Castle Douglas taxi driver raises hundreds of pounds for charity with New Year Dee Dip

A teenager who was 'scared to drink water' was told her organs were shutting down at just 16-years-old. Nina White suffered from anorexia as a teenager. She refused to eat and was terrified to even drink a sip of water in case she gained weight, the Liverpool Echo reports.

World Sleep Day is on 18 March and savvy shoppers can save some money by taking advantage of one-off sales.

Coronavirus infection rates have started to increase in all boroughs of Greater Manchester again over recent weeks. This has included cases doubling in Trafford alone, according to the latest round of figures.

Naman Ramachandran Bertelsmann’s Luxembourg-based media giant RTL Group, which owns Fremantle, has declared a group profit of €1.5 billion ($1.65 billion) for 2021, up from €625 million in COVID-affected 2020.The RTL Group has interests in 67 television channels, 10 streaming platforms and 38 radio stations. The group’s content business, Fremantle, is one of the world’s largest creators, producers and distributors of scripted and unscripted content, including “American Idol,” “Britain’s Got Talent,” and “The X Factor.”Full-year group revenue was up 10.3% to €6.6 billion of which Fremantle accounted for €1.92 billion, a 25.3% increase. The group’s full-year adjusted EBITA climbed 35.1% to €1.1 billion, up from €853 million in 2020.

Solar has revealed that a MAMAMOO comeback is currently not in the works, but hopes that they can release new music together this year.In a recent interview with MTV News, the K-pop idol spoke about whether there are plans for MAMAMOO to return as a full group sometime soon. The interviewer noted that all four members recently released solo music and wondered whether this signaled a MAMAMOO comeback.However, Solar admitted that this was not the case and that there’s nothing currently in the works, but personally hopes that a MAMAMOO comeback will happen soon.

IU has revealed that she thought ‘Ganadara’, her collaboration with Jay Park, would never come out because of how long it took to be released.During the latest episode of the singer-songwriter’s YouTube talk show IU’s Palette, which featured Jay Park as the guest star guest on her show, the duo spoke about the recent release of their new single ‘Ganadara’. The song is notably the first release under Park’s newly launched label More Vision.“It’s been two years now since we met at the recording studio,” IU pointed out in reference to the newly released ‘Ganadara’. “Why did it take so long? I really want to know why! We recorded it to years ago.”She then teased Park for taking so long to release the song, saying that she thought her vocals were going to be removed from the final version of the track.

A set of jewellery will raise more than £1,000 to help the humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 has reverberated across the film industry locally and globally.

A foodbank worker who was "pressured" into transporting drugs to Lanarkshire has been shown mercy by a Sheriff.

The smoke has just cleared from episode two and Starzplay are already getting Outlander fans excited for episode three with a new preview.

Crisis talks were held in Dumfries today as the region prepares to welcome Ukrainian refugees fleeing war in their homeland.

Christopher Vourlias Jordanian director Rama Ayasra’s “Harvest Moon,” a documentary that tells the story of two activists on a mission to bring back the cultivation of wheat and its lost heritage to its original homeland of Jordan, took the top prize in the Pitching Forum of the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival’s Agora Docs industry program, which wrapped March 16.The award ceremony Wednesday night brought a close to a successful session that saw more than 300 industry professionals taking part both physically and online. “I think it’s the best proof that the industry is ready to be back in business – if it ever stopped,” said the festival’s general director, Elise Jalladeau.In its selection of “Harvest Moon” (pictured), which is produced by Mariam Salim (New Productions) and co-produced by Asmahan Bkerat, the jury offered its hope that the award “can help the seeds of an idea grow into a beautiful and important documentary.” “The winning pitch had integrity, a deep affinity to its characters and a clear awareness of the potential social impact of the film,” read the jury’s statement.

Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington formed a special friendship during last year's series, so it's no surprise that they were delighted to be reunited this week after months apart.RELATED: Strictly's Amy Dowden gives surprising wedding update after postponing day in 2020The duo, who had to pull out of the 2021 final because of AJ's foot injury, met up in Scotland to film a Strictly special for popular game show, The Hit List.WATCH: AJ Odudu shares update on injury that caused her to miss Strictly finalTaking to her Stories, the 34-year-old presenter told her fans: "Reunited for a Strictly Special of The Hitlist. Coming soon to @BBCONE."MORE: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova stuns in sizzling black slip dress on date night amid Kai Widdrington 'romance'READ: Nadiya Bychkova hints fans should not believe Kai Widdrington rumoursIn the snap, the pair can be seen posing together, with Kai's hand around AJ's waist as she rests her hands on the dancer's shoulder.

Ranvir Singh has shared her support as her Good Morning Britain replacement has been confirmed. It was reported last month that the 44-year-old TV presenter and journalist left her political role on the ITV news programme in December.

There were tears for Abi Webster on Coronation Street as husband Kevin made a reappearance as she waited for news on her baby son. Abi - and viewers - were shocked last week when she gave birth to a surprise baby, a boy she has since named Alife, at 28 weeks pregnant.

A new survey by Which? for its annual Consumers in Scotland report has identified households’ growing concerns about the rising cost of living, soaring energy bills and disparities in broadband speeds across the country.

SNP Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has accused Gordon Brown of “blatant mendacity” over his criticisms of her cost-of-living response.

South Park has announced a 25th anniversary live concert featuring performances from Primus and Ween.The special “one night only” event will take place at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado on August 10. Fans can register for tickets here between now and 11:59pm MST on Sunday (March 20).Per an official announcement video, the show is set to “celebrate 25 years of the music of South Park” with the series’ creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone also due to be in attendance on the night.“We’re so excited to go home and play at Red Rocks, a place that’s been known for hosting the most legendary artists and musicians.

A gay police sergeant from Miami, Florida, has claimed that  he is being victimised by the Tallahassee, Florida Police Department for reporting being robbed on a Grindr date. According to the New Times, Sergeant Tommy Reyes pulled his gun on his Grindr date after the man allegedly stole Reyes’s wallet. “I was a victim and I have nothing to hide but I cannot comment on an open investigation. I was a victim of a crime, and Tallahassee PD victimized me again,” Reyes said.Reyes, explaining the situation, said,  “I will stand strong and tell you my brothers and sisters that I was the victim of a crime, and I am once again being victimized by some of our own people.”The two arranged an anonymous or “anon” meeting in which you meet without showing your faces.

Gemma Collins has asked her fans for advice after revealing her dad Alan has permanent scarring in his lungs following his Covid-19 battle.The 41 year old, who recently said she dances naked in her garden as it's "so liberating", took to her Instagram stories to issue the plea with her 2.2 million followers. Sharing a snap of her dad smiling as he sat in the sun, Gemma asked her followers to get in touch if they know any tips and tricks on how to handle difficulties breathing as a result of long Covid. "If anyone knows anything about permanent scaring from long Covid please get in touch as dad bless him has permanent scaring and was wondering if there is anthing we can do to help his breathing," she wrote.

Plans for an extended residents' parking scheme around the Etihad Stadium have been put forward. Most streets around the east Manchester campus containing Manchester City's Stadium currently have restrictions on parking on match days and on other event days such as concerts.

A Lanarkshire charity running eco-friendly initiatives has received over £6000 of funding to undertake some key projects.

A Paisley man has been jailed after he smashed a car window with a rock and then stole a purse from the glove box.

Robbie Williams has been sober for 20 years now, having struggled with addiction in the past. But he is still concerned about the impact it could have on his family.MORE: Robbie Williams reveals family has nowhere to live after selling lavish homesThe Angels singer shares four children – Teddy, nine, Charlie, seven, Coco, three, and two-year-old Beau – with his wife Ayda Field and has now expressed his concern that they could inherit his issues with addiction.WATCH: Robbie Williams reads his daughter a bedtime story in FrenchAppearing on the Bought The T-Shirt podcast, Robbie reflected on the path that led to him entering rehab.