Thug jailed after sword attack almost chopped off man's thumb in Blantyre takeaway

Last Friday, Pink Siifu shared a video for "Voicemails Uptown," a song from his expansive and communal 2021 album GUMBO'! "Voicemails Uptown" brings together a wide range of collaborators for a funky ride through Siifu's cosmic psyche. The song features producer Monte Booker, Turich Benjy, TDE's Lance Skiiiwalker, JayBee Lamahj, V.C.R., and Nelson Bandela.

Kym Marsh recently confirmed she'd be returning to the Morning Live sofa after being absent from the show for more than six months.The former Coronation Street star first announced she was taking a break from the breakfast show in July 2021 and later opened up about "difficulties" and "anxiety attacks." We spoke to her co-host Gethin Jones ahead of the show's move up north and he opened up about how excited he is to be working with her once more. He told us: "Obviously, Kym was there at the beginning and she’s had a few things going on, which we’ve talked about openly on the show, so I’m looking forward to working with her again." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

Big Hit Music has shared that BTS member V has recovered from COVID-19 and is now out of quarantine.Earlier today (February 22), the agency shared a notice on fan community site Weverse about the health status of the 26-year-old singer. V had diagnosed with COVID-19 last week after experiencing mild respiratory symptoms.“We would like to inform you that BTS member V has made a full recovery from COVID-19 and his quarantine has concluded as of today, February 22,” wrote Big Hit.

Bruce Dickinson – longtime frontman of Iron Maiden and qualified commercial pilot – has detailed his experience with Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots at a spoken-word show over the weekend.Dickinson was onstage at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City on Saturday night (February 19), as part of his ongoing tour, entitled An Evening with Bruce Dickinson. In a segment of the show where he answered questions from fans, a former soldier enquired as to Dickinson’s most memorable flight with British soldiers.The singer, as reported by Blabbermouth, answered the question by recalling a 2008 flight from Afghanistan, where he was bringing RAF pilots home to the UK.“We were the flying the Royal Air Force Regiment, which is RAF boots-on-the-ground soldiers, and they’d been to Afghanistan,” said Dickinson.“They had taken some casualties and they had lost some people, but they were all really cheerful – the best passengers you could ever have in the military.

Olivia Rodrigo had the best night on her 19th birthday!

Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones has re-recorded the band’s 1971 version of ‘When the Levee Breaks’, with assistance from 17 musicians from around the world.The video sees Jones joined by Jane’s Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins, as well as husband-and-wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi of the Tedeschi Trucks Band. The version also features Sámi vocalist Elle Márjá Eira, Māori artist Mihirangi, Congo musician Mermans Mosengo and Nigerian percussionist Sikiru Adepoju.The rendition was recorded as part of global music non-profit Playing for Change‘s Song Around the World initiative.

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will appear on American singer-songwriter Salem Ilese’s upcoming single.Earlier today (February 22), the ‘Mad At Disney’ singer took to social media to announce that TXT members Taehyun and Yeonjun, along with DJ and producer Alan Walker, would be joining her on her single ‘PS5’.

A man was pulled from a 'raging river' amid Storm Franklin after his 'cries' were heard by brave volunteers.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to lay out her new strategic framework for dealing with covid later today.

Top-flight clubs in the Scottish Premiership and the SFA are reportedly exploring ways to drive down the cost of VAR amid surging costs.

Exciting regeneration plans for Gowkthrapple took another step forward this week as a masterplan outlining significant re-development of the area was approved.

Ferne McCann has been left gutted after a shock video of new boyfriend Lorri Haines emerged last week. In the footage, Lorri, 30, is seen topless while dancing and appearing to hold up two packets of an unknown substance. At one point a pal can be heard shouting, “No, no ket, no ket.” Lorri has denied taking drugs, saying he was just “joking about.” Ferne, 31, had previously gushed that she had finally met someone who has changed her “life forever” following a string of heartache.

Kerry Katona has opened up about her body insecurities, admitting she feels "really uncomfortable in her own skin". Writing in her new column, former Atomic Kitten star Kerry, 41, revealed she feels so bad that she cries in the mirror "every day". She also told how she's booked for a consultation to get her boobs checked out after having a breast reduction last year.

