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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
NatWest issues statement as online banking app down for customers
NatWest issues statement as online banking app down for customers The bank has told customers they are experiencing technical difficulties NatWest customers have reported being locked out of their accounts (Image: Matt Crossick/PA Wire ) NatWest has issued an apology to its customers due to service disruptions which are stopping users from accessing their mobile app. The bank is advising customers to use telephone banking services, or to visit a branch while they address the technical issues. Several people reported being unable to fulfil payments, process salaries, or move money between accounts on Friday morning. The problems have caused frustrated customers to share their annoyance on social media as they wait for the app to be fixed. A spokeswoman for NatWest said: "We are aware that customers are experiencing difficulties accessing the NatWest mobile banking app this morning. "We're really sorry about this and working to fix it as quickly as possible. "Customers can still use online and telephone banking, or visit a branch.", reports the Liverpool Echo. Unhappy customers have taken to X, previously known as Twitter, to voice their annoyance with the outage which has stopped them being able to make transactions via the app. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here . Article continues below One X user posted: "@natwest why is your app down! I have a car tax payment i need to sort,". Another person shared their frustration: "@NatWest_Help your app isn't working and you keep telling people to use online banking to make payments and that isn't working either. "When will everything be back up and running? Some of us have urgent things that need paying." Someone else wrote: "@NatWest_Help app still down , its payday and I need to transfer money. Not good enough." Meanwhile, another customer expressed their frustration: "I have seriously got to ditch @NatWest_Help the app is down AGAIN!". "Need to travel to urgent medical appointment but can't get there if my account isn't working and the poxy app is down!," wrote another unhappy customer. Article continues below The recent string of technical outages affecting customers of nig high-street banks has caused considerable public anger - particularly around the end of the month, which typically coincides with pay day for many households. According to data gathered by the Treasury Committee in March, nine of the largest British banks and building societies have experienced over 33 days of unplanned outages due to issues with their technology and systems in the last two years alone.
The Herald Scotland
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Call The Midwife film and Second World War prequel series announced
The prequel series will be set in Poplar, east London, amid the backdrop of the Blitz, while the film will be set overseas in 1972 and feature characters from the existing TV show. Cast members of Call The Midwife attending the National Television Awards in 2017 (Matt Crossick/PA) The next series of Call The Midwife will kick off with a two-part Christmas special that sees senior members of the Nonnatus House staff head to Hong Kong on a mercy mission. The two-parter will be followed by eight new hour-long episodes, transmitting from January 2026 on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. The series will kick off in 1971 with several of the ladies embracing the Women's Liberation Movement and burning their bras outside Nonnatus House. Viewers will also see the team handle cases including premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis and slavery. Regular cast members returning for the new series, which is now filming, include Judy Parfitt as Sister Monica Joan, Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne, Laura Main as Shelagh Turner, Helen George as Trixie Aylward, Cliff Parisi as Fred Buckle and Stephen McGann as Dr Turner. The new projects will be written, created and produced by showrunner Heidi Thomas and executive producers Dame Pippa Harris and Ann Tricklebank, who also produces. The trio will also helm series 16 together. Thomas said: 'The opening of new doors at Nonnatus House feels profoundly emotional, and yet just right. 'I have never run out of stories for our midwives, and I never will. 'But having wept, laughed, and raged my way from 1957 to 1971, I found myself yearning to delve into the deeper past. 'The Blitz years in the East End were extraordinary – filled with loss, togetherness, courage and joy. The bombs fell, the babies kept on coming, and the Sisters kept on going. 'There will be so much in the prequel for our wonderful, loyal fans, including the appearance of some familiar (if much younger) faces. 'As the classic Call The Midwife series moves further into the 1970s, it also seems the perfect time for our much-loved regulars to take a short break from Poplar and test themselves in an unfamiliar landscape. 'The rise in hospital births, and changes in the NHS, have clipped their wings, and this is their chance to take flight and work out what really matters. 'Whilst the location of the film remains top secret, I can say it is going to look absolutely fantastic on the big screen.' Dame Pippa said: 'We have all been delighted by the way in which audiences have continued to embrace Heidi's imaginative and moving stories from Nonnatus House. 'In an increasingly competitive viewing environment, not only have our loyal fans stayed with us for 14 years, but they've been joined by a new, younger generation who have also fallen in love with our characters and the challenges they face. 'Emboldened by this warmth and enthusiasm, now feels like the right time to expand our world and take our nuns and midwives on to the big screen with our movie, and back in time with the prequel.' Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, said: 'Call The Midwife has been a jewel in the BBC's crown for well over a decade, and this feels like the perfect time to further expand on the glorious, perfectly realised world that Heidi, Pippa, Annie and the team have created for the show's millions of passionate and dedicated viewers.' The first series of Call The Midwife was originally inspired by Jennifer Worth's books of the same name. The hit TV series won the best family drama gong for a 10th consecutive year at the TV Choice Awards earlier in the year. Further details about the prequel TV series and film will be released later this year.
