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A video of a driverless bakery van rolling down a bus lane and crashing into a sign has been viewed over 80,000 with social media users joking "he's on a roll".

An Ayrshire woman celebrated her 105th birthday yesterday surrounded by loved ones.

It was the theatre show created to mark Celtic’s glittering Centenary Season in 1988.

An optical illusion showing six woman sitting on a sofa but with only five pairs of legs on show has sparked a debate online after bewildering viewers.

Tay Road Bridge bosses have announced a major shake-up of the crossing’s traffic management system.

Vivienne Chow Two Hong Kong protest-related films that are unlikely to ever be screened in their home territory will take center stage at the Taiwan International Documentary Festival, in the event’s Chinese independent documentaries section. The festival runs at multiple venues May 6-15, 2022.The eight-title Chinese independent documentaries section will give “Blue Island” by Chan Tze Woon (“Yellowing”) its Asian premiere and a world premiere to “The Grass is Greener on the Other Side” by Crystal Wong.The two films explore the fate of Hong Kong against the backdrop of the aftermath of the 2019 protests.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentDubai-based MBC Group CEO Sam Barnett is navigating what he calls the “difficult transition” of going from being the MENA region’s top satellite free-to-air player to also being its top premium streamer.At the start of the holy month of Ramadan, which is marathon TV time in the region after iftar (breaking fast), Barnett spoke to Variety about how the Saudi-owned broadcaster is managing this feat. Edited excerpts.MBC is now operating in both the linear TV and the streaming space. How’s the streaming side going?We are celebrating this month because we just got data in that [MBC’s streaming service] Shahid VIP has become the market leader in streaming in MENA.

Klaxons musician James Righton has today (April 6) unveiled details of a new album, ‘Jim, I’m Still Here’.The 12-track album has been made in collaboration with Soulwax’s David and Stephen Dewaele and includes a guest feature from ABBA’s Benny Andersson. It will arrive on July 8 via Soulwax’s Abel DEEWEE.The synth-laden album sees Righton taking on a new alter-ego called Jim and you can hear a taster of the upcoming album via new single ‘Pause’ below.1. ‘Livestream Superstar’2. ‘Pause’3. ‘Touch’4. ‘Release Party’5. ‘Real World Park’6. ‘Never Give Up On The City’7. ‘A Day At The Races’8. ‘I Want To Live’9. ‘Lover Boy’10. ‘Empty Rooms’ ft. Benny Andersson11. ‘Playing To Win’12. ‘Farewell Superstar’Speaking about the new album, Righton said: “The alter ego of Jim came to me whilst promoting my previous album ‘The Performer’ during the first week of lockdown.

Ironheart TV series will be the first to bring a transgender character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The TV series coming to Disney+ has already cast Dominique Thorne (Judas And The Black Messiah, If Beale Street Could Talk) as genius inventor Riri Williams in Ironheart, an original series about the creator of the most advanced suit of armour since Iron Man.Now, a casting call seen by POC Culture says the studio is looking for a “Black, Latina or Afro-Latina transgender woman who is around 18-22 years old” to play a character who is “unapologetically nerdy” with a “mystical bent and unique sense of humour”.Ironheart is expected to release in 2023, though no confirmation has been given.Over the years Marvel has slowly introduced LGBTQ+ characters within its universe.Last year, Chloé Zhao’s Eternals film introduced the first openly gay superhero in the MCU with Phastos, played by Brian Tyree Henry. And Loki’s fluid gender identity and bisexuality were confirmed in his popular Disney+ series last year.Tessa Thompson’s character of Valkyrie has also been confirmed as part of the community.

