East Kilbride causes invited to apply for share of £10,000 housebuilder fund

Alison Hammond was positively buzzing on Friday's edition of This Morning as she chatted about her plans for the upcoming weekend.

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity has teamed up with hits kids' animation PAW Patrol to encourage young families and nurseries in Lanarkshire to participate in a sponsored walk next month.

A British holidaymaker's expectations for a sunny getaway in Benidorm were dashed as she encountered torrential rain, with her experience shared in a viral TikTok video.

St Mirren have launched an initiative to make matchday experiences better for supporters with additional needs.

Angus and Perthshire Glens MP Dave Doogan has pledged his support for women born in the 1950s whose State Pension age was increased without proper notice.

Javier Bardem announced this morning during a presser at the San Sebastian Film Festival that he has signed on to star in the next film from Spanish filmmaker Rodrigo Sorogoyen (The Beasts). 

Even though it's only September, I've cracked open my PrettyLittleThing beauty advent calendar early to help you decide if it's worth splashing out on this year. With so many brands offering their own beauty calendars, it can be a bit of a minefield deciding which one to go for, so hopefully, our shopping and beauty team can help by giving you our thoughts on most of the 2024 beauty advent calendars.

Fine lines and wrinkles, often the first signs of ageing, are a major concern for many beauty enthusiasts who are always on the hunt for effective ways to reduce them.The beauty industry has responded with a plethora of products promising dramatic results, either instantly or within weeks. However, not all quick fixes are the answer to ageing concerns.

There's nothing quite like a brisk autumn stroll, with the crunch of leaves underfoot and the crisp air filling your lungs. But let's be honest, there's nothing worse than getting caught in a downpour mid-walk.That's why we're taking style cues from Georgia Toffolo this season and investing in a pair of Muck Boot's Arctic Sport II Tall Boots, priced at £123.

Hands up if you put your dressing gown on as soon as you get home from work. As cosy season kicks off fluffy and warm loungewear is worth investing in - especially robes to keep out the cold. Whilst scrolling through Boux Avenue's pyjama section we spotted a thick and warm long nightgown with plenty of glowing reviews.The Fluffy Fur Dressing Gown is on the pricey side at £65 but if you love wearing your nightgown constantly it's worth spending a little more for durability reasons.

Alison Hammond was all smiles on Friday's This Morning, dishing the details about her exciting weekend plans.The presenter, 49, playfully quizzed her co-host Dermot O'Leary on his own weekend plans before cheekily revealing her rendezvous with her beau. Reports suggest Alison is romantically linked with 27 year old masseur David Putman since late last year. Beaming with anticipation, Alison confessed that she hasn't seen her boyfriend for some time as he was away, expressing eagerness to rekindle their romance over the weekend.

Former EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite has cryptically posted about how her Scorpio star sign means she has the traits of being a 'lie detector' after confirming her recent shock break-up.Tamzin split from her toyboy partner Tom Child, 33, after six years together earlier this summer - and 10 years from her divorce from Lucifer and Miranda star Tom Ellis, who previously admitted cheating on her with co-star Emile De Ravin.The 53-year-old, who recently parted ways with her younger beau, has now taken to social media to share a number of cryptic quotes, which hint at her 'lie detecting' ability. On Thursday, she shared two cryptic quotes with her 324K followers.

Gregg Wallace admits he eats "half a kilo" of the same breakfast staple which stops him needing to snack.The Celebrity Masterchef judge will be back on our screens tonight for the highly-anticipated final. He has cut a svelter figure in recent years, having once shed an impressive five stone to dodge diabetes risk. He recently appeared on The Paul Chowdhry PudCast to speak about his diet secrets.

Jay Blades is reported to have been axed from upcoming television shows on BBC, Channel 5 and Channel 4 after being charged with serious offences. Blades has been charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife.

Nearly half a decade ago, Prince Andrew's life took a dramatic turn when he sat down for an intense interview with Emily Maitlis on BBC Newsnight. Now, the infamous conversation has been dramatised in a new series, bringing the Duke of York's embarrassing moment back into the spotlight.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent “Hey Joe,” a drama in which James Franco plays a U.S. Navy sailor stationed in post-World War II Naples, will world premiere at the Rome Film Festival next month. The gritty film, directed by Claudio Giovannesi (“Gomorrah” TV series, “Piranhas”), is produced by Italy’s Palomar in tandem with RAI Cinema and Vision Distribution, which will release the film in Italy.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Johnny Depp will be honored with a career award at the Rome Film Festival, where “Modì” — his biopic of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani — will launch in Italy following its bow at San Sebastian. “Modì,” which stars Italy’s Riccardo Scamarcio as the bad boy painter and sculptor who became famous for the groundbreaking modern style of his portraits and nudes, will play in Rome’s non-competitive Grand Public section before being released in Italy by new production/distribution player Be Water in tandem with Maestro Distribution and Medusa Film.