BreakingNews.ie
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Rihanna, Madonna and Lauryn Hill: The best dressed at the Met Gala 2025
The 2025 Met Gala has come to a close, bringing another unforgettable night of bold fashion to the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year's theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, casts an eye back over 300 years of black fashion, the concept of black dandyism and its lasting impact on contemporary style. Advertisement Lauryn Hill made her Met Gala debut (Matt Crossick/PA) Each year, Vogue editor Anna Wintour handpicks a group of celebrities to serve as co-chairs and help launch the museum's exhibition. Alongside Rocky, Wintour chose seven-time Formula One world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, singer and producer Pharrell Williams and Oscar-nominated performer Colman Domingo. Singers Lauryn Hill and Madonna leaned into classic tailoring, while others pushed boundaries with dramatic silhouettes – such as Demi Moore's interpretation of a men's tie. Here are some of the standout looks from the 2025 Met Gala red carpet: Advertisement Rihanna Rihanna (Matt Crossick/PA) Rihanna (37) once again shut down the Met steps, arriving in a sculptural, custom Marc Jacobs two-piece with a large rimmed hat, cropped blazer and pinstriped corset revealing her third pregnancy with rapper ASAP Rocky. Rihanna (Matt Crossick/PA) The singer's skirt was a refashioned oversized suit jacket, with its arms tied at the back to accentuate her bump. Madonna Madonna (Matt Crossick/PA) Madonna leaned into androgynous drama with a simple but elegant take on men's suiting suiting in a ivory silk suit by Tom Ford. The tailoring was reworked to flatter her, with high-waisted trousers and a cropped shirt. The 66 year-old accessorised the look with a large Cuban cigar. Advertisement Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill (Matt Crossick/PA) Lauryn Hill made her red carpet debut in the colour of the season – sporting a butter yellow a tuxedo, paired with a white shirt, dramatic train and burgundy tie. The 49-year-old 'Killing Me Softly' singer opted for Emefa Cole gold jewellery and finished the look with an Hermès Kelly bag in cerulean blue – the ultimate status bag offering the perfect pop of colour. Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian (Matt Crossick/PA) Kim Kardashian (44) opted for a structured croc-leather dress by Chrome Hearts with a matching cowboy inspired hat – playing into the Western trend of the moment. Kim Kardashian (Matt Crossick/PA) The off-the-shoulder top had a sculptural detail on one shoulder and a partly open back that was held together by a belt, with a string of white pearls dangling from the front to the back of the skirt alongside layers of diamonds. Advertisement Chappell Roan Chappell Roan (Matt Crossick/PA) Chappell Roan (27) turned heads in a Paul Tazewell crimson three-piece suit with ultra-wide-leg trousers, metallic patchwork boots and a peaked metallic collar. The 'Pink Pony Club' singer's look was glam-rock meets cabaret dandy – complete with natural wild red waves and a maximalist metallic make-up look by Pat McGrath. Zendaya Zendaya (Matt Crossick/PA) Zendaya mirrored Madonna in a crisp white Louis Vuitton three-piece suit. The 28-year-old actor referenced Diana Ross in 'Mahogany' in a floppy white hat, alongside Ross who also walked the carpet. Advertisement Diana Ross Diana Ross (Matt Crossick/PA) Diana Ross wore a showstopping custom Eleven Sixteen glittering silver gown, with a white ostrich feather trimmed 18-foot train and matching hat. Diana Ross (Matt