Rihanna, Jay-Z and Kanye West have all made their debut on Forbes’ billionaire list alongside the world’s top earners.According to the annual list, Rihanna has now become the world’s richest female musician with a net worth of $1.7billion (£1.3bn), largely thanks to her Fenty Beauty business and Savage X Fenty lingerie line.She sits at number 1,729 on the worldwide list of richest billionaires, with Jay-Z following at 2,076 with a net worth of $1.4bn (£1.1bn), and Kanye, who sits at 1,513.At the very top of the list is Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, whose net worth is estimated to be a huge $219billion (£167bn).Second is Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, who is worth almost $50bn (£38bn) less than Musk with $171bn (£130bn).2,668 billionaires made the final list, down from 2,755 last year, with the collective worth down from $13.1trillion (£10tn) to $12.7tn (£9.7tn).See the full list here.Here's this year's definitive list of the World's Billionaires: https://t.co/UcFKZr1Ky3 #ForbesBillionaires pic.twitter.com/noTOhpYJ9t— Forbes (@Forbes) April 5, 2022Last year, Forbes shared a report claiming that Kanye West is worth less than one third of the amount he claimed.Back in March 2021, West’s Yeezy deal with Gap was set at $970million (£697million), reportedly bringing the rapper’s net worth up to an estimated $6.6 billion (£4.7billion).It came after West was revealed to sit only behind Jay-Z as the world’s richest rapper. Last April, after Forbes reported that the rapper was worth $1billion, West disputed the claim, instead insisting that his net worth was actually $3.3billion (£2.6billion).After the reports of West’s worth being over $6bn, Forbes shared an article disproving the claim.

Facing the future. After receiving major backlash for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, Will Smith is worried about what will happen to his career from here.

Richard Madeley has blasted The Chase’s Anne Hegerty as he says he is unhappy with her.

Scots hospital workers have spoken of their frustrations at a new parking scheme and claim it is leaving staff "wandering around in the dark" after their shifts end.

Bobby Madden has been selected as the referee for Celtic and Rangers' crucial Scottish Cup semi-final tie later this month.

Cleaning brand Fabulosa has just launched a range of beauty products in B&M stores and it has left quite a few shoppers making the same joke.

Families and businesses in Scotland are facing a tax bombshell of over £822m this year due to the UK Government decision to hike National Insurance.

A unique memorial tribute has been paid to a beloved maintenance manager at a Lanarkshire hospital - his name on a new industrial boiler.

Lara Spencer has welcomed back her vacations with open arms in recent months and her January jaunt to Florida was one of her most stunning yet.  MORE: Lara Spencer's family photo leaves fans noticing the same thingThe Good Morning America star took to Instagram to share a beautiful photo of herself at the beach, sitting down on the sand while looking out at the ocean.In the picture, Lara looked stunning dressed in a cross-back white swimsuit, with her blonde hair styled in a chic updo.VIDEO: GMA's Lara Spencer and daughter perform jaw-dropping stuntNext to Lara was her beloved pet dog Riva, who has joined her and her husband Richard McVey on their vacation.MORE: Lara Spencer's sun-drenched vacation selfie leaves fans in aweMORE: Lara Spencer's adorable photo with baby sparks sweetest fan reactionIn the caption, the mom-of-two wrote: "New Year's Day always fills me with optimism and excitement for the year ahead. Riva agrees."Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Wonderful picture!" while another wrote: "Amazing photo, I can feel the serenity." A third added: "What a beautiful picture."A post shared by Lara Spencer (@lara.spencer)GMA's Lara Spencer looked stunning as she relaxed on the beach in FloridaLara and Richard travelled there shorty after Christmas Day, which was spent at home in Connecticut.MORE: Lara Spencer shares 'charming and concerning' photo from inside her immaculate homeMORE: Lara Spencer has proud mom moment following news about her daughterDuring their time there, the star shared unforgettable photos of their trip on social media, including a loved-up picture of them during a date night at a local bar, and another of Riva and Richard sunbathing on the beach.

John Travolta has left America behind for a new venture abroad and fans were amazed when they found out what he was doing. The star has temporarily moved across the pond to the UK where he's filming a new Christmas project, and he brought his best attitude with him. MORE: John Travolta shares glimpse of daughter Ella's incredible birthday celebrations While it appears his young son, Ben, has remained at their home in America, John and his daughter, Ella, have made a sleepy town in Norfolk their home. WATCH: John Travolta shares wonderful news about daughter EllaFans spotted the Hollywood icon in several locations and there wasn't a red carpet in sight. Instead, John quietly browsed the aisles at a local supermarket, ate pizza and burgers with friends and was even spotted at a Wetherspoons pub. The Saturday Night Fever star happily posed for photos and fans were amazed at just how down to earth he was. MORE: John Travolta shares 'very proud moment' in rare personal videoMORE: John Travolta pays heartbreaking tribute to William Hurt following his deathA fan called Jamie told the Telegraph: "Meeting John Travolta was incredible. Dereham doesn't usually play host to some of the most famous Hollywood stars on the planet."A post shared by John Travolta (@johntravolta)John's daughter Ella has joined him in the UKHe continued: "I feel extremely lucky to have met.

