He ‘always ended up in town and wanting to punch someone’s head off’... now he's been jailed for assault of 80-year-old

A Scots dad who sexually assaulted a teenage girl in a hot tub has been jailed for two years. William Tierney, 52, seized hold of the 17-year-old in the garden of a property in Blantyre, Lanarkshire.

The Met Office has predicted that the UK will get a White Christmas this year - but not for many.

Love Island star Laura Anderson has addressed rumours that she and her ex-partner, EastEnders actor Gary Lucy, are back together. Fans have been urging the pair to reunite after the birth of their daughter Bonnie earlier this year. Laura, who first found fame on Love Island in 2018, met Gary, 42, on E4's Celebs Go Dating last year.

A 32-year-old woman is facing the law after sneaking her way into multiple schools — as a student?!

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor U.K. based sales and distribution outfit Blue Finch Films has boarded worldwide rights to thriller “Steppenwolf” from writer-director Adilkhan Yerzhanov, whose credits include the Cannes selected titles “The Owners” and “The Gentle Indifference of the World.” The film will have its world premiere at next month’s International Film Festival Rotterdam as part of the Big Screen Competition. “Steppenwolf” is a brutal story of an unlikely duo who will stop at nothing to find what they are looking for.

Some wacky items have hit the auction block over the years, especially when it comes to well-known celebrities. An old guitar, a signed photograph, an original comic or an article of clothing are all pretty normal items to go up for auction. However, what about a lock of hair, a bathroom scale or even a pair of underwear? Thousands, even millions of dollars have been spent on personal items like these.

Brandon Flowers has spoken to NME about what’s next for The Killers, as well as teasing a ‘Hot Fuss’ anniversary tour and exclusively revealing work on a new solo album. Check out our full interview below.The frontman was speaking to NME just as news broke that the Las Vegas indie veterans’ new ‘best of’ collection ‘Rebel Diamonds‘ had hit Number One in the UK – marking their eighth chart-topping LP and a feat that Flowers described as “pretty amazing”.“It’s hard to fathom,” he explained.

Olly Alexander has said shares his hopes to “fly the flag for the country in the gayest way possible” when he performs as the UK’s entry at Eurovision 2024.The Years & Years singer will represent the country next year in Malmö, Sweden – the hometown of this year’s winner Loreen – as revealed during the Strictly Come Dancing final this weekend.He will succeed the UK’s previous contestant Mae Muller, who finished second to last in the 2023 competition.The artist previously shared on social media that it was “very difficult to keep quiet”, but that he has “wanted to do this for a long time.”In a statement released Saturday (December 16), the ‘King’ singer vowed to “fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible” and “put on an unforgettable performance”.While details about the song currently remain under wraps, Alexander has confirmed that it was co-written by Danny L Harle, who has produced Dua Lipa‘s new song ‘Houdini‘ alongside Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker.“It’s gonna be electronic, something you can dance to,” Alexander told the BBC. “But I can’t say much more than that.“I just can’t wait to get out there and meet the fans and everyone else taking part,” he added.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Alexander Payne calls editor Kevin Tent his filmmaking partner. The two first met running in the same L.A. film school circles.

Alex Batty should return home to England over the 'next few days', police have said.

A 56-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual offences against children in Livingston.

December has seen snow, sleet, torrential rain and temperatures plunge below freezing across most parts of Scotland, which means winter is well and truly here. Nearly 700,000 people across Scotland recently received the £300 Autumn cost of living payment and many of those people in receipt of a means-tested benefit may also be due a one-off payment for £55.05 before the end of January.

Police are searching for a missing teenager from Trafford who hasn’t been seen for two days.

Attendance Allowance is a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people of State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to an illness, disability or mental health condition. A successful claim is worth either £68.10 or £101.75 each week, the level of award depends on the amount of support someone needs.

Jake Bugg has announced a 2024 headline tour that will see him perform in smaller towns and venues across the UK and Ireland. Find all the details below.The Nottingham singer-songwriter is due to hit the road in March for a run of intimate gigs, which includes stop-offs in Warrington, Holmfirth, Grimsby, Worthing Coventry, Frome, Cork and Galway.Bugg will play two sets per night – one acoustic, one electric – showcasing his biggest hits as well as tracks from his fifth and most recent studio album, 2021’s ‘Saturday Night, Sunday Morning’.“I can’t wait to get out and play tons of tunes to people in their hometowns,” Bugg said in a statement.Per a press release, the upcoming tour is the musician’s bid to help save independent and grassroots venues that are under threat of closure.Tickets are scheduled to go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (December 8) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Thania Garcia Brenda Lee’s iconic “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” has hit No. 1 for the first time in its 65-year history. The single, which annually returns to the Hot 100’s top 10, is Lee’s third No.

It's set to be another cold start to the week in Greater Manchester - with Met Office snow and ice warnings remaining in place until lunchtime today.

This case is so disturbing. A man in Phoenix, Arizona, has been arrested after he allegedly had sex with a corpse in the morgue! According to court documents obtained by Fo

A father in California was arrested after allegedly helping his own underage daughter sell nude pictures of herself online.

Temperatures plunged below zero again last night. And the bad news it looks like the big freeze is here to stay for a bit longer.