Crossick/PA) This was the first time in 22 years that the singer had appeared at the Met. The 81-year-old personalised the look with embroidered names of her children and grandchildren. Shakira Shakira (Matt Crossick/PA) Shakira (48) wore a princess-like pink gown with a voluminous, ruffled tail that nodded to her Colombian roots. The Prabal Gurung creation featured cut-out sheer panels and the singer accessorised with sheer black gloves and a pink gemstone pendant necklace by Pasquale Bruni. Demi Moore Demi Moore (Matt Crossick/PA) Hollywood star Demi Moore had a slightly different take on tailoring, wearing a sculptural Thom Browne column gown mimicking hat of a men's tie. The dress featured black and white striped sequins and the 62 year-old accessorised the look with dripping diamond earrings and silver cuff bracelets. Aimee Lou Wood Aimee Lou Wood (Matt Crossick/PA) The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood charmed in a floor-skimming tailored black wool coat and dramatic silk sash, worn over a crisp white cotton shirt, opaque black tights and white ankle socks and accessorised with Cartier diamonds. Created by London designer Priya Ahluwalia, the look nodded to the distinctive elegance of the Congolese Sapeurs. The result, the designer told Vogue is a 'celebration of cultural pride and appreciation'. Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton (Matt Crossick/PA) Formula 1 star Sir Lewis Hamilton continued his fashion-forward streak in a sharply tailored ivory tux by London-based designer Graces Wales Bonner. The 40-year-old co-host of this year's gala completed the look with beaded and shell embellishments which echoed ancestral decorations and ancient currencies. The outfit was completed with a custom beret by legendary milliner Stephen Jones and an Asscher-cut brooch by Briony Raymond. In an Instagram post, Sir Lewis wrote: 'From the moment I heard the theme of this year's Met Gala, I knew I wanted to work with Grace @walesbonner. 'This look has taken months of research and development. Every detail has been deeply considered—there's a lot of emotion and meaning woven into this. 'This is more than a suit, this is ancestral history. Stylish, spiritual, and sharp. Thank you, Grace.' Serena Williams Serena Williams (43) made a showstopping return to the Met in an aqua-blue look from Moncler. Serena Williams (Matt Crossick/PA) The tennis star's ice-blue dress featured an off-the-shoulder cowl neckline, with a spiral of sheer material wrapping the skirt. Ever the queen of capes, Williams completed the look with a matching fluffy down panelled shawl. Sabrina Carpenter Singer Sabrina Carpenter (25) reinvented the idea of Savile Row tailoring in a Louis Vuitton bodysuit with ground-skimming tails – truly embodying the dress code Tailored for You. Sabrina Carpenter (Matt Crossick/PA) 'My look is a dramatic take on a dandy tailcoat with an elongated train,' Carpenter told Vogue. 'It mixes Savile Row tailoring with Parisian corsetry. The striped burgundy wool is hand-embroidered and finished with crystal buttons. Colman Domingo Co-chair of this year's Met Gala Colman Domingo (55) made a dramatic appearance in a custom Valentino cape with jewellery courtesy of Boucheron. Colman Domingo (Matt Corssick/PA) The stately ensemble featured a floor-brushing royal blue robe with pleats, which was capped off with a sequined gold-and-white linen bolero, as well as antique silver canes, feathers, and pearly teardrop-shaped necklaces. Underneath the robe, Domingo wore wide-leg wool trousers and a butter silk shirt. Domingo's bold look certainly sealed his status as red carpet royalty.
