Shane McGowan's family issues emotional statement ahead of today's funeral in Ireland

New weather warnings are in place across Scotland after the Met Office issued updates about snow and rain on the last weekend of the year.

Rangers fans have gathered outside Ibrox to put on a pyro show for the departing team bus as they gear up for a huge derby day against Celtic.

A couple who sank their life savings into renovating a hotel in the Highlands say they've "lost everything" after a flood wreaked havoc on the property. Des Thomson, 50 and Sinead Finnegan, 40, walked into a nightmare when they returned from a trip in Sri Lanka on December 19 to find their beloved Osprey Hotel, in Kingussie, completely destroyed.

Eurostar services from London have been cancelled due to a flooded tunnel underneath the River Thames.

Police say "concerns are growing" for a Glasgow man who went missing just days before Christmas.

Tupac Shakur, may allegedly be the target of a kill order.Ahead of Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ trial, who was charged with the murder of the legendary hip-hop artist in September – 27 years after Shakur was fatally wounded from a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, prosecutors have claimed that members of his family have been handed a list of witnesses and a “green light” order to kill has been given.The order was allegedly detailed during a phone call between Davis and his son on October 9 and led to at least one witness changing their residence, reports Sky News.Prosecutors Marc DiGiacomo and Binu Palal said in a court filing there were “credible threats to witnesses” that demonstrate Davis “poses a danger to the community”.Despite the allegations, there is no reference in the filing to Davis instructing anyone to harm anyone or to anyone associated with the case being harmed.But the prosecutors argue that Davis should remain behind bars until his trial begins on June 3, 2024.Davis’ lawyer, Robert Arroyo, countered the claims and questioned the alleged phone call between Davis and his son, saying witnesses were not mentioned “let alone threatened”.His lawyers have also argued that the 60-year-old is not dangerous and would not flee to avoid trial if freed from jail, where they claim he’s not receiving proper medical attention following a cancer diagnosis.Davis previously pleaded not guilty to the charge of open murder with use of a deadly weapon with a gang enhancement and claimed that his past comments regarding the shooting were simply “entertainment”.Prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty for Davis, who is the only surviving suspect in the case.

Comedian Rosie Jones says she will 'lie low for a bit' after suffering vile abuse once again following her latest TV appearance.

Victoria Beckham shared a photo on Instagram showing husband David looking pre-occupied and pensive as the England legend missed out on a knighthood once again.

A 'determined, enthusiastic and tenacious' Greater Manchester Police officer has been honoured by the King.

Grammy-winning Colombian singer Shakira, one of the world’s top-selling musicians, has been immortalized in her famous belly-dancing pose in a giant bronze statue in her home city of Barranquilla.The city’s Mayor, Jaime Pumarejo, unveiled the 21-foot sculpture in a park along the banks of the Magdalena River on Tuesday in the company of the singer’s parents.The statue by artist Yino Marquez “shows millions of girls that they can, that they can pursue their dreams and any of them can achieve what they want,” said Pumarejo, noting that he used to see Shakira sing at local children’s concerts.The sculpture shows the long, curly-haired singer belly dancing with her arms overhead in a sheer skirt with shiny aluminum decoration.A plaque praises the singer, who won three 2023 Latin Grammy Awards and cites her charity “Pies descalzos,” Spanish for “bare feet,” for early childhood development.“A heart that composes, hips that do not lie, an unmatched talent, a voice that moves masses and feet that march for the good of children and humanity,” it reads.Shakira, who lives in Miami, said in a statement from the mayor’s office that she was honored by the statue and that Barranquilla will always be her home.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Paula Abdul alleged in a lawsuit on Friday that she was twice sexually assaulted by Nigel Lythgoe, the executive producer of “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” Abdul rose to stardom in the late 80s and built a second career as a judge of reality show competitions in the early 2000s. In the suit, she alleges that during one of the early seasons of “American Idol,” Lythgoe sexually assaulted her in an elevator.

Jamie Dornan has revealed that he had an unsettling experience with a stalker.

Less than 72 hours before California’s Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act expires, Paula Abdul today filed a sexual assault and gender violence lawsuit against American Idol EP and So You Think You Can Dance judge Nigel Lythgoe over multiple alleged attacks.

Glastonbury festival founder Michael Eavis has been awarded a knighthood in the 2024 New Year Honours list for services to music and charity.The 88 year-old was among a host of stars including Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott, Leona Lewis and Emilia Clarke who have been recognised by King Charles.Eavis, who previously received a CBE in 2007, said of his latest honour: “Emily came up with the official letter. I was really surprised to see it, actually.

EXCLUSIVE: JK Rowling has pocketed an £8.25M ($10.5M) paycheck after stage show Harry Potter And The Cursed Child proved to be a post-pandemic crowd pleaser.

Melbourne City want to take flop Celtic star Marco Tilio back to their club on loan when the Australian transfer window reopens. Celtic reportedly paid £1.5million to land the winger from Melbourne City this summer, where he won three A-League titles in a row.