Spencer Matthews has come a long way since his Made In Chelsea days. Once known as the bad boy who broke many an SW3 girl’s heart, the 33-year-old is now happily settled with wife Vogue Williams.The couple share son Theodore, three, daughter Gigi, 18 months, and have a third child – a boy – due in April. When OK! caught up with the star at the launch of his low/non-alcoholic drinks brand CleanCo’s collaboration with Swingers crazy golf, Spencer told us that between his business and fatherhood, he’s never felt so fulfilled.

Gino D'Acampo has taken to Instagram to celebrate a very special occasion.MORE: See 10 rare photos of chef Gino D'Acampo's three childrenThe celebrity chef – a proud father of three – proudly marked his son Rocco's birthday on Monday, as he opened up the family photo album.WATCH: Gino D'Acampo snaps at Holly Willoughby in awkward This Morning momentGino, 45, shared two photos, including one throwback image which showed him throwing his then-toddler up into the air as he stood in the sea. The second snapshot was taken more recently and shows father and son together in the kitchen.READ: Gino D'Acampo's troubled past led him to get married - detailsMORE: Gino D'Acampo's mountainous home with wife Jessica is the perfect family retreatHe wrote in the caption: "Happy Birthday to my boy @roccodacampo … I remember when I used to be able to throw you in the air, now, you're taller than me…!"A post shared by Gino D’Acampo (@iamginodacampo)Gino shared two family photos in celebration of Rocco's birthdayGino, 45, has been married to wife Jessica since 2002, and together they share three children – Luciano, 19, Rocco, 17, and eight-year-old daughter Mia.READ: Gino D'Acampo sets record straight about 'restaurant liquidation' and reveals exciting newsMORE: Gino D'Acampo shares photos of rarely seen family members In a recent interview with HELLO!, he spoke about his children and the fact that his eldest son has followed his footsteps into the professional kitchen.

One town in Greater Manchester is experiencing a boom in house sales, with homes selling quicker than ever.

Twitter, who previously portrayed his love interest Jo Grant in the BBC show. #StewartBevan The most beautiful man poet actor screenwriter husband ❤️& father to @CoralBevan ❤️@Misswendybevan ❤️went on his awfully big adventure . He was the love in my life for many years on & off screen & our wonderful friendship continued to the end ❤️ pic.

Video footage of a motorist riding dangerously close to a horse rider at high speed has sparked outrage.

READ MORE: Notorious gang members will serve a total of 151 years behind barsSteven Gerrard's eldest daughter Lilly-Ella Gerrard celebrated her 18th birthday with a glitzy party at Southport's Vincent Hotel, with DJs Anton Powers and Lee Morrison on the decks. Photos and videos on Instagram show a glitzy party at Southport's Vincent Hotel, with DJs Anton Powers and Lee Morrison on the decks, as well as a saxophone player. One snap showed Lilly with mum Alex and her grandmother Kim Clayton and many of her followers commented on how alike the three looked.

Gallery: He said NO! Did you know these Hollywood ladies proposed to their men (BANG Showbiz)He said: "Working together, you find out who people are, when things get bad, we've been through a lot. "She’s a beautiful human being. I've leveled up in a big way, to be able to get inspired to make music and then to get to work alongside her, laugh with her, it’s been amazing.

Love Island star Kady McDermott has revealed she had planned to appear popular E4 show Celebs Go Dating, but didn’t quite make the cut. The 26-year-old rose to fame on series 2 of Love Island where she was coupled up with Scott Thomas, however, they broke up in 2017 one year after the dating show. Following that breakup, Kady has openly shared her on again/off again relationship with The Only Way Is Essex star Myles Barnett, but they confirmed last year it was all over for good, despite splurging on a mansion together.

