An “urgent review” must be carried out by council education chiefs to ensure that everything is being done to prevent bullying in Dumfries and Galloway schools.
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If you've ever found yourself at work, daydreaming about swapping your high heels for your comfy slippers, it seems you're in good company, as the cast of Bridget Jones have been doing just that on set. Photos of Isla Fisher, who plays a friend of Renee Zellweger's lead character in the new sequel, Mad About the Boy, show the Aussie actress trading her sturdy heels for a cosy pair of sheepskin slippers while filming on location in London.
Isla was spotted wearing a pair of backless fur-trimmed slippers, which look strikingly similar to UGG's Scuffette II Brand-Debossed Suede Slippers, £100 here, in beige as she navigated the London streets.
These iconic slippers are perfect for lounging around the house, with a cosy sheepskin lining and sturdy sole. However, the £100 price tag might be a bit steep for some shoppers, which is why we've found some brilliant alternatives that'll give you Isla's relaxed look for less.
If you want to stick to the real sheepskin quality, Just Sheepskin's Ladies Duchess Sheepskin Slipper, £68 here, are a fantastic alternative. Also made with a 100% sheepskin lining, the Just Sheepskin Duchess slippers are incredibly soft and comfortable.
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An “urgent review” must be carried out by council education chiefs to ensure that everything is being done to prevent bullying in Dumfries and Galloway schools.
Love Island star Callum Jones has revealed he's now dating a stunning model in one what some fans dubbed a "soft launch" of their relationship.The 28-year-old star dropped a series of clanging hints he's loved-up with Myna Amor by inserting pictures of her hand and back in several pictures - with her doing exactly the same. It comes months after Callum won Love Island alongside Jessica Gale, 24, with the pair taking second place after he failed to couple up with his ex Molly Smith, who were together for three and a half years.
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Before John Williams became the flagship film composer-conductor anyone thought of when they thought about the Hollywood Bowl, that honor belonged to Henry Mancini. And in some years, when Los Angeles is particularly lucky, it still does, even though the scorer behind “The Pink Panther,” “Days of Wine and Roses” and other classic scores has been gone for 30 years now. This Sunday, the LA Phil will devote the Bowl’s traditional opening night to a 100th birthday celebration for the man who, arguably more than any other, turned movie scores into a truly populist artform… and who conducted at the Bowl 29 times.
A couple bought an old 1670s house for more than £500k and found a unique feature hidden within its historic walls. Emily, 48, and Phillip Jones, 51, became the proud owners of The Old House, a Grade 2 listed property, back in May 2021.
EXCLUSIVE: Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, the filmmaking duo behind BAFTA-nominated Nick Cave pic 20,000 Days on Earth, have just wrapped filming a new performance film dubbed The Extraordinary Miss Flower. The project brings to life the remarkable story of Geraldine Flower and the discovery of a suitcase of letters sent to her in the 1960s and 1970s that inspired acclaimed Icelandic singer-songwriter Emilíana Torrini to return to the studio.
“Live with Kelly and Mark” on Monday, the “America’s Got Talent” judge explained that he and his wife of over 40 years, Terry, recently took a trip to Sin City that went horribly awry.“We partied,” Mandel recalled. “It was too much. And [Terry] was tipsy.
Renown TV personality, Noel Edmonds, added a particular flavour to Good Morning Britain today after accidentally swearing during the live show. Noel joined the show's hosts, Susanna Reid and Ed Balls, on the cosy morning sofa to chat about his decision to move to New Zealand and his passion for broadcast media. However, the conversation went pear-shaped pretty quickly when he let slip the colloquial name of his pub - the B*gger Inn.
Sacha Baron Cohen appears to have been spotted wearing his wedding rings, two months after he and Isla Fisher revealed that they had filed to end their 14-year marriage. In new pictures published in The Sun, the 52 year old could be seen out on a walk in North London, sporting a navy jumper and flat cap. In the snaps, the Ali G actor also appeared to be wearing his wedding band on his left hand despite being seen without the wedding band last week, the Mirror reports.The pictures come after Sacha and Isla revealed in a social media post uploaded in April that they had called time on their relationship in 2023 and that they had been "quietly working through this change".
The Killers shuffled their setlist and covered The Kinks at the second show of their ‘Rebel Diamonds’ UK and Ireland tour last night (June 14) – see footage and the full setlist below.It was the band’s second show at Dublin’s 3Arena in three nights at the start of a run of greatest hits shows that the band are playing across the UK and Ireland throughout the summer.Their 21-song set included a number of changes from the previous show, including tour debuts for eight songs, including four from 2006’s ‘Sam’s Town’ in the form of ‘Enterlude’, ‘For Reasons Unknown’, ‘Bones’ and ‘Exitlude’.The also opened with ‘My Own Soul’s Warning’ from the 2020 album ‘Imploding The Mirage’, and played the title track of their most recent studio record, 2021’s ‘Pressure Machine’.In among their own material, the band also indulged in a cover of The Kinks’ 1982 single ‘Come Dancing’.In addition, five tracks from 2004 debut album ‘Hot Fuss’ got an airing, including ‘Andy, You’re A Star’, which they only recently revived on stage for the first time in seven years.
Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has shown off the lavish lifestyle of her cats as she revealed she built them a custom-made patio when she moved house. Speaking to host Charlene White, who quizzed her on the 'lovely' lifestyle her beloved pets have been living, Coleen was keen to explain why she had the luxury outdoor space built for her kitties. Viewers were shown inside the incredible enclosed outdoor space, complete with scratch posts, plants, and even their own sun lounger.The space also included the cats' only indoor area for chillier days, which Coleen gushed was their very own bedroom.
Two Love Island stars may be packing their bags and signing up for a very different type of adventure, as it has been reported they are lined up to appear in this year’s Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. According to The Sun, the two ex-Islanders competing in the series known as TV’s toughest reality show will be Chloe Burrows, who appeared on Love Island in 2021, and Adam Collard, who was on the dating series in 2018 and 2022.
After a brief half-term hiatus, Cat Deeley has returned to our screens this week, resuming her hosting duties on This Morning. Not only have we missed her and Ben's on-screen antics, but also her endless style inspiration. This week, she's more than compensated for it, stepping out in a timeless tailored skirt from the high street that's incredibly versatile.The 47 year old donned the Beige Long Tailored Maxi Skirt from River Island on Tuesday's episode, which is priced at £38 here.The skirt, composed of 96% cotton, is perfect for the summer months, with the breathable fabric designed to keep wearers cool in the heat.
Renee Zellweger is back in action filming her new Bridget Jones movie, Mad About The Boy.The film, which is currently being shot across London, sees Renee reprising her role as the beloved character Bridget Jones.The plot revolves around Bridget's life as a single mum to her two kids, Mabel and Billy, whom she shared with her late ex Mark Darcy, played by Colin Firth. Exclusive new pictures show Renee in full character mode, filming the first school run scenes of the movie.
Renee Zellweger has been playing Bridget Jones now for over two decades. However, you might be interested in seeing some of the other actresses that were up for the part.
Snow Patrol have today (May 30) shared new single ‘The Beginning’ and announced their eighth album ‘The Forest Is The Path’ with a supporting 2025 UK and Ireland arena tour.‘The Forest Is The Path’ is the band’s first full-length record in six years, following on from 2018’s ‘Wildness’, and will arrive on September 13 via Polydor. You can pre-order/pre-save it here.Produced by Fraser T Smith, the album was written by Gary Lightbody, Nathan Connolly and Johnny McDaid, and features 12 tracks as well as writing credits from Smith, Will Reynolds, Roy Kerr and Troy Van Leeuwen from Queens Of The Stone Age.Speaking about the new single, which was written on a trip to Somerset, Lightbody explained: “The first day we wrote ‘The Beginning’, start to finish.”McDaid added: “And he did the vocal in one take. “Straight after writing the lyrics.
Bridget Jones 4, aka Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, is in production and we now know which stars from the first three films will be returning!
Isla Fisher (Wedding Crashers), Josette Simon (Anatomy of a Scandal), Nico Parker (How to Train Your Dragon) and Leila Farzad (I Hate Suzie) have joined the cast of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, with nine signing on to reprise roles from previous installments of the beloved rom-com franchise.
Jack Dunn “Wedding Crashers” star Isla Fisher, Nico Parker (“How To Train Your Dragon”), Josette Simon (“Anatomy of a Scandal”) and Leila Farzad (“Black Mirror: Joan is Awful”) have joined the cast of “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” which premieres on Valentine’s Day next year in theaters internationally and on Peacock in the U.S. Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent return to play Bridget’s mom and dad. Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will return to reprise their roles as Bridget’s friends.
Love Island star Chyna Mills, who is engaged to Strictly Come Dancing pro, Neil Jones, encountered a hotel nightmare when it came to travelling with their tiny tot. After a fun day out at Longleat Safari Park, Chyna checked into a hotel with their daughter, Havana where staff 'refused' to help which left the TV star doing it 'all on her own'. Chyna, 25, took to Instagram on Saturday, 25 May to share with her followers the unexpected challenge she faced as she travelled on her own.
Filming has officially commenced on the fourth Bridget Jones movie – Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. We’re now getting the first photos of franchise star Renee Zellweger and newcomer Isla Fisher on set.