DWP annual winter heating bill help worth up to £300 ends for more than one million older people

Alex Ritman While he may be best known for features such as “The King of Scotland” and “The Mauritanian,” Kevin Macdonald has directed a number of documentaries about well-known figures, including 2012’s Bob Marley doc “Marley,” 2018’s revelatory “Whitney” about Whitney Houston and last year’s “High & Low: John Galliano.” His latest film, “Klitschko: More Than a Fight” — which opens the 2024 Sheffield Doc/Fest on Wednesday (and lands on Sky Documentaries in August) — is a little different. At its center is Vitali Klitschko, the Ukrainian heavyweight boxing legend who, alongside his brother Wladimir, dominated the sport for a decade starting in the mid-2000s.

A man has been arrested in connection with probe into a PPE firm linked to the husband of the ex-Tory peer Michelle Mone.

Scots have been warned to be extra cautious around open water this summer as figures reveal the rate of drowning deaths is more than double the UK average. Last year, Scotland recorded 47 accidental drownings, compared to a total of 236 across the UK, according to data from the National Water Safety Forum.

Lana Del Rey has spoken about the success Taylor Swift has achieved throughout the years.While appearing in a new BBC feature story which explores Swift’s massive success, Del Rey opened up and shared her thoughts about the pop star has been able to keep going and keep one-upping herself throughout her career.“She wants it,” the ‘Ride’ singer told the publication. “She’s told me so many times that she wants it more than anyone.

Will Smith shares a before and after Hot Wings, where he shed some tears. Yeah, Hot Ones is undefeated.

If you're a fan of whisky and are keen to take a further step into the world of Scotland's national drink and explore new flavours, then picking out a peated (or smoky) Scotch could be your next adventure.

Sitting in his Rochdale town centre office, George Galloway has spent much of the morning dealing with 'real complications' that have been developing with his party's campaign in Blackburn. Four weeks out from the general election, he is busy preparing a list of candidates to stand in seats across the country.

Netflix have vowed to “vigorously defend” a multi-million dollar lawsuit by Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha.

Ellise Shafer Lana Del Rey has weighed in on what makes her friend and collaborator Taylor Swift so successful. When asked by the BBC why the “Fortnight” singer is so popular, Del Rey said the answer is simple: “She wants it.” “She’s told me so many times that she wants it more than anyone,” Del Rey said. “And how amazing — she’s getting exactly what she wants.” Added Del Rey of Swift, “She’s driven, and I think it’s really paid off.” The two duetted on the track “Snow on the Beach” from Swift’s 2022 album “Midnights.” In May 2023, Swift released a “Til Dawn” deluxe edition of the album, with a version of “Snow on the Beach” featuring “More Lana Del Rey.” Both singers share a longtime producer in Jack Antonoff, who Del Rey has worked with on her last three albums and has been a mainstay of Swift’s music since 2014’s “1989.” Swift continues her mega successful Eras Tour this weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland, marking the first U.K.

Baby Reindeer's real life Martha, Fiona Harvey, is suing Netflix for a staggering $70 million in a huge US lawsuit. American lawyers acting for the Scottish law graduate have filed a Complaint against the streaming giant.

Baby Reindeer’s real life Martha, Fiona Harvey, is suing Netflix for a staggering $70 million.

More than 100 Jewish industry figures have signed an open letter to the BBC Director General and content chief expressing “disbelief” in the decision to engage a cricket world cup commentator who has been accused of fanning antisemitism on social media.

EXCLUSIVE: Republic Pictures has acquired North American rights to Rob Peace, the sophomore feature from actor-turned-filmmaker Chiwetel Ejiofor (The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind), in which he stars opposite Jay Will, 2x Academy Award nominee Mary J. Blige and Camila Cabello.

Alex Edelman, the comedian behind HBO’s Just for Us special, was studying in London when he walked into a pub in Soho.

Labour has committed to renewing the nuclear deterrent based on the Clyde.

With the General Election fast approaching, eagle-eyed observers may have noticed that Scotland has dropped from 59 constituencies to 57 after changes were made following a boundary review.

He's the larger-than-life star of two hit BBC shows and now interior designer Banjo Beale is getting ready to headline this weekend’s Ideal Home Show.

An osprey in a Scottish forest that became an online sensation during the Covid-19 lockdown has welcomed his first chick of the season.

A Scots Palestinian NHS doctor has raised more than £100,000 to rescue his family members from Gaza but most of them have been unable to leave due to Israel taking control of the Gaza side of the crossing.

A Scottish loch-side hotel that has been described as "spectacular" can currently be booked for less than £80 for two.