Thousands evacuated from their homes after lightning strike sparks major fire

A former coal Bing to the south of Falkirk is set to be transformed into a new community leisure location, thanks to a funding boost.

A fed up motorcyclist fears someone will be killed before action is taken on potholes in a Lanarkshire village.

The destruction of an Iron Age fort in Milton now “seems likely” say councillors whose refusal of a bid to expand Sheephill quarry now looks to be overturned.

An East Kilbride primary school embraced all the fun of the Winter Olympics recently.

A violent thug celebrated after leaving an innocent man with a fractured skull on Valentine's Day.

Gwen Stefani is preparing for a whole new era, and the What You Waiting For singer stunned fans when she shared some unbelievable childhood photos.PHOTOS: Astonishing Celebrity Super Bowl 2022 Parties: Gwen Stefani, Chrissy Teigen, Nick Jonas and moreThe star threw it all the way back to when she was a baby as she shared some black-and-white photos of herself growing up as a baby, with a small clip of a parent tickling her underneath her chin, even if she didn't look too impressed! Another throwback saw her as a young girl standing hand in hand with one of her older brothers, as well a cheeky photo of herself with her tongue out.WATCH: Gwen Stefani offers rare glimpse into her chilldhood with stunning photosShe also included some photos from when she was a toddler, featuring her riding a bike without stabilizers and holding two adorable pet kittens.SEE: Gwen Stefani shares glimpse of incredible party celebrating latest family milestoneMORE: Gwen Stefani shares never before seen glimpse of wedding in new heartwarming videoHer video had a scrapbook feel to it, and she only added small portions of text, which read: "Chapter 1: Back to where it all started."In her caption, the 52-year-old explained: "Chapter 1: Old School Me. Back where it all started.

David Beckham has taken his children skiing whilst Victoria is at London Fashion Week, and the Beckham clan look to be having a fabulous time on the slopes!READ: I tried Victoria Beckham's go-to beauty products - this is what's actually worth itThe former Manchester United footballer has shared lots of pictures of his trip, including this majorly cute snap of Harper wearing a ski jacket, with cream from her hot chocolate on her nose. Aww!WATCH: Victoria Beckham and Harper Seven enjoy a girls night in Miami - detailsThe ten-year-old was seen wearing a very extra ski jacket, and we've tracked it down.

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw aren't the only stars in their family! The couple are proud parents to a trio of daughters and their oldest is earning legions of her own loyal fans too. Gracie McGraw, 24, left fans urging her to compete on Dancing with the Stars after she posted a video of herself showing off her quirky moves on social media. MORE: Tim McGraw saddens 1883 fans with latest social media postThe star - who has pursued a career in acting and singing - recorded a fun video of herself dancing inside her home while carrying a mug of tea. WATCH: Faith Hill shares sweet throwback video of daughter Audrey In the cheeky footage, Gracie proved she's got rhythm as she shimmied and swayed to the bossa nova jazz playing in the background. Her fans adored the glimpse into Gracie's life and commented: "You need to go on Dancing with the Stars girl," as another agreed and wrote: "Yes."MORE: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's lavish Nashville home could rival a palace – see insideMORE: Faith Hill reveals 'difficult' living situation without her and Tim McGraw's daughtersOthers wrote: "Keep dancing Gracie! You made me smile today and I thank you," and, "your personality is so awesome! Let's dance."A post shared by GRACIE MCGRAW (@graciemcgra)Fans said Gracie should compete on Dancing with the StarsFaith and Tim have two daughters, Maggie, 23, and Audrey, 20, and they're all incredibly close. Tim opened up about how quickly his girls have grown up in an interview with Leo Edit last year.MORE: Tim McGraw reveals sisters were upset at surprise wedding to Faith HillMORE: How Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's daughter Gracie's remark led to a huge family change"It's crazy. It goes by so fast," he said.

She’s known for her sensational sense of style, so there’s no surprise Holly Willoughby stunned again with another must have look as she hosts ITV’s This Morning show alongside co-host Phillip Schofield.The blonde beauty never fails to impress us with her chic sense of style, and her latest gorgeous look on this chilly Wednesday morning is no different. Opting for a pretty floral midi dress by one her favourite high street brands Nobody’s Child, Holly teamed with her signature nude court heels.

Jessica Biel has really caused a stir with her latest Instagram post.MORE: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel share first photos of son PhineasThe 39-year-old shared a snapshot showcasing a bold new hair look, showcasing a mass of curls in place of her usual straight style.WATCH: Nicole Scherzinger reveals major transformation - and she looks incredible!Makeup-free Jessica can be seen in the candid snapshot beaming for the camera with her curly hair falling around her shoulders.READ: Jessica Biel shares stunning bikini throwback picture leaving fans in aweMORE: Inside Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's luxury Montana homeIn the caption, she quoted a line from the movie Mean Girls - "That's why her hair is so big… it's full of secrets." Jessica stunned fans with her gorgeous curlsFans rushed to the comments section to compliment the star, but the majority were confused by her new look.READ: Jessica Biel makes surprising confession about family life with Justin Timberlake MORE: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel sell $29million New York penthouse"Love this. Never knew you had curls!" one follower wrote, while a second questioned whether the hair was real, writing: "You better not have been wearing your stunt wig without me!" Other fans pointed out that the style actually "looks like a perm".

