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Jerry Lewis’ latest project, ‘The Nutty Professor’ musical, ready for premiere
The Kats! Bureau at the time of this writing is 37,000 feet above Flyover States, Nebraska right now en route to Ogunquit, Maine. The specific destination is Ogunquit Playhouse and the world premiere of "The Nutty Professor" musical.…
Jeeps and Roses at the Gardens of Easton Lodge July Open Day
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7:31 p.m. July 7, 2022
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7:55 p.m. July 7, 2022
The next open day at the Gardens of Easton Lodge will be an opportunity for visitors to learn about the area's history during both World Wars - and smell the roses!!-->!-->!-->…
Join the national fight for beach access
On July 9, members and allies of the Shinnecock Nation will gather at Coopers Beach to protest. The Shinnecock Nation resides on the same territory as our ancestors and lived there thousands of years before us. Despite this fact, any…
Busier than normal month for hail claims
Almost all areas of the province experienced some type of hail damage to crops last month.The Canadian Crop Hail Association says June was a busier month than usual with more than 650 claims across the Prairies between the 8th and…
Barrett-Jackson Auction Features Corvette Designed By Paul Stanley, And More – PHOTOS
Las Vegas drive-thru crowds have propelled the city's reopening during the pandemic. The Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas also hitched a ride.
Barrett-Jackson is racing, for real, for its 14th auction in Vegas and second at the…
Is Castle Leoch in Outlander Season 1 a real place?
Castle Leoch is introduced to us in Foreign Season 1. It's the seat of Clan MacKenzie in the story, but is it based on an actual location?Although there are many places in Foreign which are based on actual locations, not all of them are.…
Famous Knights of the Middle Ages
Today, celebrities are more actors and actresses we admire, like Ryan Reynolds or Johnny Depp, maybe The Rock. Athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lebron James and Usain Bolt also have celebrity statuses. In ancient times, the equivalent of…
Why Bridgerton fans can’t wait for Francesca’s story
There's a reason we haven't seen as much of Francesca Bridgerton on the Netflix series until now. And no, it's not just because she's one of the youngest. Actress Ruby Stokes, who played Francesca in seasons 1 and 2 of…
Relief for residents after the turnaround in the social care provision of a rural village
Vulnerable residents in parts of rural Stirling were left sweating life-saving social care arrangements this week after being told they were to be evicted. Villagers in Killin have been told they must be deprived of social care after carers!-->…
Traffic risk concerns raised by flooding issues on Scottish rural road
Flooding issues outside a store in the Trossachs are causing a traffic hazard and affecting commerce, according to management. Trossachs Woolen Mill in Kilmahog said the source of the problem was tree roots in a culvert under the adjacent!-->…
25 Epic Movies Like 300 Everyone Must See
"Pilgrimage" follows a group of monks on a brutal trek through medieval Ireland in an attempt to deliver a holy relic to the Pope. It also features a cast of now top-notch actors like Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal. The…
Four injured in Highway 1 crash – Knox County VillageSoup
WARREN - Four people were injured, including two who were taken to hospital, following a three-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on Route 1.
At approximately 3 p.m. on May 24, Knox Regional Communications Center received reports of a…
UPDATE: Warren accident slows traffic along Highway 1
WARREN - A person had to be pulled from a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon, May 24, after a three-vehicle accident closed a lane on the Atlantic Highway (Route 1), in Warren. This person was transported to a local hospital with…
Bridgerton Season 3 Breaks Book Order Mold. What does that mean?
Surprise, Bridgerton Fans. During a FYSEE panel, Nicola Coughlan revealed that Season 3 of the hit Netflix series will no longer follow the order of the book series. How? By taking the lead and telling the love story of Colin…
It happened today – this day in history
1264: Simon de Montfort the Younger, Earl of Leicester, defeats Henry III at the Battle of Lewes in the 2n/a Baron's War.1607: Colonists establish the first permanent English colony in America at Jamestown.1610: The assassination of Henri…
Decolonizing the library is not getting rid of Jane Austen
A university was recently erroneously reported to be “decolonizing” its curriculum by removing Jane Austen — Open Democracy…
Stirling advisers announced – Brig Newspaper
Stirling advisers announced – Brig Newspaper
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Voters in Stirling are set to go to the polls to choose councilors on May 5 – here’s a…
Voters go to the polls tomorrow (Thursday) to elect the 23 people who will make up Stirling's next Council. A total of 56 candidates are running in Stirling for local elections on May 5. While some residents who registered for an absentee!-->…
Can you call yourself a real Falkirk bairn?
