A brighter future ahead for kids at risk in Dumfries and Galloway, say social work bosses

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentOnly six months after its 2021 edition, Series Mania will be back with a sprawling selection, including the world premieres of Michael Hirst’s “Billy The Kid” (pictured), the Israeli series “Fire Dance” and rap music-themed French show “Le monde de demain.”Underscoring the large presence of streamers within the roster, Series Mania will kick off with Netflix’s “Standing Up,” a new comedy series from “Call My Agent” creator and showrunner Fanny Herrero; while Disney Plus’ “Oussekine,” about a tragic case of police brutality in France, will close the festival.The lineup boasts 58 series spanning 21 countries. These were chosen from 331 series.

Jessica Kiang Perhaps you know the feeling, the strange tingle of vertigo you get when you’re having an entirely normal conversation with an acquaintance, and you suddenly realize that for seemingly no reason — and often about the most inconsequential things — they are lying to you. Jöns Jönsson’s “Axiom,” a standout in this year’s Berlinale Encounters section, is physically set in a comfortably well-educated, middle-class Austrian environment. But its psychological terrain is discomfort.

Series Mania has unveiled the nine shows from six countries competing for the prestigious International Competition along with revealing the lineup and guests of honor for this year’s edition, the first to take place in person for three years.

Kanye West as he appears to continue to create drama over his estranged relationship with his wife Kim Kardashian.The presenter and actress has urged people to stop encouraging behaviour displayed by Ye, for which he’s been accused of harassment by some fans. Earlier this week Ye conceded that his recent social media posts, which included him branding Kardashian’s new boyfriend Pete Davidson a “dickhead“, “came off as harassing Kim“.Jamil made reference to Ye having mental health issues (he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2017) and implored her followers to not stoke the fire for the sake of all parties – particularly due to the impact it may have on West and Kardashian’s children.“We are watching a mentally ill man coaxed over the edge by our engagement/media attention,” wrote Jamil on Instagram.

Lil Peep‘s mother’s claims of wrongful death and negligence against her late son’s record label First Access Entertainment (FAE) and tour manager Belinda Mercer.Teresa A. Beaudet has rejected FAE’s request to dismiss the claims on the grounds that Liza Kathryn Womack, who is also the executor of her son’s estate, failed to show any “causal connection” between FAE’s alleged negligence and Peep’s overdose from fentanyl and Xanax on a tour bus in 2017.Rolling Stone reports that Beaudet ruled at a court hearing in Los Angeles yesterday (February 17) that Womack’s case still stands, which is also due to providing other viable reasons for lodging such claims.These include that no one on the bus was trained to recognise the signs and symptoms of an overdose, the bus was not equipped with a defibrillator, Narcan or any other “life-saving apparatuses” for overdoses, and that no one on the bus gave Peep a life-saving aid.The judge added that while she agreed with FAE that sections of a highly damaging statement from Peep’s fellow musician Cold Hart were indeed inadmissible hearsay in the civil case, the court’s decision to pare down Hart’s statement submitted in 2021 wasn’t enough to scrap the wrongful death lawsuit first filed by Womack in 2019.In Cold Hart’s disputed statement, he testified that he was travelling with Peep for the rapper’s ‘Come Over When You’re Sober’ tour from November 8, 2017 until the rapper’s death on November 15, 2017.

Cradle Of Filth are “looking at some options” for their forthcoming Ed Sheeran collaboration, according to the band’s frontman Dani Filth.The unlikely team-up was first mooted last summer after Sheeran said that he “was really into death metal as a kid”, adding: “I listened to Cradle of Filth and Slipknot and all that stuff.”Filth subsequently revealed that he and Sheeran had been in touch about a potential collaboration, and that the Suffolk singer was “a massive fan” of the band.Speaking to Heavy Consequence in a new interview, Filth has now given a fresh update on the progress of his band’s collaboration with Sheeran.“Ed’s expressed a desire to be part of a song, and we’re currently looking at some options, and that’s about as far as it’s got,” Filth said. “He did invite me up to his house – he doesn’t live very far from me, probably 18 to 20 miles from where I live.“The thing that interests me, if we would undertake [the collaboration], the juxtaposition between what we do and what he does.

