'He made me feel worthless - I was carrying his child but the beatings and abuse carried on'

Matt Hancock told aides he wanted to “frighten the pants off everyone” about the Kent variant of Covid to ensure compliance with lockdown rules, leaked messages have revealed. The latest set of WhatsApp exchanges show the then-health secretary and others discussing how to use an announcement about the variant to scare the public into changing their behaviour. The messages, among 100,000 passed to the Telegraph by journalist Isabel Oakeshott, show cabinet secretary Simon Case suggested in January 2021 that the “fear” factor would be “vital”.

Subscribe here for the latest news where you liveHis adviser responded: “I was about to message. What a f—ing piece of s—. You went out and backed him over Barnard castle, and he responds by briefing against you relentlessly, in private and now in public.

Matthew Lawrence is opening up like never before about his romance with Rozonda «Chilli» Thomas, whom he also refers to as a «really, really special human being.»Speaking to ET's Deidre Behar, the 43-year-old actor gushed about the 52-year-old TLC singer while discussing the state of their new relationship, how they met and how fate played a major role in their now blossoming relationship.«Life is always a surprise,» Matthew tells ET when Chilli's name comes up. «My life is in a complete bloom right now. I get to spend time with an amazing woman like Chilli.

Fall Out Boy have announced two intimate UK shows and shared the tracklist for their upcoming new album ‘So Much (For) Stardust’.The band will release their eighth studio album – and first in five years – on March 24, via Fueled By Ramen.Ahead of the record’s arrival, Fall Out Boy will return to the UK for two tiny shows in Manchester and London. The US band will play at Manchester’s Band On The Wall on March 15 and London’s Heaven on March 16.Fans who pre-order the new album from Fall Out Boy’s UK web store before 2pm GMT on March 7 will get exclusive ticket access to the special gigs.

American rock band Fall Out Boy have announced a small, intimate show will take place in Manchester in less than two weeks time.

Met Office forecasts predict snow to drop across Greater Manchester next week as freezing winds sweep across the country.

A wide range of legal changes and new laws will be introduced from April as we enter a new tax year.

Eamonn Holmes’ looks unrecognisable in a new snap, leaving his fans stunned.The TV presenter took to Instagram late on Thursday 2 March, sharing a selfie of him alongside Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez.The pair can be seen smiling into the camera as they cosy up for the snap - which appears to be taken at a restaurant. Eamonn captioned the snap: “On the pitch u may not want to run into Lisandro Martinez but off it what a nice guy”.The blurry photo has since been questioned by fans as Eamonn, 63, appears to have used a filter. “Are you sure that’s you, Eamon?” questioned one of his 767,000 followers, as another wrote: “Doesn't even look like Eamon???” “Don’t use filters please,” insisted another, while a fourth penned: “Overdone the filter there Eamonn, doesn’t look like you at all”.

The third and final report from the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bomb attack has been published.

NHS staff and rail workers are among those striking in March, as ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions escalate amid the cost of living crisis.

Snow is set to fall over parts of Greater Manchester next week as a cold blast hits.

Former education secretary Sir Gavin Williamson accused teaching unions of 'hating work' and described them as 'a bunch of absolute arses' during the coronavirus pandemic.

Whether you are a fan of flying or not, who you’re surrounded by can make or break your flight experience. Crying babies, someone who takes their shoes off beside you, seat kickers, chatterboxes or the dreaded elbows digging into you by the passenger in the middle seat.

Helen Flanagan shared details of a 'car fail' as she addressed an absence on social media. The Coronation Street star had been unusually quiet online and decided to have one big catch-up with her loyal followers as she spoke directly to the camera in videos posted to her Instagram Story. Former Corrie actress Helen, who is usually quite active in giving her followers a glimpse into her busy life, could be seen fresh-faced and laying in bed in a clip earlier this week, as she said: "Eventful few days and this is why I’ve not been on my social media.

A fire which caused passengers to evacuate a station near Manchester is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault. Plumes of smoke could be seen at Wilmslow station last night (February 22) after a train caught fire.

Pep Guardiola says the best way to cope with the pressure of winning the Champions League at Manchester City is to expect failure.

A seven-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after falling 30ft onto a stone path at a popular beauty spot near Bolton.

K.J. Yossman Richard Armitage (“The Hobbit” trilogy), Michelle Keegan (“Brassic”) and “Absolutely Fabulous” star Joanna Lumley are set to lead the cast of new Netflix series “Fool Me Once.” Based on the Harlan Coben novel of the same name and produced by Nicola Shindler’s Quay Street Productions, the eight-part series stars Keegan (pictured above on set) as Maya Stern, a woman who is struggling to resume her life after her husband Joe (Armitage) is brutally murdered. But things take a turn after Maya spots someone on the nanny cam she has installed throughout her home to keep an eye on her young daughter…someone who is supposed to be dead. Meanwhile Maya’s niece and nephew are also reeling from the murder of their mother several months earlier and set out to find out the truth. Could the two tragedies be related?

Marcel Sabitzer was keen to praise Manchester United teammate Jadon Sancho after the England international scored in the Premier League win over Leicester City on Sunday.

The latest British Academy Film Awards have taken place as stars from around the world gathered to celebrate the past 12 months of filmmaking.