Local lockdowns to tackle 'flare-ups' will be a 'recipe for chaos', warns mayor

ViacomCBS is further expanding its Dora The Explorer universe. Paramount+ has given a series order to a new Dora the Explorer CG-animated preschool series, produced by Nickelodeon Animation. Additionally, the first-ever live-action Dora the Explorer series, inspired by the tone of Paramount Pictures’ 2019 film Dora and the Lost City of Gold, is shifting its demo target to tweens. The details were revealed Tuesday by Brian Robbins, Chief Content Officer, Movies and Kids & Family for Paramount+, during ViacomCBS’ Investors Day Event.

EXCLUSIVE: Even though the second film doesn’t bow till the spring, Paramount Pictures and Sega Corporation are moving fast to build on its ever growing universe with projects in both the film and TV realms. Paramount Pictures and Sega Corporation have commenced development on a third feature film installment to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Additionally, Sega and Paramount+ are developing the first-ever original live-action Sonic series, to launch in 2023, which will feature the character Knuckles, with Idris Elba returning to voice the role. The character is set to make its debut in the upcoming sequel that bows on April 8.

Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey is set to reprise his role as Scott McCall in Paramount+’s upcoming movie sequel to the 2011 MTV series. Eleven other series regular and recurring cast members of the original series are set for the full-length reunion film, including Crystal Reed, Holland Roden, Colton Haynes and Shelley Hennig, the streamer’s chief content officer of unscripted entertainment and adult animation Chris McCarthy announced during today’s ViacomCBS Investors Event.

Scots will no longer be able to use current first and second class stamps under changes coming into force from Royal Mail next year.

The Showtime Lakers will take center stage in HBO’s upcoming series Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty, but that’s the extent of their involvement. During the series’ CTAM session on Tuesday series co-creator Max Borenstein addressed reports about the lack of cooperation from the Lakers themselves and the Buss family.

The Queen was forced to intervene and change Prince Louis' official name after a longstanding rule created by King George V in 1917 would have stopped him having an HRH title.

“As we’ve known with Nickelodeon’s long-standing success, the kids and family audience is incredibly loyal, and we see that on Paramount+ as well, with kids and family ranking as one of the strongest genres on the service in terms of both engagement and subscriber acquisition,” said Robbins. “So as they stay for our shows and look for even more of them, we’re doubling down on giving them what they want by expanding the universes of the characters they love the best.”

A truck driver admitted to causing the death of a popular nurse after crashing into the back of her stationary car as he attempted to get a can of cola from his bag.

The Gilded Age we watch the beginnings of a platonic relationship between two women, living in the United States in the late 1800s. Marian Brook, a white woman from a well-to-do family in Manhattan and Peggy Scott, a Black woman whose family belongs to the Black elite of Brooklyn.The women meet one another after Peggy, played by actress Denée Benton, loans Marian (Louisa Jacobson) train fare. They remain in one another’s lives as Peggy takes a job working for Marian’s aunt Agnes in an attempt to stay in Manhattan and pursue her dream of becoming a published writer.

Countryfile roots and enjoying the fresh air - even though she confessed to finding it difficult.The 51-year-old recently had harrowing mastectomy surgery to prevent her potentially deadly cancer from spreading - and she has been finding life a struggle ever since.However, her children and being outdoors enjoying nature are two things she has credited as vital healers during her recovery."I've been inside all day today and had a meeting with a really lovely person," she explained in a video during an outdoor walk."I've been trying just to stick to really lovely people at the moment!"She added, offering words of encouragement to anyone else who may have been feeling the same: "I really didn't feel like coming out, but I pushed myself."I've made it to my local park [and] even if I just get to a few minutes [of exercise], I know I can feel better."So if you're watching this and you're thinking: 'Nah, not gonna take the dog out', or, 'it's too dark', or, 'I won't go to the gym', this is me giving you that little nudge [and saying] 'Go on, go on, go on!'" she urged."It'll make you feel so much better and it's good for you."It's good for your lungs, good for your body, good for your heart, good for your soul."She signed off with the words: "Lots of love" as she went off-air to continue her countryside stroll.Julia is courageously attempting to get back to life as it once was, even returning to her position on This Morning earlier this month.She had taken to the airwaves from the middle of a forest, where she was filming in a bid to promote tree planting with the Woodland Trust.Life has been a whirlwind of tears and trauma for Julia since her shock diagnosis with cancer just a few months ago.She had relayed to her followers

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson is in talks to host a motoring show.The soap star - who has played cabbie Steve McDonald in the ITV show since 1989 - and his pals, Wheelers Dealers host Mike Brewer and Salvage Hunters presenters Paul Cowland and Drew Pritchard, are in discussions about a new series focusing on his passion for cars.He said: “I’m very good friends with Mike Brewer and Paul Cowland and Drew Pritchard, who all do car shows, of course.“And we’re actually in talks at the moment about possibly getting something off the ground.“So fingers crossed.”As well as creating a new car show, Simon, 47, has set his sights on presenting Top Gear one day.He said: “I’d absolutely love to [host Top Gear]. Ever since I could push a little car around the carpet they have been a huge passion of mine.“And yeah, it’s just the best job in the world to present that show.”Simon had some time away from the Corrie cobbles when he starred in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity...

The BAME review has been delayed again due to the global situation, including the US protests and worries causing further uncertainty around the rise of BAME Covid-19 related deaths.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has explained how implementing local lockdowns might work in the coming months.

The UK's official coronavirus death toll has risen by 111 as Brits enjoy the first day of the less strict lockdown rules.

Andy Burnham has joined a number of scientific advisors in arguing that the UK government's easing of the lockdown restrictions is happening too soon.

Andy Burnham says he would take a 'more cautious approach' than the government on easing the coronavirus lockdown.

A vicar who asked Health Secretary Matt Hancock about whether there would be a review of fines issued during lockdown for childcare-related travel has issued a warning to the government after their sudden U-turn on a review.

Places where coronavirus cases rise again will be put under "local lockdown", Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.

'Local lockdowns' will be part of government plans to control coronavirus in the future, the health secretary has confirmed.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has slammed MPs' vote to 'fully' resume Parliament on June 2 amid the coronavirus pandemic as a case of "do as we say, not as we do".

Metrolink services will begin running more frequently amid growing passenger numbers - but tram travel will no longer be free for NHS and social care workers.