Fundraiser launched for 'legend' Scots dad in hospital after horror gas blast in Whitburn

Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin, 24, and his family moved from Ukraine to Italy when he was nine years old, giving the dancer a deep connection to the country.The dancer has taken to Instagram to thank fans for their donations as well as a statement on the "severity of the INVASION".Nikita has reached out to fans over the last week to thank them for their donations to help Ukrainian people.He also urged his followers to help spread awareness of the situation.The dancer shared a video from Ukrainian president Vlodymyr Zelenskyy, as he stated: "The whole world knows the truth."The world hears.The whole world supports us and we feel it."Nikita then went on to personally thank his fans yesterday for their donations last week.He penned: "Thanks to so many of you who donated! This is why we have a platform like this."To help and spread awareness about what's really going on. Please keep donating if you have the chance."Nikita continued: "Keep sharing information about the severity of the INVASION so we can get more help."Don't stay silent - talk, discuss, post, donate, give accommodation, help with transport."This is not only Ukraine's fight.This is the whole world.

Antonio Brown is pulling a Kanye!

The Off-White fashion show during Paris Fashion Week was one of the most star-studded runway shows in a very long time!

EASTENDERS fans have spotted the day that Toby-Alexander Smith, Gray Atkins, will finally depart Albert Square. Fans have learnt that the leaving date has leaked online ahead of next week's run of showdown episodes for Gray. One fan took to Twitter to confirm the exodus for the chilling character, who has left a trail of bodies behind him.

ABI Franklin is still reeling from her brutal breakup with Kevin Webster after her affair was uncovered. Falling into a downward spiral, the Coronation Street character struggles with her old demons and is rushed to hospital.

THE jig is almost up for serial killer Gray Atkins and Whitney Dean's plan finally bears fruit. Coming up next week, both characters face one another one last time in EastEnders before the lawyer is exposed.

DESPERATELY trying to claw her way out of prison, Meena Jutla is slowly accepting her fate. But the Emmerdale serial killer won't go down alone as she frames her sister Manpreet Sharma for one of her crimes.

Katie Price's mum Amy has spoken out on the heartbreaking moment her daughter asked why she was still alive following her drink-drive crash in September 2021.The 43 year old had a collision near her home in West Sussex in the early hours of the morning on 28 September and flipped her car. In December, she was handed a 16-week suspended prison sentence for drink-driving while disqualified and without insurance. After the crash and before her court hearing, Katie went to The Priory for rehab for a month and has since vowed to have therapy every week for the rest of her life.

Lise Pedersen The Copenhagen Intl. Documentary Film Festival (CPH:DOX) has announced its full program, which includes some 200 new films and a whopping 76 world premieres.

initially shut in 2019 for a planned one-year refurbishment, though those plans were scuppered after a fire broke out at the venue in January 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic and “colossal water damage” then further held up progress.KOKO’s restoration and redevelopment has now been completed, and it intends to relaunch next month as a “50,000-square foot state-of-the-art live music venue and broadcasting house”.New additions to KOKO include its 200-capacity Fly Tower ‘venue within a venue’, a new shop/DJ space (which will feature “exclusive merch drops and artist collaborations”) and a morning to late-night pizzeria and tap bar, with Café KOKO also set to host intimate live performances.After Lianne La Havas recently announced a trio of shows at KOKO in May, the venue has this morning (March 1) confirmed a host of names who will perform as part of its relaunch.The likes of Pete Doherty, Jorja Smith, Kim Gordon, Tems, Portico Quartet, Omar Apollo, Remi Wolf and more have all confirmed gigs at KOKO in the coming months. You can find the venue’s calendar of events here.A new club night, KOKO Electronic, will also take place on Friday and Saturday nights until 6am, with the likes of Todd Terje, Jayda G and 2ManyDJs booked to perform so far.“It’s been a seven-year journey to bring this project to life and now, on the cusp of opening, I’m so happy to be paying homage to the cultural legacy of the building with a diverse mix of artists and contributing to arts and culture at a time when British live music needs it most,” Olly Bengough, CEO/Founder of KOKO, said in a statement.

