Final push for 2021 Dumfries and Galloway Standard's Christmas Toy Appeal

Christmas is dubbed the most wonderful time of the year but for some, the holidays are filled with fear. According to the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, allergies affect around one in three Brits – that’s about 20 million people in the UK – with some severe reactions tragically proving fatal.

Omicron has become the dominant variant of Covid in Scotland in time for a busy Christmas period of festive parties and gatherings.

Caretaker Hibs boss David Gray faces some big calls heading into the Premier Sports Cup Final.

A day trip to Hampden has become habit for Celtic supporters as they look to land the first trophy of the season.

ROSE Ayling-Ellis' boyfriend made his studio debut as he burst with pride supporting his Eastenders love. Samuel Arnold jumped for joy as Rose was crowned the winner of the 2021 series alongside her pro partner, Giovanni Pernice, and became the first deaf person to win.

ROSE Ayling-Ellis was crowned the 2021 Strictly champion tonight after a dazzling and emotional battle with John Whaite. The EastEnders star, 27, was the heavy favourite ahead of the series finale, and she didn't put a foot wrong on her way to claiming the Glitterball with Giovanni Pernice.

STRICTLY star AJ Odudu broke down during tonight's final as she opened up about being forced to pull out of the competition. AJ, 33, appeared on the show with her dance partner Kai Widdrington and couldn't hold back the tears as she spoke to host Claudia Winkleman.

ROSE Ayling-Ellis was crowned Strictly champion last night, beating John Whaite in an emotional finale. Her partner Giovanni Pernice broke down after securing his first ever Glitterball.

The appearance of the Omicron variant has come at the worst possible time for families and businesses across the country.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have claimed that judge Motsi Mabuse seemed "unhappy" with the result.The 40-year-old has now taken to Twitter and shut down the suggestion, as she reacted to a brutal post.Social media user, Olive Coyne, wrote: "@MOTSI_MABUSE Did not look happy with results."Thank God Judges did not get the vote.

Bridgerton fans shaken when it was announced he would be leaving the smash hit Netflix period drama and would not be returning for season two.The actor won the hearts of viewers in his role as Simon, Duke of Hastings alongside his on-screen wife Lady Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor).As one of the two romantic leads of the series, Page’s exit came as a shock to many.However, Page’s co-star Ruby Barker, who plays Marina Thompson in Bridgerton, has now admitted her reaction to the news has changed over time.Speaking in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, Ruby explained while discussing the Duke’s sudden farewell: “At first it surprised me, but then it didn't surprise me because no one wants to get typecast or stuck. “He came, he saw,

Christmas is the loneliest day for British singles, who find it more challenging than any other time of year - including Valentine’s Day.Research into 1,500 singles found four in ten believe this time of year shines a spotlight on their status.The darker, colder winter weather also sees 34 percent spend more time at home alone.Just under half (49 percent) would be more excited for this Christmas if they were in a relationship.But while some might not be feeling the festive love romantically, research commissioned by dating app Plenty of Fish found 52 percent of singles believe seasonal singledom should be celebrated and embraced.Just under half thrive by packing their diary full of fun, while one in three relish the opportunity to spend

Derek McInnes reckons Hibs could be set for a major cup final boost when the Celtic team sheet is revealed at Hampden.

mother-of-four who couldn't afford to get her children any presents for Christmas is now able to treat them to lavish gifts – after quitting her teaching jobs for OnlyFans and raking in the cash.

Saturday night marked the Strictly Come Dancing final, and Piers Morgan has taken aim at the show after fans shed tears over it. Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice were crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2021 on Saturday night as they took home the Glitterball trophy.

Pete Davidson took center stage in one of the few new sketches for this week's episode of Saturday Night Live.The 28-year-old comedian, who was seen earlier in the evening catching a movie in New York City with Kim Kardashian, starred in a hilarious black-and-white sketch inspired by classic Christmas films, as well as Robert De Niro's performance in Raging Bull (1980).Pete played an overweight version of himself decades into the future, with an audio-only appearance by Weekend Update host Colin Jost, who was replaced by Tina Fey after he sat out the show amid reports that multiple cast and crew members tested positive for COVID-19.

With Christmas right around the corner, you're probably doing everything you can to contain your child or children's excitement.

Students returning to Ayrshire this Christmas have been urged to come home Covid free.

It takes a lot of prodding to make laidback Aussie Ange Postecoglou finally bare his teeth at a Celtic press conference.

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Police want people to call them if they believe their neighbours could be the victim of domestic violence over the festive season.