Barrett Wissman is gearing up for his inaugural edition of the Taormina Film Festival as the newly appointed Executive and co-Artistic Director of the Sicily-set event, running from June 23 to July 1.
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John Bullough’s widow, Lady Georgina, has spoken of her “astonishment” at the turnout for her husband’s funeral and the sense of being held by the “family” of John’s Atholl Highlanders comrades.
Perth’s St John’s Kirk was full to capacity for the funeral last Friday, the scale of which was the greatest anyone can remember taking place there.
John Bullough MBE, war veteran, city businessman and charity action man was given a fitting send-off.
John’s unexpected death on May 5 while away in London put his achievements, particularly in helping found Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA), in the spotlight and people from all sides of Perthshire life came forward to pay the son, father and husband fond tributes.
Stephen Leckie, Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, attended in his official capacity having been personally asked by King Charles III to represent him.
Mr Leckie said: “If a funeral is a mark of respect to a person, the gathering to mark John’s passing was impressive. His family handled it with great dignity.
“John was a keen piper and seeing his son perform a tune he first saw just days after his father died would have made him immensely proud.”
At the funeral on May 26 in front of around 550 people, 20-year-old son Hercules played the pipes with the Atholl Highlanders, reputed to be the best pipers in the world.
Officers of the Scots Guards spoke of John’s kind humanity in a loving eulogy and John’s two sisters Debbie and Victoria read a poem John was fond of, written by his grandfather who was a WWII PoW.
Lady Georgina Bullough commented: “We were all astonished at the number of people across multiple organisations who came to say goodbye to John and pay him their last respects. He would have been deeply humbled and
Barrett Wissman is gearing up for his inaugural edition of the Taormina Film Festival as the newly appointed Executive and co-Artistic Director of the Sicily-set event, running from June 23 to July 1.
Helen Flanagan has been praised for her latest social media post as she shared intimate photos from the birth of her second child. The former Coronation Street star was reflecting on welcoming Delilah into the world ahead of her turning five this week.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry weren't in attendance Saturday during King Charles III's Trooping the Cololur celebration.While the monarch was joined by other immediate members of the royal family for the occasion — which marks his official birthday celebration — the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were home in California. A source told ET that the couple «were not invited» to the festivities. On Saturday, the monarch celebrated his official birthday with the Trooping the Colour ceremony. For the occasion, which has been celebrated for 260 years, Charles rode horseback.
Will they or won’t they? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s attendance at this year’s Trooping the Colour is unlikely, according to royal historian Gareth Russell.
Jennifer Lopez, Dakota Johnson, Natalie Portman, Lucy Hale, Ashlee Simpson, Cindy Crawford, Kate Bosworth, and more celebs are on the hunt for unique fashion finds, all they have to do is pop into American Rag Cie in Los Angeles, California, and their style needs are bound to be met. The store has been the go-to destination for It-girls since its opening in 1984, and it all comes down to the retailer’s curated merchandise. Think: Vintage T-shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, shorts, jackets, hats, belts, and jeans laid out in a 4,000-square-foot space, along with must-haves from brands like Ganni, Comme des Garçons Play, Paloma Wool, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Les Tien in the shop’s contemporary section.«Our pieces can be new, quirky, fun, whimsical, and sometimes humorous, but they’re always chic, tasteful, and stylish, so they can be worn over a long period of time,» founder and owner Mark Werts tells ET. «We seek unusual items that bring a little something more. … We want our customers to feel special when they wear or use items purchased at American Rag,» he continues. To gather this exclusive inventory, Werts makes an effort to stay inspired by traveling, reading, following his heart, and being friendly to everyone he comes across. «Celebrities and stars love the store because we treat everyone the same and with a big gracious smile.
Fashion giant PrettyLittleThing has been praised after launching a stunning swimwear and lingerie collection that celebrates women with stoma bags and mastectomies. The "game changing" collaboration is PLT's first ever post-surgery swim collection that is designed to be both comfortable and empowering.
Prince William shared a message of thanks to the palace guards, following Saturday's Trooping the Colour rehearsal, which saw multiple fainting spells due to the high heat in the United Kingdom.«A big thank you to every solider who took part in the Colonel’s Review this morning in the heat. Difficult conditions but you all did a really good job.
TV personality Chanelle Hayes has been praised by followers for posting snaps of herself in a bikini at different angles. In the side-by-side pictures shared on Instagram, the 37 year old star wore a white bikini patterned with different fruits such as oranges and blueberries, as she soaked up the sun amid the heatwave. In the caption, Chanelle penned that she hoped it would bring "realness' to her followers' feeds as she encouraged people to remember that what others show online isn't always reality. She wrote: "Don’t allow someone’s edited snapshot they share on their socials to ruin your reality.
