Reunited for a good cause, if separated by the coronavirus lockdown, the Parks & Rec cast provided easy, nostalgic laughs

'Joe may have started with good intentions but he lost his way'

'I don't know what stomach there would be for stories about societies falling apart, so I'm not working away on one of those'

Director's new series stars Andre Holland as a once-famous American jazz pianist who has been unable to play since his son died

The musician on DIY smooching, dinner parties and why he won’t do interviews between 1.45pm and 2.15pm

Raised in Sheffield, Heaton, 57, founded the Housemartins in the early eighties. They had hit singles with Happy Hour and Caravan Of Love before splitting in 1988. Heaton then formed the Beautiful South, releasing 10 albums before disbanding in 2007. With former band member Jacqui Abbott, Heaton has released three albums, the most recent being Manchester Calling. He is married with three children and lives in Manchester.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Forgetfulness.

Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has detailed a gradual opening up of society with the timing the stages to be determined by the states

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Scott Morrison and the chief medical officer, Brendan Murphy, have laid out a three-step plan to reopen Australia after the coronavirus crisis. Morrison said he hoped step three could be achieved in July, but it would be up to each state and territory when they moved from one step to the next.

Below are some of the areas that will be opened up at each stage, according to the plan – and you can see the timeline for easing restrictions in each state here.

Some people have found returning to the family home a blessing, but for others it has been anything but smooth sailing

Covid-19 has reshaped geographic boundaries. It has left many financially distressed. Expatriates have returned from overseas for indefinite periods of time, and vulnerable people require more help than usual. For all these reasons, and many more, adult children have found themselves doing something that might previously have been unthinkable: moving back in with their parents.

Some are finding the experience transformative. One woman, who left New York for her parent’s rural home, told me that the space and country air have made her reconsider whether she will ever return to the city. But there are also downsides. “I’m craving male attention more than I ever have before,” she confessed. When flirting over apps stopped cutting it, she wound up ordering a vibrator in an unmarked box, and fended off her younger siblings in order to retrieve it from the mailbox.

It's been years since Coyote Peterson was stung by a Japanese giant hornet -- a subspecies of the Asian giant hornet -- but the American wildlife educator vividly remembers how the sting immediately felt like a 'red hot fire poker' being shoved into his skin, followed by residual, almost unbearable pain that lasted for hours.

She said: "It is nice to get away for your own time and not people relying on you for everything all the time.

The comedian and her husband Chris Fischer welcomed their first child in May last year

The incident took place in December 2018

Beckingham's older brother Pegg has been a "sound board" for him as he navigates the industry

The star-studded recording featured the likes of Dua Lipa, Ellie Goulding, Jess Glynne and Chris Martin

Brooker says he's coping with the crisis "far better than I would have anticipated"

The resemblance is uncanny

YouTube has seen a spike in content built on sharing the mundane, often isolating experiences of people's daily lives.

Tinto wants to help mums dealing with post-natal depression and loneliness in Covid-19 and beyond

The six-step recipe includes the classic Swedish cream sauce

Travellers may have to quarantine for two weeks on arrival to UK - but why hasn't this been implemented sooner?

From Joshua Tree to Formentera, Ibiza legend Dawn Hindle shares her favourite travel memories

The Muay Thai boxer has been training throughout Ramadan for years, here she shares her expert tips

Hers is a style so good that it's far from normal

Breakfast buffet's out as hotels prepare to make you open doors using phone

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The Oscar-winning actress played Old Deuteronomy in the big-screen adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

The 'Underworld' actress finds it frustrating that people consider women to be "risqué" for doing things like dating or getting tattoos

Marcus Rashford has been leading Manchester United's charm offensive to bring Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford - and he will have another chance tonight.

Manchester United have four key strikers on their summer transfer shortlist, Standard Sport understands.

Pierre Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon's football association, has urged Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign for a more 'ambitious' club.

Mikel Arteta says he is trying to use the coronavirus shutdown to strengthen his bond with his Arsenal players.

Liverpool are set to be the best-looking team in the Premier League and across Europe next season if these concept kit designs are anything to go by.

Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has a "big chance" of joining Lionel Messi at Barcelona this summer, one of his agents has said.

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is an attractive option for any club in Europe, believes former Real Madrid defender and assistant coach Aitor Karanka.

Aston Villa star Jack Grealish has "got his eye" on a summer transfer to Manchester United, according to Darren Bent.

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Barcelona have made Lautaro Martinez one of their top transfer targets.

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has revealed he misses playing with Ander Herrera and compared the Spaniard to Bruno Fernandes.

Fresh speculation has emerged that Newcastle United could be on the verge of a takeover by Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Partners.

David Luiz has hailed the impact of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta since his return to the club, with the Spaniard having pulled the entire club together.

A number of Liverpool fans have been left disappointed by a 'leaked' shirt for next season after pictures showing what appear to be the new Nike kit were posted on social media.

Premier League clubs including Arsenal have had their eye on Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey for some time.

Special report: Existence of EFL clubs threatened by coronavirus crisis Chiefs call for a total overhaul to make clubs financially viable Many favour a salary cap so they don't operate beyond their means

Tottenham forward Lucas Moura has urged the club not to sell Harry Kane because he is too "important" to replace.

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may be forced to leave the Gunners in search of silverware, says Dimitar Berbatov.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has delivered a detailed insight into the meticulous planning that goes into shaping his tactical vision for his side.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club's psychologist is in "constant communication" with the players to help them work through the coronavirus pandemic.

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has named old friend Francisco Ramos as the player he would most like to join him at Old Trafford.