Glasgow has been used more often for Hollywood movies due to its architecture and the way it can be made to look like New York City. There are also tax breaks for productions that film makers can make the most of in the UK, which adds to Glasgow's appeal. Glasgow City Council can sometimes also offer funding to productions which adds to the attractiveness of the city. In 2025 some big productions took place in the city, from action films like Spiderman, to Thrillers such as Ghost writer and Fear. With that there were a lot of celebrity sightings and people coming into town to watch the movies getting made.

Feelings of fear and ineptitude have been my almost constant companions as I was thrown into challenging situations. The prostate was hard, lumpy and asymmetrical, and even I could immediately tell this was cancer and treatment should be expedited. I have not quite come to terms with calling myself a doctor because it sounds somewhat fraudulent. But I also occasionally admit to myself that I am pretty thrilled about being a junior doctor at 51. I am blown away at the momentary connections I get to share with people in the most extraordinary moments of life.

Robbie Neilson set for Kilmarnock next manager talks – the latest on Rugby Park boss searchThe former Hearts and Dundee United boss is on the Rugby Park shortlist with Peter Leven retaining boardroom level supportView 2 Images Robbie NeilsonKilmarnock are set to hold talks with Robbie Neilson over their vacant managerial position. ‌The former Hearts and Dundee United boss is on the Rugby Park shortlist. Neilson is currently assistant manager at SK Lommel to Lee Johnson. He has led both Dundee United and Hearts to Championship success and also led the Jambos into Europe. The Rugby Park side put out a statement on Wednesday confirming that they would be looking to appoint a new manager next week.

Even where there’s “no general limit,” drivers can still be penalized for dangerous driving or for failing to adjust speed to weather, traffic, or visibility. That’s the Isle of Man, a small island nestled in the Irish Sea between Britain and Ireland. That autonomy helps explain what makes it unique: much of its rural road network has no national speed limit, even though careless and dangerous driving laws still apply.³That doesn’t mean it’s a free-for-all. Germany – The Autobahn And Its Unspoken CodeThen there’s Germany, home of the Autobahn, the holy grail for petrolheads. Elsewhere, roads may be filled with limits and warnings, but in these corners of Europe, speed is still a matter of judgement, not legislation.

The department of foreign affairs is trying to confirm the death of an Australian man who was reportedly killed while fighting with Ukrainian forces against Russia last month. According to multiple posts on social media, Russell Allan Wilson was killed on 12 December in the Donetsk region. He was the kind of man you trusted with your life without thinking twice. Other social media posts referred to Wilson having served in the Australian military, and having been in Ukraine since 2023. Weeks after he was reported to have been killed, the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, said Russia had confirmed Jenkins was alive.

Liam Rosenior has emerged as the frontrunner for the Chelsea jobCesc Fabregas is not being considered for the Chelsea manager's position, according to reports. Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior, however, has emerged as one of the early frontrunners to succeed Enzo Maresca. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The club statement read: "Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted company. During his time at the club, Enzo led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Enzo Maresca left Chelsea on New Year's Day after one win in seven games

Harry Kane has shattered nearly every record this season, but one Bayern Munich teammate has been threatening to steal his thunder. 17-year-old Lennart Karl has been European football's breakout wonderkid this season after a superstar rise through the club's ranks. And then you look at the injury to Jamal Musiala, which really opened the way up for Lennart Karl. "This meant that there was an opportunity for Lennart Karl to at least be in the squad at 17 years old. He's really great.

Why Man United star Bryan Mbeumo was subbed off at half-time as Cameroon make AFCON progressManchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo has yet to score a goal at the Africa Cup of Nations, but Cameroon have qualified for the last-16. View Image Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo only played 45 minutes on New Year's Eve as Cameroon beat Mozambique. (Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo was taken off at half-time as Cameroon beat Mozambique 2-1 to secure their place in the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). ‌Cameroon were level at half-time - as Geny Catamo's opener for Mozambique was cancelled out by a Nene own goal. Mbeumo's early farewell from the game on New Year's Eve comes as the United star struggles for form at AFCON this winter.

