Wilko announces date Livingston branch will close for good

IU’s home and label office after serious death threats were made against the star, EDAM Entertainment has said.The agency shared news of the incident in a statement made today (October 6) as it filed damages claims against online users who are accused of defamation and violating the singer and actor’s rights.In the statement (per Soompi), EDAM Entertainment said that “the threats of violence” against IU had recently “escalated beyond any acceptable threshold”.“Police were called to our offices, Kakao Entertainment, and the artist’s residency,” it continued. “The artist was filming at the time the threats were made, and after police confirmed the situation called for security, we stepped up the number of security protecting her.”The label also stated that it had “filed claims for damages against the alleged for defamation, violation of rights, and all illegal acts committed by the alleged”.“We have filed a request to receive personal information on the alleged and are currently waiting for the court’s decision,” it explained.

Ellise Shafer This year’s Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who is currently imprisoned for advocating for women’s rights in the country. “This prize is first and foremost a recognition of the very important work of a whole movement in Iran with with its undisputed leader, Narges Mohammadi,” Norwegian Nobel Committee chair Berit Reiss-Andersen said on Friday, according to the Associated Press.

Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold treated viewers to their first look inside the brand new Big Brother house during Friday's broadcast.The presenter gave fans a sneaky glimpse inside the swanky house, which holds sustainability at the forefront, ahead of the reality show's highly anticipated return to TV this Sunday. Richard teased viewers with a quick tour of the luxurious garden which features an outdoor water tank which collects rainwater that will fill the famous hot tub as well as a cosy outdoor fireplace area.The first look inside the Big Brother house comes as a brand new batch of housemates prepare to move in this weekend.

Ruth Langsford has opened up on the tragic loss of her sister and how she “blocked it” from her memory. The presenter’s sister Julia sadly died by suicide in 2019 at the age of 62, leaving Ruth heartbroken at the loss. Opening up on her sister’s death, Ruth shared how work had been her saviour and her presenter husband Eamonn Holmes had supported her during her grief.

A man has been charged over an alleged plot to kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby. Gavin Plumb, 36, is accused of incitement to commit rape, soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap.

Lorraine Kelly sent her best wishes to This Morning's Holly Willoughby after an alleged kidnapping conspiracy forced her to be removed from the ITV daytime show yesterday (October 5).

Strictly Come Dancing star Jody Cundy has been supported by fans after he was taken to hospital this week. If his condition doesn't improve, he may be forced to miss out on Saturday night's performance.

Police have issued an appeal after a man was seriously hurt in an attack outside a car wash in Cadishead.

A Livingston pub has been acclaimed for the quality of its real ale.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged plot to kidnap British TV presenter Holly Willoughby.

Manic Street Preachers and Suede have announced details of a joint UK and Ireland tour for summer 2024. Check out full dates and ticket details below.The two indie giants first toured Europe together back in 1993, before last year they recreated the line-up for a US jaunt – with upcoming joint dates to follow in Japan this winter.Now, they’ve announced details of bringing the tour to the UK and Ireland next June and July, with each act playing for approximately 75 minutes of about 16 songs, and taking it in turns to play last each evening.“We’ve both got a dedicated fanbase, but we do share a gene pool and a rabid denomination of fans,” Manics bassist and lyricist Nick Wire said on BBC Breakfast this morning. “It’s because we never belonged to anything apart from ourselves.

Xdinary Heroes have confirmed the cities and dates that will make up the first run of their first world tour, titled ‘Break The Brake’.The band will return with their fourth mini-album, ‘Livelock’, next week (October 11). Its lead single will also be titled ‘Break The Brake’.Xdinary Heroes will kick off the tour with three shows in Seoul in early November before heading over to Europe for a further six dates on the continent.

Fifth Season owner CJ ENM has a new scripted chief in the U.S.

Teddy Soares has revealed he's dating someone new and is "really happy" following his split from Faye Winter earlier this year.The Love Island stars, Teddy, 28 and Faye, 27, met on Love Island back in 2021, and just a month after they finished the show as runners-up, they moved in together.The pair dated for 18 months before announcing their split in February after months of speculation and have since kept a low profile when it comes to dating, until now. While attending a recent red carpet event, Teddy, who is currently starring in the new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, lifted the lid on his new romance and said the person is a "total vibe". "I am loved-up at the moment," he told The Sun.

