelievable family milestone.The star announced on the social media platform that her twins, Maximilian and Emme, have turned 14-years-old.MORE: Jennifer Lopez admits 'mistakes' in romances pre-Ben AffleckThe Let's Get Loud singer shocked fans with the heartfelt tribute, in which she shared various never before seen photos and videos of the now teenagers. Along with the sentimental video montage, J.Lo wrote a lengthy caption dedicated to her kids.WATCH: J.Lo wows in figure-hugging jumpsuitMORE: Jennifer Lopez wows in bridal style dress for a very special occasionMax and Emme are the singer's kids with Marc Anthony, who she married in 2004, and separated in 2011, though they are friendly exes and co-parents.J.Lo started off her sweet caption with: "My babies, my sunshine, my loves. Happiest of birthdays to my two coconuts #MaxAndLulu." The video montage features various clips of the rarely seen twins all the way from their toddler days and into their teenage years.A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)J.Lo honors her adorable twinsIt also includes a voice over of different instances where the star has publicly spoken about her kids and their impact on her life. MORE: Jennifer Lopez’s $97million property portfolio is out of this worldMORE: J.Lo gets emotional on Jimmy Fallon talking about an experience with a fan she can't forgetFriends and family were shocked to see how grown up the kids are, with celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson commenting: "FOURTEEN!!!!! Wow!!!! You are the best mom and they are absolutely amazing!" Actress Zoe Saldana also commented: "Wow god bless your beautiful children.

Madonna has hit back at her critics after she left fans divided over her latest selfies, which showed the Holiday hitmaker looking younger than ever.The 63 year old star was recently even compared to a Kardashian as she posed up a storm in some of her Instagram snaps. And her fans were so shocked by the singer's ageless appearance, some insisted it was time for her to "grow up". What's more, Madonna's followers even said she'd aged backwards to her teen years.

James Argent has been pictured smiling alongside Love Island star Georgia Harrison, after he bravely opened up about experiencing a "bad relapse".The former TOWIE star, 34, looked in good spirits after he admitted his recent struggles in his ongoing recovery from addiction. Arg wore a white T-shirt under a denim jacket alongside some  stone-coloured trousers as he smiled after dropping 13 stone following a gastric sleeve surgery in 2021.The star posed next to Love Island star Georgia Harrison, 27, who wore a bold lime green dress and bright pink fluffy heels.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out a new twist on the ITV soap after Chloe Harris slept with Jacob Gallagher. During Wednesday's episode, Noah Dingle was left furious after he discovered that love interest Chloe had slept with his friend Jacob.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe Dark Knight is streaking across Google’s search pages in a new Easter egg, ahead of the premiere of Warner Bros.’ “The Batman” next week.On Google Search, either on desktop or mobile, a query for “Bruce Wayne,” “Gotham City” or “Bat-Signal” will reveal a swiveling yellow Bat-Signal icon in the results. Clicking or tapping on the Bat-Signal GIF will transform your screen into a stormy night sky illuminated by the superhero’s famous beacon — before the Batman himself fires a grappling hook from the wings and swings into view.According to a Google spokesperson, Warner Bros.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming “Dark Winds” series at AMC has cast Deanna Allison in a series regular role, Variety has confirmed.The series is based on the Leaphorn & Chee book series by Tony Hillerman. It follows Navajo police officer Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) as he investigates the murder of a young Navajo woman and begins to uncover ominous, dark forces at work in a 1970’s ‘reservation’ world. Season 1 will consist of six episodes.

Jon Burlingame editorJust how important is music to movies?Not too important, according to the producers of the upcoming Academy Awards, who have decided to relegate the score Oscar — along with seven other categories — to an off-air segment prior to the three-hour telecast.It was a slap in the face to the hundreds of composers, arrangers, orchestrators, musicians, engineers and other professionals whose work provides the emotional foundation for so much of today’s cinematic storytelling.Anyone who saw “Dune” in a theater knows that it was an immersive experience of sight and sound, the latter led by an evocative, powerful soundscape created by musicians and singers. Even if you watched “Encanto” at home on Disney Plus, you were entranced from start to finish by the authentic musical sounds of Colombia.

