Errors and fraud in benefit system hit 'highest ever' level before coronavirus struck

What will the film industry look like in 10 years? Hell, what will it look like next year? No one really has any idea what to expect after everything settles down and the pandemic is in our rearview mirror. However, according to Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, one thing is for sure, there will be lasting effects, particularly with how feature films are released.

Objectors to the controversial Park of Keir development expressed anger this week over yet another deadline extension for negotiations between developers and Stirling Council.It follows the recent refusal of the council to back another extension – believed to be the 14th such extension – since the initial three-month deadline was set in August 2017 for conditions to be agreed.The council had originally been tasked with ironing out conditions attached to planning permission granted for the tennis centre and housing on the greenbelt site between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan after Scottish Ministers called in the plans.In December 2015 Stirling Council had refused the application after the blueprint attracted over 1000 objections.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Wishaw residents are being asked to give their views on local housing plans for the next five years.North Lanarkshire Council is seeking feedback on its plans for home availability.This includes specialist provision for older people, as well as issues such as homelessness, property condition, energy efficiency and fuel poverty.Residents who would prefer a paper version of the questionnaire should call 07583 024141 for further details.It can also be completed online at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk, and responses must be submitted by the deadline of October 30.It follows up on the feedback from a similar consultation earlier this year, giving residents

Heidi put on a loved-up display with her husband and rocker Tom who cut a casual figure in an oversized denim jacket with loose-fitting navy trousers and a beanie. Their outing comes after Heidi and Tom were self-isolating together in Los Angeles, and even had their own coronavirus scare at the start of the pandemic. The couple were tested for COVID-19 after experiencing symptoms, but fortunately the results came back negative. Heidi has been married twice before Tom.The model was previously married to stylist Ric Pipino from 1997 until 2002, and then to English singer Seal from 2005 until 2014.Seal and Heidi share three biological children - Henry, 15, Johan, 13, and Lou, 11 - in addition to Heidi's 16-year-old daughter Leni, whom he

Jack Ross insists the SPFL risk ruining the season if they dish out mandatory defeats for clubs during the Covid-19 crisis.The Easter Road boss believes it would be a ‘dangerous path’ for the governing body to go down as they bid to cope with teams being unable to fulfil fixtures.Today’s opponents, Kilmarnock, are facing a disciplinary charge for allegedly breaching SPFL coronavirus regulations.But Ross expects Killie to defend themselves robustly as the virus spreads through wider society.And he reckons Scottish football should be wary of playing the blame game.He said: “Sometimes it’s our culture where we look to apportion blame rather than take a step back and assess the situation.“Our profession is different to the wider population and

Andrew Garfield and Vanessa Hudgens were spotted on the outdoor set of the Tick, Tick...Boom! movie in New York this week.Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton fame is directing the feature film which is based on a musical by the late Rent writer Jonathan Larson.Production apparently resumed this month after being shut down in March shortly after it began on account of the coronavirus lockdowns.

dad shared a hilarious note his daughter wrote for her mum, but was left red-faced when her cursive writing made the word 'flag' look like something else. The dad posted the picture on Facebook of daughter's picture which showed a square split in to sections with each one containing the word 'flag'.

East Kilbride Thistle boss – with eight months between the two fixtures. Diack took the Showpark hot seat in March and comprehensively won his first game against Wishaw 4-0.

Alicia Keys, America Ferrera, Kerry Washington and numerous Hollywood stars are joining forces to celebrate the power of voting with a nationally televised and streaming special set to air just days before the 2020 election. Every Vote Counts - A Celebration of Democracy will air on Thursday, Oct.

