Mayor Andy Burnham promises 'new era' for troubled GMP - but it could cost you

Cillian Murphy will return to our screens as Tommy Shelby once again as the sixth and final series of Peaky Blinders begins on BBC tonight.

Shocking pictures show the aftermath of an early morning fire at a Johnstone Chip Shop yesterday.

South Lanarkshire Council, along with five other local authorities, have agreed to launch a work group to promote positive behaviour.

Emmerdale actor and his family have been documenting their journey on BBC One’s Kelvin's Big Farming Adventure, but he admitted there have been struggles along the way.Speaking to journalist Kate Thornton on her podcast, White Wine Question Time, Kelvin and Liz reflected upon their lives and how they match their busy work life with their family time.Describing her husband’s personality, Liz gushed: “I love that about Kelvin.“He’s all about the family, and yes, it puts a lot of pressure on me, some of these decisions, because he has to be gone to make these moves happen for us all.“But we have to find that balance together and deep down it does get frustrating if he’s away a lot.“And we’re too busy sometimes just to have that family balance.“But at the same time, I wouldn’t change it because I wouldn’t want that same routine every single day.“I wouldn’t want that kind of 9-5 life.“That just isn’t out kind of way of life sometimes, is it?”Kelvin agreed with his wife, adding that sometimes it was necessary to take a step back to establish a balance.He compared his lifestyle to his brothers, explaining that sometimes he lacked the ability to appreciate what he had due to his ambition to chase new goals.He said: “I wish it wasn’t some days, you know?“I think my brother’s got a real structured, consistent, very content, very happy…“It’s incredible really because his aspirations… we don’t share out level of aspiration because he is very much present, very much in the moment, and just content, whereas naturally, I just chase -whether it’s a career or whatever it might be…“Not that I always want more as such but I love it and I want another one, another one.“And with that inevitably comes a lack of ability to be present and see

Sally Dynevor has said that she hopes stint on Dancing On Ice will prove that life exists after going through the menopause.The stunning Coronation Street star has opened up in an exclusive interview with Sunday Mirror about her time on the rink, and about being a 58 year old competing in the competition. Proud to represent mature women up and down the country, the Sally Metcalfe actress has said that she wants to make going through the menopause a more "positive experience", while proving that women aren't invisible when they hit 50.

Royal Family are 'terrified' and 'holding their breath' over the Queen's Covid struggles.The 95-year-old monarch tested positive for the virus last week and has not been seen in public since.In that time, the Queen's virtual engagements were also all postponed while she fought off the virus, something that a source close to the family says has left Royals deeply worried.Speaking to OK magazine, a source close to the family said that the Queen may have been diagnosed with Covid at the worst possible time. They said: “Everyone in the family is praying that Her Majesty is going to be okay.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is said to have taken steps to ensure his safety by hiring a live-in minder following a series of break-ins aimed at footballers.The 24-year-old has reportedly hired protection after team-mate Victor Lindelof's mansion was raided while his wife was at home with their three-year-old and newborn baby.The Sun report that the club have asked a security company to recruit teams that are on call 24/7, in order to keep an eye on their stars.They add that Rashford has gone one step further by having a minder move in with him, having also purchased a protection dog for £25,000.They quote a source as saying: “Marcus got a bodyguard a while ago when his profile started to rise."But now the minder has become part of the furniture.“It’s good for Marcus to know that he has someone on call 24/7 given the regularity with which footballers are being targeted and in increasingly violent ways.”Should Premier League club's hire security staff for their players? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionIt is also claimed that as well as Lindelof, two teenage stars were targeted around the turn of the year, with one choosing to move into a hotel for a few days after.It's added that another had cars and electrical items stolen after patio doors were smashed in.That has led to the new security guidelines being pushed by United, with other players saying to have taken steps similar to those of Rashford.Lindelof's wife, Maja, recently opened up about the terrifying experience that left her 'feeling hunted' when the couple's house was broken in to while Lindelof was playing against Brentford.Maja took to Instagram to say: "During Victor's game this Wednesday night we had a break-in at our house in

Kim Kardashian wowed fans with her latest display on Instagram.The Keeping Up With The Kardashians reality TV star, 41, seemed to be in good spirits for the impromptu snapping session, after returning from Milan Fashion Week.In the red-hot Instagram snap, Kim styled her raven locks into two plaited pigtails which fell down past her shoulders. As well as scraping her hair back, Kim went bare-faced for the selfie, letting her natural beauty shine through.Kim flashed a peace sign at the camera while showing off her signature pout.Looking completely fresh-faced, Kim captioned the post: "Shockingly not jet-lagged."The influencer's sexy selfie comes after TMZ reported there is allegedly enough evidence to charge Kim's ex Kanye West for "punching" a fan in Los Angeles.Video evidence showed the alleged victim Justin Poplawski laying in the street after Kanye is claimed to have made the attack.The incident took place outside Soho Warehouse, a hotel in LA, and the establishment has said that the police are "nearly finished" with their investigation.Speaking to Hollywood Unlocked about the incident, Kanye said: "I ended up getting into an altercation with the individual that wanted to make money off my autographs.

Brits' phones if their life is in danger.Following a trial last summer, the UK Government is set to launch a nationwide service which will notify people based on location if they are at risk due to a nearby incident. In an emergency, every phone and tablet in the affected area will receive an alert with advice about how to avoid the danger and stay safe, WalesOnline reports.Testing in 2021 proved successful in pinging out notifications without even having people's phone numbers and the plan is expected to roll out across the country in a matter of months.In an emergency, mobile phone masts in the surrounding area will broadcast an alert.

