Resolute defender Conor McCarthy insists St Mirren will be stronger next season after trio of near misses

We’ve all been there: sat in the stylist’s chair being shown your hair at the end of an appointment, a smile plastered across your face while secretly loathing your new look.Truly, there is nothing worse than a disappointing trip to the salon.There have been some appointments that made me hate my hair for months on end – too many layers, unmanageable extensions, highlights more orange than SunnyD. Luckily, though, I’ve learnt that most unsatisfying salon situations can – pretty much like most things in life – be prevented with a little preparation, speaking up about what you want, and listening to advice.

Kaz Kamwi has revealed how her mother Malilwe has inspired her to get involved and support homeless charities.The Love Island star, 27, revealed in a candid chat with OK! how she led a "privileged" life growing up, but her beloved mother's volunteering at a soup kitchen opened her eyes when she was a teen. Following her time on Love Island stunning star Kaz, who recently told us there is more to her than who she dates, has decided to dedicate time to work with Big Issue. A few weeks ago the star ventured out to Oxford Street in London to experience what it's like trying to sell Big Issue magazines.

The old saying goes, “When you make a plan, God laughs.” And while not all of us believe in a higher power, there’s no doubt life can be wildly unpredictable. Indeed, if these past two years have taught us anything, it’s that we never know what’s around the corner. During the pandemic, we got used to government restrictions and more recently we’ve faced global political instability.

Tom Parker has been pictured using a wheelchair as he defiantly tours with his band amid his ongoing cancer battle.The Wanted singer, 33, has been bravely fighting an inoperable brain tumour since he was diagnosed with it in 2020. He has been incredibly open about his journey so far. Singer Tom recently announced he wouldn't be able to perform on The Wanted's reunion tour but later delighted fans with a surprise appearance on stage with his bandmates.

Jon Obika knows a thing or two about scoring important goals against Hearts.

We may be taking a break from the title race for Scottish Cup weekend but things look set to go right down the wire.

There’s no denying just how far Cole Thomson has come since he started taking his ‘miracle’ medicine.

Angelina Jolie spent some quality time with her daughter Shiloh, 15, on a shopping trip to The Container Storeat The Grovein Los Angeles on Friday.After browsing through storage and organization products together, the 46-year-old Oscar winner was seen texting as her teen carried a medium-sized white basket with handles back to their car.For their laid-back outing, the Mr. & Mrs.

Love Island star Amy Hart has discussed the shocking Instagram comments that left her “wanting to cry” in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The star also opened up about freezing her eggs after appearing on the latest episode of the Boots Taboo Talk podcast to discuss her fertility journey.Amy, 29, told Express.co.uk how horrified she had been to discover 400 vile comments from trolls on a single Instagram post last month. The star appeared in the House of Commons last year to discuss the subjects of influencer culture and trolling, but it seems online trolls continue to harass her.Speaking about her worst experiences of trolling, she explained: “So my most recent one was on Valentine's Day. “I did an 11-second transition video on Instagram, which was me in my dressing gown, my hair scraped back, and then looking all glammed up. “So I posted it and went back to check on it half an hour later, thinking maybe I'll reply to some comments,” she continued.“And my boyfriend went: ‘Oh my god - it's got half a million views and 400 comments!’“I thought, ‘Wow, that’s amazing!’ and he went off to have a shower. “I clicked on the comments to start reading it, and it was just 400 of them saying, ‘She's so ugly’, ‘She's disgusting’, ‘Ugliest Islander ever’.

Britain's Got Talent victory for his dancing prowess followed by a performance at the Royal Variety Show, where he met the Queen. His dream job came with sacrifices, though, including missing out on parties and friendships to pursue his career."I've had to tackle certain things sooner than someone my age," Perri explained."When I was younger, all my friends were going to parties and enjoying that element of growing up."I kind of missed out on all of that and went into a full-blown job."Perri also described his fears of "getting rugby tackled" by the Queen's security team if he forgot to follow the correct protocol in how to greet her."I was just a kid," he recalled of his intense attack of nerves.He revealed that he felt he had "been forced to mature" at a very young age, despite acknowledging that he may still not be "a mature person".However, Perri is adamant that he "wouldn't erase" any of his past and is glad of his rise to fame - even if he is still stereotyped by some as "the little kid" that he had been back in 2009."I'm a bit taller since then," Perri chuckled.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticThe pop-music world, in many ways, has only gotten angstier (it would be hard to imagine a mood-poet chanteuse like Billie Eilish commanding arenas 20 years ago). But even back in the ’90s, Sheryl Crow was the kind of straight-up, middle-of-the-strike-zone, tasty-licks virtuoso of rock ‘n’ roll good times who seemed to have been put on earth to make people happy.She was at the forefront of a revolutionary wave of women in pop — the Lilith Fair generation, from Alanis Morrisette to Sarah McLachlan to Shawn Colin to Paula Cole — but she was also, you could argue, one of the last great rockers to work in the heart-on-the-sleeve, guitar-riffs-on-air tradition of Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty.

Looking inside the homes of the region's richest is always intriguing - especially when they live in secluded areas.

Overlooked by the second-highest mountain in the Yorkshire Dales and surrounded by dramatic scenery, Ingleton is a pretty village with a lot to offer.

A motorist said he thought 'it was the end' after he was brutally attacked by teen robbers who pounced and stole his Mercedes.

A trans man has described his shock at becoming pregnant and his life as a 'seahorse dad'.

St Mirren fans’ favourite Jon Obika as he confirmed this season will be his last in Paisley. The powerful striker played a pivotal role in the Buddies staying in the Premiership last year, ending as top scorer and netting one of the most crucial goals in the club’s recent history, against the Jambos.

St Mirren head into their final game with a records points tally and top-flight status safely secured, their manager was fearing for his job in October. The Buddies welcome Dundee United to the SMISA Stadium tomorrow having already picked up 44 points, a record Premiership haul for the club since the SPL was formed in 1998.

St Mirren defender Marcus Fraser when he lifted the League Cup with Ross County in 2016. While he was able to celebrate the historic win on the pitch, the champagne-soaked frivolity in the dressing room was all over by the time he’d mustered up a sample.

Scottish Cup in the space of a year. The former St Mirren midfielder quickly progressed from talented prospect to first-team regular after joining the Paisley club in 1985.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Here we go again.Less than five months after their last semi-final appearance, St Mirren are headed for Hampden Park this weekend looking to cement themselves a place in a cup final.The Buddies have already enjoyed a superb season on the pitch.Narrowly missing out on the top six while reaching the last four of both cup competitions would be considered a success in a normal campaign, let alone one set to the backdrop of a global pandemic.Historic wins over Celtic in the league and Rangers in the League Cup have also raised spirits and expectations in Paisley.But, while this has been a significant season for St Mirren, it could yet become a sensational one.To lift the

St Mirren ’s lengthy history just yet, but it’s about to become one of the most important in the club’s 144-year existence. On that day this summer SMISA, the St Mirren Independent Supporters Association, are set to complete the shares buyout from current chairman Gordon Scott, five years after launching their Buy The Buds campaign.