Read more entertainment and lifestyle news here She paid tribute to Bevan by sharing photos of them together and wrote: "Stewart Bevan, the most beautiful man poet actor screenwriter husband and father to @CoralBevan @Misswendybevan went on his awfully big adventure. Video: The Chilling Moments Before And After The Murder Of Dr Gary Jenkins (Wales Online)Boris Johnson confirms end to free Covid tests and testing in schoolsA SHOCKING VIDEO SHOWS A GROUP OF YOUTHS CAUGHT DANGEROUSLY PLAYING ON RAILWAY TRACKS.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker has been rushed to hospital in Brazil. The celeb has been taken to medics after being left in agony with a debilitating ear infection. The 21 year old said: "I pretty much since day one of being here have had a really bad sore throat.

Video: Roman Kemp calls for more mental health awareness teaching in schools (Bang Showbiz)Rihanna is expecting her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky!Heidi Klum was excited to meet Prince Andrew at one of her Halloween partiesMichelle Williams opted out of starring in movie inspired by ex-fiance Heath Ledger’s deathMeghan, Duchess of Sussex has to relaunch her lifestyle blog?No Way Home’s Blu-Ray is set to include 100 minutes of extra contentKristen Bell says sorry to fan after he watched her graphic sex scene with his motherDuke and Duchess of Cambridge to undertake Caribbean tour?Farrah Abraham felt 'suicidal' after her recent arrestGareth Southgate among those calling for Platinum Jubilee parties'I will always need you': Lily Collins pens moving tribute to dad PhilCamilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to take Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's theatre roleJane Foster may be getting her own Thor projectVincent D’Onofrio wants Kingpin in Spider-Man 4Princess Anne ‘disappointed’ she won't be attending Winter OlympicsPrince Harry to promote benefits of taking a break at lectureNick Cannon set to become a father for the eighth time?The celebrity’s runway makeup looks will be showcased on an array of recognisable models, specially selected by British model Leomie Anderson. The models include Drag Race UK’s A’Whora, YouTuber and Content Creator Nella Rose and models Kenza Boutrif, Eva Apio and Anderson herself.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly teamed up with the winners of Drag Race UK to perform their new charity song. The “angels of the north” transformed into their drag alter egos Lady Antoinette and Miss Donna Lee for the End Of The Show Show on Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. Drag Race UK winners The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney and Krystal Versace also appeared in the final performance, which was introduced by American drag queen RuPaul.

Channel 4 A Place In The Sun’s Jasmine Harman has shared her bloody injury after a brutal holiday accident. The 46 year old TV star has suffered a nasty mouth injury.

fashion week is about the designer’s vision, the mood and spirit of the brand and a conversation of how that mood will change in the seasons to come. The shows immerse buyers, press, influencers (and now, Tik Tok stars - many of whom appeared on several front row seats), in the brand’s vision, through the spectacle of a runway. For autumn/winter 2022, some designers have taken an optimistic outlook, casting off the drab loungewear of the pandemic and replacing it with glitz, glam and joie de vivre.

BBC Celebrity MasterChef has signed up a string of stars for its new run of episodes. The BBC One favourite has signed up Lisa Snowdon, Ryan Thomas, and more. Among the names confirmed for the new series are a RuPaul's Drag Race star and actor Adam Pearson.

BBC soap, fans witnessed the killer narrowly evade justice for his crimes again. One of the former lawyer's victim, Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White), was seen buried under the floorboards of the Argee Bhajee after he had previously murdered her. When a gas explosion unfolded at the old restaurant, builders who were investigating the incident, failed to discover her body as they left due to lack of funds.

ITV Dancing on Ice star Alex Murphy has detailed her terrifying scare after finding a lump. The star spoke out on social media in a post to fans.

iOS - Android Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the incident happened in the early hours of the morning after the officers asked him to keep the noise down.One officer said that as they were going down the stairs of the common close, McMahon "almost threw himself over the banister".He said 'is this the coronavirus? Aye.' and coughed on them twice.Jennifer Cunningham, prosecuting, told the jury: "This was at the height of the first coronavirus lockdown."These police officers were key workers trying to enforce the rules put in place to keep us all safe."They had made numerous requests for Christopher McMahon to calm down and go back into the flat, but he wouldn't listen and coughed at them in a moment of anger."It was a deliberate attack in