Wishaw MSP commends high schools and groups for work during coronavirus crisis

Shirley Ballas, 61, has been the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing since the departure of Len Goodman in 2017.The ballroom dancer shared on Instagram that she had "one of those days", amid her recent health issues.Shirley took to Instagram yesterday evening, sharing an update to a story in view of her 238,000 followers.In her story she penned: "One of those days today."How was your day?"Along with the message she posted an enlarged sad face emoji.Shirley has since deleted the Instagram story.Elsewhere, Shirley has previously shared how she had to go to the doctors about her shoulder earlier this month, following her cancer scare in June of last year.She posted on Instagram on February 1 to thank her friend Karen Hilton for driving her to the hospital on her day off from the Strictly tour.She wrote: "A huge thank you to @Karenmarcus1960 for always being there for me."Day off from the Strictly tour, drive back to London, trip to the hospital are my shoulders." (sic)"Huge gratitude now on my way back to North Sheffield," she continued. (sic)"Thank you Karen, you are the best caring person." (sic)Last year, Shirley shared the news that she had endured a cancer scare after discovering a lump on her shoulder.Speaking on GB News last June, she described her "worrying" health issues as she revealed that she was also suffering from COVID-19 at the same time.She said: "I got the Covid virus and then they found a ganglion cyst or a tumour in my shoulder."I am going backwards and forwards to the hospital all the time."I feel I seem to be getting sicker by the minute.

Moderat have announced their fourth album and their first release since 2016’s ‘III’, ‘MORE D4TA’ – find the art and full tracklist below.The 10-track album is set to be released on May 13 on Monkeytown Records, and can be pre-ordered here. It features lyrics inspired by member Sascha Ring’s trips to Berlin’s Gemäldegalerie museum, often with his infant daughter.As the album itself was written during the pandemic era, many of Ring’s ruminations were on his worries for the future as he pondered the museum’s antique paintings, leading to many of the album’s songs dealing with “feelings of isolation and information overload”.Moderat have shared the first preview of the album in the song ‘Fast Land’, which received a striking music video directed by Ben Miethke. Watch it here:The supergroup – comprising Sascha Ring of Apparat and Modeselektor’s Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary – first announced their hiatus in 2017 to focus on their own projects, and subsequently spent two years apart before reuniting to release more music as a group.Moderat recently announced a tour including stops at London’s Alexandra Palace on October 31 and Barcelona’s Sónar Festival on June 17.

Kate Garraway was left saddened after learning a padlock that she and husband Derek Draper had placed on a famous Paris bridge had been removed.Good Morning Britain star Andi Peters had taken to the French capital to introduce this week's grand prize and during the discussion he shared news about the padlocks which had formerly been placed on the bridge.He explained to hosts Kate, 54, and Ben Shephard, 47, that the bridge had been weighed down by too many "locks of love" therefore most had been disposed of.Interjecting, Kate said: "Derek and I have a padlock on the bridge - Mr and Mrs Draper."Andi ran over to the four remaining locks that were placed in one corner and confirmed that Derek and Kate's padlock was no more.This is a live TV story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.

Holly Willoughby has shared a grim confession involving one of her ITV colleagues.The Dancing on Ice presenter recently appeared on her This Morning co-star Alison Hammond's By The Light Of The Moon podcast, where she shared a horrifying backstage truth.Alison, 47, and Holly, 41, were discussing the 'transformative' glam team on their shared daytime show when Holly recalled an incident which saw her text Ruth Langsford an apology.Holly revealed that she was forced to use the Loose Women star's toothbrush after being caught in "desperate" need of one backstage.Replying to Alison's compliments about the glam team, Holly said: "I haven't had to use your toothbrush yet."There was a time I had to text Ruth once. I went, 'I'm so sorry, I've just used your toothbrush.'"I was desperate.

Kanye West has seemingly extended an olive branch to Kid Cudi.The since-deleted Instagram post seen by Complex, which was a screenshot of a message from Cudi in which he asked for help to “keep my mind sane” amid the tension over SNL host Pete Davidson, Ye showed support by writing “Love you family” above. It’s not clear why the rapper has now removed it.Last week, Ye said his collaborator (whom he released a 2018 album with under Kids See Ghosts) would not appear on ‘Donda 2’ due to his friendship Davidson, who is dating his estranged wife Kim Kardashian.West posted a handwritten note to Instagram last Saturday (February 12), sharing the news with his fans.

