Lanarkshire school is praised by education inspectors - but attainment drops as a result of Covid

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last year, including the the ongoing economics of streaming debate, the resurgence (or not) of the live music industry, the continued increase in song-theft lawsuits, the growing trend of interpolation in pop, and the licensing of music on social media platforms.

Kathy Hilton threw a lavish Christmas party on Saturday night, creating the perfect setting for Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian to celebrate the holidays together. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 63, went all out for her over-the-top A-list soiree where Paris, 41, and Kardashian, 42, brought everyone back to the heyday of their friendship. The iconic heiress posed for some nostalgic pictures with the reality TV megastar before hitting the turntables with Paula Abdul, 60.  Just like old times: Kathy Hilton, 63, threw a lavish Christmas party on Saturday night, creating the perfect setting for Paris Hilton, 41, and Kim Kardashian, 42, to celebrate the holidays together.

A woman has revealed how she gets her entire oven sparkling clean in just five minutes, and you don't even need to buy any expensive cleaning products.

Elon Musk is putting his future as CEO of Twitter in the hands of the platform’s users. The owner of the social network created a poll asking if he should remain at the helm of the company.

JoJo Siwa and Avery Cyrus’ relationship is over after only three months of dating!

Love Actually has been a much loved Christmas romcom hit since its release 20 years ago now, the Mirror reports. However, beady eyed fans on social media have spotted a mistake in one particular famous scene that they now claim has 'ruined' the entire movie for them.

Controversial Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz says she has been suspended from Twitter upon order of its owner, Elon Musk.

Lord Sugar has revealed a twist to The Apprentice when it returns in January - after a trailer for Series 17 was dropped. The first episode is going to take place in Antigua & Barbuda.

People in Lanarkshire can access support through the cost-of-living crisis through a new Scottish Government website.

Gisele Bundchen and her children are enjoying a luxurious winter break.The supermodel whisked kids Ben, 13, and Vivian, 10, away from the warm temperatures of Miami for the warm temperatures of Brazil for the holidays, just two months after her split from quarterback Tom Brady. Sharing photos of their stay at an exclusive resort in Praia Brava Norte-SC, the 42-year-old cover model wrote, 'Recharging with my little ones in the country of my ❤️!' Recharging: Gisele Bundchen, 42, has traveled to her native Brazil for the holiday season 'recharging with my little ones in the country of my ❤️!'Gisele looked very relaxed and makeup free as she looked over the balcony of her suite at the blue waters of the ocean as the sun was rising.  Other photos show the kids splashing in the pool, and hanging out in the play area.The Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life author was able to get in some time for meditation on her balcony, seated in a large round lounge chair and showcasing her toned abs in a gray sports bra and black and white leggings.  Cuddles: One sweet photo showed her cuddling with daughter Vivian, 10, in her lap Her long blonde hair was styled in natural looking loose curls. She was wearing the same outfit when she posed for a picture in which she shaped her hands into a heart. The Sejaa Pure Skincare founder generously served up some snaps of the delicious looking food the family was partaking, including some traditional Brazilian dishes, along with abundant servings of fruit and pastries, as well as some rich looking truffle candies.  Social media: Gisele shared the envy-inducing photos on social media Sunday Meditation: The Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life author was able to get in some time for meditation on

With Christmas day now only just a week away, the shops are bustling with last minute shoppers who are desperate to get their hands on any gifts they can in one final frenzy. However, it's likely that with the big day only around the corner there is not much left to choose from, the Mirror reports.

It got emotional on Saturday Night Live this weekend as another longtime cast member of the late-night sketch comedy series is saying goodbye.

Five years later, Antonela was devastated when her best friend Ursula Notz died in a car accident.Lionel did not hesitate to catch a flight to go back to Argentina to support his long-time love after the tragedy.Antonela then went on to enrol at university to study humanities and social sciences at the National University of Rosario.She then began postgraduate studies in dentistry, which she eventually dropped out of so she could be with Lionel in Barcelona.Lionel finally married model Antonela in 2017 in a ceremony that was billed as Argentina's "wedding of the century".The event took place at the plush City Centre Hotel and Casino in their hometown Rosario.The couple now have three children together, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.Lionel has previously given fans an insight into his admiration for his wife in a rare interview where he discussed his family life.Asked what he admires most about Antonela, Messi told MARCA: "The truth is that (I admire) everything."She has many good qualities: how she gets by on a daily basis; her personality; she is always in a good mood, and she always faces up to problems in an admirable way."She is a very intelligent person who is great in all aspects of life."Thiago, despite his age as he will turn seven now, is a very mature and very intelligent person.

Scotland’s Deputy First Minster has said the budget he laid out to parliament on Thursday was “bleak” and the delivery of public services will likely require reform.

A Lanarkshire musician has released a Christmas song with a heart-warming message of togetherness.

Victoria Beckham has revealed her husband David was "heartbroken" after their daughter Harper was recently embarrassed by her parents on the school run.

“Thank you Melinda for showing  everyone a brighter way.” (sic)Jonathanshaw74 added: “Some people don't like seeing others happy, and successful, also they're easily manipulated to follow which ever spin the media wants to put on it. It's sad.” (sic)Loose Women star Denise Welch simply stated: “Me too xx.”But Denise was not the only Loose Women panellist to voice their favourable opinion on the couple after watching the series.Fern Britton revealed yesterday that her view on the couple has "softened" as she lashed out at the media coverage about them.In a candid Twitter post, the former This Morning host accused newspapers of running a “campaign of negativity”.She wrote: “I may be a voice in the wilderness here, but my view on the #Sussexes has softened.“The newspapers did run a campaign of negativity with added lies.“The #wales’ are stuck in a world of strange rules and furious to be left without #H&M support.“#TheKing not knowing how to fix it,” the broadcaster concluded.

The impact of a living kidney donation on those coping with kidney failure has been highlighted as part of a new drive.

Ahead of Saturday night's new episode, Saturday Night Live took to social media to announce Cecily Strong's imminent exit from the show.In a carousel post showing an image of a cue card that said 'We'll miss you, Cecily!' the official Instagram account captioned: 'Tonight we send off one of the best to ever do it.'It comes after the comedian, 38, starred on the long-running program for eleven seasons.  Sendoff: Ahead of Saturday night's new episode, Saturday Night Live took to social media to announce Cecily Strong's imminent exit from the showStrong's final appearance coincides with Austin Butler's night as host and Lizzo's turn as the musical guest.The Springfield, Illinois native joined SNL in 2012, and became a hit with audiences with roles like The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation with at a Party. She also distinguished herself with a memorable impersonation of Fox News opinion host Judge Jeanine Pirro.Although she's leaving her beloved NBC family, she'll still be working closely with SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels.