Plans for nine new homes on open spare land

Bosses behind Piccadilly Tap have unveiled plans for a new pub in the city centre. The new spot will be located at Oxford Road station, and follows the launch of Victoria Tap at Victoria Station last October.

Naman Ramachandran Top Indian star Allu Arjun has revealed franchise expansion plans for his 2021 blockbuster film “Pushpa: The Rise — Part 1.” Directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film traced the rise of Pushpa Raj (Arjun), a laborer who rises through the ranks of a red sandalwood smuggling syndicate and faces off against an egotistical police officer. The Telugu-language film was also dubbed into other Indian languages and went on to become India’s biggest box office hit of 2021. Arjun won best actor at India’s National Film Awards for the film.

Two men have been arrested after cops discovered a cannabis farm at a former Scots care home.

Bank boss Steve Fletcher closed almost 200 branches while at the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banking networks but is now planning to buck that trend and open new outlets as the CEO of the Stockport-based Vernon Building Society.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex are back to business — and have quietly launched a new website. SussexRoyal.com now redirects users to the newly-launched Sussex.com, which features bios for Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan Markle, 42, as well as links to their Archewell Foundation and Archewell Productions organizations.The foundation’s website has also gotten a face-lift, to coordinate it with the new hub’s dark navy and beige theme.Additionally, the Sussex.com site offers a news tab that summarizes the pair’s achievements.

Strictly's Bobby Brazier has revealed his plans for Valentines Day as he addressed rumours of a romance with his former show co-star, Ellie Leach. The 20 year old, who rose to fame playing Freddie Slater on EastEnders, spoke with OK! at the TV Choice Awards in London on Monday, 12 February. Of his plans for the hallmark day of love, Bobby coyly said that he has none, before asking when it actually fell and then saying: "No, no, not yet.

It’s no surprise that Princess Andre is taking the showbusiness industry by storm. From securing fashion modelling work to garnering her own social media fame (she has 1.4 million followers across Instagram and TikTok) and, most recently, the launch of a new collection, Sparkle By Princess Andre with Luxe Jewellery, the 16-year-old is off to an impressive start. “There’s so much I want to do and achieve – I’ve got some big plans,” says Princess confidently, while chatting to OK!.

just showed us the most ingenious phone case we’ve seen in awhile, and it would solve one of our biggest problems.Picture this: You want to leave the house to run a few quick errands, but you don’t want to bring a bag and your outfit doesn’t have pockets. Your phone and a credit card are easy to tote, but what if your lips get dry or you run into your crush? You need a ! Thankfully, Bieber has a clever phone case that will fix that!Bieber gave us a peek at said phone case in her latest Instagram photo dump, where she poses in the mirror wearing a very white camisole and tap pant set.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. public service broadcaster Channel 4 has confirmed the 200 layoffs that were being planned earlier this month.

Pet Shop Boys have shared an exclusive clip of them performing ‘It’s A Sin’ for their new ‘Dreamworld’ Copenhagen live movie – watch it exclusively on NME above.The band’s new live film – recorded during their 2023 ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’ world tour – will hit cinemas on January 31 and February 4.“This cinematic celebration of Pet Shop Boys’ unparalleled career promises to be an unmissable experience for fans and music enthusiasts alike,” said Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing who are sharing the film.“Join us in celebrating four decades of musical innovation as we bring the magic of ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’ to the big screen.”Tickets for the screenings are available here.In a five-star review of Pet Shop Boys’ ‘Dreamworld’ gig in Hull in 2022, NME praised “the band’s infallible greatest hits collection, and their ability to constantly stay ahead of the pack”.It added: “[The concert] shows the range of styles and subjects tackled in their canon, and is a two-hour joyous celebration of their decades of holding pop to a higher standard.”The band also recently extended the ‘Dreamworld’ tour into 2024 with new UK and Irish dates.Find any remaining tickets here and see the dates below.JUNE 202404 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow06 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham08 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham 09 – Co-op Live, Manchester 11 – SSE Arena, Belfast22 – Isle of Wight Festival 2024, Newport

Plans for a massive 35-bedroom shared house at a former glass showroom have been thrown out after dozens of neighbours objected. Plans published last month revealed the intention to convert the former Finefit premises on Church Street West, Radcliffe, into a huge house of multiple occupation, (HMO), with double occupancy meaning it could house up to 70 people.

