McDonald's has put Paddington plush toys inside Happy Meals and families have fallen in love with them

Johnny Marr and The Charlatans have announced a handful of huge UK 2024 co-headlining outdoor shows.Both Marr and The Charlatans are set to perform as part of the Forest Live concert series that will take place at Cannock Chase Forest in Rugelegy on June 28, 2024. They are also both set to play the Scarborough Open Air Theatre on June 29, 2024.A ticket pre-sale will be available for fans who sign up for The Charlatans’ official mailing list from Tuesday, December 12 at 9am local time.

Liam Gallagher for the UK and Ireland shows of his upcoming ‘Definitely Maybe Tour’ have been confirmed.The Britpop icon is set to hit the road next June to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Oasis‘ seminal debut album. Gallagher will play the record in full at the gigs, and has teased that he’ll also be dusting off some rare B-sides from that era.Now, it has been announced which artists will be joining him for the UK and Ireland dates of the upcoming tour – which will see the singer “go for it visually” and hold back from playing any solo material.Announced by music industry executive, record label owner and Oasis’ former manager John McGee on Instagram, the support for the UK and Ireland dates next June will come from indie bands Cast and The View.

A boy was diagnosed with a brain tumour after his mum noticed he was blinking too much. Varden Callaghan, now six, had been blinking excessively, rubbing his eyes and getting irritable since he was eight months old.

It's soon going to be Christmas, a time of indulgence and some seriously delicious food. Everyone's gearing up to host family and friends and so a little recipe inspiration will always come in handy, especially if you're entertaining someone who is coeliac or gluten-free. A lot of festive food is on ‘Santa’s naughty list’ for those with food intolerances or sensitivities but it doesn't have to be that way.

American indie singer Noah Kahan has announced a huge gig in Manchester next year, which will take place at the city’s newest venue Co-Op Live.

David and Victoria Beckham had the opportunity to spend time with former president Barack Obama, and it looks like it went great. On Thursday, the couple shared photos posing with Barack in support of the Obama Foundation, and they both had kind words about their experience.A post shared by David Beckham (@davidbeckham)The retired soccer star said it was an honor to spend time with Barack to hear about the work the foundation is doing to “empower the next generation of leaders around the world.”“A towering example of grace and humility, it was so inspiring to hear about the innovative projects that are changing young lives and improving communities,” he wrote in the caption.

Robert Jenrick has said in a letter to the Prime Minister that he had to resign as immigration minister because he has “such strong disagreements with the direction of the Government’s policy on immigration”. The Newark, Nottinghamshire MP had been pushing for the UK to reject some European human rights laws to facilitate the plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Passengers flying from Manchester Airport may all know about The Lion and Antelope pub, but there’s also another bar that has less queues and a runway view that people often miss.

As Christmas gets closer and closer, it can be tempting as a parent to use Santa and the promise of gifts to keep excitable children in line. However, using presents and treats as leverage, or telling them Father Christmas won't come if they misbehave in the run-up to the big day has been discouraged. In fact, one behaviour expert believes that this is a serious mistake and that it may make things much worse.

The shorter days, longer nights and colder air means that the country is well into the throes of winter. The change in season comes with many things including the festive time of the year with the Christmas spirit beginning to spread.

After a decade away, last week, Girls Aloud finally announced their reunion. The tour, known as the Girls Aloud Show will see the biggest-selling girl group of the 21st century play 15 dates across the UK and Ireland next May and June 2024.

Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams has been flooded with messages branding his place in the dance-off as 'absurd' and 'outrageous' as he broke his silence on being saved. The actor and West End star drew gasps in the ballroom as it was revealed that he'd be dancing again for his place in the BBC One dance contest.

Jeremy Hunt didn't mention it in his 52-minute speech in Parliament on Wednesday (November 22), but buried deep in the 120-page autumn statement, a fundamental change with big implications for Greater Manchester was confirmed. The city-region struck a deal with the government earlier this year which means that more power over transport, housing and skills would be given to local leaders.

I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here is finally back on our TV screens for its 23rd series, with 10 new celebrities heading to Australia to compete in challenges and hopefully be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle.

Alexander Buttner has admitted he was in a local chip shop with a group of friends when he discovered Manchester United wanted to sign him, confessing that he thought it was a prank.

Italian restaurant group Piccolino has unveiled its "most exuberant restaurant yet" - a new £2mn Piccolino Grande in Wilmslow. The new site features lavish interiors and a huge new Winterised terrace inspired by Tuscany.

Former OGC Nice manager Adrian Ursea has offered an insight into INEOS' ownership of a football club, explaining that impending Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe is unlikely to get in the way of manager Erik ten Hag.

Manchester City are having to deal with a cartload of injuries ahead of their return to action.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has pledged he will be working hard to be back as soon as possible after suffering an injury blow last week.

Pep Guardiola has been dealt yet another injury scare during the international break as Manchester City await an update on Erling Haaland before their impending Premier League showdown with Liverpool.