Ayr United sports scientist Ben Watkiss says club's desire to embrace new ideas will reap rewards

A teacher has lost a whopping 18 stone after fearing she would die on the operating table if she underwent recommended weight loss surgery.

Chocolate lovers already devastated by the loss of Caramac and the Animal Bar will be sad to hear of another one gone for good.

Vernon Kay has issued a grim health update after his impressive Children In Need fundraising efforts.

A major change to the offside law is being considered by IFAB.

Celtic star Hyeon-gyu Oh has told Brendan Rodgers he is ready to become a regular starter for the Hoops and provide competition for main man Kyogo Furuhashi.

A former Manchester City financial advisor has warned Pep Guardiola could be relegated due to the precedent set with the Premier League's decision to dock Everton ten points for FFP breaches.

This is where Strictly Come Dancing stars are staying in Blackpool. The Big Blue Hotel - next to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and just a stone's throw from the South Shore beach - is known for its blue exterior and nautical theme.

Meet Janine Ralph - a mum who has turned her love for interior design into a festive side job. Janine charges £40 to decorate a Christmas tree.

Manager Erik ten Hag has already highlighted the importance of Manchester United coming up with a coherent strategy ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's impending arrival at the club.

With Strictly Come Dancing heading to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom this weekend, it appears that dancing fever has well and truly taken over the seaside town.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has pledged he will be working hard to be back as soon as possible after suffering an injury blow last week.

A sex predator violently raped a nurse for almost an hour after she carried out a home visit for his OAP mum. Gary John Bridger launched the attack after the medic attended a scheduled appointment at a property in Sherborne, Dorset.

Martin Lewis has a word of advice for shoppers after Amazon kicked off its Black Friday sale early.

A Virgin Media customer is warning other customers amid claims engineers are turning up at doorsteps despite not being requested to do so.

Manchester United host local rivals City on Sunday at Old Trafford in the first Women’s Super League derby of the season.

The BBC has been flooded with complaints over Kate Middleton's appearance on Children In Need. The fundraiser was broadcast live on TV on Friday night (Nov 17) in a bid to raise millions of pounds for children's charities.

English Teacher have been announced as the ambassadors for next year’s Independent Venue Week.The next edition of the popular celebration of grassroots music venues returns on January 29, 2024, with the aim of encouraging fans to start the new year by visiting their local venue for a gig. Venues up and down the country come together with artists, promoters, agents, record labels and media to put on special live events across the UK to highlight and celebrate the work they do.Altogether, 205 venues in the UK have signed up to participate this year and the artists confirmed to perform that week include The Zutons, CVC, Steve Mason, Hinds, Peaness, Skinny Living and TVAM.

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Cassie have settled their abuse lawsuit one day after it was formally filed.Combs was been accused of rape and physical abuse by Cassie in a new lawsuit filed earlier this week (November 16). Cassie – real name Cassandra Ventura – filed the lawsuit in federal court on Thursday (November 16), according to a report from the New York Times.Ventura said in a statement: “After years in silence and darkness, I am finally ready to tell my story, and to speak up on behalf of myself and for the benefit of other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships.” Ventura and Combs were in a romantic relationship between 2007 (when she was 21 years old) and 2018.Ben Brafman, a lawyer for Combs, shared a statement denying all allegations on behalf of the rapper soon after the filing.It read: “Mr.

Pulp appeared to debut a new song called ‘Background Noise’ live last night (November 17) – check it out below.This summer saw Pulp reunite for a string of reunion gigs across the UK and Ireland – including a massive show at London’s Finsbury Park, two Sheffield homecoming gigs, a headline set at Latitude, and a finale at London’s Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith.The band were performing at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez during the Corona Capital Festival in Mexico yesterday when the new song received its live debut.Introducing the song, Cocker said they had a new song that “we want to play…for you” while also dedicating it to his girlfriend who was watching in the audience.Check out the new song here and the band’s full set list below:Pulp played:‘I Spy’‘Disco 2000’‘Background Noise’ (new song)‘Pink Glove’‘Weeds’‘Weeds II (The Origin of the Species)’‘F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E.’‘Sorted for E’s & Wizz’‘This Is Hardcore’‘Do You Remember the First Time?’‘Babies’‘Sunrise’‘Underwear’‘Common People’This December will see the band play what is currently their last scheduled gig together at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations on New Year’s Eve. Visit here for tickets and more information.Cocker said of the gig: “When your grandkids ask, ‘Do you remember the first time Pulp played Edinburgh’s Hogmanay?’ What will your answer be? Come along and start 2024 in the very best way possible.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Co-organized by the Cannes Film Festival and Market and Argentina’s INCAA film-TV agency, late November’s Ventana Sur market looks set to have at least one star: Cannes head Thierry Fremaux himself. Presenting the Cannes Film Week, a extraordinary showcase of 2023 winners led this year by Justine Triet’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner “Anatomy of a Fall” and bowing on Nov.

Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas paid a heartwarming tribute to his former dancing partner Luba as she celebrated her birthday earlier this week in an adorable post to his Instagram page.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nigel Harman and his professional partner Katya Jones were delighted to be put through to the iconic Blackpool week following last Saturday's performance, which landed them third in the leaderboard.

