Factory International to premiere stage show of beloved kid's book

On 8 June, Paris saw fashionistas flocking to the SHEIN X Runway Show, where the global fashion, beauty, and lifestyle e-retailer revealed 78 stunning new looks by up-and-coming designers on the theme of ‘Endless Summer.’ The show also offered a glimpse of the very first collection from newcomer Amy Sala, winner of the third edition of the SHEIN X Challenge.The budding British designer beat over 2,400 hopefuls from across Europe to win €10,000 to support her design projects and the opportunity for her work to be showcased by SHEIN. Back in March, 25 finalists presented a panel of industry experts with three designs suitable for Spring/Summer 2023.

Anyone who is eligible to receive the monkeypox vaccination has been advised to book an appointment soon as the programme will soon be coming to an end in Greater Manchester.

Stacey Solomon appealed to her fans for some advice as she pondered a bit of a change to her look while making an admission about the show that catapulted her to fame.

Coldplay have made it back home.

The Undertaker is one of the biggest names in sports with an impressive 32-year career in the WWE. The iconic figure, known for his terrifying persona also nicknamed ‘The Phenom’, retired from WWE in 2020 before being inducted into the Hall Of Fame in 2022.

American superstar Pink officially kicks of the European leg of her Summer Carnival 2023 tour this week with two huge gigs in Bolton. The Grammy Award-winner will be brining her immensely powerful voice and high octane live show back to UK shores for the first time since 2019’s sold out Beautiful Trauma World Tour.

Kelvin Fletcher is set to return to ITV seven years after he left Emmerdale - with his own reality show. The actor, 39, will give his fans a glimpse at his family's life on his farm, with new series Fletcher’s Family Farm. Former Strictly Come Dancing winner Kelvin and his wife Liz will welcome viewers into the home they share with their four children, Marnie, six, Milo, four, and one-year-old twin boys, Maximus and Mateusz.

Coldplay were joined onstage by Aitch at their show at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium last night (June 1) — check out footage and the full setlist below.The show marked the second of a four-night residency at the stadium, and saw the band surprise fans with a guest appearance from Brit Award-winning musician and Manchester rap royalty, Aitch.The musician — whose real name is Harrison James Armstrong — joined Chris Martin and co. in his hometown towards the end of the band’s 23-song setlist, and performed two of his hit tracks shortly before the encore.Joining the band after their performance of 2014 classic track ‘A Sky Full Of Stars’, the 23-year-old took to the stage at the stadium to play ‘1989’ and ‘Buss Down’ — taken from 2022’s ‘Close To Home’ and 2019’s EP ‘AitcH2O’.Here, Martin duetted on both tracks, with ‘1989’ particularly resonating with the crowd as it sees Aitch rapping over a sample of ‘Fools Gold’, written by Manchester’s own Stone Roses.

Coldplay have made it back home.

Coldplay have made it back home.

Arctic Monkeys' biggest UK and Irish tour to date finally lands in Manchester this weekend as the four-piece head to Emirates Old Trafford for two massive gigs.

After a triumphant end to the audition stages on this year's Britain's Got Talent, judge Amanda Holden's thoughts turned to football and her favourite club. The 52-year-old star got behind Everton by sharing a stunning snap on her Instagram.

Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan is "utterly devastated" following the loss of a long-term family member. The 27-year-old shared an update about the sudden loss of his pet dog, Frank. Jack told his 36,300 followers that his puppy had suddenly passed away on his Instagram story.

Dame Esther Rantzen has admitted she's 'not good at regrets' after revealing her lung cancer has progressed to stage four. The 82-year-old broadcaster, known for presenting BBC series That’s Life! and founding charities such as Childline, confirmed in January that her lung cancer had spread.

Manchester Pride will return to the city centre this August bank holiday with a variety of free events and a music festival featuring the likes of Pabblo Vittar, BIMINI, Lisa Scott-Lee and Cheddar Gorgeous.

Sam Smith is being slammed after abruptly exiting a concert stage and leaving fans "in the dark" for 20 minutes without any kind of announcement. Only adding to the anger was that fans felt Sam was particularly insensitive about the blackout, given that that particular show took place at the Manchester Arena, which was the site of a bombing during an Ariana Grande concert six years earlier.

A former bingo caller from Manchester has done the city proud by winning a prestigious award for his book. Author Jarvis, from Salford, was presented the Oscar's book prize by HRH Princess Beatrice on the tenth anniversary of the awards.

Three huge gigs from acclaimed American artist Janelle Monae at the Manchester International Festival have been cancelled - just six weeks before she was due to headline the 2023 event.

Naman Ramachandran “To Wong Foo The Musical,” based on 1995 film “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,” will have its world premiere at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, U.K. The film, which is now considered a cult classic, starred Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Robin Williams and Ru Paul. The musical has a book and direction by original film screenplay writer Douglas Carter Beane, with music and lyrics by Lewis Flinn, casting by Sarah Leung and artwork by Feast Creative. Beginning in 1990s New York, the musical tells the story of three drag queens, Vida, Noxeema and Chichi, who embark on a trip across America to attend the drag queen of the year finals in Hollywood. When their car breaks down in Middle America, their lives, as well as those in the town, are turned upside down.

The Manchester International Festival has announced its music and food line-up for the all-new Festival Square. Where it’s previously taken over Albert Square, this year it will be happening at Factory International’s new riverside location.