Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries becoming "emerging risk" in Dumfries and Galloway

A mum jailed after killing both of her sons at a lake is "manifesting her freedom" ahead of a crucial parole hearing - which could see her set free.

A series of weekly sessions to connect residents with local health and social care services is taking place in Lanark this autumn.

Netflix is dropping Nobody Wants This on 26 September, spotlighting the unusual pairing of rabbi Noah (portrayed by Adam Brody) and a sex podcast host, Joanne (Kristen Bell).

A woman was left utterly astounded after a DNA test revealed a long-lost sibling, but her discovery inadvertently 'ruined' his life. Her daughter recounted the surprising tale, sharing that her mother took a DNA test to delve deeper into her ancestry and was shocked by an unexpected 'connection' found in the results.

In Henrik Rydstrom, Rangers will face a manager whose team's "chaotic" style is totally at odds with how their boss played.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The Tokyo International Film Festival has unveiled a competition section with as many Chinese titles as Japanese for its 37th edition. Announced on Wednesday the festival’s full lineup runs to a compact 110 films, culled from a huge 2,023 applications, and functions partly as discovery event, partly as a Japanese showcase and also as best-of the year international art house compendium. The 15-title competition includes Mizi Z’s “The Unseen Sister,” “Big World,” by Yang Lina and “My Friend An Delie,” by Dong Zijian from China.

Anna Marie de la Fuente In Álvaro López Alba’s “Three Summer Days” (“Tres días de verano”), a vacationing family’s dissimilar takes on an event threatens to drive them apart. It follows a father and his two kids on a beach holiday, the young girl, Cris, has fallen for a boy, causing a rift in her friendship with pal Miri.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Revered Italian auteur Marco Bellocchio is back behind the camera shooting “Portobello,” a TV series reconstructing one of Italy’s most clamorous travesties of justice. The show marks the first project out of the gate hailing from Our Films, the new shingle headed by prominent producer duo Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Mieli best known for shepherding “The Young Pope” and “My Brilliant Friend.” The six-episode Bellocchio series will delve into the true story of popular Italian TV host Enzo Tortora who, among other programs, conducted a primetime game show titled “Portobello” that aired on Italian state broadcaster RAI starting from 1977 for seven seasons.

The new Netflix sensation Nobody Wants This premieres on September 26, featuring an unusual bond between a rabbi named Noah, portrayed by Adam Brody, and Joanne, a sex podcast host played by Kristen Bell.

A former Royal Marine was told by doctors that his headaches and dizzy spells might be caused by dehydration or migraines, until a walk through Manchester city centre, followed by a trip to A&E, revealed a sinister source.

A 32-year-old man initially put his fatigue down to the buzz and exhaustion of attending a large family wedding. But, when he presented symptoms that included joint pain, persistent headaches, and chronic tiredness to his GP on a day off from work, the advice was urgent - go straight to A&E.

A Strictly Come Dancing star is said to not be 'giving his all' to the competition, according to an expert, while a 'firecracker' of a celebrity appears to be struggling with 'trust'.

Nationwide Building Society is introducing a £50 interest-free buffer in November, removing charges for people who dip into their overdraft by only a small amount. The buffer will apply, subject to eligibility, to overdrafts on the society’s three main current accounts – FlexPlus, FlexDirect and the FlexAccount – and the exact launch date in November will be confirmed nearer the time.

Phillip Schofield is set to make a dramatic return to TV screens - and he looks VERY different.

Ringo Starr has cut his 2024 autumn US tour short due to illness.The former Beatles drummer was scheduled to perform at TD Pavilion at The Mann in Philadelphia on Tuesday (September 24) and Wednesday (25) at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.“Ringo has come down with a cold and after consulting a doctor he was advised to cancel these two remaining shows and get rest,” a representative for the musician shared online.Ticket holders will be notified of the cancellation via email and will be refunded at their point of purchase.“As always, Ringo and the All Starrs send peace and love to their fans and hope to see them soon,” a post on social media concluded.A post shared by Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic)The Beatles star and his band embarked on their latest tour on September 7 in San Diego, performing a total of 10 shows before falling ill.Just under a week ago, the artist shared a post of highlights from the tour to social media, writing: “Just want to thank all the great audiences so far – I love you all. Peace & love from Ringo and the boys.”Back in April, Starr released his new EP with The Strokes‘ guitarist Nick Valensi, ‘Crooked Boy’, which became available on streaming after being originally released on exclusive vinyl for Record Store Day.The four-track EP was co-written with Linda Perry, who Starr previously worked with on the tracks ‘Coming Undone’ and ‘Everyone And Everything’.“I love what Linda did and I think all the songs are all great but one thing I did ask her was to write me a rocker,” the drummer said in a statement.

Queens of the Stone Age have announced their rescheduled tour dates for 2025, a month after the band scrapped its remaining dates for the year due to frontman Josh Homme‘s health.On Homme’s condition, the band previously stated: “Josh has been given no choice but to prioritise his health and to receive essential medical care through the remainder of the year.”All their festival dates were cancelled, while their headline shows in several US cities are now postponed to 2025. Per Consequence, the band has confirmed the new dates.

Chappell Roan has clarified her stance on the forthcoming US presidential election, after previously stating that she feels “no pressure” to officially endorse a candidate.Last Friday, the singer-songwriter told The Guardian she has chosen not to back Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, arguing that there are “problems on both sides”. She said: “I have so many issues with our government in every way.

Ghosts is returning in less than a month and a new teaser has been released!

Joe Locke and Kit Connor are opening up about their increase in kissing and filming intimate scenes in the upcoming third season of Heartstopper.

Sean “Diddy” Combs and the late Kim Porter‘s four kids are speaking out following the release of a memoir claiming to be written by the late model.

Daveed Diggs is headed to The Boys!

Courtney Thorne-Smith looked back at her career and recalled a particular moment she experienced when she started.

Argentina has selected Luis Ortega’s latest flick Kill The Jockey as its candidate for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. 

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the accusations against their father. Instead, Combs’ kids put out a statement condemning “horrific conspiracy theories” swirling around about their late mother Kim Porter — the disgraced hip-hop mogul’s ex. “We have seen so many hurtful and false rumors circulating about our parents, Kim Porter and Sean Combs’ relationship, as well as about our mom’s tragic passing, that we feel the need to speak out,” Quincy Brown and Christian, Jessie and D’Lila Combs wrote in a joint statement shared on their Instagrams Tuesday night.

A win for Nikki Garcia‘s soon-to-be former husband!

Rangers will hope to get off to a positive start in the revamped Europa League when they face Malmo away from home on Thursday.

Dalbeattie Civic Gun Club held a 50 bird DTL shoot at Little Cloak Farm, Dalbeattie on Saturday.

Fans of Virgin River are making a strong plea to Netflix for the upcoming sixth season of the popular streaming drama.

Mashed potato is a classic side dish that's hard to mess up but it has faced a culinary curveball from one woman's unconventional approach, leaving many social media users quite disturbed.

A Scots supergang member caged for serious organised crime offences was a close ally of Kevin "Gerbil" Carroll - and even drove the feared hood to his death.

Rebus: A Game Called Malice

Seven thousand people descended on the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland when the worst of humanity brought terror to New York.

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has faced a challenging week in the US media, with a former staff member anonymously criticising her treatment of employees, labelling her "Duchess Difficult" and alleging that she left some in tears.

As the royal eviction row rumbles on - King Charles is reportedly at the end of his patience, urging Prince Andrew to vacate the Royal Lodge, where he has resided since 2004 under a 75-year lease.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk are enjoying a romantic day out!