Grangemouth school bids farewell to popular teacher after 27 years

If you grew up in the late 90s and early 00s, then you'll no doubt remember how iconic The Powerpuff Girls were - and Primark has just brought them back.

The daughter of a soldier killed by a German sniper's bullet in the second World War has admitted seeing the start of work on a local war memorial that will bear his name was an emotional moment.

Pregnant asylum seekers and children have been held alongside violent sex criminals in an immigration detention centre, it has emerged.

Dancing On Ice’s finalists want to take on the show’s professionals in a brand new contest.And they believe this could become “the greatest show on ice”.Ex Strictly dancer Brendan Cole has thrown down the gauntlet to the talented skaters.He wants finalists from past series including his current co-stars Regan Gascoigne and Kimberly Wyatt to take part in a very special edition of the ITV series.And he has pitched the idea of pitting the show’s best celebrity skaters against its pros.Brendan said: “I think it would be quite cool to see ex competitors like us coming back and pairing up as a team and seeing how far you can go against the pros.“It will be interesting to see what choreography you can come up with.“As choreographers we all put our own influence on our routines. We don’t necessarily know the ins and outs about how to get in and out of certain things n the ice but we are all creative.”Asked if they would put Olympic champions and TV judges Torvill and Dean into the pros’ team, he laughed: “No.

Sir Rod Stewart has rescued 16 Ukrainian refugees after he was left heartbroken by their plight amid the Russian onslaught.

A crime gang were locked up yesterday for their part in a sophisticated £500,000 car theft spree.

Taylor Hawkins has died at 50 years old, as confirmed by the band’s rep to Variety. His cause of death is currently unknown but his passing was undeniably unexpected as the Foo Fighters had a number of gigs lined up. They were slated to perform in Bogotá, Colombia, for the Festival Estereo Picnic on Friday, March 25, followed by Lollapalooza Brasil on Sunday. It was also just announced that the Foo Fighters were supposed to perform at the Grammys on April 3.

First Dates has told fans that he will be having a hi-tech "robotic" operation as he battles against cancer.Merlin Griffiths, 46, shared the emotional news with fans on social media this week after being given a bowel cancer diagnosis last year.Doctors had told him he had a 75% chance of living beyond five years after they found a 4.5cm (1.7 inch) stage three tumour.The fan favourite from the Channel 4 TV programme is often praised for his calm and friendly presence while nervous participants get to know each other over a drink.Talking about his upcoming surgery, he posted on Twitter: "Operation scheduled. 3 weeks to get my s**t together.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died, the band announced on Twitter late Friday night. He was 50. “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever,” the band wrote.Shortly after the tragic announcement, the band backed out of its scheduled performance at the Picnic Stereo Festival in Bogotá, Colombia.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died at the age of 50.The band shared the heartbreaking news on social media on Friday night, writing in a statement, «The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.

Rita Wilson cut an elegant figure in a flowing silk dress as she walked theAcademy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences'2022 Governors Awards red carpet in Hollywood on Friday.The actress, 65, sported a long red gown with sleeves that draped neatly down her sides and revealed her long arms.It extended upwards in a turtleneck that provided quite a bit of coverage. Several thin necklaces hung loosely down to the middle of her chest.

Real Housewives of Orange County's Jennifer Armstrong has put her sprawling five-bedroom home inNewport Beach, California, which she shares with her husbandRyne Holliday andthree kids, on the market for $5,999,000.The family are said to be looking for a 'fresh start' amid the news they listed their 3,000-square-foot Corona Del Mar property, which was featured onseason 16 of the Bravo reality series, according to Page Six.'Although we are sad to give up the home we just remodeled, we thought it was the perfect time to move back to my childhood neighborhood which has always been my dream,' the reality star, 42, told the outlet. Saying goodbye: Real Housewives of Orange County's Jennifer Armstrong has put her sprawling five-bedroom home in Newport Beach, California, which she shares with her husband Ryne Holliday and three kids, on the market for $5,999,000 She continued: 'We are hoping our new home is a place for a clean slate and fresh start to work on our marriage and family.' Speaking of the mansion, thedermatologist noted it has '180-degree ocean views' ofCatalina Island and San Clemente Island 'in a market where there's no inventory.'Other amenities include, an outdoor fireplace, three bathrooms andbackyard veranda.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died, according to a statement from the band. He was 50 years old.The band announced the news in a statement on social media on March 25.

Taylor Hawkins, the drummer for the Foo Fighters, has died. The band announced it on Twitter.

