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A Coronation Street icon bid farewell to the cobbles after a whirlwind of events. Carla Connor, played by Alison King, first graced our screens back in 2006 and has since become one of the soap's most cherished characters.The factory business owner has been at the centre of some unforgettable storylines over the years. From sizzling affairs to battling alcoholism, Carla's stint on the famous street has been anything but dull.

Basement Jaxx have announced a second headline show at Crystal Palace in London in August – tickets go on sale tomorrow (March 7) at 10am and you can buy them here.The electronic duo, comprising Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe, were set to headline one day at South Facing festival, but announced earlier this week that due to demand they’ve added a second night and will be playing August 22 and 23, as part of their first run of live gigs in a decade this summer.The duo said, “We are thrilled to be adding a second night of our full live show experience at Crystal Palace Bowl in the Summer. We’ll now be playing both Friday and Saturday of the August Bank Holiday plus we’ll be joined by a few Special Guests for two amazing nights! Thank you, London – we’ll see you soon…”Buxton added, “It’s great our hits are still very much alive with younger generations, so we connect across the age range – and it’ll be great to pop in a couple of bangers from our forthcoming album too.“It feels like 2025 is the beginning of a new era for many and I think that’s probably true for Basement Jaxx too.”A post shared by Basement Jaxx (@basement_jaxx)South Facing has also announced Nile Rodgers & Chic to play on August 24, with more acts still set to be revealed.

More than 25 years later, Mike Myers is breaking down the basis for one of his most quotable characters.

Wharram Percy was once home to a thriving community for about 500 years, its stone church standing proudly at the centre. However, today it exists only as a "ghost village", with nothing but the ruins of that medieval church and the surrounding fields.

Basement Jaxx have announced a huge outdoor show in Manchester for next summer – find all the details below.Earlier this month, the electronic music duo – comprising Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe – confirmed that they would be returning to the stage in 2025 for their first live shows in 10 years.The forthcoming dates include appearances at Latitude Festival, Wilderness and Camp Bestival – as well as performances in Scarborough, Dublin, Exeter, Margate, London and Cardiff.In a previous statement, Buxton explained: “It feels like 2025 is the beginning of a new era for many and I think that’s probably true for Basement Jaxx too.”Now, the group have added another comeback date to their summer calendar. They’ll top the bill at Castlefield Bowl in Manchester on Saturday July 12 as part of the Sounds Of The City concert series.Basement Jaxx are set to be joined by some yet-to-be-confirmed “special guests” on the night.Super happy to announce we’ve added MANCHESTER to our run of Summer 2025 shows Tickets on sale FRIDAYhttps://t.co/Q6PkgyZ5gw— Basement Jaxx (@TheBasementJaxx) November 26, 2024Tickets go on general sale at 9am GMT this Friday (November 29) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Pendulum have shared details of two massive UK headline shows, taking place next summer. Find ticket information below.The Australian electronic-rock band will be hitting the road again in 2025, following on from a huge number of festival slots across this past summer.Two new UK shows have been lined up, and take place in Halifax and Scarborough.

Nickie Sault, who has produced many of Shane Meadows‘ titles, has branched out on her own and launched independent producer Class 5.

K.J. Yossman “The Outlaws” producer Nickie Sault has launched a new film and TV production company titled Class 5. Class 5, which will be based in Sheffield, in the north of the U.K., has already lined up its first major project with author Ben Myers in association with Warner Music Entertainment.

The Big Brother housemates had to be evacuated after the fire alarm sounded in the iconic house last night.

Bad Boy Chiller Crew have announced a winter tour for the UK.The Bradford rap trio shared the news of the ‘Charva’s Season’ tour on social media earlier today (August 21), revealing that their tour will take place in early December with stops in Manchester, Leicester, Cardiff, Birmingham and Leeds.They announced a series of support artists too. M Dot R, Tyrone + FooR, DJ Q, Jamie Duggan and TACTICS will be opening for the trio across the five dates.Tickets will go on general sale at 10am on August 30, and you can get them here.A post shared by BBCC Bad Boy Chiller Crew (@badboychillercrew)Bad Boy Chiller Crew’s 2024 UK tour dates are:DECEMBER05 – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse06 – Leicester, O2 Academy07 – Cardiff, The Great Hall08 – Birmingham, O2 Academy10 – Leeds, O2 AcademyThe group released their last album, ‘Influential’, in November 2023, and released the EP ‘Summer 24’ on June 28 this year.

KoRn show, Denzel Curry has promised fans he will “make it up” to them at Reading & Leeds.The alt-rap star was set to perform as the support for nu-metal legends KoRn last night (August 11), as they headed to Gunnersbury Park for what was their biggest UK show to date.Curry was set to take to the stage after earlier performances from Loathe, Wargasm and Spiritbox, though announced at the last minute that he had been forced to pull out of the event as he had lost his voice.According to an update, he debated whether or not to power through with the set in West London, but ultimately decided against it as he didn’t want to “risk further injury” or deliver a lacklustre performance. He also ensured that those disappointed would be accounted for, as he plans to bring the energy at the 2024 edition of Reading & Leeds.“To all my fans in London I apologise but I won’t be able to perform tonight due to losing my voice,” he began his statement on Instagram stories.“I think everyone knows how crazy I go when performing but the back-to-back shows have taken a toll on me, I don’t want to risk further injury to it or give a half-ass show… I’ll make it up to you at Reading & Leeds… that much I do promise.

