Lidl opening THREE new stores in and around Greater Manchester on the same day

World Book Day.

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has been arrested following a raid on the club’s offices on Monday.

Kate Lawler and fiancé Martin could not be happier after welcoming their first child, a beautiful baby girl called Noa, on 11 February. But parenthood has been no easy ride as the TV personality had a C-section and Noa was taken to intensive care during her first hours due to breathing issues.Thankfully, her condition improved quickly, but last week little Noa was rushed to A&E and had to stay in hospital.

AWARDS season kicked off last night with the Golden Globes and we have all the winners in this year's unprecedented show. Amy Poehler and Tina Fey returned to host the ceremony for the fourth time together - but the SNL alums were on opposite coasts to keep the evening Covid safe.

Celebrity hairdresser and DJ Pete Zorba has died at the age of 45.

Paul Scholes has disagreed with Thomas Tuchel's assessment of Chelsea's 0-0 draw against Manchester United, suggesting the Blues boss "was watching a different game'.

Anthony Joshua says he is tired of exchanging jibes with Tyson Fury on Twitter and has instead urged his rival to sign off on their heavyweight mega-fight.Joshua and Fury are close to securing one of the biggest British bouts of all time, which will see them battle it out for undisputed heavyweight glory this summer after years of demand.AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn has been locked in talks with Frank Warren and Bob Arum of Team Fury ever since his man knocked out Kubrat Pulev back in December, which was the last-remaining obstacle blocking his path to a showdown with the Gypsy King.An official announcement is understood to be edging closer, but last week Fury seemed to indicate that Joshua was stalling in negotiations by taunting his

Last night, the Golden Globe Awards held a bi-coastal event in Los Angeles and New York City, one designed to try and simulate some awards season normalcy. Of course, the 78th ceremony was anything but normal, even if things more or less went off with minimal hitches. No film really dominated, though the best nights were had by Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Nomadland, and Soul, as they were the only movies to win multiple categories. What does it mean for Oscar? Well, potentially very little, but sit tight there. For now, we just have the results from the Globes to consider. Check them out below…

London's Heathrow Airport has quietly unveiled a new list of charges for passengers in 2021, which came into effect from January 1.

coronavirus restrictions have made many customs and traditions impossible.

Manchester United were left furious as referee Stuart Attwell and VAR Chris Kavanagh appear to have missed a clear kick out from Mason Mount in Sunday’s draw with Chelsea.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side played out a goalless draw with the Blues, as their winless run against the Premier League ‘Big Six’ was extended.They had calls for a first-half penalty controversially turned down after Attwell decided Callum Hudson-Odoi had not handled the ball in the area.And Thomas Tuchel’s hosts seemed to have escaped being penalised by Attwell again when Mount released his frustration against United midfielder Fred.Since the game a Tik Tok video has circulated which shows Fred taking Mount out with a scissor kick tackle from behind 50 minutes into the

Prince Charles has reportedly stopped paying for Prince Harry and Meghan's mail service at Clarence House. It is part of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision not to return as working royals last month, the Telegraph reports.

The Scottish Government has launched a £4million support fund to help people struggling with their energy bills during lockdown.The scheme, which will be administered by national advice service Advice Direct Scotland, is designed to prevent households falling into fuel poverty.The Home Heating Support Fund is open until March 31 and applications can only be made on behalf of individuals by ‘referral partners’ through homeheatingadvice.scot.This includes local authorities and third sector organisations, with payments then made directly to energy suppliers on behalf of their customers.From Tuesday, March 2, individuals who are not able to access a nationwide referral partner can contact Advice Direct Scotland for free on 0808 800 9060 or

Pet Shop Boys have announced details of their brand-new single, titled Cricket wife.

Stephen Fretwell has returned after more than a decade away – listen to ‘Oval’ below.The musician, who has supported the likes of Oasis and Travis the past, has today (March 1) shared a poignant new song ahead of a new album slated for the summer.Fretwell explained of the track: “I think it is a song about marriage, the actuality of it, the responsibility of it, and the gamble. When my girlfriend was pregnant with our first son, we moved to a flat near the Oval in London.

Andra Day won the Golden Globe best actress in a drama trophy for her performance inThe United States vs. Billie Holiday, becoming the second-ever Black actress to win the category and the first to do so in 35 years.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola is tipping Sergio Aguero to still have a major impact on Manchester City ’s season. And the Blues boss also claims that off-key Kevin De Bruyne, like Aguero, still has to find his fluency, but will be back to his best given time.

Manchester United have backtracked on comments made by Luke Shaw who said referee Stuart Attwell claimed they should've been awarded a penalty against Chelsea.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAmazon Prime Video’s YA series “The Wilds” will relocate production from New Zealand to Queensland, Australia, as preparations to shoot the second season ramp up.The move was announced by Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and by Australia’s federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher.The federal government will provide A$9.8 million ($7.58 million) to Disney subsidiary ABC Signature for the season. Palaszczuk said that the relocation was “thanks to the Queensland Government’s Production Attraction Strategy,” but she did not disclose a financial injection from the state coffers.

JESSIE J confirmed her new romance with dancer Max Pham as she posts loved up snaps - four months after she split from Channing Tatum. The singer, 32, shared a series of snaps alongside the dancer after pictures of them having lunch together emerged.

DANCING on Ice fans have slammed the show's judges for "underscoring" Faye Brookes and new partner Matt Evers. Viewers shared their anger on Twitter last night when the pair struggled to impress Ashley Banjo, John Barrowman, Jayne Torvil and Christopher Dean with their first competitive skate.