Director Sir Alan Parker who made Bugsy Malone, Midnight Express and Evita has died at the age of 76

Sir Alan Parker, who directed films including Bugsy Malone, Midnight Express and Evita, has died at the age of 76. A statement from a spokeswoman, sent on behalf of the family, said Sir Alan died on Friday morning. A giant figure in British film, his career included films such as Midnight Express, Evita and The … Read more

Taylor Swift reveals she is releasing a surprise eighth album named Folklore at midnight 

Taylor Swift has revealed she will release her eighth album, named Folklore, at midnight. The singer, 30, took to Instagram on Thursday to make the surprise announcement, first teasing jigsaw pieces of her album artwork before posting a black and white photo which showed Taylor walking through a forest. Taylor said she created the album, consisting … Read more

Scottish barber reopens at midnight as pubs, cinemas and attractions welcome customers

Lockdown measures are being eased to get Scotland back into business today, with pubs, restaurants, hair salons and tourist attractions all set to reopen. Strict social distancing and hygiene measures are in place from today as Scots enter the third phase of Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown.   Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged … Read more

Pubs are forced to cancel midnight reopening parties

Pubs have been forced to cancel post-midnight reopening events following a Government announcement that regulations enforcing their closure will remain in place until 6am. Some landlords – including the pub chain BrewDog – had planned to reopen their venues in England as the clock ticked past midnight. But several hours before they were due to … Read more

Hairdressers gear up to open at midnight tonight

Salons are preparing to open at midnight and work until morning to meet the frenzied demand from Britons aching for a post-lockdown trim.   After three months shuttered, hairdressers will be working flat out from tomorrow when the country ushers in the next big easing of restrictions. Confronted with a rammed appointment book for the next … Read more

Hairdressers gear up to open at midnight tonight

Salons are preparing to open at midnight to meet the frenzied demand from Britons aching for a post-lockdown trim.   After three months shuttered, hairdressers will be working flat out from tomorrow when the country ushers in the next big easing of restrictions. Confronted with a rammed appointment book for the next five weeks, salons are … Read more

Britons whine about the heat as temperature is still 73F at midnight 

Too hot to sleep! Twitter outrage boils over as Britain swelters under the sheets amid temperature that was still 73F at midnight Temperatures across Britain soared to over 90F for the first time this year But many struggled to sleep in the heat with the mercury still at 73F at midnight  People shared hilarious memes … Read more

Hairdressers are planning to reopen at MIDNIGHT after lockdown to clear huge backlog of customers

A shaggy-haired Boris Johnson has revealed hairdressers will be allowed to reopen from July 4. The Prime Minister said in the House of Commons salons can take customers providing they use appropriate precautions such as wearing visors. But clients could face a three-month waiting list for a trim and some businesses said they will reopen … Read more

Hairdressers are planning to reopen at MIDNIGHT after lockdown to clear huge backlog of customers

Shaggy-haired Britons will be desperate to get their mops cut as soon as lockdown rules are further eased. But customers could face a three-month waiting list for a trim and some salons said they will reopen at midnight to clear the huge backlog. Appointments are already full for the first two weeks after doors swing … Read more