New Scots law in force from today stops killers running their victim's estates

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Italian drama “Nonostante” by actor-director Valerio Mastandrea, and 1972 Munich Summer Olympics drama “September 5″ – helmed by Tim Fehlbaum and starring Peter Sarsgaard – have been set as openers of the Venice Film Festival’s cutting edge Horizons and Horizons Extra sections respectively. The timely “September 5,” which has been picked up by Republic Pictures, reconstructs tough decisions made by an American sports broadcasting team that rapidly adapted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage. “Through this lens, ‘September 5’ provides a powerful new perspective on the live broadcast seen globally by an estimated one billion people at the time,” according to the film’s provided synopsis.

James Corden has shared that he has finished writing the script for the final episode of UK comedy Gavin and Stacey.

Christopher Vourlias Netflix’s director of content for Africa Dorothy Ghettuba laid out the streamer’s strategy for the continent this week at the Durban FilmMart, telling a standing-room-only session that the key to launching the next global sensation is to first capture the hearts of local audiences. “We want to entertain the world. We want to tell them African stories,” said Ghettuba.

Emmerdale's Emma Atkins has opened up about the difficulty of watching the soap's latest coercive control storyline involving Tom King and Belle Dingle.The seasoned actress, who has been portraying the iconic Charity Dingle for nearly a quarter of a century, has been part of some of the ITV soap's most gripping plots since she joined back in the year 2000. In scenes yet to air, Charity and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) make a chilling discovery as they become concerned for Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) as she leaves the village with her husband Tom (James Chase), reports the Express.

A female Strictly dancer is at the centre of a "bullying" scandal following accusations from an ex-partner who alleges she would scream in his face during fits of anger.The male celebrity, who is well-known to the public, is expected to say that their daily disputes were intense and that she would lose her temper off camera whenever he struggled with dance routines. He is said to plan to submit his complaint to the prestigious legal firm Carter Ruck by Sunday 21 July, according to the Mirror.

Anton Du Beke appears to be ignoring any recent Strictly Come Dancing drama, as he took to the stage to celebrate his birthday with his "best friend" Giovanni Pernice.The professional-dancer-turned-judge on the BBC dancing show, said he was treated to "such a wonderful birthday serenade" from Llandudno while performing the Anton and Giovanni: Together tour.The Welsh crowd sang Happy Birthday to the 58-year-old, led by his friend Giovanni. Anton told his fans: "Thank you to everyone who has sent me birthday wishes today.

Guy Lodge Film Critic Amid the glut of corporate biopics we’ve had on our screens of late — “Air,” “BlackBerry,” “Flamin’ Hot” and so on — one for leading French champagne house Veuve Clicquot is more appealing than most. Champagne itself is sexier than a running shoe or a smartphone, for one thing, while the sinuous vineyards of 19th-century Reims are a more seductive setting for a brand-building story than a squat office block in Beaverton.

Sunday in the UK has brought another quiver of bad headlines for the BBC’s beleaguered dance show Strictly Come Dancing, mothership of 60 spin-off versions across the world including the US’s Dancing With the Stars, previously the broadcaster’s jewel in its entertainment crown, and otherwise expected to be happily marking its 20th year on our screens.

Rufus Sewell has tied the knot with his longterm girlfriend Vivian Benitez.The couple exchanged vows in a low-key ceremony in Wales, marking the third time Rufus has gotten married. The actor, 56, who is famed for his roles in films such as The Holiday and Scoop, and actress Vivian, 27, posed for photographs in the grounds of Manorbier Castle in Wales after becoming husband and wife.The bride wore a white gown featuring a corset-style top and tulle sleeves, while the groom looked smart in a cream suit and black tie. Rufus and Vivian could be seen sharing a kiss in front of their loved ones, in photos obtained by The Daily Mail.

A man has been arrested after a woman was rushed to hospital following a crash in Bolton on Saturday night.

Giovanni Pernice has hit back at Amanda Abbington after she opened up about her sudden exit from Strictly Come Dancing last year.

American actress Jamie Lee Curtis is reportedly "having a really good time" while shooting for the sequel of Freaky Friday.

