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BBC News
10 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Sands Centre's events season cancelled over ongoing roof works
A leisure venue's autumn and pantomime season will not go ahead after work to remove unsafe concrete in the auditorium roof was slowed by storm removal of approximately 200 tonnes of concrete at the Sands Centre, in Carlisle, got under way last year, but January's Storm Éowyn hit a temporary which manages the venue on behalf of Cumberland Council, said it was working with promoters to reschedule events which were due to be staged between 1 September and 31 is asking people not to contact the box office, adding its team would be in touch with all affected ticket holders in the coming weeks with "further details about their options". The events space has been shut since 2023 following a change in government guidance over the use of Raac, a type of concrete found to have safety council initially aimed to have the work completed by late spring, but now says it hopes to have it finished this winter, with the entertainment programme restarting early next leader Mark Fryer said the contractor appointed for the job had faced "several challenges", with the storm having had "a major impact on the completion of the necessary works".Alongside the removal of the concrete, the ventilation system will be upgraded, the lighting system enhanced and customer seating replaced, while changes will also be made to the back-of-house closure of the events space does not impact on the centre's swimming pools, gym, studios or sports hall. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Loose Women star signs up for money-spinning new role away from ITV as stars face pay cuts and axings in ITV chaos
A LOOSE Women star has signed up for a money-spinning new role away from ITV, as the stars of the show face pay cuts. It comes after a major ITV shake-up was revealed this week which will see the female-led, lunchtime talk show cut to 30 weeks a year. 4 4 4 It means the full 26-strong pool of Loose Women. presenters and panellists will no longer be required. Up to a third of the cast, which includes Linda Robson, Denise Welch, Christine Lampard, Coleen Nolan and Charlene White, could be left without a seat at the table in the shake-up. Not one to take things lying down, one of the stars has already taken on a new job that will boost the coffers. Linda Robson has revealed she will be treading the boards this Christmas in panto. She will take center stage at Dartford's Orchard West Theatre. Theatre Director, Tal Rosen said: "We're absolutely delighted to announce Linda Robson is starring in this year's pantomime, Aladdin, as Jasmine's Mother. "As a much-loved household name, Linda will undoubtably bring her warmth, humour and unmistakable personality to Orchard West. "She is a perfect fit for Dartford this Christmas, and Aladdin is guaranteed to be a special festive production. "We look forward to welcoming Linda in her first panto role here in Dartford and we know our audiences will welcome this exciting news." MORE ITV CUTS Loose Women isn't the only show affected by these changes at ITV. Katie Price reignites bitter Loose Women feud seven years after panel exit, ranting 'I hated that show' Lorraine Kelly 's show has been cut to just 30 minutes a day and will also only air for 30 weeks of the year. Good Morning Britain, with hosts including Susanna Reid, Ed Balls and Kate Garraway, will take half an hour from Lorraine and will run from 6am to 9.30am. More than 220 jobs will be lost as part of the shake-up — almost half of the 450 employed on the four flagship shows GMB, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women. The reshuffle comes amid a desperate cost-cutting drive at the broadcaster, and follows changes already made to its soaps. But bosses insist the cuts will bolster other areas of the channel including new drama and sport. The overhaul was announced on Tuesday by Kevin Lygo, managing director of ITV 's media and entertainment division. He said: ' Daytime is a really important part of what we do, and these scheduling and production changes will enable us to continue to deliver a schedule providing viewers with the news, debate and discussion they love from the presenters they know and trust as well as generating savings which will allow us to reinvest across the programme budget in other genres. 'These changes also allow us to consolidate our news operations and expand our national, international and regional news output and to build upon our proud history of trusted journalism at a time when our viewers need accurate, unbiased news coverage more than ever.' 4
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Chase star Jenny Ryan lands herself a new job - and it's worlds away from her role on the quiz show
