£250K debts owed by firms to Dumfries and Galloway Council will be written off

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Gamers can return to the “Cozy Grove” universe this week with the launch of sequel game, “Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit.” The new titled, which launched Tuesday, is a mobile-only game exclusive to Netflix, which acquired “Cozy Grove” developer Spry Fox as an in-house studio in October 2022, differentiating it from its predecessor, which was released on Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch (arguably the most-chosen platform for the game’s players), Xbox, PlayStation and PC in 2021. But Spry Fox co-founder and studio director David Edery tells Variety that making the game for Netflix didn’t affect the title as much as fans of other platforms would first assume.

A concerned councillor is calling for a “housing emergency” to be officially declared in Dumfries and Galloway so that radical steps can be taken to rescue the sinking service.

An “urgent review” must be carried out by council education chiefs to ensure that everything is being done to prevent bullying in Dumfries and Galloway schools.

The royal’s trip to the Eras Tour was all for Princess Charlotte!

We could be just hours away from Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift‘s much-awaited reunion!

Donald Trump and Joe Biden will be the only two candidates participating in next week’s CNN presidential debate, the network said, as independent Robert Kennedy Jr. failed to qualify.

In the wake of Inside Out 2’s massive $295M worldwide debut last weekend, Disney Head of Global Theatrical Distribution Tony Chambers kicked off the studio’s CineEurope presentation this evening thanking exhibitors in attendance for their part in the historic start — and was met in kind by enthusiastic and clearly appreciative applause. He noted too that midweek numbers have been “nothing short of phenomenal” with the global total now $380M through Tuesday. 

Every household in the region is to get an update landing on door mats this week from NHS Dumfries and Galloway giving an update on the February cyber attack.

Sir Ian McKellen is reportedly “in good spirits” after taking a fall off the stage during a showing of the Player Kings play in London.Yesterday (June 17), while performing a fight scene at the Noël Coward theater in West End during a performance of Player Kings, McKellen lost his footing and plummeted off stage. According to the BBC, McKellen was rushed to a hospital, while the audience was evacuated from the venue, and the rest of the performance was cancelled.In a statement (per IGN), McKellen’s publicist commented that the veteran actor is expected to make a “speedy and full recovery”.

After the impressive display of The King's Birthday Parade in London at the weekend, another important royal procession will take place in Windsor today, Monday, 17 June.The Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and is the most senior knighthood in the British honours system which is only outranked by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. It sees those members of the Royal Family who have been honoured, attend a service at St George's Chapel, Windsor, before parading in their eye-catching dark blue mantles and Tudor bonnets with ostrich feather plumes.

How far, then, is either side willing to bend? That is going to be crux of the matter for Erik ten Hag and Ineos over the next few weeks as they seek to find some more common ground.

The Duke of Westminster and now wife Olivia Henson are all smiles in official wedding photos, after tying the knot in a Bridgerton-esque wedding in Chester Cathedral, Friday June 7. Olivia wore a stunning floor-length backless embroidered wedding dress by British designer Emma Victoria Payne, also known as EVP.The dress had a two metre-long train and a waterfall veil which ended up causing a little drama when they got blown by the wind on her way into the cathedral.The photos show Olivia in her ethereal wedding dress, the breathtaking veil sitting on the green grass, as Olivia smiles to the camera with her bouquet in hand.

The Duke of Westminster and now wife Olivia Henson are all smiles in official wedding photos, after tying the knot in a Bridgerton-esque wedding in Chester Cathedral, Friday June 7. Olivia wore a stunning floor-length backless embroidered wedding dress by British designer Emma Victoria Payne, also known as EVP.The dress had a two metre-long train and a waterfall veil which ended up causing a little drama when they got blown by the wind on her way into the cathedral.The photos show Olivia in her ethereal wedding dress, the breathtaking veil sitting on the green grass, as Olivia smiles to the camera with her bouquet in hand.

A surprise proposal was just one of the moments to make Taylor Swifts return to Scotland unforgettable after she last toured here almost ten years ago in 2015.

Former Love Island star Marcel Somerville has opened up about the rocky patch in his marriage with Rebecca Vieira after she was accused of cheating on him. Despite the drama, which saw Marcel, 38, clear out of their shared pad and scrub his socials clean of Rebecca's pics following the scandal in March, the couple are now attempting to mend fences.

In a major M&A move, Banijay UK has acquired independent scripted production company Caryn Mandabach Productions Limited (CMP). CMP, founded by prolific award-winning producer Caryn Mandabach, produces and owns the BAFTA-winning global hit drama series and brand, Peaky Blinders.

Crave‘s management are eyeing a breakthrough into the top three streaming services in Canada, as its parent Bell unveiled its 2024 season Upfronts slate today.

Scots have been warned to prepare for snow and thunder this weeks, according to the Met Office.

A charity boss is calling for the Scottish Government to invest in communities in a bid to eradicate child poverty.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Gizmodo, the 22-year-old tech news site, is the latest asset sold by G/O Media, which has been steadily shedding media properties for more than a year. Gizmodo’s new owner is Keleops, a European online tech-media company with offices in Switzerland and Paris, France, that was originally founded 10 years ago as a performance-marketing firm.