Louisville police officer pleads guilty to using excessive force during Breonna Taylor protests

AN acid attack victim has blasted ITV’s Ferne McCann for branding her “ugly” in a shocking expletive-laden audio message. Sophie Hall was scarred for life when Ferne’s then boyfriend threw acid into a London club in 2017. Ferne’s show First Time Mum has halted while ITV investigate the leaked messages.

Screenwriter and executive producer Muirinn Lane Kelly has died aged 50.

On good terms? Florence Pugh and ex Zach Braff got playful online nearly four months after their split made headlines.

Good afternoon, Insiders. Jesse Whittock back again this week, taking you through the week’s top headlines, with reports from LA, Greece and the Qatar World Cup. Here we go.

As the colder months begin to settle in, it's officially the time of year to begin thinking of some warming meals that you can whip up in the kitchen to feel less chilly.

The owner and head coach of a Perth gymnastics club was left shocked – and delighted – after a special win at a high-profile awards ceremony this month.

Paolo Nutini delighted staff at a Glasgow restaurant when he popped in for a bite to eat.

Nurses are set to go on strike across Forth Valley for the first time in their history.

A parent has been threatened with police action by their neighbour if they don't 'limit' their child's time outside. In a video posted on social media, the parent shared a letter in which the neighbour says her daughter's loud playtime was upsetting their pets.

Dumbarton’s Maia Bisley rounded off a golden year by earning her black belt in kickboxing.

GMB viewers were concerned when Kate Garraway was absent from the show on Friday morning.

A popular Dumbarton Christmas Fayre returns this Saturday, raising funds for the Scottish Cot Death Trust.

A popular Scottish soap has been praised for its work in tackling a range of important issues in a tribute by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Lanarkshire chef who showcased his culinary skills on MasterChef: The Professionals has told how he “absolutely loved” the experience of cooking for expert judges on the prestigious TV programme.

Jeremie Frimpong's remarkable rise since departing Celtic almost two years ago has been rewarded after the Bayer Leverkusen full-back was included in the Netherlands squad for the World Cup.

Honoring the king. When Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer in August 2020, director Ryan Coogler reworked the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever script to write out the late actor’s character.

Sir Rod Stewart has been offering wise words to teenage son Alastair so he doesn't get tied down too young.

MASTERCHEF viewers were left raging as they ripped into Gregg Wallace for "acting like he's at a football match" - demanding that he "shut-up". MasterChef: The Professionals returned to BBC One screens on Thursday evening with a new set of chefs battling it out to claim the winning title.

Netflix drama The Crown took 1.1M viewers in the UK on its fifth season’s launch day this week. That is miles behind the 7.9M ITV’s I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! but the accumulative nature of streamer viewing means the number is relatively meaningless.

Lorde is the latest artist to go public about the challenges facing the live music sector at the moment, explaining how for an increasing number of artists the economics of touring currently don’t add up.Surging costs and increased competition caused by the COVID shutdowns of 2020 and 2021 have had a big impact on the live music industry this year, hitting the grassroots and middle-level shows the hardest, because they already operated on pretty tight profit margins.Ticket prices need to increase on those kinds of shows to make things viable again, but everyone is nervous about price rises given the current cost of living crisis.Santigold and Animal Collective are among the artists who have previously spoken about the challenges of touring at the moment, confirming that the economics just don’t add up for an increasing number of shows. Lorde says that she is lucky to be operating at the level where shows are still generally financially viable, but even at that level there is increased risk which results in increased stress.Outlining the challenges faced by the wider artist community in her latest bulletin to fans, she writes: “For artists, promoters and crews, things are at an almost unprecedented level of difficulty.

DENZEL Danes was once close with Amy Mitchell but rumours have tarnished their bond. The lad's father Howie Danes tries to get through to him with the help of Patrick Trueman next week in EastEnders. Amy Mitchell has been feeling low, particularly after she made plans to sleep with her then-boyfriend Denzel Danes (played by Jaden Ladega).

