NHS dental recovery plan needs polished up, say Ayrshire MSPs

Gogglebox fans were extremely surprised to discover that show favourites Pete and Sophie Sandiford and related to Chuckle Brothers duo, Paul and Barry Elliott. Siblings Pete and Sophie are well-loved for their banter on the Channel 4 show, and many Gogglebox viewers hadn’t realised they’ve inherited their humour from their great uncles, Paul and Barry.The comedy double act were well-known faces on British television following the release of popular BBC children’s programme ChuckleVision, which first aired in 1987. As well as ChuckleVision, the two brothers featured on shows like The Good Old Days and The Freddie Starr Showcase, as well as carrying out a stage tour in 2010 titled An Audience with the Chuckle Brothers.

EXCLUSIVE: Tomorrow, on its 101st day of release, Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home will reach the rare domestic box office milestone of $800M, becoming one of only three movies to do so in Hollywood history after 2015’s Star Wars: Force Awakens ($936.6M) and 2019’s Avengers: Endgame ($858.3M).

J.K. Rowling answered Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday for his linking her cancellation for anti-transgender comments with Russia’s sanctions.

Lullaby” and “Utama,” shot on an awe-inspiring Bolivian Altiplano, swept the board at a historic, 25th Málaga Film Festival which said a lot about the current state of the Spanish film industry. Running March 18-26, the Festival proved a vibrant affair, galvanised by renewed interest in the Spanish cinema after a buoyant reception for its major movies at Berlin, as well as the joy of proving the first time many industry attendees had seen each other in person in two years and backing from Spain’s AVS Hub plan for a vastly larger industry presence. In Alauda Ruiz de Azúa’s “Lullaby,” coming after Sundance hit “Piggy” and Carla Simón’s Berlin Golden Bear triumph “Alcarrás,” Spain would look to have a third art pic breakout in just the first three months of 2022, all driven by a young generation of women cineastes, directors and producers. Carlota Pereda’s “Piggy” uses quite brilliantly a plus-size girl’s complicity with a serial killer to force home to audiences the terrifying hatred inspiredly bullying.

Popular soap Emmerdale is facing a fresh race row following the apparent firing of a security guard. The security guard was reportedly fired following claims he had ranted about the Qur’an and had allegedly insulted a group of Chinese tourists. The Sun reports that former soldier Duane Gardner, 49, was fired from his security role at the ITV soap following a disciplinary panel hearing.

Dancing on Ice stars are set to attempt their most dangerous moves yet in Sunday's final (March 27).Kimberly Wyatt, Brendan Cole and Regan Gascoigne want to make it the best one in show history.They are going all out to impress fans — even if that means risking serious injury on live TV.Pussycat Doll Kimberly, 40, is set to tackle a move with skating partner Mark Hanretty, 37, that is so dangerous she could end up smashing her head onto the ice.She said: “I have been working on doing a kick over Mark’s head in one routine. In training, there have been times when it’s not been going right and I’ve been falling forward with my head going towards the ice.“That feels quite dangerous. It’s very scary.”Regan, 26, will be facing his fears with a spectacular stunt above the ice.He said: “I’m starting one of my routines on a stage that’s six feet high and I’ll be flipped around above it.“We want to create amazing routines.

dog was killed in a tragic accident. According to Belfast Live, Archie, a Beagle-Harrier, was being walked while wearing a harness clipped to a KONG brand lead.

Formula One legend Michael lost control of his Haas car and smashed into the barriers at around 170mph. Concern was rife amongst the paddock until it was confirmed that he was alright.Speaking to Sky Sports, team principle Guenther Steiner revealed Schumacher had spoken to mum Corinna before he was taken to hospital for precautionary checks. He said: "I didn’t speak with him directly.

Kate Middleton immerses herself in the local cuisine while eating conch during the final day of her Caribbean tour with husband Prince William.

It has been 20 years since Halle Berry became the first black woman to win the Best Actress award at the Oscars and every winner since then has been a white woman.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway viewers were left bemused during the latest edition of the ITV show as the hosts told the wrong family they've won a holiday.The Geordie duo were back on our screens on Saturday (March 26) night and take a week off last weekend due to the Six Nations.They were on top form and the show was filled to the brim with famous guests and competition giveaways.However, the happiest minute of the week segment didn't go quite to plan.The feel-good part of the show sees Ant and Dec give out takeaway giveaways to deserving guests in the studio audience and as well as viewers at home.It usually all goes to plan but the wrong family appeared on screen as Dec gave away a holiday.He said: "Stand by in Lancashire because we're coming to you Robert and Donna Rowland."The show then went live into the living room of a very confused family.A man and women were sitting watching the show with two young children sitting on each of their laps.Dec continued: "Now your son Adam and his wife Sarah are in the armed forces and are deployed all over the world."So you're always stepping in to take care of your granddaughter Penny.

