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The Cult have announced details of a UK tour, which will celebrate their 40th year as a band. Find upcoming dates and ticket details below.Announced today (April 16), the shows are set for later this year and will see the iconic ‘80s rock group perform in 10 cities across the country.

Duff McKagan has announced a series of UK and European tour dates, set to kick off later this year. Find a list of new dates and ticket details below.Announced today (April 15), the new run of tour dates come following the Guns N’ Roses bassist dropping his latest studio album ‘Lighthouse’ towards the end of last year.The LP marked his third album as a solo artist, following on from 1993’s debut ‘Believe In Me’ and 2019’s ‘Tenderness’.

Sherlock co-creator and star Mark Gatiss has said he and the team behind the popular detective drama are still interested in adapting the series for the big screen. 

Police have been spotted searching for a wanted man in a Manchester park this afternoon.

The 2024 Olivier Awards take place this evening at the Royal Albert Hall in London with an array of screen names set to be celebrated for performances given on the London stage.

First Dates Hotel guest Rachael Leader has revisited the the circumstances surrounding her daughter final moments, as an inquest into her heartbreaking death took place this week. Two year old Oria was tragically killed last year, when her father, Ashley Henry, drove into a lorry as part of a suspected murder-suicide in Anwick, Lincolnshire.

This is the moment a panicked daughter called the police after her car was stolen - with her 89-year-old blind mum inside.

The daughter of a woman who appeared on Channel 4's First Dates Hotel was 'already dead' when her father drove into a lorry in a suspected murder-suicide, an inquest has heard.Two year old Oria passed away last year, when she was killed by her father Ashley Henry in a suspected murder-suicide.The tragic death of Oria occurred in Anwick, Lincolnshire, and was first thought to have been an accidental collision, until police launched a murder investigation two days later. Police initially treated the tragedy, which took place on Father's Day last year, as a straightforward collision but later launched a murder investigation after 'careful consideration'.

Scary Movie franchise is due to make a comeback, according to reports that it is being rebooted.Per a report from Variety, the spoof comedy franchise – which has been dormant since the release of 2013’s Scary Movie 5 – is being revived and rebooted by Paramount Pictures, which made the announcement at CinemaCon.Like all previous installments in the franchise, Miramax will be involved in the reboot. Paramount Pictures and Miramax will also be teaming up with Fast & Furious franchise producer to Neal H.

A tragic tot was already dead before her dad drove the car with both of them inside into an oncoming lorry in a horror smash, an inquest has heard.

Scots star Lulu was left stunned during her Manchester show as boyband Take That made a surprise appearance on stage, sending fans into a frenzy.

Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino has confirmed that he will not be joining the band on the road “for the time being”.The percussionist shared the news on an Instagram Stories post earlier this week, while thanking fans for their support after his major surgery in 2023.“As you may know,” he wrote, “last year, I had to undergo spinal surgery, which resulted in me having to miss Interpol tour dates.”“While the surgery and recovery has been successful, thus far, unfortunately I’m dealing with continued health issues – and will have to stay off the road for the time being.”“I apologize to all our fans,” he continued. “Thank you for all your continued support.”Interpol recently added an extra Ireland date to their 2024 ‘Antics’ 20th anniversary UK and European tour.The indie veterans have announced plans to play their second LP in full across the UK in November, including stops in Manchester, Glasgow, London and more.Now, they will wrap up their anniversary shows at Dublin’s 3Arena on November 10.

Cannes Film Festival Delegate General Thierry Frémaux has addressed concerns over security at the event’s upcoming 77th edition in May, saying it will be tight but that measures will be under the radar for the most part.

Residents in Girvan are being given the chance to shape the town's future as part of a Regeneration Project being run by South Ayrshire Council.

A Michelin-starred restaurant in the Lake District, a glamping site in Lancashire and an Italian restaurant in the Ribble Valley are among the finalists shortlisted for the VisitEngland’s Awards for Excellence. Celebrating the very best of England’s tourism industry, the awards champion quality, innovation, best practice and exceptional customer service.