It’s been claimed that the Queen enjoyed one traditional British takeaway when she was spending time at her beloved Balmoral estate.

Lorraine Kelly “didn’t ever think” the Change + Check charity single would momentarily top the iTunes music chart ahead of The Beatles.

Stacey Solomon's fans were left in stitches as the television personality shared an update from her family home in Essex making some 'winter soup' as she shared a picture of a bowl full of broth with a huge corn on the cob plonked in the stew.

Marie Claire.“She certainly seems well-suited to that role in particular, and I can easily see her pursuing a career path similar to Oprah’s in the media: a show, a magazine, producing, directing — the works.”Andersen said that the mom of two, 42, “still has a sizable chunk of the viewing public in her corner,” which could make the idea of a talk show very feasible.“Once all the controversy surrounding the Sussexes’ ongoing feud with the rest of the royal family dies down, assuming it ever does, I could easily see her launching a successful talk show,” he went on.“Meghan has always had her fingers in a lot of pies, and she has a knack for getting what she wants.”The royal expert said that if the “Suits” alum wants a mogul status, “becoming the next Oprah — a powerful and influential media mogul — does not feel far-fetched at all.”Markle famously sat down with her husband, Prince Harry, for a tell-all interview with Winfrey in March 2021.In April this year, the exiled royal signed with WME CEO Ari Emanuel and his team, and has since been rumored to be in talks for an acting comeback.Her team on a day-to-day basis will be Serena Williams’ agent Jill Smoller and Brad Slater, a behemoth in the movie business who also reps Dwayne Johnson.WME represents the top talent across the industry including writers, filmmakers, actors, producers, stylists, fashion designers and their agents.The company also handles brand licensing, speaking engagements, media production and events, including New York Fashion Week.Markle this week teased her return to Hollywood, though this time as a producer.She subtly hinted at the content fans can expect from her and Harry’s production company, Archewell Productions, in the future.“[I want to make]

Taylor Swift has issued a heartbreaking statement after she discovered that a fan had tragically died before her Brazil concert got underway on Friday night.The pop icon's Eras Tour continued in Brazil's Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos as the city came under a heat warning.The popstar, 33, said her heart was 'shattered' as she confirmed the devastating news when she released a heartfelt statement after the concert ended.The hitmaker took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro for yet another sold-out stadium show but as soon as Taylor was off-stage, she took to Instagram to share the awful news with her 276 million followers. Announcing the sad death of a Swiftie, Taylor penned: "I can't believe I'm writing these words but it is with a shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left stunned after it was revealed that professional dancer Graziano Di Prima has had a surprising career change. The television personality, who was paired in the latest series with documentary maker and former Love Island star Zara McDermott, is appearing in a film airing on US television called A Paris Christmas Waltz. Graziano was cast in it alongside stars including Jade Ewen from the Sugababes and Matthew Morrison from Glee.

Angela Scanlon has shared the contents of her bag, giving followers a glimpse into the chaos of her current life.The bag, which she humorously claims could rival Mary Poppins's magical tote, is filled with an eclectic mix of items essential for her daily routine. In the Instagram clip, the TV presenter, who is currently competing on Strictly Come Dancing with pro dancer Carlos Gu, pulled out an array of items from an enormous metallic purple handbag, showcasing the bag's impressive capacity.

Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field have a strict rule for their four children when it comes to travelling. The couple always fly first class, while their kids travel in economy. Ayda explained: "My kids fly economy whenever we fly.

My Mum, Your Dad stars Elliott Davidson and Sharon Benson have called time on their romance, according to reports. Elliott and Sharon, both 53, met on the new ITV show, dubbed 'middle-aged Love Island', earlier this year.The pair's relationship appeared to be going well after the show, with them jetting off on holiday together and spending time with each other's children. However, it is said that Elliott and Sharon struggled to make things work due to the distance between.

Victoria Beckham has cleverly jumped on the bandwagon of THAT viral clip of herself in husband David Beckham's Netflix documentary where she claimed she and her footballer husband came from "very working class families." Now the Spice Girls star, 49, has debuted her own brand's £110 'My Dad Had A Rolls Royce' T-shirt on Instagram on Friday inspired by the hilarious moment. During the hotly-anticipated Netflix docuseries, David interrupted Victoria's 'working class' claim and told her to be honest to which she insisted: "I am!" He then repeatedly asked Victoria to reveal what car her dad used to drive her to school in.The fashion icon eventually gave in and admitted: "OK.

Strictly Come Dancing is returning to Blackpool on Saturday, 18 November, and there's no doubt this year's contestants are excited to perform at the iconic Tower Ballroom. The hit BBC One show is returning to Blackpool for the annual live show from the seaside town, with the remaining Strictly stars given the opportunity to perform in the legendary Ballroom.

Members of Extinction Rebellion and the Mothers Rebellion for Climate Justice were involved in a demonstration on Altrincham high street this morning.

Three new towers have topped out in Manchester. And while that might sound like nothing new in the ever-growing city centre, there’s a twist.

Sean McGinty admits Ayr can’t keep relying on their road form to bail them out of trouble.