RAF fighter jets scramble to intercept two Russian aircraft off Scottish coast

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterRob Thomas has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Round Hill Music, joining a roster than includes Trombone Shorty, Toro Y Moi and Bones UK, among others.A gifted songwriter, Thomas’ credits include two decades-worth of hits by Matchbox Twenty (including the No. 1s “Push,” “3AM,” “Bent,” “If You’re Gone” and “Unwell”), his own solo work and such classics as 1999’s Grammy Award-winning “Smooth” by Santana, on which he was a featured artist and co-writer.

A report to  West Lothian Council’s Environment Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel said that the pollution levels in the loch had grown over the years and the water quality is reaching  dangerous conditions.Like many ponds and water stretches  the loch has seen a growth of blue/green algae in the last two decades.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been revealed as shock potential investors in Welsh soccer club Wrexham A.F.C. Wrexham, who play in the fifth tier of the English soccer pyramid, announced that the Hollywood pair were in talks to invest in the club, reportedly up to $2.5 million (£2 million).

Andreas Wiseman International EditorIn a surprise move, Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia creator and actor Rob McElhenney have made a bid for Welsh soccer club Wrexham, which plies its trade in the fifth tier of the English football league system.According to reports, the Hollywood duo will put forward their vision for the fan-owned club at a special general meeting.

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford thinks the English heavy metal giants “deserve to be in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”.Discussing his and the band’s eventful past in a new interview with NME, Halford talked about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and how he feels it needs to include more metal acts.“I’ve always admired it,” Halford said of the Hall.

RAF fighter jets intercepted Russian planes near the coast of Scotland. The Typhoons were launched from Leuchars Station in Fife after two Russian planes were spotted flying in UK airspace yesterday.

restaurants. The Scottish celebrity chef, 53, revealed that a new fry-up would be joining the menu at the Savoy Grill in London from September 21.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorBlumhouse has entered into a three-picture deal with sought-after British director Rob Savage, which the studio will finance and partner with the filmmaker to produce.Savage will be collaborating with the same team behind Host, including producer Douglas Cox; writers Jed Shepherd & Gemma Hurley; and editor Breanna Rangott.“We’ve been tracking Rob’s work for some time now, and when I got a look at Host, I saw the inventiveness in his work

Scottish Opera’s new production of La Bohème stands as a beacon of light in the darkness. The company has successfully created a staging that adheres to stringent social distancing rules in front of a live audience and captures the spirit and colour of Puccini’s opera.Staged in the parking lot of Scottish Opera’s Glasgow workshops – a bold proposition given the vagaries of autumnal Scottish weather – Roxana Haines’s production weaves in and around the audience.

Rangers new boy Jon McLaughlin.The keeper, who is currently away with the Scottish national team, has played his part in Steven Gerrard’s side starting their Premiership campaign with an impressive, six shutouts.McLaughlin, who came in from Sunderland in the summer, has played all the games apart from the opening day win at Aberdeen, after Allan McGregor suffered injury.His former boss Craig Levein is not surprised with the impact McLaughlin has made because the season he had him at Hearts he