reports: Last News

Police are hunting a 'knife-wielding' van jacker following a robbery which left a man injured. Greater Manchester Police says the vehicle was reported as stolen on Cinder Lane, in Bolton, at around 7am yesterday (March 21) before being abandoned.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer What does the future hold for Paramount Global? The odds of a seismic M&A event seem to be increasing: Private-equity firm Apollo Global has reportedly offered $11 billion for Paramount’s Hollywood studios. Short of carving up the “mountain of entertainment,” as the Paramount+ tagline boasts, analysts say the overture could drive up bidding for the entirety of Paramount Global — which is what Shari Redstone, who owns a controlling stake in the media conglomerate, is understood to prefer. Given that backdrop, let’s consider what Paramount Global comprises — and the potential effect of selling it off in its entirety or in pieces.

and are set to make a series of “regal” appearances as she launches her new lifestyle brand , sources have claimed.The Duchess of Sussex announced the venture with a new , which launched earlier this month, as well as a website that invites readers to input their email address to learn more. In a clip shared on the newly launched social media account, Markle can be seen walking through her Montecito mansion in a black ball gown, as well as cooking in her home kitchen.According to Richard Eden, insiders have said Meghan will be joined by Prince Harry on a number of engagements to promote the new brand.Sources previously the new brand, which comes six years after Meghan closed her lifestyle blog The Tig to join the royal family, will focus on home, garden, food, and general lifestyle wares.Insiders claimed Meghan has been “working on this for over a year,” adding, “It’s all the things that are close to her heart—all the things she’s passionate about.”While the details of the project may so far be limited, a trademark inquiry by Page Six revealed the brand will sell a range of home goods including edible treats like jellies, jams, and spreads.

King Charles reportedly has "no regrets" about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down from their senior royal roles, according to an expert.

Rachel Johnson, sister of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has raised doubts about a video showing Kate Middleton at a farm shop near her Windsor home.

Tiffany Haddish is living the sober life these days.

Channel 4‘s boss has apologised to a former employee for not properly investigating a “serious” allegation made against Russell Brand in 2009.However, the broadcaster found “no evidence” that Channel 4 staff knew about the allegations against Brand in a Dispatches programme before it aired.The 48-year-old comedian was accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse as part of the joint investigation with the Times and Sunday Times. Brand has strongly denied all accusations, which relate to a period between 2006 and 2013.Channel 4’s chief executive, Alex Mahon, said in a statement (via The Guardian): “While the investigation did not find any evidence to suggest that any Channel 4 employees were aware of Russell Brand’s alleged behaviour contained in the programme, it did find that one former Channel 4 employee made a serious and concerning allegation about Russell Brand in 2009.“This was not escalated to Channel 4’s then senior management team, nor investigated as it should have been.

Fears are growing for the future of Paris’s historic 87-year-old UGC Normandie cinema on the French capital’s Champs-Élysées Avenue following reports it will close this June due to a combination of high rent and decline in business.

Traffic cops are used to hair-raising, high-octane chases - but not all incidents are the same. This was the bizarre moment police pulled over an elderly couple after they had been reported as being 'lost in Manchester'.

A man has been arrested after an elderly woman was struck by a car as she crossed the road in Rochdale.

Harry Maguire has praised Gareth Southgate for the job he has done as England manager, pointing out his man-management skills in particular.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has confirmed that he's returned to the soap's production site as he shared a sneaky snap behind-the-scenes.The actor, who has played Simon Barlow on the soap for 15 years, is set to bow out of the cobbles in the next few months but now he's left fans wondering why he's back as he teased at being 'home'. Since he first stepped foot on the cobbles, Alex has been at the centre of some gripping storylines, including domestic abuse and a dramatic plot where he lashed out at his cousin, Amy Barlow. His character was previously revealed as the abuser with his on-screen mum Leanne Battersby being the victim.

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) published a report on Thursday which said that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) failed to adequately communicate changes to women’s State Pension age, and those affected are owed compensation. As a result of its findings, the Ombudsman has asked Parliament to intervene and “act swiftly” to make sure a compensation scheme is established.

Kate Forbes has said that Humza Yousaf lacks a "big vision" for Scotland, according to reports.

A gardening enthusiast has shared a simple and cheap trick to keep rats away from your garden.

EXCLUSIVE: BBC presenters have been told to challenge guests who accuse others of transphobia after the broadcaster admitted that news items on JK Rowling fell short of its editorial standards. 

Kate Middleton has reportedly been seen in Windsor with her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, according to locals.The Princess of Wales has been keeping a low profile since undergoing abdominal surgery in January, but locals in the area claim they have spotted her. According to one Windsor resident, Princess Kate is seen "quite a lot" in the area.

Tina O’Brien, known for her role as Sarah Platt on Coronation Street, has been granted time off work following a traumatic incident outside her home in Bramhall, Stockport.The 40 year old actress was reportedly involved in an altercation where she was seen being attacked by youths, leaving her visibly shaken. According to Mail Online, the brawl erupted outside Tina's £1 million mansion, where she was seen attempting to defend her home from the unprovoked attack.The incident, which occurred last Friday, saw Tina being pulled by her hair and punched as she intervened in the altercation.

Millions of ‘Waspi women’ could receive compensation and an apology from the Department for Work and Pensions over state pension changes.

Hayden Christensen landed the most in-demand role in Hollywood when he was cast as Anakin Skywalker in 2002′s Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. We have since learned that he beat out some serious A-listers for the role!

Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris are putting their love on display!