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Lulu admits she was left ‘mortified’ after awkward first encounter with Cilla Black

Lulu has revealed how what she thought was a funny moment ended up backfiring during her awkward first meeting with the late Cilla Black

Refurbishment plans for Hull's Albermarle Music Hub

'Albemarle Music Centre is at the heart of Hull’s Music Hub and a hugely popular and accessible facility'

Arrests made after alleged street brawl with weapons in Gateshead

It’s believed that all those involved are known to each other and there is no wider risk to the public

Bristol avian botulism outbreak response 'not good enough'

The outbreak was branded a 'disgrace'

Ann Ming recalls moment she broke down at Old Bailey as daughter's killer finally confessed

The Billingham mum said it was a moment of shock and 'euphoric' relief but also pain that it would never bring back her beloved daughter Julie Hogg :: Billy Dunlop confessed on this day 20 years ago

Huddersfield author creates fantasy world novel series after 'horror injury'

Dancer-turned-writer uses recovery time after surgeries for writing series of fantasy novels

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary refuses to apologise for 'high-fare rapists' remark

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has refused to apologise after calling rival airlines "high-fare rapists", despite condemnation from rape survivors and advocacy groups

Rangers fans asked to back Old Firm applause for teen who died from rare cancer

Carter Kidd was diagnosed with ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) in October last year after suffering with a sore shoulder.

Three people charged after trouble at Digbeth pub

Investigation ongoing as police urge anyone with information to contact officers

Worthing man 'exposed himself to PCSOs and attempted to assault officers'

A Worthing man has been convicted after he ‘exposed himself’ to Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).

Home Bargains reduces £70 kit 'perfect for daily use' to £18 in exclusive deal

Shoppers will find the deal online as an exclusive offer

Lloyds Bank update after cashback rewards 'not paid into accounts'

The bank, which has branches in Birmingham, has issued an update about a reward scheme available to certain customers.

Latest Stoke-on-Trent forecast as El Nino to bring wet and windy autumn

El Nino is already at near-record levels

Thief scaled roof of historic Bingham pub and stuffed stolen lead in wheelie bin

It happened the day after he carried out a shop theft at a Boots store

Man given hours to live after roast dinner led to sepsis, then a 'miracle happened'

Udhyam Amin suffered cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure after contracting a common strain of food poisoning from pub chicken

Emergency services seal off entrance at Belfast City Hospital after sudden death

Woman killed her boyfriend in fatal crash after filming him hanging out of car window on Snapchat

She was filming him on Snapchat when the car collided with a wall

Drug user 'recruited' into dealing to pay off debts

A judge spared him prison for keeping out of trouble since the offences were committed but he was warned he will be jailed if he doesn't follow a court order

Beloved Robert Pattinson film series added to Netflix ahead of Batman actor's controversial biopic

The English actor is also set to be seen in Dune Messiah at the end of the year

SUV 'used by same burglars' during two high-value housebreakings in Aberdeen

Housebreakings which took place in the King's Gate and Newburgh Road areas of Aberdeen are believed to be linked.

'Distressing impact' - Horsham man convicted of exposing himself to motorists

A 52-year-old man has been convicted after exposing himself to motorists in Horsham.

Bishop in court charged with rape after Staffordshire Police probe

David Oakley has appeared at the Old Bailey

SDLP have 'turned a corner' after decades of decline, says Claire Hanna

The SDLP leader sat down for an extended interview with Belfast Live ahead of her party conference this weekend

LIVE updates as Belfast City Hospital entrance closed due to ongoing incident

It is understood that the incident occurred near the entrance to the mental health unit