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Metro
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Huge Millie twist confirmed in Coronation Street early ITVX streaming release
This article contains spoilers for tonight's Coronation Street, which has not yet aired on TV but is available to watch now on ITVX. Millie Silverton (Kaitlyn Earley) has been determined to bring dad Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) back home, and tonight's Coronation Street revealed just how far she was prepared to go to get her own way. Millie's family life was torn apart when Danielle Silverton (Natalie Anderson) discovered that husband Theo was having an affair with Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce). With Theo having moved in with Todd, Millie has tried her utmost to get him to move back in with the family – to no avail. In recent scenes, she left Todd and her parents stunned when she revealed that she was pregnant. However, in tonight's episode, a shock twist revealed that she had been lying. Todd was left dumbfounded when Theo asked Millie to stay with them longer, after the teen explained how Danielle's fussing over the unborn baby had been stressing her out. Reasoning that Danielle was better equipped to deal with a teen pregnancy, Todd asked Millie if she felt she'd be better off at home, and she readily agreed. More Trending However, when Theo returned home, Millie made out that Todd had turfed her out, causing tension between the couple. After they argued about something else, Millie goaded Todd about how much easier he was making her job of tearing them apart by pushing Theo away himself. That evening, while on the phone to her brother, Millie explained that she would do anything to reunite their family – before purchasing a fake baby bump online! View More » Will Millie be able to keep up her pregnancy act long enough to reunite her parents, or will the truth come out sooner rather than later? MORE: Todd seriously concerned in Coronation Street as Theo story takes a turn MORE: All Coronation Street spoilers for next week as legend 'disappears' MORE: Coronation Street character rushed to hospital in unexpected turn of events
STV News
14 hours ago
- Business
- STV News
Council to consider using AI to cut costs and improve service
Renfrewshire Council will consider how artificial intelligence (AI) can cut costs and improve service delivery after the 'success' of its digital adviser, Millie. The local authority will embark upon an AI transformation assessment, including commissioning an AI partner, so it can gain a 'clearer understanding' of how the technology can make the organisation more efficient. This process aims to support the development of a business case that will outline 'the scale of opportunity' and priorities for building on Millie, which launched in November and has attracted mixed feedback. The state of play was set out in a report on the council's transformation and change programme, which also confirmed a 'working relationship' with Derby City Council to share best practice with the leadership board on Wednesday. It said: 'Based on Millie's success so far and the learning established from the AI innovation being progressed by Derby City Council (and other authorities across the UK), it is planned to progress an AI transformation assessment across the council over the coming months, which will involve, as a first step, commissioning an AI partner via an appropriate procurement route. 'Through a series of stakeholder engagement, workshops, data analysis, financial validation solution demonstrations and trials, this AI transformation assessment will give the council a clearer understanding of how AI solutions can enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve service delivery. 'This critical initial assessment stage will support the development of a full business case that is intended to be brought back to a future board for detailed consideration later in the year. 'The business case will provide a clear understanding of the scale of opportunity and the key priorities for building on the success of Millie and progressing the council's sector-leading development of AI capability.' Councillor Graeme Clark, a Labour representative for Paisley Northeast and Ralston, said at the meeting: 'I'm glad that this council has committed to using AI as part of its services, as part of the transformation assessment. 'Do we have an estimate of the savings that AI may bring to the council through that commitment?' Council chief executive Alan Russell responded: 'That business case process will help us understand your question. 'I would be slightly uncomfortable committing to even an indication of that at the moment. 'It's a rapidly developing area, and I think the opportunities will continue to grow. 'The report does note that we are working closely with Derby City Council down south, who are a bit further ahead in the journey than us. 'I think that's very helpful. They've been very accommodating and open to working with us in partnership. 'They're maybe about a year or so ahead of us in that journey, they do have AI transformation as a key part of their transformation programme, which is looking to deliver several million pounds of efficiency savings, and they're well down the road on that. 'But no two organisations are the same, and we need to understand how it will work for Renfrewshire and, in terms of our circumstances, how we deliver services here. 'I've got no doubt it does provide the potential to deliver a step change in how we use that technology and how it supports the workforce to do all of our jobs better and support delivery of better outcomes.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Popular film franchise spin-off descends into chaos as stars and crew are wiped out with food poisoning
