Plans to demolish giant unsightly gas tank near Ayrshire homes

The impact of the pandemic on children’s learning is evident and its significance for young people has put the national focus firmly on personal wellbeing and the role it plays in academic progress.

As the cost of living crisis continues to rumble on, we want to hear where you think the roots of the problems lie. Households continue to feel the financial strain, with chancellor Rishi Sunak warning people of 'tough months ahead'.

An Ayrshire non-league side are still awaiting the outcome of a match which was abandoned after their opponents were reduced to just six players.

holidays this summer should hurry up to apply in case of long waiting times. Parents are also being warned that if they're no longer together, they must still be named on their child’s passport – if you are not able to do this then you must provide an explanation.The gov.uk website stated: “You apply for a child passport if your child is under 16.

Erling Haaland is said to have spent 'hundreds of thousands of pounds' handing his Borussia Dortmund team-mates presents that they will never forget after agreeing to join Manchester City this summer. The Norway international striker, who somehow exceed expectations with 86 goals across 89 games for the club despite their being global attention on his signing, sent a parting gift to his colleagues with his Premier League switch signed and agreed.

Developers hoping to build a major new retail and housing development in Thornhill, which has already attracted a host of objections, have lodged an appeal to the Scottish Government.

Sosie Bacon is a woman of many talents and she couldn't wait to share her latest accomplishment following a difficult week for her family.The daughter of Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick took to Instagram with a sweet photo in which she announced she's 'engaged'.MORE: Sosie Bacon's tearful selfie days after dad's heartbreaking updateBut before fans get their hopes up for Sosie and her boyfriend, actor Scoot McNairy, it's not what you might think. WATCH: Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon sing on their farm The actress posted a snapshot in which she was sitting on a horse and leaning down to embrace it.She shared a short but emotional message which read: "3 months ago she wouldn’t let me touch her now we're engaged." Sosie added a tearful emoji and fans were welling up too. MORE: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's heavy metal son is unrecognisable in new photoMORE: Sosie Bacon turns heads with very unique bikini selfie"I'm so happy my eyes are wet," wrote one, while another added: "Awwww…. The love of a horse.

A FORMER X Factor auditionee has claimed to know the reason why the "worst singers" make it through to the show. In a Reddit thread spilling behind-the-scenes secrets from TV competitions, the user suggested the bad singers had been hyped up by producers ahead of their audition.

THIS Morning's Alison Hammond looked slimmer than ever this morning as she showed off her new sleek hairdo. The 47-year-old wore a multi-coloured patterned dress - and was bombarded with compliments from fans.

Subway has created an incredible sandwich in order to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, and it's their biggest sub to date.The popular fast food company has designed a sub which measures seven metres in length, and is stuffed full of a variety of fillings including the Jubilee-inspired coronation tikka. Each metre marks a decade of Her Majesty's incredible 70-year reign, and after her own favourite sandwich was recently revealed, we're sure she'll be impressed by Subway's creation.

N-DUBZ have released their first single in 11 years – and their fans couldn’t be happier. The trio – Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer – dropped the track Charmer last night ahead of a massive UK arena tour.

Josh Duhamel and fiancee Audra Mari are all smiles on date night!

Manori Ravindran International EditorLotfy Nathan, the director of Un Certain Regard title “Harka,” is set to make an elevated horror feature with the producers of “Armageddon Time.”Following the Cannes premiere of “Harka,” Nathan is moving forward with his sophomore film, which is tentatively titled “Son,” based on the apocryphal infancy gospel of Thomas, about the childhood of Jesus.The film continues the relationship between the U.S. director, Spacemaker Prods.

Plans to build 20 new flats on the site of the former Parkstone Hotel in Prestwick’s Ardayre Road have been withdrawn.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorShout! Studios has acquired North American distribution rights to family film “Three Wishes for Cinderella,” starring Norwegian pop singer Astrid Smeplass, in a deal with Sola Media.The retelling of the classic tale was a big hit in Norway, only outperformed by “No Time to Die” in last year’s box office. It is directed by Cecilie A.

