The top 30 little things that spark joy - from a compliment to a biscuit

Police have launched an urgent search for a man who vanished wearing a Rangers top in Kilmarnock.

The focus of dieting is often on what not to eat, but Michael Mosley is encouraging people to consume more protein.

A top Scottish hotel is set to open a one-of-a-kind winter retreat, creating Glasgow's first outdoor spa – complete with an open-air hot tub – when it opens in the city this November.

An injured tortoise was found abandoned in a cardboard box dumped on top of a bin in a Scots village.

It's a beautiful Scottish tourist town that will be familiar to many, but for those looking for an Autumn escape, it could be just the answer. Oban, the idyllic seaside town, has just been named second in a list of the UK’s 100 most picturesque spots for an Autumn staycation.

STV's entertainment reporter Laura Boyd has been crowned Influencer of The Year for 2022/2023.

Scots Instagram queen Emiky Shak has left little to the imagination with her latest post on social media, while sharing her Autumn dress look.

Winter is not far off and with the days already getting darker and colder, many people will be dreaming about taking a sun holiday.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent CANNES — Framing one of the first independent series co-productions between Brazil and Portugal, Ventre Studio, Coral Europa, Canal Brasil and TVI are co-producing “Godless John,” with Brazilian acting legend Marco Nanini as John of God. Directed by Marina Person (“California”), the three-part series’ boasts a powerful Brazilian cast which has gained international recognition: Bianca Comparato,  star of Netflix hit “3%,” Karine Teles (“Second Mother”) and Antonio Saboia (“Bacurau”). Two Portuguese actresses will be confirmed shortly.

Manori Ravindran International Editor Banijay Group CEO Marco Bassetti may be making a smart marketing move by delivering a Mipcom keynote on Oct. 18, but the Italian executive insists that “PR, for us, comes after.” At the first major TV market for the “Survivor” distributor since its $2.2 billion acquisition of Endemol Shine Group in 2020, Bassetti has a clear message: Producers, including Banijay, need a more equitable business model against the streamers. “It’s the golden age of content, but I’m not sure it’s the golden age of revenue share for producers,” Bassetti tells Variety from Banijay Group’s Paris headquarters in late September. “We need to be careful if we want to continue creating value in the industry. We need to fight to allow producers to keep their model as it was before.”

Michael Tubbs, who called her “basura” (garbage).Martinez, who had already stepped down as L.A. City Council President before resigning entirely, ended her letter by addressing, “all little Latina girls across this city — I hope I’ve inspired you to dream beyond that which you can see.” The idea that she still saw herself as a role model was met with swift and savage mockery.“Nury Martinez says her heart is broken as she resigns from public office.

“The Little Mermaid” is doing swimmingly on the journey to its live-action release.

Amanda Holden brought out the bubbly as she celebrated completing the Three Peaks Challenge on Friday. Amanda, 51, took on the tough challenge, which she saw her climb the highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland in just 24 hours, to raise money for Heart's charity Global's Make Some Noise. The Heart Radio presenter has been documenting her process in the Three Peaks Challenge throughout the last few hours up until she successfully reached the top of Ben Nevis mountain in Scotland this morning.

Amanda Holden ditched her high heels for walking boots as she took on the challenges of Scotland's highest mountain early this morning (Friday).

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