Lanarkshire charity for elderly forced to scrap January programme of events

Spoiler alert: Don’t read if you haven’t seen the latest episode of “Grey’s Anatomy”.

Plans to create a coastal holiday park in Ardrossan have been submitted to North Ayrshire Council.

Caitriona Balfe has revealed the names of the actors she would cast as the older versions of Claire and Jamie Fraser in Outlander.

A super-tough Dundee schoolgirl is quickly fighting her way to the top of the world’s kickboxing charts.

Council tax across South Lanarkshire will rise by 2.5 per cent as the new budget has been confirmed.

If there's one date you don't want to forget, it's Mother's Day.

Miley Cyrus has shared her support for the situation in Ukraine, saying she is “standing in solidarity with everyone” there following the Russian invasion yesterday (February 25).The country has officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation, according to BBC News.In a statement on Twitter, Cyrus, who filmed her 2019 music video ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’ in Kyiv, shared her support with Ukraine saying the news was “heartbreaking.”Cyrus wrote: “I had the most incredible experience filming ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’ in Kyiv and will be forever grateful to the local community who welcomed me with open arms.“There are local reports that at least 40 Ukrainians have been killed already, and this conflict can lead to many more deaths, another refugee crisis with so many forced to flee their homes and more.“I am standing in solidarity with everyone in Ukraine who is affected by this attack and with our global community who is calling for an immediate end to this violence.”pic.twitter.com/XTzqwJdgl2— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) February 24, 2022Since Cyrus’ post last night (February 24), Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky has said that 137 people had been killed, with 316 more wounded.Troops from Russia crossed the Crimea border into Ukraine on Thursday, after President Vladimir Putin gave the order for his invasion to begin.The actions of Putin, who has claimed that Russia does not intend to occupy Ukraine and that his country’s actions amount to a “special military operation”, have drawn widespread condemnation from across the globe.US President Joe Biden has pledged “severe” sanctions on Russia, saying in a

A Perth woman is hoping to lead the rejuvenation of the Fair City’s St John Street with plans to open activity and arts hubs at two former prime retail units.

DEALSSpirit Music Group has acquired a big old stake in the recording royalties – including from those always fun neighbouring rights – of country musician Jason Aldean. “It’s cool that a company like Spirit, that’s been around so long, has taken on my music catalogue”, says Aldean. “It’s something really important to me, so I’m glad it’ll be looked after”.Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia has announced a partnership with Lateral Management’s publishing arm Vertical Rights.

It turns out that Jay-Z may as yet get millions of dollars in allegedly unpaid royalties from the perfume company he collaborated with back in 2013.That collaboration resulted in a lacklustre perfume product but some eventful and at times entertaining litigation. Fragrance firm Parlux sued Jay-Z in 2016 alleging that the rapper failed to fulfil his commitments to promote the Gold Jay-Z perfume brand, ultimately resulting in millions of dollars in losses.There were plenty of twists and turns in the resulting legal battle as the Jay-Z side tried to prevent Parlux’s lawyers from getting access to the rapper’s work diary, while also objecting to the recording of a deposition.

THE Dog House viewers were left reaching for the tissues after one owner was forced to give up their beloved border collie. During the heartbreaking instalment of the canine rehoming programme, the owner was left in tears after giving up their energetic pooch, Margot.

CELEBRITY BIG Brother star Chloe Goodman has welcomed her second child with fiancé Grant Hall. The Ex On The Beach alum announced that she's given birth to a son following a "few complications" during her labour.

Who were the most successful recording artists on a global basis in 2021? BTS of course. You all knew that already, obviously. But now we have confirmation from the good people at the International Federation Of The Phonographic Industry who have done some maths.The trade body has handed the K-pop group its Global Recording Artist Of The Year Award which is, in case you wondered, awarded based on “an artist’s or group’s worldwide performance across digital and physical music formats during the year, from streams to vinyl, and covers their entire body of work”.IFPI actually does the maths to work out a top ten of the most successful recording artists each year, with whoever is in the number one spot getting the Global Recording Artist Of The Year Award.

Former Dillinger Escape Plan frontman Greg Puciato announced earlier this week that he will release his new solo album, ‘Mirrorcell’, this summer. Along with that news comes first single ‘Lowered’, featuring Reba Meyers of Code Orange.“When Reba came to the studio we had, like, zero vocals for that song”, he says of the new track.

TODAY'S episode of Lorraine was thrown into chaos as not one but TWO guests' interviews were derailed by errors. Firstly Busted's Matt Willis was forced to miss his studio slot after getting stuck in a traffic jam, before Jason Manford's WiFi went down as he was about to chat to host Lorraine Kelly.

“IT’S a relief,” Robert Pattinson said with a sigh as he appeared on the red carpet with co-star Zoe Kravitz for the premiere of The Batman. For while superhero fans can now enjoy the long-awaited three-hour movie, R-Patz had to endure three YEARS of chaotic filming to make it. At the London screening at Waterloo’s BFI IMAX cinema on Wednesday, he explained: “For (director) Matt Reeves, this is five years.

The Simpsons predicted the Russia/Ukraine crisis.The animated series is known to have spookily foreshadowed a number of real life events years before their inception - including 9/11, Donald Trump's presidency and the coronavirus pandemic.

Kanye West has released his ‘Donda 2’ album. Probably. I mean, he’s put out a sixteen track album which is called ‘Donda 2’.

Market leading potato brand, Albert Bartlett, has launched an initiative to help those looking to get fit in 2022.

A Lanarkshire project delivering a therapeutic programme on the negative impact of alcohol has received welcome funding support.

North Lanarkshire’s recently opened Lanternhouse welcomed Stuart McDonald MP through its doors for a tour of the performing arts venue.