Manchester Airport mayhem 'an example of Covid's re-emergence' as sub-variant surges, Wigan health boss warns

Cristiano Ronaldo very rarely needs to be given any incentive to perform, but he may have been given just that ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Brighton this weekend.

It might be another grey, dull day in Greater Manchester, but the weekend is forecast to be warmer and brighter.

Coronation Street fans think they know exactly who Abi Franklin's mystery helper is. There were tears for the mechanic during Wednesday night's trip to the cobbles (May 4) as she discovered the fate of her baby son in her custody battle with Imran Habeeb.

A 12-year-old boy who has Autism has spent months out of the classroom and is now facing a new battle to get transport to his new special school. Charlie Bowe was forced to leave mainstream education just weeks into year seven as his school couldn't meet his needs, according to his family.

Great British Sewing Bee star Sara Pascoe is renowned for her talents as a comedian.The 40 year old Sewing Bee host recently welcomed her first child with Steen Raskopoulon, but it wasn't an easy journey to become a mum for the star. Sara, who is married to Australian comedian Steen, 34, announced her exciting pregnancy news in November after a few months of marriage.They conceived their child through IVF, and Sara has been open with her 264,000 followers about the journey.

Simon Cowell is reportedly set to marry fiancée Lauren Silverman in an extravagant ceremony next month.The Britain's Got Talent judge, 62, proposed to Lauren, 44, with who he shares eight year old son Eric, on a romantic holiday in Barbados at the start of the year, and Simon recently explained he would be taking control of the wedding plans. And just five months of engagement, the music mogul is said to believe that there's "no point in delaying" their nuptials.

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Lorraine Kelly has opened up on whether or not she will be replacing Anne Robinson on Countdown. Anne, 77, announced she will be taking a step back from the Channel 4 show to spend some quality time with her family on Monday (May 2).

Page 3 stunner, sometimes known by her model name of Barbi, took to her Instagram page to share the sizzling photo.It saw the 22-year-old bombshell strip off for a racy underwear advert – and fans were bowled over as they gushed over the beauty's curves.The photo saw Apollonia show off her natural curves in a yellow lace lingerie set from brand G World Intimates.This consisted of a lacy bra top, teamed with matching knickers, suspenders and garter belt.The set allowed Apollonia to show off her impressive cleavage, as well as her washboard stomach and shapely thighs.The model accessorised the underwear with her favourite silver cross necklace as well as matching bangles.She also sported immaculate makeup, which consisted of fluttery false eyelashes, white eyeliner and defined brows.Meanwhile her golden locks were scraped back into a chic half-up, half-down style.Fans went wild over the sizzling snap, with it racking up more than 8,000 likes.One exclaimed: "You look incredible," as another branded her "breathtaking".A third chimed in with the compliments, tell the model: "That colour is hot on you."The post comes after Apollonia was quizzed by fans about her curves back in March.Apollonia often likes to talk about being "natural", and so curious followers were eager to know if she'd had any work done in an Instagram Q&A at the time.However, the model insisted that she was "all natural".Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

Manchester City fans to smile about after watching their side self-destruct in the Champions League, but they may crack a smile at the expense of referee Daniele Orsato.City looked home and hosed at the Santiago Bernabeu after Riyad Mahrez had given them a 1-0 lead, 5-3 on aggregate lead. However, a brace from Rodrygo in the final six minutes of the tie turned the game on its head.Karim Benzema then converted the penalty that he won in the 95th minute to send the Santiago Bernabeu into a frenzy.

TV presenter Chris Evans mocked Sharon Osbourne on his breakfast radio show.Chris, 56, took aim at Sharon, 69, after it was announced she would return to her new hosting stint after pulling out due to her husband Ozzy’s, 73, medical scare.Chris, who hosts The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio, found it amusing that Sharon returned to the show.He told listeners: “TalkTV. There’s been a return.

Arsene Wenger says Karim Benzema's incredible form this season is due to his weight loss after the Real Madrid striker bagged a dramatic winner against Manchester City as they reached the Champions League final on Wednesday night.Benzema's form this season has been sensational, having bagged 43 goals in 43 games for Los Blancos across all competitions. The French striker also equalled a record set by Cristiano Ronaldo for most goals in a Champions League knockout campaign (ten).

Russian army will use increasingly aggressive tactics to flush out Ukrainian survivors in Mariupol as the city takes a last stand. Over two months into the war in Ukraine, Mariupol, located in the south of the country, has been one of the most heavily bombarded areas targeted by the Russian offensive.

