Woman found dead on street in city centre

Cheaper fares for buses in Greater Manchester which were set to start from September have still not been signed off, Andy Burnham has admitted. However, the mayor, who announced that a new flat fare structure would come into effect by the end of the summer, said he is 'very hopeful' it will happen.

The heartbroken family of an 'inseparable' couple who were stabbed to death by their son say they fear they 'will never get to know the truth of what happened'. Lee Tipping, 36, was found guilty by a jury last month of the murders of his parents, teenage sweethearts Tricia Livesey and Anthony Tipping, at the home all three shared.

A post shared by Gavin Barker Associates (@gavinbarkerassociates)The statement also noted that Cribbins had «lost his wife of 66 years, Gill, last year.»«Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question,» the statement continued. «He was unique, typifying the best of his generation, and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him.»After the news was confirmed on Thursday, a tribute in honor of Cribbins was posted to the official Twitter page for the British television series. «We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Bernard Cribbins.

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has confirmed he’s almost finished writing a feature length spin-off film.Speaking on the Heart Breakfast show with Jamie Theakston and Zoe Hardman, Knight shared an update on the film’s progress.“Yes, I’m writing it right now,” Knight said. “I’m nearly done writing it, and we’re going to shoot it… I’m setting up some film and television studios in Digbeth in Birmingham.”He added: “We’re going to shoot it at the studios in Digbeth, and on location in Digbeth in Birmingham.

Rockband You Me At Six has announced its latest UK Tour in support of its eight studio albumn 'Truth Decay' - and tickets are already on sale. Hitting UK stages from Feburary 2023 the band will showcase its recent hit single 'Deep Cuts' across six UK cities.

Love Island star Jacques O'Neill and Antigoni Buxton are continuing to get people talking following their villa exits. Both entered the ITV2 dating show as bombshell contestants but while singer-songwriter Antigoni faced being dumped from the island, rugby star Jacques made the emotional decision to quit.

A drug dealer who stashed ammunition and drugs at his mum’s house has been jailed.

Manchester United have announced that Christian Eriksen will wear the No.14 shirt.

Emmerdale fans have been left reeling as Sandra Flaharty made her next move in a bid to get her hands on some cash. The character, played by Joanne Mitchell, returned to the Dales earlier this month and it wasn't long before viewers of the ITV soap discovered the truth behind her return.

House prices have been on the rise for many years, but in the last six months alone, the cost of buying a home has soared across the UK. According to Rightmove, the average price of a property coming onto the market in July was £369,968, which is the sixth consecutive record high.

A Real Madrid fan who tried to run onto the Etihad pitch after Manchester City's win over them in the Champions League semi-final has been banned from all grounds for three years. Nathaniel Morgan was given the Football Banning Order (FBO) at Manchester Magistrates Court this morning (July 28).

The date of the verdict of the Wagatha Christie trial has been announced as followers of the legal battle between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy are finally set to hear the outcome.

Michael Kennedy says it’s Darvel’s job to fend off hungry title challengers.

Comcast beat Wall Street analysts’ estimates for the second quarter, delivering total revenue of $30 billion and earnings per share of $1.01.

The long-gestating Peaky Blinders feature film spin-off is to film at writer Steven Knight’s studios in Birmingham.

What with the Spice Girls teasing plans for the 25th anniversary of their Spiceworld album and a brand new Jason Hehir-directed documentary confirmed, we've come over all giddy. Dusting off the Buffalo boots and delving into the back catalogue, we've been on a right little '90s nostalgia trip lately.

