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Sir Elton John has revealed the extent of his vision loss following a severe eye infection contracted whilst holidaying in France during summer 2024. The 78-year-old music legend is now completely blind in his right eye and retains only partial sight in his left eye.Speaking recently, the singer described the past fifteen months as “challenging” due to his deteriorating eyesight. The infection has had lasting consequences on his vision, leaving him unable to engage with visual media or written material.Elton John shared a fresh health update | GETTYThe Rocket Man performer first disclosed his condition through social media last year,…

Lori Carnochan,Dumfries and Galloway reporterandJamie Russell, ScotlandMitchell familyKirsteen and Andrew Michell own the manse next door to Applegarth ChurchA couple who decided to save their local church took just two days to raise the money to make the purchase thanks to donations from well-wishers around the world. Andrew and Kirsteen Michell crowd-funded £70,000 to buy Applegarth Church near Lockerbie following an appeal to members of Clan Jardine, whose ancient family set lies within the tiny hamlet. Descendants from the United States, South Africa and Canada put their hands in their pockets to help secure the future of the building. The…

Treble winners Hull KR will start the defence of their Super League title with a visit to newly promoted York Knights in the opening game of the 2026 season.Rovers will travel to York’s LNER Community Stadium on Thursday, 12 February (20:00 GMT).Hull KR won the Challenge Cup, League Leaders’ Shield and Grand Final last season, sealing the title by beating previous champions Wigan Warriors 24-6 at Old Trafford in October.York are one of three new clubs in Super League for next season as part of an expanded 14-team competition.The Knights and Toulouse Olympique were selected to join the top flight…

Drivers are set to see many roads across a Scottish city become exempt from pavement parking nearly eight months after new penalties were introduced.Glasgow City Council has revealed that 76 streets will become exempt from pavement parking restrictions, which commenced in March this year.Drivers are set to see several roads across a major city become exempt from pavement parking nearly eight months after new penalties were introduced. Glasgow City Council has revealed that 76 streets will become exempt from pavement parking restrictions, which commenced in March this year.The restrictions, which also cover double parking and parking at dropped kerbs, were…

Eamonn Holmes clashed with a senior Labour minister this morning, just hours before Chancellor Rachel Reeves Is due to deliver her second Budget.The heated exchange occurred when Eamonn welcomed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Darren Jones to discuss the upcoming financial statement, scheduled for 12.30pm following Prime Minister’s Questions.Eamonn said: “Good to see you there, Darren. We wondered what we were going to do without you.”Mr Jones said: “Oh, well, all is well in the world. I’m here and ready to go.”Eamonn responded: “Okay. Do you think all is well and ready in the world? What effect? How are…

Pip Fallow, a local entrepreneur from County Durham, told GB News that communities feel “forgotten after decades of industrial decline”.He said residents are ready to work but need Government support and investment to get local economies moving again.Mr Fallow warned that “without action, apathy and frustration will continue to grow in towns that once powered the country’s wealth”.WATCH THE CLIP ABOVE FOR MORE

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! fans issued complaints during Tuesday night’s episode as an edit on the ITV show gave away one of the trial outcomes.The popular reality show often attracts criticism for the continuous previews showcased throughout the episode, revealing moments coming up in the instalment.On last night’s show though, viewers complained it had gone a step further by teasing the outcome of a challenge before it had even taken place.The November 25 episode saw Kelly Brook, Eddie Kadi, Tom Read Wilson and Vogue Williams taking on the “nursery challenge,” hoping to win sweet treats for…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil the highly anticipated Autumn Budget later this afternoon, with drivers expected to be impacted by a number of new measures.From 12.30pm, the Chancellor will begin speaking at the Despatch Box in Parliament and outline the Government’s spending plans as it battles against a funding black hole.Experts have pointed to several measures that could be introduced or scrapped by the Government, including changes to fuel duty, new car tax regulations, and even adjustments to VAT rules.GB News has rounded up all of the possible changes that could arise for motorists in Rachel Reeves’ Budget later today.Pay-per-mileReports…

Simon DedmanEssex political reporter in EppingPA MediaEpping Forest District Council leader Chris Whitbread (centre) said “a strong majority” of councillors backed continuing court proceedingsEpping Forest District Council is going to continue its legal action and appeal against a High Court decision that rejected its case to close Epping’s Bell Hotel to asylum seekers.Its Conservative leader, Chris Whitbread, told the after a meeting on Tuesday night that “we have agreed we are going to continue the process of appeal”, adding “a strong majority” of councillors backed continuing court proceedings.Earlier this month, Mr Justice Mould dismissed the council’s claim, ruling an injunction…

Angela FergusonNorth WestGetty ImagesThe legendary venue will be reopening in the city centre in JanuarySankeys nightclub has announced it will return to Manchester nine years after it closed its doors.Daft Punk, Bjork and The Chemical Brothers all played at the club, which said it would be reopening in January with a new 500-capacity space in the city centre after the original Ancoats venue shut in 2017.Announcing that “a new era for Sankeys begins” in an Instagram post, organisers said phones would be banned from the venue.The basement-style club will open on the weekend of 30 and 31 January, with tickets…