Something's afoot on the set of Millie Bobby Brown's latest Sherlock Holmes spin–off Enola Holmes — and it's not been pretty. I'm told that after the cast and crew headed to Malta for filming, the set descended into chaos after a bit of dodgy catering wiped some of them out with food poisoning. Advertisement 12 Millie Bobby Brown and the cast of Enola Holmes were wiped out by food poisoning Credit: Getty 12 Millie's first two films as Enola for Netflix proved to be massive hits, with the first in 2020 being watched in 76 million households in the first four weeks alone Credit: �2020 Legendary, All rights reserved. My mole said: 'Millie and her co-stars were in the middle of filming when people started to get sick. 'It's a nightmare because these productions run to such tight schedules and filming had to be stopped. 'There were a fair few affected and it meant everything had to grind to a halt until they got better. 'It ended up being a bout of food poisoning which is just really unfortunate. Luckily it wasn't anything too serious and everyone recovered but it put pressure on them in terms of hitting deadlines.' Advertisement Millie confirmed she was returning as Enola, the younger sister of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous fictional character Sherlock, earlier this year. Henry Cavill is back in place as the consulting detective, while Himesh Patel is in as his sidekick Dr Watson and Louis Partridge resumes his role as Enola's love interest Viscount Tewkesbury. Helena Bonham Carter is reprising her role as Eudoria Holmes and Sharon Duncan-Brewster is continuing as the evil Moriarty. Millie's first two films as Enola for Netflix proved to be massive hits, with the first in 2020 being watched in 76 million households in the first four weeks alone. Advertisement She confirmed they would be starting the film this spring, with the production taking place in London and Malta, where the third instalment is set. According to the latest blurb put out by Netflix to hype up the movie, Millie's Enola will be seen tackling another mystery, in Malta, where she is 'flung into a nest of vipers'. Millie Bobby Brown addresses public scrutiny I doubt the plot twist of them coming down with the tom t*ts will make the final cut. Thigh oh my, Ciara Ciara needs to get on to the fashion police because it looks like someone's been at her jeans with a pair of scissors. Advertisement The Goodies singer was seen in New York in the out-there outfit with friends. 12 Ciara turns heads in New York with shredded jeans and bold street style Credit: Splash Ciara is no stranger to pushing the boundaries with her clobber and previously said: 'Fashion's important for me as an artist – it gives me so much opportunity and range to express myself, and I do feel my most confident self when I'm wearing pieces that I love. 'As you put on a look that you love, it does something to you.' Advertisement Answers on a postcard for this one, please. Janet's bit Of Rauw right Puerto Rican star Rauw Alejandro got the seal of approval from Janet Jackson when he headlined London's O2 Arena on Tuesday. She shared a string of Instagram stories and called him 'sexy', before heading backstage to meet and be pictured with him. 12 Rauw Alejandro gets Janet Jackson's seal of approval after O2 Arena show Credit: Supplied Advertisement He has worked with everyone from Selena Gomez and Pharrell Williams to Shakira, but I bet he was still starstruck. Benson Boone has revealed that Katy Perry told him quitting American Idol as a contestant was a great move. The Beautiful Things singer, who left in 2022 before the live rounds started, revealed to Radio 2's Scott Mills that judge Katy was super-proud of his decision, adding: 'She said leaving that show was the best thing you ever did.' Praise indeed. Will's not In tune to Madge Madonna collaborator William Orbit has slammed her upcoming remix album, Veronica Electronica. Advertisement The record, out next month, features rare and unreleased remixes from her hit Ray Of Light album, which he produced. 