Labour MSP slams Scottish Government over NHS Lanarkshire waiting times

Hüsker Dü bassist Greg Norton has been diagnosed with cancer, the musician has disclosed on social media.“At the beginning of June, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer,” Norton wrote in a post on Facebook last Friday (July 1). “My doctors at the Mayo Clinic believe I have excellent odds, but we need to get in right away and move forward with treatment and surgery.”Norton went on to say that his band, UltraBomb, has cancelled planned tour dates in the UK and would be postponing North American dates, in order to allow him “time to recover and return in full force”.Friends of Norton have launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist with his medical costs.

KARD have unveiled their stirring cover of BTS’ 2017 single ‘Spring Day’.The quartet performed their rendition of BTS’ ‘Spring Day’ during their recent appearance  on South Korean music programme Yoo Heeyeol’s Sketchbook. While its arrangement remained true to the original, the co-ed group brought a new spin to the favourite track.“Snowflakes fall down / And fall apart little by little / I miss you (I miss you) / I miss you (I miss you),” harmonise BM, J.Seph, Somin and Jiwoo on the chorus.“Because we are seen as a performance group, we don’t have many chances to show more earnest songs. Today, we wanted a sing a more emotional song for you, so we’ve prepared a song called ‘Spring Day’ by BTS,” shared vocalist Somin. Elsewhere during the episode, the quartet also put on a powerful performance of their latest title track ‘Ring The Alarm’, from their new mini-album ‘Re:’.

Crosby, Stills and Nash is back on Spotify after the musicians initially removed all of their music earlier this year in solidarity with Neil Young.Back in February, Crosby, Stills & Nash joined a growing number of acts who demanded that their music be removed from Spotify amid the COVID controversy involving Joe Rogan.Members of the disbanded folk supergroup, which when joined by Neil Young were known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, supported Young who in January said that he wanted all his music pulled from the streaming platform.Young took aim at controversial podcaster Joe Rogan – a prominent skeptic of the COVID vaccine who has a $100million exclusivity contract with Spotify – pointing out the widespread misinformation shared through his podcast The Joe Rogan Experience.In February, Crosby, Stills and Nash said: “We support Neil and we agree with him that there is dangerous disinformation being aired on Spotify’s Joe Rogan podcast. While we always value alternate points of view, knowingly spreading disinformation during this global pandemic has deadly consequences.

Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis has revealed that she has been diagnosed with high-functioning autism.

Love Island's Gemma Owen is left fuming after Luca kisses another girl during a challenge on Monday night's show. Things are getting complicated on Love Island, after Casa Amor finally opened up, with the girls entering the separate villa and meeting six new guys. The original male Islanders also got a treat as six new girls entered the main villa, and they wasted no time in getting to know the boys.

Yazmin Oukhellou's mother has rushed to her hospital bedside in Turkey after she suffered serious injuries in a horror car crash that left one dead.The Only Way Is Essex star, 28, and her on-and-off again boyfriend Jake McLean had been driving in Bodrum, Turkey on Sunday 4 July when their car crashed off a cliff. Jake, who is thought to have been was at the wheel, sadly died after the crash and Yazmin was taken to hospital where she remains in critical condition. A source told Daily Mail: 'It's a complete tragedy and a total loss of life.

Stephanie Davis has shared her relief at finally getting a diagnosis after years of trying to self-medicate her crippling anxiety with alcohol. The former Hollyoaks star has now told a stint in rehab led to her being diagnosed with high functioning autism at the age of 26.

Tracee Ellis Ross looked stylish and sexy in new images shared to her Instagram account on Sunday.As she enjoyed a pool day with friends the 49-year-old Black-ish alum stunned in a strapless green bikini that highlighted her curves.She matched a cream and green trucker hat to her swimwear as she snapped a mirror selfie. Hot! Tracee Ellis Ross looked stylish and sexy in new images shared to her Instagram account on SundayThe actress and entrepreneur, who's the daughter of Diana Ross andRobert Ellis Silberstein, pulled her thick, curly hair into a low bun.The freckled beauty swiped on a hot pink shade of lipstick to complement her bright look.

