Dumfries and Galloway residents face potential council tax hike of up to 22.5 per cent

In a heartwarming glimpse into her daily routine, reality TV star Charlotte Crosby recently invited fans into her world with a video featuring her and her adorable daughter, Alba. Charlotte welcomed her first child, a daughter named Alba, in October 2022, with her boyfriend Jake Ankers.The family of three live in a massive Sunderland mansion which she had totally renovated ahead of her daughter’s birth.

Katie Price was left “fuming” after she was called a “s**g” while shopping in Tesco with her two daughters. The former glamour model, 45, described how she was in her local supermarket with Princess, 16, and Bunny, nine, when the incident took place. Katie told how two girls with a young child passed her before one called her the sexual slur.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Ashley Brucks has been tapped to lead Screen Gems, the Sony Pictures division behind the “Resident Evil” and “Insidious” franchises. A deal hasn’t been finalized and several other candidates were up for the post, but insiders say the job is Brucks’ and expect a formal announcement to come soon. She joins the company from Paramount, where she worked as head of development for Paramount Players, a production label focused on making comedies and genre fare.

Beyoncé‘s concert, and although neither star has confirmed their relationship status, Jenner’s lockscreen image on her phone seems to have offered some clarity.READ MORE: What is ‘Wonka’ about?The reality star was pictured holding her phone at the fashion show on Thursday (September 21), with the screen facing the camera. Clearly visible on her lockscreen was a candid image of her and Chalamet’s faces cuddled up together.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent SAN SEBASTIAN — In a first big deal to be announced during this year’s San Sebastian Festival, Madrid-based The Mediapro Studio, one of Europe’s biggest independent and international creation-production-distribution powerhouses, has acquired Cimarrón, the Uruguay, Argentina and Mexico-based production house and services company. Of “highly significant value,” TMS said Friday, the deal looks set to consolidate TMS’ presence in Latin America and beyond.

a homicide investigation was launched by the Independent Office For Police Conduct (IOPC).“Our investigation team is continuing to gather and review a large amount of evidence, however as this is now a criminal investigation, we are limited in what further information we can provide,” the statement from the IOPC said.“The launch of a criminal investigation does not mean that criminal charges will necessarily follow.Now, CPS special crime division head, Rosemary Ainslie, revealed: “Following a thorough review of the evidence provided by the IOPC, the CPS has authorised a charge of murder against a Metropolitan police officer following the death of Chris Kaba.“The CPS reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the officer are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.”Kaba’s family joined protestors who took to the streets of London to demand justice.

Dylan has returned with new single ‘Rebel Child’, which she’s called “my own anthem” and a “main character moment”.The track follows the singer’s recent song ‘Liar Liar’, featuring vocals from Bastille frontman Dan Smith, and comes after she announced rescheduled UK and European tour dates for 2024.Of ‘Rebel Child’, Dylan said in a statement: “First off, I LOVE this song. I basically wanted my own theme tune – my main character moment.

Taylor Swift fans have hit back at Elon Musk‘s suggestion that the pop star should share her music directly onto X/Twitter.Earlier this week, Musk – who bought the social media platform for $44billion last year – replied to a post from Swift in which she revealed the ‘From The Vault’ track titles for ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’.“I recommend posting some music or concert videos directly on the X platform,” he wrote. Musk did not follow up his post with any explanation of why he thinks Swift should act on his recommendation.However, he did later reply to a post that included a screenshot of a Rolling Stone article about his proposal to Swift.

Summer is now but a distant memory, and as we begin to get cosy and ready for autumn, we’re going to need a few extra tips and tricks to help keep our makeup protected from the elements. From rain-induced panda eyes to unexpected sweating from cranked up heating, trying to keep your makeup looking fresh throughout a dreary autumn day is a challenge, but don’t despair – there are plenty of products that will help keep your face in place all day long.

My Mum, Your Dad contestant Roger has captured the hearts of many viewers of the show, which is hosted by Davina McCall, thanks to his honest confession about how his wife Joanna passed away from cancer 18 months ago. The 58-year-old, from Derbyshire, told the tragic story of losing his wife to cancer, and that she went to sleep one night and never woke up again. Speaking of his loss candidly on the dating show has had the nation in tears as they watched the father experiment with his first attempt of dating in 34 years.

Emmerdale fans wasted no time in posting on social media as they realised where they had seen Gail Loman's mystery visitor before. Fans have been slightly suspicious of Gail ever since she arrived in the village back in May before rekindling a relationship with former flame Ryan Stocks.

Court security staff are on picket lines this morning for the first of a four-day strike over pay. Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union employed by OCS, which provides security services to courts in England and Wales, are taking industrial action today (September 22).

Customers have been sharing their upset after the owners behind a craft beer shop in Ancoats announced they will be closing down at the end of the week.

Michelle Keegan has delighted fans by being reunited with a fellow former Coronation Street star as they celebrated the fifth birthday of the hit comedy, Brassic. The Sky show is gearing up for the release of its fifth series, with filming for the sixth already underway.

Manchester United are facing growing pressure to get their season back on track following a torrid start.

A major trophy which was due to go proudly on display at a city centre museum has vanished at Manchester Airport. England's amputee football team made history as they won the Nations League tournament earlier this year.

Take That have announced a huge UK tour - including four nights at Manchester's new Co-op Live arena.

Emmerdale fans have predicted how they think Lydia Dingle's rape ordeal will be revealed to Kim Tate after begging the character to open up to her boss and friends. It's been a traumatic couple of weeks for Lydia after she was attacked by her former childhood acquaintance.

Netflix, the reality dating series, which premiered in 2020, follows couples as they date, fall in love and get engaged – all without laying eyes on each other until after they’ve decided to tie the knot. Over the previous four seasons, 20 couples have gotten engaged, but only 7 couples from past seasons are still together. This season’s singles are from Houston, TX.

