SNP Government and councils in 'standoff' over teacher numbers as cuts loom

The heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is one of the most highly anticipated bouts in recent memory, expected to generate significant pay-per-view revenue. Boxing fans worldwide will be watching as the first undisputed champion in this weight division since Lennox Lewis in 1999 is crowned.

Paris Hilton has hinted that her iconic The Simple Life TV series with close pal Nicole Richie could be returning.The duo shot to fame over 20 years ago when their reality series became a global sensation as they travelled across the US in their pink pickup truck. The Noughties show saw Nicole, the adopted daughter of Lionel Richie and Brenda Harvey, and Paris, the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, founder of Hilton Hotels, swap their lavish lifestyles for menial jobs to experience life without their usual wealth.

Animal welfare officers forced their way into a pet owner's home and found a "frankly horrifying" menagerie of dead and dying caged animals. Donna Breen was banned from keeping any animal for the next ten years after she admitted being responsible for the dead and decaying pets.

Limp Bizkit and Jelly Roll joined forces at Welcome To Rockville this weekend to perform a version of The Who’s ‘Behind Blue Eyes’ – check out footage below. Limp Bizkit are one of the headliners of this year’s edition of the Daytona Beach, Florida festival, alongside Foo Fighters, Slipknot and Motley Crue. Other acts on the bill include Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Queens of the Stone Age, Sum 41, Disturbed, Primus and Anthrax.

Alison Herman TV Critic Maya Rudolph opened the Mother’s Day episode of “Saturday Night Live” with a tribute to mothers — in every sense of the term. Hosting the sketch show’s penultimate episode of the season, Rudolph began her monologue by noting she’s a four-time mom herself. “You’re not just a mom,” cast member Bowen Yang reminded her.

Eurovision Song Contest hopeful Olly Alexander has revealed how he was left sobbing after a heartbreaking TV moment. The former Years And Years singer, who's representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, 11 May, was filming Channel 4's award-winning drama series It's A Sin when filming had to be halted.

There drama is only ramping up in Coronation Street next week with one character left for dead and another confessing a secret to their shocked partner.

First Minister John Swinney has ruled out introducing legislation on gender reform after a previous law was vetoed by the UK Government.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery — ordinarily rivals for consumers’ time and money — are teaming up for a triple-play bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max. The companies announced a new streaming bundle comprising Disney+, Hulu and Max will be available this summer in the U.S.

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are breaking ground in streaming with a bundled offering featuring Disney+, Hulu and Max in a single package.

First Minister-elect John Swinney praised a former Tory Chancellor who pushed through deep benefit cuts as a “believer” in devolution.

He may be sixth in line to the British throne, but Prince Archie's upbringing in Montecito, California is world's away from the centuries of Kings and Queens he descends from. Today, as Archie turns five, just how might the young royal be celebrating? "I wish we knew more about little Archie", former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK!.

An SNP activist who planned to challenge John Swinney for the party's leadership has pulled out of the running.

Annette Badland, the 71-year-old actress known for her role as Mrs Fitz in Outlander, has expressed her delight at being able to portray a Scottish character and honour her mother's heritage.

AURORA has added two extra shows in Dublin and Edinburgh to her upcoming UK and European tour – see all the dates below. The Norwegian alt-pop singer is preparing to release her new album ‘What Happened To The Heart?’ in June, after which she will be playing a string of shows around the continent in September and October.

An unlawful assembly order has been given by law enforcement to a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA. The order sets the stage for a confrontation between entrenched protesters and officials if the encampment does not disperse.

A man has been arrested after thousands of pounds worth of heroin and cocaine were discovered in a county lines drugs raid.

Police were called out as a school was put into lockdown over a parent's behaviour. Families were told that Congleton High School, in Cheshire, was in a 'lockdown procedure' this morning (May 1).

Piers Morgan, known for his candid opinions, has made a dig at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle concerning their forthcoming trip to Nigeria.

Ellen DeGeneres, a pioneer in comedy and LGBTQ+ visibility, returned to the stage at Largo in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, marking the beginning of her “Ellen’s Last Stand…Up Tour.” The sold-out event drew around 200 eager fans, signaling a warm welcome back for the beloved comedian after her departure from “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”In her characteristic style, DeGeneres didn’t shy away from addressing the controversy surrounding her exit from the long-running daytime talk show. With honesty and humor, she tackled the rumors and criticisms head-on, offering her perspective on the tumultuous journey she has experienced in the spotlight.Reflecting on her statements about not caring what others think of her, DeGeneres quipped, “I said that at the height of my popularity.” Her self-awareness drew laughter from the audience as she acknowledged the irony of her situation.