Police raid suspected cannabis farm in Lanarkshire village as probe launched

Police are investigating following reports a woman was raped in Edinburgh last night.

AC/DC have launched a new limited edition whiskey with Ballantine’s Scotch whiskey.Last month (September 18), Ballantine’s launched the ‘True Music Icons Collection’, which the drinks maker describes as “a tribute to the world’s Finest music artists, including legendary rock band, AC/DC.”A statement said: “With AC/DC’s unwavering commitment to staying true to their roots aligning with Ballantine’s ethos of celebrating self-expression, it was a natural fit for the Scotch whisky to pay tribute to this iconic band in its 50th anniversary year.”The whiskey bottles showcase the band’s thunderbolt logo in neon red and are available to buy in limited quantities now here.Chivas Brothers’ Global Marketing Director for Ballantine’s, Mathieu Deslandes, said of the collaboration: “Ballantine’s has a storied history within music, via our True Music platform, and through this collection, the finest rockstars meet the Finest whisky. We can’t wait to put the B in to AC/DC with this collectible design and see it rocking shelves around the world.“Ballantine’s has always been behind those who do things their own way – and AC/DC personify this attitude with their unique and highly renowned music style that has remained the steadfast essence of the band for 50 years.”Earlier this week, AC/DC announced that they will be opening a pop-up dive bar in celebration of their headline slot at Power Trip festival.Located 10 minutes away from the festival grounds in Indo, California – the Empire Polo Club which is the venue for Coachella – the bar will open every day from October 5-8 from 11am PST until 10pm PST.

A boy of 16 who was hit by a cop car in Bolton escaped with minor injuries, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.

A man has been left fighting for his life and a woman has been arrested following an incident in Liverpool city centre in the early hours of the morning.

A 93-year-old man has died after a crash near Dumfries.

Police are appealing for help to find a 12-year-old girl who disappeared overnight in Edinburgh.

It's been 22 years since Frankie Bridge rose to fame, initially as part of S Club Juniors and then as 1/5 of girl band The Saturdays, and the star is ready to jump back into the music scene, sources have confirmed. From marrying footballer Wayne Bridge to appearing on I'm A Celebrity and joining the panel of Loose Women, the former singer, 34, hasn't been short of things to do since the band split in 2014. But explaining Frankie's 'restless nature, a source revealed: “She wants to do something big.

Alec Baldwin has not been charged again yet in the investigation over the October 2021 killing of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, but today prosecutors alleged producers of the indie Western are standing in the way of them getting all the facts.

Pablo Sandoval As earning significant profile for shows in a packed marketplace has become one of Europe’s most pressing industry concerns, a new and ambitious TV series festival is launching in Cadiz, southern Spain, as an initiative of Mediaset España and backed by shows from other key players on the Spanish TV scene, such as The Mediapro Studio and Movistar Plus+. Speakers announced by the festival include Peter Morgan’s “The Crown,”“Billy Elliot’s” Stephen Daldry and “Fleabag” creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

The menopause can be a challenging time for many women, with the skin just one of the many parts of the body affected by the change in hormones. Some women noticed that their skin gets drier and less firm during the menopause, while other may find that they break out in spots for the first time in years. To help with this, Superdrug has just launched a new skincare range in store and online, designed to help to support these skin changes by hydrating, firming and providing comfort to the skin.The B.

Police uncovered a huge cannabis farm with more than 300 plants following dawn raids in Stockport today (Friday).

This Morning presenter.Plumb, 36, was charged with soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap. The charges state the defendant is accused of planning to assemble a “kidnap and restraint kit” and encouraging a third party to travel to the UK to carry out the alleged offences.The court heard that Plumb is alleged to have conspired online with another man and created a “detailed plan” to carry out the alleged offences.

The man charged over an alleged plan to kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby was a former Pizza Hut worker, who was forced to give up his job due to his size.

A local business owner has hit out at what he has described as a “heavy-handed” and “non-routine” inspection of his premises by Trading Standards and Police Scotland.

Former Love Island contestants Will Young and Jessie Wynter looked very glamorous as they attended the Farmer Weekly Awards last night, October 5, at Grosvenor House in London.The couple, who met on the fan-favourite reality show during the ninth series earlier this year attended the awards with Will saying on Instagram that they’d had “an amazing time.” Jessie looked beautiful in a black maxi dress with a V-shaped neckline and wore her hair in loose curls, while Will looked smart in a matching black suit accessorised with a dicky bow. Speaking at the awards, Will said he believes news outlet Farmers Weekly could help bring younger people into the farming industry. “Farmers Weekly is definitely something that could get younger people in[to] it.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The growing media and entertainment connections between Korean Americans and those Koreans living in Korea may be changing both communities, a public discussion at the Busan International Film Festival on Friday heard. “Being in a room full of fans, feels like they accepted me as a member of the family. It feels like, culturally, Korea [may be in] a moment of transition,” said John Cho. He was joined in the debate by actor-director Justin Chon (“Gook”), director Lee Isaac Chung (“Minari”) and actor Steven Yeun, who are all either first or second generation immigrants to the U.S. They were careful not to speak about their current movies or projects out of respect for SAG strike protocols, but the avoidance of promotional niceties permitted a wider-ranging and more philosophical discussion. It touched on issues of identity, generational change and the development of the post-pandemic, streaming-era global village. “The reception I’ve had [in Busan] feels connective, not foreign, like living in a global reality,” said Yeun.

Shop workers rushed to help a 16-year-old boy who was struck by a police vehicle in Bolton.

EXCLUSIVE: Atlas Literary, part of Oppenheimer producer Atlas Entertainment is headed to Mipcom Cannes next month to launch a docuseries about ordinary people living through extraordinary circumstances.