Giovanni Pernice has responded to abusive behaviour accusations made by Amanda Abbington, after she branded him "cruel and mean".The professional dancer was paired with Amanda on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023. Sherlock actress Amanda, 50, quit Strictly midway through the series, citing medical reasons. However, she has since alleged that Giovanni, 33, used "bullying" behaviour while training - something which Giovanni denies.

McDonald & Dodds is returning for series four.The hugely popular ITV drama, which is set in beautiful Bath and the surrounding areas., is making a comeback with three feature-length films.The new season will see Jason Watkins and Tala Gouveia reprise their roles as DCI Lauren McDonald and DS Dodds, two detectives who despite their differences, work together to become an unstoppable team. As usual, the Sunday night crime drama was filmed at The Bottle Yard Studios and on location in Bristol and Bath with assistance from both city's Film Offices last year. Speaking about her favourite location, Tala said: "We’ve had some beautiful locations.

Summer dress season is finally upon us with the return of the sunshine, and there's one frock that Marks and Spencer shoppers can't stop raving about: the Pure Cotton Square Neck Midi Beach Dress. Retailing at £35, the beach dress is a must-have for those sunny days, whether you're jetting off on a spontaneous holiday or simply want to look stylish during your daily outings.This midi-length number ticks all the boxes for the ideal summer dress, from its breezy cotton fabric to its flattering silhouette, making it versatile enough for both beach trips and bar visits.

Erik ten Hag praised the new football structure at Old Trafford for their proactive approach to transfers, insisting that is 'what clubs like Manchester United should do'.

Katie Price has continued to fuel rumours that a big wedding is on the cards, as she dropped hints at an engagement on Instagram.Taking to her official podcast Instagram page, The Katie Price Show, the star posted a video that addressed an engagement. The post was a clip from the old children's TV show, Tots TV, alongside the caption: "When someone proposes to Katie Price." The clip shows character Tom saying: "I'll just have one more go, alright? And this time, I think I'm going to be able to do it.

Everybody knows about one of Manchester City's transfer rules.

A Scots woman says she is participating in 'Off the Beatson Track' as a way to 'reconnect with her mother' as the fundraiser celebrates its 11th year.

A total of six property sales were registered in Crumpsall and Cheetham Hill during June, according to the official record kept by the Land Registry. The properties ranged from a £135,500 house on Beckenham Road to a home on Wilton Road that fetched £375,000.

Love Island 2019 star Callum MacLeod has revealed that he is expecting his first child with his wife Jade MacLeod.The aircraft engineer from South Wales, announced the news to his 215,000 Instagram followers, captioning the post: "The best things in life are THREE…" A selection of photographs show the happy couple, posing in a beautiful coastal location, holding ultrasound scans. In the last slide of the roundup, Callum and Jade are showing up a positive pregnancy test, while they both pull surprised faces to the camera.

Harry’s controversial decision to accept a Pat Tillman Award.The award is given to veterans who have made an impact through sport, but many critics argued that there were more deserving recipients than the prince, including Tillman’s own mother, Mary.“I am shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award,” she told The Daily Mail.A Change.org petition was even launched against the duke, urging ESPN to “rethink” its decision to give him “to receive an honour of this magnitude”.As the controversy continued to rage in the US, Harry shared a statement regarding Reid’s departure in rare personal move, saying, “I am immensely grateful to my friend, Dominic, whose dedication and leadership transformed the Invictus Games from an ambitious idea to an internationally recognized movement.“His tireless efforts over the past decade have supported thousands of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans through sports rehabilitation, helping to showcase their unparalleled strength and contribution to society.”Reid added that it had been “an honour” to serve in the role, but insisted that he felt it was “the right time” to step aside from the organization.Meanwhile, Harry’s statement comes after a shocking detail emerged in the investigation into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.It’s been revealed that the gunman who tried to kill the former President researched the member of the royal family days before his attempt on Trump’s life.Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was killed after opening fire on Trump last Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania.His electronic devices were subsequently seized and revealed that he had Google searched several public figures leading up to

The Princess of Wales has established a number of cherished royal traditions for her three children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - especially when it comes to their birthdays. These traditions have become quite popular among fans of the Royal Family on social media. And, even though she continues to focus on her cancer treatment, there is one special custom that the Princess could be doing ahead of Prince George's 11th birthday celebration tomorrow (July 22).