Elton John has reportedly been left “shaken” after his private jet was forced to make an emergency landing.Sources say the jet was flying over southern Ireland at 10,000ft, on its way from the UK to New York for a show at Madison Square Garden, when it was forced to land.According to The Sun, the plane took off around 10am UK time yesterday (February 22), but suffered hydraulic issues an hour into its journey and was forced to turn back, eventually landing at Farnborough Airport in Hampshire.An eyewitness commented: “The jet was being buffeted and couldn’t land. It was horrible to see.

Valve has released an online tool to help players quickly find out which games in their Steam library are Steam Deck compatible.With the portable PC release right around the corner, Valve has streamlined how players can find out the compatibility of their library on the Steam Deck. Whilst Valve is going to be testing “new titles constantly and [will] continue past launch,” this acts as a simple way for players to figure out if their favourite games work on the Steam Deck.As outlined in this blog post, games in each player’s library are given a compatibility rating, revealing if a game is Steam Deck verified, playable (may require extra work), unsupported  or untested.By signing in at this link, users can see the compatibility list of their own Steam library.

Jamal Edwards during last night’s (February 22) Champions League game against Lille.Edwards passed away on Sunday morning (February 20) at the age of 31. His mother Brenda confirmed that he died “after a sudden illness” and said that she was “completely devastated” by her son’s death.Edwards was a big Chelsea supporter, and the club were among those to pay tribute to him as news of his death broke on Sunday.“We’re deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jamal Edwards,” Chelsea wrote in a tweet.

Primavera Sound Festival has announced that it will take place in both Barcelona and Madrid in 2023.The festival first launched in Barcelona in 2001, and is set to expand later this year to feature a previously announced Los Angeles edition.Last year, Primavera Sound announced a plan to return with a bumper two-leg edition in Barcelona, taking place across two weekends in June 2022. Next year, it will still run across two weekends, but the second will take place in neighbouring Madrid.A statement from the festival read: “The 2023 edition of Primavera Sound will once again happen over two weekends.

Dreamcatcher are set to make a comeback later this year with a brand-new full-length album.The girl group’s agency Dreamcatcher Company announced In a statement to South Korean press that the group are currently preparing to release new music in April. Further details, such as a concept or a definite release date for the album, are expected to be released in the coming weeks.“Dreamcatcher is currently in the midst of preparing a new full-length album, with the goal of a comeback in early April,” a representative from the agency confirmed, as translated by Soompi.

Former The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge is back at it again with another high street outfit that’s making us all want to run to the shops immediately. Appearing on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch on the weekend, the mother-of-two looked chic as always, sporting a brown, faux leather midi skirt with a brown cut-out knit dress tucked underneath. She completed the tonal look with a pair of perspex brown mules, with her honey-blonde locks styled in loose waves, whilst keeping her makeup natural and glowy.

Jacqueline Jossa has revealed she was forced to sell her house due to money struggles after leaving EastEnders. After starring as Lauren Branning on the BBC show for eight years, the 29 year old explained how life changed very quickly after she left the soap in 2018. The mum-of-two and 2019 Queen of the Jungle went into detail about her financial experiences in an open conversation with Sam and Billie Faiers on their podcast, The Sam and Billie Show.

I’ve always had dark under-eye circles.They don’t particularly bother me, but because of my pale skin the purple-blue shadows do stand out against my complexion – even more so if I’ve had a rubbish night’s sleep or when I’m hungover. I’m used to receiving “are you OK? You look a bit tired” comments even when I *have* slept well.

Kate Garraway's new ITV documentary Caring for Derek has been met with praise from viewers, who couldn't help but call their carer Jake a "hero" for how he's been helping the family. Derek, 54, returned home in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus in 2020, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues. In Kate's documentary, which aired on Tuesday 22 February, Kate, also 54, showed the realities of the work that goes into making sure Derek is comfortable and well taken care of.

Simon Cowell has taken to social media to pay tribute to America’s Got Talent singer Nightbirde. Nightbirde, real name Jane Marczewski, passed away aged 31 on Saturday 19 February after battling cancer. She’d been receiving treatment for the illness, but tragically it spread to her lungs, spine and liver.

Gone are the days when charity shops were viewed as somewhere full of bric-a-brac and people’s unwanted clothes. Now, they’re a treasure trove bursting with trendy bargains, vintage one-of-a-kind pieces and sometimes if you’re lucky, even designer goods. Whether you’re looking to save money, do your bit for the environment or simply donate to a good cause, there’s nothing more satisfying than rummaging through rails and boxes of secondhand clothing only to stumble upon something truly unique at a low price.