Dunrowan Maternity.The name was certainly used in the 18th century when the motto "Better to meddle in the de'il than in the bairns of Falkirk" was common, and perhaps even earlier when people said, "You are like the bairns of Fa' kirk: you…
Explore Castles in Scotland | Chicago Classic Magazine
BY JUDY CARMACK BROSS
When I mentioned dinner in a castle dungeon, I caught the attention of my grandsons.
And as appealing as it was to see, as we entered the old keep, an exact replica of King Robert the Bruce's…
Carbon County Property Transfers – Times News Online
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Daniel DeAngelo to Megan Markulics, 2348 E. Lizard Creek Road, Lehighton, property at 2348 E. Lizard Creek Road,!-->…
8 of Albany’s Best Restaurants
The Great Southern has some of the best produce in the world, so it's no surprise that their restaurants don't take any chances. Whether you're looking for classic fish and chips, pub fare, or a sexy nightlife destination, we've found 8…
Your Complete Guide to the Bridgerton Family
Shows don't get much more binge-worthy than Netflix's Regency-era drama Bridgerton, which has just returned for its second season. The show has already been renewed for seasons three and four, and will also turn into…
Dionne Warwick is ending her residency in Las Vegas after six shows
Dionne Warwick the residency at the Stirling Club in Turnberry Place was due to run until December. It closed after two weeks and six performances.
The entertainment legend made the call herself. Warwick informed Stirling Club…
Can anyone decipher this explanation for the rising permanent charge of electricity?
Following Brian Lawson's lengthy March 31 letter about the ongoing charges, allow me to share the response I received from my electric provider when I filed a complaint about how they substantiated their price increase. I…
I classified Bridgerton’s eight books
Introducing the Bridgerton family, The duke & me tells the story of Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest daughter and fourth child of Edmund and Violet, on her journey to find a husband. Although she is a beautiful and interesting…
Royal Week 26 March – 1 April 2022
Posted on April 1, 2022Find out more about highlights of this week's royal activities, events and engagements.
Saturday March 26
On their last day in the Bahamas as part of their Caribbean tour, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge…
Documents from Rosslyn Chapel publicly available for the first time
A significant collection recently acquired by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) will offer the public the opportunity to discover further secrets of the famous Rosslyn Chapel, which has long inspired artists and…
The author traces the road to wealth of a shrewd jeweler in the court of King James
How Geordie got his jingle: The author charts the road to riches of a shrewd jeweler in the court of King James
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All of Bridgerton’s books in order and what happens in each
In 2000, Julia Quinn published her novel 'The Duke and I', a Regency romance which focused on the relationship between Simon Basset, a young Duke, and Daphne, the eldest daughter of an illustrious London family.Two decades and a Netflix…
Dionne Warwick begins a new residency in Las Vegas at the Stirling Club
Dionne Warwick's glittering career landed in a play that fits that very definition.
Warwick is opening a residency at the Stirling Club in Turnberry Place this week until December 18. "Message to Michael", "Promises, promises", "A…
Yes is no at the Grammys Awards show in Las Vegas
The Grammys are going to have to succeed on the Strip without Kanye West.
