Inside the £50k plan to transform parts of Oldham into fruit orchards

Take That have announced details of a new festival called ‘The Greatest Weekend’, starring performances from Sugababes, Sam Ryder and more. Find ticket details below.Developed by the iconic ‘90s boy band, the new festival will be held on the Mediterranean island of Malta, and span across four days later this year.Running between Thursday, October 17 and Sunday, October 20, the live event is the first of its kind, and will see Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald host what promises to be a “celebration of music, entertainment, and unforgettable moments, curated by the band themselves”.The exclusive event tells fans that it offers a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to see the band perform in an intimate live setting, and bring out an array of special hand-picked guests to perform.So far, the first wave of artists have been announced, with Sugababes, Ella Henderson and Gok Wan lined up for the Saturday instalment, and Sam Ryder, Daniel Bedingfield and Heather Small being confirmed for the Sunday event.

Nicki Chapman, known for her role as a judge on Pop Idol and presenter on BBC's Escape to the Country, leads a glamorous life off-screen. She lives in a beautiful home in Chiswick with her husband, who is a big name in the music industry. Despite her success, the 57 year old remains humble and grateful for her blessings every day.

Jamie Laing has hit back at critics after he faced criticism for bagging his job on the BBC without having previous experience in the industry, and says he's worked hard to secure his new Radio 1 role.The former Made In Chelsea star, 35, has recently taken over from presenter Jordan North, who has moved from the BBC to Capital FM. Some listeners have since suggested that Jamie got the job because of his celebrity status rather than his talent. Jamie has defended himself against these claims, revealing that he's been aiming for the job for eight years and was previously rejected due to lack of experience.

Last month, the Princess of Wales made the extremely difficult decision to announce that she had been diagnosed with cancer. Sitting on a bench in the spring sunshine with daffodils and a cherry blossom tree behind her, Kate revealed that the disease had been found after previously being told her condition - for which she underwent planned abdominal surgery in January - was cancerous.

Amazon shoppers are raving about a £15 gadget, hailed as a 'godsend' for anyone who struggles to fall asleep.The unusual device, Amazon's Sleep Headphones, not only helps users drift off at night but also allows them to catch some shut-eye while travelling. Combining a typical eye mask with a speaker, it enables you to listen to white noise, audio books or relaxing music without disturbing your partner or the need for bulky headphones.The headphone eye mask, available in four different colours, usually retails for £21.99 but has been reduced to just £14.99 for a limited time - saving you a total of £7.The Sleep Headphones feature a Bluetooth speaker that provides between 10 to 14 hours of music playback per charge, along with a super soft eye mask that blocks out any light that could disturb your sleep.

Stacey Solomon is poised to take the US by storm with her new show, thanks to a little help from Hollywood A-lister Reese Witherspoon.

Amy Dowden has shared a promising BBC Strictly Come Dancing update following her cancer battle, after being told earlier this year there was "no evidence of disease" following treatment.

Ralf Little has opened up about his departure from BBC's Death In Paradise, revealing that he never wanted to leave the show. The 44 year old actor, who became a household name through roles in Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps and The Royle Family, expressed his true feelings during an interview on BBC Breakfast.

Meghan Markle is believed to have sent a secret message to her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, during a recent visit to a children's hospital. The Duchess of Sussex was seen at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) last month as part of a literacy campaign, Make March Matter, where she read books including Rosie the Riveter, Pete the Cat, and I Saw a Cat to patients and staff.

Sickening footage has captured Scotland's latest XL bully attack as desperate passersby battled to unlock the dog's bite on a golden retriever. The incident unfolded on Irvine High Street, Ayrshire, on Wednesday after the dog clamped its jaws on the pet's head.

After her shock announcement that she’s in the early stages of receiving treatment for cancer, it’s thought that the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton will be adopting some significant lifestyle changes in order to give herself the best chance of a speedy recovery. Kate, 42, is currently spending some time away over the Easter break with William and their three children.This break from the spotlight will no doubt have provided a much-needed sanctuary for the royal as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy to treat the condition that was discovered following her major abdominal surgery in January.

Billie Piper has admitted that she is still in debt to Virgin Records.The actress and singer was signed to Innocent Records – a subsidiary of Virgin Records – in 1998, when she was 15-years-old and released her debut single ‘Because We Want To’ on the label.Speaking about the debt, which is reportedly around £9million, she told Jessie Ware‘s Table Manners podcast: “I’m still in debt to Virgin. If I ever release an album, which I won’t, I’d probably have to pay off that debt.