Irish Examiner
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Rihanna reveals baby bump on star-studded Met Gala blue carpet
Pop icon Rihanna's third pregnancy was announced on a star-studded Met Gala blue carpet on Monday night in New York. The singer and make-up mogul, who revealed her second pregnancy during the 2023 Super Bowl half-time show, was seen rushing into a New York hotel hours before the gala, while her partner ASAP Rocky made his entrance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Rihanna attending the Met Gala 2025. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA Wire The couple, who already share two children, added another headline moment when Rocky, also a 2025 Met Gala co-chair, arrived holding a diamond-studded umbrella and wearing a custom look by AWGE, his own creative agency. 'It feels amazing, you know. It's time that we show the people what we was cooking up,' he said. 'And I'm glad everybody's happy for us 'cause we definitely happy.' Rihanna, a Met Gala regular who arrived later, opted for a Marc Jacobs dress which highlighted her growing baby bump with a boned corseted bodice and cropped suit jacket. The ensemble was completed with an oversized hat and maroon polka-dotted necktie. Diana Ross wows crowds at the 2025 Met Gala (Matt Crossick/PA) The Met Gala, known as fashion's biggest night, is held on the first Monday in May and celebrates the opening of the Costume Institute's spring exhibition at the New York museum. This year's theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, casts an eye back over 300 years of Black fashion, the concept of black dandyism and its lasting impact on contemporary style. One of the most anticipated arrivals of the night was US actress Zendaya, who arrived on the green carpet in an impeccably tailored custom Louis Vuitton suit and matching hat. Turning to Chanel, singer Dua Lipa wowed crowds in a glitzy custom open-back chiffon dress adorned with a long bow as she arrived on the navy carpet alongside fiance Callum Turner. Jodie Turner-Smithturning heads in Burberry at the Met Gala (Matt Crossick/PA) Jodie Turner-Smith's showstopping Burberry ensemble was elevated by a bold, statement-making hat that completed the look. Also in attendance were model Suki Waterhouse, musician FKA Twigs and Bafta-winning actress Aimee Lou Wood, who wore a look by London designer Priya Ahluwalia. Singer Charli XCX dressed black from head to toe, channelling a gothic look by Ann Demeulemeester, designed by Stefano Gallici on the Met Gala steps. Dua Lipa attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala (Matt Crossick/PA) 'With tailoring being such a key element of this year's theme and a core part of dandyism itself, I felt like they would be prepared to make something tailored to me but also something that referenced elements of dandyism,' the singer told Vogue ahead of the event. In her first Met Gala appearance in 22 years, Motown legend Diana Ross stepped out in an elaborate outfit complete with an 18-foot train embroidered with the names of her children and grandchildren. Zendaya attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala in custom Louis Vuitton (Matt Crossick/PA) The outfit was a collaboration between her son Evan Ross and Nigerian designer Ugo Mozie, aimed at celebrating her family legacy. Dramatic trains were also debuted by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, who wore a bedazzled Givenchy bodice and singer Stevie Wonder, who made his Met Gala debut at 74 years old. 'The reality is God has celebrated what we have done since the beginning of time. We created style, whether it be in music, dance or the most important thing: love,' he told Vogue's live stream of the event. Cynthia Erivo attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala (Matt Crossick/PA) 'Black men all over the world, Africa, everywhere, pull yourselves (together) and bring the world together, because that's what's needed most of all in life today: love, not confusion, not hate.' Substance actress Demi Moore arrived in an off-the-shoulder gown by Thom Browne with a sculptural headpiece. Each year, Vogue editor Anna Wintour handpicks a group of celebrities to serve as co-chairs and help launch the museum's exhibition. Charli XCX attends fashion's biggest night (Matt Crossick/PA) Alongside Rocky, Wintour chose seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, singer and producer Pharrell Williams and Oscar-nominated