André 3000 was a guest on Stephen Colbert's Late Show on Tuesday night, chatting to the host and also performing a track from his 2023 album New Blue Sun. You can see his performance above.

Plans for a new university building where 'generations' of healthcare workers will be trained have been unveiled. The University of Salford has published plans for its new Clinic building, promising to provide 'world-class' teaching and research facilities at the site.

Hundreds of residents in Worsley have made objections against a plan to build new homes on green belt land.

On the edge of Stockport, Marple Bridge is a picturesque village packed full of hidden gems. Only a short train ride from Manchester, it feels a world away from the buzz of the city.

Sheynnis Palacios is in Mexico celebrating the organization’s plans for 2024 and 2025, which include spas, cosmetics, perfume, and global expansion of the current products. The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) and its owner, the Thailand-based JKN Global Group, signed a new partnership with Mexican business conglomerate Legacy Holding to build the brand’s international profile and allow for new product and marketing opportunities.Based on the immense popularity of the beauty pageant in 2023, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) decided to expand its business by launching skincare, swimsuit, and beverage product lines.

Storms pounded the San Diego area today, delivering one of the rainiest days on record at the San Diego Airport, flooding major highways such as the 5, the 15 , the 94 and the 78, pushing the San Diego river over its banks, washing cars into flood channels and inundating portions of downtown.

Reading & Leeds has submitted plans for new three-day festival in Luton this May.Festival Republic manager director Melvin Benn is applying for to stage a new event in Stockwood Park, according to Luton Today.The festival promoter, whose company is also behind festivals like Wireless, Latitude and Wilderness, has applied to the borough council for the grant of a premises licence for the event, which would take place over the spring bank holiday weekend from May 25-27.Permission is being sought for the license – which would allow live music, recorded performances – from 12pm to 11:30pm GMT on Friday, May 24 and from 9:30am to 10:30pm on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.Organisers are also seeking permission for the sale of alcohol from 12pm to 11pm on Friday, May 24 and from 9:30am to 10:30pm GMT on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.The local authority’s licensing panel is due to consider the application at a town hall meeting today (January 22).According to Benn’s application, the form also references a “funfair and sponsor activations” for the event, along with system sound checks ahead of each day and rehearsals on Thursday, May 23.One resident has raised concerns to the licensing service of noise disruption and anti-social behaviour around the festival site.

Plans for a large ‘destination’ sports bar on the outskirts of Bolton have been unveiled. A planning application lodged this week reveals ambitious plans to create Smashley’s Sports Bar in three units at Dunscar Business Park on the northern outskirts of the town, near Egerton.

The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters and Neil Young and Crazy Horse are among a litany of huge names announced for this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.Also at the top of the bill are The Killers, Vampire Weekend, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Chris Stapleton, Hozier and Jon Batiste.The festival, which takes place over two weekends between April 25 and May 5 at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, goes out of its way to celebrate the rich musical heritage of the city.Jazz Fest 2024 Music Lineup!GA Weekend Passes and VIP Packages on sale now!Full Music Lineup and Purchase tickets at https://t.co/dApNCrvPYZ. pic.twitter.com/Ba5Q8QDwNG— New Orleans JazzFest (@jazzfest) January 18, 2024Representing the city’s cultural legacy are names such as Irma Thomas, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Dixie Cups, Big Freedia, Trombone Shorty and Cyril Neville.Also set to feature at the festival are The Beach Boys, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bonnie Raitt, Queen Latifah, Greta Van Fleet and Heart.Tickets for both weekends of the festival and all VIP packages can be found here.In November, the Stones confirmed details of a huge US tour for 2024, opening with a show in Houston on April 28, and continuing for 15 more dates going into the summer, wrapping up in Santa Clara, California on July 17.