As the new year issues its annual invitation to stocktake, the thing I keep thinking is where we might place the equivalent emotional pivot points, those periods in which, after years of – God willing! – pottering along feeling roughly the same, suddenly, one day, there’s a change. I turned 50 at the end of November, which in any age prior to ours, would put me safely on the other side of a full-scale midlife crisis. Three big pivot points in a life when one becomes, briefly but acutely, aware of time passing, and which in my experience, tends to hit during even-numbered years (for that reason, I’ve always preferred the lower pressure of odd-number ages). That’s the other thing about these pivot points: their unavoidability.

Club statement: Enzo Maresca. — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 1, 2026“Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted company,” read a club statement. The 45-year-old guided Chelsea to Champions League qualification via a fourth-placed finish last season, in addition to winning the Conference League and Club World Cup. Liam Rosenior, the head coach of French club Strasbourg, who are owned by Chelsea’s parent company BlueCo, has emerged as the early favourite to replace Maresca among bookmakers. Former Barcelona head coach Xavi, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, Fulham’s Marco Silva and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola are other potential candidates.

This will be a chance to hear The Archers’ very first episode brought back to life, as the original recording no longer survives. A search for the culprit is now under way, and a New Year’s Day special drama at 7.15pm will delve deeper into the mystery, led by special guest Claire Skinner. This will be followed by The Archers Podcast at 8pm, where Emma Freud and guests will bring fans closer to the drama. Special episodes of Radio 4 programmes including Woman’s Hour and This Week In History will also celebrate the enduring appeal of the fictional village of Ambridge and its inhabitants. To mark the anniversary, episodes of The Archers will now be available on BBC Sounds for five years after broadcast, an increase from the previous 30-day window.

And I know the best times to visit cheap destinations all over the world, as well as how to find those £15 flights and the best free attractions to visit. AdvertisementChoosing the best month to visit a place can be tricky when it comes to balancing the best weather and affordable flights. I’ve even thrown in some of the best free things to do there if you’d like to keep to a budget. Free things to doRoyal Alcazar Palace (free tickets for last hour)Seville Cathedral (free tickets for the last hour)Salsa shows at Jardines de MurillApril – TokyoOne of the most popular times to visit Tokyo is during cherry blossom season. Free things to do:AdvertisementHenderson Wave BridgeThe MerlionGarden by the BayJune – Puerto RicoA destination that unexpectedly blew me away was Puerto Rico.

David Shepherd, of Brigbourne Drive in Seaton, says he has lived at his home for 17 years, and prior to 2015 had never experienced any flooding at the property. A decade on, Mr Shepherd's property flooded on November 13 of this year during Storm Claudia and again on December 15. "The council aren't maintaining the gutters and the drainage we have got, all they are doing is cleaning up after an event," said Mr Shepherd. We have previously advised homeowners on property flood resilience measures following Storm Desmond. "We remain committed to working with residents and partners to reduce flood risk wherever possible.

The university's Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film and its founder Martha M. Lauzen have tracked employment of women in behind-the-scenes decision-making jobs for nearly three decades. Roles included in the study are: directors, writers, executive producers, producers, editors and cinematographers. Lauzen launched her effort in 1998, assuming that pointing out the imbalance would cause doors to swing open for women in Hollywood. Her study found that, in 2025, women constituted 28% of film producers and 23% of the executive producers. "Add the current political war on diversity, and women in the film industry now find themselves in uncharted territory," Lauzen wrote.

Jan 01, 2026 13:00:00Mammal 'monogamy ranking' announced, humans between beavers and white-handed gibbonsSome animals have multiple partners throughout their lives, while others, like modern humans, are primarily monogamous. For example, mountain gorillas had a sibling rate of 6%, while chimpanzees only had a 4% sibling rate. The top-ranked California footed mouse, which maintains a lifelong partnership with its mate, has a sibling rate of 100%. The lowest-ranked breed is the Soay sheep, which lives in Scotland, with a sibling rate of just 0.6%. Humans are often driven to monogamy by religious taboos or other social pressures, so polygamy will emerge quickly if these pressures lose force.