Kourtney Kardashian showed off her midriff in a sultry new mirror selfie as she slowly resumed posting to social media following her husbandTravis Barker's recent hospitalization.Less than 24 hours after breaking her silence about the 46-year-old drummer's'life threatening' bout with pancreatitis, the reality star, 42, posted a sexy snap of herself wearing a black sports bra and matching sweatpants.Additionally, the Poosh founder reposted a meme, to her Instagram Story, which read: '4th of July has been cancelled due to a shortage of independence. Sincerely, Women.' Stunner: Kourtney Kardashian showed off her midriff in a sultry new mirror selfie as she slowly resumed posting to social media following her husband Travis Barker's recent hospitalizationShe was alluding to theU.S.

The so-called King of Miami,David Grutman, is celebrating his 47th birthday on Sunday, July 3.And by being aglobally renowned innovator and entrepreneur in the hospitality field, and founder of Groot Hospitality in Miami, Grutman has partied with some of the most high-profile celebrities across the world.So it makes perfect sense that a slew of birthday wishes started flowing in to Grutman's Instagram Stories, which includes two old friends, Kim Kardashian and younger sister Khloe Kardashian. Birthday boy: Dave Grutman received a slew of happy birthday messages on social media, including from old friends Kim and Khloe Kardashian; thehospitality impresario is seen in 2018'Happy birthday to the king of Miami @davegrutman Love you!' Kim, 41, gushed in her birthday message to Grutman, who's the owner and partner in several Miami-based restaurants and night clubs.She also shared a photo of the hospitality impresario wrapping his arms around the reality star and entrepreneur as they both flash beaming smiles.

Lori Harvey spent the weekend in New Orleans for Essence Fest, taking to Instagram to share her love for New Orleans cuisine.The 25-year-old model took to Instagram on Sunday, sharing snaps from her New Orleans trip over the weekend.She was seen rocking the denim look while speaking on stage at the Essence Festival of Culture at theErnest N. Morial Convention Center on Friday.

Khloe Kardashian channeled her inner Barbie when she wore a bright pink latex mini dress for her birthday.The radiant reality star turned 38 on June 27, but she decided to dazzle the internet with a bold Barbie-esque photoshoot on Sunday (July 3).Khloe poured her killer curves into a clingy pink latex mini dress that could barely contain her famous figure and enviable assets.READ MORE:Khloe Kardashian confesses to nose job as she praises surgeon for 'perfect nose'The model looked every bit the part as Barbie with her lush cropped blonde hair which fell onto her shoulders.She seemed to be having a blast as she beamed for the camera and threw up peace signs in front of an eye-catching pink-themed balloon display which read: "Happy Birthday Khloe, Love You."The glowing mum looked all dolled up for the birthday bash with lush lashes and a healthy coating of lippy.The Good American founder paraded her endless legs in the curve-hugging dress and wore a pair of pink high heels which perfectly matched the pink theme.She kept accessories low key with a stylishly simple heart necklace on her neck.Khloe was joined by her adorable four-year-old True Thomspon, who mirrored her mum in a sparkling pink dress.Taking to Instagram, Khloe admitted some struggles when it came to catching the perfect picture with your excitable young ones.She said: "Thank you all so incredibly much for all of the birthday love... I have been overwhelmed with love and blessings and I am so beyond thankful.

Nigerian police in Ondo Town were stunned to find the hostages locked in the tiny cell beneath the Whole Bible Believers Church, which they had reportedly been told to stay in.Some of the hostages had been locked in the room for a period of many months.READ MORE: Queen sees her role ‘reduced’ as Palace aides downplay significance of schedule changePolice suspicions were first raised when a mother reported her children missing as she thought they were at church.They would eventually find that 26 children, eight teenagers and 43 adults were trapped in the cell.Police have arrested the church's pastor David Anifowoshe, and his deputy and are now investigating claims of suspected mass abduction.Police press officer Funmilayo Odunlami said: "Preliminary investigation revealed that one Pastor Josiah Peter Asumosa, an assistant pastor in the church, was the one who told the members that Rapture will take place in April, but later said it has been changed to September 2022 and told the young members to obey only their parents in the Lord."To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.READ NEXT:Worst parking fail ever that 'looks like Top Gear challenge gone badly wrong'One dead as flame-shooting 350mph 'Jet Truck' explodes in fireball and flies 300ftAustralian drug lord on the run for his life as 'death by firing squad' loomsDJ in 'haunting' error as they play Ed Sheeran song for wheelchair-bound prom queenWoman's chilling last words seconds before she was ripped to shreds by shark on holiday

