Firefighters called to deal with flat blaze in Lanarkshire multi-storey block

Fire crews remain in attendance at a retail park in Heywood following a blaze at a shop this afternoon.

In a surprise move, a 6-to-3 majority of the U.S. Supreme Court did something good for LGBTQ people: it rejected Florida’s request for a stay against a lower court decision –a stay that would have enabled the state to enforce its new law banning drag shows under certain circumstances.

Matty Healy is sharing his opinions about the Grammys and praising Kanye West.

Renee Rapp is sharing the deluxe version of her debut album Snow Angel!

Emergency services were called to an indoor play park today following reports children were trapped when a slide deflated.Merseyside Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance vehicles were scrambled to Adventure Land, on Marine Promenade, in New Brighton, Wirral, this afternoon. They were called 12.39pm following reports an inflatable activity inside the play area had deflated while children were playing on it, the Liverpool Echo reports.

A murder investigation was continuing today after a man was stabbed to death 'inside a flat.' Senior detectives at Greater Manchester Police said officers and emergency services personnel attended the scene after 999 calls reporting a man 'unconscious' inside.

A third person has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 22-year-old man in Motherwell.

John Cleese, the comedy veteran star of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers, has made a surprising admission – that he once killed a man.

Daily Mail.Cleese continued: “He was a dentist, he had a huge laugh. A famous laugh.

Three big decisions on new developments in Manchester were made at the town hall this week. A controversial plan for student housing in Hulme was knocked back by the planning committee for a fourth time in 18 months.

Amidst the sequins and satins you expect to see at this time of year, there’s another fabric that reigns supreme when it comes to Christmas party outfits – velvet. From little black dresses to clutch bags and scrunchies, there’s nothing that a little bit of velvet can’t do, and it’s the perfect texture for looking luxurious and chic at your upcoming festive ‘do.

Jeff Probst has announced a new rule for upcoming seasons of Survivor after multiple contestants have quit during the current season.

Amazon has beaten hundreds of retailers by dropping its 2023 Black Friday deal a week before the global November 24 date as popular products from Ninja, Samsung, Tefal, and Vax can be found for a fraction of the price. Including this Asus laptop users say is 'perfect for everyday needs', and it's now £230 cheaper.

Justine Bateman has spent the better part of this year warning Hollywood about the potential consequences of artificial intelligence in film and TV, even before the topic became a major part of contract negotiations for both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA.

U.S. District Court Judge Gregory Presnell’s injunction, which not only blocked the state from enforcing the ban against “family-friendly” drag shows at Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando, but against drag performances throughout the state.Florida authorities sought to have the scope of the judge’s injunction scaled back so that it would only apply to Hamburger Mary’s, while enabling state authorities to enforce the law.The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation has enthusiastically moved to yank the business and liquor licenses of venues that have hosted drag shows, even before the law’s passage.Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch indicated that they would have taken up the state’s appeal of the Presnell’s injunction with an eye toward allowing the state to fine or revoke the licenses of all businesses, except Hamburger Mary’s, that permit on-site drag performances.In a statement accompanying the Supreme Court’s order, Justice Brett Kavanaugh — joined by Justice Amy Coney Barrett — refused to reinstate the law, but cautioned that the court’s refusal to take up the emergency motion did not indicate the justices’ views on the law’s constitutionality, reports The Washington Post.Kavanaugh argued the state of Florida did not contest the lower court’s finding that the drag ban may violate free speech, but instead took issue with the scope of Presnell’s order.“To begin with, although Florida strongly disagrees with the District Court’s First Amendment analysis, Florida’s stay application to this Court does not raise that First Amendment issue.

UK Music Interim Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to respond to the music industry’s concerns around artificial intelligence (AI) by introducing some form of legal protection around the developing technology.Kiehl and UK Music have suggested that AI could be a form of “music laundering,” opening up a potential means for creatives to not receive compensation for their work.Sunak recently insisted that “the UK’s answer is not to rush to regulate” the use of artificial intelligence.In a letter to the PM, Kiehl urged copyright protection on music and emphasises that AI firms consent to use artists’ copyright-protected work.“Machine learning involves numerous rights, including copyright, which in most countries are not subject to an exception that restricts creators and rightsholders’ abilities to exercise their rights,” he wrote. “As a general principle, the use of music during the ingestion process (in the past, present and future) should always require permission from the creator and the rightsholder.”He adds: “Failure to ensure this basic human right will jeopardise thousands of UK jobs and threaten the fragile talent pipeline on which the music industry relies to nurture the music professionals who are the envy of the world.”He also emphasised the importance of transparency elsewhere in the letter.

OpenAI is the parent company of ChatGPT and Sam Altman has been part of the company since its inception in 2015, but now he has been fired.