Eva Mendes didn’t see herself as a mom until she met Ryan Gosling.“I never wanted babies before until I fell in love with Ryan, and it kind of worked out to where I was 40 and having my first baby,” the actress, 46, said during a Thursday, October 22, interview with Nova 96.9’s Fitzy & Wippa. “I think I was 42 for the second one, so it worked out in that way that I had a career and then I change my focus to my family.”The Florida native went on to say that she’s been “thinking of definitely going back” to her career after taking time off to care for Esmeralda, 6, and Amada, 4.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Officers attended business premises in Crossmichael on Thursday, October 15, to provide guidance and explain the importance of complying with quarantine regulations.“The premises was subsequently closed by the owners and no further police action was required.”

Mel Brooks on Wednesday did something he has never done in his 94 years — he starred in a political ad. The iconic actor-director (joined by his son and grandson, albeit socially distanced) made a short video encouraging people to vote for the Biden-Harris ticket this November. "I'm Mel Brooks and behind me, you see my son and my grandson.

Shawn Booth admits he’s on the fence when it comes to marriage.“I kind of go back and forth with that,” the fitness instructor, 33, told Us Weekly exclusively on Wednesday, October 21, while promoting Movember. “I’ve always wanted to be married and then I kind of started thinking, ‘Maybe I’m just going to be a kind of a single guy and not get married, but have kids.’ I really, really want kids.

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Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Blantyre Library has temporarily closed its doors due to the coronavirus.South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture posted on their Facebook page that the library, which is based in the Clydeview Shopping Centre, will be closed for the rest of today (Thursday, October 22).The post states: “Due to a customer having tested positive for Covid-19, Blantyre library has to close for the rest of today, Thursday 22, and possibly tomorrow.“The nearest alternative facility would be Hamilton Town House Library.“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been making the most of being quarantined alongside husband Nick Jonas.During an appearance on Today With Hoda & Jenna on Friday, October 23, the Quantico alum shared how the couple has been doing amid the coronavirus quarantine.“He’s great, and we would’ve never had as much time with each other as we got during this quarantine,” Priyanka, 38, told hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush-Hager. “It only took a global pandemic for us to align our schedules together, but that was definitely a silver lining — to be able to be home.”The Unfinished author then joked that she’s happy to “still like” Nick after “spending so much time with him” throughout the pandemic.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is preparing for an at-home Halloween with her and Freddie Prinze Jr.’s two kids amid the coronavirus pandemic.“We can’t trick or treat,” the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum, 43, exclusively told Us Weekly on Tuesday, October 20, while promoting her Apothic Wines partnership. “I said to my kids: ‘It’s Halloween, we’re going to figure it out.

Kemar Roofe strike that sealed victory for Rangers against Standard Liege has gone viral, setting the virtual world ablaze.Roofe's incredible shot from the halfway line has been shared around the world, with pundits lining up to heap praise on the 27-year-old.James Tavernier gave Steven Gerrard's men the lead with a penalty, but it was Roofe's injury time goal that inspired awe among fans far beyond Scottish football.There were calls from Portugal and Mexico for Roofe to receive the FIFA Puskas Award, which recognises the player "judged to have scored the most aesthetically significant, or 'most beautiful', goal of the calendar year."High-profile media rivals Gary Lineker and Piers Morgan, meanwhile, shared the clip with their millions of

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A JUDGE-LED initiative in courts across the south of Scotland that has proved to be successful in reducing the backlog of summary court cases caused by the coronavirus pandemic has extended to Airdrie.Currently, many sheriff court cases scheduled for trial resolve by an agreed guilty plea between the prosecutor and the defence agent.However, this often takes place on the day that the trial is due to start, which means that witnesses attend unnecessarily and a slot in the court programme is used, preventing another case from proceeding to trial.Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar has now facilitated weekly court surgeries – including one in Airdrie – initially

GoCompare is warning motorists to be more vigilant amid new concerns that economic uncertainty, coupled with tightened lockdown measures may increase their susceptibility to fraud.  Restrictions have increased the amount of time people spend online managing their affairs and this has attracted cybercriminals who are targeting the sale of vehicles though digital platforms or are impersonating genuine organisations, including the DVLA, to steal victims’ money, personal information or to get them to click on links which may contain malware.