More than a quarter of Dumfries and Galloway children living in poverty

Scotland is often quoted as one of the most haunted countries in the world, and it seems one part of the country more so than any other. Argyll has just been named as the place people are more likely to see a ghost or a supernatural apparition than in any other part of the UK.

Scotland’s poorest people are 74 per cent more likely to die from cancer than the better off, a damning report has shown. Figures published yesterday by Public Health Scotland showed the huge inequality in deaths from the disease over the last decade.

Getting started in the entertainment industry is difficult. Becoming successful in that same industry — even more so.

Nearly a quarter of police vehicles in Scotland have clocked up more than 100,000 miles, figures have shown. The Scottish Liberal Democrats are now urging Holyrood ministers to provide Police Scotland with the vehicles it needs for the job.

Health bosses are warning that a difficult and challenging winter lies ahead.

Families supported by a Balloch children’s hospice gathered to remember their children on a memorial walk around the Bonnie Banks.

Dumfries and Galloway Council will play its part in combatting tax dodgers after agreeing to sign up to a national campaign.

The Invisible Man (2020) for a review that he posted about the film more than two years ago.The Scottish comedian, whose real name is Brian Limmond, wrote on Twitter in June 2020 that he initially enjoyed the horror film before finding that it had too many “plot holes”.Now, the film’s director Leigh Whannell has resurfaced Limmy’s comments. “One of my followers just reminded me of the time this guy started critiquing Invisible Man and I was wondering if any of my UK friends could review his work for me,” he wrote on Twitter in a since-deleted tweet seen by indy100.After one of his followers replied, “who is he?” Whannell added: “I don’t know but he started shitting on the film and I was like ‘hey there, filmmaker here’ and he got a bit sheepish and was like ‘sorry, I didn’t think you’d see that’ and I was like ‘it’s the Internet cocksnot, everyone can see it’.”Me and @Lynn_McGoo watched The Invisible Man last night.I really liked it at first, I liked how it wasn't just about a literal invisible man, it symbolised this and that.But as it went on, we were fucking shouting at the plot holes.— twitch.tv/Limmy (@DaftLimmy) June 24, 2020pic.twitter.com/b6E1QFrdun— twitch.tv/Limmy (@DaftLimmy) October 12, 2022In June 2020 Limmy said of the Elizabeth Moss-starring film: “I really liked it at first, I liked how it wasn’t just about a literal invisible man, it symbolised this and that.“But as it went on, we were fucking shouting at the plot holes.

Robbie Coltrane has passed away at 72 years old.

death has triggered an outpour of tributes from his colleagues in Hollywood. The actor, who died at 72 on Friday, became a household name for his portrayal as Rubeus Hagrid in all eight films. Following the news of his death, he is being remembered for his kindness and incredible talent.In a statement to ET, Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, paid homage to Coltrane with touching tribute, counting himself «incredibly lucky» to have gotten to not only meet the Scottish actor but also worked with him.«Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set.

death has triggered an outpour of tributes from his colleagues in Hollywood. The actor, who died at 72 on Friday, became a household name for his portrayal as Rubeus Hagrid in all eight films. Following the news of his death, he is being remembered for his kindness and incredible talent.In a statement to ET, Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, paid homage to Coltrane with touching tribute, counting himself «incredibly lucky» to have gotten to not only meet the Scottish actor but also worked with him.«Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set.

Robbie Coltrane previously said he 'had to' take the role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films after his children convinced him.

Two convicted paedophiles who exchanged sick letters from behind bars discussing how they could rape and murder children received life sentences today.

Manchester United used stoppage time to rescue themselves from an embarrassing draw with Europa League minnows Omonia on Thursday.

Terrific news for fans of Outlander: Several favorites from seasons past will rejoin the action in the seventh season of the Starz drama that’s now filming in Scotland. Graham McTavish — who’s on HBO’s House of the Dragon — will reprise his role as Jamie’s uncle Dougal MacKenzie. Also returning is Nell Hudson as Laoghaire Fraser; Steven Cree as Old Ian Murray; Andrew Whipp as Brian Fraser, Jamie’s father; Layla Burns as Joan MacKimmie, Marsali’s sister and Jamie’s stepdaughter; and Lotte Verbeek as Geillis Duncan, Claire’s former friend-turned-enemy and a fellow time traveler. Several new actors will be joining the cast too, including Gloria Obianyo (Dune) as Mercy Woodcock, a free Black woman navigating the hardships of life in Colonial America; Rod Hallett (The Last Kingdom) as Benedict Arnold, the notorious Revolutionary soldier turned traitor; Chris Fulton (Bridgerton) as Rob Cameron, a new acquaintance of Roger and Brianna; Diarmaid Murtagh (Vikings) as Buck MacKenzie, the illegitimate son of Dougal MacKenzie and Geillis Duncan, and Roger’s ancestor, a role previously played by Graham McTavish in season five, and Kristin Atherton (Shakespeare & Hathaway) as Jenny Murray, Jamie’s sister and Young Ian’s mother, a role originated by Laura Donnelly in seasons one through three. Previously announced additions include Charles Vandervaart as William Ransom; Izzy Meikle-Small as Rachel Hunter and Joey Phillips as Denzell Hunter.

Stewartry residents are being asked to keep an eye out for squirrels next week.

A climate emergency group run by Dumfries and Galloway Council needs to up its game, a councillor has claimed. Annandale North Councillor Gail Macgregor has not been impressed by the work done by a cross-party collective of councillors on reducing the region’s carbon footprint.

The Scottish Government recently announced that from November 14, all children currently in receipt of Scottish Child Payment will have it automatically increased from £20 to £25 per week. Applications for the devolved benefit will also be open to all eligible under-16s from that date - with payments backdated to the point of application.

Police are investigating online racist abuse aimed at children from a Glasgow primary school. Comments were directed at children from St Albert's Primary School in Pollokshields, after Nicola Sturgeon made a visit on Friday, September 30, to join pupils in marking Climate Action Week.

George Michael’s Older re-issue is currently leading a close race for this week’s UK’s Number 1 album, with the possibility of an all-new Top 5.