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A man left devastated by the deaths of three friends to suicide says an overhaul of mental health services is needed in Scotland to prevent future tragedies.

Energy customers in Scotland claiming certain benefits may be able to get £150 deducted from their electricity bill this winter through the Warm Home Discount scheme. The money is paid directly by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to energy suppliers between October, 2022 and March, 2023.

Greyhound racing has won a three-month reprieve after an animal welfare boss made a last-ditch visit to the country’s final operating track.

A 10-year-old Scots quadruple amputee is set to become the youngest ever athlete to compete in a top US surfing competition. Jade Edward will be representing Scotland in the ISA World Para Surf Championships in California as part of the first ever Scottish Para Surf Team - having only taken up the sport last year.

 

As Khloé Kardashian prepared for her first Met Gala appearance, it was the reality star’s weight loss that was on everyone’s minds.

Getting results. Kim Kardashian offered a candid look at the ups and downs of her weight loss journey for the 2022 Met Gala.

Standing by her man. Kelly Stafford opened up about husband Matthew Stafford being put on concussion protocol — and the dangers that come with playing professional football. 

Lindsay Lohan and her husband Bader Shammas got into the holiday spirit together as they made their red carpet debut at a screening for her upcoming Netflix film Falling for Christmas.The newlyweds put on a loved-up display at a celebratory fan screening with the cast and crew in New York on Wednesday.Falling for Christmas marks Lindsay's big Hollywood comeback and sees the beloved actress, 36, play an engaged heiress who loses her memory in a skiing accident before finding herself in the care of a hunky lodge owner (played by Chord Overstreet) and his daughter.  Ready for the mistletoe! Lindsay Lohan and her husband Bader Shammas got into the holiday spirit together as they made their red carpet debut at a screening for her upcoming Netflix film Falling for ChristmasLindsay looked exquisite in an elaborate dress decked out in festive beads and delicate white floral pattern.In contrast to her opulent dress, Lindsay opted for a more simple hairdo. She slicked her bold red tresses back into a clean ponytail that put the spotlight on her stunning complexion.Smokey eyes, dewy blush, and light pink lip gloss all helped bring out her natural beauty.

Jon Pardi lovingly caressed his wife Summer's blossoming baby bump at the CMA Awards red carpet Wednesday night as they expect their firstborn daughter.A cavalcade of industry luminaries flooded into the sprawling Bridgestone Arena in the country music capital Nashville, Tennessee.Among them was country star Jon, 37, who just seven weeks ago announced that his blonde ladylove is pregnant with their first child. Growing family: Jon Pardi lovingly caressed his wife Summer's blossoming baby bump at the CMA Awards red carpet Wednesday night as they expect their firstborn daughterThey went public with the pregnancy in People on September 21 and last month revealed the baby will be a little girl due in February.For his latest awards show appearance Jon was decked out in a head-to-toe black ensemble including his cowboy hat.

She plays a Victorian aristocrat in the Amazon Prime series The English set in the American West in the 1890s.And on Wednesday night, Emily Blunt pulled out all the fashion stops as she arrived for a special screening in New York City.The British actress, 39, looked sensational in a sleeveless shimmery dark red dress and tousled hair for the show's premiere at the Metrograph Theater in Manhattan.  The main attraction: Emily Blunt pulled out all the fashion stops as she arrived for a special screening of her Amazon Prime series The English in New York City on Wednesday nightBlunt showcased her cleavage in the sexy number that featured a peekaboo bodice.The dress fell to her ankles and she stepped out in a pair of shiny gold sandal heels. Her shoulder-length dark blonde hair was styled with a center parting and she accessorized with dramatic diamond earrings.

