New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates for next year could be determined this month

When it comes to your outfit the right handbag can be the perfect finishing touch to take it from basic to chic, and there’s nothing better than finding a stylish and timeless option that goes with everything. For some, that means a splurge on a classic designer bag, with the Céline Triomphe Shoulder Bag, £2150 here, being one of the most coveted luxury bags around thanks to its minimalist and timeless design that goes with everything.

Made in Chelsea favourite Ollie Locke appeared 'emotional' as he documented the special moment he took his new babies to 'his happiest place' with his husband Gareth. The pair, who announced they had welcomed twins Apollo Magnus Obi and Cosima Emily Bex via surrogacy in August, headed to Polzeath Beach, in Cornwall, to introduce the 'important' place to the adorable babies. New dad Ollie, 36, shared the special trip with his 570,000 Instagram followers as he uploaded a heartfelt Story of himself snuggled up to one of the twins while wandering the picturesque beach.

Khloe Kardashian calls out her mum Kris Jenner for cheating on her dad Robert Kardashian in a tense exchange in an upcoming episode of The Kardashians. A preview for the episode shows Khloe, 39, and Kris, 67, sitting down for a chat, with Khloe criticising her mum after she praised her ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson despite him being unfaithful to Khloe on several occasions.

There are few shoes quite as polarising as a pair of Crocs, and now the footwear brand has taken its love-them-or-hate-them shoes one step further by creating a pair of cowboy boots.To kick off its month-long Croctober festivities and celebrate the footwear's fan base (affectionately known as Croc Nation), Crocs is redefining its creativity and bringing to life some of its fans’ most asked for designs. As one of the most widely-requested Crocs styles in the brand’s history, it was only right that the first design unveiled was the Crocs Cowboy Boot.

Helen Flanagan has spoken out on the reason why she was forced to give up acting. The former Coronation Street star, 33, last appeared on the Cobbles as Rosie Webster in 2018 after playing the role off and on since 2000.

Cher has denied claims that she orchestrated the kidnapping of her adult son Elijah Blue Allman.The pop icon was last month accused of hiring four men to kidnap Allman, 47, as a way to prevent him from seeing his then-estranged wife, Marie Angela King, and get him clean from drugs.Allman – who is also a musician – had filed for divorce from King in 2021, but the pair allegedly reconnected for 12 days in November 2022.Court documents show that King has claimed that on November 30, the night of their wedding anniversary, four men reportedly entered the couple’s New York hotel room and abducted Allman.Cher was asked about the story during a new interview with People, to which she responded: “That rumour is not true.” The singer declined to comment further, but she did confirm that the situation is related to Allman’s addiction issues.“I’m not suffering from any problem that millions of people in the United States aren’t,” Cher told the outlet of her son’s yearslong struggles with substance abuse.“I’m a mother. This is my job – one way or another, to try to help my children.

Kevin Abstract has announced his fourth solo album ‘Blanket’ – check out a preview of the song ‘Gum’ below.The former Brockhampton member returned last week with the upcoming record’s title track, which marked his first single in four years. It came after Abstract showcased his new rock-orientated sound at a comeback show in LA.Following up on 2019’s ‘Arizona Baby’, the rapper/singer-songwriter is due to release ‘Blanket’ on Friday, November 3 via Video Store and RCA.

Taylor Swift was joined by Beyoncé at the premiere for The Eras Tour concert film.The two pop icons were pictured together at the premiere in Los Angeles at the AMC The Grove 14 theatre on Wednesday (October 11) ahead of the film’s worldwide release.Others in attendance included the film’s director Sam Wrench, along with Swift’s backing dancers and band from the ‘Eras Tour’ – which continues with shows in Argentina and Brazil next month.Beyoncé is set to release a concert documentary film for her ‘Renaissance’ tour later this year, and it will similarly be screened in cinemas, according to reports.Ahead of the premiere, Swift announced that The Eras Tour film will screen in cinemas a day early on Thursday (October 12) in the US and Canada, while additional screenings will be added throughout the opening weekend due to “unprecedented demand”.“I can’t thank you enough for wanting to see this film that so vividly captures my favourite adventure I’ve ever been a part of: The Eras Tour,” Swift wrote on social media. “And the best part is, it’s an adventure we’re still on together.

