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Alton Towers has bid farewell to a much-loved member of staff who has been a friendly face among staff and visitors for more than 30 years. Isabell Watson, 81, joined the the park in the early 1990s, originally demonstrating traditional spinning and weaving at the Old MacDonald's Farm attraction.

Ed Meza @edmezavar German filmmaker Uwe Boll has changed the name of his upcoming Armie Hammer crime thriller “The Dark Knight” to “Citizen Vigilante” after hearing from both Warner Bros. and Batman fans alike. Based on an original script by Boll, the film stars Hammer as Sanders, a man who takes justice into his own hands and sets out to hunt down criminals.

Radiohead’s management have confirmed a forthcoming tour by the band for some time this year.As reported by Resident Advisor, allegedly four tickets to a “Radiohead concert of your choice” have been donated by Blueyed Pictures – the band’s management – to a Los Angeles fire relief auction run by Palisades High School.The fire relief auction closed yesterday (March 17), with the listing for the tickets explaining that the highest bidder would be able to choose their preferred city and date “based on the band’s tour schedule”.The outlet also reported that a close source to Radiohead had confirmed to them that Thom Yorke and co have “placed holds in select European cities for a run of residency gigs this autumn.”Radiohead’s last live performance was on August 1, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, marking the end of their “A Moon Shaped Pool” tour in support of their album of the same name.The news of the possible confirmation of Radiohead reunion dates comes shortly after the band formed a new legal entity, suggesting they may be planning significant activity in 2025.Last week, the band created a limited liability partnership (LLP) with the name RHEUK25, which has been something they have done a few times in the past ahead of an album, tour or reissue announcement.LLPs allow Radiohead to operate their business affairs independently, without relying on the framework of record labels and external companies.

Patti Smith has announced a run of special gigs to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her debut studio album, ‘Horses’. Find all the details below.The singer-songwriter will celebrate the 1975 record with her band, including two members of the original group, Lenny Kaye and Jay Dee Daugherty, along with keyboardist/bassist Tony Shanahan, who has been in the line-up for 30 years.

Scots AC/DC fans went wild as the rock legends announced a massive Murrayfield event as their first homecoming gig in a decade.

A city that's friendly on the wallet has been touted as an ideal spot for a weekend escape without breaking the bank.

Sir Rod Stewart has shared a huge announcement for his fans just months after he was confirmed to be headlining Glastonbury Festival later on this year, where he will perform in the Sunday Legends slot.

Manchester Airport has revealed its top destinations for December, and a popular European city has bagged the number one spot.

Scotland is arguably one of the best places in the world to celebrate the New Year. We have our own unique way of marking the occasion - including some interesting traditions that have been practiced for hundreds of years.

Kicking off the New Year with a city break is the perfect way to shake off the post-holiday blues. With fewer crowds, crisp winter air and charming cafés, it's an ideal time of year to discover a new destination.

Who doesn’t love trying their hand at a lucky dip, especially when you could pull out a trip to the Maldives? That’s exactly what’s on the cards at Wowcher right now, with its mystery holiday deal back for another year.

As the winter chill continues to bite, you might find yourself daydreaming about your 2025 holidays. If you're in search of some winter sun, Malta could be just the ticket.

A travel expert shared what he describes as a "cheat code" for those considering booking a long-haul flight east in the near future.

Deadline is proud to launch its new International Grand Tour series which will kick off with Bleecker Street’s Hard Truths, the latest feature from legendary British filmmaker Mike Leigh. The film, which sees Leigh reunite with his Secrets & Lies actors Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Michele Austin, will screen across four major European cities – London, Paris, Rome and Copenhagen – followed by a Q&A with Jean-Baptiste. (Leigh will also join the Q&A for the London edition).

The planned redevelopment of Old Trafford will be centre stage as Manchester tries to woo international investors next year.

A Scots mum has told how a botched Botox shot left out of work for 12 weeks with her face looking as though she had "suffered a stroke".

BABYMETAL have announced a UK and European tour for 2025 – you can find all the details below.The Japanese kawaii metal band are due to bring their full arena tour overseas for the first time next year, with Poppy and Bambie Thug appearing as special guests.“In 2025, BABYMETAL will enter a new era,” a statement from the Fox God reads. “The METALVERSE will expand and we will travel to a world we have never experienced, with new songs.”The upcoming tour is scheduled to visit arenas in Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Zurich, Barcelona, Paris and other European cities throughout May.

An American man has hailed Manchester as "a hidden gem" following his first visit - and has expressed his astonishment at the city's unique offerings.

Orla Gartland has announced a UK and European headline tour for 2025 – you can find all the details below.The Irish singer-songwriter is due to hit the road next year in support of her second album ‘Everybody Needs A Hero’, which was released earlier this month.Marking her biggest UK and European tour to date, the forthcoming run of dates will begin in Copenhagen on March 10. Further shows are scheduled for Stockholm, Oslo, Warsaw, Vienna, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris and other European cities throughout the month.On March 31, Gartland will take to the stage at the SWG3 TV Studio in Glasgow before performing at Manchester’s Albert Hall (April 1) and London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town (3).

Jamie Lang Bordeaux-based Les Valseurs, producer of Yves Piat’s Oscar-nominated short “Nefta Football Club,” has boarded Akson Studio‘s period feature “Chopin! Chopin!” as the film’s line producer. Set in 1830s Paris, the film will dive into Chopin’s personal and professional lives through 11 distinct chapters while also exploring the wider artistic scene of Paris at the time.

Marta Balaga “Euthanizer” director Teemu Nikki will walk down “Memory Lane” next, making his English-language debut. In the film, a thirtysomething actress is hired by a company called Memory Lane. But she has to keep things secret, even though business is booming.

City breaks are the ideal mini-holiday: a few days abroad and then back to your own bed.