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Selome Hailu editorAMC Plus unveiled first look photos from “Ragdoll,” a new thriller series premiering this fall and starring Lucy Hale.The six-episode series is based on Daniel Cole’s novel of the same name, in which six people are murdered by a serial killer who tears apart their bodies and sews them back into one.

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Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, who also appeared with her in “Fantasy Island.” Vertical is planning to give it a theatrical release later this year.“The Hating Game,” which is based on the hit novel by Sally Thorne, tells the story of kind-hearted Lucy Hutton (Hale) and her cold, efficient nemesis Joshua Templeton (Stowell).

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Meet Mr. Benedict: “He’s one of the pre-eminent scientists of our time.” His brother? Well, he isn’t.

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Film, TV and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz has signed with APA. Butz stars in NBC's Debris series and nabbed a lead role as Rex Foster in the Disney+ adaptation of Tim Federle’s YA novel Better Nate Than Ever.

AMC and UK’s Alibi have rounded out the the three leads of crime drama series Ragdoll, with Henry Lloyd-Hughes (The Irregulars, Killing Eve) and Thalissa Teixeira (Too Close, Trigonometry) joining previously announced Lucy Hale. The series, which begins production today in London, hails from Sid Gentle Films, the British production company behind Killing Eve. Toby MacDonald (Old Boys, The Duchess) and Niall MacCormick (The Victim, The Song of Lunch) will direct.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHenry Lloyd-Hughes and Thalissa Teixeira will star alongside Lucy Hale in the AMC-Alibi series “Ragdoll,” Variety has learned.The six-episode show, which was ordered to series back in February, is set to begin production on April 19 in London.

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Lucy Hale keeps it casual in a blue top while holding on to an iced coffee while out in Los Angeles on Monday morning (February 22).

direct to your inboxThe Real Housewives of Cheshire star Hanna Kinsella cradled her baby bump as she went for a romantic stroll with her husband.Hanna and hubby Martin were seen in Hale after the mum-to-be went past her due date.Sharing a photo of their walk on her Instagram Hanna said to her husband: "Happy Valentine’s Day to my gorgeous @drmartinkinsella."My best friend in the whole world...I love you to the moon and back!"The mum-to-be looked snug in a grey coat and black baker boy hat.She

direct to your inboxHealth bosses have explained why people under 40 may be getting a vaccine jab in Trafford - despite not being a key worker or having underlying health conditions.Concerns were raised by some residents after people outside the highest priority groups were given the Covid-19 vaccine in Hale this week.Primary care bosses said they are offering the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to those outside the highest vulnerability cohorts to make sure stocks of the jab are used up before they

direct to your inboxThe family of a mum whose remains were found after she went missing have spoken of their ongoing agony - as a date for an inquest into her death was set.Marie Scott, who was 58, went missing from her home in Hale, in Trafford, just before Christmas in 2017.A human leg was then found in the River Irwell near Jubilee Bridge in Pendleton, Salford, in December 2018, followed by the discovery of body parts in marshes beside the Manchester Ship Canal near Frodsham in Cheshire in

direct to your inboxA man in his 80s kicked cowardly robbers in the testicles after they tried to prise an expensive watch from his wrist.Niall Whittaker, 27, and Jack Meek, 25, were left empty-handed following the incident at the victim's home in Wilmslow, Cheshire.The pair followed the man and his wife to their house after they had been to a café in Hale.Later the same day, the balaclava-clad thugs robbed an elderly couple, who have since moved house after being left traumatised.Whittaker and

direct to your inboxTwo people have been taken to hospital following a crash on a busy road in Trafford.Emergency crews were called to Hale Road, in Hale Barns, following a crash involving two cars at around 12.20pm today (December 21).Police, ambulance and fire crews are currently in attendance.The road was blocked in both directions for around 30 minutes and traffic was queueing between Shay Lane, near Ringway Golf Club, and Broad Lane close to St Ambrose College.A North West Ambulance Service

direct to your inboxPolice and firefighters were called to a street in Hale Barns following reports of an explosion.They were scrambled to Alan Drive at 8.10pm.When they arrived, they found the remnants of a firework and a box of nails in the road.There were no reports of any injuries.Police later confirmed that a loud bang had been caused by accident when a car ran over building materials.A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said two fire engines were scrambled following

direct to your inboxIt's a performance that is consistent, but frankly disappointing - the Britannia Hotel chain has been ranked the worst in the UK for the eighth year on the run.Guests described its rooms and venues as "filthy".The hotel chain, which has its headquarters in Hale, Greater Manchester, is the only firm to receive just one star out of five for cleanliness following the survey of more than 4,000 people by consumer organisation Which?Despite being one of the cheapest chains in the

hereHaider was among those who sacrificed time with his family so he could dedicate himself to Covid patients, first living in a hotel, and later alone at the family home in Hale for months on end.He was able to spend just a few days with his youngest child after he was born in April, before his wife Rasha Al-Talib and their three children went away to stay with her parents and he went back to work.Even when he himself fell ill with Covid, he declined Rasha's offer to come home to care for him,

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Jack Meek, 25, of Tipton Drive, Northern Moor, has been charged with two counts of robbery and attempt robbery. He will appear at Manchester Crown Court on 8 March 2021.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentAustin Stowell (“Battle of the Sexes,” “Bridge of Spies,” “Whiplash”) will star opposite Lucy Hale in romantic comedy “The Hating Game,” based on the runaway hit novel by Sally Thorne.Presented at the American Film Market by David Garrett’s Mister Smith Entertainment, which is co-financing and handles world sales, “The Hating Game” will commence principal photography on Nov.