'Our friendship got me through the loneliness of lockdown'

coronavirus. Campaigner Dr Hari Shukla is "excited" to be the first to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on Tuesday.His appointment to get the jab will be at 8am at the Royal Infirmary in Newcastle, it will make him the first person in the North East to get the vaccine.The pensioner who lives in Chapel House is looking forward to it – he said: "I feel very comfortable and happy to be the first one."As far as I'm concerned, I'm excited about it."We were waiting for this vaccine for a very long time."The race relations campaigner's wife Ranju Shukla will also be lining up to get the shot on Tuesday morning.

Police are hunting thieves who nicked a family’s frozen Christmas turkey.The turkey was stolen from a garden shed in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, which was raided sometime between Saturday and Sunday.Police Constable Neale Gawthorpe said: "At this time of year freezers are full of food for the holiday season and now one family has been left without their festive fare, including their Christmas turkey."I would appeal to anyone who may have seen anything, including someone in the area carrying a large quantity of frozen meat get in touch."Also, if anyone is offered a quantity of meat, including a large turkey, please get in touch."Police Scotland North East Police Division said: "We are appealing for information following a housebreaking in

Luke Combs surprised fans by sharing a brand new track to social media on Sunday, Dec. 6.

Christine McCarthy, the Senior EVP and Chief Financial Officer at Disney, has extended her contract with the company until the end of 2022, Disney said in a regulatory filing Monday. It comes as she has been a key communicator with Wall Street about Disney’s streaming pivot and efforts to manage through the Covid-19 crisis.

Courteney Cox shared a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram to reveal just how she pulled off the recreation of a scene from her most iconic role. In celebration of Thanksgiving this year, Cox shared a video of herself dancing to the "Friends" theme song, wearing a raw turkey on her head with a pair of large sunglasses.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“Songbird,” the Michael Bay-produced pandemic thriller that is headed straight to streaming in North America, will be given an in-cinema release in Japan. The rights pickup was the first acquisition by the newly-formed theatrical distribution arm of Japanese pay-TV leader Wowow.The film takes place years in the future, in which a mutated strand of coronavirus, called COVID-23, continues to wreak havoc on the world’s population.

Rita Ora's dad has reportedly told her what he thinks about the controversy surrounding her 30th birthday bash.

Lindsey Vonn is all about equality. The Olympic skier made headlines last Christmas when she proposed to fiance P.K.

Kim Kardashian is showing off the cool gadget that she uses as a baby monitor at home!

Gwen Stefani released a new single entitled Let Me Reintroduce Myself on Monday, which will reportedly feature on her fifth studio album.The track is a ska and reggae-influenced pop song with multiple references to her early career with No Doubt and her subsequent solo ventures.At one point in the song, she references her 2004 chart-topping track Hollaback Girl with the line, 'And it tastes great, I already gave you bananas.' Back at it: Gwen Stefani released a brand new single on Monday entitled Let Me Reintroduce MyselfThe singer also makes it clear in the lyrics that she is beginning a new chapter of her career with the single.She sings: 'Binge on my music for days ’cause I’ve been here for years.' The song was first announced on

Fox News contributor Joe Concha pointed out the “irony” Monday of “Saturday Night Live” cast member and Staten Island native Pete Davidson mocking the owner of Mac’s Public House, who has defied Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s coronavirus restrictions by staying open.

Two cousins, ages 12 and 7, took a Range Rover belonging to one of their parents from a New York City home and ended up near the border shared by New Jersey and Delaware on Monday, authorities said.  Police officers from the 106th Precinct in Queens received reports of the stolen vehicle around 10 a.m. A parent said the two kids had taken the vehicle after they had reviewed home surveillance footage.

.The Monty Python member discovered a problem with his mitral valve - a small flap that stops blood flowing the wrong way around the heart - five years ago.It had not affected his general fitness until earlier last year, he said."Recently, though, I have felt my heart having to work harder and have been advised it's time to have the valve repaired, " he wrote on his websiteAccording to the NHS, a leaking mitral valve - known as mitral regurgitation - can cause dizziness, breathlessness, tiredness and chest pain, and can potentially lead to an irregular and fast heartbeat, high blood pressure and heart failure.The star since the surgery has enjoyed long walks on Hampstead Heath and spending time with friends.His work commitments didn’t fully

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge travelled to Edinburgh today as part of their three-day tour of the UK.

Amazon Cyber Monday sale.Among other things, it's time to shop Skechers. If you're in the market, now's the time to give your shoe game an upgrade with some fresh shoes from Skechers at a discount.

Miley Cyrus has had enough of having her mental health judged by her physical appearance.The iconic star has reinvented herself throughout her career, now with the release of her rock album   Plastic Hearts , and the start of a new era that was marked by her trend-setting mullet.The singer has never been shy with experimenting new looks, however she is now opening up about how the media‘s obsession with her looks has affected her.Miley started changing her style at the beginning of the year and went for an even shorter cut in May, posting a photo on Instagram captioned “the mullet is officially back,” describing it as “edgy and spiky.”From her brunette locks at the beginning of her career, to the gorgeous pixie cut that shocked her fans,

Jamie Carragher has laid into Paul Pogba, instructing Manchester United to "get rid of him".

Courteney Cox recreated her Friends raw turkey dance for Thanksgiving this year and now she’s explaining just what went into making that moment happen.The Cougar Town alum, 56, reprised the iconic moment from a 1998 episode of the sitcom last month, showing herself dancing with the raw bird on her head in a video as she wished everyone well over the holiday.“Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I hope you’re having a great day. I’m feeling so thankful,” she said via Instagram on November 26.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged his Manchester United players to prove their big-game worth by securing their Champions League knockout place.

Colin Farrell seems to be getting ready for a new furry friend on Monday.The True Detective actor, 44, looked brawny while picking up some things from an LA Petco.Colin showed off his arms in a white tank top as he carried a seven level cat tree and a fluffy bed. The cat's meow: Colin Farrell grabbed some supplies for a new pet on MondayKeeping the outfit low-key, he donned Adidas track pants, matching sneakers and a backwards cap.After getting feline supplies it was time for a cup of coffee, so Colin grabbed a cup of Joe from a nearby cafe.