Rangers squad revealed as Tom Lawrence primed for key role with FIVE new signings in line for debut

British actor Stephen Tompkinson, best known for his roles in Ballykissangel and DCI Banks, has been charged with grievous bodily harm (GBH) and will appear to stand trial in an English crown court.

A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a truck in the Scottish Borders. Emergency services raced to the A7 southbound, near Stow, at around 7.55pm on Friday, August 19.

Some of the brightest stars in the Scottish wrestling are ready for a double night of action in Newmains next month.

Police Scotland have released CCTV images of a man they are hunting in connection with an attack in Airdrie. A 41-year-old man was set upon at a taxi rank on Stirling Street in the Lanarkshire town at around 1.05am on Saturday, May 21.

A staff member promoting access to period products within South Ayrshire is to be appointed by council chiefs.

The Struts have returned with a new single called ‘Fallin’ With Me’ – check it out below.The new track is the Derby band’s first new music since signing to the Big Machine label earlier this year.Discussing the new track, frontman Luke Spiller said: “The song’s lyrics were written down whilst on numerous nights out with someone that I was seeing at the time. We always kept meeting at the same place on the Sunset Strip and after a while I had a collection of phrases and lines that all had a certain feel to them.”“The chorus was intended to be a really heartfelt ballad, but once the music had been recorded it took the vocal delivery to another place entirely,” Spiller added.

The National‘s Aaron Dessner says he has “picked up a focus” in his songwriting and production since working with Taylor Swift.Dessner co-produced and wrote on Swift’s 2020 albums ‘Folklore’ and ‘Evermore’, and also worked on numerous “From the Vault” tracks that appear on Swift’s re-recorded versions of ‘Fearless’ and ‘Red’ that arrived last year.Last March, after ‘Folklore’ won a Grammy for Album of the Year, Dessner credited Swift with “restoring [his] faith in music,” and has opened up again on the influence she has had on him in a new interview.Speaking to The i, Dessner said: “Even just working with Taylor, she’s a brilliant musician and so experienced in terms of making records, so I was learning from her – I picked up a focus, and also just the joy that she has.”Of working in the pandemic, he added: “It was almost like I was in some crazy boot camp for making a tonne of music really fast and fully producing it and then it would be released quickly.”Though he has said in the past that “this story, this era, has concluded” with ‘Folklore’ and ‘Evermore’, Dessner has confirmed that he anticipates that he and Swift “will continue to be in each other’s artistic and personal lives. I don’t know exactly what the next form that will take, but certainly, it will continue.”After his work with Swift and a host of other artists including King Princess, Dessner is now working on a new album with The National.Ahead of their headline show at London’s All Points East next week (August 26), Aaron’s twin brother Bryce Dessner has spoken to NME about the new material, and whether Aaron’s work with Swift will have attracted new fans to the band.

The sudden death of a "fit and healthy" mum-of-two, 55, remains a mystery after she died whilst waiting for an appointment with her GP.

A man who police said was filming himself as he walked through a commuter train exposing his genitals has been arrested.

Ever wanted a camel ride at your wedding? How about a huge ice sculpture of two cats? Welcome to the crazy world of life as a wedding planner, where it seems NOTHING is off limits.

Gorillaz headlined London’s All Points East last night (August 19) and debuted a new collaboration with Tame Impala and Bootie Brown – watch them play ‘New Gold’ below.The band played the Victoria Park festival to kick off the second part of their 2022 European tour, and were supported by IDLES, Turnstile, Yves Tumor, Self Esteem, Femi Kuti, Obongjayar, NewDad, Remi Wolf, Gabriels, Ibeyi, Nia Archives and Willow Kayne.During their headline set, they brought out a bounty of special guests including De La Soul, Happy Mondays‘ Shaun Ryder, Popcaan, Moonchild Sanelly and Mos Def.Half way through the set, they then debuted a brand new song called ‘New Gold’, featuring Tame Impala and Bootie Brown.

mullet mania slowly takes the nation by storm, there’s one man that knows a good mullet: David Spade, the actor who played Joe Dirt in the 2001 cult classic of the same name.Spade gave his stamp of approval on the contestant’s stylish mullets with voting for this year’s 2022 USA Mullet Championships coming to a close on Friday.“They all look like winners to me” Spade replied to a fan on Twitter.Spade took it a step further on his TikTok account, rating each of the four contestants that were mentioned in the tweet. “Rustin, this cute little goat roper.” Spade said while reviewing Rustin Alphin’s Mullet competition photo. “Pretty studly.”“Landry, Flag carved in.

Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk meet on Saturday night in a repeat of their heavyweight world title clash from September 2021.

Casemiro has broken his silence with a parting message to Real Madrid following confirmation of his agreement to join Manchester United.

Tonight sees Rangers kick-off their 2022/23 Champions League campaign.

Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos were not spotted as Rangers jetted out for their Champions League qualifying clash with Union Saint Gilloise.

Rangers boss Gio Van Bronckhorst has revealed both Rabbi Matondo and Ridvan Yilmaz will travel for their crunch Champions League qualifier against Union Saint-Gilloise.

Union Saint Gilloise stalwart Christian Burgess hopes Rangers will cost themselves a £40m Champions League jackpot by cashing in on star duo Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey.

Rangers got off to a flyer in the Scottish Premiership with a late win over Livingston.

There was some pre-match confusion at the Tony Macaroni Arena with Rangers keeper Robby McCrorie complaining to the referee - because the pitch lines were too thick. And while whistler Don Robertson agreed, the message from the man in the middle was clear: get on with it.

Gio van Bronckhorst has predicted Alfredo Morelos will be back in action for Rangers "really soon" in a fresh injury update on the Colombian.

Two weeks ago I went out on a limb by suggesting Alfredo Morelos would sign a new deal to stay at Rangers. Far be it from me to say ‘I told you so’ but I must admit to being delighted the other day when Giovanni van Bronckhorst confirmed an agreement with the Colombian is now very much on the cards.

Rangers star Kemar Roofe continues to be linked with a return to England this summer - but the Ibrox club have had no approaches for the striker.