Forest Bank prison bosses deny allegations staff discouraged from reporting attacks 'because it looks bad'

The boyfriend of Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank joked 'this is real life' as he was seen on the cobbles. The actor and his beau Jordan Coulthard were among the ITV soap's stars and their loved ones enjoying a 'wellbeing day' on the famous street over the weekend.

Great Escape Festival in solidarity with Palestine, with Massive Attack also speaking out in support of the boycott.The 2024 edition of the event – which showcases new and rising artists – is due to take place across various music venues in Brighton from tomorrow (May 15) until Saturday (18).The Great Escape is sponsored by Barclays, which has been a source of controversy amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza because of the bank’s financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel.The issue was first highlighted in a petition started by the promoter How To Catch A Pig and the band The Menstrual Cramps – which has since been signed by musicians including Kneecap, Lambrini Girls, Alfie Templeman, Lip Critic, Wunderhorse and Mary In The Junkyard.Last month, Cherym pulled out of The Great Escape as a result of the festival’s connection to Barclays, before record labels Alcopop and Big Scary Monsters joined the boycott and withdrew from the event.Dozens more acts soon followed suit, with over half the line-up demanding that The Great Escape drop its sponsorship deal with Barclays.Speaking about their decision not to play the festival, Lambrini Girls said: “We will not be appearing at The Great Escape festival this year. This is a targeted approach of a cultural boycott, considering Barclays sponsorship.“Barclays provide financial services of over £1BN pounds to companies supplying military technology and weapons to the IDF, perpetuating the horrors unfolding in Gaza.”Now, 106 artists have cancelled their scheduled appearances at The Great Escape 2024 in total – constituting approximately a quarter of the full programme.

Firefighters were scrambled to Forest Bank prison to tackle a blaze tonight. Residents living near the jail have described smoke coming from the cell windows.

A man who spent 17 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit says he is living on benefits and has been forced to use his local foodbank as he awaits compensation for his wrongful conviction.

Harmony Montgomery has finally received a modicum of justice. Her father was sentenced in a New Hampshire cou

Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner made headlines once again after the pair were spotted in a romantic reunion at the Met Gala after-party. The couple was all smiles having a casual conversation and dancing following the exclusive event in New York City.

Fiona Harvey, the woman who is alleged to be the “real Martha” from the Netflix series Baby Reindeer, has given her first televised interview about the show.

Juliette Lewis has boarded Alex Prager’s alternative reality debut feature DreamQuil alongside the previously announced Elizabeth Banks and John C Reilly. Also confirmed as joining the project are Kathryn Newton and Sofia Boutella. The futuristic psychological thriller commenced principal photography in Los Angeles this week. 

Jay Blades is reportedly taking a step back from TV work following the tragic death of his uncle and split from his wife.The presenter most well-known for The Repair Shop shared the harrowing news on Wednesday 1 May, that his uncle had been murdered after being stabbed on a peaceful residential road. As Jay addressed his fans, he said: "Hope you're all well.This is kind of like a public service announcement.

Prince Harry has reportedly denied claims that he's preventing King Charles from giving his son, Archie, a birthday present. It's been suggested that the King wanted to gift his grandson a unique playhouse worth around £18,000, but Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be against it, which has been shut down by a source close to the Sussexes. Author Tom Quinn previously revealed that King Charles had proposed gifting Archie a shepherd's hut playhouse, complete with bunks and bookshelves.The Royal expert shared that the King had previously given Prince William's son, Prince George, a similar gift, in an effort to show equal affection for all his grandchildren.

Michaela Zee Investigation Discovery has set the U.S. premiere date for “Spacey Unmasked,” as well as released a first look at the docuseries about Kevin Spacey. “Spacey Unmasked” will premiere Monday, May 13, at 9 p.m.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Nikki Glaser was one of the highlights of Netflix’s Tom Brady roast, eviscerating the NFL superstar with jokes about his divorce from Gisele Bündchen and her reported new romance with Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. But Glaser didn’t get to deliver every punchline she intended to during the live comedy event. During a post-roast interview on “The Howard Stern Show,” Glaser rattled off some of the Brady jokes she cut from her set.

back together, now? Are we looking at a Carrie and Mr. Big situation? Last anyone heard, the Jenner-Bunny romance was over. Until, that is, they were spotted getting cozy at a after party on May 6.Paparazzi cameras caught the pair at the Après Met 2 Met Gala After Party, squeezed next to each other on a sofa.

EXCLUSIVE: Republic Pictures has acquired North American rights to Dreamquil, the psychological thriller starring Elizabeth Banks and John C. Reilly.

Just days before his wife announced that they had split, Jay Blades shared a rather cryptic post to his Instagram page. Fitness star Lisa Marie Zbozen, who tied the knot with Jay back in November 2022, appeared to confirm that she and Jay had separated in an emotional post. She wrote: "I probably should be really angry but I'm just incredibly sad about the whole thing right now.

People in parts of Staffordshire have taken part in the local elections 2024 to vote in their councillor.

The wife of The Repair Shop presenter Jay Blades appears to have confirmed their 18-month marriage is over, just a few days after he revealed he was taking a break from social media following his uncle's murder. In a statement posted online early this morning, Lisa said: "I don't know how to say this because it's still really raw." As reported in The Sun, she continued: "I probably should be really angry but I'm just incredibly sad about the whole thing right now. I don't think I've ever cried so much." The 44 year old fitness guru added: "I will admit I'm crying as I type this as I can't believe this is even real.

Tyra Banks waited until she was 50 years old. While Banks has admitted she tried it when she was 12, she hadn’t touched it since.The former America’s Next Top Model host opened up with PEOPLE in a recent interview, where she shared the surprising news. Tyra says she tried alcohol for the first time while celebrating in Australia, where she has been living with boyfriend Louis Bélanger-Martin and her son York Banks Asla, 8, whom she shares with ex Erik Asla.But it doesn’t seem like it will be a habit for her.

Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel are set to lead the cast of an upcoming new series for Prime Video!

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel are set to headline a series adaptation of the Alafair Burke novel “The Better Sister” at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned. “The Better Sister” is described as a thriller about “Chloe (Biel), who moves through the world with her handsome lawyer husband Adam and teenage son Ethan by her side while her estranged sister Nicky (Banks) hustles to make ends meet while trying to stay clean,” per the official description.