BBC Breakfast fans are in awe over TV host Nine Warhurst's new family addition - her adorable pet kitten.Nina shared a sweet snap of her with her "new baby" on Instagram on Wednesday (May 4) and fans went wild in the comments.The BBC reporter captioned the post: "Forgot to formally introduce my new baby. I mean kitten"She spent the first 3 months with her (first) Mummy and is a happy little gal, adjusting well to life in a loving headlock."She’s been named Blaze Salford Warhurst by the kids and with that I feel she has a future in street art or organised crime."We are all smitten kittens and I’m enjoying the gender balance pit-patting my way.

Britain's Got Talent 2019 finalist Jonathan Goodwin, 42, has thanked fans for their support after it was confirmed he had been paralysed after a dangerous stint on America's Got Talent. After his partner confirmed his health in a recent podcast, Jonathan shared a photo to Instagram as he thanked fans for the messages - but he seems in good spirits. However, the star has confirmed that it's likely his injuries are permanent.

Sharon Osbourne faced a major setback this week after revealing she has tested positive for Covid.MORE: Sharon Osbourne's $12m mansion is funhouse for 11 pets - photosThe Talk star had flown back to the States to care for her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, after he came down with the virus. But, after revealing that the rocker was on the mend, Sharon confirmed on Tuesday that both she and daughter Kelly had since contracted Covid. WATCH: Sharon Osbourne reveals she has Covid after returning home to Ozzy OsbourneNow the 69-year-old has shared another update with fans, sharing a photo showing her in bed at home as she battles her ill health.READ: Sharon Osbourne's future on TV revealed after shock Covid diagnosisMORE: Jack Osbourne shares touching video of dad Ozzy amid new health updateThe image shows Sharon propped up in bed with a drip providing fluids into her arm.

Psy has dropped a performance video for his new song ‘Now’, featuring MAMAMOO singer Hwasa.The new clip, filmed in portrait mode, features both singers performing the song’s choreography in an empty white studio, save for a pair of telephone booth sets. They’re accompanied by back-up dancers, who are all adorned in similarly retro-inspired outfits.“That was such a good day / The day that I loved you so much / Now it’s gone and all that sadness is left / I miss myself so much,” they harmonise on the song’s chorus.‘Now’ is a cut from Psy’s ninth studio album ‘Psy 9th’, which dropped last week.

BBC to Channel 4 to become the new host of Countdown, in the aftermath of Anne Robinson's decision to quit. However, a new tweet from the quiz show star made his thoughts clear on the matter.Referencing an article that had been written mentioning him as a potential Countdown newcomer, he clarified his status, while aiming a cheeky dig at Dictionary Corner favourite, Susie Dent, 57."I keep reading I'm the favourite to be the new Countdown host.

Amber Heard has taken to the stand to defend herself against a $50 million defamation case brought by ex-husband Johnny Depp. As part of her testimony in court, she has claimed that she needed to clean up after her ex when he "lost control of his bowels".The actress told the court yesterday: “He passed out in his own vomit, he’d lose control of his body and everyone cleaned up after him."I cleaned up after him," Amber testified, referring to the effects that his use of opiates and other drugs, which Johnny has admitted to using during his own testimony, allegedly had on his body."Johnny on speed is very different from Johnny on opiates," Amber continued."Johnny on opiates is very different from Adderall and cocaine Johnny, which is very different from quaaludes Johnny."I had to get good at paying attention to the different versions of him."She claimed that those around him could have been enablers by not addressing his behaviour and telling the Pirates of the Caribbean star that he had a problem."No one told him.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wadeappeared every bit the loving couple as they sat courtsideat the FTX Arena in Miami, Florida on Wednesday night.As the lovebirds cozied up in their seats, they matched in mostlyall-white outfits as they enjoyed drinks with an unparalleled view of the game.Wade, who retired from theNBA in 2019 after a 16-year playing career with the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, and Cleveland Cavaliers, sported a hoodie, mustard yellow trousers and black sunglasses. Cozy: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade appeared every bit the loving couple as they sat courtside at the FTX Arena in Miami on Wednesday His spouse looked beautiful in aribbed white tank top and matching pants withruffle-hem pants.

The sudden rise of scarlet fever and chicken pox in Wigan has prompted concern from the director of public health - something she has not seen in her 14-year tenure.