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reconfigured its high school schedule to create a 32-period “asymmetric week”, and is launching a programme of optional activities for the remaining afternoon including employability sessions, sport, arts and community projects. Its new “Future Fridays” programme is to be phased in over the first six weeks of the new term, and includes working alongside the area’s colleges, careers development organisations and voluntary groups.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Sydney-based Kiwi actor Francis (Frankie) Mossman, well known for starring in the popular Australian gay web series The Horizon and and in the American TV series Spartacus: Vengeance, has died at the age of 33. Sydney is currently in a lockdown for the past seven weeks following a COVID-19 outbreak and many paid  tributes online to the actor. The LGBTQI+ community in Sydney remembered Mossman as a “young and talented actor” and a friendly local with a smile on his face. Many users on recalled Mossman’s posts on social media with his dogs, whom he loved dearly.

The comedian and mental-health advocate, 68, lives in west London with her husband Ed Bye, 66, a TV director and producer. She has three grown-up children.No two days are ever the same and that’s a good and a bad thing for me.

Naomi Osaka is offering to help those affected by the massive earthquake in Haiti.

EastEnders legends Adam Woodyatt and Shane Richie have delighted soap fans as the pair reunited off-screen. Ian Beale actor Adam, 53, is currently on a 10-month hiatus from the BBC soap and has been spending time in his luxury motorhome, shared a selfie to his 66,900 Instagram followers of the pair.

Nanci Griffith was a folk and country music singer and songwriter known for songs including “Love at the Five and Dime” and “From a Distance.”Griffith grew up surrounded by the Austin, Texas music scene and began performing before her teens. She began recording music in the 1970s and moved to Nashville in the 1980s, signing with MCA Records and forming the Blue Moon Orchestra.

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TeamDogs the potential dangers if your dog were to come into contact with algae. She explained: "Not all blue-green algae species release dangerous toxins into the water but unfortunately there is no real way to know if algae is toxic just by looking at it.

Some indie stalwarts have been around for so long; you’re kind of surprised when you realize they haven’t worked with another indie veteran. Such is kind of the case with actor Ethan Hawke and indie filmmaker Abel Ferrara.

They tied the knot over a decade ago.And Ashley Graham promised to love her husband Justin Ervin for '100 more'as she celebrated their 11 year wedding anniversary on Saturday.Taking to Instagram, the beauty, 33, gushed in the caption of a couples photo, 'I have loved you immensely for 11 years. and I'll love you for 100 more.

EASTENDERS fans were delighted as two titans of the soap hung out offscreen together. Ian Beale star Adam Woodyatt was seen posing with Shane Richie, who played Alfie Moon before stepping down for a life in the West End.

It has been said that “free” is the most beautiful word in the English language. Add “comic book” to that and you have geek nirvana.

Mia is the QVC hostess with the mostest! She loves to show and tell! Such a natural in front of the camera!

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Crosby Beach in Merseyside attracts millions of visitors every year to make the most of its idyllic atmosphere, fantastic views and unique Iron Men statues.But what many people don't know is that the beach is a treasure trove of wartime history.A 21-year-old archaeology student uncovered over a mile of rubble left over from the bombings to Liverpool during the Second World War, The Liverpool Echo reports.Emma Marsh, from Manchester, first found out about the site when she received a phone call from her family who were walking along the beach.She said: "My family were walking the dog along the beach and they came across all the rubble."They phoned me and said 'you have to come and see

THE full lineup for Strictly 2021 has been revealed with BBC News broadcaster Dan Walker and Olympian Adam Peaty among the lineup. Yesterday, Olympian Adam Peaty, Loose Women star Judi Love and Ugo Monye were announced as the last of the 15 stars set to compete for the glitterball trophy.

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OLYMPIC gold medallist Tom Daley has been spotted on a 12-hour drinking session with his fellow Team GB athletes in London. The sporting star was joined by fellow divers Grace Reid, Jack Laugher, Matty Lee and professional dancer Danielle Peazer on the boozy night out.

Grab your yellow umbrella! After plenty of speculation, a How I Met Your Mother spinoff was finally confirmed in April 2021 and diehard fans are convinced it will be legen — wait for it — dary.

missing for three months has said 'all she wants' is her young son home and urged people to continue searching. Jamie Cannon, from Saltcoats, Ayrshire, was last seen on Thursday, May 20, on Kerr Avenue before being spotted at Auchenharvie Golf Course later that same day.