12 William Orbit has slammed Madonna's new remix album of Ray Of Light tracks Credit: Getty The record, released in 1998, was seen as a pivotal moment for them both – but he's not happy about the reworking. He said: 'The whole thing felt like a knock-off. It's not, that's just my personal impression. But given how much the Ray of Light album has meant to so many of us, there could be something really wonderful. Advertisement 'It would be great if the person at the label who selected these tracks stood up. With a rebuttal for some rigorous debate.' Ouch. Over to you, Madge. Skye's no limit for Ekin-Su Ekin-Su Culculoglu swapped her heels for a pair of walking boots to complete a fundraising trek across the Isle of Skye in Scotland for charity CoppaFeel. Advertisement She finished the 100km trek today after five days of walking, which included tackling peaks of more than 3,000ft. 12 Ekin-Su ditches glam for walking boots on charity trek across Isle of Skye Credit: Supplied It was for a good cause, as CoppaFeel is a youth-focused breast cancer awareness charity that encourages us all to check our boobs. The former Love Islander, left, told me she was looking forward to 'experiencing something unforgettable' and I can imagine she didn't mean the aches and pains she and her fellow trekkers Candice Brown and Giovanna Fletcher are no doubt feeling right now. Advertisement They're not far off their £450,000 target, too, so if you want to support them and donate, visit Denise lives her dream Denise Van Outen has landed her biggest DJ set to date after bagging herself a slot at Glastonbury festival. Insiders have told us that the telly presenter will be spinning the decks for fans at a secret location on Worthy Farm next week. 12 Denise Van Outen has landed her biggest DJ set to date after bagging herself a slot at the Glastonbury festival Credit: Getty Advertisement A source said: 'Denise has made a real name for herself as a DJ and she's been booked for gigs all over the world but to play Glastonbury is a dream come true. 'She is planning a really nostalgic set with loads of Nineties hits that will get everyone dancing.' Back in 2023, Denise began hosting what she described as an 'inclusive party' called Discoliscious with her best pal Jemma Bolt, which they have held up and down the UK. The ex-Big Breakfast host said: 'I think a lot of music from then has really stood the test of time, and I guess a lot of people that were out partying in the Nineties, we are at an age now where perhaps we've had kids and started families – and you reminisce about the time when you were young, free and single and just having a really good time.' Advertisement She added: 'When I DJ, I don't party. I'm watching everybody else partying. I get a buzz from playing the music, but I'm not out having a wild time like maybe I did when I was younger.' Trust me, Denise, once you get a whiff of the toilets you'll be necking a medicinal gin and tonic faster than you can say, 'That stinks'. McFlying In on their motorbikes Obviously there's no better week to get back into the studio than when the weather is scorching hot. And while most of us are sunning ourselves outside, the McFly boys have started work on new music ahead of their upcoming tour. Advertisement 12 McFly trio arrived at their London studio on motorbikes Credit: CLICK NEWS - Splash 12 The lads are fitting in the sessions around their live dates Credit: CLICK NEWS - Splash 12 Tom Fletcher was looking the part in leathers Credit: CLICK NEWS - Splash 12 Their seventh studio, Power To Play, went to No2 when they released it two years ago Credit: CLICK NEWS - Splash Advertisement My exclusive snaps show Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Danny Jones arriving at a recording studio in London on their motorbikes before getting to work. The lads are fitting in the sessions around their live dates, with concerts in Gloucestershire and Southampton this weekend before they kick off their Busted Versus McFly tour in Birmingham on September 16. Their seventh studio, Power To Play, went to No2 when they released it two years ago – and I've no doubt McFly are cooking up some more magic right now. Didn't bring Hus down 'Anything I do, you know I do it major,' J Hus raps on the title track to the album Big Conspiracy, which he is celebrating the fifth anniversary of with a one-off gig. Advertisement That feels true, with tickets for the Royal Albert Hall concert selling out in seconds when they went on sale last month and an orchestra now ready and waiting on stage for his grand return. 12 J Hus' wowed the crowd at the Royal Albert Hall Credit: Getty It has been years since he played a headline set and when he emerges, he is full of beans. But he seems frantic as he races through songs and jumps around the stage. The crowd lap it up, excited to be in the presence of one of the best British rappers for years, and when J, right, does lock in, his verses are immaculate. Advertisement Big Conspiracy won him Best Male at the 2021 Brits in 2021, but the fans go wild when tracks from his debut Common Sense are performed. But Hus has disappeared backstage and it is a backing vocalist rapping in his place. J Hus is overflowing with talent and could put on an incredible show. I'm really hoping this gig has persuaded him to do just that. ★★★☆☆ By Howell Davies Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Popular film franchise spin-off descends into chaos as stars and crew are wiped out with food poisoning
