Man, 79, slashed as two injured in early morning knife attack on bus

hereManchester Crown Court heard the DJ had been outside the bar for a cigarette at about 2am on February 15.Another man made comments about his Rolex watch and asked to try it on, prosecutor Colin Buckle said.He refused, and Pridding-Bell threw a punch at him.Pridding-Bell stepped back and lifted up his top, showing the handle of a knife.Shortly after Pridding-Bell left in a car.Later that night, the victim received a 'threatening' message on Instagram from Pridding-Bell.The victim replied to the message, saying 'do you think you can violate me?'Pridding-Bell replied: "Yes I can."The pair exchanged messages and talked about having a fight.Pridding-Bell, of Chichester Road, Hulme, was arrested the following month.He was remanded in custody

Baz Luhrmann is looking forward to “taking care of business” on his Elvis Presley biopic after Tom Hanks emerges from his two-week quarantine in Australia.Work on the project ground to a halt earlier this year (2020) when Hanks, who will play Elvis’ manager Colonel Tom Parker in the film, and his actress wife Rita Wilson fell ill with the coronavirus.Hanks was spotted arriving Down Under again earlier this month (September 2020), and now director Luhrmann has confirmed in a statement to Variety that they are gearing up to restart work on the film.“We’re back to, as Elvis liked to say, ‘taking care of business!’ ” he said.

Manchester United star Fred has given his thoughts on the competition with new arrival Donny van de Beek as well as teasing “more signings”. The Brazilian is about to enter his third season with the Red Devils, impressing fans last year in his 48 appearances.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Bothwell man banned from his mother’s home is back behind bars after defying the court order for a third time.Thomas Lambert was just out of jail when he went to the house in Morven Way, looking for money.Lambert, 41, appeared from custody at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week.He admitted breaching bail conditions by going to his mother’s home during the afternoon of Saturday, September 5.His lawyer, Ali Murray, said Lambert had served a jail sentence for breaching the order on a previous occasion.Mr Murray explained: “He was released on Friday and was homeless that night.“He went to his mum’s house the next day, looking for money.“She is aged 75 and

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorEXCLUSIVE: Entertainment industry veteran Allen Shapiro and long-time investor John Howard have launched Celebrands, a company that will create, acquire and grow consumer facing brands with celebrity owners and partners, the duo tells Deadline.They will be growing a business that started earlier with principal investments in three celebrity brands, Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation American Gin, Khloe Kardashian’s clothing line Good American and Kim Kardashian West’s intimate apparel venture, Skims.Celebrands has closed on approximately $90 million in financing with $89 million from investors including Endeavor Group, Saban Capital and Clementine Investments as well as Howard and Shapiro.

straight to your inbox Kevin De Bruyne would not have become the player he is had he not teamed up with Pep Guardiola. That is the view of Vincent Kompany, the Manchester City midfielder’s former teammate for both club and country, who has revealed he pulled out all the stops to attract his countryman to Manchester in 2015 – when Bayern Munch and Paris St Germain were also in the hunt.

Molly-Mae Hague was left feeling self conscious and worried after men shouted abuse at her in the street.The Love Island star had been filming for her 'day in the life' video blog when the incident happened.The 21-year-old had been vlogging as she browsed around Zara and Topshop but it came to an abrupt end and Molly-Mae retreated away. Take a tour of your favourite star’s home, see glamorous shoots and read exclusive interviews with OK!’s daily newsletter Speaking to the camera, she explained: “Guys I’m way too embarrassed to vlog out in public.

Rochdale. She was driving along Red Cross Street when she was approached by a stranger at around 2pm on Sunday, September 6.The woman drove the man towards Peel Street where he asked her stop, before turning and threatening her with a knife.Police say the man ran off with the woman's handbag.

straight to your inbox Kevin De Bruyne has dispelled any doubts about his future at Manchester City. The Blues midfielder expressed concerns about his career when City still had the Uefa ban hanging over them, saying he might have to think about what to do if that punishment had stayed in place.

Vincent Kompany has revealed he did not rate Kevin De Bruyne when he first saw the Manchester City superstar play.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The man at the helm of Perth Concert Hall has announced they hope to pilot some live audience events in autumn.But Horsecross Arts chief executive Nick Williams this week told councillors uncertainty due to COVID left him and his team with real difficulty in trying to plan anything.Mr Williams was providing an update to Perth and Kinross Council’s scrutiny committee on Wednesday.The Horsecross chief executive, responsible for Perth Theatre and Perth Concert Hall, said he and his colleagues were “very sceptical” they would be able to open venues any time soon.He said this left them with the “difficulty in planning for anything at the moment.”But that has

Manchester City as the most powerful force in English football. The fellow countrymen are now close friends after becoming legends at both club and international level.But Kompany insists he didn't think de Bruyne was good enough when the midfielder joined the Belgium squad for the first time back in 2010.De Bruyne has just been named PFA Player of the Year, but Komany once feared the 29-year-old might not make it to the top.He said: "I must say he came into the national team when he was very, very young and at the time he really didn't leave a good impression with me."I don't know.

Manchester United to hold showdown talks with club bosses. Greenwood drove to the club's Carrington training complex today for the first time since being kicked out of the England squad for breaching Covid-19 protocols.

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straight to your inboxAhead of the release of FIFA 21 in October, EA have revealed the top 100 highest-rated players on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, with nine Man City players included in the list.Perhaps unsurprisingly, Kevin De Bruyne is the highest-rated City star to make the list, coming in at number four and behind only Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski.De Bruyne managed 16 goals and 23 assists last season, winning PFA Men's Player of the Year for his efforts, despite City finishing second.Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling also feature inside the top 20, while Ederson, Aymeric Laporte, Bernardo Silva, Kyle Walker, Riyad Mahrez and Rodri feature inside the top 100.Get the latest breaking Man City news and analysis every

Marcus Rashford has fired a warning at Liverpool on the eve of the new season, claiming Manchester United are desparate to close the gap on their arch-rivals.

Television presenter Phillip Schofield mistakenly told one This Morning viewer she had won £250,000 live on-air.

Rihanna? The superstar's beauty brand, Fenty Beauty, is offering a three-piece mystery box for an incredible price — and for a limited time.Part of the Fenty Beauty University weekly drops, this special offer contains the Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer and two additional mystery items that work with all skin tones. You can score it for just $38 (a $75 value) now through Sept.

Premier League title on September 12. When Leeds United take on Jurgen Klopp's side at Anfield on Saturday, it will be the first time a Liverpool side has begun the season as champions since 1990.

HOLLY Willoughby has said she faces the prospect of only being able to invite either her mum or dad for Christmas. Under the government's strict new clampdown measures no more than six people will be allowed to meet up at home.

Manchester United need to shift their focus away from Jadon Sancho before the summer transfer window shuts next month. The Red Devils may have secured the signing of Netherlands international Donny van de Beek, but supporters have been crying out for both Sancho as well as defensive reinforcement.