Watch Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten make solo ‘Jools Holland’ debut

In the midst of the cost-of-living crisis and soaring mortgage rates, one Greater Manchester borough is proving to be in high demand. House hunters who are searching for a more affordable place to live have been flocking to Rochdale over the last year, causing a sudden surge of buyers in the area.

It boasts a huge theme park, a zoo, a dinosaur park and is famously home to Thomas Land - so it's little surprise that Drayton Manor Park is a big hit with families. But it has also just been named in the Top 20 best amusement parks in the WORLD at the 2023 Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Awards.

As supermarkets go, Sainsbury's traditionally was always known as one of the most expensive.

In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John looks at how Mazda is looking to the future by switching its heritage vehicle fleet to run on sustainable petrol and why this will offer comfort to all classic car owners.

Norwegian cinema has been enjoying a moment lately, what with Joachim Trier’s crowdpleasing The Worst Person in the World pulling up to Drive My Car in the Oscar race and Kristoffer Borgli’s Sick of Me carving out a rep on the festival circuit. The Hypnosis, Ernst de Geer’s feature debut, sits somewhere between the two of them, fashioning a fitfully funny relationship drama that tilts at some very modern windmills (coaches, gurus, new-tech start-ups, workshops that involve blue-sky thinking) within a framework similar to Kristian Levring’s 2008 Danish drama Fear Me Not, in which a man’s personality changes after he becomes addicted to an experimental drug. The Hypnosis doesn’t quite follow that film’s melodramatic course, but there are similar thoughts raised about the human mind.

Love Island star Tasha Ghouri has delighted her fans online as she debuted a new hairstyle that one fan even likened to Disney princess, Rapunzel. The stunning bombshell, who first shot to fame on the ITV2 dating show last summer, is usually well known for her stylish blonde locks but soon sent her fans into a frenzy on TikTok when she revealed she had made the daring decision to become a temporary brunette instead.

Love Island presenter Maya Jama looked breath-taking as she channelled her inner Kim Kardashian in a striking Dolce and Gabbana look. The brunette beauty wore her shiny long locks down as she framed her face with bangs, while wearing a silver sparkly number from the Italian fashion house. Posting her synchronised look to her Instagram story, the TV presenter complemented the dress with dazzling matching accessories, including heels and a miniature handbag.

For most Manchester City supporters, Saturday, June 10 will be forever etched into their memories.

Wimbledon is currently full steam ahead, and we’re as fixated on the courtside outfits as we are on the tennis, especially when it comes to the royals. Each year, Kate Middleton gives a masterclass in sophisticated and elegant match day outfits, and we’re still thinking about some of her looks from the last few years.

There’s no denying the power that the Kardashian family has over beauty trends, but when it comes to replicating their looks it can be expensive to get your hands on their go-to products. However, one of Kim Kardashian’s must have makeup bag items, the NARS Cosmetics Blush in shade Orgasm, £24.40 here (was £30.50), has just gone on sale, and now you can save 20% on the iconic blusher.

Following an incredibly busy and thrilling few months for the Royal Family, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have completed their first year at their new school.The Prince and Princess of Wales' three children all attend Lambrook School near their home in Windsor and will be packing in as much fun as possible before they head back to the classroom on Wednesday, September 6. But what will the young royals be getting up to in their time off? Judging by their previous school breaks and revelations by the couple themselves, it seems the family of five will have some exciting plans.

It's been a year since Lauren Goodger tragically lost her second daughter, Lorena, on 8 July and as she reflects on the last year, the former TOWIE star reveals it still hasn't fully hit home. “I can’t believe it’s been a year. It feels like it happened a few months ago, it’s only just sinking in now.

The Love Island girls love making a statement with their looks, and there’s been one style that’s dominated their wardrobes since their very first night in the villa. It seems that a cut out blazer dress has become the girls’ go-to look, with Ella, Ruchee, Molly, and Leah all sporting a variation of the dress during their time in the villa.Thanks to the shared villa wardrobe, the girls have been spotted in different variations of the blazes dress from luxury brand Jacqemus, with the cut out Bari style and the classic Riviera version both making an appearance on the show.

