Teacher retires after 34 years of service to Lanarkshire school on her 60th birthday

Sløtface have collaborated with The Buoys for a new song – listen to ‘Fight Back Time’ below.The Norwegian act – as of last year now a solo project under Haley Shea – and the Australian indie rockers The Buoys linked up digitally to make the song, which is about the nagging feeling of always having to be switched-on.Sløtface’s Shea said in a statement: “‘Fight Back Time’ for me is about feeling way too caught up in everything you’re doing when you have too much going on, and desperately trying to grab some pieces of your life back so that you feel in control.“It’s about staying up late when you should get a good night’s sleep just to feel like you have some free time and feeling like there must be a fix to how you’re feeling out there somewhere. I love how the chorus has stacks of vocals egging me on to indulge in my bad habits, it feels very much like the voices in my head.”The Buoys vocalist and guitarist Zoe Catterall added: “Words started pouring out of me when I sat down to write my parts.

Blu DeTiger has joined forces with Australian musician Mallrat on her new single ‘Cut Me Down’ – Listen to it below.The track sees DeTiger and Mallrat – real name Grace Shaw – trade off on vocals to a bumping beat. “Everytime you cut me down / I know that you get off / Thinking that you got / Me all out of whack right now / It’s sad but it’s funny / You keep on trying,” the two sing in the chorus as they confront those who enjoy cutting others down.‘Cut Me Down’ is produced by DeTiger, John Hill (Foals, Oliver Tree) and Same Homaee (Selena Gomez, Dominic Fike).

Beyond The Music‘ conference on Friday (October 13), Burnham said there needs to be a campaign to show how “critical” the situation has become for artists and venues alike.Back in 2021, the UK music industry spoke out on how they had essentially been handed a “No Deal Brexit” when the government failed to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew.As a result, artists attempting to hit the road again after COVID found themselves on the predicted “rocky road” for the first summer of European touring after Britain left the EU – finding that the complications of Brexit were “strangling the next generation of UK talent in the cradle”.The government were then warned that musicians and crew “could find themselves unemployed en masse”, after a hearing at the House Of The Lords revealed the damage already being caused by Brexit on those wishing to tour Europe.Speaking alongside fellow northern mayors, Tracy Brabin of West Yorkshire and Steve Rotherham of the Liverpool City Region, Burnham said they all now need to work together to create a system that allows for musicians to travel freely throughout Europe.“I think as mayors we need to build this campaign really strongly from the bottom up to say this industry is critical to us, not marginal, critical, and we need an arrangement that allows for [the] free exchange of musicians touring here from Europe and for British musicians going [into Europe],” said Burnham.“For us, it’s absolutely critical to our visitor economy, but also just to the way our city regions are seen and known around Europe. It’s just a nonsense, isn’t it? You’re having to learn about ETIAS [visas to work in Europe] and all of this.

Paradox Interactive has revealed that Cities: Skylines 2 will not use Steam Workshop to support its mods.Instead, Paradox Mods will be the one-stop shop for creative side of Cities: Skylines 2. This will create a cohesive experience for both PC and console players, without those playing on the latter feeling left out by the features available on the former.“One of the core reasons for this is its inclusivity; modding capabilities will be extended to players across platforms – both PC and console – aligning with our commitment to provide as many as possible with the opportunity to modify and enjoy the game,” explained the publisher in a post to its forums.The route to the total integration of Asset Mods across all three versions of Cities: Skylines 2 might lead to teething issues with players, acknowledged the publisher.“As with all major updates, we are fully aware of the learning curve it might present, but we’re committed to providing resources to ensure a smooth transition to Paradox Mods,” it affirmed.Moreover, the in-game editor will be “basic” at launch, but will continue to “expand and enhance” to allow players to let their imagination run rampant with their cities.Cities: Skylines 2 launches for PC and PC Game Pass on October 24, however, the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions were delayed to spring 2024.“We have come to realise that we need more time to reach the quality targets we have set,” said Colossal Order and Paradox Interactive back in September.

