Plans for new Dumfries and Galloway windfarm ditched

Lidl has formally submitted plans for a new store in the heart of Alexandria.

EXCLUSIVE: London-based Dogwoof has locked a series of international deals for Jason Kohn’s diamond industry documentary Nothing Lasts Forever and Snow Hnin Ei Hlaing’s debut feature Midwives on the first day of the 2022 IDFA Forum.

Israel’s Sam Spiegel International Film Lab has appointed a new director and unveiled the projects selected for its 11th edition, running from now until the early summer.

A surveillance network has been set up to monitor migrating geese and wintering waterbirds.

The huge achievements of people from the region with additional support needs have been celebrated.

The ongoing lengthy waits in A&E departments have been described as a “humanitarian crisis”.

Posties have cancelled three days of strike action that were due to begin this week.

Design proposals for the new Dumfries High School will be on display at a public consultation tomorrow.

Borgue residents have hit out at the news that they’ll have to wait another year to receive superfast broadband.

A former councillor who is leading a housing development in Dalbeattie has won a second battle with local residents.

The region’s over-50s are being urged to arrange their flu and coronavirus vaccines.

The Lord of the Rings franchise can reach the $6B-plus scale of Marveland Star Wars, according to the man who brokered the sale of the IP to Sweden’s Embracer Group, who revealed new information about the deal.

“Babylon” to a wide release ahead of Christmas Day on Dec. 23.

A series of action steps are to be taken to ensure that Dumfries and Galloway Council is well prepared for winter kicking in.

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

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Australia’s SLR Productions has announced production on season two of the award-winning original CGI animated series, “Space Nova” for ABC ME. The 15 x 22-minute season has received significant production funding from both Screen Australia and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation as well as development funding from ABC ME and Create NSW. “Space Nova” will be co-produced with Giggle Garage in Malaysia and distributed internationally by ZDF Studios, with ACTF representing the series across Australia and New Zealand. Targeting a six- to ten-year-old global audience, the first season sold to broadcasters or streamers in Germany, the U.K., Norway, Finland, Sweden, Poland, the U.S, Singapore, East Asia, Indonesia, and Brazil.

Clayton Davis Reputations go a long way in Hollywood, and when you’re seeking Oscar attention, a good one provides a significant edge against the competition. While more than a few contenders in this year’s mix have had previous run-ins with colleagues and journalists, those without that baggage have social media, and the industry, rooting for them. At the top of the list is Brendan Fraser, one of the best comeback stories in years. In Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale” (Aronofsky and Fraser are both on the cover of this week’s New York issue of Variety) where he plays a 600-pound man looking to reconnect with his daughter, he delivers an astounding performance. The adaptation of Samuel D. Hunter’s play may face an uphill battle in other major categories, based on reactions so far. However, the star of “The Mummy” (1999) and “Encino Man” (1992) has been able to rise above any criticism, especially after Variety posted a viral video of him getting emotional during the film’s standing ovation at Venice.

Maya Jama has been revealed as the new host Love Island after weeks of speculation.The 28 year old was one of the favourites to take over the role from former host Laura Whitmore, 38, who announced she was stepping down as the presenter of the ITV2 dating show following the end of this year's series. Maya will make her debut as host as the new ninth series returns in early 2023.

Blink-182 are reuniting for a major world tour next year. Band members Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker are reuniting for the first time in nearly 10 years for their biggest tour yet.