Government and education unions have agreed to 'intensive talks' on teacher pay in fresh update

NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s financial deficit will more than double to £56m over the coming year.

As a best-selling author, podcaster, presenter, patron for breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!, actress and mum to three boys, Giovanna Fletcher is certainly a woman with a jam-packed diary. Luckily for us, the winner of 2020’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! has found time in her schedule to talk about her latest projects – following a very special new royal appointment. Giovanna famously struck up a bond with the Princess of Wales when Kate was a guest on the Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast back in 2020.

Police are continuing to investigate the death of a much-loved former teacher and football manager who died after being hit by a lorry. An inquest into the death of John Patrick McCafferty, also known as Paddy, was opened at Rochdale Coroners Court this morning (March 28).

ITV This Morning star Holly admitted that she wants to stop becoming scared as she opened up on an experience with her family. Holly, a mum-of-three, who shares her three kids with TV producer husband Dan, addressed her private life in an interview on Wylde Moon. She said: “Achievement-wise there are the obvious things like family and children, and there is no doubt that my marriage, my children and my home are my biggest achievements of all.

Pregnant Montana Brown has given her fans an update after a terrifying hospital dash when "reduced movements" sparked cause for concern. The 27 year old, who recently revealed she is expecting a baby boy, shared a number of snaps from her time in the hospital with boyfriend Mark O'Connor, where they could both be seen looking exhausted and slightly stressed.

In an ideal world, Selena Gomez would have played one of the first bisexual characters on the Disney Channel, at least according to Wizards of Waverly Place showrunner Peter Murrieta.

Erik Lomis died suddenly last week and the stars of Air honored the late MGM and Amazon Studios executive.

Pink reflected on her at-times tumultuous relationship with husband Carey Hart and a “miracle” collaboration with Kelly Clarkson while accepting the Icon Award at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday night (March 27) in Los Angeles.

OK, this is literal girl power!

website, the school not only seeks to educate students but instill strong religious values in them, holding daily services at the school’s chapel and emphasizing service-learning, in which students apply knowledge and critical thinking to address pressing community needs.Drake said investigators found a manifesto, maps of the school, and writings from Hale indicating that the shooting was deliberately planned out.“We have some writings that we’re going over that pertain to this date the actual incident,” he said. “We have a map drawn out of how this was all going to take place.”Metro Nashville police have declined to release any additional information about a possible motive for the shooting.“There’s right now a theory that we may be able to talk about later, but it’s not confirmed,” Drake told reporters on Monday afternoon.According to NBC News, when asked specifically if Hale’s gender identity may have factored into a potential motive, Drake replied, “There is some theory to that, we’re investigating all the leads.”Although The Covenant School’s doors are usually kept locked, Hale was able to enter the school by shooting through a side door, making her way up to the school’s second floor and opening fire as she made her way up the stairs, reports The National Desk.Hale was heavily armed, and was carrying an assault rifle, a AR-style handgun, and a handgun during the attack, according to Metro Nashville police.

Sticking by her man — but not condoning his behavior. Vanessa Lachey (née Minnillo) is supporting husband Nick Lachey amid his legal drama, but that doesn’t mean she approves of it all.

OnlyFans, where he charges users $12 a month, and another on JustFor.Fans, where he charges $9.99 per month. “White collar professional by day… very unprofessional by night. always amateur, always raw, always slutty,” reads the description on Locke’s OnlyFans profile.The investigation into Locke’s personal life, including his extracurricular activities, was sparked after Locke told Republican City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino (R-Queens) to “choke on a d–k” after she called New York Attorney General Letitia James’s participation in a Drag Queen Story Hour event “an absolutely shameful display.”Choke on a dick Vickie— gregory ◡̈ (@popLOCKEdropit) March 19, 2023 The offending tweet, from Locke’s PG-rated personal Twitter account, led to an investigation of his past tweets and off-the-clock activities.Earlier this year, Locke was critical of a speech given by New York City Mayor Eric Adams at the New York Public Library Interfaith Breakfast, in which the mayor, in a bit of pandering to religious voters, appeared to lament the U.S.