Reading fans staged an impassioned protest against manager Veljko Paunovic following the club’s draw against Peterborough United.The Royals ended their remarkable seven-match losing streak with a 0-0 draw against fellow Championship strugglers Posh on Wednesday night.Reading have been sliding ever closer to the relegation zone during a dismal run of form, which included an embarrassing FA Cup defeat by non-league Kidderminster Harriers, but remain safe in 21st – two points above Peterborough.The team has won just one of its last 15 matches and are on the verge of sacking Paunovic, who has been in charge since August 2020.The 3-2 home defeat by Coventry City on Saturday saw fans storm the pitch in protest against Paunovic and that sentiment continued at Peterborough in mid-week.Following the full-time whistle, a few hundred away supporters refused to leave their seats and were heard chanting “we want Pauno out”, “we want our Reading back” and “we won’t go until he’s gone”.When they did eventually leave the Weston Homes Stadium, after 20 minutes, many supporters made their way to the carpark where they surrounded the away team’s coach.As Reading began the drive home, the coach was hindered by fans who sang “you’re not fit to wear the shirt”.HAVE YOUR SAY! What do you make of the current state at Reading? Comment below. According to the Daily Mail, Royals fans are about to get their wish, with Paunovic on the brink of being sacked, with the players unhappy with the 44-year-old.

mauled to death by a great white shark in Australia was training for a charity event, it has been revealed.Simon Nellist, 35, was killed in Sydney's first fatal attack in nearly 60 years on Wednesday, February 16.The British ex-pat, who was an experienced ocean swimmer, was attacked from below by the 13ft-long predator at Buchan Pooint, near Little Bay. According to witnesses, the swimmer was attacked by the massive shark who swallowed parts of his body after it had ripped him in two.His remains were tragically found in the water an hour later.The horrifying attack took place less than 500ft away from the main beach, which was packed with swimmers, paddle boarders and rock fishermen.

Darts stars are now enjoying this adrenaline rush each Thursday night in cities across the UK.But being paid to throw darts in front of raucous crowds is a remarkable contrast to the traditional jobs many players used to have.And as we approach night three of the Cazoo Premier League at The SSE Arena in Belfast, we take a look at the different gigs these darting pros paid their bills with before making it to the oche.Peter Wright’s name is now indelible in darting history after becoming a two-time world champion earlier this year.And despite now being a multi-millionaire, his journey to the top has been rocky.He said goodbye to the sport not long after qualifying for his first World Darts Championship in 1995.Desperate for cash, he fitted windows, hauled concrete fence posts and grafted on building sites and holiday camps.He then had a stint on the dole before returning to darts almost 20 years after his first appearance.And Wright - who also changed his name to 'Snakebite' - is now reaping the rewards.Who will win this year's Premier League? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section belowUnlike many of his fellow pros, Jonny Clayton has refused to become a full-time darts player – despite winning four premier events last year, including the Premier League.He still earns money on the side as a part-time plasterer even though he claimed £400,000 in prize money in 2021.But the humble Welshman still puts in a shift for Carmarthenshire County Council. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Star last month, he said: "I would be a liar to say I have not considered it.

Emmerdale as some residents are about to face more heartbreak, tragedy and turmoil.After discovering that her criminal ex-husband Pierce Harris has passed away, Rhona is feeling emotional, Emmerdale spoilers can reveal.However, despite telling Marlon Dingle about his death, she feels uneasy to discuss Pierce's son Marcus who will soon make his way to the village.Elsewhere, Vinny Dingle and Liv Flaherty are making wedding plans but will they decide to enjoy their big day away from family and friends?Meanwhile, Jacob Gallagher and Chloe Harris become surprisingly intimate. But what will Noah Dingle do when he finds out the truth?While reading the Hotton Courier, Marlon spots the news of Pierce’s death and prepares to tell Rhona.

BBC Breakfast turned tense on Thursday morning (February 17) as presenter Jon Kay shut down his co-star in an awkward row.Jon was joined by co-presenter Naga Munchetty and sports correspondent Mike Bushell on the red sofa to discuss the sporting issues of the day - including the ongoing Winter Olympics.Mike began by telling his co-stars: "Team GB have a huge chance of guaranteeing a medal..."But Naga soon interrupted: "Well, you've said this..." as Mike finished: "I know, A fair few times, but this is it because they do have their semi-final against the USA at lunchtime today."Mike continued to explain his reasoning, adding: "Now the Brits have only lost one of their nine matches, and yes, that was to the USA.""Oh Mike, Mike!" Jon moaned, as Naga struggled to find the words to express what she was thinking."But there's hope!" Mike insisted, adding: "They're in better form than they were in the Round Robin match because they're top of the group, their tails are up, they've got the form and momentum. Momentum is everything in sport!"But Naga wasn't impressed, as she said: "Your narrative over the Winter Olympics has been fabulous - because in the early days it was, 'Naga - too early! You know, we started late last time, we did really well.

