Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer “Superman: Legacy” writer-director James Gunn is expanding the new DC universe with three new actors joining the cast: Nathan Fillion (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
07.07.2023 - 17:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Standing outside Active Ashton on a busy afternoon, it doesn't take long for a queue of heartbroken gymgoers to make their voices heard. There is anger and devastation in Tameside following this week's announcement that three of the borough's leisure centres will close their doors in September.
Active Ashton, which includes a gym, swimming pool and sauna, stands between the interchange and the shopping centres of Ashton town centre. Indoor bowling arena Active Etherow and Adventure Longdendale - which contains a trampoline park, laser zone and soft play area - will also shut down.
The not-for-profit organisation which runs all three, Active Tameside, says it has been left in an 'unenviable position' after being stung by rising costs - while Tameside Council insists it cannot afford to pick up the bill and rescue the sites. For the people who use the facilities, young and old, it has left an overwhelming sense of disappointment.
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Mark Jackson says he has been 'horrified' by the 'frankly disgusting' decision. The 55-year-old was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1998 and says the facility in Ashton is 'vital' to him.
"Swimming is basically responsible for me being able to walk again," Mark said. He believes the move to close the facility is 'poorly thought out'.
"To some extent I'm baffled by the logic behind it," he said. "There are people who have mental health issues that use this place as a safe spot, but they get great value from it.
"It will end up being more cost to the NHS because they will need more medication rather than physically doing something and keeping their mind active. Ultimately it will cost the
Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer “Superman: Legacy” writer-director James Gunn is expanding the new DC universe with three new actors joining the cast: Nathan Fillion (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
Greta Gerwig was planning to work with Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan again in the Barbie movie but that ultimately didn’t pan out.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Saoirse Ronan revealed last September to People magazine that she tried and failed to film a cameo in the upcoming “Barbie” movie, which is directed by her “Lady Bird” and “Little Women” filmmaker Greta Gerwig. It turns out Gerwig eyed even more “Barbie” cameos, including one that would’ve reunited her and Ronan with Timothée Chalamet. The Oscar nominee also appeared in “Lady Bird” and “Little Women.” “Well, it was always going to have to be like a sort of smaller thing because she was actually producing at the time, which I am so proud of her for,” Gerwig said of having to scrap Ronan’s cameo. “And of course, it’s brilliant. But it was going to be a specialty cameo. I was also going to do a specialty cameo with Timmy, and both of them couldn’t do it, and I was so annoyed. But I love them so much. But it felt like doing something without my children. I mean, I’m not their mom, but I sort of feel like their mom.”
Manchester United players continued their pre-season preparations on Monday morning with their first friendly fixture just around the corner.
Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has been flooded with compliments as she showed off her latest sixties-inspired look. The actress, who played Faye Windass in the ITV soap, underwent a hair change after leaving the show after more than 12 years.
Good Morning Britain stars Charlotte Hawkins and Laura Tobin have dazzled fans as they put on a festival-ready display over the weekend. The ITV news programme's meteorologist and presenter were seen hanging out and having fun together at the Soho House Festival.
Sharareh Drury SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from “A Most Uncomfortable Woman,” Season 7, Episode 4 of “Outlander,” now streaming on Starz. As the American Revolution revs up on “Outlander,” a battle over a new lass may also have begun for two of the series’ most handsome bachelors — Ian (John Bell) and William Ransom (Charles Vandervaart). In the fourth episode of Outlander’s seventh season, Ian discovers Ransom severely injured in the woods after being bucked off his horse while on a covert mission for the British army. The two come upon Quaker siblings Denzell Hunter (Joey Phillips) and Rachel Murray (Izzy Meikle-Small) while in search of medical aid for Ransom. Hunter is luckily medically skilled, planning to serve as a Continental Army surgeon.
Tom Sandoval is officially back in the Vanderpump Rules orbit.
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Wednesday night's episode of Love Island left fans with their jaws on the floor as the dramatic results of the Casa Amor recoupling unfolded as the two villas united after three days.
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Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has been snapped with his new 'fella' after enjoying a night out with his co-stars. The actor, who plays Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap, enjoyed seeing Lionel Ritchie on stage at Lytham Festival with a number of his castmates.
On the morning of December 16, 2003, John 'Fat Jackie' Thompson got into his red Ford Escort and set off for work. A few minutes later, after driving over a speed bump near his home in Halliwell in Bolton, he heard a rattle then a loud bang.
Manchester United have allowed David de Gea's contract to expire and may have to move to replace him in the transfer market.
The Voice Kids is back on ITV, with a new line-up of future popstars ready to sing their hearts out.
As tensions rise in Hollywood over an imminent update on SAG-AFTRA’s negotiations with the studios, thousands of miles east, the Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary is gearing up for its annual influx of industry insiders, curious film fans, and stars.
The Cleveland Browns have been looking for a franchise quarterback for decades now. Now, it seems like they have finally found that in Deshaun Watson. With Watson at the helm and Cleveland seemingly moving to a more pass-first offense, what does that mean for star RB Nick Chubb? Well, according to SportsIllustradted.com Chubb could have his best season yet! The offense being centered around Watson was never going to affect Chubb’s impact on the game.
Showtime has scrapped a number of greenlit originals including the series remake of Gattaca from Homeland co-creators Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa and Seasoned, a comedy starring real-life husband and wife Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody.
Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany Mahomes (née Matthews) mixed business and pleasure on their latest family trip.
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion gave their blessing for the use of “WAP” in the new comedy “Joy Ride”.