Bradley Walsh is a household name known to many TV fans around the country for his presenting gigs which include The Chase, but it appears his son Barney could be set to follow in his footsteps as rival networks ITV and BBC have reportedly launched a “bidding war” to try and secure the talented presenter for their shows. Barney previously shot to fame on the ITV show Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad, which saw him tour the world alongside his famous father as they got stuck into a variety of weird and wonderful cultural spectacles around the globe.

Sir Elton John told the thousands of adoring fans in Sweden that he “better make it a good show” as kicked off the final date of his mammoth farewell tour.The 76 year old musical megastar has been travelling around the globe performing his Farewell Yellow Brick Road show since 2018, and his second night at the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm on Saturday (8 July) finally brought the 330-date run to a close. In classic spectacular fashion, The Rocket Man singer donned a black suit jacket with colourful beading on the lapel as he took to the stage to open with his hit Bennie And The Jets, which first appeared on the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album in 1973.

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any stranger in the Love Island villa, Jess Harding and Sammy Root once again baffled fans as they indulged in a spot of dental hygiene while lounging on the terrace. The loved up couple, who have been embroiled in an on-off again relationship during their time on the show, proved that no subject was off limits, when Jess stepped in to help Sammy floss his teeth on Saturday’s (8 July) episode of Unseen Bits.

The current temperature surge and long sunny days have got us dreaming of endless trips to the beach, and whether you’ve got a tropical holiday booked or will be spending your summer by the British coast, you’re going to want to plan an outfit or two for your trip. It certainly seems like we’re not alone as Frankie Bridge just shared her selection of beach-inspired looks on Instagram, and amongst her gorgeous colourful coastal picks, there was one dress that stood out.

Actor Taylor Lautner's wife, also named Taylor, has 'broken the internet' with a charming throwback photo of her posing with superstar Taylor Swift - who is her husband's ex. During singer Taylor's Eras Tour in Kansas City, 33-year-old Swift surprised her fans by bringing out her ex-boyfriend, 31 year old actor Taylor Lautner. Despite their brief romantic involvement in 2009, the two have remained so close that the Twilight star is now appearing in her music video for her track I Can See You.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out who Reuben's real dad is, after they believe a soap star has let a clue slip. Viewers think they have worked out the real identity of Chloe Harris' child and that it isn't Mackenzie Boyd. Chloe Harris (played by Jessie Elland) gave birth to baby Reuben this year, after having a fling with Mack (Lawrence Robb).

Former TOWIE star Frankie Essex gave birth to her twins, whom she shares with boyfriend Luke Love, last May and has since shared updates while settling into life with babies Logan and Luella. In her exclusive column for OK! , Frankie has discussed a range of topics related to motherhood – from her first social outing with the twins and a blackout at her home when they were just a few days old, to “feeling more human again” as the babies dropped their dreaded 2am feed. This week Frankie talks about how she's hoping to get back in shape and run the London Marathon next year, going out for the evening without the twins, and how she felt emotional watching the youngsters "graduate" from their baby sensory class.

Noel Gallagher has been announced to perform during a special Later…With Jools Holland episode that’s dedicated entirely to him.Holland revealed his forthcoming appearance “later in the series” during last night’s (June 10) episode of the show on BBC Two.He also previewed the special with Gallagher’s live performance of ‘Open The Door, See What You Find’, taken from his new album ‘Council Skies‘. You can view footage below.The performance will feature a number of live takes from his recent LP.It comes after Arctic Monkeys recently featured in special dedicated entirely to them last November.That show saw the Sheffield band join host Holland for an intimate performance of songs from their album ‘The Car‘, including ‘There’d Better Be A Mirrorball‘ and ‘Body Paint‘.Meanwhile, Gallagher was last night serenaded by Manchester City fans at a bar in San Diego after he was unable to attend the Champions League final in Istanbul due to touring commitments in the US.Speaking about not attending the final earlier this week, he told the club’s official website: “I won’t be in Istanbul – I always make sure the dates around the Champions League are free and usually that’s always around the end of May.