Dumfries and Galloway Councillors vote against plans to increase council tax for higher bands

EXCLUSIVE: Producer Dani Melia describes how “a scrappy team” that made filmmaker Lulu Wang’s acclaimed low-budget feature The Farewell joined forces with Blossom Films’ Nicole Kidman and Per Saari to make “this big international production” Expats for Prime Video.

Sky Studios is developing prequel series to Gomorrah and Romanzo Criminale.

Ringo Starr has shared an update on the “final” Beatles song – which has been made with help from AI – saying that it “should have been out already”.The track was first teased by Sir Paul McCartney earlier this year, where he revealed in an interview that The Beatles will release one “final” song in 2023.According to the musician, he enlisted help from AI technology to work on the song, which allowed him to “extricate” demo recordings from late members, John Lennon and George Harrison, and compile them together with new recordings from himself and Ringo Starr to create a song, over four decades since Lennon’s death.Now, speaking as part of a new interview with AP News, Starr has shed light on the supposed release date for the long-awaited track – explaining that it was supposed to have been already released by now.“The rumours were that we just made it up. Like we would do that anyway… This is the last track, ever, that you’ll get the four Beatles on the track.

PinkPantheress has shared new single ‘Mosquito’ and has dropped an accompanying music video. Check it out below.The Bath-raised star – real name Victoria Walker – follows up from recent singles including ‘Boy’s A Liar’ and collaborations with the likes of Destroy Lonely, Skrillex and Troye Sivan, as well as contributing the dream-pop song ‘Angel’ to the Barbie soundtrack.Now, PinkPantheress has shared ‘Mosquito’ and its glitzy, Y2K-inspired music video.

Naked Attraction executive producer Darrell Olsen has responded to the show’s divisive reaction following its release in the US.The dating show, which originally debuted on Channel 4 in the UK in 2016, sees a “picker” choose between six nude contestants who are gradually revealed from the feet up.Six seasons of the show were released on US streaming service Max on September 20, sparking both praise for its diverse body positivity and criticism for its explicit nudity.Asked whether he was surprised by the US response in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Olsen said: “What’s happening in the States right now is [like how the UK reacted] seven or so years ago. You have, ‘I can’t believe this is onscreen’ – shock and outrage – mixed with, ‘This is quite amazing.’ The show isn’t for everyone, but everyone is interested in it.“I think what will happen with you guys is, hopefully, what happened over here, where the ‘Oh my God, I can’t believe this is on TV’ turns into, ‘It’s a pretty good show.’ Also the stories get better and we push more boundaries [in the latter seasons].”When asked about criticism levelled at the show, namely whether Naked Attraction can be empowering when contestants are judging others based on their genitals, Olsen said he disagreed with this assessment.“What it proves is that every person is different, and not just facially,” Olsen said.

Kanye West reportedly held an intimate listening party at a recording studio in Italy last weekend to debut his new album.No title or release date for the project has been announced, though late last month ‘Jesus Is King 2’ – the rapper’s follow-up to his 2019 gospel album – was leaked online.

Taylor Swift references to explain last weekend’s Kansas City Chiefs game against the New York Jets.Swift attended another NFL game on Sunday (October 1) amid ongoing romance rumours with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.The pop star was pictured at the game with other celebrities including Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, as well as Sophie Turner and Hugh Jackman.Before the game NBC shared a clip from The Voice in which host Daly ran spectators through all the details of the game using Swift-related puns.“We got a call from NBC Sports asking us to put tonight’s story in language that the legions of Swifties would understand,” Daly said. “This guy, Travis Kelce, well, he plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, who are basically the ‘next great American dynasty’ in the NFL.”He continued: “On the other side, there’s the New York Jets.

Boots has slashed the price of an anti-ageing cream said to 'work its magic overnight'. With an almost-perfect five-star rating, the youth defying anti-wrinkle cream has been reduced to £10 - but you don't have long to act.

Coronation Street fans have been left issuing their pleas over who they want saving from Stephen Reid's grasp as they were teased with details of his exit from the cobbles. There are just days to go until viewers of the ITV soap will see the dastardly businessman leave Weatherfield.

Altay Bayindir is delighted with his start to life at Manchester United, even though he has yet to make his debut for the club.

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has indicated he will try to expose whoever fills in at left-back for Manchester United in Tuesday’s Champions League tie.

Millions of people will start receiving their next cost of living payment this month. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are paying out £900 in three separate installments throughout the 2023/24 financial year - with the first payment of £301 already made in Spring 2023.

Paramount+ has set a UK boss for the first time.

Skincare lovers have been heaping praise on a bargain face cream on offer that targets the signs of ageing - and it has even impressed one Charlotte Tilbury fan.

Sir Roger Moore's adult sons stepped out on Monday evening as they attended an event ahead of an auction of the late actor's collection of memorabilia.

Amanda Holden and Les Dennis married in 1995 in Bournemouth after meeting during a theatre production of The Sound of Music.

Prince Harry's public image has "completely tanked" since he and his wife Meghan Markle stepped down from their roles as senior royals according to a royal commentator.

Summer is now behind us, with shorter and darker nights as well as cooler temperatures upon us once more.

King Charles could “bring his family back together again” by granting Prince Harry a property in the UK, which would allow him to hold onto a vital royal role.

Two teen killers have been named for the first time after a 17-year-old boy was brutally murdered in the street. Tafari Smith, then 16, stabbed Kyle Hackland before other teenagers joined in with the evil attack.

Meghan Markle has been tipped to use Prince Harry's wide "knowledge" to bag herself the vacant Senator's seat following the death of 90-year-old Dianne Feinstein.

Police found cocaine worth £200,000 in a gift bag following a surveillance operation.

Charlie Mulgrew swung by Celtic training on Tuesday as preparations ramped up for their Champions League showdown with Lazio.

Adam Thomas has shared how he was left in tears when Luba Mushtuk revealed their next dance on Strictly Come Dancing. The Waterloo Road actor was left fighting tears over the weekend following his second performance on the BBC One dance contest.

A new lakeside light trail has opened near Manchester celebrating all things Halloween.

Janette Manrara has shared how she thinks she'll have made Gemma Atkinson 'proud' as she shared a nine-week post-partum update. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer welcomed her first child into the world back in July with her husband Aljaz Skorjanec.

Manchester United supporters are calling for two changes to the starting XI against Galatasaray.

A sleek Rolls-Royce seized by police is set to be auctioned off 'for a bargain price', GMP has revealed.

These are the faces of the teen killers jailed following the murder of Kyle Hackland. Kyle, 17, was stabbed to death in broad daylight after being caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Rishi Sunak laughed after he was grilled by Susanna Reid about 'letting down the people of Manchester' amid reports he is planning to axe the northern HS2 leg.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has questioned whether Erik ten Hag possesses the right credentials to manage "big stars and egos" within the Manchester United dressing room.

Indie band Easy Life have revealed they have been told to change their name by easyGroup - the largest investor of popular airline easyJet.

Warner Bros. Discovery France boss Pierre Branco has become the latest international exec to depart.

Powerhouse Japanese boyband agency Johnny & Associates, which is embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal relating to its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa, has announced it will change its name and split into two companies. In September, the pop giant acknowledged that Kitagawa, who died in 2019 at age 87, had sexually abused boys signed by the agency over a span of several decades.

The singer’s hotly anticipated presence at the match-up proved to be ratings gold.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Pierre Branco, general manager for Warner Bros. Discovery in France, Benelux and Africa, is stepping down from his position, Variety has learned.