DEBBIE Webster has been tiptoeing a dangerous line as she edges closer to bankruptcy. Next week in Coronation Street, Ronnie Bailey takes desperate action to help her. After staging a robbery in her own restaurant with the help of Ryan Connor, in the hopes of scamming her insurance, Debbie is willing to make all sorts of sacrifices to put an end to her money woes.

I'M A Celeb fans have accused one campmate of ‘acting’ and have branded them ‘completely fake’. The hit ITV show returned to our screens last Sunday and viewers have enjoyed watching the 12 new famous faces take to jungle life.

FRAMED for a robbery she didn't commit, Bernie Winter bumped into a brand new character last night. Actor Gordon Peaston made his Coronation Street debut as Howard and viewers may have recognised him from a rival soap. Bernie (played by Jane Hazlegrove) was horrified to find out her once trusted doppelganger Fern (Gabrielle Glaister) impersonated her to rob a jewellery shop.

THERE'S been a whole lot of chaos in Emmerdale and Kerry is about to make a discovery which will turn her world upside down. He may have been brutally murdered but Al is still causing chaos and heartbreak from beyond the grave in the Dales. She has been reeling from the death of her beloved fiance Al Chapman blisfully unaware he was searching for the right moment to leave her behind and start a new life with mistress Chas Dingle.

CHRIS Evans' dating life has been met with much speculation as fans tried to decipher the truth about his reported romances. After The Gray Man star was romantically linked to actress Alba Baptista, the rumors about the two turned out to be true.

I’M A Celebrity star Seann Walsh has been slammed by his ex Rebecca Humphries as a ‘toxic gaslighter’ Seann, 36, joined the I’m A Celeb camp on Wednesday night alongside controversial show signing Matt Hancock. Rebecca Humphries was left devastated in 2018 when Seann cheated on her with his Strictly dance partner Katya Jones on a boozy night out.

THREE more "Ferne McCann voice notes" are set to be released today after last night's damning leak. The mystery Instagram account - known only as Lady Whistledown - yesterday shared a shocking clip allegedly of former Towie star Ferne branding ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins' acid attack victim Sophie Hall "ugly".

KATY Perry rocks the double-denim look at a music bash. The singer, 38, wore a corset with matching baggy jeans and a huge bow at the Country Music Association Awards. She then changed into a jeans dress to join Thomas Rhett, 32, on stage in Nashville on Wednesday.

GAME Of Thrones star Sophie Turner will be fronting a brand new ITVX drama coming soon. The 26-year-old actress, who is best known for her role as Sansa Stark in the HBO series, will star in Joan, a six-part drama.

COMEUPPANCE could be on its way to Naomi Walters as she faces trial for her involvement in Nicola King's attack. But she also bumped into Saskia Parks, a member of her former gang who Emmerdale viewers may recognise from a rival ITV soap. The youngster portrayed by Karene Peter confessed to being present during Nicola's attack but denies any wrongdoing.

AMANDA Holden, 51, looked sensational as she ditched her bra for a night out with Davina McCall. The TV legends could be seen showing off their fancy dance moves for the new JD Williams Christmas advert. Amanda looked chic in a navy blue suit.

ACTRESS Sharon Stone stretches her legs — in a playful reference to the film that made her famous 30 years ago. Sharon, 64, posed perched on a stool, drawing comparisons to the interrogation scene in the 1992 erotic thriller Basic Instinct.

GRAND Designs fans were left stunned by a stunning home transformation which took a whopping 21 years to complete. The Channel 4 show - which is hosted by Kevin McCloud - recently featured the incredible project. The episode on November 9 introduced viewers to Sue and Martin, who started work on their old barn conversion back in 1999.

I'M A Celeb viewers were left confused when it was revealed Sue Cleaver will be ruled out of tonight's eating trial. The actress, who plays Eileen Grimshaw in Coronation Street, is the only famous face exempt from La Cucaracha Cafe. During Thursday's instalment of the hit show, Ant and Dec returned to camp at the end of the episode to tell the stars who will be taking part.