Royal Mail workers form picket line outside Oldham depot as ‘summer’s biggest strike’ gets underway

Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television’s is working on Payback, a six-part crime drama for the UK’s ITV and Britbox International. Morven Christie, Peter Mullan and Prasanna Puwanarajah are leading the cast, and screenwriter Debbie O’Malley is writing.

BBC Breakfast stars past and present have been leading tributes to one of the show's former hosts Bill Turnbull following his death. His passing was announced in a statement from his family on Thursday morning (September 1).

Maya Jama has reportedly split from her fiancé Ben Simmons eight months after the pair got engaged.The 28 year old British presenter, who was recently tipped to take over Love Island hosting duties from Laura Whitmore, and Ben, 26, are said to have struggled with juggling their busy work schedules. The pair have been doing long distance as Maya lives in London while NBA star Ben is based in Brooklyn.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV has commissioned “Line of Duty” and “Bodyguard” creator Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television to produce crime thriller series “Payback” with BritBox International as co-production partner. The six-part series stars Morven Christie (“The Bay”), Peter Mullan (“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”), Prasanna Puwanarajah (“Ten Percent”) and Derek Riddell (“Industry”). Written by Debbie O’Malley (“Call the Midwife”), “Payback” follows Lexie Noble (Christie) as she becomes entangled in a police operation to topple a notorious crime lord, Cal Morris (Mullan). The drama will be filmed in Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams has revealed what he really thought of Prince William and Duchess Kate after sitting behind them in the Royal Box at this year's Wimbledon.MORE: Exclusive: David Walliams why he keeps him out of the spotlightThe Little Britain creator, 51, shared his delight at the seating plan of the epic tournament which saw him and his mother Kathleen within touching distance of the Duke and Duchess.WATCH: David Walliams films inside beautiful London home"It was quite a good seating plan actually, me and my mum were behind William and Kate who were both very easy to talk to, it was very nice and because we were sat there for quite a long time, it was natural to chat a lot," the star exclusively revealed to HELLO!READ: Exclusive: David Walliams reveals fatherhood has 'really transformed' Simon CowellSEE: David Walliams shares hilarious photos from 'honeymoon'"[You keep the conversation] light. [We chatted about] the Jubilee, I'd been skiing where they had been skiing, just chatting, it was just easy you know - my mum was really happy! David and his mum were sat behind the royals"Then you just have all the people from around the world texting you going 'how the hell are you in the royal box' it was nice.

smuggling cocaine out of Colombia after admitting to knowing the contents in a brand new tell-all interview.Sainsbury was caught with 5.8kg of cocaine, stashed in 18 headphone boxes inside her suitcase, when boarding a flight from Bogota to London in April 2017.The drug mule was initially sentenced to six years in the notorious El Buen Pastor female prison in Bogota but was released early in April 2020. READ MORE: Cartel chop up victim and dump remains in 3 locations with warning to El Chapo's sons The drug mule has given a number of interviews from behind bars and while on bail in South America, where she claimed she was innocent - but in an interview with 7News Spotlight, she has finally come clean."I knew what was in it," the smuggler confessed about the vast quantity of cocaine found in her bag, shown in the trailer for the programme which is set to air tonight.Sainsbury revealed to the TV channel that her part in a "worldwide syndicate supplying drugs to Aussie suburbs" left her scared for her life and concerned for her family.7News Spotlight is set also to reveal details of a huge organised crime operation involving Sainsbury, who ended up spending more than two years in jail for her crimes.This latest confession comes after numerous protestations where Sainsbury insisted she was innocent, including an interview with 60 Minutes that took place shortly after her imprisonment at the notorious prison in the Colombian capital.The ex-fitness instructor claimed she was transporting documents and not the vast quantity of drugs found on her person.The convicted smuggler then claimed she had proof of her innocence, but that it was locked away on a phone she couldn't remember the PIN for.She has also alleged she had been

Love Island fans were quick to flood Dami Hope's latest post with compliments as he reunited with girlfriend Indiyah Polack. The pair have reminded quiet on social media than their fellow finalists but were finally seen back together this week - just as Indiyah shared two major announcements.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will personally intervene today in a bid to stop waves of strike action among council workers.

Diana Jenkins lashed out at Sutton Stracke during a group trip to Aspen, Colorado, on Wednesday's episode of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills on Bravo.The 48-year-old show newcomer blasted Sutton, 50, for previously peppering her with questions after she came to a party shortly after suffering a miscarriage.'She came after me when I was f***ing bleeding,' Diana said. 'After the whole experience, she came after me when I was on the f***ing floor.

Seal was spotted this Wednesday cuddling up to his daughter Leni Klum, 18, as they arrived at the US Open in New York.The duo swung by the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens to see such luminaries as Serena Williams play.While outside the venue, Seal, 59, who brought up Leni with his ex-wife Heidi Klum, wrapped an affectionate arm around his adopted eldest child. Side by side: Seal was spotted this Wednesday cuddling up to his daughter Leni Klum, 18, as they arrived at the US Open in New YorkLeni glowed with happiness as she threw both her arms around Seal before they made their way to the US Open.Seal was summertime chic in a pair of white trousers that matched his hat as he headed into the stadium with Leni by his side.

Lesa Milan and Caroline Stanbury tore into each other on Wednesday during the first part of The Real Housewives of Dubai reunion on Bravo.'Let me know when you can run a successful business, I can teach you,' Lesa, 33, hissed at Caroline, 46.'You steal designs,' Caroline shot back. 'I've got proof, too.' Together again: Lesa Milan and Caroline Stanbury tore into each other on Wednesday during the first part of The Real Housewives of Dubai reunion on Bravo'I don't steal designs,' Lesa said.