Police are appealing for help to find an 80-year-old man who vanished after boarding a bus to Inverness.

Loved-up Rangers fans are swooning over Philippe Clement for a host of reasons but his latest show of Ibrox strength might be his most impressive yet.

An 11-year-old boy with a rare blood disorder has met the stem cell donor who saved his life when he was six. Allan McPike, 41, from Glasgow, was persuaded to sign the Anthony Nolan stem cell register by his late cousin, but did not hear anything more for 10 years.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has called on his team to show the same resilience against Nottingham Forest as was possessed in the second half at Old Trafford on Boxing Day.

We are now at the halfway mark of the season and Manchester United will be assessing how their loanees have been faring so far.

The new managers of an award-winning pub have apologised to customers after admitting service 'fell short of expectations' over Christmas.

After Arsenal's defeat against West Ham, Manchester City have the chance to move into second place when they face Sheffield United in the Premier League on Saturday.

Emilia Fox has opened up on finding love with TV producer Jonathan Stadlen who "feels like home".The Silent Witness actress, 49, met Jonathan, 45 through a mutual friend three years ago and the pair have been loved-up ever since. She confessed to telling each other every night, how much they love each other before sharing that they feel like they're married, despite not tying the knot.

After a dramatic Christmas in Walford, new EastEnders spoilers see Zack and Whitney in shock to find out that she is pregnant after they struggle to connect with their foster child Ashton.The couple are finding it harder than expected to connect with their foster child and in an upcoming episode, Zack and Whitney are seen battling with their emotions after they tell Ashton that he will be moving to another foster home, Entertainment Daily reported.The drama doesn’t stop here as Whitney decides to take a pregnancy test, only to find out that it is positive. The couples' reaction to the news could go either way, as it hasn’t been long since they lost their baby girl Peach.

Jai Sharma's life has been rocked once again after revelations of a death hit the Emmerdale village. It has been a year full of drama for Jai, played by Chris Bisson, when it was revealed that his real dad is Amit Sharma. Earlier this year, Amit Sharma, played by Anil Goutam, made his debut as the father of Jai and Suni after DNA results confirmed it.That meant that Jai was Suni's brother and not half cousin, as he had been lead to believe his entire life.

King Charles' 2024 honours list has been unveiled, with dozens of familiar faces being recognised for their incredible work including Dame Shirley Bassey, Emilia Clark and Mary Earps. Among those receiving honours is Tony Hudgell, nine, who is awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM).Tony, who hails from Kent, has raised over £1.8 million for Evelina London Children’s Hospital, which saved his life. He heartbreakingly suffered abuse at the hands of his birth parents shortly after he was born, resulting in him having both of his legs amputated.

Slade's Noddy Holder has shared an encouraging update after being diagnosed with cancer and given just six months to live.The former rocker, 77, has shared that he is doing well , thanks to experimental treatment for cancer that he was told would kill him. He has said that his cancer is "on an even keel" and that he's responding well to an experimental treatment.The good news comes after he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in 2017 and was given the devastating news it was terminal. But after quietly taking part in a clinical trial for an experimental treatment, Holder has surpassed the doctors' expectations by five years.

Cheryl is reportedly 'determined to take charge' of Girls Aloud as the band embarks on an arena tour in 2024. It's been 10 years since the pop group announced they were splitting up, and now the iconic chart-topping girl group have reformed. In 2002, Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh and Sarah Harding were brought together on ITV's Popstars: The Rivals.

It wouldn't be Christmas without never-ending tubs of chocolates, heaving cheeseboards and Buck's Fizz for breakfast, right? But this indulgent diet – combined with the cold weather, biting winds and drying central heating – can play havoc with your skin over the festive season, leaving it looking and feeling dry, dehydrated and dull. Two celebrities whose skin also looks flawless, however, are the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex – and the clue might be in their diets.The skin experts at Sozo Aesthetic Clinic have revealed the top skin-boosting superfoods to add back into your diet now that Christmas is over – and they include some of the royals' favourites snacks.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, Axl Rose, and Jermaine Jackson have also had suits filed against them in the past months over alleged sexual assaults.

Every year millions of house hunters flock to property sites in search for their next home, or just to have a nosey at what's on the market. From bargain houses to jaw-dropping mansions, Zoopla has an array of homes that have caught the eyes of keen buyers this year.

A strict diet as a child meant Nicola Chan developed an eating disorder at a very young age.

Over the years, people have become more and more economical when it comes to producing less waste at Christmas time. With many opting for recycled wrapping paper and composting any leftover food that hasn’t been demolished on Boxing Day, there are plenty of easy ways to reduce waste during the festive period.

Comedian Paul Black and singer Lewis Capaldi are among the most influential Scots on social media platform TikTok, according to research.

Daredevil residents from two Lanarkshire care homes proved to have nerves of steel by taking on iconic rides at this year’s IRN-BRU Carnival.