BBC Breakfast host Victoria Derbyshire grilled the Secretary of State for the Armed Forces about how the UK can help civilians in a tense Ukraine refugees row. Ben Thompson and the 53-year-old broadcaster helmed the popular BBC One morning show on Saturday as they updated viewers on the latest developments of the Russian invasion in Ukraine,During the three-hour show, the co-hosts discussed the devastating situation at length, with emotional scenes from reporters on the ground, as locals fled cities such as Kyiv.In order to shed some light on what the UK can do to help the huge wave of refugees seeking asylum during the mum-of-two welcomed MP James Heappey onto the show via video link.But their heated discussion left the presenter with more questions than she started with as she grilled the politician as to whether or not the UK would allow Ukrainian immigrants into the country as refugees.It’s fair to say the party member was frazzled by the hard-hitting question while thousands of civilians prepare to take up arms and fight to protect their country from Putin’s invasion.In order to get a clear answer from the government, the journalist asked the politician point blank if UK would open its boarders to those in need at this desperate time.The presenter said: “I’m asking you, will England accept Ukrainians wanting to flee to safety? And if so, how many Ukranians?”In an attempt to avoid the uncomfortable questions, James replied: “Sorry, I thought I had been clear; I don’t know the answer to that question.

BBC’s Peaky Blinders is an undisputed hit, with fans up and down the country preparing to tune in to the sixth and final series of the programme.The show, set in 1920s Birmingham, follows the fortunes of the Shelby family - a hard-working and fearsome gang.Their criminal origins are based in bookmaking, although as the drama progresses they move into a range of different industries from factories and gin to politics.Every member of the family is as rich, wild, complex and terrifying as the next, but each in very different ways.But did this larger than life gang of likeable murderers exist, and are the characters based on real people?The Peaky Blinders were real, however, they were different in real life to how they’re portrayed by the BBC, with many elements of their story disputed by historians.First off, the real Peaky Blinders are thought to have operated in the 1890s, not the 1920s - making them a pre-war rather than post-war outfit.Despite this, the Liverpool Echo says that some of the criminal activities the TV gangs are based on happened in the 1920s and 1930s, meaning what you see in the show is a hybrid of different parts of British history.Another difference it that the famous blades in the hats are actually most likely just a grisly rumour, with no evidence suggesting that they actually did this.What is more likely to be true, however, is that in the tough urban centres of England street gangs emerged, taking control of industries like betting.The gang is instead more likely to have earned its name through the snappy way its members dressed; like in the show they're believed to have worn a flat cap, suits and waistcoats with brass buttons.The dapper look of the Peakys still carries meaning to this day - people

Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo shared an Instagram post of the two engaging in a racy kiss on his yacht.The Paris Saint-Germain star posted a birthday message to his spouse on social media, saying: “Happy birthday to my life. Have a beautiful day.

Lady Gaga has consistently sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry. From provocative lyrics to wild outfits, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta has touched the lives of her adoring audience and never fails to make a statement, whether you like it or not.

OnlyFans – a sexy subscription site – has made millions and is now “set for life”. Kaya Corbridge, 25, who went to university in Leeds, was made £2.1million as a content creator on the app since she joined in 2017.The ex-student, from Lancashire, has a whopping 98.3k subscribers who each pay her a monthly amount to access her photos and videos.And, she’s revealed that she’s been sent plenty of unusual requests – from feet photos to eating videos and even asking her to pretend to be a giant.

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster admitted he "didn't have a lot to do" during their goalless draw with Manchester United on Saturday.

A Mancunian who was stranded in Ukraine after visiting his girlfriend has described their terrifying border crossing to safety.

Jennifer Metcalfe has candidly opened up on co-parenting her son Daye with her ex Greg Lake and how she plans to have more children. Hollyoaks actress Jennifer, 38, ended her eight year relationship with Greg in 2020. Announcing the news in August 2020, Jennifer wrote on her Instagram page: "Greg and I decided to part ways amicably a couple months ago.

direct to your inboxMore than 300,000 people have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine so far in Greater Manchester.As of Tuesday (January 26), 309,469 first doses of the vaccine had been administered and 96pc of care homes have now been offered the vaccine.Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has praised the progress of the rollout, saying the region is in a good position to reach the mid-February deadline.There are around 560,000 people in the four highest priority groups which includes care home residents, health and social care staff and all over-70s.It comes after reports in the last 24 hours that the supply of vaccine into the North West could be reduced by a third in the early weeks of February.The mayor said he was

direct to your inboxAndy Burnham says Greater Manchester’s flood defences worked far better than in 2015 last night thanks to subsequent investment and good planning - making its resilience in the face of Storm Christoph a ‘good news story’.But he admitted a ‘bigger look’ would now need to be taken at the Mersey.Hundreds of people had to be evacuated overnight in south Manchester as record rainfall saw the river come within a couple of centimetres of overtopping late yesterday.

called out the parcels as 'woefully inadequate' and 'just not good enough'. It came after one mum shared a photo of what she received in her food box, with the contents including a loaf of bread, two carrots, two bananas, a single tomato, one can of beans and a small amount of pasta.

direct to your inboxWanted: A top cop to rescue the reputation of a massive police force from a string of high-profile disasters.When mayor Andy Burnham office places an ad on the recruitment pages for a new chief constable of GMP later this month, it probably won't use such words, but not many would argue with him if it did.The force is at its lowest point.Former chief constable Ian Hopkins was forced out of his £200,000-a-year job just before Christmas following a series of calamities, most tellingly that government inspectors had been through the books and estimated 80,000 crimes hadn't been recorded in one year.The force's new computer system, Integrated Operational Policing System (iOPS), has been dogged by problems since it was