Disney to 'axe 28,000 workers' as Covid-19 pandemic stops visitors going to theme parks

St Cuthbert Wanderers strengthened their position at the top of the South of Scotland League.

A Lanarkshire gran was left suicidal after wrongly being issued with an almost £20,000 debt demand from the Department of Work and Pensions.

A freak squall hit the Glenkens early on Monday leaving hundreds of homes temporarily without power and roads blocked by fallen trees.

The funeral cortege of a much-loved hairdresser will leave from outside his salon.

Dumfries and Galloway’s council tax rise has been pegged at three per cent despite the feeling of many elected members that it should have been higher.

Dave Grohl has paid tribute to Mark Lanegan who died earlier this week, remembering him as an artist that could expertly express emotion through singing.The Foo Fighters frontman said that Lanegan, whom he joined in being a sometime member of Queens Of The Stone Age, was “so pure and so real” in his artistry.“If he sang about pain, you believed it and if he sang about love, you believed it,” Grohl told The Independent about the late singer.“If you know anything about his story, or have read any of his books, you’ll understand why he sang what he did and why he sang it the way that he did. There was nobody like him.

KARD member BM has teased plans for new music from the K-pop group, as well as a potential world tour.The Korean-American rapper spoke about the co-ed group’s plans to make a comeback during a recent interview with WWD, where he revealed that the group plan to kickstart the production process of their next project as soon as bandmate J.Seph finishes his military service on April 4“He’s got to come to the studio right away and get ready to work,” BM told the publication when asked of plans to celebrate J.Seph’s return. “We’re planning a summer comeback and then another world tour.”Elsewhere in the interview, BM also spoke about his latest solo release, ‘LIE (Lost In Euphoria)’, and how that ignited a curiosity in acting as a creative outlet for himself.

Queens Of The Stone Age singer Mark Lanegan who died earlier this week.Hollywood Unlocked claimed that it had received exclusive confirmation from a source that the British monarch passed away on Tuesday morning (February 22).But the news was false. In an unrelated statement, Buckingham Palace announced yesterday (February 23) that the Queen had spoken with Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the phone despite suffering mild symptoms after a recent positive COVID diagnosis.However, Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee has since told Buzzfeed News that he stands by the story.“I would never post something like this if the person that told me, I did not trust.

food after Russia launched a "full-scale" attack. Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a "specialist military operation" was underway in the rebel-controlled areas in the east of Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday (February 24).Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Russia has launched a "full-scale" attack with troops crossing the border on several fronts.As a result, residents in the country's capital of Kyiv have started fleeing towards the west of the country – away from the direction of the invasion which is coming in from the east and north.In a number of videos posted on Twitter, huge traffic jams have been spotted on the outskirts of Ukraine's largest city.One video was captioned: "Air raid sirens as refugee convoy hits traffic on outskirts of Kyiv.

Holly Willoughby was supported by her co-host Phillip Schofield as she launched her latest venture away from TV.

A couple have vowed to sell their home after burglars attacked them with a corrosive substance in Stockport.

Vladimir Putin has warned the West that an attempt to interfere with Russia's invasion of Ukraine would lead to "consequences never encountered in your history".

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed the significance of his side's 6-0 win over Leeds on Wednesday that cut the gap to Manchester City to just three points in the Premier League.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has hailed interim manager Ralf Rangnick after his substitutions changed the game against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s expression spoke more than words ever could during his difficult night against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night. That was the verdict from Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, who was less than pleased in the BT Sport studio.

The Batman movie.The actress oozed sex appeal on the catwalk at the BFI IMAX Waterloo in a stunning dress which had cut-outs across the chest to flash the flesh.Lenny Kravitz's daughter paired her halter-neck gown with black and pearl earrings and wore her raven locks in a sleek up do.Zoe also accentuated her pretty features with a dusting of makeup.The actress was joined on the red carpet by her co-stars from the Matt Reeves-directed movie, including The Batman actor Robert Pattinson, who looked dapper in an oversized grey blazer and matching trousers.Robert finished his look with a black jumper and chunky black shoes and accessorised with a silver chain bracelet.The pair appeared to be in high spirits as they posed for a slew of solo snaps - before having joint photos done.They giggled as they chatted on the red carpet and also linked arms as they strolled across it.They then posed for snaps with more of their co-stars in front of adoring fans.Andy Serkis, 57, who plays Bruce Wayne's butler Alfred Pennyworth in the film, was seen in a black satin suit which featured detailing that showcased a red tartan panel and finished his look with a black jumper and shiny black brogues.He attended the event with his wife Louise Ashbourne and son Louis, and the family posed together for sweet snaps.The Batman movie is set to be the longest film in the franchise at two hours and 55 minutes, which included eight minutes of credits, The Hollywood Reporter reports.Batman centres on Bruce Wayne’s earlier days of fighting crime.Pattinson told Variety in 2019 he had wanted to star as Batman for a long time.He said: "I'd had Batman in my mind for a while."It's such an absurd thing to say.

Emmerdale next week as they soon realise that time is not on their side.According to Emmerdale spoilers, serial killer Meena Jutla comes up with a plan to hopefully get Charles Anderson on her side.However, things become complicated when Charles refuses to meet her in prison again after she confessed to the brutal murder of Andrea Tate.Elsewhere, Rhona Goskirk is aware that she needs to tell her partner Marlon Dingle about Pierce Harris' son Marcus sooner rather than later.But when the truth finally comes out, will Marlon be able to forgive her?Meanwhile, Marcus makes plans to leave the village which leaves an eager Ethan Anderson downhearted.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing Editor“We don’t anticipate in the immediate term any of these larger parks opening until we see more stability in terms of the data.” Those were the long-awaited words of California Governor Gavin Newsom on the fate of the state’s still-closed amusement parks.“We feel there’s no hurry to put out guidelines and we continue to work with the industry,” he continued. Those words will not land softy on the ears of those who run local theme parks.

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorTwo days after Disney announced some 28,000 layoffs in its U.S. parks business, chairman Bob Iger has resigned from California Gov.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterDisney Parks is laying off 28,000 U.S. employees, two-thirds of which are part-time, due to the pandemic’s impact on Disneyland and Walt Disney World, according to Disney Parks chairman Josh D’Amaro.Calling the decision “heartbreaking” in a letter to employees, he said that this was “the only feasible option we have” due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the parks to limit capacity and the ongoing closure of Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorWalt Disney’s parks chief Josh D’Amaro said Tuesday the company will be laying off staff at its theme parks, the segment of the company hardest hit by the pandemic.In a memo to employees, D’Amaro said the decision is painful. He said approximately 28,000 domestic employees will be affected, of which about 67% are part-time.