performer Colman Domingo. NBA star LeBron James has been named an honorary 2025 co-chair. Other familiar faces included tennis icon Serena Williams, actress Anne Hathaway, Espresso singer Sabrina Carpenter, former presenter James Corden and Saltburn star Barry Keoghan. Fleabag star Andrew Scott stood out in a vibrant ensemble featuring a mint-green trouser suit, a bold red waistcoat, and a mustard-yellow shirt. British actor Damson Idris surprised fans when he arrived wearing a racing suit with a Swarovski-studded red, black and white striped helmet. The outfit is believed to be a nod to his role in the upcoming racing film F1 alongside Brad Pitt. Barry Keoghan attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala (Matt Crossick/PA) Megan Thee Stallion turned heads in a custom Michael Kors gown paired with a sweeping fur coat. She later revealed to the media that her striking diamond-studded ponytail-bun hairstyle paid homage to US entertainer and civil rights icon Josephine Baker, known for wearing her hair in a similar style. Suits dominated the scene in line with the theme as rapper Doechii turned heads in a custom Louis Vuitton creation, while Madonna marked her Met Gala return in an ivory-silk Tom Ford ensemble. Meanwhile, rapper Cardi B posed for photos alongside Halle Berry in a custom green Burberry suit by Daniel Lee Megan Thee Stallion's hairstyle paid tribute to Josephine Baker (Matt Crossick/PA) Model Gigi Hadid celebrated her 30th birthday at the Gala in shimmering Miu Miu, a her look a tribute to American fashion designer Zelda Wynn Valdes, who created the original Playboy bunny suit. 'I like to think it's the sort of thing she might have designed for me,' she told media on her way into the event. Arriving fashionably, the Kardashian-Jenner clan made their entrance in all-black. Kendall Jenner stepped out in a two-piece ensemble by British designer Torisheju Dumi, while Kim Kardashian wore an all-leather creation by Chrome Hearts. Kylie Jenner arrived with Ferragamo designer Maximilian Davis wearing a herringbone halter-neck dress with a sheer bodice and a tweed skirt with a high slit.
BreakingNews.ie
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Rihanna debuts baby bump on star-studded Met Gala blue carpet
Pop icon Rihanna showed off her baby bump after her third pregnancy was announced on a star-studded Met Gala blue carpet. The singer and make-up mogul, who revealed her second pregnancy during the 2023 Super Bowl half-time show, was seen rushing into a New York hotel hours before the gala, while her partner ASAP Rocky made his entrance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Advertisement The couple, who already share two children, added another headline moment when Rocky, also a 2025 Met Gala co-chair, arrived holding a diamond-studded umbrella and wearing a custom look by AWGE, his own creative agency. 'It feels amazing, you know. It's time that we show the people what we was cooking up,' he said. 'And I'm glad everybody's happy for us 'cause we definitely happy.' Rihanna, a Met Gala regular who arrived later, opted for a Marc Jacobs dress which highlighted her growing baby bump with a boned corseted bodice and cropped suit jacket. Advertisement The ensemble was completed with an oversized hat and maroon polka-dotted necktie. Diana Ross wows crowds at the 2025 Met Gala. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA. The Met Gala, known as fashion's biggest night, is held on the first Monday in May and celebrates the opening of the Costume Institute's spring exhibition at the New York museum. This year's theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, casts an eye back over 300 years of Black fashion, the concept of black dandyism and its lasting impact on contemporary style. One of the most anticipated arrivals of the night was US actress Zendaya, who arrived on the green carpet in an impeccably tailored custom Louis Vuitton suit and matching hat. Advertisement Turning to Chanel, singer Dua Lipa wowed crowds in a glitzy custom open-back chiffon dress adorned with a long bow as she arrived on the navy carpet alongside fiance Callum Turner. Jodie Turner-Smithturning heads in Burberry at the Met Gala. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA. Jodie Turner-Smith's showstopping Burberry ensemble was elevated by a bold, statement-making hat that completed the look. Among the other UK stars in attendance were model Suki Waterhouse, musician FKA Twigs and Bafta-winning actress Aimee Lou Wood, who wore a look by London designer Priya Ahluwalia. Singer Charli XCX dressed black from head to toe, channelling a gothic look by Ann Demeulemeester, designed by Stefano Gallici on the Met Gala steps. Advertisement Dua Lipa attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA. 'With tailoring being such a key element of this year's theme and a core part of dandyism itself, I felt like they would be prepared to make something tailored to me but also something that referenced elements of dandyism,' the singer told Vogue ahead of the event. In her first Met Gala appearance in 22 years, Motown legend Diana Ross stepped out in an elaborate outfit complete with an 18-foot train embroidered with the names of her children and grandchildren. Zendaya attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala in custom Louis Vuitton. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA. The outfit was a collaboration between her son Evan Ross and Nigerian designer Ugo Mozie, aimed at celebrating her family legacy. Dramatic trains were also debuted by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, who wore a bedazzled Givenchy bodice and singer Stevie Wonder, who made his Met Gala debut at 74 years old. Advertisement 'The reality is God has celebrated what we have done since the beginning of time. We created style, whether it be in music, dance or the most important thing: love,' he told Vogue's live stream of the event. Cynthia Erivo attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA. 'Black men all over the world, Africa, everywhere, pull yourselves (together) and bring the world together, because that's what's needed most of all in life today: love, not confusion, not hate.' Substance actress Demi Moore arrived in an off-the-shoulder gown by Thom Browne with a sculptural headpiece. Each year, Vogue editor Anna Wintour handpicks a group of celebrities to serve as co-chairs and help launch the museum's exhibition. Charli XCX attends fashion's biggest night. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA. Alongside Rocky, Wintour chose seven-time Formula One world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, singer and producer Pharrell Williams and Oscar-nominated performer Colman Domingo. NBA star LeBron James has been named an honorary 2025 co-chair. Other familiar faces included tennis icon Serena Williams, actress Anne Hathaway, Espresso singer Sabrina Carpenter, former presenter James Corden and Saltburn star Barry Keoghan. Fleabag star Andrew Scott stood out in a vibrant ensemble featuring a mint-green trouser suit, a bold red waistcoat, and a mustard-yellow shirt. British actor Damson Idris surprised fans when he arrived wearing a racing suit with a Swarovski-studded red, black and white striped helmet. The outfit is believed to be a nod to his role in the upcoming racing film F1 alongside Brad Pitt. Barry Keoghan attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala (Matt Crossick/PA) Megan Thee Stallion turned heads in a custom Michael Kors gown paired with a sweeping fur coat. She later revealed to the media that her striking diamond-studded ponytail-bun hairstyle paid homage to US entertainer and civil rights icon Josephine Baker, known for wearing her hair in a similar style. Suits dominated the scene in line with the theme as rapper Doechii turned heads in a custom Louis Vuitton creation, while Madonna marked her Met Gala return in an ivory-silk Tom Ford ensemble. Meanwhile, rapper Cardi B posed for photos alongside Halle Berry in a custom green Burberry suit by Daniel Lee Megan Thee Stallion's hairstyle paid tribute to Josephine Baker (Matt Crossick/PA) Model Gigi Hadid celebrated her 30th birthday at the Gala in shimmering Miu Miu, a her look a tribute to American fashion designer Zelda Wynn Valdes, who created the original Playboy bunny suit. 'I like to think it's the sort of thing she might have designed for me,' she told media on her way into the event. Entertainment Lorraine Kelly recovering at home after 'preventat... Read More Arriving fashionably, the Kardashian-Jenner clan made their entrance in all-black. Kendall Jenner stepped out in a two-piece ensemble by British designer Torisheju Dumi, while Kim Kardashian wore an all-leather creation by Chrome Hearts. Kylie Jenner arrived with Ferragamo designer Maximilian Davis wearing a herringbone halter-neck dress with a sheer bodice and a tweed skirt with a high slit.