Taylor Swift.The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has been receiving an extensive amount of press attention over recent weeks, after reports emerged that he was dating the pop sensation. Now, the NFL player has spoken about the increasing number of views on his documentary, describing the expanding interest as “crazy”.He spoke about the documentary yesterday (October 11), alongside his brother Jason as part of a new episode of their New Heights podcast.The documentary – titled Kelce – first premiered on Prime Video last month (September 12), and has since gone on to become the streaming service’s most-watched documentary ever in the United States.“How crazy is that?” asked Jason, who plays as the Philadelphia Eagles captain, to his brother, jokingly adding: “All because of you and me, it doesn’t have anything to do with this Taylor Swift drama.”Travis continued to make light of the situation, replying: “That’s what I’m saying man, everybody’s just so interested in the family dynamic… I thought that was pretty cool.

Madonna‘s upcoming ‘Celebration Tour’ is set to feature “over 40 songs”, and will not include an onstage band.The Queen Of Pop is due to begin the UK and European leg of her 40th-anniversary tour at The O2 in London this Saturday (October 14). She will play six concerts at the arena in total.Ahead of the first show, Madonna’s musical director Stuart Price spoke to BBC News about what fans can expect.

Lee Hyori has returned with her first official single in six years, ‘Hoodie E Banbaji’, which translates to ‘Hoodie And Shorts’ in English.The singer debuted with the girl group Fin.K.L in 1998 and launched a successful solo career in 2003 with the album, ‘Stylish…E’.Now, Lee Hyori has shared her first official single since the release of her 2017 album ‘Black’. ‘Hoodie E Banbaji’ follows a handful of OST tracks and songs shared as part of her TV series Seoul Check-In and Canada Check-In.The video opens with Lee, dressed in a hoodie, shorts, and sparkly shirt, in an industrial area that’s buzzing with people out for the night.

A total of 10 picturesque areas are in the running to be designated as Scotland's next National Park.

Motorists are paying up to 41 per cent more for their car insurance due to the knock-on effects of inflation on the industry, according to Martin Lewis. The consumer champion shared the best times for people to check for renewal quotes on his latest BBC Radio 5 Live Podcast along with a simple way young drivers may be able to significantly reduce their insurance costs.

Emergency services are continuing to search for a woman in the River Kelvin after a man was rescued and rushed to hospital last night.

Rasmus Holund believes his Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford will get back to his best soon because he is 'world class'.

Going to the dentist can be a daunting process for a lot of people. The clinical decor, the surgical smell and the sounds of treatments going on can be really off-putting and keep you on edge.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out a shocking murder twist following a ‘clue’ from Amit Sharma. The newcomer only arrived in the village earlier this week, just after his son, Suni, informed him that he knew Jai was actually his son and not his nephew.

Kate Ferdinand has opened up about the birth of her second child for the first time and told how she was left in a 'desperate' state alongside a candid snap of herself 12 hours after giving birth. The former The Only Way is Essex star had kept a low profile after welcoming a baby girl with her former footballer husband, Rio Ferdinand.

Taylor Swift‘s live concerts for the Eras Tour were sometimes more than 3.5 hours long, but her new movie is just 2 hours and 48 mins, so several songs had to be cut.

Saints boss Stephen Robinson was proud as punch to see his star Aussie duo jet down to Wembley for a glamour friendly clash with England.

Peter Andre is set to welcome his third child with his wife Emily MacDonagh.

Fans of The Great British Bake Off will be forced to wait a while longer to see the remaining bakers battle it out in the iconic tent as the programme is being pulled from screens next week in a schedule shake-up set to leave viewers disappointed.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Australian TV journalist Cheng Lei has returned to her home country after three years in jail in China, the Australian government said on Wednesday. Born in China, but holding an Australian passport, having grown up in Melbourne, Cheng was a high-profile TV anchor for CGTN, the international broadcast arm of state-owned China Central Television. She fronted the “Global Business” daily show.

Peter Andre has surprised fans by revealing he's set to become a dad for the fifth time. The former pop star took to social media to reveal the joyous news on Thursday morning (October 12) with his wife Emily MacDonagh showing off their adorable baby scans.

