School and early years strikes explained - dates and councils that will be affected

Prince Andrew has paid tribute to his late mother the Queen with a moving statement. The 62 year old, who was said to be the Queen's 'favourite' child, penned: “Dear Mummy, Mother, Your Majesty, three in one. “Your Majesty, it has been an honour and privilege to serve you.

The Wanted star Max George could not contain his love as he shared a gushing post of his new girlfriend, EastEnders favourite Maisie Smith. Max, who went Insta official with Maisie earlier this month, took to his Instagram Story to share a screenshot of her on FaceTime with his 350,000 followers. The singer, 34, shared the relaxed snap of Maisie smiling at the camera as she lay in bed and asked followers: “How can someone be THAT pretty?” followed by a heart eyes emoji.

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Coronation Street star Adam Hussain has shared a sweet message to his former co-star Millie Gibson after she recently filmed her last scenes. The actress, who plays Kelly Neelan, has bowed out of the ITV soap after three years with her dramatic exit set to aire during a special 'Super Soap Week' this month.

Liza Foreman “You have to know how to reject roles so as not to enter into a system in which women are only seen in a certain way,” said French actor Juliette Binoche on Sunday. Binoche spoke up for women whilst answering questions from the press at the San Sebastián Film Festival where she is a recipient this year of the festival’s Donostia Award, as a tribute to her career. “The English Patient” star is a go-to actress for a slew of auteur directors, including Krzysztof Kieślowski and Claire Denis. Denis joined her on stage to discuss “Both Sides of the Blade,” a love triangle film co-starring Binoche, which will screen at the festival before the award’s presentation.

Your blood type may be a key defining factor when it comes to your stroke risk, a new study has warned.

Love Island star Tasha Ghouri has taken to her Instagram to show off her incredible hair transformation, with boyfriend Andrew Le Page gushing over the new look. The popular reality star, who recently launched her eBay collection for charity, shared a video of herself with her brand new fringe to her 1.4 million followers.

Atlanta police charged Zulu with murder, aggravated Assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and simple battery on Tuesday.Zulu turned himself into authorities on Tuesday and was able to post a $200,000 bond that same day. It is unclear when Zulu will appear in court.Zulu’s lawyer, Gabe Banks, said in a statement that Zulu was jumped by four individuals and was protecting himself after the suspects repeatedly attacked him while in a “defenseless posture.”The family of Artez Benton wants answers for the death of the 23-year-old.“We just want justice for Artez,” Arteria Benton, older sister of Artez, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Zulu is known throughout Atlanta for his involvement in the community.

Bob Dylan has added three new shows to his forthcoming UK tour – tickets will be available from here.The legendary musician’s upcoming stint on these shores forms part of his ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ world tour, which started in the US in late 2021.Dylan is due to hit the UK this October, kicking things off with an intimate four-night billing at the London Palladium (October 19, 20, 23, 34). He’ll then visit the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff (26), the Bonus Arena in Hull (27) and Motorpoint Arena Nottingham (28) before ending the run with two consecutive performances at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow (30, 31).Now, he has announced new dates at O2 Apollo Manchester, Oxford’s New Theatre and Bournemouth BIC on November 2, 4 and 5.

Older people in Stirling and Clackmannanshire are buying less food so they can save money to heat their homes as energy costs spiral, a charity has found.

Zack Sharf J.K. Rowling recently told Graham Norton that her new novel, “The Ink Black Heart,” is not based on her own experience being slammed as transphobic despite featuring a character who finds herself in a similar social media firestorm (via Rolling Stone). The new book, published under Rowling’s pseudonym Robert Galbraith, is part of Rowling’s “Cormoran Strike” crime thriller series and includes a character named Edie Ledwell, a “creator of a popular YouTube cartoon who sees internet trolls and her own fandom turn on her after the cartoon was criticized as being racist and ableist, as well as transphobic for a bit about a hermaphrodite worm.” As reported by Rolling Stone, the character in the novel is “doxxed with photos of her home plastered on the internet, subjected to death and rape threats for having an opinion, and is ultimately found stabbed to death in a cemetery. The book takes a clear aim at ‘Social Justice Warriors’ and suggests that Ledwell was a victim of a masterfully plotted, politically fueled hate campaign against her.”

A mum has shared her savvy trick that makes hanging up washing a quick and easy job.

MARRIED At First Sight UK star Morag Crichton has joined OnlyFans and shared the update on her social media. During a Q&A with fans, the 32-year-old admitted she “loves stripping off” and hopes to see the benefits of that in her bank account. The blonde beauty appeared on the 2021 series of MAFS, but she was unlucky in love after her marriage to Luke Dawson didn’t go to plan.

A bid to install new double glazing and solar panels onto two old properties has sparked a warning over tough decisions councillors will face between preserving ancient townscapes and pushing for a climate-friendly future.

Millions of households across Scotland and the rest of the UK are preparing for a shift in seasons which will force everyone to tighten their spending and put an even tighter squeeze on budgets as energy bills are set to rocket by more than 80 per cent from £1,971 to £3,549. Ofgem announced the new energy price cap on August 26 and it will come into force on October 1.

Martin Lewis issued a warning to households who are planning on cancelling their direct debit amid soaring energy bill prices. On Friday (August 26), Ofgem announced that energy bills for 24 million households on a standard tariff will increase by 80 per cent from October.

A family from Edinburgh have been left 'flabbergasted' after they were forced to cancel their first holiday in years after their energy bills rose from £199 a month in January to a whopping £756 per month.

The Buffalo Bills football team has released Matt Araiza from their roster after sexual assault allegations against him came to light.

A woman has stunned fans on TikTok after revealing her age. The social media user said men are desperate to date her until they find out how old she is.

B&M has slashed the price of a popular air fryer by 50% and shoppers are rushing to stores to get their hands on the "bargain" kitchen purchase.

The mystery of a locked safe is enough to make almost anyone curious, and a woman recently had the exciting experience of prying one open.

A “vulnerable” mum and her daughter have been spared jail for their part in drug offences after police say they were threatened into holding onto drugs for someone else. Abigail and Joanne Blackwell, 28 and 52 respectively, appeared at Manchester Crown Court on Minshull Street on Thursday morning, August 25, to face charges for drug offences dating back as far as December 2018.

John Swinney has said "intense dialogue" needs to take place between unions and Cosla to end the current bin strikes across Scotland.

The UK’s cost of living crisis is getting worse with many expert warnings about rising bills leaving many worrying about how they will survive the next few months. With autumn and winter approaching many are fearful of a hike in bills and in particular energy bills as they look at how they will keep their homes warm in the colder months.There have been warnings of energy bills surpassing £5,000 next April, according to a recent shock forecast.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has backed a new multi-million pound fund to help over 750 West Lothian families during the cost of living crisis - despite facing criticism for scrapping free school meals for all P6 and P7 pupils this summer.

Plans for an unprecedented National Care Service could see the 'disintegration' of the partnership built up in the local care sector according to the body set up to oversee social care in East Ayrshire.