Incubus have announced a UK headline tour set to take place at arenas across the country this autumn – find ticket information below.Kicking off at Birmingham’s O2 Academy on September 28, the four-date tour includes two performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall, with the other shows taking place in Manchester and Birmingham.The announcement comes a little under two weeks since the band revealed their plans for a US headline tour, beginning this July with Sublime With Rome and The Aquadolls in support.Incubus will commence that stretch on July 24 in West Palm Beach, Florida, undertaking an additional 24 shows across the country that wraps up on September 28 in Cula Vista, California.Tickets for the UK tour go on sale at 9:00am GMT on March 30 – get tickets here.BIRMINGHAM, LONDON, MANCHESTER see you in October ⚡️⚡️⚡️https://t.co/Mm8nVDN10b pic.twitter.com/YgfwjqtrSB— Incubus (@IncubusBand) March 25, 2022SEPTEMBER 2020 Wednesday 28 – Birmingham, O2 Academy Thursday 29 – London, Royal Albert Hall Friday 30 – London, Royal Albert HallOCTOBER 2020 Sunday 2 – Manchester, O2 ApolloLast year, Brandon Boyd and co. celebrated the 20th anniversary of their seminal fourth studio album ‘Morning View’, marking the occasion by returning to the Malibu beach house where it was written and recorded for a livestream concert of the record performed in its entirety.Incubus’ most recent release was 2020’s ‘Trust Fall (Side B)’ EP, a follow-up to 2017’s ‘8’.

Spotify are reportedly set to suspend its service in Russia in response to the country’s newly announced media law.According to Reuters, the streaming platform, which closed its office in Russia indefinitely earlier this month due to Moscow’s “unprovoked attack on Ukraine”, is expected to cease in the country late next month.It comes after Russia introduced a new legislation that makes it illegal to report any event that could discredit the Russian military.“Spotify has continued to believe that it’s critically important to try to keep our service operational in Russia to provide trusted, independent news and information from the region,” the company said in a statement.“Unfortunately, recently enacted legislation further restricting access to information, eliminating free expression, and criminalizing certain types of news puts the safety of Spotify’s employees and the possibility of even our listeners at risk.”Ukraine has been under attack since February 24, when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in the neighbouring country.

Aerosmith have announced that longtime drummer Joey Kramer is taking a “temporary leave of absence” from band.The rock veterans are gearing up to return to the stage after a two-year hiatus when their Deuces Are Wild Las Vegas residency resumes in June for a run of 24 shows.However, they will be without drummer Kramer who is stepping away temporality so that he can “focus his full attention on his family during these uncertain times”.“[Kramer] regrettably made the decision to sit out the band’s concerts in 2022 so he can focus his full attention on his family during these uncertain times,” Aerosmith said in a statement shared with USA Today. “He and the band look forward to his future performances with Aerosmith.”The band said the situation with Kramer is a “temporary leave of absence”, and announced that drum technician Jack Douglas will once again pick up the sticks while Kramer is away.It’s not the first time Kramer has stepped away from Aerosmith. In April 2019, he was forced to sit out of the band after suffering a shoulder injury.

Rolling Stone. Some local reports have suggested that Hawkins was found dead in his hotel room. The band have announced that they won't be performing at Festival Estéreo Picnic in the capital following the tragedy.Devastated fans were in shock after reading the band's statement.One begged: "No.

eruption of a huge volcano has seen a mass evacuation ordered amid fears that a deadly 'volcanic tsunami' may be coming.At around 7.22am local time on Saturday morning, Taal Volcano in the Philippines "generated a short-lived phreatomagmatic burst", according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).This saw the threat level raised from two to three amid ongoing "magmatic unrest".A terrifying warning issued to people in the area now "strongly recommends" a mass evacuation as continued volcanic activity threatens to turn deadly.Taal Volcano is located in the Phillipine's Batangas province, 31 miles south of the capital Manila, and is the second most active volcano in history with 38 recorded explosions. Several of the previous explosions have led to deaths on the surrounding islands.

Temperatures are set to fall off a cliff next week as snow returns to the UK following a brief hot spell.This week saw the hottest day of the year so far as the mercury hit 21C but, as always with our weather, that couldn't last forever. According to advanced weather modelling maps from WX Charts, the white stuff is set to return one day next week as temperatures nosedive.

Manchester United have been handed an apparent boost in their attempts to sign Manuel Akanji from Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund this summer. According to reports, the Swiss defender has rejected a new contract offer and he will leave for around £20million during the upcoming window.