The Libertines have revealed that they still have the ambition to break America, despite frontman Pete Doherty being “banned” from the country for two decades.The British indie icons reflected on the success of their career over the past 20 years during a new interview with The Sun (via Music News), and revealed that there is still a part of them that wishes they could take their music across the pond.The discussion came in light of their recently released album, ‘All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade’, which was their first full-length LP in nearly a decade and the follow-up to 2015’s ‘Anthems for Doomed Youth’.Opening up about their hopes to take the album into the States, Carl Barat opened up about the struggles they have faced with the prospect over their career. “Trouble is, Pete’s been banned there for the past 20 years,” he said, explaining how Doherty’s well-documented struggles with addiction have led to various legal issues, and prevented the band from heading Stateside.He continued, going on to share how, although the frontman’s sobriety may help them overcome their previous obstacles, they still have no idea what size their audience would be outside of the UK and Europe.“We don’t know what we’re worth ticket-wise — it could be Madison Square Garden or a local bar,” he pondered.

Lily Allen has shared her thoughts on Beyoncé’s cover of Dolly Parton‘s ‘Jolene’.Despite, Parton hailing Queen Bey’s version of the track, Allen said she found it “weird”.Speaking on her Miss Me? podcast, she said: “It’s very weird, that you’d cover the most successful songs in that genre. It’s quite an interesting to do, when you’re trying to, like, tackle a genre and you just choose the biggest song in that genre to cover.“I mean, you do you, Beyoncé – and she literally is doing her, but why is she doing Dolly?”Allen did though say she had not heard ‘Cowboy Carter’ in its entirety yet.She added: “I’ve heard a few bits, I listened to the Miley Cyrus one and I listened to the ‘Blackbird’ one, which is the Beatles cover.

the 2016 plane incident that led to her filing for divorce. Pitt has not yet responded to the accusation.The new allegation comes as part of the former couple’s ongoing legal battle over their French winery Château Miraval, in which Jolie claims her sale of the property was blocked by Pitt, and that he’d only allow it if she agreed to a “more onerous” and “expansive” NDA.In the new filing, shared by PEOPLE, Jolie’s lawyers make the claim: “While Pitt’s history of physical abuse of Jolie started well before the family’s September 2016 plane trip from France to Los Angeles.“This flight marked the first time he turned his physical abuse on the children as well.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has explained the reasoning behind some of the stranger occurrences in the game.Taking to social media Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar North developer, explained why certain planes in San Andreas crashed near the player after confirming that the luck mechanic had nothing to do with it. “That’s just an urban legend”.Vermeij went on to say that the crashes were caused by bugs in the GTA code.

Roblox studio boss Stefano Corazza has hit back at claims the gaming platform “exploits” children.In 2021 a video from People Make Games claimed that online game creation system Roblox was taking advantage of its young playerbase by selling them the dream that they could become entrepreneurs with their creations and earn “serious cash” in the process.Anyone can create a Roblox experience via the platform’s ‘Create’ tool, which also offers tutorials and support. However, game developers are paid with in-game currency Roblux, with Roblox taking a 75.5 per cent cut of all profits.

Depeche Mode are marking the end of their extensive ‘Memento Mori’ tour by sharing a huge remix package of ‘People Are Good’ – check out the new video below.Announced today (April 5), the new release celebrates the upcoming finale show of their monumental UK and European tour dates, and sees them offer up new versions of their 2023 track, which was released as part of their latest album ‘Memento Mori’.The new video shared for the song is directed by Rich Hall and showcases an art-inspired variety of black-and-white snippets, capturing the seedier side of society.As well as the new music video, new dimensions of the track have also been shared by the band, as they drop a digital release containing five new remixes.These include new spins on the track created by Alessandro Cortini, Ludwig A.F., SiGNL, Obskür and Indira Paganotto.Physical versions have also been shared too, with Depeche Mode releasing the final vinyl pre-order for their ‘Memento Mori’ White Label Remix Series – a monthly drop of 12” vinyl singles that build on the digital-only remixes of ‘Memento Mori’’s singles.The final edition including ‘Before We Drown/People Are Good’ is available exclusively on the band’s webstore in the US, and at select physical retailers in Europe. Visit here to find out more.The penultimate show of the band’s long-running tour takes place tonight (April 5) at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, and wraps up with a second night at the venue on Monday (April 8).

Heavy rain and snow have sparked travel chaos as Storm Kathleen batters large parts of Scotland.

Hydrated skin is always on the menu, and what better way to get full body watering from the inside out than to come at dehydration from all angles? Elizabeth Arden is making it easier than ever to have a hydrated girl spring thanks to the brand's latest collaboration with Stanley. If you've been anywhere near TikTok in recent months, you'll know the Stanley Tumbler is the must-have accessory for any athleisure-wearing girl or boy.

One treatment we're hearing a lot about at the moment is eyebrow microblading, and former Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson is about to put an even bigger spotlight on the transformational treatment. This semi-permanent, tattoo procedure uses a fine-tip, handheld tool that picks up ink and implants the colour down in the dermis, the second layer of skin, resulting in long-lasting fine strokes of hair that mimic the real thing. It's great for everyone, but it's particularly life-changing for those with thin, sparse or patchy brows.