'Prolific' drug dealers used the Royal Mail to deliver cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy across the north west

Three inmates have died at Addiewell prison since the start of this year.

Millions of people claiming their State Pension can look forward to an inflation-busting boost next month when payments rise by 8.5 per cent from April 8. Under the wages growth measure of the Triple Lock policy, those on the full New State Pension can expect an annual increase of £902, while those on the full Basic State Pension will see an uplift of £692.

The SNP/Green Government’s anti-poverty tsar has said Humza Yousaf’s first budget will not make a “huge impact” on cutting child poverty,

In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo attempts to solve the mystery at the heart of Peacock’s new mysterious family drama series, “Apples Never Fall.” The series follows a seemingly happy family on a tumultuous journey to uncover the truth about the disappearance of its matriarch. The show stars Annette Bening, Alison Brie, Jake Lacy, Sam Neill, and more.

EXCLUSIVE: Tovah Feldshuh, the multiple Emmy and Tony Award nominee who recently co-starred on Broadway with Lea Michele in the hit musical revival Funny Girl, has signed with Stewart Talent for representation.

EXCLUSIVE: MasterChef judge Aarón Sánchez is returning to Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) U.S. Hispanic for more of his LA restaurant series El Toque de Aarón.

EXCLUSIVE: Melanie Marnich is a huge fan of Big Little Lies scribe Liane Moriarty‘s work, but when showrunning an adaptation of Moriarty’s Apples Never Fall, Marnich blocked the HBO hit from her consciousness almost entirely.

Welcome to ElectionLine’s A View From Abroad series, in which we speak with media figures who don’t live in America but keep a close eye on its politics. Every few weeks, these smart observers will provide a unique perspective on what promises to be a fraught and unpredictable campaign for the White House. This week, our interview is with Kéthévane Gorjestani, the foreign affairs correspondent for France 24, the international news network.

Neil Young is ending his two-year Spotify boycott.

EXCLUSIVE: 101 Studios has brought in Matt Summers, an Emmy-winning entertainment and sports executive, with decades of experience in film, television, sports and entertainment marketing, to serve as SVP of Sports, Deadline has learned.

Biggar Rugby Club were big winners at the 2023 Clydesdale Sports Council Awards on Friday night.

Businesses in Renfrewshire have been alerted to concerns surrounding the potential side-effects of slush ice drinks in young children.

Renowned singer-songwriter Eddi Reader is bringing her highly-anticipated spring tour to the Fair City.

Fire gutted a building near the SMiSA stadium in Paisley on Saturday.

A man was viciously attacked in Paisley which left blood splattered across the pavement and multiple police cordons in place.

Australian footballer Josh Cavallo has taken to social media to share the joyous news of his engagement to partner, Leighton Morrell.The announcement, made at Adelaide United's Copper Stadium, marks a significant milestone in Cavallo's journey as both an athlete and an advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights. Josh took to social media announce the happy news, posting a pic of himself on one knee.

Stacey Dooley has revealed that despite jetting off to America to film the latest series of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, she hasn't been able to leave her one-year-old daughter Minnie at home.This has led to Stacey's partner Kevin Clifton also heading stateside for a while.Taking to Instagram to share a sweet update, Stacey shared a photo of a trailer that she had nicknamed the 'Minnie Winnie'. She wrote: "I just wasn’t ready to be away from Minnie.

She's been a judge on The Great British Bake Off for seven years, but Prue Leith is now reportedly taking a break from the hit Channel 4 show.The 84 year old won't be appearing on the celebrity edition of GBBO this summer, according to reports. The star - who is a judge on the baking show alongside Paul Hollywood - has already filmed the civilian series of Bake Off, which will air later this year.

In a poignant ceremony filled with tears and fond memories, family members and friends bid their final farewell to the late BBC Scotland presenter, Nick Sheridan, as he was laid to rest in his native Ireland. The funeral mass, held at St Ibar's Church in Wexford, paid tribute to Nick's vibrant life and impactful career. Mourners gathered to honour the beloved broadcaster, whose wicker coffin was adorned with a colourful wreath and framed pictures capturing cherished moments from his youth.

After months of speculation and anticipation, Perrie Edwards, of Little Mix fame, has finally broken her silence.The 30-year-old singing sensation excited fans across social media when she took to Instagram on Tuesday evening to unveil her debut solo single, Forget About Us. With the unveiling of her album cover, Perrie set the internet ablaze with excitement, announcing the imminent arrival of her much-awaited solo venture.

