Weekend weather for Scotland as bank holiday 'spring sunshine' on the cards

Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania’s  Four Daughters and Sudanese director Mohamed Kordofani’s drama Goodbye Julia topped the prizes at the 8th Critics Awards for Arab Films, which were announced on the fringes of the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.

With the summer holiday season just around the corner, it's the perfect time to start sorting out your packing list, and no suitcase is complete without some linen pieces.This lightweight, breathable fabric is ideal for warmer weather and is a must-have for creating a stylish, luxe-looking holiday wardrobe. Despite many linen items often coming with a hefty price tag, Marks and Spencer shoppers believe they've stumbled upon a real steal with the store's Linen Blend High Waisted Bermuda Shorts, priced at £29.50 here.These shorts have been lauded for their excellent value, as well as their softness and comfort, making them an essential addition to your next holiday.

The Fortune Hotel returned on Thursday night, after the programme was left on a cliffhanger previously on what pair would be sent packing with empty pockets.

Studiocanal has acquired UK and Ireland rights for Ali Abbasi’s Cannes Palme d’Or contender The Apprentice.

Megan Thee Stallion has officially launched her Hot Girl Summer Tour and the set list is now available!

A B-listed former hospital in Falkirk that is now a private home can install an array of solar panels and a fence to hide them, despite objections from neighbours.

The next bank holiday takes place on May 27 which means some people will receive their scheduled State Pension or benefit payment early. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has already published updated payment date details for Tax Credits and Child Benefit, while the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Social Security Scotland are expected to announce similar changes soon.

A West Lothian thug has been jailed for his involvement in a spate of ATM robberies which were carried out with a violent gang at locations across the country.

The Radford family are off on another holiday, less than a month after returning from a trip to Disneyland in Florida. Mum-of-22 Sue Radford and her husband Noel have posted that they're making the most of the nice weather on a motorhome holiday.They have revealed that their family are "chilling" in their motorhome , enjoying barbecues and playing on swing sets on a weekend trip.The family posted their luxury RV, which cost an estimated £40,000, on their Instagram page to their 520,000 followers.Their motorhome boasts plenty of seating for their 22 children, and when it's bedtime the seating turns into beds.

Many Scots are in for a very warm and sunny Saturday this weekend with temperatures peaking in the low 20s - before things potentially take a turn for the worst the following day.

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

Kate Forbes has returned to the Scottish Government for the first time since last year's bitter SNP leadership contest.

Arcade Fire have announced their only ‘Funeral’ 20th-anniversary show in North America, set to take place in Colorado.The band – comprised of frontman Win Butler, Régine Chassagne, Richard Reed Parry, Tim Kingsbury and Jeremy Gara – took to their social media to share that they are set to perform their 2004 album at “one of our favourite venues”, the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado on September 16.A ticket presale will be available starting May 8 at 10am MDT (12pm EST / 9am PT / 5pm BST). Visit here to purchase tickets and check out a full list of tour dates below.A post shared by Arcade Fire (@arcadefire)JULY 2 – Rho, Italy, Fiera Milano4 – London, UK, O2 Academy Brixton 5 – London, UK, O2 Academy Brixton7 – Dublin, Ireland, The Malahide CastleSEPTEMBER16 – Morrison, CO, Red Rocks Amphitheatre The newly announced date is the latest gig to be shared after Arcade Fire revealed that they would be playing “a limited number” of shows in celebration of their seminal 2004 debut LP.Back in February, the band shared two separate invitation posts that read: “Save the date.

Morgan Freeman, Olivier Marchal and Simone Ashley will be lauded at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival in June. Prince Albert II of Monaco will present Freeman with Festival’s Crystal Nymph award.

The Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings across the UK for bank holiday Monday. The yellow warnings, which covers parts of England, Scotland, and Wales, are in force for most of the afternoon and evening.

Marta Balaga The Fantastic Pavilion returns to Cannes for its second edition, revealing seven Gala Screenings. This year’s selection features “Do Not Enter” by Hugo Cardozo, “Aire, Just Breathe” directed by Leticia Tonos, Doug Rao’s “Dirty Boy,” Can Evrenol’s “Sayara,” “Mourir or Not Mourir” by Anaïs Cave and Thomas Combret, Andreas Marschall’s “Black.White.Red.” and “Vadakkan” by Sajeed A.

As parents of 22 Noel and Sue Radford enjoy a caravan weekend for the May bank holiday, the couple have come prepared with a supersized barbeque to cook for their massive brood.Taking to Instagram to give fans an insight into how they cook for so many, Sue filmed her husband as he prepared a fry-up on the barbeque during the trip - with six eggs, over a dozen sausages, a pile of bacon, and mushrooms all sizzling on the grill. If you have a giant brood or hosting a Bank Holiday BBQ for family and friends then don't miss this large Kettle BBQ for £40 from Dunelm or try this Electric BBQ Grill for £159 from The Range.The couple, who are currently visiting Scotland with some of their children, have rose to prominence via their Channel 5 show 22 Kids and Counting, fascinating viewers with a look inside life as the UK's 'largest family'.

A post shared by Tunbridge Wells Forum (@twforum)Recently, it was announced Alien Ant Farm and CKY had become the first American band to add a £1 ticket levy to their UK tours.It follows a similar move by Enter Shikari last year; last May, the band shared details of a 2024 run of UK tour dates, where £1 from each ticket sold was donated to the Music Venue Trust.Other companies have launched similar initiatives. Independent ticketing company Skiddle announced in October it would donate 50p of every ticket sold towards saving grassroots music venues, while taxi firm FREENOW pledged to donate £1 from every ride to the cause.Ticketmaster have introduced a Music Venue Trust charity upsell option, enabling fans to make direct contributions to MVT when purchasing tickets.

The bank holiday weekend is underway, following a few days of warmer weather. But will those temperatures continue?

First Minister-elect John Swinney wants more immigrants to solve the worker shortage crisis caused by Brexit.