Frasier has received the reboot treatment in a sequel series on Paramount+.Created by Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli, the revival series picks up as Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) moves back to Boston – the setting where the character was originally introduced in Cheers before he received his own spin-off, Frasier, set in Seattle.While some veteran cast members return like Bebe Neuwirth and Peri Gilpin, the series largely features a new ensemble, including Nicholas Lyndhurst as university professor Alan, Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy, Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew David, Jess Salgueiro as Freddy’s roommate Eve and Toks Olagundoye as Olivia.The first two episodes landed on Paramount+ on October 12 in the US and October 13 in the UK. The remaining eight episodes will be released weekly from these dates, with the finale scheduled for December 7, 2023.You can check out the release schedule below.Paramount has yet to announce whether the show will return for a second season.

Frasier has received the reboot treatment in a sequel series on Paramount+.Created by Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli, the revival series picks up as Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) moves back to Boston – the setting where the character was originally introduced in Cheers before he received his own spin-off, Frasier, set in Seattle.While some veteran cast members return like Bebe Neuwirth and Peri Gilpin, the series largely features a new ensemble, including Nicholas Lyndhurst as university professor Alan, Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy, Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew David, Jess Salgueiro as Freddy’s roommate Eve and Toks Olagundoye as Olivia.David Hyde Pierce, who played Frasier’s younger brother Niles in the original show, turned down the opportunity to appear in the revival.Speaking to People about his absence, Grammer said: “David basically decided he wasn’t really interested in repeating the performance of Niles.”His absence from the cast, however, took the show into a new direction, according to Grammer. “In a very funny way, it just took us to a new place, which was what we originally wanted to do anyway, which was a Frasier third act,” he added.

Drake has submitted his collaborative album with 21 Savage, ‘Her Loss’, for Grammy consideration after withholding his previous two records.The Canadian artist, who has won five Grammy Awards in total, has missed the annual ceremony in recent years and criticised the Recording Academy’s nomination process.In 2021, Drake withdrew his music from consideration after being nominated in two categories for the 2022 Grammys: Best Rap Album (‘Certified Lover Boy’) and Best Rap Performance (‘Way 2 Sexy’ feat. Future and Young Thug).He then decided not to submit his next solo album ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ or any of its singles for this year’s Grammys.Now, as reported by Pitchfork, Drake has seemingly ended his boycott of the awards show by submitting ‘Her Loss’ for consideration at the 2024 Grammys.

The latest round of talks between the studios and SAG-AFTRA on ending the 92-day strike have collapsed tonight and now he Fran Drescher-led guild are accusing the AMPTP of using “bully tactics” and “the same failed strategy they tried to inflict on the WGA.”

CCTV footage captured the moment the man who killed Ashley Dale smiled as he bought beer from a shop just hours before she was shot dead.

Taylor Swift is bringing her Eras Tour to movie theaters around the world and the set list is actually a bit different than what fans saw during the live show.

Charity champs from Hamilton celebrated a big win at the annual staff and volunteer awards for Sense Scotland.

A Dumfries school has been handed the lowest possible performance score after a recent inspection.

A popular TV channel in Hong Kong has made a union with a family-owned wedding, tourism and hospitality business.

Annan Town Band has added more silverware to its trophy cabinet with another competition success.

SHINee’s Key has spoken about his experience with burnout, recalling a time when he “started crying my eyes out for no reason”.The singer recently made an appearance on Thursday Night, the YouTube show hosted by Cho Hyun-ah of URBAN ZAPAKA.During the episode, Key got candid about his recent concerns. “I’m kind of scared that I will never be able to go back to having my usual day-to-day life because of how hectic I currently am,” he said before recalling a specific moment this year when he had to stop filming because he was “getting way too emotional all of a sudden”.“This never happened to me before, but I just couldn’t continue with the shoots anymore,” he continued.

Ghost are working on a movie with “a concert element”, according to frontman Tobias Forge.Speaking to Metal Hammer, Ghost’s Tobias Forge revealed that the movie is currently in development, and that the band have already filmed two nights worth of concert footage during their recent concerts at the Forum in California – the second night of which included a ban on mobile phones to avoid leaks.While little else is known of the upcoming film right now, Tobias Forge told Metal Hammer that “it’s going to be a film with a concert element. So a lot of what you experienced [at the two Los Angeles shows] is going to be part of this project.When asked if Ghost’s upcoming film will akin to Metallica‘s 2013 cinematic concert film Through The Never, which included concert footage alongside a fictional plot starring Dane DeHaan, Forge replied: “In a sense that it’s a concert with something else combined.”The Ghost frontman also spoke of the two Forum shows, saying they were among the best he’s experienced in his career.