The Chase star Jenny Ryan has revealed that she's landed herself a new role away from the ITV quiz show. TV star Jenny, 43, is arguably best known for being one of the Chasers on the popular programme. Jenny joined The Chase as The Vixen as part of the ninth series in 2015, and since then she's become a huge fan favourite. Many will be happy to know that they will be able to watch her on stage as part of a Christmas production later on in the year. Jenny has taken on the character of the wicked fairy Carabosse in Sleeping Beauty, which will be performed at Wyvern Theatre & Swindon Arts Centre, Swindon. Speaking about her new role, Jenny said: 'I am thrilled to be coming to Swindon this Christmas to appear in Sleeping Beauty. 'I have heard how wonderful Wyvern Theatre audiences are so I can't wait to get started. 'I know that we are going to have a lot of panto fun and I look forward to hearing everyone booing loudly!' The theatre's official Instagram page also shared the news with their followers, writing: 'CAST ANNOUNCEMENT 'We're thrilled to announce that The Chase's @jenny_from_the_quiz will star as the wicked fairy Carabosse in our spellbinding family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty alongside Swindon panto royalty David Ashley and comedy actor @bengoffe, back by popular demand! Bring on the fun and laughter!!' Many rushed to share their support and excitement over the news. They said: 'Awwww fabulous'; 'ave it!'; 'Have a great time.' Jenny will be joined by David Ashley and Ben Goffe. The show will be available to watch between December 6 2025 and 4 January 2026. Jenny is no stranger to performing. Over the years she's appeared in various other programmes including University Challenge, Mastermind, Are You an Egghead and Only Connect. She's also taken part in Celebrity MasterChef, Supermarket Sweep, Catchphrase Celebrity Special and Who I Lie to You?
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Katie Price reveals ‘game changing' new TV gig, boasting it's ‘the biggest thing I've ever done'
KATIE Price has promised that her next TV venture is going to be bigger and better than anything she's ever done before. Former model Katie was speaking during a debate at The Cambridge Union when she made the surprise announcement. 7 7 The 46-year-old told the audience during her high profile speech: "I already know but I'm sworn to secrecy. This will be the biggest thing I've ever done and I know people, when it comes out, will be like how the f*** has she done that and got that and on that and with that? "It's a game changer, the next thing. It's something the UK will be proud of one of their own to be doing and where it's placed. "I love it, it's so exciting." Elsewhere, Katie has concerned fans by wiping any traces of Married At First Sight JJ Slater from her social media. The former glamour model has re-vamped her social media grid, pinning pictures of her kids at the top and filling the rows beneath with images of her and her horse and latest pantomime show - but with no sign of JJ. After weeks of rumours, Katie confirmed her relationship with JJ last February. But Katie previously sparked concern the couple had parted ways after sharing a cryptic post about "trust." The brunette beauty recently made a bizarre claim about her relationship requirements - insisting she would only date a man who has slept with lots of women beforehand. In a new podcast, Katie let slip she'd prefer her partners to have been "around the block." She bluntly told the Disruptors podcast of her other-half: "I like to know they've been around the block. Katie Price makes bizarre claim she would only date a man who has slept with LOTS of women amid JJ Slater split fears "Because I would rather a man know what they are doing. "If someone hadn't had many I really wouldn't like that. "Isn't that weird?" The mum of five then admitted she asked her potential boyfriends "quite early" about "how many" other people they had slept with. She continued: "I think a man needs to know ... I suppose because of the age and that. "When I was younger, I'd be jealous. "But now I'm at my age I just think if a man's been there, done it, know what they want, they are more settled in their head really." She then told how her minimum number of women that a guy should have slept with to meet her requirements is "two or three." The mum of five, formerly known as Jordan, has been engaged eight times and had three husbands. 7 7 7 7 7
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Katie Price sparks split rumours as she wipes boyfriend JJ Slater from her Instagram