George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth recently enjoyed a holiday in Paris together, but they weren't alone on their travels!This week, their good friend Brooke Shields took to Instagram to reveal that they had met up while she too was in the French capital as part of her European getaway.MORE: Ali Wentworth shares glamorous update from LA swimming pool Brooke shared a reel of photos in various cities she visited during her trip, including a fun selfie with Ali and George in Paris.WATCH: Ali Wentworth jokes that she's divorce husband George StephanopolousThe families are great friends and Brooke has featured on several occasions on Ali's popular podcast, Go Ask Ali. Now that Ali and George are back in the US, the couple have been spending time apart while Ali works on a secret project in LA. MORE: Ali Wentworth stuns in leopard print swimsuit while at home in New YorkMORE: Ali Wentworth details 'scariest' interruption she faced while on a hikeAli hasn't given any more details of her project so far but no doubt will in the near future!A post shared by Brooke Shields (@brookeshields)Ali and George joined Brooke Shields on her travels She hasn't sat still for long this year and as well as travelling to Paris, she recently spent time in Montauk on a vacation with George.It's been a busy time for Ali, who released her latest book, Ali's Well That Ends Well, earlier in the year.MORE: Inside Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos' stunning $6.5m New York apartmentMORE: Ali Wentworth calls out husband George Stephanopoulos live on GMAThe book has received rave reviews and was even ranked in the tenth spot on the New York Times' reading list. Her book was described as "tales of desperation and a little inspiration".

Christopher Vourlias Heretic, the Athens-based boutique production company and sales agent, has acquired world sales rights for “Tengo sueños eléctricos” (“I Have Electric Dreams”), by director Valentina Maurel, which will have its premiere in the Locarno Film Festival’s international competition.Set in Costa Rica, the film follows Eva (Daniela Marin Navarro), a strong-willed 16-year-old girl who lives with her mother, her younger sister and their cat, but desperately wants to move in with her estranged father (Reinaldo Amien Guttierez). Clinging onto him as he goes through a second adolescence, she balances between the tenderness and sensitivity of teenage life and the ruthlessness of the adult world.

Grand Theft Auto 6 could feature a female protagonist for the first time—and be set in a Miami-inspired 'Vice City' again.According to Bloomberg, Rockstar Games' long-awaited sequel to GTA V will include a Latina woman as one of two playable characters in a story inspired by 'Bonnie and Clyde'.Some GTA fans have uncovered the CV of a Puerto Rican voice actor, Alexandra Cristina Echavarri, whose acting portfolio states she did voiceover work for a 'principal character' in a Rockstar Game. READ NEXT: Saudi Arabia's 'insane' $1trillion jungle skyscraper will be 'better than the Pyramids'Although this would line up with the claim that the game will feature a Latina protagonist, there's nothing to indicate that Echavarri herself worked on GTA 6 or another title.

seagull picking at the carcass of a rat on a street that residents claim is 'overrun' with vermin.Residents in Wavertree, Liverpool have grown increasingly frustrated at the number of rats that have been spotted running on streets, and even into houses, leaving families worried to let their children play outside.Some have even taken to social media claiming the rodents have become more 'like residents' in the area, Liverpool Echo reports.READ MORE: Horror as mouse nest found in fridge at filthy takeaway with greasy wallsBut one Facebook user has since shared a shocking video, in a group for the local area, of a seagull picking at a dead rat on Thornycroft Road at around 7pm on Tuesday evening (July 26).The seagull can be seen picking up the rat's body and dragging it on the street. Sharing the video with local media, the resident said he has lived in the area for around 10 years, but has never seen the situation "so bad".

Love Island favourites Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti are joined by a very special guest on their final date.Whisked off on a nighttime epic date during Thursday's episode (July 28), the pair arrive at a breathtaking colosseum-style setting, complete with surprise guest singer - Alfie Boe.As the pair are serenaded, an almost speechless Ekin-Su admits how she’s feeling.READ MORE: Love Island's Coco Lodge says psychic told her to pick 'bikini show' over MAFSShe tells Davide: “I feel like I’m in a dream.”Davide toasts to them saying: “To our beautiful experience and hopefully we will last forever - it will last forever.”Ekin-Su adds: "This is probably the most romantic date I’ve ever been on in my life. I just can’t get over this.