The show's first performance in Las Vegas will not include West. The mercurial rap superstar was told Friday night that he was banned from performing at the…
Callander’s abandoned car has finally been removed after being left for seven months
A long-abandoned car was finally removed from a handicapped bay in Callander this week after a saga described as 'complete farce'. The weary residents of Callander went so far as to decorate the vehicle with love hearts for Valentine's Day!-->…
Small but perfectly formed: the villages of Richmond that are home to military aviation, migrating…
They may be tiny, leafy and quiet, but the villages of Ham and Petersham have been ahead of their time for centuries, notes Carla Passino.…
Caretaker’s Cottage might be Melbourne CBD’s smallest (and most charming) pub
A tiny brick cottage belonging to Wesley Church in the CBD now houses a public bar, Caretakers Cottage, created by the Fancy Free team.Rob Lebicans, Ryan Noreiks and Matt Stirling, all former Black Pearl employees, say the bar…
Raploch regeneration project to deliver 68 homes
The final site of the Raploch Regeneration Initiative program will provide an additional 68 new homes. Stirling Council will provide 32 affordable homes along with Robertson Partnership Homes, while the Forth Housing Association will!-->…
New food hygiene ratings given to eight sites in Falkirk district
The data was logged on the Food Standards Agency website – and it was good news for all of them.The passes went to Coasters Cafe at the Forth Centre, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, which was rated on February 17, and Brina's Jamaican Kitchen at…
The tenacious survival of the Douglases despite James V’s revenge plot
In the penultimate part of this short series on the powerful Clan Douglas, the largest of all purely plain clans, I will explain how the Douglases survived - despite the internal feuds that plagued the clan from the 15th century…
Opinion: Nearly 90 years ago, an all-black baseball team became Ontario champions. Today, they…
In 1934, the Chatham Colored All-Stars became the first all-black team in Canadian history to win a provincial baseball championship.Chatham Daily News / PUBLIC DOMAINIan Kennedy is a sports journalist and educator whose book, Because of…
Tired locals decorate an abandoned car in a disabled parking lot for five months for…
Weary Callander residents have taken matters into their own hands by decorating a long-abandoned car for Valentine's Day to draw attention to their plight. In September last year, we told how there were calls for the abandoned car in a!-->…
Councilors had ‘no choice’ to approve a £1.3m bus deal
Councilors had 'no choice' but to approve a bus deal worth over £1.3m despite the vehicles being less environmentally friendly than they would have been wish. Stirling Council's environment and housing committee had to decide on the Park!-->…
The tragedy that befell the Douglas clan may have inspired Game of Thrones
LAST week I began this short series on the Great Plains Clans by describing how the Douglas family rose to prominence, largely through the efforts of William "le Hardy" and his son Sir James "le Noir "Douglas, longtime friend…
Letters: Never mind Shakespeare, give Macbeth his due as a good king
ANDREW McKie in his insightful article on the monarchy and its future ("Should we skip over King Charles and go for King William?", The Herald, February 8), might have found a more compelling list of "bad" kings. Surely he…
The Origins of Curling – From Medieval Scotland to the Winter Olympics
Curling seems to have started as a fun Scottish pastime of throwing rocks across ice, played informally on frozen lochs and ponds in medieval times. Today, every Olympic curling stone is made from granite cut from a quarry on the island of…
Disappointment as Chatham Colored All-Stars miss out on Hall of Fame yet again
Breadcrumb Links local sports Baseball Disappointed parents of the Chatham Colored All-Stars continue to hope the trailblazing team will eventually enter the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame after failing to be…
Chatham Colored All-Stars kicked out of Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame – again
Breadcrumb Links News Local News The 1934 Ontario Amateur Baseball Association Intermediate B champions, the Chatham Colored All-Stars, are shown in a team photo taken before their successful run for the title.…
Letter from Mary Queen of Scots in a bid to get the King of France to secure her freedom sells for…
Born on December 8, 1542 at Linlithgow Palace, Mary became Queen of Scotland when she was just six days old.As the great-granddaughter of Hendy VII of England, she was next in line to the English throne, after the children of Henry VIII.She…
Britain’s 50 best days (perfect for a semester)
February midterm is fast approaching and Britain is full of brilliant ideas for family outings. From stately homes with expansive grounds to immersive museums and nature preserves, and even a few theme parks, there's no shortage of…
A walk down memory lane: Lady Charlotte Erskine
Alloa Parish Church was the benefactor of a mortification made by Lady Charlotte Erskine, who died at her home in George Street, Edinburgh on 24 November 1788, aged 68.
In its deed of settlement dated December 27,…
Death of Thomas Hill from carbon monoxide: A fatal accident investigation is launched into the death…
The death of a teenager from carbon monoxide poisoning at the holiday home of a Scottish aristocrat more than six years ago is to be investigated as part of a fatal accident investigation. Thomas Hill, 18, was found unconscious at Glenmark…
Permission granted for controversial ‘giant’ wind turbines on rural hillside
Wind turbines three times taller than the Wallace Monument - believed to be the first in the region to require aviation warning lights - have been approved by Stirling councillors. Stirling Council's Planning Committee has unanimously!-->…
Mary, Queen of Scots | Biography – Life, reign, death, marriages and relationship with…
James V fell seriously ill at the time of the birth of his daughter. He seems to have succumbed to cholera or dysentery, contracted while campaigning against his uncle, Henry VIII. This had resulted in a heavy defeat for the Scots at…
In this historical novel based on a true story, a lady-in-waiting finds herself at the center of a…
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Untold stories from Scotland’s past uncovered and presented in new exhibit
Historic Environment Scotland announces exhibition of untold stories as part of Scotland's Themed Year
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) announced today (Monday 10 January) a program of activities to celebrate the…
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers will play one last time for the late Senator Harry Reid
Brandon Flowers calls him "one of our most unlikely fans".
