How Manchester Victoria looks this morning as train services face MORE disruption

A Lanarkshire MSP has slammed the SNP group in North Lanarkshire for appointing one of their councillors as chair of the council's audit and scrutiny committee.

Michael Owen has finally been brought up in the Love Island villa. Last night's episode saw the footballer's daughter Gemma speak about her famous father to other islanders for the very first time on screen.

Former Celtic midfielder Peter Grant reckons Alfredo Morelos is a "liability" for Rangers. And in an incredible rant on Go Radio, he reckons the Colombian's fitness means he won't be a huge loss for Gio van Bronckhorst if he leaves this summer.

American investors behind the buy-up of Taymouth Castle Estate and other Kenmore landmarks have vowed they are “committed” to becoming part of the community as residents rally over concerns about the future of the village.

"Evil" teen Craig Mulligan appeared unfazed and emotionless as he was questioned by police just days after murdering Logan Mwangi. The babyfaced killer's identity was revealed for the first time yesterday after he was jailed for the five-year-old's murder alongside stepfather John Cole, 40, and stepmother Angharad Williamson, 31.

Customers of the first shop in the world where items were bought with kindness instead of cash have pledged 195 hours of their time to volunteer at local charities.

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Amanda Owen has opened up on her "chaotic" home life following her split from husband Clive after 21 years of marriage.The Yorkshire Shepherdess, 47, spoke candidly about living in remote Upper Swaledale, revealing that despite her full on family life, she finds "peace" in the countryside.Amanda gushed over living in the remote area, hailing it for its "peace and quiet".She said: "You can lose yourself and distance yourself from everyone and everything."Once I go out of that door to work it is back to basics."She added that her work and home life are at odds with one another, but she finds "peace" in the Yorkshire area.Amanda went on: "My home life is busy and chaotic, but my work life is solitary."Too much of each one is not good, but living in a remote place gives me peace and quiet," she said in an interview with The Game Fair.However, the star went on to reveal there's one thing she struggles with about living in such a remote area.Amanda recalled a recent incident where she was unable to call a vet while her mare was having a foal during a power cut.The mother-of-nine admitted it made her feel "vulnerable", but added that she found an "inner strength" to be able to deal with emergencies at Ravenseat.Luckily, Maple the foal was born without problems and she documented the experience with her social media followers.In the same interview, the star told how she likes to escape her home life struggles while enjoying nature with "childlike excitement".Amanda said when it comes to her downtime she chooses to immerse herself in nature by wild swimming or paddleboarding: "I never see anyone, it’s just me and nature."I am now 47, but I still have a childlike excitement every time I swim," she added.It comes after the

Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish and Finneas are some of the acts added to a special TV programme that aims to raise awareness about and funds for Ukraine.NBC’s Ukraine: Answering he Call airs this Sunday (July 3) with appearances from a range of entertainment guests including Alicia Keys, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile and Julianne Moore. Sheryl Crow is another fresh addition.The show, which also airs on US channels MSNBC and CNBC, is an hour-long event that will give viewers the chance to help families by donating to the International Rescue Committee, an organisation that helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will address Americans during the special and will encourage them to use their voices to fight for peace.

A tattoo parlour where staff inked customers while under the influence of drink and drugs has been shut by police. Officers swooped on Stingin Ink in Chorley Old Road, Bolton, as part of a major crackdown across the town today (June 30).

Greater Manchester can expect a mostly dull and wet weekend ahead, with the chance of a bit of sunshine breaking through.

Phoebe Bridgers has shared her inclusion to the soundtrack for Minions: The Rise Of Gru, putting a dream-pop spin on the Carpenters‘ 1972 ballad ‘Goodbye To Love’.The full 19-track record was released today (July 1) via Decca, coinciding with the global release of Minions: The Rise Of Gru. In addition to original songs by Verdine White and RZA, a long-teased collab between Diana Ross and Tame Impala, and an original suite from composer Heitor Pereira, the soundtrack features covers of ‘70s hits by the likes of St.

Cha Eun-woo has reportedly been offered the lead role in the upcoming Hollywood film, K-Pop: Lost In America. Yesterday (June 30), Deadline first reported that Australia actress Rebel Wilson (Senior Year) and Riverdale actor Charles Melton have been cast in an upcoming film to be titled K-Pop: Lost In America, with filming said to kickstart sometime this fall.South Korean news outlet StarNews later reported today (July 1) that ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo has also been offered a role in the upcoming film. The publication claims that the singer is “in talks to play the lead”, as translated by Soompi, and that Cha has also “cleared part of his schedule for the second half of 2022 in order to prepare for filming”.K-Pop: Lost In America was first announced in August 2021 by South Korean media company CJ ENM.

Police found a ‘drug den’ in Salford following numerous reports of dealing in the area. Officers in the area were on a patrol around the Clarendon Park area when they spotted the makeshift structure.

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has outlined why Erik ten Hag is targeting the right players for his rebuild mission.

rising energy bills having a knock-on effect on the price of practically everything we consume, if you’re not feeling the squeeze now, chances are you soon will. But what if you could earn a passive income, simply by making the most of the four walls around you?If you have an empty outbuilding, annexe or garage, it could have the potential to provide a fruitful opportunity to create a revenue stream averaging around £6,000 a year, and new research [from IW Capital] suggests that 39 per cent of Britons see passive income sources as a way to supplement their 9 to 5 salary, although the word passive may be misleading when it comes to renting out part of your home.Airbnb is no longer a novelty, hotels are fighting back and the government is tightening the rules on short-term lets.

Even Jamie Campbell Bower who plays evil Vecna in the latest season of Stranger Things admits he has succumbed to the power of Kate Bush and her song “Running Up that Hill” which has had such an extraordinary effect on both the show’s characters and its fans.

Michael Nordine authorYou’d be forgiven for not being inclined to laugh at anything pregnancy-related at the moment. Kudos to “Doula” for trying, though, as director Cheryl Nichols’ lighthearted pregnancy comedy arrives at a time when the “laughter is the best medicine” theory is being stress-tested like never before for women across the country. To call its brand of comedy “niche” might be an understatement — for one thing, its central plot development hinges on knowing the difference between a midwife and a doula — but the film’s insights ultimately outnumber its laughs.That wouldn’t appear to be the case early on, as the funniest scene is also the first.

It’s been a hell of a week on the country’s railways. As the biggest rail strikes in 30 years entered their third day on Saturday, around 80 per cent of services have been cut, and the country’s train stations resemble ghost towns.

ScotRail have warned of more ‘significant disruption’ on Scotland’s rail network today following the second day of strike action.

Good Morning Britain viewers say they were left 'cringing' following Richard Madeley's opening comment to rail trade unionist Mick Lynch. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) general secretary was on the I TV news programme to talk about the rail strikes which is causing chaos across the country.