"Nice one judge!" Teen arsonist is spared jail for burning down a home for excluded schoolkids

McColl's Retail Group is reportedly in emergency talks for new funding amid fears it could collapse without it.

Signs that help kids with conditions like autism communicate their feelings are to be installed at six parks in Renfrewshire.

Amazon's Fire TV is stamping out third party launchers with new software updates.

Staff and pupils at Grangemouth High School have said an emotional goodbye to a highly popular teacher who has retired after 27 years.

Scotland will send £4 million in humanitarian aid along with medical supplies to Ukraine, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

Three men arrested on suspicion of murder and kidnap after the death of a "loving" dad have been released.

K.J. Yossman Jessica Brown Findlay (“Brave New World”) and Anthony Welsh “Master of None”) are set to star in a new U.K. drama series from Paramount Plus titled “Flatshare.”The six-episode series has already started shooting in Bristol, U.K.

Naman Ramachandran Russian-Israeli billionaire Roman Abramovich, owner of soccer club Chelsea FC, is attempting to broker peace between warring nations Ukraine and Russia, according to a spokesperson.“I can confirm that Roman Abramovich was contacted by the Ukrainian side for support in achieving a peaceful resolution, and that he has been trying to help ever since,” a spokesperson for Abramovich told the PA news agency on Monday. “Considering what is at stake, we would ask for your understanding as to why we have not commented on neither the situation as such nor his involvement.”Ukraine-born Russia-based Oscar-nominated producer Alexander Rodnyansky (“Leviathan,” “Loveless”), who is deeply affected by the crisis, has confirmed this development to Variety.

Kevin Costner has paid fresh tribute to Whitney Houston as he reflected on her death at the SAG Awards.The actor starred in the hit 1992 film alongside the late singer, who passed away in 2012, playing the titular bodyguard to Houston’s character Rachel Marron.Speaking on the SAG red carpet last night (February 27), Costner was asked about how he keeps the late star’s spirit alive 10 years after her death.“When movies are working at their very best, they’re about moments and images that you’ll never ever forget,” he told People.Referring to Houston’s hit cover of Dolly Parton‘s ‘I Will Always Love You’, the star continued: “I don’t think we’ll ever forget when that little song came out, that she just blew up. She sang the first part of it a cappella and musically the world was never the same.“We have a moment of her in that movie we’ll never ever forget that and I think that when movies are working at their best, that’s what can happen.”Houston passed away on February 11, 2012 after accidentally drowning in a bathtub following a drug overdose.The Bodyguard became a huge hit when it was released, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time in 1992, while its soundtrack still holds the record for the biggest-selling soundtrack of all time.

Stereophonics have shared their latest track ‘Right Place Right Time’ – you can hear the new song below.The track is taken from the long-running band’s upcoming new album ‘Oochya!’, which is set for release on Friday (March 4) via Stylus Records (through Ignition Records Ltd).The Kelly Jones-written ‘Right Place Right Time’ is the final preview of Stereophonics’ upcoming LP, and follows on from previous singles ‘Hanging On Your Hinges’, ‘Do Ya Feel My Love?’ and ‘Forever’.You can hear Stereophonics’ ‘Right Place Right Time’ below.Speaking to NME earlier this month, Stereophonics frontman Jones said that ‘Right Time Right Place’ explores his love life.“I’ve never mentioned three girlfriends in one song before!” he joked. “It’s quite strange actually, but it’s about serendipity and destiny.

Succession won the Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble In A Drama Series gong at last night’s (February 27) SAG Awards.Taking to the podium, the actor spoke about the ongoing crisis following the Russian invasion last week, calling it “truly, truly awful”.“One other thing I would like to add, which I think is important to me and I hope important to you, and I think as actors and performers and writers and directors… this is a thing that’s come to me about what’s going on in Ukraine,” he said. “It’s truly, truly awful. Really, really awful what’s happening.Succession actor Brian Cox says his fellow actors in Russia are being told they can't speak about the invasion of Ukraine #SAGAwards pic.twitter.com/LdlHXrlwr7— The Chat  (@LiveOnTheChat) February 28, 2022“It’s particularly awful in terms of [how] it’s affecting people, particularly in our profession.

Escape From Tarkov fan has shared a video of the hardcore shooter being played with a Nintendo 64 controller.Streamer PoppaElite – real name David – has shared a clip of him playing Escape From Tarkov with a Nintendo 64 controller.Although the controller has a reputation for being notoriously clunky to hold, David still manages to get the better of several hostile players he runs into.In the clip below, you can see David fairly accurately gunning down other players.

Maisie Smith is set to RETURN to EastEnders just three months after her character was written out of the soap. Maisie, 20, who has played Tiffany Butcher in the BBC soap since she was six, was seen leaving Albert Square with a suitcase in December. But the actress, a hit with viewers when she was a Strictly finalist in 2020, will return for a cameo next month.

David Beckham is among the many stars to speak out on the Ukraine and Russia conflict, expressing their shock and sadness over the news.MORE: Elton John and David Furnish release emotional statement - 'We are heartbroken'Taking to his Instagram page on Sunday, the 46-year-old - who became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2005 - shared a series of heartbreaking images of Ukrainian civilians.WATCH: David Beckham shares emotional video from Cotswolds home"The situation in Ukraine is devastating and terrifying for its people," he wrote. "Like any parent it is heartbreaking to see the effect on the innocent children that are now living in a war zone.MORE: Holly Willoughby lost for words as her kids ask about Ukraine crisisREAD: David Beckham makes shock food revelation about unusual dinner date with wife Victoria"As conflict escalates so do the needs of children.

New figures released by the UK Government show that up to 850,000 families who were entitled to receive Pension Credit did not claim the benefit in the financial year 2019 to 2020.

Strictly Come Dancing's former professional dancer Kristina Rihanoff has explained her comments on President Vladimir Putin during the ongoing Ukraine invasion after receiving a huge backlash. The ballroom star, 44, had shared a series of tweets that some of her fans and followers had labelled "insensitive" following the crisis.

Manchester City footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko embraced with Everton player Vitaliy Mykolenko as their teams went head to head in a Premier League match on Saturday 26 February after their homeland of Ukraine was invaded by Russia. Oleksandr, 25, who is now reportedly on £20,00 a week at Manchester City, lives in the affluent village of Hale Barns near Altrincham in Greater Manchester, with his TV presenter and journalist wife Vlada Shcheglova along with their six month old daughter.

Props week on ITV's Dancing On Ice saw the first four tens of the series going to Brendan Cole for a beautiful routine in the rain with partner Vanessa.The couple wowed judges, as did the other contestants as they integrated "dangerous" props into their skating routines. Unfortunately for Corrie icon Sally Dynevor it was her time to go home as she and partner Matt Evers were voted off after a tense skate against BMX racer Kye Whyte and his partner Tippy Packard. Here, OK!'s columnist and Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston gives the inside scoop on a "crackers" week that saw "more work than ever," going into the complex routines.

EMMERDALE'S Samantha Giles has claimed she met husband Sean Pritchard "in another life" when she was a man. The 50-year-old - who plays Bernice Blackstock in the ITV soap - identifies as a white witch. She has previously said she uses magic and the supernatural for the greater good.

MATT Baker has welcomed two new additions to Our Farm in the Dales in an emotional show first. The former presenter of The One Show moved back to Durham to help run his parents' farm after his mum was in accident.