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Erik ten Hag wants to keep Scott McTominay in his squad for next season after Manchester United rejected early bids for the midfielder during the transfer window.

The identity of the driver in a fatal collision which resulted in the death of 42-year-old mother may never be known, an inquest has heard.

Police have issued an urgent appeal to members of the public over a missing man last seen in Tameside.

There were seven house sales recorded around Wythenshawe in June, according to the official record kept by the Land Registry. All of these properties are in the M22 postcode area, which includes Woodhouse Park, Benchill and Northenden.

Peter Andre treated fans to a major throwback at 90s Baby Festival this weekend - and even brought out a surprise guest.The 51-year-old singer and TV personality hit the stage at Barton Aerodrome in Manchester for the festival, which also had the likes of Ronan Keating, Blue, Five and Blazin Squad on the line-up. As well as treating his fans to his signature songs such as Mysterious Girl, the dad-of-five brought out his son Junior out on stage with his girlfriend Jasmine, to celebrate her birthday.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's departure from royal life has been incredibly well-publicised - something which has been boosted by the fact that the couple have given a number of interviews in the four years since they stepped down from their royal roles. And, following reports that the warm feeling many Americans had for Prince Harry and Meghan has cooled, a leading royal expert examines how this will be making the couple - but particularly the savvy Duchess - feel.

EastEnders icon Natalie Cassidy has dropped some intriguing hints about who she is closest to on the set of the soap in the latest instalment of her podcast, 'Life with Nat'. Chatting with her other half Marc Humphreys in episode 26, cheekily dubbed 'Scraping the barrel', Natalie opened up about her bond with the crew on the beloved British show.

Bare By Vogue, Ireland's top-selling tanning brand, has officially hit the UK high street, landing in Superdrug stores and online this week.The self-tan brand, created by TV personality and model Vogue Williams, has already been a sell-out sensation elsewhere, and now you can grab five of the best-selling products for yourself.The tanning range boasts a variety of products designed to give you that sun-kissed glow, including tanning foams, shimmering body oils and a hydrating facial mist. Each product is cruelty-free and completely safe to use during pregnancy, so you can maintain a natural-looking tan without having to bask in the sun.

Jenna Coleman is currently starring in BBC drama The Jetty playing Detective Ember Manning and is always brushing up against famous faces. However there’s a role from Jenna’s past where she was alongside two period drama stars. Jenna rose to fame in Emmerdale (where she played Jasmine Thomas), but it was her next role was where she met Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor (who plays Daphne Bridgerton) and Sophie McShera (Downton Abbey’s Daisy Mason).

Ruud van Nistelrooy was spotted giving Joe Hugill some words of wisdom following Manchester United's win over Rangers on Saturday afternoon.

Jessie J has shared that she was recently diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Yesterday (July 20), the singer revealed that she received the diagnosis three months ago, after becoming a mother last year had further “exposed” her symptoms.Writing on Instagram, she shared that the news was “comforting in a way, as it made it feel less heavy and scary,” but that she has often felt she couldn’t talk about it publicly.“It’s weird when you know you have been a little different and felt things differently your whole life, and finally one day when you least expect it, someone really explains why and you can’t avoid it,” she wrote. “ADHD has such a wide spectrum it’s like a mystery putting your version of it together, that’s how it’s felt for me.”She continued: “In really understanding ways to cope, excel and grow with it.

Little Mix star dropped ‘Angel of My Dreams’ on Friday (July 19), and sampled Sandie Shaw’s ‘Puppet on a String’.The song was written by Coulter and songwriting partner Bill Martin and rose to prominence when Shaw won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1967.Coulter, who has won five Ivor Novello awards, and worked with the likes of Sinéad O’Connor, Cliff Richard and Boyzone, said he was “flabbergasted and surprised that I am part of this whole operation”.Speaking to BBC News NI, Coulter explained he first became aware of Thirlwall’s single through his family.“They said the record is getting reviews left, right and centre,” he said. “They said it’s going to be the song of the summer.