Winter joy as frozen farmer's field stages impromptu ice hockey match to banish those pandemic blues

Former Birmingham 'keeper joins the SonsKevin Dabrowski’s gloves at Dumbarton will be filled by former Scotland youth international Joshua Bradley-Hurst.The 19-year-old completed formalities on a deal until the end of the season last weekend, joining the Sons having left English Championship side Birmingham City’s youth system.Born in Sri Lanka, Bradley-Hurst started his career at Celtic before making the move south in 2018.He spent time on loan at National League North side Gloucester City and National League South outfit Hungerford Town last season, playing nine times before the season was ended by the Covid-19 pandemic and returned north of the border.After impressing during a spell training with the Sons, boss Jim Duffy swooped to land

Lady Leshurr was the tenth celebrity to be announced on this year’s Dancing On Ice line-up. When the rapper isn’t training for her stint on the ice, she can usually be found at her incredible London home.

straight to your inbox every day for free Paul Pogba believes that Sir Alex Ferguson was ultimately the driving factor beyond the club's success during his reign at Manchester United.The legendary manager lifted 38 trophies in 26-years at the Old Trafford helm, delivering the Premier League title in his final season eight years ago. The top-flight triumph remains the most recent in United's history, although the club are on course to at least compete for the title under the guidance of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this year.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent“Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho will preside over the main jury of the 78th Venice Film Festival in September, marking the first time a South Korean director has been picked as the Lido’s top juror.Bong, who does not have a previous rapport with Venice, made history in 2020 when “Parasite” became the first foreign-language film to win best picture in the nearly 100-year history of the Academy Awards — and three other Oscars on top of that –– after winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 2019.“Venice International Film Festival carries with it a long and varied history, and I’m honored to be woven into its beautiful cinematic tradition,” the director said in a statement.

The Venice Film Festival (September 1- 11) has appointed Parasite director Bong Joon Ho as jury president.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A gaming councillor will be aiming to promote the mental health benefits of playing the PlayStation and Xbox if she wins a seat at Holyrood in May.Natalie Don is hoping she will be able to change attitudes towards plugging in a console if she is chosen as MSP for Renfrewshire North and West in the Scottish Parliament election.The SNP councillor for Bridge of Weir, Bishopton and Langbank will be calling for more work to be done to highlight the positive aspects of video games and how they can boost your mental well-being as part of her campaign.As an avid gamer herself, she says the hobby can be a "mental lifeline" for some people, allowing them to

Brian McConnachie QC, defending, said Bauba “deeply regrets” being responsible for the death.Lord Matthews told Bauba, who also admitted attempting to pervert the course of justice, that he had to sentence him on the basis that Mr Dunn went for the knife first.

Celtic should be crowned champions.I’ve heard them muttered again over the last couple of weeks as football and the entire country continues to fight this dreadful virus, which has forced the suspension of all leagues below Championship level.Well, the only thing that should be null and void is all talk of null and void – even if Neil Doncaster refused to completely rule it out yesterday.It won’t happen. I’m convinced the SPFL will try everything in their power to make sure the Premiership is finished.You know how strict they’ve been in terms of the testing, with the top-flight clubs getting done twice a week.

Frank Lampard's former Chelsea teammate William Gallas has warned the Blues' manager's job at Stamford Bridge is "in danger".

Updated on January 15 2021: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are leaving their wedding date in fate's hands as the Coronavirus pandemic rages on. Having initially planned to wed in Italy last year, J-Lo recently said that she and her fiancé have put their nuptials on hold for the foreseeable.

direct to your inboxOn Thursday evening (January 14), FoodCycle’s newest hub in Manchester opened its doors for the first time.The service provides free community meals to vulnerable people using surplus food. The organisation has 42 projects across the country, with five now running across Greater Manchester.Joining Salford, Oldham and Preston, the latest hub in Levenshulme, based at the Inspire Centre, aims to provide healthy meals for those in need in and around south Manchester.Before the coronavirus pandemic, each project would be a safe and comfortable space where anyone could visit and enjoy a nutritious meal.

This Morning host Phillip Schofield made a moving gesture on the show on Thursday, as he offered help to a 73-year-old viewer who had been handed a huge energy bill.

Katie Price has made the heartbreaking decision to put her son Harvey, 18, into full-time care and part of the reason is to keep him safe.

Logan Paul 's sparring partner Vlad Panin has backed the YouTuber to "surprise" Floyd Mayweather when he takes on the 50-0 boxing superstar in a six-round exhibition bout next month.

Dancing On Ice judge Ashley Banjo has been credited with saving his brother Jordan Banjo's life twice by the grateful dancer. Ashley, who is also a judge on Britain's Got Talent, is said to have "staged an intervention" after seeing his brother struggle with his escalating weight as a teenager.

Brown Baby (out from 20 Jan)Writer Nikesh Shukla, editor of the bestselling Good Immigrant anthology among other projects, hosts this new series about raising children “with joy and wonder” in difficult times, ahead of the release of his own family-themed memoir. Guests include singer Jay Sean, primetime cookery queen Nadiya Hussain, comedian Josie Long and TV legend Meera Syal, who reflects on her own upbringing as the daughter of Punjab-born parents who embraced her creativity, and how her children’s lives have been both similar and different to her own.

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She's been diligent in keeping up a fitness regimen during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.And once again on Thursday, Lucy Hale stepped out for some exercise in LA.The actress, 31, kept cool on the unseasonably warm January day in a burgundy tank top and black Lycra shorts. Hike: She's been diligent in keeping up a fitness regimen during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Diane Kruger looked absolutely beautiful in a new Instagram selfie with herlookalike mother Maria-Theresa as they enjoyed a stunningsunset on aleisurely hike.As the actress, 44, smiled softly at the camera, her 70-year-old mother stood closely by her side as they savored the last magical moments of the day together.'Date night with the mama,' the German star captioned the sweet shot, which she shared with her more than959,000 Instagram followers on Thursday night.

Fall Out Boy is slated to play on We the People, a pre-inauguration concert for President-elect Joe Biden, as his parents met working for the future president.After Biden beat Trump in November, Wentz posted a throwback shot of himself as a child being held by Biden next to his mother, Dale Lewis Wentz.'My parents met working for Joe Biden in the Senate in the 70s,' he said.

Cut Throat City actress Eiza González reported to the Los Angeles set of Michael Bay's Ambulance on Thursday.The Mexican-born beauty - turning 31 on January 30 - wore a black tank top tucked into blue skinny jeans, and black combat boots.Eiza had her hands full carrying an iced tea, box of disposable gloves, and an EMT notepad as she received paramedic training from a grey-haired woman.