Half of tech-obsessed Brits would buy new phone while waiting for device repair

In fresh confusion for holidaymakers, despite Grant Shapps' announcement that the Canary Islands are back on the quarantine list, the Foreign Office continues to allow for 'non-essential travel' to the destinations.

Diversity star Jordan Banjo has vowed to help super-slimmers on his new Channel 4 weight loss TV show after revealing he used humour to hide his anguish about overeating as a child to cope with racist bullying.

The documentary Assassins, opening in theaters today, is part legal thriller, part spy thriller, and part true crime story, “on literally the largest geopolitical scale,” as director Ryan White puts it.

EastEnders legend June Brown has given an emotional tribute to Barbara Windsor and told how she wanted to meet up with her again near the end of her life.

Foo Fighters and Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden have formed a new band.The two drummers have been working together under the moniker Nighttime Boogie Association since they both participated in a tribute concert to late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell in 2019.The band have shared their first two tracks, the driving ‘Long in the Tooth’ and ‘The Path We’re On’. You can hear both below.After initially jamming at Hawkins’ house after the Cornell benefit, the project was delayed due to the pair’s respective commitments to their main bands, and then by the coronavirus pandemic.

coronavirus lockdown restrictions.The NTIA says there is a high risk of “millions of people converging across the UK” over the traditional party season, saying that the problem is worsened by the closure of nightclubs that “would normally manage huge crowds of people through the new year’s celebrations”.NTIA CEO Michael Kill commented: “There is a growing concern that new year’s eve is going to culminate in social unrest and will see a substantial number of illegal parties and mass gatherings following the closure of businesses at 11pm, with a real risk of overwhelming the police and emergency services.“We are estimating that the UK will be witness to over 5,000 illegal parties across new year’s eve weekend.

CHARLOTTE Crosby has given fans a look inside her stunning renovated Sunderland mansion with brand new kitchen, all white interior and stunning Christmas decorations. The Geordie Shore star, 30, has been keeping a keen eye on the work at the pad as it undergoes a major makeover.

If you’re a sports fan, there’s nothing quite like the rush of watching a half-court buzzer-beater or a Super Bowl-winning touchdown in the final seconds of the game. There’s just something remarkable about a group of individuals uniting to accomplish something greater than themselves.

direct to your inboxThe family of a vulnerable veteran who is missing from home in Tameside are appealing for help to find him. Jamie Stanley went missing from his home in Stalybridge at around 10am this morning (Friday).

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester leaders have confirmed that the latest version of the regional spatial framework is dead after Stockport rejected the long-delayed plans.The remaining nine boroughs will now pursue a new masterplan to try and salvage their vision for providing jobs and housing across the city-region by 2037.Several councils postponed votes on the GMSF after Stockport initially deferred their decision before opposition groups rose up to vote against it on December 3.Development of the green belt, as well as the potential impact on traffic and local services, was ‘too high a price to pay’ according to one councillor.Stockport was described as a ‘prime beneficiary’ of the GMSF, which would have seen 4,862 homes required

Kim Kardashian and her family have signed a massive new deal with bosses at Disney.During an investor day presentation on Thursday (December 10, 2020), studio executives released a brief statement announcing new projects from Kim, Kris Jenner, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian and Kendall and Kylie Jenner will debut on streaming platform Hulu in the U.S.

and funny are separated from the simply hot. The words that accompany an Instagram post are a modern haiku, wherein you may come across a person's bone-deep truth spelled out and offered up, or just a pitch to join a multi-level marketing scheme. Searches for “how to write an Instagram caption” spike around the New Year, as so many of us seek to control the narrative of our lives while feverishly applying glitter to our faces and liquor to our glasses.

Dua Lipa with an award last night (December 10), joking that “it’s time for new rules” in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.The US Senator gave Lipa the Powerhouse Award at the Billboard Women In Music awards, held virtually last night.It comes after the pair discussed universal healthcare over Zoom earlier this year.“What this year has made clear, more than anything else, is that none of us can go back to business as usual,” Sanders said before presenting Lipa the award.“The winner of tonight’s Powerhouse Award understands that. She has said loudly and clearly with her actions that now is the time to fight for a better future for all.

Sofia Richie has shared a series of gorgeous happy snaps, just one day after posting a very cryptic message on social media. The 22-year-old model, who previously dated Scott Disick, 37, offered fans a glimpse at some of the highlights of her summer, which were captured on film. “some film,” she captioned the carousel post, which showed her posing on a white sand beach in a blue tie dye bikini. The blonde beauty rocked the two piece swimsuit while posing in front of a rock formation and crystal blue waters at a seemingly tropical location.

EXCLUSIVE: New ad-supported streaming service VUit has named former CW and CBS executive Chris Brooks VP of programming and development.

A warm welcome! Although Khloe Kardashian will remain in LA while Tristan Thompson begins his new NBA contract with the Celtics, the team is still welcoming her to Boston with open arms. On Thursday, the C’s sent a loaded care package to Khloe’s Calabasas home, addressed to the Good American founder and her daughter, True Thompson, 2. The gift, which Khloe gushed about on Instagram Stories, was an official “welcome to the team” gesture before the start of the NBA season on December 22.

Disney shares are once again in record territory, bucking an overall selloff in the markets to rise 14% to north of $176. Trading volume is more than three times its normal level.

James Corden is putting a big twist on a Christmas classic.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorReady to party like it’s 1999? Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys have dropped a new song called “Matches” that’s part of the deluxe reissue of Spears’ 2016 album, “Glory.” Listen to the song below.“‘Matches’ featuring my friends @backstreetboys is out now !!!!,” Spears tweeted after the song dropped on Friday morning.

Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins will be making a new Star Wars movie, Deadline has confirmed.The filmmaker, who will be releasing her second Wonder Woman film later this month, has been tapped to helm Rogue Squadron for Disney and Lucasfilm.Rogue Squadron is the next Star Wars film that will be released in the current schedule, and is billed to reach cinemas on Christmas Day 2023.The film is set to focus on the fighter pilots specific to the Star Wars films in their own standalone. There have not been any cast members confirmed yet.Disney will also be releasing another standalone Star Wars film directed by Taika Waititi, which was first announced back in May.

James Blake has released his new EP ‘Covers’, which sees the producer debuting his take on tracks by Billie Eilish and Frank Ocean.As well as Blake’s acclaimed version of Frank Ocean’s ‘Godspeed’, the new offering sees Blake delivering a stirring piano-driven take on Eilish’s ‘When The Party’s Over’ – which you can listen to in full below.Other tracks include Blake’s take on Joy Division’s ‘Atmosphere’, Stevie Wonder’s ‘Never Dreamed You’d Leave In Summer’, an impressive interpolation of Beyoncé‘s ‘OTHERSIDE’ and a previously released take on Roberta Flack’s ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.’The ‘Covers’ EP follows on from Blake’s surprise ‘Before’ EP, which arrived in October and saw Blake “paying homage to his London club days”.“One