KoRn have performed in London for the first time in seven years, and taken to the stage for their biggest UK show to date. Check out footage of the gig below, as well as the full setlist.Held last night (August 11) in the UK capital, the gig was the final of a trio of huge summer 2024 UK shows that the band announced back in January – following on from slots in Scarborough and Halifax.It also arrived as part of the Gunnersbury Park outdoor gig series, and saw support coming from Denzel Curry, Wargasm, Spiritbox and Loathe.Kicking off the 16-song setlist, Jonathan Davis and co. brought the same setlist as seen in their previous 2024 shows.

Casualty star Melanie Hill took a swipe at Coronation Street, just days after hinting at making a shock return.The actress, 62, who has played the role of Siobhan McKenzie in the BBC medical drama since February, appeared on This Morning where she appeared to compare the two shows. Melanie spoke about Casualty and told hosts Rochelle Humes and Dermot O'Leary that there is "so much going on in each episode". She went on to seemingly compare the soaps, having previously starred in Coronation Street as Cathy Matthews from 2015 to 2022.

Hairy Bikers fans flocked to the streets to pay tribute to Dave Myers who heartbreakingly died in February after battling cancer for two years.

A labourer died when he was crushed by a lift he was repairing at a hospital. Sandy Noble, 33, wasn't qualified as a lift engineer and nor was he qualified to work alongside one, an inquest heard.

Coronation Street’s Claire Sweeney, 52, is swapping the cobbles for the ice rink of Dancing On Ice – although the Cassie Plummer actor admits that she made an embarrassing first impression on judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. “I took a really hard fall but I got back up and carried on for half an hour,” says Claire, who is partnered with US professional Colin Grafton.

KoRn have announced a trio of huge summer 2024 UK shows, including their biggest UK gig to date in London.The band will play the capital’s Gunnersbury Park in August alongside gigs in Scarborough and Halifax.The short run of dates will begin at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre Thursday, August 8, before they play the Live at The Piece Hall series in Halifax the following day. On Sunday, August 11, they will then play a huge outdoor London gig with Denzel Curry, Wargasm, Spiritbox and Loathe.Discussing the London gig, the biggest UK show of the band’s career, vocalist Jonathan Davis said: “We’re really excited to play a big show for our London fans in a different kind of setting.

The BBC announced last month that it would be releasing another new adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel this Christmas. Murder is Easy is a two-part thriller adapted by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre and directed by Meenu Gaur which features an all-star cast including Mathew Baynton and Morfydd Clark. The drama begins in 1954 when Fitzwilliam (David Jonnson) meets Miss Pinkerton (Penelope Wilton) on the train to London.

Becky Hill has announced a series of new outdoor shows set to take place in the UK next year.All taking place across the summer, the new dates join a run of previously announced shows that the singer will be playing across the country including shows in Cork, Belfast and New Market.The gigs also come ahead of Hill’s long-awaited new album, which is set to arrive later in 2024.The first of the eight brand-new live performances will take place at Delamere Forest in Northwich on June 13, as part of the Forest Live series. From there, she will also be taking place in the 2024 edition of the Summer sessions – performing in both Derby on July 12 and Edinburgh on August 18.Other newly announced open-air shows lined up for this summer include shows at the Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield, the Alexandra Head in Cardiff, Open Air Theatre in Scarborough and Sheffield’s Don Valley Bowl.

Paul Weller has announced details of an upcoming UK tour, set to kick off next year. Find a list of dates and ticket details below.The new run of shows follows the singer-songwriter’s recent string of live shows around Europe throughout this year, including a slot at Wembley Stadium as the support for Britpop Icons, Blur.Announced today (November 24), the tour will see Weller perform around the UK throughout Spring 2024.

Fatboy Slim has announced a UK and Ireland headline tour for next year – you can find all the details below.The Brighton DJ, musician and producer – real name Norman Cook – is due to hit the road next June for a run of eight outdoor concerts dubbed ‘Loves Summer’.Kicking off at Fairview Park in Dublin, the upcoming tour will also include performances in Cornwall, Manchester, Scarborough, Bedfordshire, Glasgow, Galway and Halifax.“Here we go again everyone… this tour covers some stunning locations, many of which I’ve never played before and I’m really excited about it. Roll on the summer,” Cook said in a statement.Tickets for the 2024 ‘Loves Summer’ shows go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (November 3) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.JUNE:14 – Fairview Park, Dublin 15 – Eden Sessions, CornwallJULY05 – Castlefield Bowl, Manchester 06 – Open Air Theatre, Scarborough 07 – Tofte Manor, Bedfordshire 20 – SWG3 Outdoors, GlasgowAUGUST09 – Galway Airport, Galway24 – The Piece Hall, HalifaxThe announcement comes after Fatboy Slim released a 25th anniversary reissue of his seminal second album ‘You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby’ (1998) to mark National Album Day earlier this month.Fatboy Slim is set to appear at the second edition of All Back to Minehead Festival, which will take place from November 10-13.