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A dad who killed his baby son has been jailed for 15 years after he battered and shook the boy when he was on a overnight stay from his mum's. Kairo Jax Hollick suffered a non-survivable brian injury at David Hollick's hands and at least two skull fractures and a fracture to his right arm.

Vape crusader Laura Young whose relentless campaigning helped bring about the ban on disposable e-cigs has been named Scotland’s social media influencer of the year.

The largest ever scheme to restore an underwater “wonder plant” to Scotland’s seas has been launched with £2million of funding.

leaving a clip in her hair during the show’s final bow. “The clip. I forgot to remove the clip,” Musgraves, 35, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) over a photo of herself wearing a blue denim maxi dress and a large silver clip as she stood next to host Sydney Sweeney.

are missing “Yellowstone.”“Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are also returning to TV. Here’s a look at the essential new shows to keep on your radar.

“Footloose” followed Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon), a Chicago teen who moved to a small town where the local minister (John Lithgow) put a ban on dancing. Singer starred as Ariel Moore, the minister’s rebellious daughter who was Ren’s love interest. Sarah Jessica Parker, 58 – who was only 18 at the time – played Rusty, Ariel’s friend.

Heath Ledger‘s friend has shared new details regarding the circumstances surrounding the late actor’s death.Ledger, who is perhaps best known for his role as the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, died in January 2008 after overdosing on prescription drugs. He was 28 years old.Now Ledger’s friend Stephen Gaghan, a director and writer, has said Ledger’s father Kim had told him that Ledger’s body was found with a script for his film.The Oscar-winning director had been working towards making an adaptation of Malcolm Gladwell’s 2005 novel Blink and was hoping to cast Ledger in the lead role.

There’s a lot of talk about Noah Cyrus, her mom Tish Cyrus, and her mom’s husband Dominic Purcell.

We don't know what's got us more excited: Dune: Part Two finally hitting cinemas, or the red carpet looks that its star Zendaya has been serving during the film's promo tour. From wearing matching leather jumpsuits with co-star Timothée Chamalet to a jaw-dropping vintage Thierry Mugler full suit of armour, Zendaya's outfits have been out of this world – and her beauty looks have been just as sensational.

Just days after appearing on the red carpet together at the Hadestown musical press night, Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier have been hit with claims that their relationship is "fake" and is purely a "PR stunt." Ellie, 22, and Bobby, 20, struck up a close friendship while taking part in last year’s Strictly Come Dancing. During this time, both soap stars hit the headlines over relationships with their professional dance partners.

Love is in the air as the highly anticipated Season 11 of Married At First Sight Australia finally hits our screens. With the first three episodes available now on E4, for those who can’t wait to dive into the drama-filled journey of strangers saying "I do" to each other at first sight, we've got you covered with all the details on how to watch the rest of the season now in the UK. Married At First Sight is the wild reality show where couples meet for the very first time at the altar, taking the plunge into matrimony under the guidance of relationship experts John Aiken, Mel Schilling, and sexologist Alessandra Rampolla.

Geordie Shore's Sophie Kasaei has sparked rumours that she's engaged to The Only Way Is Essex's Jordan Brook after posting a picture with a diamond on her ring finger. When the 34 year old uploaded the picture to Instagram in order to mark Jordan's birthday, fans rushed to the comments to question if the pair were engaged. Sophie wrote: “HBD to the most amazing person to ever bless this planet.

Sydney Sweeney poked fun at the romance rumours circulating about her and her Anyone But You co-star Glen Powell in her opening monologue during this weekend’s Saturday Night Live. Sweeney is engaged to businessman Jonathan Davino, and his presence in the studio was humorously acknowledged in the monologue.“I’d say the craziest rumor I’ve seen is that while I was filming Anyone But You, I was having an affair with my co-star Glen Powell,” Sweeney said. “That’s obviously not true.

RAYE has spoken to NME about her record-breaking number of wins at this year’s BRIT Awards, and what it’s like to receive praise from artists including Kylie Minogue. Watch our video interview with her below.The singer-songwriter went into this year’s ceremony as the artist with the most nominations, with a record-breaking seven. She then went on to win in six categories, including Songwriter Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best R&B Act and Best New Artist.