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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker spent just $800 on their reported Las Vegas wedding, the chapel owner has revealed – with an extra fee added on top for the Elvis impersonator included in the ceremony.The couple reportedly tied the knot at 1:45am on Monday morning at the One Love Wedding Chapel and they did not have to shell out as much money for the ceremony as typical weddings cost, according to owner of the establishment, Marty Frierson. Mr Frierson recalled how Kourtney and Travis wished to have an Elvis impersonator marry them – which is the usual custom in Las Vegas weddings – increasing the ceremony fee slightly, leaving the total price still considerably cheaper for the wealthy couple.

The X Factor star Rhydian Roberts, 39, and his signature peroxide blonde hair first blasted onto our screens back in 2007, when he auditioned for the ITV show in his final year of university. He won the nation’s hearts with his flamboyant style and classical tones and went on to make the final of the cult talent show, before controversially being beaten to be crowned the winner by Scottish singer, Leon Jackson. Rhydian revealed on Loose Women in 2018 that his famously dazzling peroxide blonde hair was actually made whiter by The X Factor judge Simon Cowell, saying: “I remember when I was on X Factor Simon Cowell kept saying, 'No, no it needs to be whiter,' so really it was him who gave me the damage to this hair.

Before I go away anywhere, I always get my eyebrows laminated. It’s one of those treatments I fell immediately in love with from the first time I had it done, and I feel like my brows look sparse and thin when I don’t have them laminated. The problem, as any salon regular will know, is that the upkeep of having perfect arches can come at a hefty price: lamination costs around £60 and needs to be redone every six weeks, coming to a yearly total of nearly £500.

Emmerdale fans will be on the edge of their seats as Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) takes to the stand in court and puts on the performance of a lifetime. But just when you thought she couldn’t stoop any lower, Meena has a last minute plan up her sleeve - and it sounds like she’s leaving her most evil act until last. Emmerdale writer Sharon Marshall appeared on This Morning to tease what is to come in upcoming episodes, as Meena tries to convice the jury she is innocent of murder.

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson appear to have taken a big step in their relationship. New video footage shows the "Saturday Night Live" star spending time with North West, Kanye West and Kardashian's oldest child.This is the first time Davidson has been photographed with one of Kardashian's children. TMZ obtained video of the 28-year-old having some fun with North.

Nicola Peltz’s family mansion has been surrounded by marquees shielding view of the premises as preparations go ahead for her wedding to Brooklyn Beckham, believed to be taking place on Saturday 9 April. The 27 year old is set to marry the eldest son of Victoria and David Beckham at her family's £76 million sprawling property in Palm Beach, Florida in front a huge congregation of loved ones - that could even include Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.  Friends of the couple have mentioned that the ceremony will see “Miami society meet British celebrity” as famous guests descend upon the sunshine state to attend the wedding of the year and new pictures reveal that preparations are well underway.  Three giant marquees currently surround Nicola's family home and security guards have been seen walking around the estate with guard dogs, preventing onlookers from getting too close.

They’re one of the hottest celebrity couples in rock ’n’ roll right now, and Kourtney Kardashian, 42, and fiancé Travis Barker, 46, proved it when they reportedly got married at the One Love Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas on Monday night, following the 2022 Grammys. Whilst fans went crazy at the news, it’s not the first time that the former Keeping Up with the Kardashians star has headed for the alter in a Las Vegas chapel, after nearly marrying ex Scott Disick, 38, back in 2007. Following a pregnancy scare, the Poosh founder and Talentless CEO decided to get married at A Little White Chapel when Kourtney was just 28 years old.

On February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin ordered an unprovoked . In the several weeks that have followed, there has been heavy shelling and rocket attacks, with several cities under siege or destroyed, and countless lives lost. The a strong defense, troops in some cities, but at the time of publishing, the country remains under intense bombardment. I have been photographing conflicts since I was 27—more than 12 years now.

National Insurance payments have increased for millions of workers across the UK today. The money raised by the 1.25 percentage point increase will be spent on the NHS, health and social care in the UK.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is poised to work 'just six days a month' when his Old Trafford consultancy role begins this summer.