VA Secretary Wilkie comes under fire after IG report finds 'unprofessional' handling of sexual assault claim

Robert Pattinson has taken his fair share of criticism for his take on the iconic superhero, with some cynics referring to him as the “Emo Batman”.

A furious row has erupted between councillors over the decision to bid for a new national transport body to base its headquarters in Bolton town centre.

Prince William expressed «profound sorrow» for the role Britain played in the horrific slave trade. On Wednesday evening, William and his wife, Kate Middleton, attended a dinner hosted by Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Patrick Allen, at King's House in Jamaica, where he made a landmark speech that acknowledged his country's role in the trafficking of people to the Caribbean and the United States.«I strongly agree with my father, The Prince of Wales, who said in Barbados last year that the appalling atrocity of slavery forever stains our history,» the Duke of Cambridge said, referencing his dad, Prince Charles. «I want to express my profound sorrow.

A man has been taken to hospital after he was assaulted during a carjacking in Tameside. Police were called to Mottram Road in Hyde this morning (March 24) just before 11.25am to reports of a disturbance.

Many homeowners have been hit hard by the cost of living crisis which has seen prices soar across the UK. After Rishi Sunak delivered his spring statement in the House of Commons yesterday, a lot of people criticised the Chancellor for offering a lack of support for millions who will be hit by the energy price cap rise in April.

2022 Oscars ceremony. On Tuesday, show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced that Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, Reba McEntire and Sebastián Yatra will perform tracks nominated in the Best Song category during Sunday's 94th Oscars.Beyoncé will perform «Be Alive» from , Eilish and FINNEAS will perform «No Time to Die» from the James Bond film of the same name, McEntire will perform «Somehow You Do» from , and Yatra will perform «Dos Oruguitas» from . «Down to Joy» from is also nominated in the category, but Van Morrison had to turn down an offer to perform during the telecast due to his ongoing tour.The news comes after the Academy announced that there will be an all-star band featuring drummer Travis Barker, iconic percussionist and singer Sheila E. and prolific pianist Robert Glasper at the 2022 ceremony.The awards show's music director, Adam Blackstone, will lead the group in performances during the show as well as with an in-house orchestra, returning to the Oscars stage this year after last year's modified ceremony. The Samples, a vocal group led by Jason White, also will appear on the show.Also performing at this year's Oscars, as well as at the post-show Governors Ball, will be DJ D-Nice, who will bring the unifying fun of his Club Quarantine livestreams to the Academy stage.ET recently spoke with Regina Hall -- who is co-hosting this year's Oscars alongside Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes — and the actress said she couldn't be more excited for the big night! «I think it's exciting, like, it's Women's History Month, it's quite historic, all of us together,» Hall said.

The Love Island villa which featured on the original series of the hit ITV show has sold for an eye-watering £3 million. The luxury mansion where the series one and two islanders lived for six weeks has been snapped up by a buyer after being on the market for a year.

Pong & Puck, a new games bar has opened inside the Great Northern Warehouse. Soundtracked by hits from the 80s and 90s, the fun new venue welcomes guests to ‘play, drink and party’ with beer pong, prosecco board, shuffleboard and table tennis.

A new report has emerged suggesting that Tom Cruise and Paramount are at odds over the release schedule for Mission: Impossible 7.

Renee Zellweger is opening up about her love life.

Adam Thomas’ son Teddy is the latest addition to the Waterloo Road cast.The 7-year-old will play the role of Tommy Charles, the son of Adam’s character Donte Charles.A Waterloo Road spokesperson said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances there has been a last-minute casting change to the role of Tommy Charles.

An action plan is now in place for Bo’ness Public School’s early learning centre following an inspection report that found better support could be offered to children with additional special needs.

Six Ayrshire schools have been selected to compete for three cash prizes.

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is hopeful David Turnbull can have a positive impact for the Hoops after his injury comeback.

Horrified residents told how mercy crews worked on a Paisley stabbing victim for 30 minutes as he lay bleeding in the street.

Will Ferrell has become a big player in the fledgling podcast world and he’s just getting started.

EXCLUSIVE: Max Casella (The Tender Bar), Domenick Lombardozzi (The Irishman), Vincent Piazza (Boardwalk Empire), and newcomer Jay Will (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) have been cast opposite lead Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King (working title), Paramount+’s new series created by Yellowstone‘s Taylor Sheridan, with The Sopranos alum Terence Winter at the helm as executive producer, writer and showrunner.

EXCLUSIVE: Child advocate and Safe from Online Sex Abuse founder Roo Powell will continue her efforts to identify some of the internet’s most dangerous child predators as Discovery+ renews her docuseries Undercover Underage for season 2.

Producers of the upcoming Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive have moved up the show’s opening night, becoming eligible for 2022 Tony Award nominations.

EXCLUSIVE: Jason Biggs is getting back in the kitchen with pies.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on the Veterans’ Affairs (VA) secretary to resign following a watchdog report that he belittled a congressional aide after she filed a sexual assault claim.  Navy Reserve officer and Hill staffer Andrea Goldstein, reported that a hospital contractor “bumped his entire body against mine and told me ‘I looked like I needed a smile and a good time,’” in September 2019 at the Washington Veterans Medical Center (VAMC).