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent was quick to scold a camera operator for a shoddy bit of filming while covering Mike Tindall’s charity bike ride.The royal has been raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease after his dad was diagnosed two decades ago.He’s headed off from Lake Geneva on a six-day cycle headed for Nice, and departed live on air accompanied by a gang of Lycra-clad pals.READ MORE: Naga Munchetty left heartbroken as she reveals family suffered heartbreaking lossBut Sally was less than impressed by the camera work, originally done by Mike on a selfie stick before being passed over to a waiting crowd member - who failed to film the group leaving, and instead pointed the lens at the cloudy sky.Before leaving, Mike joked: “This is where I fall off… actually, we’ll get someone to hold it whilst we set off, how about that?”Sally quipped back: “Don’t worry, you’re live on BBC One, it doesn’t matter if you fall off!”As the camera was passed over, she commented: “Off they go… Come on camera person, where are we?”Jon added: “I think the camera person is showing Carol [Kirkwood] the state of the clouds.” “Yeah,” Sally agreed, before hinting: “I also think maybe they’re subdued after whatever that refreshment was last night.”Mike had admitted that they hadn't had the best start to the trip, telling Jon and Sally: "We didn't start particularly well last night, we maybe went to the wrong choice of fluid last night...

The atmosphere was electric in Bolton town centre for the annual Ironman event as locals and family members flocked in to support the athletes. Victoria Square gave a warm welcome to the runners, who completed a marathon length swim, cycle and run.

A vital hospice could be forced to close services if it is not able to raise £2 million in order to build a new centre bosses say.

Chung Ha has released the tracklist for her forthcoming album ‘Bare & Rare’, which is set to include a collaboration with BIBI.Today (July 4), the K-pop idol unveiled tracklist of part one of her upcoming sophomore studio album ‘Bare & Rare’ on Twitter. The record will feature eight tracks, including the title track ‘Sparkling’, as well as a collaboration with 88rising singer-songwriter BIBI on ‘Crazy Like You’.According to the tracklist, ‘Crazy Like You’ will feature lyrics co-written by both Chung Ha and BIBI.

TWICE member Nayeon has become the first-ever K-pop soloist to enter the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 with her debut mini-album ‘IM NAYEON’.Yesterday (July 3), Billboard released the latest Billboard 200 albums chart (dated July 9), where the TWICE singer’s solo record debuted at Number 7 on the weekly chart. Nayeon had made her solo debut on June 24 with her self-titled mini-album, which was led by the title track ‘POP!’.‘IM NAYEON’ had earned 57,000 equivalent album units for the week ending June 30, 52,000 of which comprised album sales.

The Queen 's official duties have been scaled back as Buckingham Palace has formally rewritten the 96 year old monarch's role. The move marks the first time Her Majesty's role has been altered significantly for the first time in nearly a decade.

Echoes Of The Rainbow screenwriter and director Alex Law Kai-yum has died. The Hong Kong filmmaker passed away in hospital on Saturday; no cause of death was given. He was 69.

Madonna, 63, has recalled nearly being arrested in 1990 during her Blonde Ambition tour due to the explicit dance moves she performed to her hit Like A Virgin.The singer was "threatened" with arrest and even had her shows at the Vatican that year cancelled.Madonna took to Instagram to share a snapshot of her Like A Virgin performance on her 1990 tour.The tour generated controversy due to its use of Catholic imagery and sexual content, especially with the explicit dance moves during the Like A Virgin performance.The singer wrote in view of her 18.4 million followers: "Police threatened to arrest me three times as I travelled around the world performing Like A Virgin - during the Blonde Ambition tour."The Vatican cancelled all my shows in Rome! See how I paved the road for b*****s?"Her shows in Italy were cancelled due to a private association of Roman Catholics who called for a boycott of the shows in Rome and Turin.This was due to Madonna using simulated masturbation in her Like A Virgin choreography that included her groping herself as well as humping a bed during the live performance.Pope John Paul II urged the public and the Christian community at the time not to attend the tour, as he called it "One of the most satanic shows in the history of humanity".Due to this controversy, Madonna held a press conference in Rome's Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport defending her much loved tour.She said: "I am Italian American and proud of it...The tour in no way hurts anybody's sentiments."It's for open minds and gets them to see sexuality in a different way."Their own and others [...] Like theater, [Blonde Ambition] asks questions, provokes thought and takes you on an emotional journey, portraying good and bad, light and dark,