Cher's son Chaz Bono was spotted in Los Angeles just days after his ultra famous mother, 76, confirmed her romance with music producer Alexander Edwards, 36.The only child of Cher and the late Sonny Bono, 53, had his beloved Chihuahua pup wrapped in a fur-lined hooded sweatshirt as they braved the uncharacteristic LA rain on Tuesday, November 8.Chaz kept casual for the outing in a gray long-sleeve top and camouflage drawstring sweatpants. Spotted: Cher's son Chaz Bono was spotted in Los Angeles just days after his ultra famous mother, 76, confirmed her romance with music producer Alexander Edwards, 36He completed the look with lace-up treaded boots. Chaz's hair was cut short and he sported black-framed glasses.Along with his adorable dog, Chaz - who revealed his transition from female-to-male back in 2009 - carried a blue reusable water bottle and his car keys.

Chrissy Teigen previously revealed she's been suffering digestive issues during her pregnancy.But the 36-year-old Cravings founder is finally getting some relief after receiving 'acid reflux tape' from her prenatal-focused chiropractor, Dr. Elliot Berlin.Taking to her Instagram Story, Teigen stripped completely nude to showcase the strategically placed black tape across her growing baby bump.

Matthew Perry celebrated the success of his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing on Wednesday.The 53-year-old performer's book recently reached the top of The New York Times' bestseller list, and he marked the occasion by sharing a shot of the ranking to his Instagram account.The Friends star also penned a short message in his post's caption where he described the positive reception to his book as 'a dream come true.' Bestseller! Matthew Perry celebrated the success of his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, by sharing a post to his Instagram on WednesdayPerry went on to express his gratitude for those who picked up a copy of his memoir. He remarked that he was 'feeling grateful and humbled for all of the love you have given my memoir and am happy to hear my words resonated with you.'  Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing was previously released on November 1.The publication was first teased to the public in October of last year, and its cover was shared this past February. Grateful: Perry went on to express his gratitude for those who picked up a copy of his memoir; he is seen earlier this monthMuch of the actor's book dealt with his history with addiction and journey to sobriety, which he still maintains.The performer also made numerous revelations about other figures in the entertainment industry.Perry previously spoke to People and expressed that he wrote his memoir in an effort to inspire other individuals dealing with addiction to seek help. 'I wanted to share when I was safe from going into the dark side of everything again...the main thing was, I was pretty certain that it would help people,' he said.

Kerry Katona has spoken out against the 'double standard' in the entertainment industry as she notes the differences in how she is treated to Ant McPartlin.

The BBC ’s award-winning business show The Apprentice will return to our screens for a 17th series next year. The brand new series will see more candidates and tasks overseas, setting it up to be the best yet.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief BTS, the biggest names in K-Pop, announced Monday that they will sign up for Korea’s mandatory military service, with Jin initiating the process at the end of October. The move means that the septet will become temporarily inactive as a group. But, “both the company and the members of BTS are looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment,” said label Bighit Music. “The members of BTS are currently moving forward with plans to fulfill their military service. Group member Jin will initiate the process as soon as his schedule for his solo release is concluded at the end of October. He will then follow the enlistment procedure of the Korean government. Other members of the group plan to carry out their military service based on their own individual plans,” Bighit said in a statement. 

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief While the Busan International Film Festival was busily hailing a return to normality the slump at South Korea’s commercial box office deepened dramatically over the most recent weekend. Cinemagoing nationwide was worth only $4.20 million between Friday and Sunday, the lowest weekend total since April and a time before Korean cinemas shed their COVID restrictions. The weekend’s top film “Life Is Beautiful” managed the lowest first place score of any film this year, with a weekend haul of just $777,000, according to data from Kobiz, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC).

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Korean film “A Wild Roomer” and India’s “Shivamma” have been announced as the joint winners of the New Currents competition, the prestige discovery section of the Busan International Film Festival. “We were particularly sensitive to the lightness and subtlety of the director’s view of his characters. Through his innovative cinematography, he creates original circulations between the characters within a house, and builds a very contemporary universe,” the competition jury said of the Lee Jeon-hong-directed “A Wild Roomer.” “We appreciated the originality and intensity with which the director was able to tell this very contemporary story. Here documentary and fiction meet in an organic and spirited way of making cinema. The generosity of the actors and the scenes create a closeness with this universal story that takes place in an Indian village,” the jury said of the Jaishankar Aryar-directed “Shivamma.”