Scots woman ‘gobsmacked’ by Downing Street lockdown party on day of mother’s funeral

It might be Christmas time, but these stars are celebrating two holidays this time of year!

Derek Hough and Julianne Hough are returning as the hosts of the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade and we have everything you need to know about 2023′s special.

A charity walk will take place on Christmas Day in memory of a respected Scots journalist who lost his battle with cancer last year.

Charlotte Crosby will be jetting off to the Maldives with her family on Christmas Day, after the festivities didn't "feel the same" following the death of her beloved grandmother in 2022.The ex-Geordie Shore star, 33, will be heading abroad with her fiancé Jake Ankers and their daughter Alba Jean, one, as well as her mum Letitia, dad Gary and brother Nathaniel. Mum-of-one Charlotte has revealed that the decision to jet off came after experiencing the "worst" Christmas in 2022 after her nan sadly passed away in November. Charlotte told The Mirror: "Last Christmas, we obviously lost my Nana.

Christmas Day for the Royal Family is a day packed full of unique traditions, but it isn't just a time for roast turkey, mince pies and carols as it also sees one of the King's closest relatives celebrate her birthday. She is a treasured member of the monarch’s inner circle and trusted friend who was born in Belgravia on Christmas Day in 1936 as the second child of the Duke and Duchess of Kent.The Princess is now the eldest female member of the Royal Family, and the second eldest overall behind her brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. Princess Alexandra Helen Elizabeth Olga Christabel of Kent was born on December 25, 1936 to Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark.The princess was born on Christmas Day like her aunt, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.

Loved ones of a missing Scots woman have appealed for anyone with information to come forward as they are 'extremely worried for her wellbeing'.

Green Day have shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of their recent single ‘Dilemma’.The song was recorded at RAK Studios in London with legendary producer Rob Cavallo and footage of them in the studio is intercut with scenes of them enjoying the sights of the capital.The song is the third preview of the trio’s 14th studio album ‘Saviors’ (out January 19), following on from recent tracks ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’ and ‘Look Ma, No Brains!’.“The masters at work in the studio,” reads the caption. “Just like that, Dilemma was born!!”Check it out below:“‘Dilemma’ was one of those songs that was kind of easy to write because it was so personal to me,” frontman Billie Joe Armstrong explained in a statement when the track was released.“We’ve seen so many of our peers struggle with addiction and mental illness.

The Duke of Sussex has said his £140,600 damages award after bringing a phone hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) at the High Court was a “great day for truth as well as accountability”.

Comedian Jimmy Tarbuck has confessed to a hit-and-run incident near his swanky £5.5million home, just days after his sister's funeral. The 83 year old funnyman was caught on camera driving his Lexus away from the scene, leaving behind a trail of damaged cars, reports the Daily Mirror.

Depeche Mode Day in Los Angeles, California yesterday (December 13) – check out the footage below.The synth-pop duo – comprising Dave Gahan and Martin Gore – were honoured during a special event at LA’s City Hall, where Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez gave an impassioned speech.“I am so proud to be here on what we have officially declared in the city of Los Angeles as Depeche Mode Day in LA,” she told a crowd of fans who cheered and applauded in response.“I wanna thank you all for coming out to honour a very treasured band that has meant so much to Los Angeles. Meeting us where we are with their lyrics and their musical stylings that helped to keep us whole when sometimes the world was falling apart.”Rodriguez continued: “And I couldn’t be more proud to be here in solidarity with all of you to recognise a global sensation that has not only made an indelible mark in Los Angeles but around the globe.“Ladies and gentlemen, help me welcome Dave Gahan and Martin Gore – Depeche Mode!”The band, who are due to play a show at LA’s Crypto.com Arena tomorrow night (December 15), then made their way down the City Hall steps before Gore took to the mic.

A Scots woman's hilarious TikTok showing the shocking state of Edinburgh's road has gone viral after she joked she hit a 'pothole to the next dimension'.

Police have renewed an appeal as a frantic search for a missing Scots woman enters it's thirteenth day.

Shane MacGowan’s funeral today (December 8).The Irish singer-songwriter and former Pogues frontman died from pneumonia in hospital, aged 65, on November 30. It came after he had been diagnosed with encephalitis and had been in ill health.As reported by BBC, the procession took place between 11am and 11:45am GMT around the south inner city, close to where MacGowan lived in Ballsbridge.

Green Day have shared a new single called ‘Dilemma’ – you can listen to it below.The song is the third preview of the trio’s 14th studio album ‘Saviors’ (out January 19), following on from recent tracks ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’ and ‘Look Ma, No Brains!’.“‘Dilemma’ was one of those songs that was kind of easy to write because it was so personal to me,” frontman Billie Joe Armstrong explained in a statement.“We’ve seen so many of our peers struggle with addiction and mental illness. This song is all about the pain that comes from those experiences.”The single comes with an accompanying black-and-white video, which finds Armstrong passed out on the ground as he slurs out brutally honest lyrics.

Green Day have announced that their next single ‘Dilemma’ will be released this week – check out the post below.Following on from recent tracks ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’ and ‘Look Ma, No Brains!’, the song will serve as the third preview of the trio’s 14th studio album ‘Saviors’ (out January 19).Taking to social media this week, Billie Joe Armstrong and co. confirmed that ‘Dilemma’ will arrive tomorrow (December 7).

The Scottish Covid Bereaved expect Boris Johnson to give "a grotesque distortion of the truth" when he appears at the UK Covid Inquiry this week.

A Glasgow woman whose sister battled depression before her death said sufferers need to be given more information about support available.

Police are growing increasingly concerned' for a young missing South Lanarkshire woman.

Stacey Solomon took to Instagram on Saturday to share an adorable video of herself and her family buying a huge Christmas tree.The influencer and television personality, 34, is married to Joe Swash and shares Rex, three, Rose, one, and baby Belle, nine months with him. She also has sons Zachary, 14, and Leighton, 11, from previous relationships. In her new video, the whole family went to a Christmas tree farm together to pick out one for their home, Pickle Cottage.They all wrapped up for the day out and were seen walking through a massive array of Christmas trees.

Shawn Mendes is enjoying some gorgeous weather in Santa Monica, Calif.