Joiner crushed by 20-tonne excavator in 'easily preventable' death

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent REinvent International sales has closed deals on genre titles from its Chills label, including “Dark Windows,” “Leave” and “Shadow Island,” ahead of the EFM. “Dark Windows,” Alex Herron’s English-language horror thriller, has been sold to the MENA region (ENL / Empire Network Ltd) and Latin America (Gussi). The movie tells the story of teenagers involved in a car crash who decide to stay at a summerhouse in the U.S. countryside to work through their grief and start being stalked by a masked man. “Dark Windows” stars Annie Hamilton (The Wolf of Snow Hollow, Inventing Anna), Anna Bullard, Rory Alexander, Joel Saemundsson and Morten Holst.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Best Friend Forever has boarded Ramata-Toulaye Sy’s debut feature “Banel & Adama,” a lushly lensed Senegalese female emancipation drama. Now in post, the movie is expected to have its world premiere later this year. ‘Banel & Adama’ is set a remote village of Northern Senegal where Banel and Adama are fiercely in love. Longing for a home of their own, they have decided to live apart from their families. When Adama refuses his blood duty as future chief and informs the village council of his intentions, the whole community is disrupted and chaos ensues. Sy studied at France’s prestigious film school La Femis and previously directed the short film “Astel” which played at Toronto, New Directors/New Films and Clermont, where it won the Special Jury award, among 80 festivals to date. Ramata, meanwhile, previously co-wrote “Our Lady of the Nil” which played at Toronto, and “Sibel” which played at Locarno and Toronto.

Yungblud began his 2023 world tour in Wales last night (February 16) – see official images, fan-shot footage and the full setlist below.The Doncaster artist – real name Dominic Harrison – took to the stage at Cardiff International Arena in support of his self-titled third studio album, which came out last September.Kicking off his 20-song set with ’21st Century Liability’ (the title track from his 2018 debut record), Yungblud treated the crowd to cuts from across his entire discography (per Setlist.FM).The theatric gig began with a big screen displaying a moody black-and-white rain visual as storm sound effects played out over the PA. Eventually, Harrison appeared in silhouette before large wings emerged from his back.When the curtain dropped, the star repeatedly instructed the crowd “jump!” while a huge pyro display was unleashed.

A Scots spy in Berlin who sold secrets to Russia has been jailed for more than 13 years for betraying his country and colleagues.

A man was left covered in blood in a Lanarkshire prison after his attacker beat him up with a pool cue.

Millions of people across Scotland, England and Wales claiming disability benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Social Security Scotland are set for a 10.1 per cent pay rise this year which will be completely tax-free.

The family of Bruce Willis revealed on Thursday that the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in an emotional social media post.

Scotland is known for its many historical buildings, from breathtaking castles to cathedrals and abbeys.

Emiliano De Pablos Athens-based company Stefi Productions is developing mini-series project “Letters to Leonard,” a real life inspired drama that explores events in the personal relationship between legendary conductors Leonard Bernstein and Greece’s Dimitris Mitropoulos. Described as a story about friendship, love, betrayal and the passion for music, the series has been co-created by Pierros Andrakakos, whose credits take in directing Antenna Studios’ series “Save Me,” plus servng as an assistant director on Universal Pictures’ “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” and Paramount Pictures’ “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life.”  Also co-creator and the series’ producer, Giorgos Linardakis is known for his work as line producer on Greek TV series such as “Agapi Paranomi” and “Voices in Deep.” 

Lego has unveiled a BTS-themed set based on the video for the K-pop group’s 2000 track ‘Dynamite’ which has been designed by two super-fans of Lego, one of whom is also a super-fan of BTS.“Sing, song the night away as you build this 749 piece Lego set and uncover authentically recreated details that mirror scenes from the iconic music video”, says an official blurb. “Customers can now combine at-home karaoke sessions with brick building and immerse themselves in a world of disco, donuts and dynamic dance moves”.“But the set wouldn’t be complete without the biggest South Korean boy band in the world – who are now also available in Lego minifigure form for the first time”, said blurb continues.

APPOINTMENTSTalent management company YMU has appointed NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino to the role of Group Chair. “I knew instantly I had found that person when I met Linda”, says CEO Mary Bekhait.

Police have issued an appeal for help to track down a wanted man from Tameside.

Good Morning Britain has come under fire after discussing South Park's fresh dig at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have become the latest inspiration for an episode of the US cartoon, which features a copy of a book entitled Waaagh, following the release of Harry's book, Spare.

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Salford.

Supermarket giant Aldi has donated 1000 activity books to The Boghall Drop In Centre in Bathgate to help keep children who are most in need entertained during the school holidays.

As Storm Otto wreaks havoc across the country, photographs have revealed the shocking impact as trees blocked a number of routes and roofs caved in on properties.

John Swinney has said the SNP needed "fresh perspective" on how to build support for Scottish independence.

If there’s one thing we live for, it’s celebs showing off their lavish holidays and celebrations on social media. Most recently, it was Ronan Keating and his wife’s Storm’s turn, and boy, they did not disappoint one bit. The Boyzone star and his Australian brand ambassador wife took a trip to Paris over the weekend to celebrate Valentine’s, and it looks as if the pair had the absolute time of their lives.

Sam Smith has been branded "demonic" and "evil" by a screaming stranger as they strolled through New York City's Central Park, a shocking video clip has shown.The singer, 30, was minding their own business when the unidentified woman started shouting: "Sam Smith belongs in hell, you demonic, twisted, sick b****d." The individual then tells Sam to stay away from children, adding: "You sick motherf***** Sam Smith, you’re evil." As Sam continued to ignore the abuse, a second person joins in who can be heard yelling about the illuminati. After the video began spreading on social media, fans were quick to jump to the musician's defence, with one writing: "WOW, I have no words but I’m so sorry @samsmith." Another added: "The evil one here is not Sam Smith.The hate is just eating up her soul" while a third wrote: "It hurts my heart seeing the abuse Sam Smith is being subjected to, for simply *existing*.