Something's afoot on the set of Millie Bobby Brown's latest Sherlock Holmes spin–off Enola Holmes — and it's not been pretty. I'm told that after the cast and crew headed to Malta for filming, the set descended into chaos after a bit of dodgy catering wiped some of them out with food poisoning. 12 Millie Bobby Brown and the cast of Enola Holmes were wiped out by food poisoning Credit: Getty 12 Millie's first two films as Enola for Netflix proved to be massive hits, with the first in 2020 being watched in 76 million households in the first four weeks alone Credit: �2020 Legendary, All rights reserved. My mole said: 'Millie and her co-stars were in the middle of filming when people started to get sick. 'It's a nightmare because these productions run to such tight schedules and filming had to be stopped. 'There were a fair few affected and it meant everything had to grind to a halt until they got better. 'It ended up being a bout of food poisoning which is just really unfortunate. Luckily it wasn't anything too serious and everyone recovered but it put pressure on them in terms of hitting deadlines.' READ MORE FROM BIZARRE Millie confirmed she was returning as Enola, the younger sister of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous fictional character Sherlock, earlier this year. Henry Cavill is back in place as the consulting detective, while Helena Bonham Carter is reprising her role as Eudoria Holmes and Sharon Duncan-Brewster is continuing as the evil Moriarty. Millie's first two films as Enola for Netflix proved to be massive hits, with the first in 2020 being watched in 76 million households in the first four weeks alone. Most read in Bizarre She confirmed they would be starting the film this spring, with the production taking place in London and Malta, where the third instalment is set. According to the latest blurb put out by Netflix to hype up the movie, Millie's Enola will be seen tackling another mystery, in Malta, where she is 'flung into a nest of vipers'. Millie Bobby Brown addresses public scrutiny I doubt the plot twist of them coming down with the tom t*ts will make the final cut. Thigh oh my, Ciara Ciara needs to get on to the fashion police because it looks like someone's been at her jeans with a pair of scissors. The Goodies singer was seen in New York in the out-there outfit with friends. 12 Ciara turns heads in New York with shredded jeans and bold street style Credit: Splash Ciara is no stranger to pushing the boundaries with her clobber and previously said: 'Fashion's important for me as an artist – it gives me so much opportunity and range to express myself, and I do feel my most confident self when I'm wearing pieces that I love. 'As you put on a look that you love, it does something to you.' Answers on a postcard for this one, please. Janet's bit Of Rauw right Puerto Rican star Rauw Alejandro got the seal of approval from She shared a string of Instagram stories and called him 'sexy', before heading backstage to meet and be pictured with him. 12 Rauw Alejandro gets Janet Jackson's seal of approval after O2 Arena show Credit: Supplied He has worked with everyone from Selena Gomez and Benson Boone has revealed that Katy Perry told him quitting American Idol as a contestant was a great move. The Beautiful Things singer, who left in 2022 before the live rounds started, revealed to Radio 2's Will's not In tune to Madge Madonna collaborator William Orbit has slammed her upcoming remix album, Veronica Electronica. The record, out next month, features rare and unreleased remixes from her hit Ray Of Light album, which he produced. 12 William Orbit has slammed Madonna's new remix album of Ray Of Light tracks Credit: Getty The record, released in 1998, was seen as a pivotal moment for them both – but he's not happy about the reworking. He said: 'The whole thing felt like a knock-off. It's not, that's just my personal impression. But given how much the Ray of Light album has meant to so many of us, there could be something really wonderful. 'It would be great if the person at the label who selected these tracks stood up. With a rebuttal for some rigorous debate.' Ouch. Over to you, Madge. Skye's no limit for Ekin-Su boots to complete a fundraising trek across the Isle of Skye in Scotland for charity CoppaFeel. She finished the 100km trek today after five days of walking, which included tackling peaks of more than 3,000ft. 12 Ekin-Su ditches glam for walking boots on charity trek across Isle of Skye Credit: Supplied It was for a good cause, as CoppaFeel is a youth-focused breast cancer awareness charity that encourages us all to check our boobs. The former Love Islander, left, told me she was looking forward to 'experiencing something unforgettable' and I can imagine she didn't mean the aches and pains she and her fellow trekkers They're not far off their £450,000 target , too, so if you want to support them and donate, visit Denise lives her dream Insiders have told us that the telly presenter will be spinning the decks for fans at a secret location on Worthy Farm next week. 12 Denise Van Outen has landed her biggest DJ set to date after bagging herself a slot at the Glastonbury festival Credit: Getty A source said: 'Denise has made a real name for herself as a DJ and she's been booked for gigs all over the world but to play Glastonbury is a dream come true. 