Constance Marten has denied she 'dumped' the body of her baby daughter in a Lidl bag, saying she had been in the grip of “fear and grief”.

Michael Culver, who starred in the 1980 “Star Wars” film, “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back,” has died. He was 85. While his cause of death has yet to be determined, he suffered from poor health for years.

Boris Johnson was compared to an 'absent' football manager during the Covid-19 pandemic, a public inquiry has heard.

Spider-Man” films over 22 years, could be donning the old Spandex suit once again in his very own Spidey flick, according to a former co-star.Thomas Haden Church, who played the villainous Sandman in 2007’s “Spider-Man 3,” told The Post that a new Maguire-led flick might be on the way.“Sam Raimi is doing, from what I’ve heard, he’s going to do another standalone ‘Spider-Man’ movie with Tobey,” Church, 63, said.Sandman’s inclusion, added the actor, has “gotten sort of floated a little bit.”Raimi directed Maguire’s aughts trilogy, as well as the more recent MCU movie “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”In a gift to fans, 48-year-old Maguire and Church returned to their Marvel roles in 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” alongside fellow Peters Tom Holland (“Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Spider-Man: Far From Home”) and Andrew Garfield (“The Amazing Spider-Man” and “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”).“They had an option for me to do another,” Church said. “Of course, everybody’s asking, like, well, does [‘No Way Home’] fulfill that? And so [Raimi] said, ‘No, no, we still want to have the option to use him in a standalone Tobey movie.’”Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige told Entertainment Weekly in Feb.

Netflix film crews have taken over a Scots street as production for a brand new thriller series starring Kelly Macdonald gets underway. Melville Street in Edinburgh is partially closed from 8am until 5pm on Wednesday as film crews are capturing scenes for upcoming detective show Department Q, from a best-selling Danish author, writes Edinburgh Live.

Despite their arguably growing miscalculation of audience interest in “Spider-Man” spin-off films like the awful “Madame Web,” Sony Pictures still has two more Spidey-related movies coming in 2024 that they hope will earn them some box office dollars and better reviews. “Kraven The Hunter” is next on deck on August 30, but we’ll also get a third “Venom” film later this year.

Arnold Schwarzenegger had a family trip worth remembering. He was joined by his daughter Katherine, his son in law Chris Pratt, his granddkids Lyla and Eloise, and his exwife Maria Shriver, in some adorable family photos that show them having fun in the snow.Arnold Schwarzenegger looks tough for new Super Bowl commercialArnold Schwarzenegger shares his ‘big dream’ while promoting new movieA post shared by Katherine Schwarzenegger (@katherineschwarzenegger)The photos were shared by Katherine, who uploaded a post filled with some of the highlights of their trip.

Animal Collective have announced a special vinyl repressing of their classic album ‘Merriweather Postwater Pavillion’. Find details below.Announced today (March 13), the new reissue comes in celebration of the album’s anniversary – with 2024 marking 15 years since it was first released.To mark the milestone, a deluxe vinyl repress is set to arrive on June 28 via Domino.

Stephen Flynn has accused Rishi Sunak of "putting money before morals" after he refused to return £10m given to the Conservatives by a donor accused of racism.

UEFA have already admitted that Rangers in the Europa League final in Dublin, particularly against the likes of favourites Liverpool, could prove to be a logistical headache.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan, who celebrated her 59th birthday yesterday, has faced numerous ups and downs. Both she and her sons have experienced their fair share of challenges.

Young Carers Action Day is the perfect time for young people across Scotland to claim the financial support they are entitled to. Social Security Scotland is encouraging eligible teenagers to apply for the annual Young Carer Grant, which is currently worth £359.65, but is set to increase to £383.75 from April, as part of the annual benefits uprating.

Two sword attackers who cut off a man’s fingers in a “cruel and sadistic” assault in the victim’s Lanarkshire home were each jailed for seven years.

A major road between Manchester and Sheffield has been closed to certain vehicles due to strong winds. National Highways says the A628 Woodhead Pass is closed in both directions to 'high sided and vulnerable vehicles' this afternoon (March 13).

Councillors dismissed claims a development of 236 homes in the Lowton area of Wigan is not needed. Members of Wigan’s planning committee approved the plans for the homes which will be built following the demolition of the Lower Pocket Nook Farm buildings.

Liz Truss has been accused of bringing shame on the office of Prime Minister by Rochdale’s council leader after she was involved in a disparaging interview about the town.