KATIE Price has sparked suggestions she's split from boyfriend JJ Slater after wiping all trace of him from her Instagram page. The former glamour model left fans concerned after re-vamping her social media grid, pinning pictures of her kids at the top and filling the rows beneath with images of her and her horse and latest pantomime show. 6 6 6 Katie, 46, is also seen modelling a series of summer dresses, promotions for CBD oil and even playing darts - yet a spot for the London fashion designer, 32, could not be found. On his page, the Married At First Sight alum has no recent images of Katie, with the first one on his page uploaded in November. The cute snap, which sees the E4 star holding Katie in his arms, is accompanied with the words: "Smiles all around." At the time Katie replied, hailing him: "My absolute everything." The Sun has gone to JJ 's rep for comment. LOVE STORY After weeks of rumours, Katie confirmed her relationship with JJ last February. But since getting together, the couple have endured a rather rocky relationship. Katie previously sparked concern the couple had parted ways after sharing a cryptic post about "trust." The mum of five, formerly known as Jordan, has been engaged eight times and had three husbands. MAFS star Ella Morgan takes a swipe at ex JJ Slater after Katie Price romance It was previously claimed she was considering proposing to JJ during the Christmas period. At the time, a source told OK! magazine last month: 'It's their first Christmas together as an official couple. "Katie wants it to be really special and magical — to make a really big deal of it." The source added: 'It's about new horizons, and she really wants to do something big to show how happy she is with where she's at in her life. Katie Price's relationship history We take a look back at the highs and lows of Katie Price's relationship history. 1996-1998: Katie got engaged to Gladiators star Warren Furman - aka Ace - with a £3,000 ring. But their relationship didn't make it as far as 'I do'. 1998-2000: Katie described Dane Bowers as 'the love of her life' but she broke up with the singer when he allegedly cheated on her. 2001: Footballer Dwight Yorke is the father of Katie's eldest child Harvey. He has had very little to do with Harvey throughout his life. 2002: Rebounding from Dwight, Katie famously had one night of passion with Pop Idol star Gareth Gates, allegedly taking his virginity. 2002-2004: Katie was dating Scott Sullivan when she entered the jungle for I'm A Me Out Of Here!. He threatened to "punch Peter's lights out" when chemistry blossomed between her and Peter Andre. 2004-2009: The jungle romance resulted in Katie marrying Aussie pop star Peter. They had two kids, Junior and Princess, before their bitter split in 2009. 2010-2011: Fresh from her break-up with Peter, Katie enjoyed a whirlwind relationship and marriage with cage fighter Alex Reid. They split 20 months after their Las Vegas wedding. 2011: Katie briefly dated model Danny Cipriani... but it ended as quickly as it begun. 2011-2012: They didn't speak the same language, but Katie got engaged to Argentinian model Leandro Penna in 2011. He later fled home to South America. 2012-2018: Wedding bells rang once more after Katie met Kieran Hayler in 2013. They had two kids together, Jett and Bunny, before their break-up and divorce. 2018-2019: Katie moved on quickly with Kris Boyson. They had an on-off romance for one year and even got engaged. They split for good in 2019. 2019: Katie was linked to Charles Drury during her on-off relationship with Kris. Charles, who also dated Lauren Goodger, has always denied being in "official relationship" with her. 2020-2023: Car salesman Carl Woods took a shining to Katie in 2020. Their relationship was up and down for three years. They broke up for a final time last year. 2024-present: After weeks of rumours, Katie confirmed her relationship with Married At First Sight star JJ Slater in February this year. 'A proposal to JJ would be perfect for that, so she is really considering it.' Katie and JJ later put on a united front at a Geordie Shore series launch in January but allegedly arrived separately, with their behaviour described as "frosty." And just last month, JJ's former MAFS co-star Nathanial Valentino, 36, told how JJ was "desperate" for a celebrity girlfriend before starring on the matchmaking series. The reality star didn't hold back as he spilled the tea on Jemma Lucy 's Spread The Juice podcast. In a recent episode of the show, Nathanial and Jemma struggled to remember JJ's name - instead dubbing him 'the biggest beg in the world'. When JJ and Katie started dating, he branded their relationship a "showmance" in a scathing attack. Nathanial told MailOnline that he believes JJ - real name John Joe - is only dating Katie because he is "desperate to stay relevant". He said: "Honestly, I have never met such a beg in all my life. He's in search of fame without having a talent. "Knowing what I know from people that were close to him in the experiment, he wanted to stay on the show and wanted the storyline, but he wasn't going to be with Ella off the show... I know a lot of the Towie lot and their thoughts about his relationship with Katie and opinions of him… he's a beg." 6 6 6
