National Grid emergency back-up plan triggered amid fears of snow affecting energy

Nurses and midwives in Perth and Kinross will join strikes across Scotland next year after members of the Royal College of Nursing “overwhelmingly” rejected the latest pay offer for NHS workers.

GREAT British Sewing Bee viewers have all been left saying the same thing about Johannes' naughty blunder. The Strictly Come Dancing star was seen fashioning a Harry Styles inspired jumpsuit in the BBC sewing competition. Tonight's celebrity special of the BBC One programme saw four celebrities go head-to-head for the sewing title.

LOVE Island's Luca Bish has rushed back to the UK from holiday after his family home was broken into by thieves. The reality star was in Switzerland enjoying a winter getaway with his family when he was informed of the break-in.

AMANDA Holden burst into tears after she was reunited with the woman who saved her life on Britain's Got Talent: Ultimate Magician. The judge was invited onto the stage by former BGT winner Richard Jones during tonight's special episode.

A demand for more funding for council across Scotland to tackle unprecedented budget problems has been publicly backed by Falkirk councillors, after they gave the COSLA Save Our Services campaign unanimous support.

Greenwich Entertainment has taken U.S. distribution rights to Man in the Basement directed by Philippe Le Guay (The Women on the 6th Floor) and starring François Cluzet (The Intouchables), Jérémie Renier (Summer Hours), and Bérénice Bejo (The Artist). Last month, the film won the top prize at the UK Jewish Film Festival.

Scotland is creating more green jobs as a proportion of the workforce than anywhere else in the UK, stats show.

AMANDA Holden is left terrified at a spooky act in a first look at Britain's Got Talent: The Magicians. The one-off spin-off show is dedicated solely to the art of magic and tricksters with a host of memorable faces from BGT returning to take to the stage.

Two Livingston Handball Club youngsters will mix it up with the best in Britain after being selected for the Great Britain men’s under-18 programme.

NOBODY dresses up to appear on the radio quite like Amanda Holden - as she proved again today. The Britain's Got Talent star, 51, arrived at the offices of Heart Radio in a see-through top that showed her bra. It comes after she arrived at work in London yesterday wrapped up warm but without a bra on at all.

AMANDA Holden shimmied around her Heart radio studios in a "skater" inspired outfit as she warned fans to "stay warm." The breakfast show host, 51, went bra-free in the chic cream-coloured attire paired with thigh high boots. After being spotted out in London in the sophisticated look, Amanda took to her Instagram page to explain the details further.

AMANDA Holden looked to be feeling the chill as she nipped out in London in a stylish cream outfit. The Heart radio star, 51, wore a chic ensemble made up of a coat, a minidress with a pleated skirt and knee-high boots. The glam media star finished her glamorous look with shades and a circular handbag.

The aftershocks from the big executive restructuring at Amazon Studios continue.

AMANDA Holden and her lookalike daughter Lexi Hughes caused a stir last week when they walked the red carpet together. The duo posed up a storm together at the British Fashion Awards, with Lexi, 16, wowing in a black lace dress. And it seems the budding model has plans to launch a showbiz career just like her famous mum.

Express.co.uk at the Pride of Britain awards in October.The Bridgerton actress admitted she might be keen to make a return to the world of Doctor Who now that the It’s A Sin creator is back at the helm.Russell was responsible for revising the science fiction show back in 2005, and is largely credited with its new-found success today.The writer, who is taking back the reins from showrunner Chris Chibnall, oversaw both Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant’s time on the BBC show.During David’s era, Adjoa played the mother of the Doctor’s second companion Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman).She turned in a memorable performance as the critical, uptight Francine Jones across seven episodes between 2007 and 2008. Speaking on the Pride of Britain red carpet about whether she would return to the show, she suggested that she would be keen to make a comeback.“Russell is a genius,” she said. “Every show I’ve done… I did a show of his called Cucumber for Channel 4 and he’s an absolute genius.Asked if she would consider reentering the world of Doctor Who, she added: “So if he said to me ‘jump’, I’d just say ‘how high?’“But I cannot wait to see what he’s going to do this season with the new Doctor and all the new ideas that are coming along.“I know we’ve got a bit of Mr Tennat,” she added in reference to the 10th Doctor star.

BELOVED Bake Off stars have confirmed their return to the Channel 4 show following Matt Lucas' departure. The Great British Bake Off's New Year's special lineup has now officially been confirmed - with Lottie Bedlow and Chigs Parmer among the contestants coming back to the tent.

BAFTA winner John Boyega has returned to his roots in South London and spoken of the financial hardship he endured during his childhood. The Star Wars actor visited a Croydon youth centre and offered his advice on what he thinks is needed for young kids to turn their dreams into reality.

Matt Lucas just confirmed that he is leaving Great British Bake Off after three seasons as a presenter.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke has all the right moves when it comes to his dancing and he has a seriously stunning home to go along with it. The TV judge lives in an impressive country home with his wife and their twins. Anton has given glimpses into the property on both social media and through a series of TV appearances.

EX-Bake Off host Sandi Toksvig has been rushed to hospital seriously ill in Australia. The 64-year-old has bronchial pneumonia and been forced off work.