Police appeal after Johnstone fire

Police have issued CCTV pictures of two men they want to speak to after a teenager was attacked and threatened with a knife in a 'violent kidnap'.

A lad stole a couple's car then drove the wrong way down the M56 while being chased by police. Dashcam footage from the cops captured Cailen Smith, 22, parked up with the lights on moments after he stole the Ford Mondeo off the drive of the victims' house in Gatley.

Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted in West Lothian. Around 1pm on Monday, a 40-year-old man was walking near to Kirkgate, West Calder, when he was approached by a man and assaulted. The man was taken to St John’s Hospital for treatment.

Police are appealing for information to find a missing 13-year-old girl last seen two days ago. London Tuite was reported missing after being seen in the Cheadle area on Friday (September 30).

A man has been arrested after a stabbing in Rossendale last week.

The BBC has unveiled a factual slate to take on the competition that includes more Louis Theroux Interviews, a Simon Schama personal exploration of post-1945 society, natural history series on a mass dinosaur graveyard and a third season of Race Across The World.

K.J. Yossman BBC have unveiled their fall/winter arts and factual slate including documentaries on Elon Musk and fashion designer Virgil Abloh, who tragically died last year at the age of 41, as well as a new Louis Theroux series in which he interviews stars including Judi Dench, Rita Ora and Stormzy. “I’ve been in my new role for four months and I’ve been blown away by the sheer range, scale and quality of programming coming out of the factual, arts and classical music departments,” said Kate Phillips, director for unscripted. “From stand out documentaries like ‘The Real Mo Farah’ and ‘Freddie’s Field of Dreams’ to the BBC Proms and the launch of ‘Frozen Planet II,’ the team here are at the very top of their game, bringing audiences high impact, uniquely public service content at its very best. We’ve got plenty more to look forward to in the months ahead and I’m excited to unveil such an impressive array of diverse new content featuring big and upcoming talent, and bringing us new perspectives, incredible access and big moments for everyone.”

Police have issued an appeal to trace a registered sex offender with links to Rossendale. Lee Haslam is wanted by police after failing to attend court.

A teenager has died following a car crash on a busy road in Aberdeen today, with two other men also taken to hospital.

Thick black smoke filled the skies above Oldham this morning after a huge fire broke out at a scrapyard.

Police are appealing for information after a pensioner died following a fatal crash on the A9 last night.

After a devastating few months in which she lost her baby daughter moments after birth, learned of the tragic death of her ex-boyfriend, and suffered an alleged physical attack, Lauren Goodger is finding her "fire and drive" again. The 35 year old former TOWIE star has been more active on Instagram in recent weeks and she took to the social media platform to share that she was "back to work doing a photoshoot".

A family has slammed police after calling to report that their little boy had been slashed - only to be told that no officers would be sent out.

A woman has died after the car she was driving crashed into a wall in Renfrewshire.

Police have issued an urgent appeal for witnesses after a child was left injured by flares set off by protestors at a Bury AFC cup match last week. The youngster and a footballer sustained minor injuries after the flares were set off into Bury AFC's ground during an FA Cup qualifier on September 3.