BBC Breakfast star Katherine Downes was left insulted during her Winter Olympics coverage, as a crew member likened her head to a 'mushroom'.The star, who sometimes steps in for Sally Nugent or Naga Munchetty on the red sofa, was presenting her daily sports segment from Beijing - but a question from Naga left her reeling.Katherine looked cosy despite the wintery chill settling over the mountains, rocking a thick black waterproof jacket and brown-and-beige bobble hat while clutching her bright yellow BBC Sport microphone.Her wavy brunette tresses were just visible underneath the chunky woollen hat, which looked like it was doing a good job at keeping the cold out.It all kicked off, though, as Naga wondered: "Impressive bobble hat! How many have you got, and are you all [presenters] having a bobble hat off?"Katherine admitted: "Well I went to PyeongChang four years ago with two bobble hats, and that was a mistake. Because it turns out you're on TV every single day and you want a bit of variety!"She went on to explain: "So I've brought seven bobble hats with me out to Beijing.

previously was branded ‘inappropriate’ for her revealing clothing and for showing cleavage as a mum.This time round the 30-year-old mother has shared in a TikTok video that she has taken the fancy of younger men.In the clip that has racked up 162,000 views, Jen can be seen in a barely buttoned up white blouse and a black mini skirt lip synching over a song with the lyrics “put some respect on my name".The glamorous mum wrote in the video: “When I get daily DM’s from 18-year-old boys asking me to be their 'sugar momma'.”But Jen shared in the comments that she is not fussed about being a sugar mummy for anyone - and prefers older men.Despite Jen being engaged and saying that she will not be a sugar mama for anyone, adoring fans in the comments kept begging for her approval.One person gushed: “Oof! Can you be my sugar mama too?!”Another fan swooned: “Absolutely gorgeous.”A third user voiced: “What about 20.”Someone else remarked: “You are very hot , the young boys u got their hormones going crazy wish and hoping.”And, a fifth person expressed: “She is engaged guys… cause I done tried.”You can follow Jen on TikTok here and Instagram here. Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

Jessica Biel takes fans back to the 1980s with her fashion style as she arrives on the set of Hulu’s Candy, on Tuesday (February 15) in Decatur, Ga.

Pete Davidson is officially back on Instagram!

There are movie themes and then there are movie themes - songs that seem to not only perfectly define the film in which they were featured, but the time in society in which they were released. 

A plane carrying the Manchester City players touched down in Liverpool after being forced to divert during Storm Dudley.

Paul Parker believes Manchester United's best solution to their struggles on the pitch is to appoint Ralf Rangnick on a permanent basis.

Sevilla sporting director Monchi believes the key to unlocking Anthony Martial's true potential is by making sure the French forward is happy.

Abbey Clancy might have been late sharing her Valentine's Day post – but it was certainly worth the wait!READ: Abbey Clancy's surprising wedding connection to Pippa Middleton revealedThe 36-year-old took to Instagram on Wednesday to share two snapshots with fans showing her cuddling up to her husband, Peter Crouch.WATCH: Amanda Holden's 7 best bikinis and swimsuitsThe pictures have been taken abroad and Abbey can be seen wearing a tiny string bikini and oversized sunglasses as she sits on Peter's lap. "My Valentine," she sweetly wrote, adding three red love hearts.READ: Abbey Clancy stuns in risqué bikini during tropical getawayMORE: Inside Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy's incredible £3million homeAbbey and former footballer Peter, 41, started dating back in 2006 and went on to marry in June 2011.

Songs that call back to golden-age hip-hop rarely live up to the expectations they set for themselves, but Jason Moore (Raw Poetic) consistently bucks this trend. Ocean Bridges, his 2020 collaborative LP with sax legend Archie Shepp (his uncle) and longtime collaborator Damu The Fudgemunk, is a modern masterpiece at the intersection of rap and jazz.

Admissions to Wishaw hospital’s A&E department have halved in the space of a month due to the coronavirus lockdown.