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A HIT ITV crime drama will finally return to TV screens in a matter of days.
Two years after its debut, the hit show will make a huge comeback to the commercial broadcaster.
DI Ray first made its debut in May 2022, starring the likes of Parminder Nagra and Jamie Bamber.
Game Of Thrones and Killing Eve star Gemma Whelan, 43, also appeared as DCI Kerry Henderson.
Now the show will once again be screened on ITV as the hit crime drama will be shown later this month.
Sunday, October 20 will see the programme air at 9pm on ITV1, with episodes following at the same time on Monday and Tuesday.
This comes after the network previously confirmed the fate of the beloved show back in August 2024.
Series two has already aired for US audiences earlier this year to huge acclaim.
In the follow up instalment, DI Rachita Ray (Parminder Nagra) will investigate the murder of a high-profile criminal.
But racial tensions will be ignited from sensitive ethnic issues relating to the case, leading to an intense situation.
Rachita will deal with her own personal conflict as a police officer but also as a British Asian woman.
As she attempts to prevent a turf war erupting on the streets of Birmingham, can she overcome her own misgivings?
Gemma Whelan will also reprise her role as DCI Kerry Henderson alongside the likes of former Coronation Street star Ian Puleston-Davies.
The actor originally played Owen Armstrong on the long-running soap but is back as Superintendent Ross Beardsmore.
Four episodes made up the first series of the limited series when they made their way to ITV in 2022.
Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge.
DI Ray will return to ITV1 from 9pm on 20 October.
‘BUM sunbathing’, wellness vaping and animal yoga are the most baffling wellness fads of 2024, a study has found.
The poll of 2,000 active adults found the practice of ‘bum sunbathing’, which apparently increases energy, and puffing on devices which claim to deliver vitamins and supplements directly to your lungs for quicker absorption, have left exercise-goers the most baffled this year.
Other confusing crazes include yoga with animals, as well as ear candling, which is alleged to suck out toxins and earwax.
Gen Z are the quickest to try their hand at a wacky trend with 38 per cent admitting they’ve tried a new one this year, compared to only 16 per cent of Millennials and two per cent of Gen X.
The average person has tried at least three different wellness trends in their lifetime – with the main motivators being wanting to improve wellbeing (44 per cent), their current routine not giving them the desired outcome (30 per cent) or seeing celebs and influencers try them (30 per cent).
However, in a bid to get healthy, almost a third (31 per cent) had invested in fitness equipment which was trendy at the time, but no longer use it at all.
The research by Virgin Active found adults are bombarded with more than four fitness-related posts on social media a day – with the main culprits being Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
The sheer number of social media posts about wellness trends left almost half (48 per cent) confused, and not sure where to turn to for real information which works.
And half said they had seen fitness and nutrition trends which contradict advice they’d seen previously.
Donna Collins, head of product at Virgin Active, said: “We know that people are confused about where to turn to for wellness advice that actually works.
“Our members often come to us and ask for our help in distinguishing between real advice and fleeting fads offering unrealistic and unsustainable health benefits.
“We want to make sure we offer wellness without the BS and it’s important for people to join a community where they can be themselves.”
It’s hard to know where to turn to online for real wellness advice, which is why 16 per cent of active individuals have unfollowed a fitness or wellness influencer on social media.
The top reasons being that the content wasn’t relatable (41 per cent), the content was annoying (39 per cent) and they post too much and clog up my feed (33 per cent).
For people looking to improve their wellbeing, 31 per cent said sticking to a healthy diet was the hardest part, while 19 per cent felt taking part in exercise was a struggle.
The main motivators behind exercise include health and wellbeing (66 per cent) and improving mental health (48 per cent) according to the OnePoll figures.
Other factors which get people going include socialising with friends (13 per cent) and being incentivised by rewards (eight per cent).
Chessie King, online personality and wellness guru, added: “The list of fitness fads I’ve witnessed since being on social media is endless and I can put my hand up saying I’ve been a part of those fleeting trends.
“Going to the extreme of competing in a bikini competition which was highly influenced by Instagram, I know firsthand how easy it is to be manipulated by all the noise online and offline.
“You can wish for a quick fix or cheat code to achieving your wellness goals but longevity is key.
“I work out now for future me, 80-year-old Chessie will be so grateful for the time I’ve spent looking after her.
“That’s why I think it’s so important for everyone to be able to distinguish between a fad or fleeting trend.”
FOX has made a major change to the schedule for Friday night after facing a huge sporting clash.
