Skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have announced they will be retiring next spring when they embark on their last ever live UK tour: ‘Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance’.
The iconic duo returned to Sarajevo, in Bosnia-Herzegovina, today (February 14th) to commemorate the 40th anniversary of their Gold medal winning performance to Ravel’s Bolero at the 1984 Winter Olympics.
The heart-stopping performance had a UK television audience of 24 million people on the edge of their seats and went down in history as one of the greatest sporting moments of the 20th Century, setting a new standard for world-class figure skating.
The tour will celebrate 50 years of the Nottingham pair skating together before they hang up their skates for good.
Kicking off at London’s OVO Arena in Wembley on April 12th, 2025, this will be the very last chance to see the world’s most famous skating superstars in action on the ice together.
The 28-date tour will travel across the UK, stopping off in Manchester at the AO Arena on May 2nd-4th, before culminating at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on May 11th for their final performance and last dance.
Jayne Torvill, 66, and Christopher Dean, 65, said: “Following the kind invitation from the Mayor, we are thrilled to be back in Sarajevo 40 years on from that memorable day.
“Returning to the city which provided such a life-changing moment for us is incredibly nostalgic and brings back so many wonderful memories. We’re also feeling very emotional as we announce our 2025 farewell tour: ‘Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance’.
“Whilst we will continue to work together off the ice, this will be the final time we will skate together following our 50-year partnership.
“But not without celebrating one final time with all of our incredible fans across the UK, who have supported us constantly over many years. We promise to put on an amazing live show – and we really hope to see you there!”
The pair will continue to work together off the ice as Head Judges on the new series of Dancing on Ice. You can catch Torvill and Dean on ITV1 every Sunday night.
Tickets for the tour are on sale now on ‘Bolero Day’ (as Jayne and Chris affectionately call it), aka February 14th, from TorvillandDean.com and via Ticketmaster, HERE.
Torvill and Dean ‘Our Last Dance’ farewell tour 2025 dates:
London – OVO Arena Wembley – April 12th-13th
Belfast – SSE Arena – April 15th-16th
Sheffield – Utilita Arena – April 19th-20th
Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena – April 23rd-24th
Birmingham – Resorts World Arena – April 25th-27th
After years of will-they-won’t-they speculation, Oasis are officially BACK together for a reunion tour. The Gallagher brothers have put aside their differences in the name of music, making thousands of fans extremely happy in the process.
The band teased the news on their socials over the weekend, posting a video on Sunday morning with today’s date (Tuesday, August 27th) and the time 8am.
The legendary Mancunian rockers will take to the stage next summer, with gigs in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and, of course, Manchester.
15 years after splitting, the band confirmed they would be back for 14 shows, saying: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised”.
The gigs will be Oasis’s ‘only shows in Europe next year’, with tickets on sale this Saturday at 8am in Ireland and 9am in the UK.
Stagecoach Manchester is hiring over 100 new bus drivers to work from its Oldham depot, following the second phase of the Bee Network launch in March.
You can apply for a range of roles, from positions with no experience required to fully qualified bus drivers.
Successful applicants will receive full training as part of the job, and trainees will get paid to train. Then after only 12 months’ service at Stagecoach, drivers can expect to earn up to £16 per hour, which equates to £31.6K per year, before overtime.
As well as that, drivers that already hold a PCV licence may be eligible to receive a £1,200 joining bonus.
Stagecoach
There’s also a host of other benefits available to all Stagecoach employees, like 28 days paid holiday, generous pension and free Stagecoach bus travel for successful applicants and a companion.
Rob Jones, Managing Director at Stagecoach Manchester said: “Expanding our offering in Oldham means we’ll be investing more in the economy and supporting our local community, as well as strengthening our workforce.
“Whether you’re looking for a career change or you’re a fully qualified, experienced bus driver, there’s a role for everyone here in Oldham. “We’re looking for personable and dedicated drivers who are ready to help us build on the success of the Bee Network and connect the people of Oldham and Greater Manchester with the places and people that are important to them.”
Stagecoach
Phil Cornwall, bus driver at Stagecoach Manchester, said: “I’ve been a driver at Stagecoach for 25 years and I couldn’t recommend it more.
“From the perks to the people to the passengers, it really is a great place to work.”
Two men have now been charged with murder, following the discovery of a human torso in Kersal Dale.
As well as that, more suspected human remains were also discovered this morning, Monday April 29th, in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.
This follows earlier discoveries of human remains over the past three weeks, at Kersal Dale, Blackleach Reservoir and Colliery Wood, all in Salford.
Greater Manchester Police
Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski (25/04/1956) and Marcin Majerkiewicz (10/04/1982) both of Worsley Road, Eccles, have been charged with murder.
They are set to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court this afternoon.
While formal identification is still ongoing, the remains found at Kersal Dale are believed to be of a local man in his 60s. The remains found at the other three locations are still to be tested, but police are confident they belong to the same victim.
ACC Sarah Jackson said: “We have had large numbers of officers, staff and specialists working diligently on this investigation over the last three weeks. It has been very much a large, collective effort, with the victim and family at the heart of it from the outset.
“We have specially trained officers deployed to support the family as they come to terms with this tragic news. They are aware of this morning’s further discovery and will continue to be kept up to date with how we are progressing.
“Despite the charges brought today, our work is far from over.
“The scenes we already have established in Bury and Salford will remain in place for much of this week whilst our searches and enquiries continue. Local officers will continue to patrol the impacted areas to provide reassurance.
“We will continue following every line of enquiry to recover and reunite the victim with his family, bringing a dignified end to this terrible scenario.
“I’d like to thank the communities of Salford and beyond for their cooperation throughout this investigation. I know this incident has come as a shock, and the support we’ve had from those in the area is very much appreciated.”