Dumfries and Galloway councillor disappointed in lack of progress on sign language plan

A hammer blow to the UK’s hugely successful high-end TV (HETV) tax credit could be struck in next week’s budget and a prominent politician has written to the Chancellor urging him to reconsider.

The Beads of Courage UK charity has expanded to include the oncology and haematology units at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

Andi Peters admitted he was 'trying his hardest' as he made his latest appearance on Good Morning Britain. The TV star was back on the ITV news programme on Wednesday (March 8) to bring viewers the latest competition details.

Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham lifted up her arms and proudly showed off the bruises she received, not on the soccer field at AFC Richmond, but doing “kick-ass” stunts on David Leitch’s action movie The Fall Guy.

Amber Gill has posted a series of snaps on her Instagram, including a few from a romantic getaway to Paris with girlfriend Jen Beattie .The holiday snaps were amongst a number of another pics which Amber uploaded with the caption: “February you were cute jeans x” Jen captured Amber wearing a headset and struggling to figure out how to work a Nintendo DS as the pair took a tour around the Louvre. Another pic shows Amber smiling cheekily back at the camera, having successfully figured out how to work the device.The pair also enjoyed cocktails at a rooftop bar with stunning views of the French capital.The third pic of the bunch shows the pair enjoying a glass of fizz and holding hands across the table.

Controversial plans to develop land on the Crichton Estate have been submitted to the council.

The number of people seeking work and claiming benefits in Dumfries and Galloway has dropped sharply.

Susanna Reid sent a very simple response after a fan sent her an explicit image on social media. The presenter was subject to the unwanted snap after sharing an announcement about her work on Good Morning Britain.

Susanna Reid revealed on Wednesday's Good Morning Britain that she was forced to change her outfit twice due to a double wardrobe blunder.The presenter, 52, explained that she had planned to wear a different dress during the latest episode but realised it blended in with the backdrop. Susanna said: "Well, I was planning to wear something completely different this morning." GMB then panned to a clip of Susanna wear a pink gingham dress, which had hues of grey in it.The presenter continued: "This was the dress and I said to the director: 'What do you think?' and Stuart said: 'It looks like I'm the building behind!' "So, quick change into this outfit [a plum coloured plunging wrap dress] and I didn't realise, let's just say it gaped...

Jeremy Clarkson’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” on ITV will be its last on the British broadcaster, with “no future commitments” in the works. ITV boss Carolyn McCall tells Variety that the forthcoming season of the game show, which is currently in production, will be Clarkson’s final foray as host. The “Grand Tour” presenter has been at the center of a media firestorm over his December column in British tabloid The Sun. In the piece, which is currently being investigated by British media regulator IPSO, Clarkson said the Duchess of Sussex should be forced to parade the streets naked with “lumps of excrement thrown at her.”

EastEnders' Lacey Turner has admitted she is "petrified" of her first London Marathon on 23rd April.The Stacey Slater star, 34, is reuniting with Jake Wood and Adam Woodyatt, as well as joining co-stars Tanya Franks, Natalie Cassidy and Heather Peace, to run for Alzheimer’s Research UK in honour of Dame Barbara Windsor. Dame Barbara Windsor tragically passed away in 2020 aged 83 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2014, the late Peggy Mitchell actress and her husband Scott Mitchell went public with her diagnosis in 2018 in a bid to help other people or families battling the disease.

A top soap actor and singer will take to the stage for a two-night musical extravaganza later this month.

Ted Lasso‘s Nick Mohammed and After Life‘s Diane Morgan have struck scripted development deals with BBC Studios.

Susanna Reid has revealed her chaotic schedule when she's filming for Good Morning Britain - and it involves setting her alarm for 3.40am. The 52-year-old presenter starts her day before the sunrise and has to be in ITV studios by 6am on weekdays. Since 2014, Susanna has been the lead host of the breakfast programme alongside Ben Shephard, Kate Garraway and formerly Piers Morgan - who has now been replaced with a rotation of money saving expert Martin Lewis, Judge Robert Rinder and ex-politician Ed Balls.

Once described as one of Britain's most "outrageous" roads, Hardknott Pass between Eskdale and the Duddon Valley in the Lake District is only the width of a bridleway and is filled with twisting bends.

EXCLUSIVE: Luke Arnold, Bella Heathcote and Jay Ryan are set to lead Scrublands, a TV adaptation of Chris Hammer’s novel for Australian streamer Stan.

BBC Studios is gearing up for next week’s Showcase event by signing a global first-look deal with former Warner Bros. Australia TV boss Shaun Murphy.

Thousands of Dumfries and Galloway Council employees are expected to be granted a bonus day off work in May to mark the King’s coronation.

Some Good Morning Britain viewers found themselves 'switching off' the show as Susanna Reid was replaced again. The ITV news programme was back on air on Wednesday (February 22) with Ed Balls back at the helm but this time he was joined by Kate Garraway.

one of the best winter beaches in the UK. Read more: 'Radiant' Helen Skelton wows fans with glamorous snap after Strictly live tour Like many other visitors, Lisa, who plays Mandy Dingle on the ITV soap, was left impressed following her daytrip on February 18.