St Vincent has spoken about her love of The Last Dinner Party and revealed more about what fans can expect from recently-announced album ‘All Born Screaming’. Watch our video interview with her above.It was during the red carpet for the BRIT Awards 2024 that the singer, songwriter and guitarist – real name Annie Clark – caught up with NME, shortly before taking to the stage to present The Last Dinner Party with the Rising Star Award.“I came across them the same way everybody did, by checking out their debut album [‘Prelude To Ecstasy’],” she said, recalling how she first came across the British band.

Headie One has dropped his latest single ‘Socials’ – check it out below.The London drill rapper’s new track is produced by Ambezza, Julia Lewis and Scotty White and sees him reflect on his roots and rise.The single arrives with a cameo-filled music video directed by Oliver Jennings, shot in locations across London with features from Tiffany Calver, DJ Semtex, Clavish, Big Zuu, Nemzzz, Mimi The Music Blogger and reality stars Samira Mighty and Chloe Burrows.Check out ‘Socials’ below.Headie – real name Irving Adjei – gave fans an exclusive listen to ‘Socials’ during a live gaming stream at Virgin Media Gamepad last week (February 28), joined by friends AJ Tracey, Tyrone and more.The artist was nominated for Best Group at the BRIT Awards 2024 this weekend with K-Trap, for their joint mixtape ‘Strength to Strength’, which ultimately went to Jungle.Before their 2023 release, Headie dropped his collaborative mixtape ‘No Borders’ in 2022, featuring a host of artists from Europe. NME also reviewed his mixtape ‘Too Loyal For My Own Good’ in 2021, writing “The 26-year-old doesn’t have to always rely on his drilling ways, as he proves with a collection that showcases his singing voice and floorfilling sensibilities.”The four-star review added: “Featuring no help from his UK rapping mates, ‘Too Loyal For My Own Good’ should live on as a highlight of Headie’s discography.

A senior Labour councillor claimedthat the Citadel Leisure Centre was 'going to fall down' unless it is replaced.

Love Island’s Nas Majeed and Eva Zapico have split after four years together.

The decision to bring in a £50 charge for garden waste collection has been described as 'a disgrace' by a Labour councillor.

December 2022 after a fatal crowd crush that left two people dead.The O2 venue has been shuttered since the tragic incident that occurred at an Asake concert, which resulted in the deaths of Gabrielle Hutchinson, aged 23, and 33-year-old Rebecca Ikumelo. A third was left in a critical condition.The future of the iconic London venue had been uncertain since then, before it was announced in December that the venue was allowed to retain its licence and re-open if it can meet “robust” safety rules.

It was an action-packed weekend of action in the Scottish Premiership - and once again the big VAR incidents are dominating the talking points.

The Lanarkshire wife of a Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) boss died in Coatbridge after a student was sent as the first responder during a 999 emergency.

The Prodigy have paid tribute to the late Keith Flint on the fifth anniversary of his death.The legendary frontman died on March 4, 2019 after taking his own life at the age of 49.Five years on since his passing, The Prodigy’s Liam Howlett and Maxim have remembered their “unfadeable” bandmate.“It’s been 5 years. We miss u so much brother,” they wrote on X/Twitter, alongside a selection of pictures of the ‘Firestarter’ vocalist.

John Travolta called her the wrong name at the 2014 Oscars.The actress posted a TikTok in which she sang happy birthday to ‘Adele Dazeem’, the name Travolta mistakenly referred to her as during the ceremony.“Hey, Adele Dazeem, it’s Idina Menzel. I just wanted to say happy birthday,” the actress said.

Rust has recalled the moment he was shot by Alec Baldwin with a prop gun in court at the trial of the film’s weapons supervisor.Joel Souza was hospitalised after he was hit by the same bullet that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set in Santa Fe in October 2021. He did not press any legal charges.Weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is on trial charged with involuntary manslaughter, to which she is pleading not guilty.