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro James Jordan has taken aim at the BBC series, as he launched a scathing attack on the show's judges.The 45 year old pro dancer, who is married to Ola Jordan, also a dancer, has said that the reason he's never been asked to join the Strictly judging panel is because he's "not a puppet". Currently, the panel includes head judge Shirley Ballas, dancer Motsi Mabuse, former Strictly pro Anton Du Beke, as well as the notoriously hard-faced Craig Revel Horwood. But James, who left Strictly as a pro dancer in 2013, claims that the judges are "told what to say" by producers - and will often use their scores and comments to influence where stars land on the leaderboard.

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley has sparked backlash after asking a British-Palestinian MP if she was aware of Hamas' plans to conduct their terror attack in Israel before it happened. MP Layla Moran - the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs - appeared as a guest on the early-morning news programme today to discuss the war in the Middle East. It wasn't long into the conversation with lead host Susanna Reid that Layla - whose family are currently trapped in Gaza as Israel prepare a full invasion of the disputed land - was left taken aback by a remark made by Richard.

Since 2014, retired rugby player James Haskell has been in a relationship with Chloe Madeley, with the pair tying the knot in a festive winter wedding in 2018. During their nine years together, the couple have also welcomed their first child, a daughter called Bodhi. But in terms of James' love life before he got hitched to TV duo Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan's daughter, who has the former England rugby union player been linked to? From Kelly Brook to Helen Skelton, here's everything we know about James BC (before Chloe)...

Halloween is right around the corner, and you’re never too old to throw on a costume and get dressed up for one of the most fun nights of the year. Although there’s nothing wrong with a more traditional spooky ensemble, this year social media is predicting we’ll be ditching our witches hats and fake blood in favour of an altogether more pop culture-adjacent look, and there’s one idea that’s set to be the most trending costume of 2023.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Hank and John Green — aka YouTube’s Vlogbrothers — promoted chief operating officer Julie Walsh Smith to the role of acting CEO of their educational entertainment studio, Complexly, and hired Gabriel Blanco (most recently with Mythical Entertainment) as the company’s first chief creative officer. Earlier this year, Hank Green stepped away from his role as CEO of the company to receive treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer of the lymphatic system.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Like other streamers, Netflix seems eager to get into live sports. But it isn’t quite ready to start paying the massive rights fees that such activity usually requires. So, the streaming giant intends to launch a “Netflix Cup,” a golf tournament that will pit race-car drivers from its popular Formula 1 documentary series “Drive to Survive” against golfers from a similar effort called “Full Swing.” Both sides will tee up in a match play tournament at Wynn Golf Club on the Las Vegas Strip.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Drew and Jonathan Scott are building up more (intellectual) property at HGTV. The massively popular home-reno and real estate siblings have set two new series with their longtime Warner Bros.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With the wild success of the games “Marvel’s Spider-Man” back in 2018 and “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales” in 2020, Sony and Insomniac Games have the third installment coming out exclusively for PlayStation 5 on Oct. 20.

Angelique Jackson Even if you think you know Tyler Perry’s story – his improbable rise from homeless playwright to billionaire media mogul with a dozen Madea movies in between — the first footage from the upcoming documentary “Maxine’s Baby” contextualizes it all in a new way. In August, Variety exclusively announced that the documentary was heading to Amazon MGM Studios. Directed by Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz, the documentary aims to present an “tender, intimate portrait” of Perry, with its title as a nod to his late mother Willie Maxine Perry, who died in 2009, and the two-and-a-half-minute trailer teases what’s to come.

The Mediapro Studio will shoot from November Season 3 of “The Head,” its biggest international hit, filming in the Sahara Desert with John Lynch (“The Fall”) and Katharine O’Donnelly (“Mary Queen of Scots), attached once more to star. Olivia Morris also returns to her role as Rachel Russo, the morally conscionable daughter of ambition-crazed biologist Arthur Wilde, played by Lynch. “The Head” Season 1 took place at an Antarctic research station cut off in winter, Season 2 on a hulking freighter at mid-Pacific’s Point Nemo, the most distant place on earth from nearest land.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director With Britney Spears‘ highly-anticipated memoir “The Woman in Me” gearing up for its Oct. 24 publication date, People magazine is running several excerpts from the book in which the music icon opens up about her conservatorship, acting career and more. Reflecting on her 2002 movie “Crossroads,” Spears noted “the experience wasn’t easy for me” as she unknowingly went Method for the role.