David Furnish and Elton John are currently enjoying the last days of summer on board a yacht in the South of France, and whilst they have been joined by several friends, such as Elizabeth Hurley and David Walliams – their sons, Zachary and Elijah, have also joined in on the fun.MORE: Elton John and Britney Spears shock fans with Tiny Dancer coverTaking to Instagram on Wednesday, David shared an incredibly rare photo of them, and it showed Zachary and Elijah being incredibly brave and jumping off the yacht onto the sea.WATCH: Elton John's sons ski like pros in unbelievable videoThe three of them can be seen with their hands up in the air whilst one of his boys is already mid-air. The family will have been counting down the days to their holiday together after a difficult year for Elton, which saw him take a break from his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour amid health issues, including a fall that required surgery, and catching Covid in January.RELATED: Elizabeth Hurley stuns in pink low-cut swimsuit as she relaxes on board a yachtREAD: Elton John makes fans tearful after sharing big news – 'I'm so excited'Since then, however, Elton has revealed that he is in "top health" and a picture shared by the singer on his Twitter shows him looking better than ever, kitted out head to toe in Gucci.

With multiple strikes taking place across different unions over the past couple of months, the issue has been a topic of hot debate.

The cast of Bravo's Real Housewives of New Jersey will feature a few new faces when Season 13 debuts.Newcomers Rachel Fuda and Danielle Cabral will be introduced as new main cast members, according to a new Page Six report.Jackie Goldscheider, who has been a main cast member since her debut in Season 9, has now been demoted to the 'friend' role this season. New cast: The cast of Bravo's Real Housewives of New Jersey will feature a few new faces when Season 13 debuts Rachel and Danielle: Newcomers Rachel Fuda and Danielle Cabral (above) will be introduced as new main cast members, according to a new Page Six reportFuda and Cabral will join mainstays Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Jennifer Aydin, Dolores Catania and Margaret Josephs as the regular cast members.Fuda was brought into the group through Gorga, and will essentially replace Goldscheider as a main cast member.

Madonna is getting real about her past relationships. In a video shared to the music legend's YouTube channel, Madonna answered 50 questions from fans about her new album, , as well as about her life and career.When asked about a decision she now feels wasn't the best idea, Madonna kept it short and sweet.«Getting married,» she said.

Maya Jama has reportedly split from her fiancé Ben Simmons eight months after getting engaged. The British presenter, 28, and the basketball star, 26, have struggled with their busy schedules and long distance - with Simmons based in Brooklyn and Jama in the UK. 'While they both care for each other so much, they truly gave it their all and realize that they just come from two different worlds,' a source told NY Post of the breakup, adding that it was 'one of the hardest decisions of their lives.' Split! Maya Jama has reportedly split from her fiancé Ben Simmons eight months after getting engaged, as the couple struggled with their busy schedules and long distance; Pictured 2022'It’s been a difficult time for them,' the insider went on, 'They now understand they don’t have the time they thought to dedicate to this relationship.' 'After many long nights and hours of heartfelt talks, they finally realized as much as they love each other, their nonstop careers and endless travel have made it incredibly impossible to make it work,' the source added.The unnamed source also revealed that the couple 'had no idea the challenges they would face when handling all the logistics of making a life together in two countries.' Different: 'They truly gave it their all and realize that they just come from two different worlds,' a source told NY Post, adding it was 'one of the hardest decisions of their lives'; Pictured 2021 The duo reportedly hope to stay in each other’s lives, as 'there is a lot of love between them.' Earlier this month the couple quashed break-up rumors as the basketball player shared a loved-up snap of the pair.It came after a source claimed the pair's relationship had hit the rocks after Maya decided she wanted to

ITV soap opera Coronation Street where he has played the shopkeeper regularly since 1999. Yet the pressures of his job have at times got the better of him and back in 2004, Harkishin was pictured ingesting cocaine from a kitchen worktop, with the photographs soon hitting the headlines. Embroiled in scandal, rumours about Harkishin's future on Coronation Street were called into question, but after a meeting with bosses at Granada, both actor and production company recognised he had "some problems".

Another cast member has decided to leave Dancing with the Stars.

Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna plugged one of her famous friends on her Instagram page this week.The 59-year-old reality star slid her enviably svelte frame into a Marc Jacobs sweatsuit and accessorized with a matching hat.Sharpening her unmistakable features with makeup, she pulled an exaggerated pout while striking a pose in her backyard for social media.  Hello, gorgeous: Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna plugged one of her famous friends, Marc Jacobs, on her Instagram page this week'Having a major @themarcjacobs moment,' she captioned, prompting Marc to gush in the comments: 'Always a major LISARINNA moment!' Lisa and Marc have been pals for years, and in 2019 rang in the Fourth Of July by doing 'goat yoga' together at the Chateau Marmont. They were joined on their outing by Marc's husband Char Defrancesco and The Matrix filmmaker Lana Wachowski. 'I've had the BEST WEEK!!!! LIVING MY BEST LIFE!!!! OMG!!!!!! @themarcjacobs @chardefrancesco I ADORE YOU!!!!!!!' Lisa effervesced on her Instagram.  Wow: Lisa and Marc have been pals for years, and in 2019 rang in the Fourth Of July by doing 'goat yoga' together at the Chateau Marmont  As its name somewhat suggests, 'goat yoga' is a class in which goats are allowed to wander among the students as they work through their poses.Lisa's latest post comes less than a week after she rang in her silver wedding anniversary to LA Law actor Harry Hamlin, 70.Posting a throwback snap of her kissing Harry at the altar, she wrote: ''#tbt 25 years ago.