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The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now 3.5 million people across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), including nearly 219,000 living in Scotland. The number of people receiving the disability benefit is at an all-time high, even though the overall total does not take into account some 109,385 Scots who have transferred from PIP to Adult Disability Payment (ADP).

Vanessa Feltz is set to join LBC with a brand new Saturday show, following her departure from TalkTV.

The officials branded ‘incompetent’ by Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers during his side's defeat to Hearts got TWO key decisions wrong according to an independent review – but not the controversial red card for Yang Hyun-jun at Tynecastle.

King Charles met cancer patients during his first day back to royal duties and bravely told them how he felt receiving his own diagnosis.

Outlander star Brian McCardie died suddenly on Sunday, with his sister confirming the tragic news on social media.

Carers burst into tears of relief when a controversial proposal to merge two day services for vulnerable people in Renfrewshire was rejected earlier this week.

American money man Adam Webb is set to buy a controlling stake in St Johnstone.

Bradley Walsh, the host of The Chase, has been revealing some backstage secrets about the ITV show and taking a dig at the 'precious' stars.

Meghan Markle has been criticised for her decision not to accompany Prince Harry during his upcoming UK visit for a poignant event, with one royal expert branding the move "sad".

A Paisley man who breached bail conditions and a non-harassment order has been jailed for eight months – but will be released from prison later this week.

ITV has been hit with a number of Ofcom complaints from viewers concerned about its newsreader Rageh Omaar's health during the News At Ten on Friday (April 26).

Some residents away from the area on election week may not have been able to cast their votes after delivery delays have hit Rochdale.

The Bank of England (BoE) will announce its latest review of the interest rate next week.

A suspected loan shark has been arrested following an investigation in Greater Manchester. Searches were carried out at a property in Whitefield and a business in Hyde earlier today (May 1).

Lidl has brought back one of its most popular summer drinks that is adored among cocktail lovers. The supermarket’s Bitterol Aperitivo, which tastes just like Aperol, has been slashed to £5.49 for a limited time.

Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has shared the hilarious moment his shirtless video with Vito Coppola went quite wrong. The dancers are currently reunited as a number of the BBC One dance show's professionals hit the road.

Locals have spoken of their shock as a teenage girl fights for her life in hospital after taking what is believed to be ecstasy.

Dianne Buswell has been told to 'stop' as she melted her fans' hearts with a sweet declaration about dance. The Strictly Come Dancing star was marking 'International Dance Day' when she shared a video of herself and her boyfriend Joe Sugg.

Ellise Shafer “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe is opening up about J.K. Rowling‘s continued comments against trans women, saying that it “makes me really sad.” In a new interview with the Atlantic, Radcliffe said that he has had no direct contact with Rowling since her tweets in June 2020 that were criticized by many as anti-trans.

K.J. Yossman Armoza Formats is back to being an independent after founder Avi Armoza bought the company back from ITV Studios. Established in 2005, Armoza Formats is a top creator and distributor of global content internationally.

Ellise Shafer For British rapper Skepta, music was just the beginning of his creative pursuits. Earlier this year, the multi-hyphenate released his first short film, “Tribal Mark,” in the U.K., followed by a SXSW screening and premieres in L.A. and New York last month.

Naman Ramachandran Indian producer Prerna Arora is including intimacy coordination clauses in actors’ legal agreements. Arora, known for acclaimed films “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha” and “Pari” is believed to be one of the first Indian producers to do so.

Naman Ramachandran The Jeffrey Archer Company and Dream Bay Entertainment have entered into a strategic partnership to adapt the bestselling author’s works for television and film internationally, with an initial focus on Indian, Asian and the Middle Eastern markets. DBE was founded in 2023 by former Amazon Studios executive Thomas Drachkovitch. Former CAA agent Jason Hafford recently joined as co-founder and head of DBE Management.

Alex Ritman Gemma Arterton, the British stage and screen star perhaps best known for playing Bond girl Strawberry Fields in “Quantum of Solace,” is set to star in upcoming period adventure thriller “Storm Witch.” The independent U.K./Ireland co-production, to be directed by David Blair (a BAFTA winner for “Taking Over the Asylum” and “The Street”) from a screenplay by Tristan de Vere Cole, is being launched at the Marche du Film in Cannes later this month, with Myriad Pictures handling pre-sales. Arterton, who also starred in “The King’s Man” and recently appeared in the Toronto-bowing “The Critic,” will lead a cast that includes Chloe Pirrie (“The Queen’s Gambit”), Stuart Martin (“Army of Thieves”), Kate Dickie (“Prometheus”) Steven Cree (“Outlander”) and Kevin McKidd (“Grey’s Anatomy”).

Baby Reindeer stars Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning reunited on the red carpet at a movie premiere – after the 'real-life Martha' hit back. Richard and Jessica have garnered international fame after series Baby Reindeer – based on true events in Richard's life – became a smash hit on Netflix, watched by millions around the world. At the Love Lies Bleeding premiere in London on Tuesday, 30 April, the actors appeared in great spirits as they stood arm-in-arm and flashed huge smiles for the cameras.

Louise Thompson has admitted that being "fit and in shape" is one of the reasons she "survived." Earlier this month, the Made in Chelsea star - who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2018 and suffered a haemorrhage in 2021 after giving birth to her first child, Leo - revealed she recently had a stoma bag fitted after years of health struggles. To update her fans on how she's doing - and to illustrate what 'health' now means to her - the 34 year old shared a throwback video from a holiday to Antigua.

