Schools could close a week early for Christmas to stop Covid infection spike

The latest plans setting out where 165,000 homes will be built across Greater Manchester over the next 15 years have been submitted to the government.

Plans for a new Aldi store in a busy Tameside retail park have been recommended for refusal over concerns of congested roads and an ‘uninspiring design’ – but the company says it will appeal.

Music’s hottest new couple just put out a new music video.

A former NHS doctor has appeared in court accused of manslaughter over the death of a patient at the Royal Oldham Hospital.

Work is being carried out on the old Cornerhouse building in Manchester city centre after officials warned it could 'potentially collapse'.

Dermot O'Leary was left cringing and issuing an apology after an 'awkward' moment with Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy on This Morning.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has shared a gushing tribute to her time on Strictly Come Dancing after being made champion for a second time.

50 Cent doesn’t mind poking fun at himself.

Supermarket giant Tesco has been flooded with praise after shoppers discovered a 'brilliant' detail on its Valentine's Day cards.

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has admitted that he prefers to play as a box-to-box-type midfielder after making his first start for Everton on Saturday.

Instagram story of the beautiful white bouquets on her kitchen side in view of her 2.1 million followers.She captioned the post: "@brooklynbeckham I love you soooo much." (sic)On reading the note on the flowers it reads: "Happy Valentine's baby x."You are my best friend and you deserve to have the best day."You continue to make me the happiest man in the world and I cannot wait to call you my wife xx."You are going to be the best mum in the world and I am so lucky to call you mine xx."The pair spoke about their wedding, rumoured to be happening in Spring, with the pair speaking about it to Vogue magazine last week.Brooklyn said: "Full wedding prep mode and it's a lot of fun."It's strange, because the more wedding meetings that we have, the more real it feels."Like it still kind of feels fake, in a way. I'm excited.

Strictly Come Dancing professional, Brendan Cole, 45, has revealed he will star in a same-sex couple with Brendyn Hatfield after his partner, Vanessa Bauer, tested positive for Covid. Brendyn was previously partnered with singer Rachel Stevens until they were eliminated in the third week.Dancer Brendan confirmed the news in a statement on Twitter.He told his 187,000 followers: “I have news...

Kirstie Allsopp, 50, has defended tennis ace Novak Djokovic after he was accused of supporting the anti-vaccine movement.

Totally twinning! Lisa Rinna, 58, showed off a brand new Balenciaga gown in a series of Instagram posts on Monday February 14. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star looked glamorous in the bright blue one-piece that had a flowing dress over a tight bodysuit. Lisa looked stunning, but fans couldn’t help but feel like she looked just likeKim Kardashian, 41, in the same outfit that Kim wore back in December.

“Sending you all so much love for #ValentinesDay today!” Nicole Kidman said to all her Instagram followers on Monday (Feb. 14). It’s safe to say she was speaking for her husband, Keith Urban, because his lips were a bit preoccupied…with kissing his wife of almost two decades. Nicole, 54, paired her Valentine’s Day message with a photo of her smooching Keith, 54, while they were off on some sandy beach together. While the Being the Ricardos star kissed her hubby, she sported a white bucket hat to keep away the sun at bay. Keith had no problem going shirtless, showing off his many tribal-inspired tattoos.

Carrie Underwood rang in Valentine's Day with a little walk down memory lane and the photo she shared was so cute. The country music star, 38, took to Instagram with a cozy throwback alongside her husband, Mike Fisher, 41, and they look so young. MORE: Carrie Underwood's bikini selfie is her most stylish yet In the image, the former ice hockey player had his arm around Carrie who was beaming for the camera.WATCH: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's love story "Throwing it waaaaaaay back for Valentine’s Day this year. Love you, babe! #HappyValentinesDay," she wrote. Her fans thought the snapshot was adorable and commented: "It’s the vest and purple eyeshadow for me, love the throw back," and another added: "Beautiful couple, then and now," while a third said: "Stunning Couple! A match made in heaven."MORE: Carrie Underwood makes exciting announcement - 'I've been waiting a long time'READ: Carrie Underwood shares rare insight into her life as a parentCarrie and Mike have come a long way since they first met more than a decade ago.

James Middleton gave fans an intimate glimpse inside his romantic Valentine's Day celebration with his wife Alizée Thevenet. Taking to Instagram on Monday night, the younger brother of the Duchess of Cambridge pulled out all the stops for a cosy night under the stars.MORE: James Middleton shares gorgeous new 'family' photoThe 34-year-old, who lives in the countryside with his beautiful French wife, shared a clip of himself sweetly feeding Alizée some cheese which was baked over a roaring fire.WATCH: James Middleton reveals cosy Valentine's Day plans"The way to a French girl's heart.

Popular bar chain Bar 44 has announced they are closing all their Welsh venues indefinitely after a ban on selling alcohol in pubs and restaurants was confirmed.

Pubs and restaurants will be banned from selling alcohol and will have to shut by 6pm ahead of Christmas, it has been announced.First Minister Mark Drakeford set out the tight new restrictions that will come into force on Friday (December 4).Cinemas, bowling alleys and other indoor entertainment venues will have to close under the new measures.The announcement comes just three weeks after the end of Wales’s 17-day firebreak lockdown and amid another rise in coronavirus cases particularly among under-25s in 17 of the country’s 22 local authorities.The new restrictions are set to be reviewed by December 17.Mr Drakeford told a press conference today that scientific and medical advisers believed unless further restrictions were put in place,

Councils in Wales are considering whether to close their schools early for Christmas to reduce the risk of coronavirus infections over the holidays.

People should "think carefully" about who they meet and how far they travel over Christmas, the First Minister of Wales has said.