Glen Powell wants to see Nathan Fielder up the ante after he and Emma Stone spoofed the trailer for his movie Anyone But You.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Alarmed by an apparent surge of antisemitic content and misinformation on TikTok following the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist massacre of Israeli civilians, a group of Jewish celebrities and influencers met this week with execs of the video app to voice their concerns. More than 30 people joined the 90-minute video call, including actors Sacha Baron Cohen, Amy Schumer and Debra Messing, at the invitation of TikTok.

does not want to get “stuck” with boyfriend . cohost shared her disapproval of during the latest episode of the talk show, which aired on November 16. “I’m a Swiftie,” Behar .

A Lanarkshire MSP has blasted the beleaguered Scottish Health Secretary over his iPad expense claims.

A woman was taken to hospital after a fierce blaze at a block of flats. Images from the scene show flames and thick smoke pouring out from windows on both sides of the residential building in the Coppice area of Oldham on Friday afternoon.

In six short months, Louise Sullivan's life has been turned upside down.

Black Friday is approaching fast with just seven sleeps to the big shopping day but some retailers are already firing great deals ahead of the main event. As a beauty editor, I'm always actively hunting for bargains to add to my cart and enhance my beauty collection with some new products or stock up on some of my all-time faves.

Scots residents have been urged to keep doors and windows closed after the bomb squad carried out a controlled explosion in Fife this afternoon.

Black Friday countdown has started and loads of perfume deals have already gone live with many retailers delivering heavy reductions on best-selling scents, aftershaves and everything fragrance-related. If you are looking for an unmissable price slash on a designer fragrance, look no further because The Perfume Shop has a no-brainer offer with a £44 save on the 100ml Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette, now £19.99 here. Usually marked at £66 this coveted floral high-end scent is now available at just £19.99, and for a 100ml bottle, it really is an offer you can't refuse.

A popular Nectar card offer has made a comeback at Sainsbury's in time for Christmas - but there is a catch.

A wine-fuelled woman grabbed a knife during a heated row with her ex-partner and stabbed him multiple times in his own home. Eleanor Davies, 34, armed herself after the pair became embroiled in a verbal altercation at his flat in Stockport.

Nadine Shah has apologised for calling U2‘s Adam Clayton “a fucking spenk” in 2021.Shah initially made the comments when pointing to a clip from Clayton’s appearance in the documentary Phil Lynott: Songs For While I’m Away.In the clip that Shah tweeted, Clayton speaks on Lynott’s work as a bassist – in particular his role playing the instrument in Thin Lizzy. “One thing you need to know about the bass is it’s that big, heavy thing that hangs down between your legs,” Clayton said in the documentary.“The bass is this secret weapon. It’s where the power comes from.

A Lanarkshire grandfather, who passed away only nine weeks after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, at no time acknowledged that he was dying.

The "prettiest and ugliest" towns across the UK have been named - and three Scottish destinations are included in the list. Earlier this week, The Telegraph published an article detailing the most and least attractive locations across Britain.

Whether you are looking for Christmas presents for friends and family or a little treat to yourself, Boots is usually a good place to start for any gift sets. With the big day just over a month away, the high street cosmetics retailer is offering shoppers great deals and promotions on a variety of pampering sets that are filled with popular products from premium brands.

Located in the vibrant Whalley Range neighbourhood, Bowes House is a brand-new development of 40 one- and two-bedroom apartments, exclusively for those aged over 55. Whether you’re commuting to the office, working from home or enjoying retirement, buyers can find the perfect place to call home. Here’s why…

An old interview with Kimora Lee Simmons is resurfacing amid Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ abuse lawsuit.

BreAnna Bell Fantasia Barrino spoke about the need to persevere through adversity at Variety‘s Power of Women Presented by Lifetime. “I’ve been through some things I haven’t been afraid to share,” Barrino said in her speech at the event on Thursday. “Sometimes we don’t want to share what we go through, but I knew that my tests were part of my testimony, and I knew that my testimony would help a lot of people.” Barrino also spoke about her role in the upcoming musical film adaptation of “The Color Purple,” in which she will portray Celie, a role she previously played on Broadway.

The 1975 is no less relevant in 2023 than they were in 2013 and the band’s performance at Madison Square Garden was a testament to their continued musical gifts. Fans poured in with cult-like rage for a Tuesday night, some bearing rectangular tattoos of the band’s album cover, others still half-dressed in work clothes, taking no chance of missing the man who teased a “indefinite hiatus” after they wrap their ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ tour.The crowd – a hodgepodge of teenage girls, married couples, and some likely single wannabe-groupies – was certainly buzzing. Healy’s closest followers live for his controversies.