'What next, cinemas with no films?': Hospitality industry reacts to reports that pubs could reopen in April with NO alcohol

A group of Taliban fighters who were taking part in a bomb-making class have died in an explosion at a mosque in Afghanistan.

A new mum must permanently lie flat on her back or suffer excruciating headaches after birthing complications left fluid leaking from her brain.

Celebrities including Claudine Keane and Kevin Kilbane have shown their support for James and Erin McClean after they spoke out about the vitriolic abuse and threats they’ve received for almost a decade.

Jessica Biel showed her support for husband Justin Timberlake on Friday after he publicly apologized to former girlfriend Britney Spears and former collaborator Janet Jackson.Timberlake's past behavior has come under scrutiny after the release of a New York Times-produced documentary on Hulu about Spears' rise to fame and mental health struggles.After Timberlake, 40, spoke out on Instagram, Biel, 38, commented underneath his post: 'I love you.

A huge rescue effort was launched just after 5.30pm when a single car was involved in a smash on the major Ayrshire road near Bogend Toll.Emergency services including police, fire crews and ambulances raced to the northbound carriageway and the road was closed in both directions.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service freed the woman from the motor before she was rushed to hospital.Police confirmed today that the road was reopened shortly after 6pm.The condition of the woman involved in the crash is not known at this time.A Police Scotland spokesman said: "We were made aware of a crash involving a single car on the A77 near Bogend Toll between Ayr and Kilmarnock around 5.35pm on Monday, February 15.The Ayrshire Live app is available to

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.An historic honour has been bestowed on a seven-year-old girl who pounded the streets every day in January to help others.Morna Cameron walked a mile a day around Kilbarchan to raise money for children seriously ill in hospital.On Thursday she was presented with the Mary Barbour Award for putting others before herself.Morna was the special guest at her own school Kilbarchan Primary where headmistress Fiona MacKenzie staged a formal presentation.The primary three pupil chalked-up 31 miles in all weathers and has now managed to raise £3,100 for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.She had set off on her mission after her cousin Nuala Leckie died at the

Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs of children. According to prosecution barrister Victoria Lewis, 10 of the images found on Wilkinson's laptop were category A - the most serious, seven were category B, and 1,074 were category C.

straight to your inboxManchester City extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points over the weekend. While Leicester City started the action with a 3-1 win over Liverpool, briefly leapfrogging Manchester United into second place, City's win over Tottenham Hotspur moved them seven points clear with a game in hand after United could only muster a draw against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

EXCLUSIVE: German Films, the agency that promotes German cinema globally, has unveiled participants for the sixth edition of its Face To Face With German Films campaign, which this year will be dedicated to local talent across all aspects of the filmmaking world. In previous years, the program has focussed on promoting actors, directors or writers at one time, but the 2021 edition will highlight local talent with different backgrounds and artistic approaches, whose works span across all facets of the business.

North Korean hackers allegedly tried to steal Covid vaccine technology by hacking into Pfizer computers.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A yob caught with two taser guns faces allegations he got the weapons in exchange for drugs.Convicted dealer Jack Cameron, 44, who was busted with the stun guns during a police drugs raid at his home, claimed he bought them off the internet.Paisley Sheriff Court heard Cameron admitted he paid £9 each for the devices from the Wish website for “self defence.”However, when he appeared for sentencing last week it emerged from social inquiry reports that he is being accused of exchanging drugs for the tasers.Cameron, of Ryefield Avenue, Johnstone, pleaded guilty to two charges under the Firearms Act of possession of illegalweapons.Defence agent Charlie