Shannon Beador, 59, who was arrested on Sept. 17th on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit-and-run. She was released from jail on Sunday on her own recognizance and paid $2,500 bail after having left a written promise to appear in court.She’s just the latest star of the reality TV empire to find herself in legal hot water.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Italian multi-hyphenate Ilaria Borrelli’s Arabic-language feminist drama “The Goat” – featuring Mira Sorvino and John Savage, alongside a stellar Egyptian cast – is set for back-to-back launches at Egypt’s upcoming El Gouna Film Festival, followed by the closing film slot at the Rome Film Festival. A rare, if not unique, case of an Arab production directed by an Italian, “The Goat” stars young Egyptian TikTok star Jessica Hosam as an 11-year-old pregnant orphan named Hadya who after being forced into marriage becomes the target of a western corporation that seeks to control the only water source in her village.

K.J. Yossman To mark the 25th anniversary of the “Harry Potter” books being published in the U.S., the Empire State Building is set to be lit up in Hogwarts house colors at sunset on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Viewers of landmark series on Amazon Prime Video like “The Boys” or “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” will soon be offered something never made available on the service before: TV commercials. Amazon Prime Video, one of the last mainstream streaming services to eschew the injection of regular commercial breaks into its movies and shows, plans to start letting them run early next year.

Naman Ramachandran Oliver Pearn’s feature directorial debut “On the Line” has been snapped up for U.K. and U.S. distribution by Trinity Creative Partnership and 101 Films.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Katya Jones has revealed the dedication that she makes to her close friend and co-star Amy Dowden after she was diagnosed with cancer. Katya has partnered with Cancer Research to take part in their pre-loved items campaign, which she said “couldn’t have come at a better time.” Talking to Women’s Health, the Russian choreographer explained that when she practices yoga, the 34 year old dedicates her time to Amy, who recently bravely shaved her head amid chemotherapy treatment. She said: “At the start of my yoga class, [we’re told to] dedicate the practice to someone or to something.

A creepy businessman broke into a woman's house and performed a sex act with underwear he found while rifling through her drawers. Ashley Watling, who had run a successful business before losing much of his money on cryptocurrency, had a key cut and let himself into his victim's home twice.

A major rescue mission has been launched after a boat capsized at a Scots shoreline.

Lorraine Kelly paid a heartfelt tribute to her beloved mum during Friday's instalment of her ITV show. It comes after Anne, 82, was rushed to hospital earlier this year with kidney problems.

Scots have been warned that heavy rainfall forecast for over the weekend may pose a "danger to life" in certain areas.

Lorde has shared a new newsletter entry with fans, detailing how she “took two handfuls of mushrooms”, “felt god” and “merged with her audience”.The singer headed out on a short European festival tour last month, in which she shared revamped versions of songs from her back catalogue.Detailing memories from the tour and more in the newsletter, she wrote: “Earlier this year, I ate two handfuls of mushrooms, solid doses that tasted like green dirt.“I got a lot of information about what my body had been through in our time so far, what it needed, where God was and where God wasn’t; I felt in my bones how destabilising it is to leave home and start a new life the way I did.“I also saw that my body is completely magnificent, and that hating it is as futile as hating a tree; that I truly, truly love doing my job, and that my life is like a beautiful tapestry, and every inch of it is precious and has meaning.”She added that she is now leaving her “childhood working decade” and entering “the one that comes next”.Of the gigs, she added: “It was good to change gears and get out of my head. I put effort into the show, changing the setlist and arrangements, it was cool how you picked up on that, and it felt good dancing to the new versions with you, looking out at you, all sweaty with your friends, all on the same drugs.“I felt the throb of history that’s under this music now, how each year makes these songs feel more like collectively written and sung pieces.

BLACKPINK singer Jennie has revealed that she has new solo music in the works.In her cover interview for the October 2023 edition of Harper’s Bazaar Korea, the K-pop idol and actress shared that she is preparing to release new music, teasing that it will be “unique”.“I’m making a song that’s by Jennie, the most Jennie and something unique that is only Jennie’s,” she told the magazine per Korea JoongAng Daily. It will be her first official release outside of the group since her November 2018 debut single ‘Solo’.So far, the only other solo material Jennie has unveiled is the song ‘You & Me (Moonlight)’, which she began performing on BLACKPINK’s ‘Born Pink’ world tour from last year, though it has yet to see an official release.However, she collaborated with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp earlier this year on the song ‘One Of The Girls’ for the soundtrack of HBO series The Idol, which she also starred in.The news comes amid BLACKPINK’s discussions for contract renewal with their longtime agency YG Entertainment.

Garry’s Mod modder Dave Hunt, also known as “Dav0r”, has passed away at the age of 35. The news was shared on social media and in Facepunch Studios‘ Discord server by his friends.Hunt was the designer and developer of the Tool Gun, an item that let Garry’s Mod players wield different functions in the sandbox Source engine mod with one tool.

Love Island star Ella Barnes took a swipe at Ella Thomas on social media, after the two had a feud this summer in the villa. Ella B entered the villa as a bombshell and caused drama when it became clear she was interested in Ella T’s boyfriend Tyrique Hyde. Tension built between the pair until it erupted in an all-out row in the villa after it emerged that Ella B had already met Tyrique outside the villa, with the two sharing a kiss.

Real Betis star Isco claims Rangers were lucky to beat them in their opening Europa League group stages encounter – after talking up the Ibrox side in a previous interview.

Overcrowding at Addiewell Prison is “threatening staff safety and making inmate rehabilitation difficult” as it was revealed occupancy rates reached over 100 per cent in the prison.

Dumfries and Galloway Council is to receive an unexpected cash injection from the tax man.