“In a year, I'm making three movies.“If you had told me that at 85 I'd be three movies...“I would not have believed that.“I didn't think I would live past 30.“So just the fact that I'm alive and thriving is a big surprise.She added: “I can't say that I wanted to be an actor.“I needed to move out of my father's house and live on my own that was made very clear to me, and I didn't know what to do."She told Vanity Fair: “And I became friends with Susan Strasburg, and she told me I should study with her father.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorJudy Greer admits seeing Renée Zellweger for the first time in full makeup, prosthetics and wardrobe as convicted murderer Pam Hupp while shooting “The Thing About Pam” presented a a unique set of challenges.“We both looked at each other and started laughing,” Greer, who plays controversial prosecutor Leah Askey in the true-crime series, said Wednesday at the NBCU FYC House in Hollywood during a panel moderated by yours truly. “And then she told me not to make her laugh because her face would fall off.”Asked if her face ever did “fall off,” Zellweger laughed, “Yes.”Zellweger revealed the prosthetics did cause her to break out in a rash. “The rash didn’t go away.

The fast-fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing announced Thursday that it was partnering with singer–songwriter Teyana Taylor to launch a Designer of the Year competition.Taylor, who currently serves as the UK-based company's US creative director, will join forces with the brand to select a winning fashion designer who will have their own line sold on the store starting in February 2023.The 31-year-old musician will also be showing off one of the winner's designs on her upcoming tour The Last Rose Petal 2…The Last Rose Motel. New venture: Teyana Taylor, 31, announced with PrettyLittleThing on Thursday that they're launching a Designer of the Year competition for rising stars in fashionIn the announcement for the new competition, Teyana showed off her edgy style in a low-cut black mini dress with a pattern inspired by black-and-white paisley bandanas.The busty look showcased her toned legs and was paired with a black jacket featuring a similarly busy pattern that was draped down around her arms.

Tom Cruise all living there at some point. Dormans Park is a private residential park on the West Sussex and Surrey border, originating in the 19th century. The land that it sits upon was bought by the Bellagio Estate Company with the newly formed railway station making the area easily accessible from London.

Arsenal fans love a good transfer window conspiracy theory and they've come up with another corker this week!Earlier this season Gunners hot-shot Gabriel Martinelli admitted he was eyeing up the No 14 shirt following the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but after news that the Brazilian will be wearing the No 11 shirt instead next season fans are convinced that the club are leaving it free for a brand new striker.Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus is being heavily linked with a switch to the Emirates this summer, and fans are already getting excited about the prospect of him filling Aubameyang's shoes - and his shirt!And with Alexander Lacazette set to leave on a free at the end of the season too, the No 9 shirt will also be available.Commenting on Martinelli's news, one fan tweeted: "9 and 14 for Jesus and another striker," while another posted: "Thought he was getting number 14 guess it’s going to a different Gabriel."A third fan said: "Hopefully, we fill the number 14 and 9 with special signings this summer."ARSENAL FANS - would you be happy with Gabriel Jesus leading the line for you next season? Let us know in the comments section belowThe Gunners have been desperate to add firepower to their squad ever since Aubameyang's sudden mid-season departure following a falling out with manager Mikel Arteta.They ambitiously tried to lure Dusan Vlahovic to the club in January before the Serbian joined Juventus, and had a late move for Real Sociedad's Alexander Isak turned down, but now their focus appears to have shifted to Jesus.The City forward has made an impressive 40 appearances in all competitions this season, but has failed to nail down a regular starting spot in Pep Guardiola's side despite the fact that he's the

The Innocents, set in a semi-deserted, nondescript high-rise apartment, follows four lonely kids who find each other as well as mind-bending powers one summer, to lethal effect. The horror pic launched at Cannes last year and arrived Stateside last weekend via IFC Midnight in a limited theatrical plus digital release after playing New Directors/New Films. It’s the latest from Norway’s Eskil Vogt, who until recently was shepherding The Worst Person In The World, which he co-wrote with director Joachim Trier, on its stellar run including Oscar nominations for best original screenplay and best international feature.