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A splash of colour will soon be applied to Renfrew Town Hall with works on fresh lighting for the landmark set to begin in just under two weeks' time.Council chiefs have confirmed decorative lights will be installed on the spire and clock from March 1, with works due to be complete by the middle of the month.The town's Robertson Park will also be illuminated next month, though the local authority has not confirmed an exact date for them going live.These will be the final stages of a major effort to brighten up some of Renfrewshire's most treasured venues using the region's share of the Scottish Government's Town Centre Fund.New lighting has already been

direct to your inboxPlans for a new care home have been blocked due to 'totally inadequate' parking arrangements.Proposals to convert a large detached house into a 12-bedroom facility for the elderly were recommended for approval by Stockport council officers.A report found the home, in Chester Road, Hazel Grove, would boost care provision without causing ‘undue adverse impacts’ in the area.But the authority’s planning and highways committee was not persuaded the scheme was in the best interests of residents.Chief among members’ concerns was the fact four of the five parking spaces could at times be taken up by staff.While the officer’s report said this would be sufficient to meet demand from visitors and workers, the panel disagreed.Coun

Rangers players being caught at an illegal party on Saturday night my initial reaction was one of sheer anger.But once that rage settled the overwhelming feeling was one of disappointment and I’m sure Steven Gerrard will be the same.I just kept asking myself, ‘Why?’ I couldn’t believe that they could be so stupid and selfish, considering the tough stance Gerrard and the authorities took with Jordan Jones and George Edmundson.The only saving grace is that the club were made aware of the incident before the players reported for training at the start of what is a huge week for the club.If I had been in that dressing room and trained with these guys and then had lunch with them and THEN it emerged they’d broken lockdown rules then I can only

Mission: Impossible films will no longer be filmed back-to-back, sources say.The latest editions in the Tom Cruise-starring franchise are set to come out in November 2021 and November 2022 respectively.Mission: Impossible 7 has been filming worldwide for the last year, with initial production in Italy last February postponed due to the early coronavirus outbreak in the country. Since then, the film has shot in the UK and Abu Dhabi.The seventh film is now applying its “finishing touches” according to director Christopher McQuarrie in a new Instagram post.

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Piers Morgan has branded Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "shameless grifters" in an explosive tweet about the former royals. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 55, desperately urged The Queen to strip the pair of their royal titles after learning they agreed to do a 90-minute tell-all interview with Oprah next month.

Kate Garraway made a heartfelt speech about Covid sacrifices during a heated debate on Tuesday's edition of Good Morning Britain.The 53-year-old presenter was back on our screens with co-star Ben Shephard and the pair chatted to guests about the potential plan for vaccine passports.Things got heated between Kate and political commentator Dominque Samuels as they clashed on whether or not the said passports will work.The passports could potentially prevent people who have refused the vaccine from entering certain public places such as pubs and cinemas.Dominque argued that younger people were less affected by coronavirus so they should be allowed out and not be forced to have the vaccine.Kate replied: "You say young people aren't so badly

Sign up for Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter for the most exciting real life, fashion and sex tips HOT off the pressWendy’s is said to be coming back to the UK.More than two decades after it served fast food to British customers, the fast food giant has committed to opening in Reading and Oxford.Expansion into London is also a potential for the American chain.A spokesperson told Big Hospitality: “I can confirm that we will be opening a Wendy’s restaurant in Oxford.“Our first location is in Reading and we are exploring additional opportunities in the London area.“The brand is excited to enter the UK with company owned and operated restaurants this year, and we are looking for franchisees to grow with us across the United Kingdom.”Previously,

Kate Lawler has revealed the poignant and very personal reason why she and fiancé Martin have named their new daughter Noa Daisy Ilse.The former Big Brother beauty, 40, gave birth on Thursday but the arrival was full of complications.The newborn had to be rushed to intensive care with 'breathing difficulties' and only on Sunday did she come off oxygen.But now their adorable baby is home – and she has a beautiful name.The Virgin Radio presenter shared a sweet video of Noa sleeping peacefully as the parents captured the moment she was taken out of the hospital in a baby carrier.She says the name was borne out of Martin's family tragedy.Kate explained why she and her husband-to-be – who she always calls Boj – picked Noa Daisy Ilse.She

Bury petrol station have revealed their huge expansion plans for a Lancashire hotel.