Newton Stewart hospital campaigners demand urgent summit with NHS Dumfries and Galloway chiefs

High rates of respiratory illness such as the flu are being recorded across Dumfries and Galloway.

Brendan Fraser and partner Afton Smith were snapped Thursday on the red carpet at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, where the actor was honored for his performance in The Whale.Fraser, 54, walked the red carpet at the Palm Springs Convention Center in a dark blue coat over a white top with a bow tie with navy blue slacks and black shoes. He sported a close cropped hairdo and wore black-rimmed eyeglasses.Smith, 55, donned a shoulderless black dress with navy blue embellishments with a layer of tulle, and strapless black sandal heels.

And Michelle Collins added: " Oh no get well Patsy x".While a fan commented: "Take care, pneumonia is rotten I had it years ago, rest up, stay warm and get well soon".Another wrote: "Speedy recovery Patsy"."Get well soon," a third wrote followed by a red heart emoji.Last week, Patsy looked in high spirits as she posted a glam selfie to wish her followers a "happy Boxing day".Days later, she posted a snap of herself posing in a stunning black dress with puff sleeves, which she matched with a pair of black tights.In the caption, Patsy wrote: "YSL on NYE" followed by a series of star emojis.Last month, it was announced Patsy would be joining the cast of EastEnders and would be making an "explosive" entrance.The London-born actress will take on the role of Emma Harding, who is Lola Pearce's estranged mother.As the news was announced, Patsy said: "I’m so excited to be visiting Walford for this storyline. It has always been a dream to appear in EastEnders."The cast, producers, writers and crew have been wonderful, and I’ve had a ball."Viewers will learn how Emma left her daughter with Lola’s dad when she was aged just three. Patsy landed her role on the BBC One drama – described as a "short stint" – after saying she would love to be the next Peggy Mitchell."I’d like to play a really strong matriarch.

Two charities have shared a £135,000 Christmas surprise from one of the Stewartry’s biggest employers.

A Dumfries and Galloway social worker was applauded by dozens of councillors and officials for her national achievements.

The joint leaders of Dumfries and Galloway Council are maintaining their united front and insist it is business as usual.

The joint leaders of Dumfries and Galloway Council are maintaining their united front and insist it is business as usual.

Police officers are urging people to stay safe and not to be complacent over the festive period.

An SNP MP has written to chief executives at ITV and Amazon demanding Jeremy Clarkson be removed after he called for Meghan Markle to be paraded through the streets naked.

A warning has been issued that council services are at “absolute breaking point”.

Rupert Murdoch’s The Sun and British pubcaster ITV are facing pressure from dozens of UK MPs over the Jeremy Clarkson row sparked by the former Top Gear host using “violent, misogynistic language” against Meghan Markle. Letters can be seen below in full.

School meals in Dumfries and Galloway are being disrupted by the cost of living crisis and food supply difficulties.

The high number of rape cases recorded in Dumfries and Galloway this year are mainly historic offences, the region’s police chief has revealed.

Pressing ahead with plans for a multi-million pound cancer facility in the region should be a priority according to the health board’s top man.

“Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and support.”Jack added: “As to what happened to my mum - I'm gonna leave it to her to share about when she is ready.” (sic)The day before the incident, Jack posted a picture of himself walking a red carpet alongside his mum.He captioned the shot: “Plus One and part time bodyguard,” along with a sunglasses emoji.Early reports claimed Sharon was filming a new US paranormal show at the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula, California, when the accident occurred.Sources had told TMZ that Sharon fell on the set of the unnamed ghost-themed show.A representative for the Ventura County Fire Department told the US publication that workers responded to a "medical call" at around 6.30pm on Friday.One patient was then transferred to hospital, with the Santa Paula Police Chief Don Aguilar confirming to TMZ that Sharon was the patient.The health update comes after Ozzy Osbourne's upcoming final tour was postponed a number of times since 2019 due to health concerns.The Black Sabbath legend's continuing health problems are still causing him to cast doubts over the concerts ever happening as he admitted: "I have never been ill this long in my life."Back in 2019, the Black Sabbath star suffered serious injuries from a fall that led to metal plates being placed in his back and his tour being postponed.The 74-year-old also ended up being hospitalised with flu and put in intensive care.More recently, the rock star – who now uses a cane in public – had major surgery to “determine the rest of his life”, according to his wife Sharon.Appearing on SiriusXM, Ozzy confessed: “It is so f***ing tough because, I mean, I want to be out there.

SHARON Osbourne was reportedly rushed to a hospital in California, but has since been released, according to her son. While filming a paranormal television series in Santa Paula, Osbourne, 70, allegedly suffered a "medical emergency," according to TMZ. Osbourne's son Jack told TMZ she has been released home and was given the all-clear.

Sharon Osbourne has been released from hospital after 'suffering a medical emergency' while shooting a new TV show in California on Saturday.The 70-year-old star's son Jack Osbourne confirmed the news to TMZ, adding that Sharon is now at her Los Angeles home after 'getting the all-clear' from doctors.He also divulged to the publication that he and his mother were filming scenes for an upcoming Night Of Terror when the incident occurred.Jack did not share any details about Sharon's health but noted that she would eventually share what happened to her when she's ready.  On the mend: Sharon Osbourne has been released from hospital after 'suffering a medical emergency' while shooting a new TV show in California on Saturday; seen in 2019Hours earlier, TMZ reported that Sharon had been busy shooting a paranormal TV show in California near the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula when she fell ill suddenly.  Doctors were called out to the Tavern at around 6.30pm over a 'medical call', a Ventura County Department rep reportedly told the publication.They subsequently transported a patient to Santa Paula Hospital. Sharon was confirmed to be the patient to TMZ by Santa Paula Police Chief Don Aguilar.

Sharon Osbourne was rushed to the hospital after a medical emergency, Santa Paula Police Chief Don Aguilaconfirmed to Fox News Digital.  Ventura County Fire Department told Fox News Digital that their team responded to a "medical call" at Glen Tavern around 6:30 p.m. Friday and transported one patient to Santa Paula Hospital.

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Sharon Osbourne has been hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency while filming a new TV show on Friday, December 16.