easyJet launches new flights to Lapland and Egypt from Scottish airports

Supermarkets are having something of a moment when it comes to their fashion lines, with everyone from ASDA’s George to Sainsbury’s TU Clothing stocking some amazing summer buys. Although Tesco’s F&F brand has long been lauded as a great option for affordable and chic clothing options, it seems the supermarket has taken it one step further and launched its very own Tesco-branded fashion.

Trainspotting producer Andrew Macdonald has been appointed as the new Chair of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). 

A holidaymaker was allegedly Tasered and dragged off a Jet2 flight from Edinburgh after claims of "unruly behaviour" forced the plane to divert. The 26-year-old man was filmed being marched across the runway by security personnel after being removed from the Tenerife-bound plane.

Manchester United are set to begin their tour of the US with a friendly against Arsenal in New York on Saturday.

The much-anticipated Barbie film finally hits cinema screens today (Friday, July 21) - and keen-eyed moviegoers who also know their Love Island contestants might spot a familiar face while they're enjoying the summer blockbuster. Chris Taylor, who appeared on the ITV dating show's fifth season, makes a cameo which is understood to have come about all because of the film's star.

A new Netflix documentary about freediving has had viewers 'stressed' and many 'in bits'. But people have been quick to recommend The Deepest Breath, which premiered on the streaming giant earlier this week.

It may be the middle of summer but the weather we’ve been experiencing lately feels unseasonably wet and windy. While it’s miserable in the UK you may be dreaming of holidays in more exotic locations.

Thania Garcia Though it started as a video-sharing app, TikTok has become an effective (and totally unpredictable) tool for musicians and record labels looking to shed some light on a new single. Now the app is putting its music industry skills to the test with the launch of “Elevate,” a new rising artist platform that will make the most of the app’s built-in music discovery tools to support fresh talent. The initiative launches today with musicians: Chinchilla, Sam Barber, Omar Courtz, Isabel La Rosa, Kaliii, and Lu Kala. TikTok will provide the selected creators resources including early access to new features, and will additionally receive support from TikTok’s official social handles. “Elevate’s” inaugural program will run through October.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Ariana Grande has reportedly 'split' from her husband Dalton Gomez, after she was seen at Wimbledon on 16 July, without her wedding ring. Speculation and rumours swirled after Ariana was seen without her diamond rock on her left hand - though some fans were quick to rush to her defence. Estimating the cost of the ring, one said: “I wouldn't wear half a million dollars on my finger everywhere”.

The Mary Wallopers have announced their new single ‘Wexford’, and told NME how they are looking to challenge perceptions of Irish folk music by making their music as accessible and thought-provoking as possible.Having gained notoriety from their lockdown livestreams, Dundalk band The Mary Wallopers have gone on to galvanise an unlikely fanbase from across the UK – and been hailed as making the traditional folk genre more accessible to a new generation.Following on from lead single ‘The Holy Ground’, the band have today (July 17) released the second track new album ‘Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll’ — a cover of Pecker Dunne’s ‘Wexford’.One of the album’s more emotive and introspective tracks, the cover sees The Mary Wallopers pay tribute to the late Irish folk icon and shed a light on the backlash faced by travellers, which often goes overlooked.“It is to show respect to the people that influence us,” guitarist Charles Hendy told NME. “The song itself is so raw and honest, it’s about him growing up in Wexford and he doesn’t sugarcoat anything in it.“It’s just an amazingly written song.

A Real Housewives star and her husband have chosen a stunning mansion in Scotland to renew their vows. Marysol Patton and Steve McNamara held their ceremony at the impressive stately Ardgowan House in Gourock on Saturday.

It's a busy time for holidays and lots of people in our region will be jetting off from Manchester Airport.

EasyJet has announced new twice weekly Christmas flights to Lapland from Manchester Airport. The winter route will see flights to Kittila in Finnish Lapland - a new destination for the airline.

The UK Government recently set a new target to save at least £1.3billion in 2023-24 through its dedicated counter fraud and error resource. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said this will be a significant increase on the £1.1billion savings achieved last year, cracking down further on those exploiting the benefits system and stealing from those who most need help.

Summer may be in full swing, but soon enough it'll be winter again and we'll be on the lookout for ways to keep warm around the house and cut our heating bills.

Travis Scott has announced a special launch show and livestream for his upcoming album, ‘Utopia’.The rapper took to social media on Sunday night (July 9) to break the news. Per his post, the livestream and show will take place on July 28 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

The SNP has demanded an apology from a Tory minister who claimed that veterans choose to use foodbanks.

Drena De Niro is speaking out after the untimely death of her son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.

AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI0UK) has forged a new Content Group across the UK and EMEA and promoted Sam Rowden to run it.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has found love again with a handsome policeman after splitting from his former co-star.