Prince William and the British troops are getting ready to celebrate King Charles III at the Trooping the Colour with a special practice on Saturday, June 10.
A member of the Grenadier Guards has been carried away after fainting during the Colonel's Review at Horse Guards Parade in London on June 10 ahead of The King's Birthday Parade. At least three others are thought to have fainted too.The Colonel's Review is the final evaluation of the parade before it goes before Britain's King Charles III during the Trooping of the Colour on June 17.
Liberty Poole has been praised for showing off her "normal" and "non edited" body.The former Love Islander, 23 took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a series of snaps as she posed candidly while on a Mediterranean cruise with co-star and close pal Kaz Kamwi, 28.The TV personality donned a pair of black bikini bottoms and a cropped grey sweatshirt as she posed outside on the boat deck. Showing off her curved figure, she happily held her tummy and threw her arms up in the air. She wrote the caption: "Hands up in the air if you ain’t got a 6 pack and you just don’t care." The 23 year old styled her long brunette hair in loose waves and opted for full makeup as she confidently worked the camera.
Pregnant Paris Fury has been praised for her "non snobby picnic" as she packed her basket ready for a day out with her children. Despite being the wife of multi-millionaire heavyweight boxer, Tyson Fury, 42, Paris, 34, doesn't seem to have changed her shopping habits, such as trading in Asda for favour of a high-end supermarket.The mum of six, who is expecting her seventh child, showed off her haul from budget supermarket, Asda, as she packed some classic 90s snacks, fizzy pop and even a black bin bag, ready for clearing up when she and her family had had their fill.
Prince Harry has blamed the U.K. tabloids for the breakdown of his relationship with ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy. On Tuesday, the Duke of Sussex stepped into a courtroom witness box to hold the British press accountable for its "destructive" role throughout his life.The 38-year-old is the first senior member of the British royal family to testify in over a century as he held a Bible in his right hand and, in a soft voice, swore to tell the "whole truth and nothing but the truth" in the High Court in London.
Not a fan. Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that his time as the governor of California almost never came to be because of his now-ex-wife, Maria Shriver.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Harrison Ford revealed in a new interview with Esquire magazine that the most common question “Star Wars” fans ask him is who would win a fight: Han Solo or Indiana Jones? It’s a question that has provided fodder for many Reddit discussions and social media debates, but it’s not one Ford ever wants to entertain. As Ford said about his fans: “Well, they usually ask me, ‘If there was a fight between Han Solo and Indiana Jones, who would fuckin’ win?’ And I say [voice rising, fingers drumming], ‘Me, asshole! I don’t want to fucking make shit up like that. I mean, what are you asking me that crap for?’” Ford has played Indiana Jones in five movies, including the upcoming “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” while his filmography with Han Solo also consists of five movies, including an uncredited cameo appearance in 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” That film marked the end of his Han Solo run, while “Dial of Destiny” will mark the same for Indiana Jones. Despite these iconic characters, Ford often stresses to fans that he is Harrison Ford and not Han Solo or Indiana Jones.
Prime Video‘s “Jack Ryan” has been a massive hit for the streaming service, and John Krasinski‘s take on the character will end this year. Developed by Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland, the show was the fifth adaptation of Tom Clancy‘s popular book series, which previously saw Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, and Chris Pine play the character on the big screen in films like “The Hunt for Red October,” “Patriot Games,” “Clear and Present Danger,” “The Sum of All Fears,” and “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit.” READ MORE: Summer 2023 TV Preview: 40 Must-See Shows To Watch “Jack Ryan” was the first televisual adaptation of Clancy’s material and saw Krasinski play the character for the entirety of the series, whose previous three seasons lasted eight episodes.
In the world of dating apps, it's often customary to wait until you’ve really got to know someone before going exclusive with someone you’ve met. However, it raises the question of when the other person should stop swiping left and right and delete their dating profile and how can you be certain that your partner's days of using dating apps are truly behind them? Recently, a woman shared a viral revelation on how to determine if your significant other is still actively using Tinder.
Ross Sinclair admitted it was a dream come true to make his debut for St Johnstone – and thanked his proud family for their support along the way.
Liberty Poole has been praised by fans for sharing a gorgeous unedited bikini pic - and speaking out about the pressure on women to look a certain way.Taking to Instagram, the Love Island star shared three photos on Sunday, May 21: one of her taken a few weeks ago in Ibiza and two of her from before she went into the Love Island villa two years ago, including an image she says was 'severely' edited. Liberty admits that she previously posted the edited photo as she felt she needed to make her waist smaller and make her tan darker, in order to be more attractive - but said she wants to speak out about the expectations society set for women and encourage greater self-acceptance.
A Stirlingshire trio recently took on the West Highland Way trek for specialist disability charity Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus (SBH) Scotland.