BreAnna Bell Disney’s “Goosebumps” series scared up solid opening figures after premiering its debut episode at NYCC on Friday, delivering 4.2 million total views in its first three days of availability streaming on Hulu and Disney+. With the release of the first five episodes, Disney’s touting the launch as Disney Branded Television’s most-watched season premiere of the year on both Disney+ and Hulu and its biggest streaming season premiere since “Monsters at Work” debuted in 2021. Based on the popular books by R.L.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Samuel Goldwyn Films has signed a worldwide catalog deal with Concord Originals for rights to three Rodgers & Hammerstein films. The distribution pact involves two classic Hollywood films, 1958’s “South Pacific” and 1955’s “Oklahoma.” It also includes a filmed Royal National Theatre production of “Oklahoma!” that was staged in 1998 and starred a pre-Wolverine Hugh Jackman.

Britney Spears appears to be loving the single life, following her split from husband Sam Asghari, which continues to make headlines.

Courteney Cox is opening up about her personal life.

Britney Spears‘ memoir, “The Woman in Me,” is being released on October 24 and several early, pre-release excerpts have now been released.

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd are going their separate ways.

Christina Aguilera made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday night (October 16) where she did a lengthy interview, and a series of questions did involve Britney Spears‘ memoir.

Timothee Chalamet is telling all in a new interview.

One of the biggest movie events of the year is almost here: Martin Scorsese‘s “Killers Of The Flower Moon” hits theaters this Friday. And to keep the hype machine humming and turning, Apple Original Films has a final trailer for Scorsese’s film, with all-new scenes not seen in previous previews.

Famed sex researcher Shere Hite’s 1976 best-selling book “The Hite Report” was a pioneering study of women’s sexuality that sold millions and liberated the idea of the female orgasm. But, in what doesn’t seem like much of a surprise considering today’s political climate—and to that end, how little has changed— the book triggered a ferocious backlash, especially from the political right and establishment in America.

A light therapy lamp designed to counteract symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is now on sale on Amazon.

Paris Fury has been mum-shamed for her baby son's cot after fans of the star noticed a 'dangerous feature' within the lavish item.

accosted by a gaggle of security guards and physically removed.Angered and irritated, he texted the LIV Golf CEO and former world number one golfer, Greg Norman, writing: “Are you aware that I just got muscled out of Phil’s press conference by a couple of your goons?”Norman didn’t reply immediately but texted later, saying that he knew nothing about the incident — a claim that would soon be proven wrong.In his new book, “LIV and Let Die: The Inside Story of the War Between the PGA Tour and LIV GOLF” (Avid Reader Press), Shipnuck gives the inside story of how LIV ultimately ramrodded through ethical concerns and resistance using its huge financial firepower to all but buy an entire sport.“LIV is about many things besides golf, chief among them money, power and politics,” writes Shipnuck. A few hours after the confrontation at Centurion, a damning video taken by another reporter surfaced online.

fight with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) against Hamas, The Post has learned that he’s not the only celeb bodyguard to do so.Oded Krashinsky, who has protected celebrities like Nicole Kidman, flew from Los Angeles to Israel to help train IDF soldiers and kibbutz members in Northern Israel.“I came here to help my unit. The morale is tense.

Perth motorsport star Chloe Grant is aiming to bring the curtain down in style on her maiden F1 Academy season.

Prince George is currently preparing for his upcoming school exams which will define whether or not he is eligible to enter a top ranking school such as Eton College.

Calling all premium beauty fans, as Marks and Spencer is offering £118 worth of Estée Lauder products when they spend as little as £55.

21 Savage recently announced that he will play his first ever show in the U.K. after years of immigration issues finally came to an end and he was rightfully named a U.S. citizen.

When The Knife split up in 2014, it was immediately clear that few acts were capable of matching the revolutionary electronic pop music made by Karin and Olof Dreijer. Karin stepped up with Fever Ray, their solo project, while Olof retreated from the spotlight to teach music production and produce for other artists.

Layoffs have hit Bandcamp, according to multiple posts from current and former employees on Twitter, with as many as half of the platform’s workforce cut from their jobs. Bandcamp was sold by Epic Games in September to Songtradr.

Another Drake song has debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. This time, it's his J. Cole-featuring “First Person Shooter” off of his latest album, For All The Dogs.