Construction companies fight back as criminals continue to target industry at huge cost

Hospital chiefs have urged patients to "stop and think" before turning up at Ayrshire's packed emergency units.

announced Wednesday that the actor is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with the cognitive disorder aphasia, but new reporting suggests that Willis’ health decline was affecting his work on the set of recent films.In January of 2020 on the set of the film “Hard Kill,” actress Lala Kent told the Los Angeles Times that Willis twice missed his cue to fire a gun. The actress said she asked the film’s director, Matt Eskandari, to remind Willis to say his line before firing the gun, but on two takes Willis fired the gun before delivering the line, taking the actress by surprise.

A cat deemed 'lucky to be alive' after it became wedged in a wall at an Oldham mill and was stuck there for days is back from the vets and doing well.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee James Caan (The Godfather) and Morena Baccarin (Deadpool) will star alongside Pierce Brosnan in hitman thriller Fast Charlie, to be directed by Phillip Noyce (Salt).

Girls Aloud members have been "hit really hard" by the news of The Wanted singer Tom Parker's death, as it has brought back the loss of their band member Sarah Harding, a source has told OK! Tom's wife Kelsey confirmed the sad news that Tom had passed away on 30th March, aged 33.The star had been battling a brain tumour. Sarah Harding sadly passed away in September 2021 from breast cancer, and OK!'s source has said the news of Tom's passing has really hit Sarah's bandmates hard. OK!'s source explained: "It's really brought Sarah's death back for them, it's so soon after they lost her." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Atomic Kitten star Liz McClarnon has revealed that she is engaged to her mystery boyfriend after he proposed to her on his birthday.The 40 year old broke the happy news on her Instagram page on Thursday as she posted a black and white photo of herself looking at the camera whilst flashing her engagement ring as she embraced her man. Liz’s new fiance kept his identity concealed in the picture and was shown with his back turned, however appeared just as excited to be engaged as he was seen gripping onto Liz tightly.

Disney+ has moved the premiere date for its next Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Originally set for May 25, the streamer has pushed it back two days to May 27, the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, with a two-episode launch.

Jordan Moreau “Star Wars” fans will have to wait just a bit longer to see Ewan McGregor back in action as Obi-Wan Kenobi.The upcoming “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series is pushing back its premiere from Wednesday, May 25, to Friday, May 27, McGregor announced in a video on Thursday.

CORONATION Street's Helen Flanagan showed off her incredible body in skimpy bikini on holiday with Scott Sinclair and son Charlie. The actress, 31, looked incredible on the beach as she proudly showed off her post-baby body a year after giving birth.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOn the last day of Women’s History Month, results of a new research report reveal from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative concludes that, for women in music, “the last decade has been one of insignificant change in the recording studio.”The study, titled “Inclusion in the Recording Studio?” is the fifth annual report on the music industry from Dr. Stacy L.

Christina Haack and her new fiancé Joshua Hall are coming under fire from some folks in the know after the recent reveal that they’d been dating for a LOT longer than anybody realized!

Questions have been raised over the capacity for more homes in Wigan as the council revealed their targets for housing delivery. Wigan Council is committed to meeting the housing requirement of 872 new homes per year.

BECKY Vardy’s debts have rocketed amid her Wagatha Christie court battle with Coleen Rooney. The WAG, wife of Leicester City striker Jamie, 35, has just £8,000 in the bank of her company - with debts of £48,000.

If you wondered why everyone has started going crazy for polka dots or why they are flying off the shelves at your favourite high street store then you could probably put it down to the "the Kate effect". If anyone could put a print, a sleeve, a neckline or an accessory at the forefront of fashion, it's The Duchess of Cambridge. In fact, according to findings by shopping experts Coupon Ninja, online interest for 'polka dot dress’ almost quadrupled in the first few hours after the Duchess’ appearance at Prince Philip's memorial on March 29.

A man has been rushed to hospital after a huge fight broke out between 'two groups of customers' at a popular pub.

Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, has sued the musician over a deal he recently struck for the royalties of a number of Beach Boys songs.Wilson agreed a reported $50million (£38.1million) deal with Universal Music Publishing Group in relation to his songs catalogue back in December, though the deal was not announced at the time.Wilson-Rutherford, who was married to Wilson from 1964 to 1978, first sued Wilson over the matter in February at Los Angeles Superior Court, and the case was moved to federal court last Friday (March 25).Wilson-Rutherford is alleging that she is owed at least $6.7million (£5.1million) from the song rights that were sold to Universal last year, and has requested a full account of the royalties she claims Wilson owes her from the past seven years (via Reuters).Wilson and Wilson-Rutherford’s 1981 divorce settlement saw the latter take a 50 per cent ownership of Wilson’s songwriting royalties from the 170 compositions the Beach Boys musician wrote during their marriage, including ‘California Girls’, ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ and ‘Good Vibrations’.While Wilson-Rutherford was paid about $11million (£8.3million) from the writer’s share as a result of Wilson’s recent deal with Universal, she is now seeking the aforementioned $6.7million following the sale of his “reversion rights” – referring to US copyright law where artists can reclaim the rights to their songs 35 years after transferring them away – to the publisher.Her lawsuit adds that Wilson initially offered her $3.3million “to tie off all issues” between the ex-couple (via Rolling Stone), but Wilson-Rutherford then took legal action in February and alleged that she was owed twice as much.While they don’t dispute Wilson-Rutherford’s rights to the

Architects have voiced their support for the Music Venue Trust and Music Declares Emergency’s campaign for music fans to #GoLocal during next month’s Earth Day.The two organisations are asking people to #GoLocal on April 22 by attending a gig in their hometown, and to either walk, cycle or use public transport to go to and from music venues.A survey conducted by the MVT in 2020 found that only 35.2 per cent of punters usually walk to a gig, with the majority (48 per cent) typically travelling to shows in their own car.“When you #GoLocal you are considerably improving the impact you make as an individual on the environmental damage caused by vehicles,” the organisations said in a joint statement.“You are also supporting the cultural development of your town, the development of your local artists and your local venue.”A post shared by Music Venue Trust (@musicvenuetrust)Architects frontman Sam Carter, who is also an ambassador for the marine conservation charity Sea Shepherd, has backed the campaign.“This Earth Day I would like to encourage you to #GoLocal to see some live music, and when you do, why not take a nice walk or cycle to get there instead of a taxi or driving,” he said in a statement. “That way you’re helping the environment, and also you’re helping yourself and your body! If you’re not able to do that, how about taking some form of public transport to lower your footprint?“By going local like this, you are doing your bit for local venues and the environment.”You can find out more information about the Music Venue Trust here and Music Declares Emergency here.

Nicola Sturgeon has been blasted after it was revealed her government paid the former boss of a scandal-hit shipyard £3,000 per day.

Volunteers of a lifesaving Loch Lomond charity have thanked the public for backing plans to relocate their rescue boat to Balloch, with calls now being made on the Scottish Government to support the move.

most recently resigned this month from the church he and his wife Bobbie co-founded in 1983. Although the shockwaves of Houston’s alleged missteps are only beginning to be felt by the multinational church — which has seen multiple pastors resign following Houston — it would seem Houston has already forgiven himself. “Imperfect and flawed, but genuinely passionate about God, people, calling and life. I am determined that my mistakes will not define me,” the email continued, before referencing the ongoing court trial which he credited as the reason for his first resignation in January.

Pupils at Our Lady and St Patrick’s High had reason to celebrate after being awarded their first Eco Schools Green Flag Award.

KRIS Boyson was spotted getting close to Geordie Shore's Sophie Kasaei after ignoring his ex Katie Price's advances. The Celebrity Ex on the Beach star blanked his former girlfriend's messages asking him to meet up.

I'M A Celeb star James Haskell has come under fire after describing pregnant wife Chloe Madeley as a "sea cow". The 36-year-old ex-rugby star shared a picture of her floating underwater with her baby bump showing saying: "I didn’t know whether to harpoon it or feed it." He posted: "Bloody hell you go snorkelling and the first thing you see is a huge sea cow doing a mating display! "She appears to think I’m her partner.

LIZ McClarnon has revealed she's engaged after her mystery boyfriend popped the question. The Atomic Kitten singer, 40, stunned fans with the news - announcing it on Instagram with a shot of the pair embracing.

A PLACE in the Sun has landed a primetime TV slot in a huge schedule shake-up. The popular Channel 4 show will be going primetime on More4 with brand new episodes to broadcast every Sunday at 8pm.

If you thought we’d seen the back of the Great British winter - think again! After a much-needed heatwave saw us crack out the barbecues and sprint to the beach, our country is now being battered by snow showers and icy wind. Brits are digging out the woolly knits once again and the common cold is back with a vengeance. Sure, germs are to blame for pesky viruses, but it could actually be the climate spreading nasties and making us feel - quite literally - under the weather.

The chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency, Dame Henny Harries, has warned Covid-19 infections are at "a very high level" but are not translation into hospital admission and deaths. She appeared on BBC Radio 4' Today program to warn of the increasing levels of infections of the virus all across the UK.

Energy providers are struggling to keep up with the demand from Scots eager to log meter readings ahead of a 54% rise in the energy price cap.