The King made a triumphant return to the public stage on Tuesday, 30 April as he visited the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre alongside Queen Camilla.This return saw the King warmly talk to and hold hands with many cancer patients, while also speaking with experts at the centre.The monarch was praised by many for the high-spirited way he has tackled his diagnosis with former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond telling OK!: "It was the perfect place to return. I think the King looked very well as he arrived at the hospital. "He deliberately lingered at the entrance making sure the cameras and the public got a good view of him.

N-Dubz star Fazer, 37, has become a dad again after he and girlfriend Ashley Havelin welcomed a baby boy – just 12 months after having twins. A representative for the couple revealed the news to The Sun, they said: "I'm delighted to confirm Ashley had a healthy baby boy last week. Both mother and baby are doing well." Fazer, whose real name is Richard Rawson, is part of the band N-Dubz who consisted of him and bandmates Tulisa Contostavlos and Dappy.The trio first met as teenagers and formed the band in 2000, they shot to fame in 2006 with their single, I swear, before coming mainstream.

ITV has been hit with a wave of Ofcom complaints from viewers concerned about its newsreader Rageh Omaar's health during Friday's News At Ten. Shocking footage showed the respected journalist bravely trying to do his job while looking pained and seeming to struggle to read the autocue.TV watchdog Ofcom confirmed to OK! this afternoon that it has received 73 complaints after the broadcast, as viewers got in touch to report their concerns.The objections related to 56 year old Omaar's "health during this broadcast" of ITV's flagship news bulletin.

Jay Blades' uncle was tragically 'stabbed to death in UK street after a neighbourly dispute', it has emerged. The Repair Shop favourite, Jay, is taking a break from social media following the devastating loss of his uncle, who was reportedly killed on a peaceful residential road due to an ongoing argument about a shared alleyway.The 54 year old TV personality shared the sorrowful update with his Instagram fans, stating that his uncle had been "murdered a few weeks ago", leaving him reeling from the shock. He refrained from sharing more details about the circumstances of his uncle's untimely demise.

When it comes to iconic fashion moments, Jennifer Lopez's palm print Versace dress is definitely up there.The singer wore it to the 42nd Grammy Awards ceremony on February 23 2000, and since then its made several appearances on red carpets over the years. If you want to shop the exact Versace dress that JLo wore it'll set you back a hefty £12.5k, which is why we were over the moon when we spotted a much more affordable version over at Ted Baker.The Ottleyy Printed Cut Out Maxi Cover Up, £150 here, has a similar blue and green leaf print pattern, with a plunging neckline and cut out details that make it an easier-to-wear version of the infamous dress - and we're already rushing to add it to our summer holiday packing list.

This Morning star Michelle Elman bravely spoke about her cheating ordeal on the This Morning sofa with Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on Wednesday 1 May. Michelle, who is a body and confidence coach, revealed in April that she discovered her fiancé had been cheating on her, less than 24 hours after he proposed. Taking to social media, Michelle informed her fans on what had happened and said: “All this f*****g sucks, I was engaged for 24 hours".

U.S. novelist and screenwriter Paul Auster died of complications from lung cancer at his home in Brooklyn on Tuesday evening aged 77, the New York Times reported, citing friend and author Jacki Lyden.The New Jersey-born writer was known for a string of acclaimed works including “The New York Trilogy” and “The Book of Illusions”.“We are very sad to hear of the death of Booker Prize shortlistee Paul Auster, whose work touched readers and influenced writers all over the world, and whose generosity was felt in just as many quarters,” the Booker Prizes posted on social media platform X.The literary body shortlisted his book “4 3 2 1” for its award in 2017.The author of more than 30 books, including poetry and memoirs, told Reuters in 2011 he liked to write by hand in notebooks and then produce the finished copy on a typewriter rather than a computer.“I feel more alive when I’m working,” he said.“I am convinced that writing is a kind of illness.

told ET on the red carpet.“Thought I’d come to something fun for a change,” Leno chimed in. “Everything is so controversial. Just to come to a funny, silly movie — it’s great.

Four female BBC News presenters have commenced legal action against the UK broadcaster, arguing they were forced off air for a year and harassed as a result of a “rigged” recruitment process.

NME has announced a month of celebrations to mark the first anniversary of its flagship new music editorial property, The Cover – with parties in London and Singapore and a wealth of new multi-channel content that further reflects NME’s unparalleled commitment to showcasing emerging talent.The Cover Turns 1 is a month of celebrations that will look back at the incredible new talent NME has championed on The Cover in its first year, with new content that includes Life Since The Cover (exploring milestones artists have hit since their cover debuted), Cover To Cover (cover stars on cover stars) and Behind The Cover (a behind the scenes look at the creative process).As part of The Cover Turns 1, NME will host two exclusive celebration parties. The Cover Party: Singapore Edition will take place at music retailer Swee Lee Clarke Quay during Branded’s CreatorWeek on May 9, with whom NME and Swee Lee’s parent company, Caldecott Music Group, have formed a strategic partnership, aligned with their collective ambition to elevate the region’s most promising emerging musical talent.At the heart of CreatorWeek is the 19th edition of Music Matters and Music Matters Live, with highlights including the CreatorWorld Conference, Music Matters Live, Learning Matters music & creator academies, and the It’s A Girl Thing festival for young women.The Cover Party: London Edition will be hosted at music retailer Dawsons on the iconic Denmark Street in collaboration with Outernet London on May 29.