What happened ITV's Heartbeat stars? From quitting showbiz to sad deaths

The next bank holiday is right around the corner.

A car was swallowed by the sea after it became trapped on a Lancashire beach in a shocking incident captured this weekend.

UPDATE: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday that the hated new uniforms unveiled this year will undergo changes for the 2025 season.

The UK sports media have got excited this weekend with reports that Will Ferrell is the latest movie star to bring his celebrity, and his wallet, to English football.

JK Rowling has shared the conversation she had with actor Alan Rickman, when she revealed to him the true complications of his character in the Harry Potter movies.

Madonna has brought her tour to a close with a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, in front of a reported 1.6million fans.

The Met Gala is the sort of event that is made for Rihanna.

Dua Lipa joked around about the “give us nothing” meme while delivering her opening monologue on Saturday Night Live, but she gave her fans everything when it came time to perform as the musical guest.

A dispersal order has been put in place across Stockport town centre after a large gang of youths caused havoc at the bus station. Police made four arrests during the disturbance on Saturday night.

A council is threatening to take a woman to court after she refused to comply with an order to take down floodlights and move vehicles from her own driveway. But homeowner Jenny Cummings has branded the move 'pathetic', saying: "We're not doing anything wrong."

Death in Paradise star Ralf Little’s fiancée has sparked split rumours after appearing to have removed her engagement ring.The actor is in a relationship with screenwriter Lindsey Ferrentino, who he proposed to back in 2018. Ralf, 44, and Lindsey have been an items since 2017, when they crossed paths during the London run of Ugly Lies the Bone, where Ralf starred alongside his Death in Paradise predecessor Kris Marshall.The chemistry sparked on stage translated into a personal connection.The couple tend to keep their romance private, but eagle-eyed fans have noticed they no longer follow each other on Instagram. Recent photos of Lindsey also show her without her engagement ring.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori's seemingly spontaneous, eccentric outfits may actually be a "meticulously orchestrated", experts say. According to experts, their fashion choices may be a strategy to grab attention and further their fame.The couple's bold fashion choices have become a significant part of their public personas but there might be a calculated plan behind it all.

Dua Lipa has shared that her parents "love to party" which led to a rather awkward run-in with them at a club when she was out with some friends. Opening up about this during her recent appearance on Saturday Night Live, the Dance The Night singer, said: "My parents are here in the audience. "As you can see they're kinda cool.They love to party.

Copacabana beach Saturday night, turning Rio de Janeiro’s vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor teeming with a multitude of her fans.It was the last show of The Celebration Tour, her first retrospective, which kicked off in October in London.The “Queen of Pop” began the show with her 1998 hit “Nothing Really Matters.”Huge cheers rose from the buzzing, tightly packed crowd, pressed up against the barriers.Others held house parties in brightly lighted apartments and hotels overlooking the beachfront.Helicopters and drones flew overhead, and motorboats and sailboats anchored off the beach filled the bay.“Here we are in the most beautiful place in the world,” Madonna, 65, told the crowd. Pointing out the ocean view, the mountains and the Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the city, she added: “This place is magic.”Madonna performed her classic hits, including “Like A Virgin” and “Hung Up.” For the introduction to “Like A Prayer,” her head was completely covered in a black cape, a rosary gripped in her hands.The star paid an emotional tribute to “all the bright lights” lost to AIDS as she sang “Live to Tell,” with black and white photos of people who died from the illness flashing behind her.Later, she was joined on stage by Brazilian artists Anitta and Pabllo Vittar.Rio spent the last few days readying itself for the performance.An estimated 1.6 million people attended the show, G1 reported, citing Rio City Hall’s tourism agency.That is more than 10 times Madonna’s record attendance of 130,000 at Paris’ Parc des Sceaux in 1987.Madonna’s official website hyped the show as the biggest ever in her four-decade career.In recent days, the buzz was palpable.

Gemma Atkinson has revealed the rule Gorka Marquez follows to stop him quitting Strictly Come Dancing.The couple, who share daughter Mia, four, and son Thiago, nine months, met when Gemma was partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec on Strictly back in 2017. Gemma, 39, and Gorka, 33, went from strength to strength after meeting on the show, getting engaged in 2021. Gorka is still one of Strictly's best-loved professionals but the BBC show's gruelling schedule makes it hard for him to spend time with his family while competing in the series.The ballroom and latin dancer trains with a celebrity partner Monday to Friday, and is then busy with the live show on Saturdays, making Sunday his only day off.

Ninja's professional chopper that's been dubbed "indispensable" by foodies and is the proud recipient of 7.5k five-star reviews is now available for under £25 on Amazon according to Wales Online. Go grab the Ninja Professional Chopper for just £24.69 here, bagging yourself an impressive 18% discount on its original £29.99 price tag.This handy little gadget boasts Ninja's ace pulse action and high-quality blades that'll give you finely chopped, minced or pureed ingredients in no time. It also has a powerful 200W motor that ensures swift and efficient chopping, making this gadget a real kitchen hero that can cut down on both the time and energy you spend meal prepping.

Madrid might be the capital – and most populous – city of Spain, but as we discovered on a short weekend trip, it may also be one of the most relaxed.The Spaniards, for the most part, embrace a laid-back approach to enjoying life and so when in Spain, why not live like the locals? From strolling through one of the capital’s 200-plus green spaces and soaking up the sun with sangria on a sun-basked roof terrace to trying traditional tapas hot spots and museum hopping, this is a city where you can lap up Spanish culture for days yet still leave wanting more. If you're looking for a city break where you can fully immerse yourself in the local culture, without watching the clock magnetic Madrid has it all.

Davina McCall has addressed trolls who "abuse" her about her weight and health.The presenter, 56, hit back at comments about how she looks on Instagram, confessing that she "never normally" responds in such a way. Posting the clip to social media Davina, who is best known for previously hosting shows such as Big Brother, captioned it: "I’ll probably regret posting this . I never normally do this .

Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon's wellness venture has hit a snag. Her vitamin brand, NobleBlu, which she launched in 2020, has folded due to poor sales.The NobleBlu range, consisting of five supplements, promised to boost immunity, beauty, balance, focus and energy. However, despite this setback, Alesha is not letting it get her down.

A new energy storage facility with the ability to power 20,000 homes has been approved by Rochdale Council.

Ryanair and Manchester travel agent On The Beach have confirmed a package holiday deal that could offer local customers more holiday options - and make their journeys easier.