Caroline Thomas and sister-in-law Lucy Mecklenburgh were among the celebs spotted at the launch of Sexy Fish, with the upscale restaurant making its grand entrance into Manchester city centre. Caroline, the wife of Strictly star Adam Thomas, showcased her fashion flair, donning a textured black and white cropped cardigan paired with cream high-waisted trousers and a slicked-back ponytail. Lucy also radiated style in an all-mustard ensemble, featuring a light-knit jumper and a matching silk skirt.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent The Berlin Film Festival will be launching a new section, called Newcomer German Films, during its next edition taking place from Feb. 15-25. The section will highlight emerging German filmmakers, and will be part of the main program alongside the Competition, Encounters, Panorama, Generation and Forum sections.

Holly Willoughby was reportedly ‘pulled out of presenting This Morning just moments before it went on air’, due to an alleged plot to 'kidnap her.' Gavin Plumb, 36, has been charged and accused of incitement to commit rape, soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap. He is set to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court today, Friday 6 October, after being held by officers on Wednesday. Last night the TV star was placed under a protective “police guard” after the suspected plot to her came to light.

Charlotte Tilbury's annual Holiday collection is always hotly anticipated, filled with sparkle, shine and star power. And this year's Christmas campaign features a very special new guest.

A series of early hours arson attacks branded 'stupid and reckless' by police is under investigation.

easyJet Holidays is giving customers a chance to snap up a £99 package holiday as part of its latest offer. As part of its new £99 collection, the travel firm has launched a limited number of deals to popular destinations, including Greece, Spain, Cyprus and Tunisia.

IU’s home and label office after serious death threats were made against the star, EDAM Entertainment has said.The agency shared news of the incident in a statement made today (October 6) as it filed damages claims against online users who are accused of defamation and violating the singer and actor’s rights.In the statement (per Soompi), EDAM Entertainment said that “the threats of violence” against IU had recently “escalated beyond any acceptable threshold”.“Police were called to our offices, Kakao Entertainment, and the artist’s residency,” it continued. “The artist was filming at the time the threats were made, and after police confirmed the situation called for security, we stepped up the number of security protecting her.”The label also stated that it had “filed claims for damages against the alleged for defamation, violation of rights, and all illegal acts committed by the alleged”.“We have filed a request to receive personal information on the alleged and are currently waiting for the court’s decision,” it explained.

Film fanatics in Lanarkshire can grab themselves a free upgrade to XPlus screenings at Showcase Cinemas over the next week.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has accused First Minister Humza Yousaf of having his "head in the sand" after a woman was unable to report to Cambuslang police station that she was being followed.

the Rolling Stones in the same year with Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass’ “Whipped Cream & Other Delights,” the No. 1-selling album of 1966.And six decades later, he recently found himself in the same conversation with Taylor Swift when she tied his long-standing record for having four albums in the Billboard Top 10 at the same time.“I did a little video to congratulate her,” Alpert told The Post. “You know, I don’t listen to her records all the time.

Naman Ramachandran Nabin Subba‘s “A Road to a Village” is a stark look at the damaging effects of galloping modernization in rural Nepal. The film had its world premiere at Toronto and is playing at the Busan International Film Festival in the ‘A Window on Asian Cinema’ strand. Subba is a renowned chronicler of societal change in Nepal and his previous work includes “Numafung” (2001), which won an award at the Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema, “Goodbye Kathmandu” (2017) and documentary series “Dalan” (2008).

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Korean sales agency, Finecut has picked up international sales rights to dance drama film “Victory,” which it will launch during the Asian Contents & Film Market that sits alongside the Busan Film Festival. The film, currently in post-production, is an upcoming title by Park Beom-su, a director known for a promising debut film “Red Carpet” in 2014. The story of “Victory” is centered around a high-school dance duo and an underdog school soccer team on a remote island. Two girls initially create a cheerleading club to pursue their love for dance, but they soon find themselves passionately cheering for the soccer team, eventually becoming a source of support for the entire island. The film stars Lee Hye-ri, a member of K-pop girl group Girl’s Day, who has become a popular actor with roles in “Monstrum” and TV’s “Reply 1998,” and Park Se-wan (“Life Is Beautiful,” “6/45,” “Collectors”) as the two protagonists.

Holly Willoughby was placed under 'police guard' following a 'plot to kidnap the This Morning star'.

TV staple Holly Willoughby was reportedly placed under “police guard” after a “plot to kidnap" the This Morning star was unearthed earlier this week. The popular presenter first caused concern among fans when she appeared to be missing from Thursday's edition of This Morning, and it has since emerged that her absence was due to an alleged kidnap plot which prompted the police to intervene, reports The Mirror.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The SEC filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, seeking to compel him to testify about his acquisition of a large amount of Twitter shares worth around $3 billion before his takeover of the social network. Per the suit, filed Oct. 5 in federal court in San Francisco, Musk was scheduled to appear for testimony Sept.

A bag of cannabis along with drug paraphernalia were uncovered by police after a vehicle was stopped in the Terminal 2 car park at Manchester Airport on Thursday morning (October 5).

Anna Marie de la Fuente Encouraged by the generous tax breaks on offer in Spain, Mexican producer Christopher Hool of Bazooka Films has launched new company Studio 33 Films, with outposts in both Mexico City and Madrid. His Spanish producing partner Pablo Gonzalez, with extensive experience in providing production services, will run Studio 33 Films Spain, Hool said at Iberseries & Platino Industria on Thursday.

An urgent appeal has been shared to find a missing man who was last three days ago, as the police search continues.