Tragedy as 'world's leading expert' on LS Lowry found dead on sofa at holiday home in Bulgaria

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Global Screen has closed further deals on major territories for its animated adventure film “Niko – Beyond the Northern Lights.” Variety debuts the new teaser (below). Viva Kids has acquired all rights for North America to the latest feature film in the franchise about a flying reindeer, following worldwide hits “Niko & the Way to the Stars” (2008) and “Niko – Little Brother, Big Trouble” (2012), which were sold to more than 120 countries. Further deals were concluded with Flins y Piniculas for Spain, CDC for Latin America, Nos Lusomundo for Portugal, Grand Entertainment for the Middle East and SVOE Kino for Ukraine.

What comes to mind when you think of fine dining? Perhaps it’s starched white tablecloths and not a single piece of cutlery out of place. Or maybe it’s an elaborate, multi-course tasting menu where the ingredients are reeled off as if you’re in an episode of MasterChef.

A perfect gift for any thrill-seeker this Valentine's Day is a trip to somewhere sunnier than the freezing UK like Spain or Italy.

A bleeding dog with large chunks of its fur missing was found tied up with rope near a canal in Stockport. The young bull breed-type dog was found by a member of the public near the Peak Forest Canal at Woodley Precinct.

You can fly a plane and land at any airport in the world... without even leaving Manchester. I tried it out for myself at The Deck 747, based at Barton Aerodrome, that offers a truly unique - if not slightly nerve-racking experience - at controlling a real former Boeing 747 from the cockpit.

Pro footballer Kyle Walker has publicly admitted betraying his wife, Annie Kilner, as he confessed to making "idiot choices". Kyle admitted that he made “idiot choices and idiot decisions” when he had "betrayed" Annie with Lauryn Goodman, as he confirmed that he had fathered a second love child with Lauryn. Kyle told The Sun: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.

Ged Reek lives in a spacious one bed flat in a handsome Grade II listed building in one of the coolest postcodes in the world.

A 'kind and caring' woman died having taken a toxic mix of prescribed medication, an inquest heard. Kirsty Doyle, 46, was on a range of medicines for complex mental and physical health problems.

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

A person has died after falling from a bridge over the M60.

A young man was tragically found dead in woodland at a golf club in Bolton on Wednesday morning (January 24). Police were called to a concern for the welfare of a man on Broadford Road, in Bolton, at around 8am.

Wave to Earth have announced the Asia and Europe legs of their upcoming 2024 ‘flaws and all’ world tour.Today (January 24), Wave to Earth revealed the the first 13 dates of their brand-new 2024 ‘flaws and all’ world tour. It will kick off in Asia on March 18 with a concert in Hong Kong, before the band head to Taipei and Tokyo in the same week.Thereafter, the trio will bring their 2024 ‘flaws and all’ world tour to Europe, starting with a show in Milan, Italy on March 28.

A person was found dead early today after emergency services were called to reports of a casualty on railway tracks, police have revealed. No sex or age of the person has been released by British Transport Police.

Tens of thousands of pounds have been raised in memory of a 14-year-old boy who was found dead in a river.

Cassyette has announced details of her debut album, titled ‘This World Fucking Sucks’ – listen to two new singles below.The album will land on August 23 via 23 Recordings, and its announcement follows the recent teasing of new single ‘Why Am I Like This?’.‘Why Am I Like This?’ has now arrived alongside another new track, titled ‘Ipecac’, and details of a 2024 headline tour of the UK and Europe.Speaking about her debut album, Cassyette said: “I’m so excited for the release of my first album. I’ve put in so much work and I’ve collaborated with so many amazing and talented people and I’m so grateful to see it brought to life.

Lawyer Stefan Borson, a former financial advisor to Manchester City, says the Blues will be relegated if they are found guilty of the 115 charges of financial wrongdoing levelled at them by the Premier League.

Paving slabs from Albert Square will be re-used at the newest park to come to the city — which will mark the end of Ancoats’ regeneration.

The changeable weather is not just affecting our mood and how we dress – doctors have warned it is impacting our immune systems, too. A health expert has now stressed the importance of including vitamin D in your diet to help fight off infections.

A ‘doting dad’ who ‘lived for his children’ took his own life after an ‘ongoing struggle’ with his mental health, an inquest has heard.

Officers searching for a missing mum-of-three near Tameside have found a body. Derbyshire Police confirmed the discovery of a body believed to be that of 73-year-old Yvonne Backhouse this afternoon (January 15).