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Darcelle XV Showplace, shared the news of his passing on Facebook. “Please join us and celebrate her legacy and memory, thank you in advance for your continued support,” they wrote, adding that all previously scheduled shows at the venue will still go on “as per Darcelle’s wishes.”He was certified as the globe’s oldest drag performer in 2016 by the Guinness Book of World Records and earned notoriety for hosting the longest-running drag show on the West Coast.He came out as gay and created his drag queen persona in 1969.In 1967, Cole purchased the Demas Tavern in the Old Town neighborhood of Portland and it soon became the Darcelle XV Showplace, a landmark that is still standing today.

Edinburgh locals were treated to a surprise appearance from entrepreneur Richard Branson who was in town for the grand opening of Virgin Hotels' new Victoria Street location.

Those passing by St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh tomorrow afternoon will no doubt notice a six-foot red box in front of the historic building.

A shopping centre that was once the largest indoor mall in Europe is now mostly deserted, with many of the units now empty.

Greedy Edinburgh landlords are charging tens of thousands of pounds for short-term stays in the capital during the upcoming Fringe festival. Analysis of accommodation on short-term letting sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo reveals a gulf in pricing for stays in the near future and stays for the length of the Fringe, which runs from August 4-28, 2023.

New research has revealed that Edinburgh is the second most recommended city in the UK by travel guidebooks.

Firefighters have sealed off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh this afternoon after a fire broke out at a historic Old Town pub.

New research has revealed the most romantic hotels in the UK, and three Scottish destinations are included.

The most romantic restaurants across the UK have been named, and nearly 10 Scottish destinations are featured.

An Edinburgh parking space has gone on sale for an eye-watering £27,500 - leaving residents gobsmacked. Located just off Albany Street in the city's Old Town, the pricey one-and-a-half car parking spot can be found in a secure car park with a barrier and fob access, Edinburgh Live reports.

For those of us who want to book a getaway to one of the most popular destinations in the world, you may not have to go as far afield as you might think.

A travel blog has shared its list of the '10 coolest places to live in the UK' and Edinburgh is among the cities included.

As Christmas draws nearer, it's likely you're looking for the perfect festive outing for all the family. Well, look no further as Edinburgh is hosting the ultimate Christmas market. Edinburgh’s Christmas is in full swing and the organisers believe Christmas is all about giving, that's why one lucky Daily Record reader will win a whole day of family fun.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Fremantle has acquired international distribution rights to “East Side,” the latest series from “Shtisel” producer Abot Hameiri, starring Yehuda Levi, a Series Mania 2022 best actor winner for “Fire Dance.” Taking 100% ownership of Abot Hameiri last year, Fremantle, which also co-financed the series, will bring “East Side” onto the  market at this next week’s Mipcom trade fair and conference in Cannes. To debut on Israel’s Kan 11 channel, “East Side” turns on Momi,  a former Israeli secret service agent hired to take over a Palestinian neighbourhood, one home at a time. He attempts one last sale in order to set up for life his 18-year-old daughter Maya who is on the autism spectrum. The challenge is to wrestle ownership of a grand hotel which dominates entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City. Whoever controls the entrance controls the City, Momi is told. But the owner, the new Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, says he is not for selling.  

Stockport was one of the big winners at last night’s Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards, winning three of the evening’s most influential gongs. Where The Light Gets In scored the most hotly contested award, winning Restaurant of the Year.

“I’d been an actor for 15 years in London when I started to suffer from social anxiety,” explains Polly, 39. “I found myself increasingly incapable of getting on stage. “So in 2017 I decided to leave the city.

A much-loved burger and wing restaurant and takeaway is setting up shop in Stockport town centre. Bun and Bones Club are moving from their site in Hazel Grove to the kitchen of Doctor Feelgood - a bar and live music venue on the Market Place.

Malina Saval Associate Editor, FeaturesAcre, Israel is a city of contrasts and multitudes. Perched on the country’s northern coast, skimming the teal blue Mediterranean, the ancient port town is a convergence of Muslim, Jewish, Christian and Druze cultures stretching back millennia.

that’s coming.A brazen couple has been busted having public sex at a filming location from “Game of Thrones.”The shocking incident occurred last week in the Old Town area of Dubrovnik, Croatia — which served as the set for the fictional city of King’s Landing in the hit HBO show. A passerby flipped out their cellphone to record the romping pair, with the X-rated footage looking like a scene from the notoriously naughty fantasy series.In the video, the kinky couple is seen standing against a stone wall in the historic square, with the woman bent over as her partner penetrates her from behind.

clamped down on such raucous shenanigans, leaving visitors to enjoy the real after-dark scene – which is diverse and vibrant, ranging from jazz bars tucked away in dimly lit cellars and swanky cocktail spots, to cosy, welcoming taverns and pumping techno clubs. Much of the action is centered around Old Town and Mala Strana, though – as you can see below – there are several venues worth seeking out in neighbourhoods such as Vinohrady, Holešovice and Smichov.

Hanoi’s chequered history has created a beautiful mess of contrasting neighbourhoods. There’s the labyrinthine Old Quarter; tree-studded French Quarter; lake-filled Tay Ho District; and the glistening modernity of the rapidly developing westside precincts. Fortunately, accommodation options are spread throughout the city so you can pair your personality with the neighbourhood.

Stockport is undergoing an enormous transformation with £1billion being injected into the town - but it may not look like much has changed yet. During a quick walk around the town centre on Thursday lunchtime, I counted a total of 13 boarded up shops.

There is a lot going on in Stockport 's Old Town as the regeneration continues, but there is also a busy network of hidden structures underground that many may not realise exist. Beneath the cobbled and winding streets lie forgotten doorways and secret cellars that tell tales of the town's rich past.

It was the setting for one of the most dramatic scenes in Outlander, but one little known Edinburgh filming location is considered to be something of a secret spot.

A young mum and her sister were left badly beaten after they were 'spiked' and assaulted by a man who followed their taxi home following a night out.

A mum who had been enjoying a night out with friends claims she was spiked by an EpiPen-type injection - leaving her struggling to walk and with no memory of events.

Visitors to this pub in Edinburgh’s Old Town might get more spirits than they bargained for.

restaurant owner has claimed she has lost around £1,700 over recent weeks due to brazen diners leaving without paying. Lynn MacLeod said she has never experienced so many bill dodgers in the 20 years that she has owned Maxies Bistro near the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.

Alissa Simon Film CriticOscar-winning filmmaker Danis Tanović (“No Man’s Land”) delivers a tasty treat with the entertaining, comic drama “Not So Friendly Neighborhood Affair.” Despite being a low-budget item shot during the pandemic and finished in haste, with the visual style of a TV film, it nevertheless warmly and wittily captures the spirit of the Bosnian capital and its struggles with COVID-19.