Forgotten album at Dumfries and Galloway museum becomes inspiration for young writers

TIRANA, Albania -- Albanian police on Monday said they have arrested two people for allegedly hurling tear gas cannisters during a concert by a Bosnian Serb musician whom many in the country accuse of not condemning the 1998-1999 war in Kosovo.A statement said Redon Leka, 21, was arrested after hurling a tear gas cannister while songwriter and composer Goran Bregovic was performing Sunday night at the Korca Beer Fest, 165 kilometers (about 100 miles) southeast of the capital, Tirana.Another man

No-no juice. Mama June Shannon’s longtime boyfriend, Geno Doak, has been sentenced in his Alabama drug case, landing 16 months in Macon Community Corrections after copping a plea deal.  But TMZ reports that while the reality star will be registered as an inmate, he won’t actually be incarcerated.

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterA small rural village in Dumfries and Galloway is stepping up efforts to support its elderly residents and rebuild community spirit post-lockdown.Balmaclellan’s community council, Hall Trust and Community Trust members were concerned about the impact the lockdown restrictions were having on local residents, particularly elderly people who were isolated at home.They met at Balmaclellan Store in recent months to

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterA one-tonne wicker Beltie bull which earned international stardom at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Showcase is to go on a homecoming tour across the region.Created in Auchencairn by renowned willow artist, Trevor Leat, the three metres tall work of art is named Kelton and shot to fame worldwide in June when featured on a live streamed video from The Royal Highland Showground at Ingliston in June and also featured

Katie Thurston might not have shared her final pick with America just yet, but “The Bachelorette” is already gearing up to welcome another leading lady! On Saturday, Mike Fleiss, the executive producer of “The Bachelorette”, shared a photo of Michelle Young in a gym.

Katie Thurston might not have shared her final pick with America just yet, but is already gearing up to welcome another leading lady! On Saturday, Mike Fleiss, the executive producer of, shared a photo of Michelle Young in a gym. The 28-year-old teacher is posing in a black and white sports bra and leggings with a cart of basketballs and a hoop behind her.

“They’ll be filled up by local businesses run by local people for their local community – as opposed to the idea of getting big national companies in.“Those days are pretty much gone, so it’s down to the communities to fill that gap now.”

Yesterday, prosecutor Dan Byrne said the Crown had established that McCulloch had made £409,613 during his time as a criminal.However, the Crown can only recover £246,194.40 from McCulloch at this time.

Initial inspections have found the fountain is structurally sound but needs “deep maintenance and repairs to the water circulation and detailed decoration”.To become fully functional it will also need a new water pumping and filtration system to meet current regulations.

most. “The news there has already been 25 suspected deaths in the first six months of 2021 is frightening.“We cannot sit back and simply hope that it is going to improve – we need action and more resources to tackle terrifying menace.“We are talking about actual lives, deaths that more often or not destroy families – it is not a time for party politics but stern action.

Galway-born composer Amie Doherty has achieved an incredible milestone by becoming the first-ever woman to score a film for DreamWorks Animation Studio.

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterFears are growing of a mass extinction of fish in local rivers reduced to a trickle by weeks of hot dry weather.Many small watercourses have already dried up in the drought while reservoirs have been closed to anglers.Cooler conditions and light showers have failed to ease the situation which fishing interests describe as “critical”.Galloway has climbed SEPA’s water scarcity charts in recent weeks and is now on

Young Thug is featured in the latest digital edition of Rolling Stone, where he discusses his new album Pink and his audaciously ambitious plans for his burgeoning record label.

Kourtney Kardashian has taken on a new role — stepmom! Alabama Barker, the 15-year-old daughter of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler, dropped the title in reference to the 42-year-old reality star during a recent Instagram Live. Playing a game of «Never Have I Ever» with some friends, Alabama put down a finger when someone said they'd never «met a Kardashian.» The social media star smiled and said, «It's my stepmom.» A post shared by Kardashian News (@kardashianvideo)Kourtney is already mom to

Looks like Kourtney Kardashian has taken on a new role — stepmom! Alabama Barker, the 15-year-old daughter of Travis Barker and his ex Shanna Moakler, dropped the title in reference to the 42-year-old reality star during a recent Instagram Live.

Kourtney Kardashian has taken on a new role — stepmom! Alabama Barker, the 15-year-old daughter of Travis Barker and his ex Shanna Moakler, dropped the title in reference to the 42-year-old reality star during a recent Instagram Live. Playing a game of «Never Have I Ever» with some friends, Alabama put down a finger when someone said they'd never «met a Kardashian.» The social media star smiled and said, «It's my stepmom.» A post shared by Kardashian News (@kardashianvideo)Kourtney is already