Foals have spoken about how they now feel comfortable being “in a lane of one”, adding that they no longer feel competitive with other bands.The Oxford band were speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story to launch their upcoming new album, ‘Life Is Yours’. While this upcoming record will be Foals’ seventh album, frontman Yannis Philippakis “balked” at the suggestion that the band were now “indie statesmen”.“I mean, I don’t agree with the ‘indie’ bit, I guess, weirdly – or the statesmen bit,” Yannis told NME.

Robert Pattinson had a “ton” of “bad ideas” while filming “The Batman”.

After nearly two years of tough travel restrictions many Brits will be looking forward to jetting away on a foreign holiday this year.

Lloyd Isgrove is back training on grass at Bolton Wanderers as he steps up his recovery from a torn hamstring.

Channel 4 viewers said they had a 'new found respect' for Gemma Collins as she opened up in a 'brave' documentary.

Good Morning Britain viewers are demanding Richard Madeley be sacked after he made controversial remarks.

The Chase fans were left in stitches after a Lanarkshire woman revealed her unusual hobby on the quiz show.

A mum experienced an emotional rollercoaster of a day when her son proposed to his girlfriend before he underwent a heart transplant that was abandoned halfway through the procedure.

James 'Arg' Argent has been pictured making his way into a daily rehab unit after reportedly being visited by paramedics at his home. Last week, worried pals of the 34 year old reportedly called an ambulance to rush over to his Essex home after being unable to get ahold of him.The "blip" in his recovery following his drug addiction appears to have made him to decide to go to a rehab unit in Woodford, Essex, on Wednesday 16 February.

Amanda Holden has continued her birthday celebrations by sharing an adorable snap with her lookalike daughter Lexi. Amanda, her husband Chris Hughes and their two daughters are currently enjoying the winter sun in Dubai, where they've celebrated Amanda's birthday in style with beach days and fine dining. As the family enjoyed a meal out on the Britain's Got Talent judge's 51st birthday, Amanda posted a sweet family video of Lexi, 16, and her youngest daughter, 10 year old Hollie, posing.

Prince Andrew has agreed not to repeat that he didn't rape Virginia Guiffre due to a clause in their out-of-court settlement, The Telegraph has reported.The Duke of York, 61, avoided heading into court by financially settling with Virginia, 38, for what is said to be £12million – which the Queen will reportedly help pay. However, according to the publication, as part of a gagging clause in the settlement, neither side can discuss the sex abuse case or the financial deal.

Ever since soap serial killer Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) began her reign of terror in the Emmerdale village, fans have been very vocal. First, viewers of the ITV soap aired their frustrations at the local police for letting her plot and scheme without consequence.Then they commented on the fact that Meena’s victims were running straight into her murderous trap before she killed them. Fans were confused as Leanna Cavanagh (Mimi Slinger) escaped her home after Meena confronted her - only to go in the direction of the quietest part of the village.

Lottie Moss has revealed the reason she's checked into rehab as she continues to battle her "really bad" addiction to the Class A drug cocaine. Kate Moss' younger sister and fellow model first shared her news on TikTok earlier this month, where she explained to her 25.8k followers that she would be entering the treatment centre. Lottie, 24, has now shared a new video, in which she made the admission.

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It’s been a pretty big week for former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague. On Wednesday night the star took to London Fashion Week with her first ever Pretty Little Thing show as part of her recent appointment as the brand’s Creative Director. As well as her style credentials, the 22 year old is known for sporting many a chic hairstyle, we totally get it if you were just as excited about her beauty look as her fashion choice for the occasion.

Saira Kha n has given a glimpse inside her daughter Amara's hair transformation as she donates 30cm (12ins) to a real wig charity. The 51 year former Loose Women star, who recently showed off her flawless skin after treating pigmentation, took to Instagram to share with her 103,000 Instagram followers how her daughter, 10, had donated her luscious locks to The Little Princess Trust.