Holly Willoughby - and fellow This Morning host Phillip Schofield - are truly like when the cameras aren't rolling.The former Gladiator, now Britain's favourite female TV doctor, scarcely finds time to chat with them in the studio, but has still hailed the pair as hugely supportive, revealing even when she's not saying a single word, Holly is skilled at giving her a "verbal hug".Zoe also admitted Holly, who previously studied Psychology, is excellent at the "art" of making her feel at ease, even when she's battling nerves about addressing the entire nation on the show."[Holly and Phil] are so amazing [to work with].They're so professional, but they're also very warm and friendly," Zoe praised."We don't have much time to chat because when I'm actually sat with them, it might be an ad break or something [and] you might have two minutes before it's back to live on air," she lamented."However they're always very nice and they've always been very supportive since I started on This Morning."Zoe confessed it was the award shows and parties when the trio have the opportunity to "actually get to know each other and have a little bit of chat"."Holly is exactly as you would imagine, she gives you that little verbal hug and a little warm smile," she elaborated.The warmth also extends to when Zoe is on air, with the TV doctor explaining: "I do feel quite nervous at times and I feel like when I am nervous, they pick up on it."[In that situation] they're just so friendly, they just make you feel welcome and once you're having a chat with them, you forget all about the cameras and the people watching at home."They're very good at the art of doing that, and the art of feeling like you're just having a conversation with them."Zoe has also

Twitter today that Piers Morgan has invited her to appear on his new show Uncensored after the tragic death of her son.She went on to share her brutal rejection email to Piers, which made reference to both Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Sinead, 55, took to Twitter today to share a screenshot of the email he sent to the former Good Morning Britain host in view of her 51,300 followers on her second Twitter account OhSineady.She captioned the image: “Piers Morgan's been trying to get me on his breakfast show since Shaney died. “Here's what I emailed him in response: Hopefully you'll chortle your tea out your nose.”In the email she penned: “Hi Piers, I think it's best I don't do your show because of the irresistible temptation I would have to point out that you're dying to be b***s deep in Meghan Markle so bad it's driven you crazy.“And that your dislike of Prince Harry is down to his being b***s deep in her ten times a day.“It being the case that if you were ever to get near her, which would never happen, you'd last ten seconds: and that would be that for ten days.”Piers, 56, responded a couple of hours later in an amused tone in view of his 7.9 million followers.Retweeting her, he wrote: “Hi Sinead, a delight to hear from you and I did indeed chortle my tea out of my nose.“Three things… A) I haven't hosted a breakfast show for a year. “B) I actually fancy you, not Meghan.Think it's the GI Jane hair thing. “C) I was so sorry about your son. Hope you're OK.”Express.co.uk has contacted Piers Morgan’s representatives for further comment.Twitter users appeared divided as they took to the comments section to voice their own opinions on the interaction.Simon Jordan wrote: “Sinead wins ...

Snoop Dogg has revealed that he’s currently in talks with K-pop titans BTS about recording a collaboration.Speaking yesterday (March 25) on the red carpet of his and Kelly Clarkson‘s American Song Contest, the rapper confirmed he and BTS are working together.“I’m going to let them tell you about it,” he told The A.V. Club, before adding: “It’s official like a referee with a whistle. I love that entertainment world.

Space Jam: A New Legacy and the Netflix version of the Princess Diana Broadway musical, Diana, took home the most Golden Raspberry Awards at this year’s event.The 42nd annual awards – also known as the Razzies – is a tongue-in-cheek response to the Oscars which honours the worst films of the year. Recent winners include Cats, The Emoji Movie, and Sia‘s autism drama Music.Diana: The Musical, which made Cats “look like a masterpiece”, according to a Razzies press release, won in five categories, including Worst Picture and Worst Screenplay.It also picked up “tacky, gold-spray-painted statuettes” for Worst Actress (Jeanna de Waal as Princess of Wales), Worst Supporting Actress (Judy Kaye in a dual role), Worst Director (Christopher Ashley).Another big winner was Space Jam: A New Legacy, the follow-up to the Michael Jordan-starring 1996 film. More of a remake than a sequel, a Razzies press release referred to the Lebron James-starring film as a 115 minute commercial for all things WarnerMedia.

One of Scotland's best-loved authors says a Lanarkshire park is one of his favourite places.

Amy Schumer has never been one to hold back from having some pretty difficult conversations, especially around her health and body. The 40-year-old comedian has been open about everything from her liposuction surgery, her IVF journey, her endometriosis diagnosis, and so much more over the years. But apparently, there is one “big secret” that she has been keeping ever since she was a child.

Body language expert Perez spills the tea on Kim Kardashian! This and much more on our latest podcast! CLICK HERE to watch this episode of The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker!

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorSaint Laurent has entered the Oscar party race.The legendary French fashion house held its first pre-Oscar soiree on Friday night. Hosted by Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello, the evening began with a VIP dinner for about 50 people at the Harvey house, a John Lautner-designed architectural gem in Los Feliz owned by Mitch Glazer and Kelly Lynch. A late-night reception for about 150 included a performance from indie band Wet Leg and waiters who passed around steak tar tar on potato chips and tomato crostini.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticPeople make documentaries about all kinds of things: some slight and silly, others educational or emotional. But if you want to be nominated for an Oscar in the doc short category, it’s best to zero in on an issue the Academy can get behind, like homelessness, bullying and confronting prejudice.

birthday! Songstress, actress, and originator of diva status Diana Ross turns 78 years young today. Since her early Motown days as 1/3 of The Supremes, crafting the building blocks of R&B and Pop music, to her Oscar-nominated role in Lady Sings The Blues, to her multiple multi-platinum selling classics, Miss Ross has always been the blueprint.Take a look at some iconic photos spanning the last 60 years of her career and personal life, in celebration of all Diana Ross has given us and all she certainly still has in store.