The network has decided to bump their regular Friday college football game.
And instead they will show a Game 5 of the National League Division Series in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will play a decider with their series locked at 2-2.
The Dodgers won Game 4 in San Diego on Wednesday night to force a Game 5 back in Los Angeles on Friday.
And Fox will broadcast the game beginning at 8.08 pm ET – 5.08 pm local time on the West Coast.
The first four games of the series have all been on FS1.
But Fox has made a major change to give that decider a spot on the main channel.
The network usually carries a Friday night college football game in that slot.
Northwestern vs Maryland is the game which is due to begin at 8 pm ET Friday night on Fox.
No announcement has yet been made on whether that game will move channels or possibly start time to make way for MLB.
The winner of the Dodgers-Padres series will advance to the National League Championship Series.
The New York Mets are already waiting after closing out a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.
Game 1 of that series will be Sunday – leaving Fox with another huge decision.
Sundays in the fall are dominated by National Football League games and this weekend is no different.
But Fox will also broadcast the entire NLCS in the Major League Baseball playoffs, beginning this Sunday.
A time or channel has yet to be confirmed by the MLB or Fox for Sunday’s game.
(NFL) 1 pm ET - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints
(NFL) 1 pm ET – Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles
(NFL) 1 pm ET – Arizona Cardinals at Green Bay Packers
(NFL) 4.25 pm ET – Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys
(NFL) 4.25 pm ET – Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers
(MLB) TBC – New York Mets at Dodgers/Padres
It is currently listed as either Fox’s main channel or FS1 on Sunday with game two the following day.
Fox is also showing a double header of NFL action in the afternoon.
They will have three games at 1 pm ET with two more at 4:25 pm ET.
The 1 pm slot sees the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the New Orleans Saints, the Cleveland Browns face the Philadelphia Eagles and the Arizona Cardinals visit the Green Bay Packers.
At 4:25 pm, Fox will also show the Detroit Lions face the Dallas Cowboys and the Atlanta Falcons take on the Carolina Panthers.
APPLE devices are always a wise investment and Black Friday is the perfect time to pick up the tech for less.
Once again, we’re expecting to see huge Black Friday deals across a range of products including iPhones and Apple Watches to Airpods, Macbooks, and more.
Apple deals
Whether you’re upgrading a current product, or maybe even getting a jump on your Christmas shopping, you’ll be able to secure the latest Apple models and SIM-free offerings for less in the November sale.
Read on to find out more, including how to bag this year’s best Black Friday deals.
Black Friday lands on November 29 this year.
As always, Black Friday comes after the US Thanksgiving celebrations and marks the start of a busy spending period leading up to Christmas.
Black Friday was once an American-only event, but it’s now just as big here in the UK, with tens of thousands of brands and shops taking part.
Ahead of Black Friday, we’ve handpicked several Apple deals that you can shop today.
Here are just a few of our top picks:
Not directly, as Apple doesn’t traditionally do Black Friday sales in-store or online.
However, the brand has previously offered a voucher scheme that spans Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
But shoppers needn’t worry as plenty of other retailers such as Amazon, John Lewis, and Very, will be slashing their prices on Apple products.
Just make sure you shop around to find the best deal for you.
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In previous years we’ve seen significant price drops on a range of Apple tech, with Apple Watch Black Friday deals and Airpods Black Friday deals proving some of the most popular.
Make sure you plan your purchase ahead of time and research what your exact specifications are, as Apple products get snapped up fast on Black Friday.
We’ll bring you all the latest deals here in this guide, so keep checking!
Last year saw huge discounts across some of Apple’s best-selling devices.
A wide range of retailers offered rival deals in a bid to entice shoppers, and here are some of the highlights below.
In 2024, Cyber Monday falls on December 2.
Cyber Monday was initially designed to be an online-focused shopping event compared to Black Friday, which has its roots in store.
Now, there’s not a big difference between the two events, and most retailers continue sales over the entire Black Friday weekend.
Standard shipping is free on all online orders placed via Apple.
Need your new device the next day?
Apple offers a selection of speedier delivery methods at the checkout for an additional fee.
Orders above £200 will be sent via carrier delivery and a signature may be required to receive your item.
Orders below £200 will be sent via postal service.
Find out more here.
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Yes! Apple offers extra discounts to school or university students, as well as teaching staff.
Shoppers with valid IDs can save on selected items and AppleCare when visiting Apple’s Education Store.
Apple deals
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