A man has appeared in court today accused of murdering Emma Caldwell and dumping her body in South Lanarkshire.

Adamant Ryan Christie doesn't believe Celtic players were hell-bent on leaving the club amid the botched attempt to secure 10 In A Row.

A missing schoolboy has sparked a huge police investigation in Renfrewshire.

Several coronavirus rules have been relaxed across Scotland as the country attempts to live with the deadly virus.

Russia-Ukraine war.The band, which consists of musicians Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool, was set to perform on May 29 at Spartak Stadium.“With heavy hearts, in light of current events we feel it is necessary to cancel our upcoming show in Moscow at Spartak Stadium,” Green Day wrote on their Instagram Story.“We are aware that this moment is not about stadium rock shows, it’s much bigger than that. But we also know that rock and roll is forever and we feel confident there will be a time and a place for us to return in the future,” the band continued.

It was another big night for CODA for the second evening in a row!

Charles Spencer has taken to Twitter to share some uplifting news with his followers.MORE: Charles Spencer unveils romantic gift to wife Karen with rare insight into marriageThe 57-year-old – younger brother of the late Princess Diana – shared a short clip showing swans and their cygnets swimming peacefully together in the river.WATCH: Prince William and Princess Diana can't contain their giggles during half-term tripHe wrote: "Good to see swans returning to nest at @AlthorpHouse – another sign of spring being in the air.READ: Charles Spencer didn't walk daughter Kitty down the aisle - this is whyMORE: Earl Spencer's wife opens up about life at Princess Diana's family's stately home"The first ones that settled here arrived the day after my father died, in late March 1992. Since then, we've had three decades of healthy cygnets."Good to see swans returning to nest at ⁦@AlthorpHouse⁩ - another sign of spring being in the air.

Saira Khan has taken to Instagram to share new heartbreak with her fans.MORE: Loose Women's Saira Khan shares big family newsThe former Loose Women star posted a powerful statement in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which read: "I am totally heartbroken and saddened at seeing images and reading reports of black and Asian people living in the Ukraine being beaten up, bullied and denied access to transportation to get them out of the country."WATCH: Saira Khan has a treat in store for husband SteveShe accompanied her post with a lengthy caption. It read: "In war all refugees regardless of the colour of their skin should be treated with respect and humanity.READ: Loose Women's Saira Khan defends Coleen Nolan – 'She is not the problem'MORE: Loose Women's Saira Khan's house is the epitome of A-list chic"I hope and pray that the racism I am reading about and seeing footage of is 'fake news'.

Kristina Rihanoff has remained silent since apologising to her fans over comments she made about the Ukraine and Russia conflict, but on Monday she reacted to several supportive messages left by her followers.MORE: Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff's fans share disappointment after Russian dancer clarifies Ukraine commentsOver the weekend, the former Strictly Come Dancing pro posted several now-deleted tweets that many felt were "insensitive" and "Pro-Putin" and after receiving backlash, the mother-of-one released a statement in which she clarified her words.MORE: Kristina Rihanoff welcomes baby boy Ray to the familyThe mother-of-one told her fans that she was "not supporting Putin, war, invasion, lost lives and politics," adding: "I hate it as much as a human being possibly can."READ: Kristina Rihanoff opens up about raising partner Ben Cohen's daughtersRELATED: Ben Cohen's ex-wife regrets explicit rant about Strictly's Kristina RihanoffShe also went on to reveal she was "deeply sorry" for offending anyone with her remarks and said she was "powerless doing anything to help anyone in both countries". Kristina explained to her followers that Milena's name is UkrainianThe statement divided her fans, and although many felt her words were "too little, too late", she did receive some messages of support that she acknowledged by liking them."Whatever truth you tell you will upset someone.

Planning chiefs have backed a proposal to build flats on an ‘attractive focal point’ despite public objections over the loss of trees and green space.

Trafford is set to get a jam-packed events programme ahead of its hosting the opening game of the UEFA Women’s Euros tournament later this year.