The founding leader of The killers was referring to the late Senator Harry Reid.
Flowers is among those invited to perform for Reid on Saturday at the Smith Center. Flowers is…
Colston statue verdict gives dangerous excuse to break the law
SIR - As a Bristolian, I sympathize with the motives of those who toppled the statue of Edward Colston.
However, I am alarmed by their acquittal of the criminal damage charges (report, January 6). The verdict would appear to set a…
Garbage collection affected by Covid: Stirling adviser says monthly increases worsen staff shortage…
Concerns have been expressed that the suspension of bin collection due to Covid-related staff shortages has been exacerbated by Stirling's shift to monthly increases last year. A rural adviser says that, had the council not made the!-->…
“With the departure of Richard Rogers, there is a melancholy feeling of slow extinction”
The death of British architect Richard Rogers at the age of 88 marks the loss of one of the architects who shaped the past four decades, said Catherine Slessor.
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The mystery behind the 2,000 sunken ships hidden around the Kent sandbank
Four miles off the east coast of Kent, two mysterious sandbanks hide some 2,000 wrecks.Together they form the famous Goodwin Sands, which stretch 10 miles from Ramsgate to St Margaret's Bay and vary in width from one to two miles.Goodwin!-->…
The 21 best books by Julia Quinn, author of the “Bridgerton” series
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Julia Quinn is an author of bestselling historical romance novels.
She…
Benches in Callander encourage strangers to chat with each other
Benches have been set up in Callander to help foreigners talk to each other in the city. The âHappy to Chatâ benches were installed in two places in the city after the plans were first imagined by the!-->…
Who is Mary Queen of Scots? Everything you need to know about his short reign and his death
She is Scotland's most famous queen and has appeared in everything from theater to movies to Ru Paul's Drag Race, but what do you really know about Mary Queen of Scots? Known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, she left a lasting!-->…
Huge Community Effort Could Award Elgin Town Status
Huge Community Effort Could Award Elgin Town Status
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Celine Dion is still planning the return in March; Vegas revival uncertain
The Theater at Resorts World Las Vegas is officially a fixture on the Strip residences scene. Carrie Underwood The shattering opening of "Reflection" at the Royal Venue, which will be attended by Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, ensured…
Queen Elizabeth II shines during polo match, plus best photos of the world’s royals in 2021 |…
By Marisa Laudadio
9:26 a.m. PST, December 4, 2021
Say goodbye to 2021 by joining Wonderwall.com as we look back at some…
Orange Tree Theater announces extension of WHILE THE SUN SHINES by Terence Rattigan
Orange Tree Theater today announced a week-long extension of Terence Rattigan's While The Sun Shines, directed by OT Artistic Director Paul Miller. Due to popular demand, production is now running through January 15, 2022, with…
Mar’s Wark – Stirling, Scotland
Mar's Wark was built by John Erskine, the Regent of Scotland and Earl of Mar, who wanted the building to be his primary family residence in Stirling.
Erskine was governor of Edinburgh Castle during the regency of Mary of Guise from 1554…
Hundreds of people wait for power to be restored after Storm Arwen
Yesterday, around 350 homes in the vicinity of Callander were still without power - four days after Storm Arwen plunged communities into darkness. Villagers were left without power when high winds knocked down trees and power lines,…
Hundreds of rural residents waited days for power to be restored after Storm Arwen
Yesterday, around 350 homes in the vicinity of Callander were still without power - four days after Storm Arwen plunged communities into darkness. Villagers were left without power when high winds knocked down trees and power lines,!-->…
Rare current lawmaker named among 12 California judges
Gov. Gavin Newsom took the rare step of appointing a California state lawmaker to one of 12 judge positions on Monday, triggering a special election for the Los Angeles County seat. retired Los Angeles County…
While The Sun Is Shining by Terence Rattigan at the Orange Tree Theater
John Hudson in While The Sun Shines - photo Ali Wright.This first Rattigan play had an interesting life. Set during WWII and created while that conflict was still raging, it has since found itself rather overshadowed by the author's…
The last battle of Preston took place on British soil which saw hundreds of prisoners and rebels…
For most of us, wars are something that happens in other countries, but just 300 years ago, Preston was the scene of the last full-scale battle to take place over the British soil. The Jacobite uprising of 1745 was part of an attempt to!-->…
Inside Clodagh McKenna’s sustainable lifestyle at Highclere Castle with beekeeping and farm…
CLODAGH McKenna leads a sustainable lifestyle at Highclere Castle with beekeeping and farm animals.