Editors have announced a headline show at the re-opened O2 Academy Brixton this May. Find ticket details below.The band will perform at the South London venue on May 2, which will mark one of the first performances at the venue since its closure in December 2022 following a fatal crowd crush.Special guests are also set to be announced for the performance at a later date.Tickets will go on general sale this Friday (March 8) at 10am GMT, which you’ll be able to purchase from here.A post shared by EDITORS (@editorsofficial)“We’re extremely excited to return to @o2academybrix in London on May 2nd!” the band wrote on social media today (March 4).The newly announced show follows Editors’ 2024 UK tour, which wrapped up yesterday (March 3), and sees them join The Black Keys in being among the first acts to perform at the re-opened space this year.The venue announced its re-opening today, after being shuttered since the tragic incident that occurred at an Asake concert.

The Black Keys have shared details of UK live shows for 2024 – including shows at London’s Brixton Academy. Find ticket details below.News of the tour dates come following the band revealing details of their new album ‘Ohio Players’ back in January, which they shared with the lead single ‘Beautiful People (Stay High)’.The album – which is a follow-up to 2022’s ‘Dropout Boogie’ – is set for release on April 5, and will now be followed by three shows across the UK later this spring.The first of the three shows will be held on April 27, with an opening night at the new Co-op Live arena in Manchester.

Garbage have announced a UK and European headline tour, kicking off this summer. Find all the details below.The alt-rock pioneers – comprising frontwoman Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig – will perform across June and July, including a stop at the Wembley OVO Arena on July 20.The European leg of the tour will open at Magnolia in Milan on June 26, followed by shows in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and more.The UK shows will kick off with a festival slot at Glasgow’s TRNSMT Festival on July 12, before they hit Edinburgh, Bridlington, Wolverhampton, Manchester and London.Tickets for the tour will go on sale Friday (March 8) at 10am GMT, following a fan pre-sale on Thursday (March 7) at 10am local time.

A planned heritage attraction telling the story of Scotland's Co-operative societies has been awarded almost £2 million from the National Lottery.

Edinburgh Zoo has announced the name of its newest swamp wallaby joey.

A 65-year-old woman has died after being hit by a car in Stirling on Sunday evening. The incident happened around 7.45pm on Sunday, March 3, at Alloa Road near to Blackgrange Roundabout on the A907.

A Dumfries man has been found guilty of causing the death of a two-year-old by driving without due care and attention or reasonable consideration for others using the road or public place, and failing to maintain proper observation.

Reality star Stephen Bear, 33, arrived at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday, 4 March, in relation to his conviction for voyeurism and two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress, after posting a video of himself and Georgia Harrison having sex to his OnlyFans account. Georgia, 29, was also seen arriving arm-in-arm with her new Love Island boyfriend Anton Danyluk, 29, who she met on the most recent series of All Stars: Love Island.

For over two decades, Channel 4's hit show A Place In The Sun has been transforming dreams into reality for countless Britons seeking their perfect overseas abode. From sun-soaked shores to majestic mountains, the show has ventured far and wide to match eager buyers with their ultimate sanctuary.

Rochelle Humes has been standing in as a presenter on ITV's This Morning until the show's two new permanent hosts start, and we haven't been able to stop ourselves from admiring her flawless, glowing skin – no mean feat with three young children and early morning starts! Luckily for us, Rochelle's make-up artist has revealed the exact product she uses to prep the star's skin before filming. MUA Huda Okuonghae said, "I applied the Ella & Jo Plump & Protect Day Cream as a base before putting on Rochelle's make-up.The hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates the skin, and it's enriched with ceramides, which strengthen the skin barrier and boost moisturisation.This is particularly essential when applying a full face of make-up and being under bright lights throughout the show." As Huda explains, this all-in-one moisturiser contains SPF 30 to protect against UV rays and blue light, plus skin-plumping hyaluronic acid, glycerin and ceramides to smooth, hydrate and strengthen the skin.

As ever, the BRIT Awards produced some incredible fashion and beauty moments, but taking home the trophy for best beauty look of the night, in our books, is Ellie Goulding.The singer turned up to the red carpet wearing her usually mid-length hair in long, flowing waves that gave her a very 'goddess-like' look. Now, we can let you in on the secrets behind the style because we've just had a full hair breakdown from the night drop into our inbox.