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Bolton has lost out on hosting a Rugby League World Cup quarter-final game this November. The match will now take place in Warrington, Cheshire, organisers have announced.

A sixth coronavirus jab which may be more effective for longer has been approved for use in the UK by health officials.

A sixth coronavirus vaccine has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The independent medicines regulator is the first in the world to approve the jab, developed by Valneva.

Barry Manilow‘s musical, “Harmony”, has just been dealt a major setback. The 78-year-old singer revealed that he has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to miss the show’s opening night in New York City — something he said he’s been waiting for for 25 years.

Barry Manilow delivered some sad news for his fans, revealing he will have to miss the opening night of his musical Harmony after testing positive for COVID-19.The 78-year-old musician wrote the music for the stage musical, which first premiered in California back in 1997 and has finally made its way to New York City 25 years later, with its premiere at the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene on Wednesday, after weeks of preview screenings.Manilow took to Instagram on Wednesday afternoon, revealing he won't be able to come to opening night, which has left him 'heartbroken.' Sad news:Barry Manilow delivered some sad news for his fans, revealing he will have to miss the opening night of his musical Harmony after testing positive for COVID-19'I am heartbroken to say that I have just tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t be able to attend tonight’s opening night performance of my new musical, HARMONY,' Manilow began.'This just might be the cruelest thing that has ever happened to me: 25 years waiting for this show to premiere in New York and I can’t attend,' the Brooklyn native added. 'Even in the face of this pandemic, we New Yorkers remain the toughest, staunchest people on the planet — so, put on a mask and go see a show! -Barry' he concluded.

Jerry Maguire star Cuba Gooding Jr., 54, pleaded guilty to one count of forcible touching in a criminal case on April 13, nearly three years after he was accused of violating three different women at various NYC nightspots in 2018 and 2019, according to Variety. The single guilty plea comes after Cuba’s 2019 arrest in the case that went through several delays, as his lawyers fought to get the charges reduced or dropped altogether. The cast had previously been scheduled to go to trial at least twice, but a surge in COVID-19 cases in April 2020 caused most court cases to get delayed.

Health officials are advising parents to look out for the signs of hepatitis after cases confirmed in Scotland rose to 13 - including cases in Lanarkshire.

Mattea Roach’s winning streak on “Jeopardy!” has now reached six games.

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Health officials are investigating 74 cases of hepatitis among children under the age of 10 across the UK as they urge parents to be alert to the signs of the illness. All of the youngsters were admitted to hospital where medics picked up the cases. The UK Health Security Agency said it is examining 49 cases in England, 13 in Scotland and 12 across both Wales and Northern Ireland, all of which have occurred since January.

Health officials investigating a hepatitis outbreak among young children have confirmed that the number of cases in Scotland has risen to 13.

Pressure is growing on Boris Johnson to resign after it was revealed he will be issued with a fixed penalty notice fine by the Met Police. His wife Carrie Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak will also been issued with a fine.

Brooklyn Beckham has changed his name to Brooklyn Peltz Beckham on Instagram after his wedding to Nicola Peltz Beckham. The newlyweds - who had to delay their wedding for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic - announced they will be going via “Mr. and Mrs Peltz Beckman” on their Instagram page on Monday (11.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterA day prior to the glitzy world premiere of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” Ezra Miller, who has a key role in the upcoming “Harry Potter” spinoff sequel, was arrested for disorderly conduct and harassment.In another timeline, Miller, known for striking red carpet outfits and zany interviews, would have been front and center to promote “The Secrets of Dumbledore,” which opens in North American theaters on April 15. Instead, that incident and other eyebrow-raising events forced Warner Bros.

Police have handed out dozens of further fines as the investigation into 'partygate' continues. Scotland Yard said officers have now made more than 50 referrals for fixed penalty notices to the ACRO Criminal Records Office over breaches of Covid-19 regulations in Whitehall and Downing Street.

Police have now made more than 50 referrals for fixed penalty notices to the ACRO Criminal Records Office over breaches of covid regulations in Whitehall and Downing Street.

Anderson Cooper is the latest star to share they have tested positive for COVID-19.

Queen Elizabeth is opening up about her experience with COVID-19.

Kelsea Ballerini tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be able to host Monday night's CMT Awards in person.The 28-year-old singer shared an update with her fans on Instagram hours ahead of the live show where she revealed the positive diagnosis, but with plans in place to still host from home.'Alright friends, I have some bad news, and I have some good news,' Ballerini said in a video. 'The bad news is that a couple of days ago I tested positive for COVID and the CMT Awards are tonight, so unfortunately I cannot be there in person anymore.' Tough time: Kelsea Ballerini tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be able to host Monday night's CMT Awards in person Kelsea said she was 'devastated' by her diagnosis, but had 'good news' as she was 'already feeling better' despite contracting the disease.

Blood donors in Manchester are being urged to fill empty appointments at the city’s donor centre to stop stocks from falling low. Blood stocks are more likely to drop around public holidays like Easter, when people go on holiday or have days out and skip donating.

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth said COVID-19 had left “one very tired and exhausted” as she talked to health workers and a former patient about her own experience of “this horrible pandemic.”