The King and the Prime Minister led tributes to the nation’s unsung heroes as excitement builds ahead of the 25th anniversary Pride of Britain Awards. Dozens of huge stars, from Oscar winners to chart-toppers and world champions, will celebrate the extraordinary achievements of winners, including awe-inspiring children of courage, fundraisers, …
Read More »From Yorkshire to stardom: Where are the cast of The Royal now?
The Royal, a Yorkshire-based drama, held the attention of Sunday evening TV viewers for nearly ten years. The medical drama, a spin-off from the well-loved show Heartbeat, centred around the happenings at St Aidan’s Royal Free Hospital. The series ran from 2003 to 2011, delivering 87 unforgettable episodes. The drama …
Read More »Leicestershire stars and stories nominated for National Television Awards
Sir David Attenborough and Richard Armitage lead Leicestershire’s nominations for this year’s National Television Awards (NTAs). The tale of the county’s historical royal seducers is also shortlisted for this year’s glitzy ceremony which is voted for by the public. Sir David, who grew up in Leicester, has the joint most …
Read More »What life was like in Stoke-on-Trent in 1982 – the last time the inflation rate was this high
The Eighties was one of the greatest decades in human history. A time when the pop charts were ruled by electronic dance music and new wave and fashion was just awful (big hair and leggings). It was the time of the Rubik’s Cube, VHS tapes and Walkmans and remember when …
Read More »Coronation Street star Rob Mallard shares hilarious behind-the-scenes message to co-star
Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan has lifted the lid on the backstage japes on the long-running soap. Charlotte arrived on the famous cobbles in October 2020 as flirty Daisy Midgeley, the stepdaughter of Jenny Bradley. After toying with DJ Ryan Connor and destroying his relationship with Alya Nazir, the bad …
Read More »Loose Women’s Denise Welch victim of fraudsters who stole cash in bank scam
Loose Women’sDenise Welch confessed she was a victim of fraudsters who stole her money while posing as workers from her bank. The former Corrie and Benidorm star turned presenter was tricked into giving out her pin during the scam, after someone called her claiming to be from her bank’s fraud …
Read More »World’s longest-running TV soap, ‘Coronation Street’, turns 60 | Showbiz
The world’s longest-running TV soap opera, Britain’s cosy working-class series ‘Coronation Street,’ celebrates 60 years on screen on December 9, 2020. ― AFP pic LONDON, Dec 10 ― The world’s longest-running TV soap opera, Britain’s cosy working-class series Coronation Street, celebrates 60 years on screen yesterday, defying social changes and …
Read More »World’s longest-running TV soap, ‘Coronation Street’, turns 60 – Entertainment
The world’s longest-running TV soap opera, Britain’s cozy working-class series Coronation Street, celebrates 60 years on screen on Wednesday, defying social changes and the pandemic. Pealing cathedral bells, a discussion in parliament and stamps featuring characters were among the special events marking the anniversary. The series revolving around a corner …
Read More »World’s longest-running TV soap, Coronation Street, turns 60 – Entertainment
LONDON (AFP) – The world’s longest-running TV soap opera, Britain’s cosy working-class series “Coronation Street,” celebrates 60 years on screen on Wednesday, defying social changes and the pandemic. Pealing cathedral bells, a discussion in parliament and stamps featuring characters were among the special events marking the anniversary. The series revolving …
Read More »These are the top 10 TV shows people in Manchester complain about the most
The people of Greater Manchester love their telly. We’re partial to a cosy Saturday night, or you could say every evening, in front of the TV. And everyone knows we’re home to the UK’s longest running soap, Coronation Street. But we’re also not afraid to raise concerns if something doesn’t …
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