‘Animal’ Review: A Poignant Portrait of Life Amid the Sequins and the Seediness of a Greek Resort

Dynamic Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos’ anticipated latest, Poor Things, got a rapturous reception at after it world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Friday, with a standing ovation timed at 10 minutes and 37 seconds.

Back in 2009, Yorgos Lanthimos led the so-called Greek Weird Wave with the Oscar-nominated Dogtooth, an unsettling exploration of a family of teenagers kept from the world by their father in a gated estate that they could never leave. The family is rich, so they can have anything they want except the wide world and their freedom; even sex can be bought in. 

The number of Covid cases in Scotland has risen, as fears continue to increase over the new Eris variant.

EXCLUSIVE: Roman Polanski’s dark comedy The Palace has sold to a host of key territories ahead of its Venice premiere, with distributors getting behind the film in spite of the controversy surrounding the director. 

Outside a beautiful Greek church next to a lemon grove they were due to renew their wedding vows. Twenty years after getting married Jo and Danny Oultram planned to pledge their love again.

Severe disruption has gripped terminals in Manchester Airport with 'tearful' passengers forced to sleep on the floor amid piles of luggage.

Maya Jama and Stormzy were reportedly among those impacted by the recent air traffic control delays, after their private jet was grounded at a Greek airport following their romantic getaway. The pair recently rekindled their romance, with photos of them looking loved-up emerging during their holiday, following months of rumours. And although they may have been in high spirits during their holiday, it seemed it may not have come to a perfect end as they reportedly found themselves grounded on the runway for hours before being able to jet back to the UK.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently published online guidance for the 2023/24 Winter Fuel Payment, which will be worth up to £600 for people of State Pension age. The annual heating bill help will be paid directly to eligible households and is being boosted this year by a pensioner cost of living payment.

EXCLUSIVE: Karlovy Vary competition pic The Hypnosis, starring Herbert Nordrum (The Worst Person In The World) and Asta August (The Kingdom), has inked a series of international deals for Totem Films. 

Maya Jama and Stormzy have been snapped enjoying a romantic stroll in Greece as they confirm that they are back together, after months of rumours. The loved-up duo were photographed hand-in-hand, after observant fans realised they were both enjoying a holiday at the same resort in the Aegean. For the occasion, Maya, 29, sported a black bikini top and white midi skirt, accessorising further with a wide-brimmed straw hat and a pair of glamourous Grecian sandals.

Amanda Holden has been branded a 'hot mama' after posting a bikini-clad snap from her summer holiday.The TV personality showed off her incredible figure in the stunning bikini as she sat on a sun lounger on a luxurious beach in Forte dei Marmi, Italy. Amanda, 52, was also enjoying a delightful Aperol Spritz cocktail as the Britain's Got Talent judge relaxed and unwound on her European flaunt. She teamed her stunning two-piece orange bikini with a cream crochet kimono and accessorised with a pair of dark sunglasses.This is the second leg of her summer break so far as she jetted off to Greece initially in a holiday with her family but then moved onto Italy for some more sun.

Eagle-eyed fans are speculating whether Maya Jama and her ex Stormzy are on holiday together after they shared similar photos to Instagram.The Love Island host, 29, has been documenting her getaway to Greece on her social media, with some fans noticing that her photos seem similar to ones shared by her ex Stormzy. The presenter recently posted a stunning bikini selfie from her getaway and has also been sharing some photos of the resort she’s staying in. Maya shared a clip of herself enjoying a cocktail as well as a shot of a picturesque pool surrounded by Grecian architecture.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent One of the most buzzed-about international movies of the fall festival circuit, Bertrand Bonello’s “The Beast,” has already lured several distributors ahead of its world premiere in competition at Venice. Represented by Kinology, the dystopian romance is headlined by Léa Seydoux (“Crimes of the Future”) and George MacKay (“1917”) as star-crossed lovers.

A Greek coffee shop chain is hoping to breathe new life into a ‘remarkable’ forgotten building just off Piccadilly Gardens.

The Scot in charge of the global fight against climate change has warned the world is “not in a good place” and it will only get worse without drastic action to curb emissions.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Chief Correspondent If you haven’t watched the finale of “The Bachelorette” Season 20 yet, you may not know that Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko are happily engaged. If you are part of Bachelor Nation, you absolutely know that the winning duo is one of the strongest couples to come out of the dating franchise in over two decades. On this week’s final episode of Lawson’s season, the star of “The Bachelorette” was torn between her two finalists: Olubeko and Joey Graziadei, who was announced as “The Bachelor” lead for its upcoming 28th season that will air in 2024.

Greek authorities have confirmed that 19 bodies have been uncovered in the northeastern area following a major wildfire.

Authorities have issued an extreme wildfire warning for parts of Greece after eight villages were evacuated on Tuesday (August 22).

More than 150 traders will be taking part in the 18th anniversary of Bolton Food and Drink Festival - known far and wide amongst foodie fans.

MAFS Australia Olivia Frazer has been travelling through Europe before she moves to Scotland. The Married At First Sight stunner has been documenting her journey on social media and was most recently in Greece - where she faced one of her biggest fears.