Boy, 6, given 5 per cent chance of surviving brain cancer taking life day-by-day after operation

Stealing Sheep have announced new album ‘Wow Machine’, featuring music originally written for an installation at the Great Exhibition Of The North in 2018. The new recording of that work has been commissioned as the first release of Both Sides Records, a label launched by Brighter Sound’s music industry gender equality initiative Both Sides Now.“We’ve been inspired by the ‘Sisters With Transistors’, a group of radical women who used technology to push the boundaries of music”, say the band.

Dolly Parton has said that she is “honoured and humbled” to be included among this year’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, despite asking to be taken out of the running earlier this year.The country music star will be inducted into the music museum alongside Eminem, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Pat Benatar later this year.In March, she said in a statement that while she was “extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated” to be among this year’s inductees, she didn’t feel that she had “earned that right” and would therefore like to be removed from the list of nominees.The Hall responded by explaining why it felt that Parton had very much earned the right to be considered, and added that, as voting by then was well underway, it would not be removing her name from the ballot.Parton has since said that she respects the decision to keep her in the running, and speaking to Billboard after her induction was announced, she said: “I feel honoured that all the people that voted for me did. And I appreciate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame people for staying there with me”.“I never meant to cause trouble or stir up any controversy”, she went on.

DEALSNot one, not two, but three whole Def Jam labels have joined together to sign Ghanaian afropop, dancehall and reggae musician Stonebwoy to a global deal. That’s Def Jam Recordings in the US, 0207 Def Jam in the UK, and Def Jam Africa, in case you wondered.

Livingston will be home to tall tales, fabulous fiction, and amazing anecdotes this summer with the launch of a new storytelling festival organised by local social enterprise, Spark.

A cancer charity is assuring West Lothian patients they don’t have to feel alone as the cost of living and energy prices soar.

The Queen will miss the royal garden party season and be represented by other members of the royal family, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

Former Aberdeen defender Willie Garner has been appointed to the Pittodrie board as a non-executive director.

A man faces a six-month curfew after an attack in broad daylight in East Kilbride town centre.

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that The Queen will not attend this year's summer garden parties.The 96 year old will be represented by other members of the Royal Family at this year's parties, held on May 11, 18 and 25 in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. The monarch, who recently suffered a "security breach" as a man got past the Ministry of Defence just yards from Windsor Castle, will also skip the June 29th party at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

Earlier this month, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took to Instagram to mark their daughter Princess Charlotte ’s seventh birthday. The youngster, who celebrated her big day on 2 May, looked adorable as she hugged her family’s dog Orla in the snaps - which were taken by avid photographer Kate.

Indian actor and filmmaker R Madhavan’s directorial debut Rocketry: The Nambi Effect will receive its world premiere in Cannes on May 19 as part of the celebration of India as the official country of honor at the Cannes Market this year. Check out some exclusive new photos above and below.

Emmerdale fans have been concerned about Noah Dingle's behaviour for a while now but they were left feeling 'physically sick' during latest scenes on the ITV soap as he took things to a new low.

There is no disputing the sheer size of the challenge awaiting Erik ten Hag at Manchester United this summer.

A beachside toilet block that went on the market last month has now sold for much more than its initial guide price. In April, Landwood Property Auctions put the old public convenience on the market with a price tag of £7,500.

A woman watched as her neighbour's funeral procession passed before robbing his home the next day. It has been branded as a "disgusting" and "heartbreaking" raid.

Eric Bailly and Phil Jones have outlined their intention to leave Manchester United to teammates amid the club's plans to sign a new centre-back.

Strictly fans are in for a treat this June as the show’s newest judge and reigning champion are bringing back their five-star rated show to Manchester. Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice’s Him & Me tour will take place at The Lowry in Salford Quays on Sunday, June 26.

CORONATION Street favourite Helen Flanagan looked sensational today as she got dressed up for a trip to Chester races. The stunning star went from being drenched on the school run to looking incredibly glamorous.

TIPPING Point fans have been left heartbroken after a contestant died following filming. Wednesdays episode saw retired school bus driver Cath take part alongside three other contestants.

ACTRESS Kate Beckinsale stretches in a crop top — and says internet trolls are the pits. The English beauty, 48, who posed in a shoot for Flaunt, told the mag: “I cannot fathom ever saying something nasty.