Paris Fury has defended the Radford family for having 22 children and told people to "not judge her journey." The television personality, 33, has recently welcomed her latest baby, Prince Rico Paris Fury with boxing champion husband of 15 years Tyson Fury, 35. They're also parents to Venezuela, 14, Prince John James, 10, Prince 'Tutty' Tyson, six, Valencia, five, Prince Adonis Amaziah Fury, four and Athena, who is two. Speaking exclusively to OK!, she revealed that she's seen some negative comments about her and Tyson having a big family.

St Cuthbert Wanderers boss Ian Clark reckons it’s just a matter of time until things start clicking for his side.

Dalbeattie Star dished out six of the best on Saturday against Upper Annandale.

The 19th Dalbeattie Hardrock Challenge is set to take place this weekend.

Dumfries and Galloway’s Wild Goose Festival is set to take flight with an even bigger reach.

A new season of Wipeout is coming, with John Cena and Nicole Byer back as hosts!

Phoebe Dynevor became a massive star after the release of Bridgerton‘s first season in December 2020 and her stardom is continuing to rise!

The Killers have shared an official music video for their recent single ‘Your Side Of Town’ – watch it below.The Brandon Flowers-fronted band released the synth-heavy song back in August ahead of their headline performances at Reading & Leeds that month. It was co-produced by Stuart Price and Shawn Everett.Now, a moody black-and-white video for the track has arrived.

Bernhoft has marked the release of his eighth album ‘Avenue Of Loveless Hearts’ by sharing a track-by-track of the record along with a live video of ‘Let It Go’. See both first on NME below.Jarle Bernhoft, who previously went viral for the single ‘C’Mon Talk’ in 2014 before he went on to become the first non-American to be nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Album for his album ‘Islander’, returns today with his new record ‘Avenue Of Lost Hearts’.The Norwegian artist, formerly of Explicit Lyrics and Span, has described his new record as “an album written by a critically emotional guy” – collecting his experiences from his career through to the death of his close friend and manager which pushed him to take a break from music.“These songs are written in a city where the streets can feel cold, cynical and loveless, but that also distills what you carry inside,” said Bernhoft.Of new single ‘Let It Go’, he described it as “a pretty good, if not perfect, song about letting perfect be the enemy of good.”He added: “We need to be good to ourselves, to each other, and this tune is all about that.

Drake has shared the tracklist for his upcoming album, ‘For All The Dogs’, ahead of its release.Today (October 6), Drake revealed the tracklist for his upcoming album on social media. In the post, via OVO Sound, Drake also confirms the album’s release date for October 6, at 6AM US time.The album will feature a total of 23 songs, though no feature credits were shared.

Stray Kids have announced details of their next EP, ‘Rock-Star’, which will arrive next month.The JYP Entertainment boyband confirmed their next comeback earlier today (October 6), sharing a “prologue” video online.The clip captures the feelings of a small child preparing to go on stage to perform as the trumpet player in a band. Rappers Felix and Bang Chan narrate the video, with Felix offering a calming presence in contrast to his bandmate’s manic and theatrical delivery.“The anxiety is something we create ourselves,” Bang Chan whispers dramatically as stage time approaches.

A consumer champion has warned that broadband customers could end up paying £150 more than they expected due to mid-contract price rises.

Oh how things can change in just a couple of weeks.

Bury's new transport plans contain some major developments and, with £68m to roll out the plans already secured, council leaders will approve the strategy at a meeting later this week. One proposal is to introduce new technology so that Metrolink services can be used on the previous rail network between Bury and Rochdale via Heywood.

A Greater Manchester Police officer who was jailed after her dangerous driving left a teenage boy seriously injured has lost an appeal against her sentence.

A man who ‘violently resisted arrest’ was caught with hundreds of pounds-worth of Class A drugs stashed in a Kinder egg.

Jennie is back with the new single “You & Me“!

SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains details from tonight’s episode of Bachelor in Paradise.

In a chat for Interview magazine with her Law & Order: Organized Crime costar, Christopher Meloni, Ellen Burstyn marveled at the amount of work she’s getting at her age.

Barry Keoghan says a funny thing happened on the way to playing the Joker in the new Batman film.

John Mayer has kicked off the fall 2023 leg of his “Solo” tour, in which he is taking the stage in arenas around the country and playing shows all by himself.

Tom Hiddleston has dated or been linked to some of the most famous women in the world!