Joni Mitchell has covered Elton John‘s hit song ‘I’m Still Standing’ during the Gershwin Prize Tribute concert. Check it out now.Sir Elton and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin were the recipients of the Library of Congress 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, with the celebration concert taking place last month at DAR Revolution Hall in Washington D.C.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large If TV is all about football these days, so are the Sports Emmys. The New York-based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences revealed the nominations for its 45th annual Sports Emmy Awards, and the NFL Network’s “NFL 360” led the pack with 11 nods — followed closely by the CBS and Nickelodeon coverage of Super Bowl LVIII, with ten. Also in the hunt: ESPN’s “E60” doc series and Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football, with nine each.

Stockport’s historic Bramall Hall will host a plant fair next week with some of the country’s most respected specialist nurseries - including RHS medallists - selling flowers, shrubs and more in the grounds of the Tudor building. The Plant Hunters’ Fair will take place on April 17 and will raise funds for Friends of Bramall Hall and Park.

EXCLUSIVE: Brain Dead Studios announced on Monday that its debut feature Dogleg, directed by and starring Al Warren (Dream Scenario), will debut exclusively on Mubi in North America on May 1st, following special theatrical screenings at the Roxy Cinema in New York City on April 13th, and at Now Instant Image Hall in Los Angeles on April 25th and 27th.

Ringo Starr alongside the likes of Elton John, Slash and Iggy Pop.The musician, who plays drums for The Who, shared some details about the project in a post on social media last week. Starkey explained that it came together on the day The Who and Guns N’ Roses both played at Rock In Rio in 2017.“Duff [McKagan] and I went in a local studio and cut bass for a cover of T-Rex[‘s] ‘Children Of The Revolution’,” he wrote.“My dad played drums in LA (while I fudged the bass) then in Rio, Duff cut bass.

Netflix‘s Selling the OC is returning for Season 3 on May 3 and the trailer previews the upcoming drama that will continue shaking things up on the reality series.

Scottish boxing star Nathaniel Collins has promised "fireworks" when he goes to war in a fight for the European featherweight title next month.

A pub operator championing local communities has won a prestigious award naming it the best of its kind across the country.

Zara and Mike Tindall are set to miss the Royal Family's annual Easter Sunday Matins service at St George's Chapel, Windsor on Sunday, 31 March as they will instead travel to Thoresby Hall in Nottinghamshire to compete in a three-day equestrian event.The couple, who are parents to Mia, 10, Lena, five, and Lucas, three, will not be joining King Charles as he makes his first appearance at a large-scale public event for the first time since his cancer diagnosis.The Tindall's will not be the only family missing on the day as the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are expected to spend the day at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. It's believed Zara will compete with two horses in the Advanced competition at the Eventing Spring Carnival, which will take place from 29 March until 31 March.

The Prince and Princess of Wales' and their three young children will not be joining the rest of the Royal Family at the traditional Easter Sunday Matins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor.The family of five are expected instead to spend the day at their Anmer Hall home in Norfolk. Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis broke up from school for the Easter holidays on Friday, 22 March - the same day that Kate bravely revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy treatment.The home, which was given to the couple by Queen Elizabeth II after their wedding in 2011, is thought to be their favourite residence to escape to - and is somewhere where they have a wide circle of close friends.

King Charles and Queen Camilla will be sitting separately from the rest of the Royal Family during the annual Easter Sunday Matins service at St George's Chapel, Windsor on Sunday, 31 March.This will be the 75 year old monarch's first public engagement since he was diagnosed with cancer, after it was reported that he is very keen to get back to work and make appearances at key royal events in the summer. While the King will be present, the Wales family will not as they are expected to spend the day at Anmer Hall in Norfolk following the announcement that the Princess of Wales is also undergoing treatment for cancer.

Coronation Street star Jack Carrol had an update for fans after being flooded with praise and support from his co-stars. The comedian and actor joined the ITV soap as Bobby, the nephew of Weatherfield favourite Carla Connor.

Jack Carroll has revealed he's returned to filming for Coronation Street and teased his character Bobby's upcoming storylines.The actor portrays the nephew of Weatherfield legend Carla Connor (Alison King) in the hit soap. Bobby is the son of Carla's brother Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis), who is serving life in prison for murdering Tina McIntyre.

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.

IDLES have announced their support acts for their upcoming 2024 UK/Ireland tour – check out all details below.The Bristol band have just released their fifth album ‘Tangk‘ and are set to tour the album across the country from July this year. Now, the band have taken to social media to reveal a swathe of support acts who’ll join their tour with them.First, Australian genre-bending master Genesis Owusu, along with Brighton punk rockers Lambrini Girls have been announced to perform with IDLES.