—who originally rose to fame as Mallory Keaton in the ’80s sitcom Family Ties—had a poignant response to those who say she “looks old” after choosing to forgo Botox and fillers in favor of aging naturally. “I just don’t give a shit. I think I look rad,” Bateman recently , .

Seth Rogen is opening up about his decision not to have children. While speaking with ET's Matt Cohen, the 40-year-old actor reveals how his parents and other family members reacted to the news that he and his wife of more than a decade, Lauren Miller, wouldn't be expanding their family.«My family's really fine with it. I think they've known for a long time [that] we probably weren't gonna have kids,» he says.

James Bond in the 1980s.The Game Of Thrones actor explained in an interview with the Guardian how he considered gunning for the part after Roger Moore stepped down from the role following 1985’s A View To A Kill, until his agent convinced him otherwise.Asked about a rumour that he turned down the role of 007, Dance said: “No, of course I didn’t turn down James Bond! What happened was, my agent called and said: ‘I urge you not to do it. Just think how you’ll feel if you don’t get it.

A teaching union has recommended to its members to reject a new pay offer from the Education Secretary which it labels 'insulting'. The National Education Union has put this recommendation to its members in a ballot, which could lead to more strike action.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Sundance Institute, which hosts the annual film festival in Park City, Utah, has announced the six people who were selected for its Trans Possibilities Intensive. The fellows for 2023 are Seyi Adebanjo, Rajvi Desai, Malik Ever, Nick Janaye, Jamie John and Tee Park Jaehyung. The second edition of the Trans Possibilities Intensive, which is a three-day event to aid project and professional development for transgender storytellers of color, is taking place from March 27-29. Moi Santos, who founded the program, is leading the initiative with guidance from creative advisers and Sundance Institute’s Equity, Impact and Belonging Program. This year’s creative advisers include Sydney Freeland (“Drunktown’s Finest”), Aitch Alberto (“Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe”), Félix Endara (“Unseen”) and Chase Joynt (“Framing Agnes”). 

Wendy Williams' rep is updating fans on what the 58-year-old TV and radio personality is working on these days, including the future of her possible podcast and if she is planning a return to television. «We are still working behind the scenes on several projects,» Shawn Zanotti tells ET. As for reports that her podcast,  has been canceled, her reps adds, «There has been no official cancellation of the podcast.»As for a possible television comeback, Zanotti says that «Wendy does desire to return to TV.»Williams was also recently spotted at The Townhouse in New York City.

The Motion Picture Association said Josh Levin starts today as VP of State Government Affairs for the Northeast Region, reporting to Kathy Bañuelos, SVP of State Government Affairs. His hiring creates an office for the region as the MPA pursues a shift in strategy for its state government affairs work, bringing in top executives across key U.S. production hubs to maximize advocacy.

Anderson .Paak aka DJ Pee .Wee is set to spin at the London Alley Playboy After Dark event at The London Alley Estate in Indio, California.Celebrities and influencers will be in attendance at the exclusive fête on April 13, to celebrate ’s 70th anniversary and kick off the 2023 Coachella festivities. London Alley, a creative production studio that has worked on music videos and projects with Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Post Malone and Lil Nas X, will bring the party to life, all while honoring the lifestyle brand’s iconic history. The event will take inspiration from Hugh Hefner’s 1969-1970 television talk show,, which was formatted like an iconic Playboy mansion cocktail party, with A-list guests including Fleetwood Mac, James Brown, Tina Turner and more.Beyond the rapper’s exclusive DJ set, attendees can expect surprise performances, immersive activations, giveaways, food from Verse LA, cocktails and more.The Playboy After Dark affair is invite only, and the exact address will be provided following an email confirmation.

UPDATE, with Biden comments: President Joe Biden once again called on Congress to pass the assault weapons ban, describing today’s school shooting in Nashville as “sick” and “a family’s worst nightmare.”