'She is planning a really nostalgic set with loads of Nineties hits that will get everyone dancing.' Back in 2023, Denise began hosting what she described as an 'inclusive party' called Discoliscious with her best pal Jemma Bolt, which they have held up and down the UK. The ex-Big Breakfast host said: 'I think a lot of music from then has really stood the test of time, and I guess a lot of people that were out partying in the Nineties, we are at an age now where perhaps we've had kids and started families – and you reminisce about the time when you were young, free and single and just having a really good time.' She added: 'When I DJ, I don't party. I'm watching everybody else partying. I get a buzz from playing the music, but I'm not out having a wild time like maybe I did when I was younger.' Trust me, Denise, once you get a whiff of the toilets you'll be necking a medicinal gin and tonic faster than you can say, 'That stinks'. McFlying In on their motorbikes Obviously there's no better week to get back into the studio than when the weather is scorching hot. And while most of us are sunning ourselves outside, the McFly boys have started work on new music ahead of their upcoming tour. 12 McFly trio arrived at their London studio on motorbikes Credit: CLICK NEWS - Splash 12 The lads are fitting in the sessions around their live dates Credit: CLICK NEWS - Splash 12 Tom Fletcher was looking the part in leathers Credit: CLICK NEWS - Splash 12 Their seventh studio, Power To Play, went to No2 when they released it two years ago Credit: CLICK NEWS - Splash My exclusive snaps show Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Danny Jones arriving at a recording studio in London on their motorbikes before getting to work. The lads are fitting in the sessions around their live dates, with concerts in Gloucestershire and Southampton this weekend before they kick off their Busted Versus McFly tour in Birmingham on September 16. Their seventh studio, Power To Play, went to No2 when they released it two years ago – and I've no doubt McFly are cooking up some more magic right now. Didn't bring Hus down 'Anything I do, you know I do it major,' J Hus raps on the title track to the album Big Conspiracy, which he is celebrating the fifth anniversary of with a one-off gig. That feels true, with tickets for the Royal Albert Hall concert selling out in seconds when they went on sale last month and an orchestra now ready and waiting on stage for his grand return. 12 J Hus' wowed the crowd at the Royal Albert Hall Credit: Getty It has been years since he played a headline set and when he emerges, he is full of beans. But he seems frantic as he races through songs and jumps around the stage. The crowd lap it up, excited to be in the presence of one of the best British rappers for years, and when J, right, does lock in, his verses are immaculate. Big Conspiracy won him Best Male at the 2021 Brits in 2021, but the fans go wild when tracks from his debut Common Sense are performed. But Hus has disappeared backstage and it is a backing vocalist rapping in his place. J Hus is overflowing with talent and could put on an incredible show. I'm really hoping this gig has persuaded him to do just that. ★★★☆☆ By Howell Davies Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Otago Daily Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
From covering ground to covering crackers
Top Gore runner Millie McFadzien, 17, has turned her athletic advancement to food design, creating and marketing a smoked eel pate made from Southern-caught tuna. The St Peter's College student has had a successful week, pitching her pate to business experts in Invercargill and placing in the top 10 at a national cross-country competition days later. Millie finished ninth out of 120 runners in the senior girls 4000m race at the secondary schools cross-country championships in Whangarei on Saturday, with a time of 15min 29sec. Days earlier, Southland Business Chamber members were "blown away" by her pitch for the eel pate, she said. It was initially her father's idea, after seeing something similar on an episode of Country Calendar . She then engaged supplier Waituna Eel with an idea to resell its Lake Ellesmere eels on the international market, but was redirected to the idea of a pate by company chief executive Calvin Claridge. Millie then connected with Invercargill chef Ethan Flack and together they devised a recipe. "It's good on crackers and all that," she said. Her marketing company is called The Lost Larder and the agency Naked Creative has donated its time, creating the label and olive-green brand design. Millie was also fortunate to have the support of Southland signwriter Creation Signs who made her two pull-up banners, T-shirts and labelling for the pitch. Bluff fisheries company Ocean Beach also gave her some start-up funds for the project. The project is part of her school business class, as well as the national Young Enterprise scheme competition, which is a charity-funded programme that fosters and provides mentoring for business ideas of senior high school students for a year. Millie has ideas for other rare edible products under The Lost Larder, such as rabbit heart pate. She is looking to engage a food scientist to list the nutritional information on the packaged product, and potentially an industrial kitchen to seriously carry on with this venture. She has that to look forward to along with her running, as her top-10 finish meant she qualified for the NZ Secondary Schools Team that will compete on the Gold Coast, Queensland in September. Of her race on Saturday, she said it was "quite tough" as the course was steep, hilly and muddy. The following day, her Southland mixed team won the relay race, as well. Pre-orders for the eel pate can be sent to thelostlarder@