Wilson Chapman editorAfter a huge 2021, Andrew Garfield looks to continue his hot streak with the first teaser for “Under the Banner of Heaven,” a new true crime miniseries premiering this spring on FX on Hulu.Based off of the 2003 nonfiction book from Jon Krakauer, “Under the Banner of Heaven” focuses on a double murder committed by Ron and Dan Lafferty, two Mormon brothers who killed their sister-in-law Brenda and niece Erica in 1984. The brothers were former members of the School of Prophets, a small fundamentalist Mormon group, and Ron claimed he received visions from God ordering him to commit the murders.The miniseries adaptation of the book will focus on Pyre (Garfield), the police detective assigned to investigate the Lafferty case.

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

hereUnlike Oldham, Stockport's infection rate has been consistently among the lowest in Greater Manchester since Andy Burnham began giving weekly updates.But the council says that, while the borough's infection rate continues to be ‘well below’ many other areas, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of cases within the 18 to 25 age group.Public health bosses admit this is a ‘growing concern’, although it does not appear to be limited to any particular district or neighbourhood.People have been able to enjoy visiting pubs, bars and restaurants again after lockdown measures were relaxed on July 4.But the council is again promoting the importance of keeping two metres apart while meeting with others, stressing it is the ‘most

Mayor Andy Burnham announced this week.But behind the grim statistics are human beings who led rich lives.They are mothers, daughters, fathers and sons who will be sorely missed by their families and friends. At the Manchester Evening News , we have vowed to remember the people from our region who have died after contracting Covid-19.

Greater Manchester leaders want all taxis to be black and all private hire vehicles white as part of plans to 'modernise' services in the region.The combined authority wants to develop a common set of minimum standards for taxi and private hire firms to help meet ambitions of having an entirely zero emission fleet by 2029.Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, announcing the proposals, argued that such consistency would be expected in similar sized cities across the world.For drivers this would include common standards on criminal record checks, local area knowledge tests, English language skills and driving proficiency.There would also be a set standard on vehicle emissions, ages, colour, common livery, the use of CCTV,and

which has undergone several drafts since 2016, aims to set out what land can be developed to drive economic growth.

years of delays to existing plans.

hereSalford City Mayor Paul Dennett and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham were on site as work started on the homes in May 2019Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “Providing affordable homes for those who need it most is an absolute priority of mine and Salford City Council.“In April 2020 around 5,800 households were on the council’s housing register, a list of people who have been assessed as having a housing need.

The Observer reports that the health secretary has agreed to provide patient-identifiable test results - named lists of individuals who have contracted the virus - to town halls so they can help track the virus on the ground. It comes after a sustained campaign by public health directors and mayors, including Andy Burnham, for the government to hand over all the data it has on the virus.The paper reports a source close to Mr Hancock saying confirmation of the move could come as soon as tomorrow.

gig-goers and musicians were mourning their loss after the M.E.N reported the news yesterday. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and night time economy adviser Sacha Lord vowed to do everything in their power to save the venues last night.Now Sacha has shared a glimmer of hope on Twitter.He posted: "Gorilla and Deaf Institute update: There is hope.

the grassroots venues will permanently shut their doors after suffering a huge financial hit due to the coronavirus crisis.But less than 24 hours later, Greater Manchester’s Night Time Economy Adviser Charlie Lord has told NME that both venues are on the verge of being saved after early talks.“There is hope on the horizon. When the Manchester Evening News broke the news yesterday, Andy Burnham [Greater Manchester Mayor] rang me and said what can we do to save these venues?” Lord told NME.“Then it escalated and literally starting from last night to today, six to seven good operators are on the table – which is great news.

A total of 150 people attended an illegal rave in Smithills last week before police turned up to disperse the crowd and seize their sound system.The illegal gathering took place in the woods behind Smithills Hall in a spot that was “difficult to get to”, according to a local councillor.Coun Roger Hayes said litter pickers who came to clear the site at the weekend found many metal cylinders spread around the land behind the historic hall.Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham revealed that police disrupted the event on Friday evening – one of several large gatherings last week.He said: “Greater Manchester Police (GMP) disrupted a number of events, particularly one on Friday evening in Bolton in Smithills Park – 150 people.“The event was

will pay employers £1,000 for each worker that is kept on until at least January next year as part of a £9bn job retention bonus scheme.