More than 3000 people have signed a petition against the siting of a supermarket on Helensburgh’s waterfront.

The Great British Bake Off is set to return for its 15th series on Channel 4 next Tuesday (September 24), with a fresh batch of hopefuls vying to become Bake Off champion.

Approximately 3500 spectators enjoyed a wide variety of entertainment during this year’s successful Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games.

Kingdom Group has unveiled plans to build 500 new homes thanks to £50 million in funding to support its ongoing commitment to building high-quality affordable homes in Perth and Kinross and beyond.

The big day for the organisers of Stirling's first-ever Pride festival is almost here, with the colourful main event set to hit the city tomorrow.

The Rome Film Festival will fete Johnny Depp with its Lifetime Achievement award and screen the actor’s latest directorial effort, Modi – Three Days on the Wings of Madness during its 2024 edition. 

Hong Kong has selected box office hit Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In as its best international feature film entry for the Oscars.

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EXCLUSIVE: Serendipity Point Films (Eastern Promises) and January Media, along with their Greek partner Filmiki Productions, are underway in Athens, Greece, on feature Maya & Samar.

Giovanni Pernice has been hit with another devastating blow.The professional dancer was given the boot from Strictly following claims made by Amanda Abbington.The Sherlock actress alleged that she suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after teaming up with Giovanni on the dance floor, leading to her early exit from the competition. Giovanni has robustly refuted all accusations and claims that the ongoing BBC investigation into the claims will help clear his name.

Prince Harry once ruffled feathers among a group of journalists with an offhand comment while returning from a royal tour with his wife, Meghan Markle.

Gregg Wallace says he has "no need to snack" as he consumes "half a kilo" of a certain breakfast staple every day.

Mac and cheese is a beloved dish for many thanks to the fact that it's comforting, delicious, and simple to prepare.

Organisers of Perthshire’s popular Bookmark literary festival are looking forward to welcoming Sir Alexander McCall Smith to Perth Theatre.

Michelle Keegan, known for her stunning good looks is undoubtedly a natural beauty but has been noticed by many to have undergone significant changes in her appearance over the years.

Octopus Energy will be providing an extra 20,000 free electric blankets to its most vulnerable customers this winter after announcing an extension to the scheme. The energy giant has distributed over 60,000 free electric blankets - supplied by Dreamland - since the scheme first launched in January 2022.

A quick-thinking mum from Cleland is this latest worthy recipient of the Wishaw Press’ Say it with Flowers Award.

Former I'm A Celebrity contestant Frankie Dettori has disclosed that he was hurried to hospital after taking a fall from a horse.

The Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan has appeared on a podcast that charts the history of New Order, where he explains why the band’s “alien quality” landed with Generation X in the US.In the latest episode of Transmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division & New Order, released yesterday (September 19), host Maxine Peake focused on how the band’s first-ever US tour in 1980 came to be. Corgan chimes in to contextualise the unique connection British music sparked with the Gen Xers who were coming of age.Describing a generation of “latchkey kids” who had “too much TV” and “too much time alone”, the “alien quality” of bands like New Order began to resonate.“Bands like New Order seem to find that, ‘Yes, you’re young, Yes, you wanna fall in love and ‘es, you’re having your heart broken, but the world kind of isn’t the way it appears to be,'” he elaborates.Listen to the podcast episode below, which also features anecdotes from techno producer Kevin Saunderson and writers Andrew O’Hagan and Audrey Golden, along with interviews with current and former band members Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert and Peter Hook.A band like New Order, he continues, signified to kids like Corgan that “there was this other world out there that was cooler, had more depth of feel, had a level of sophistication even about teenage angst, that you certainly weren’t getting from America, particularly in the rock scene in the 80s.”He likened discovering New Order as a teenager to feeling like “the kid who sits in the back of the class because ‘nobody understands me and I got my weird trench coat'” from a typical John Hughes movie.“The minute you heard New Order, you were like, ‘They’re one of me’ or ‘I’m one of them’.