The celebrity chef and her husband Harry Herbert have moved to Broadspear House, a 300-year-old cottage on the grounds of the famous house,…
Oscar Goodman doesn’t apologize in musical rewrite
Oscar goodman never apologized for his career as a "mafia lawyer". He's also not about to allow his stage character to apologize.
This lesson is essential in the development of "Goodman: An American Musical". This is the story of…
Collection: 50 Personal Stories of Tucson Veterans | Local News
Johnny thompson considers himself lucky.The 68-year-old man suffers from fainting spells and his short-term memory is affected.Johnny thompsonRank: Chief Warrant Officer 4 Plugged: Army War: VietnamA double…
Frustration over abandoned car in disabled parking bay for six weeks
There have been calls for a car left in a disabled parking lot in Callander for more than six weeks to be towed. The vehicle has been left in the parking lot since September in front of the town's post office and residents now want the…
Remembrance Day Wreath Laying Ceremony Thursday: “100 Years of the Poppy”
Pictured at the Remembrance Day press conference on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Cabinet Office, from left to right: British Legion branch chairperson in the Bahamas,!-->…
Diana Rigg leaves £ 3million fortune to actress daughter Rachael Stirling – and £ 5,000 to…
Avengers star Dame Diana Rigg bequeathed £ 3million of her fortune to actress daughter Rachel Stirling - and a £ 5,000 gift to a beautician at her local nail salon.Dame Diana rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s…
Company fined £ 120,000 after Scottish teenager dies from carbon monoxide poisoning in…
The farming business owned by the Earl of Dalhousie and his heir Lord Ramsay has been fined £ 120,000 after a student died of carbon monoxide poisoning in their rented holiday home. Thomas Hill, 18, a Stirling University!-->…
Martha Jean Tolley | News, Sports, Jobs
Martha Jean (May) Tolley, 62, of Alliance, died of prolonged illness on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 8:16 p.m. at her home in Alliance, Ohio.…
Averages increase over the year for Aberdeen-Angus bulls at Stirling Bull Sales
Ahead of a record sales of females, Neil and Graham Massie, of Blelack, Dinnet, also produced the majority of the highest prices among Aberdeen-Angus bulls when selling to a maximum of 24,000 gns for their male champion,…
“Help Make Our Futures Brighter” – Children in Care Advocate to Council in…
Children in care have asked Stirling counselors to accept no less for them than they would for their own children in a heartbreaking letter. A group of young people - including those in foster care and institutions - came together to plead!-->…
Orange Tree Theater announces full cast for return of Terence Rattigan WHILE THE SUN SHINES
Following the success of its 2019 sold-out tour, the Orange Tree Theater today announces the return of Terence Rattigan's While The Sun Shines, directed by OT Artistic Director Paul Miller. Rebecca Collingwood, Conor Glean and Sophie Khan…
Breeders flock to Stirling for Blelack Aberdeen-Angus dispersal
Breeders flock to Stirling for Blelack Aberdeen-Angus dispersal
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Stirling Bull Sales: Blelack wins Aberdeen-Angus Championship
Stirling Bull Sales: Blelack wins Aberdeen-Angus Championship
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Councilors set to discuss introduction of free parking at Callander parking lot
Free parking at one location in Callander should be part of the discussions between councilors. Stirilng Council Environment and Housing Advisor Councilor Jim Thomson has agreed to meet with Trossachs and Teith Ward Conservative Councilor!-->…
The Goodwood Members Meeting is back: preview and list of attendees
It's been two years since the last edition, but after an absence due to Covid, the 'most exclusive racing meeting in the world', the Goodwood Members' Meeting, is back this weekend from October 15 to 17.
Held for the 78th time, the event…
Teenager killed by fumes from faulty radiator in vacation home
Teenager killed by fumes from faulty radiator in vacation home
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Get a £ 25 voucher * to top UK attractions using a lotto ticket from today
Whether you're eight or 80, exploring new places brings out the adventurer within us. And in the UK we're spoiled for choice, with hundreds of amazing attractions to spark the imagination. Thrill seekers of all ages will find…
Teenager Dies of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Earl of Dalhousie Vacation Home
A Scottish student has died of carbon monoxide poisoning due to faulty heating in a holiday home owned by the Earl of Dalhousie and his heir Lord Ramsay. Lord Ramsay was in court to hear his Dalhousie Estate-based farming business!-->…