Scotland's population growth at slowest since 2003

A couple from Stockport have pleaded guilty to their involvement in a smuggling gang which supplied drugs to prison inmates.

Inspectors have issued a damning assessment of Greater Manchester Police, questioning the 'fatigued' force's ability to investigate crime and support victims.

An NHS worker whose little girl has spina bifida is trying to raise £12,000 in the hope that the three-year-old - who is paralysed from the waist down - will finally be able to take her first steps.

Manchester United’s clash away at Liverpool later this month will be rearranged after Jurgen Klopp’s side progressed in the FA Cup.

The family of a young woman who died after taking a lethal cocktail of drugs have issued a heartfelt plea to other vulnerable people - 'please don't turn to drugs'.

A second charity organisation has lodged an objection to Lidl’s proposed plans to build a new supermarket in Troon’s Academy Street.

Motherwell host Dundee on Saturday in the second of a five-game run that will determine their Premiership top six fate.

The Linda Lindas have released a new music video for ‘Talking to Myself’, the second single from their upcoming debut album ‘Growing Up’.The single was released yesterday (March 2) alongside a black-and-white Twilight Zone-themed music video depicting the band’s friendship with a group of sentient dolls going sour after holding a band practice where no dolls were allowed.Watch The Linda Lindas battle the dolls in the music video for ‘Talking to Myself’ below.In a press statement provided to Rolling Stone, Lucia de la Garza said the band ​​“got inspiration from the Twilight Zone‘s Talky Tina (from the ‘Living Doll’ episode),” having originally envisioned a more light-hearted video involving the dolls.She also explained that the song addresses the negative thought cycle people can experience when feeling alone, saying, “The song is about the spiral you go into when you’re lonely. You start to question yourself and all the decisions you’ve made.”“But it’s also about needing other people, not just for reassurance, but because we’ve all learned from the pandemic that you need other people to talk to in order to stay sane.”The band, composed of sisters Mila and Lucia de la Garza, Eloise Wong, and Bela Salazar, announced the details of their debut album on February 1.

Get the latest updates in the Russia-Ukraine conflict with The Post’s live coverage.“I’m well aware what happens when you’re only able to see one part of a small picture. It becomes your whole world.

Priyanka Chopra is enjoying an afternoon of shopping!

Shanna Moakler, 46, and her daughter Alabama Barker have made some big strides! The Celebrity Big Brother 3 star posted a sweet selfie of her and her estranged daughter on her Instagram Story. Shanna threw up a “rock on” sign and rocked a beanie and makeup-free look as she cozied up next to her 16-year-old daughter. She also tagged her Alabama in the story who beamed at the camera.

Terry Flores The VIEW Conference, in partnership with OGR, presents a full slate of free virtual PreVIEW panels in March featuring an array of Oscar nominees.First, on Friday, March 4, at 10 a.m. PT, will be a talk with the filmmakers behind the five nominees for animated feature.

H.E.R. is gearing up to for her first major film role and the celebrated songstress is seriously looking forward to the opportunity to finally dive into acting.The singer spoke with ET's Lauren Zima at the Billboard Women in Music Awards at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, on Wednesday, and opened up about being cast in the upcoming  movie, adapted from the Broadway musical.«Oh my gosh, I couldn't believe it,» the singer said of finding out she'd been tapped to play Squeak in the film.

modelling agency. ITV Britain's Got Talent star Amanda has spoken of her pride.

Lady Gaga is coming to the rescue. The Academy Award winner has stepped up and will take over hosting duties at Elton John's annual Oscars party, set for March 27.

Bridgerton season 2… but Nicola Coughlan is already teasing a spellbinding finale. Fans of the steamy period drama across the globe are desperate to watch the new episodes, as Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) meets newcomer Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) on his quest for a wife.

cancer in 2014 in order to help others be aware of the disease, after revealing he had ‘no symptoms’.  The musician and TV star, 64, is hoping to raise more awareness of the risk of prostate cancer, which was diagnosed following a routine blood test.  He has teamed up with men’s health charity Prostate Cancer UK for a musical event called Raise the Roof, which will see stars including Paul Weller and Spice Girl Melanie C take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall on June 22.

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Katie Price's terminally ill mum Amy is reportedly concerned her daughter will MARRY Carl Woods while on holiday. Amy has reportedly voiced her fears Katie will tie the knot with Carl.

James Corden hate train continues, and apparently, The Chase is part of the crowd who vehemently despises the late night host. During an episode of the popular gameshow, contestant Tom went up against Jenny 'The Vixen' Ryan and was given a question that read: "In Stephen Fry's novel 'Making History', the hero changes time to try and prevent the birth of which figure?"Of the three possible answer choices, Corden's name could be found alongside Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler—which is probably not the pair anyone would ever like to be grouped with.

Kim Kardashian is legally single. The ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ star’s quest to become a free woman again after filing for divorce from Kanye West, - who legally changed his name to Ye - has been granted by a judge after the 41-year-old reality television star appeared in court via video link on Wednesday (02. 03.

Gallery: Roses are red, violets are blue. which stars said I LOVE YOU! See how the celebs celebrated Valentine's Day on Instagram this week (BANG Showbiz)Previously, Sophie called being a mother to her daughter her “favourite job”.

Ryan Reynolds expressed the ’empathy’ he and his wife Blake Lively have for Ukraine after they promised to match donations made to the United Nations Refugee Agency – as Russia’s invasion intensifies. The 45-year-old actor was Wednesday’s guest on The One Show, where he discussed his latest science-fiction drama The Adam Project, which stars Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner. Speaking to presenters Alex Jones and Ronan Keating, the Deadpool star explained why he issued the appeal online.

The Daily Record has the answer to that question and much more. There is still a little while before this year's Comic Relief event- aka Red Nose Day. This year's charity event will take place on Friday, March 18.

Pamela Anderson announced her tell-all Netflix documentary will ‘set the record straight’ surrounding her professional and personal life. The 54-year-old actress became a household name following her role as CJ Parker on the action drama series Baywatch – which has also resulted in her turbulent love life being the topic of public interest.

Katherine Ryan and her husband Bobby Kootstral oozed glamour as they rocked The National Comedy Awards for Stand Up To Cancer red carpet. The couple were among the stars in attendance at Roundhouse, London, and looked ready to celebrate the UK’s most brilliant comedy content and creators. Katherine was wearing a silky yellow dress with a plunging V-shaped neckline, with her partner Bobby dressed to the nines in a white shirt that featured leaves embroidered in black thread, and a black blazer.

James Bond movies seems to suggest that Craig’s destiny always had him heading toward the tuxedo.  Highlighting the occasion of the birthday Bond, the official 007 Instagram account showcased a clip reel of Daniel Craig highlights. As No Time To Die has closed out the most recent era of James Bond, it’s bittersweet to see the entire five-film run flash before our eyes.

Salute Your Shorts, has died aged 59. Actor Kirk Baily, as seen at a 2012 reunion for ‘Salute Your Shorts'Baily’s death on 28 February came six months after he was diagnosed with lung cancer. The news was announced by friends on social media, with family confirming to TMZ that the cause of death was cancer.

Alan Ladd Jr, the Oscar-winning producer and studio boss who as a 20th Century Fox executive greenlit Star Wars, has died aged 84. Ladd Jr died on Wednesday, his daughter Amanda Ladd-Jones, who directed the documentary Laddie: The Man Behind The Movies, wrote in a Facebook post. No cause of death was given.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau steps out in a casual look for a screening of his new film, Against The Ice, held at Scandinavia House on Wednesday night (March 2) in New York City.

Hailey Bieber is getting a workout!