New local plan prepared in Salford following failure of full spatial framework

A young couple who spent thousands fitting their new 1920s themed bar say they are staying positive despite the pandemic delaying its opening.Curtis Whitty, 22, and Chris Tomlinson, 24, took over an old bookmakers on Market Street, Atherton, in August and have been using the time to redesign the building into a bar.But, after three different attempts to officially open The Plaza, the pair have found themselves waiting for the end of another lockdown.Curtis, who used to work as the manager of two other local bars, says around £70,000 has been spent on decorating the interior and exterior the building, including new art deco furniture, a quartz bar top and two chandeliers.While the work was underway, the original ceiling of the building was

Marilyn Manson and his manager of 25 years, Tony Ciulla, have reportedly parted ways, following allegations of abuse levelled at the musician by multiple women.Ciulla began representing Manson — real name Brian Warner — in 1996.

Communities could become cut off for days as a life-threatening "Beast from the East 2" batters the UK with up to 20ins of heavy snow and 50mph gale force winds.

Jennifer Lawrence has been left with an eye injury after a stunt went wrong during filming for a new film, it has been reported.The 30 year old American actress is said to have been injured on Friday 5 February as she filmed new flick Don’t Look Up. According to TMZ, sources said Jennifer was shooting a scene in Boston, Massachusetts with Timothée Chalamet.

direct to your inboxA mum who has been given the keys to a ‘state-of-the-art’ new council home in Oldham said it has ‘given her family a whole new world’.Oldham council has bought 19 eco-friendly, five-bedroom properties in Primrose Bank to provide affordable family accommodation in the borough.Mum-of-four Louise is one of the first residents to move into the development, and more families will be moving into seven of the homes in the coming weeks.The remaining 12 houses are due to be handed over to the town hall from the construction firm Engie Regeneration in late February.Louise said the new home had changed her and her children’s ‘future’.

The Sun reports.People in the affected areas will also have access to home testing kits in order to maximise the number of results.Worcestershire County Council has said the unspecified number of cases "cannot be traced back to international travel" and has urged everyone over 18 these postcodes to get tested.The authority confirmed the Covid-19 patients who tested positive with the variant, were self-isolating and contact tracing had taken place.Scientists are concerned that the South Africa variant spreads more easily than others and may be resistant to vaccines. But there is no evidence it is any more harmful.

Salma Hayek took a walk on the wild side on Friday when she shared a photo of herself rocking an entirely new look.The Hollywood star, 54, switched her bouncy brunette locks for two long braids which went all the way down to her waist. MORE: Salma Hayek stuns in a crop top with sky high heels and does tequila shotsShe wore a black, lace dress over a white fishnet top as she leaned against a colourful wall with the sun shining down on her.  WATCH: Salma Hayek is unrecognisable in new movie Bliss Salma's outfit wasn’t for a casual beach outing however, it was for her role in her new movie, Bliss.The actress captioned the photo: "Meet Isabel. The character I play in #bliss.

Two more postcodes will be given door-to-door "surge" Covid testing after the South Africa variant was detected.

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin was criticised after years of claiming the Spanish island of Majorca was her birthplace, when in fact she was born and raised in Boston. Hilaria, 37, also went by the name of Hillary and only legally changed her name to Hilaria when she married her husband.

Call Me By Your Name star Armie Hammer has been dropped by his agency and publicist following recent social media controversy.Last month, screenshots were shared on social media of Hammer allegedly privately messaging explicit content on Facebook and Instagram.Since the messages began circulating, Hammer has dropped out of his role in Lionsgate comedy Shotgun Wedding opposite Jennifer Lopez, and is also leaving upcoming Godfather miniseries The Offer with Paramount.“I’m not responding to these bullshit claims but in light of the vicious and spurious online attacks against me,” Hammer said in a statement after he left Shotgun Wedding.

direct to your inboxFrom April, the DWP will be changing how much millions of people on benefits in the UK get paid.The State Pension will rise by 2.5%, while benefits will rise by 0.5%.The changes are set to come into place on April 12.Below is the Daily Record's comprehensive summary of the new weekly benefit rates for 2021 to 2022 and the increased amount, listed in alphabetical order to make it easier to find the one you’re looking for.Weekly rates are shown, unless otherwise stated.Care ComponentMobility componentApril 2021 rate: £114.70 (from £114.15)Daily Living ComponentMobility ComponentStandard allowanceSingleCoupleChild ElementsDisabled Child AdditionsLimited Capability for WorkCarer For the full list of DWP benefit increases,

Coldplay have reportedly been working on a new album called ‘Music Of The Spheres’.According to The Sun, a source close to the band has confirmed that they have been recording new music throughout the coronavirus lockdown which is set to feature on what will be their ninth studio album.“Chris and co. have been dropping hints for a while but now it’s finally getting off the ground,” the source said.

A new batch of PS5s has lasted just minutes before selling out as the rush for consoles continues.

The new docu-series Framing Britney Spears has shed light on the pop star's infamous conservatorship struggle, which launched the #FreeBritney movement.Britney, 39, is locked in a legal battle to get her father Jamie removed as her conservator - a role he has had since 2008 after her notorious breakdown.Now people in her orbit have come out to discuss Britney's mental acuity, with a former backup dancer and tour director saying: 'That idea that Britney is a puppet who just gets moved around and gets told what to do is incredibly inaccurate.'In the documentary produced by the New York Times the pop star's friend and ex-assistant Felicia Culotta said she knows 'firsthand' what Britney is 'capable of.' Laid bare:The new docu-series Framing

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn Birkhead showed off an otherworldly resemblance to her late mother on a new 20/20 documentary special.The 14-year-old girl looked nearly identical to her late mother in newly filmed footage as she retraced her mother's roots while on a road trip with her fatherLarry Birkhead, 48.The special, Tragic Beauty, juxtaposes Birkhead's trip with Smith's life story, which came to an end on February 8, 2007, from a drug overdose when she was only 39.

She was one of the first stars to join the cast of David O. Russell's mystery-shrouded new film.And Margot Robbie didn't clear up many questions about the new project when she was seen on its Los Angeles set on Friday while looking nearly unrecognizable in black wig.Joining the 30-year-old Suicide Squad star was acting legend Robert De Niro, 77, who was seen carrying an adorable dog in his arms.

Captain Sir Tom Moore's loving family have revealed the NHS fundraising hero would have wished for a "small" funeral.

It has been over a decade since Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries began dating after they met in December 2010.

Eric Bailly is facing a race against time to prove himself fit for Manchester United's game against Everton this weekend.

Owen Farrell against Finn Russell provides a fascinating sub-plot to tonight’s Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham.

Call My Agent! on Netflix. Corde du roi means cloth of kings, though I’d like to rename it corde du reine in honour of the cool women who have worn this mighty fabric, from Jane Birkin to Jane Fonda and all those who donned corduroy breeches in the Land Army during the Second World War.I am fond of hardworking fabrics and corduroy with its raised ribs or grooves (known as “wales”) is designed to last for decades.