Top UK TV comedian Maisie Adam set for Ayr show this weekend

Train services across Greater Manchester and the UK will be crippled again this weekend due to a fresh wave of train strikes. All the major train companies which operate in the region will be affected.

Self Esteem has dropped the sonic new cover of Jimmy Cliff’s ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’, shared as part of the This Town soundtrack. Check it out below.The song was shared by the Sheffield singer as part of the new BBC series which aired over the Easter weekend, and takes place in the ’80s UK, amid the two-tone ska revival.Originally released back in 1995, the song was first shared by Jimmy Cliff as part of his album ‘Many Rivers To Cross’.“Persecution you must fear/ Win or lose you got to get your share/ You’ve got your mind set on a dream/ You can get it though hard it may seem now,” Self Esteem, real name Rebecca Lucy Taylor sings in the verse, putting a modern, dance spin on the original track.Check out both the original and the new Self Esteem cover below.The first two episodes of This Town aired over Easter weekend, with Self Esteem’s reimagining of ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ being played from the soundtrack, as well as Ray Laurél’s new version of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’.The series “celebrates a thrilling evolution of sound, spirit and UK culture” and is set against the melting-pot scene of the Midlands in the 1980s.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour tickets sold out in a flash online and loads of Swifties were left without a way to see their favourite star perform live across the UK. But don't worry, there's still a chance to get tickets and sing your heart out to Blank Space and Wildest Dreams.

Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, has died at the age of 87.The actor made history by picking up the award for his role as the drill instructor Sgt. Emil Foley in the 1982 film An Officer And A Gentlemen.Gossett died at a rehabilitation centre in Santa Monica, California today (March 29), as reported by the Associated Press.“It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning,” his family said in a statement.

A mix of sunshine and showers is forecast for Greater Manchester over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

The ownership of the £27 million Perth Museum will hand over to the people of Perth this Saturday when it opens its doors to the public for the first time.

official finance report published by the Danish Palace Tuesday shows that the majority of the couple’s income — paid for by the state — covered their housing and staff costs.It also covered other “dependent” members of the Danish royal family.Of the nearly $2 million they raked in, $323,000 was set aside as a “grant” for Mary, who was the Crown Princess at the time ahead of Queen Margrethe II’s abrupt abdication in January.This left them with just under $415,000 to spend on leisure travel, shopping, and personal expenses.Margrethe, who stripped her youngest son’s family of their royal titles before her abdication, received an eye-watering sum of $8.4 million, with a private allowance of $5.7 million, in 2023.Frederik and Mary will be looking to cash in even more this year.The pair are also owners of a luxury ski lodge in Switzerland, which they list on AirBnB for up to $20,000 per week.The Danish royal family’s appanage system is set to be challenged by the government, which hopes to overhaul the current arrangement, according to local outlet DR News.This means that the royal family’s finances will be more transparent to the public, and will indicate the exact amount the royal household is given, as well as how they choose to divvy up the sum.Unlike the British royals, the Danish royal family does not need to pay taxes.Frederik and Mary ascended to the throne after Queen Margrethe — third cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II — revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that State Pension and benefit payment rates will rise from April 8, 2024. State Pensions will go up by 8.5 per cent, under the Triple Lock, while most working age and disability benefits will increase by the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate of 6.7 per cent.

Young Fathers have announced they will curate and headline Stirling City Park’s new all-day festival this summer.The Edinburgh trio is set to participate in a new Scottish festival at Stirling City Park, which has a capacity of 15,000 concertgoers. It will be the biggest headline show Young Fathers have played in Scotland to date.Stirling City Park Festival will take place on June 29, with further guests still to be announced.

Cillian Murphy is set to return for the Peaky Blinders movie, the creator confirmsThe movie is set to begin filming at Digbeth Loc Studios in September, and will be set during the Second World War.Speaking to BirminghamWorld at the premiere of his new BBC show, This Town, Steven Knight confirmed that the Irish actor would reprise his role of Tommy Shelby in the feature film.Knight said about Murphy: “He is definitely returning for it. We’re shooting it in September just down the road in Digbeth.”This news comes after Murphy shared his enthusiasm for the project earlier this month, telling the Irish Star: “I have always said that if Knight delivers a script that I know he can deliver, because he is such a phenomenal writer, I’ll be there.”Murphy, 47, did however mention that his character may have aged, adding: “If we want to watch 50-year-old Tommy Shelby, I will be there.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is said to have been offered the role of James Bond for the next instalments of the film franchise, taking over from Daniel Craig. Actor Aaron, 33, known for his role in Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging, Kick-Ass and Bullet Train is said to be the top pick for film bosses.This comes after many fans of the 007 series thought Idris Elba would be the one to take on the iconic role after Craig's last appearance as the famous spy in 2021's No Time To Die. Eon Productions, the team behind the famous spy movies, is said to be getting ready to film the new James Bond movie this year.

EXCLUSIVE: Nowhere Special by director Uberto Pasolini (The Full Monty, Still Life), and starring James Norton (Bob Marley: One Love, Little Women, Happy Valley), is set for theatrical release on April 26.

Millions of workers across the UK will get a boost to their wages worth hundreds in less than a month.

Renowned for his passion for food and appetite for outrageous eating feats, Man v Food star Adam Richman has embarked on a culinary journey across the British Isles "as a love letter" to British cuisine. Armed with a map of the UK, the Brooklyn-based food expert and chef is attempting to shed light on the "globally misunderstood" and "unfairly maligned" realm of British cuisine for a new Food Network UK show, Adam Richman Eats Britain.

This Morning's Cat Deeley has a lot on her plate. From joining the ITV show as the new permanent host alongside Good Morning Britain's Ben Shephard, the 47 year old is also currently overseeing a huge home renovation project. According to reports, Cat and her husband, Irish comedian Patrick Kielty, paid £4.9 million for a rundown property in Hampstead, intending to transform it into a mid century Malibu style home.

Dozens of flood warnings and alerts have been issued across the UK as more heavy rain is forecast - with Greater Manchester braced for downpours.

The team bidding to revive Ayr's former Odeon Cinema say community spirit will play a key role in its rebirth.

Meghan Markle has reportedly hired a UK-based PR person, sparking questions like "Why now? " This is the first time Prince Harry and Meghan have had a UK-based employee since they left the UK in 2020, according to Pandora Forsyth who recently appeared on GB News. Forsyth finds the timing curious, asking, "Why now? Why the business change? " Anne Diamond, the host of GB News, suggests that the new PR hire might be planning to recommend that the Sussexes spend more time in the UK as a way to win over the public.

"You look gorgeous" he says, attempting his best Manchester accent, "This is Manchester United".

Forestry England has said that the mild winter and spring could cause bluebells to bloom early. Bluebells usually flower from late March to early May, but this year's mild weather means they may well be early.