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The owner of a taxi firm has told how cabbies are being left out of pocket due to West Dunbartonshire’s crumbling roads.

Two people have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal, as part of an ongoing investigation into historic abuse in Jamestown.

Finding out his family history. Edward Norton appeared on the season 9 premiere of Finding Your Roots, where he learned that historical figure Pocahontas is actually his 12th great-grandmother.

Edward Norton discovered that he is a direct descendent of Pocahontas while making a guest appearance during an episode of the hit PBS show, Finding Your Roots, that is set to air on Tuesday. The Fight Club actor, 53, additionally learned from host and historian, Henry Louis Gates Jr., that his ancestors were once slave owners, prompting the star to admit, 'these things are uncomfortable,' reported Metro. The Golden Globe winner, who most recently starred in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, kicked off the popular show's ninth season, which takes a closer look at celebrities and their family ancestry.  A revelation: Edward Norton, 53, discovered that he is related to Pocahontas during Tuesday's episode of Finding Your Roots which airs on PBS; seen in October 2022 in London  The award winner was surprised to find out about his ancestral lineage, especially to learn that his 12th great-grandmother was none other than Pocahontas, who had a monumental impact in history, and was linked to the Jamestown colonial settlement in Virginia.  'This is about as far back as you can go, unless you’re a Viking,' the actor had expressed on the episode, according to NBC Philadelphia.  The Primal Fear star further added that, 'It makes you realize what a small piece of the human story you are.' According to the publication, Edward was a direct descendant of Pocahontas through her marriage to tobacco planter, John Rolfe, that took place in 1614.

Production is underway in Serbia for a fourth season of Miss Scarlet and The Duke, the Masterpiece mystery starring Kate Phillips (The Crown, Wolf Hall) as the first-ever female detective in Victorian London. The PBS series also features Stuart Martin (Jamestown, Army Of Thieves) as her childhood friend, professional colleague and potential love interest Inspector William “The Duke” Wellington.

EXCLUSIVE: House of the Dragon star Emma D’Arcy has dropped out of feature thriller Annaabout fearless Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya due to a scheduling clash, replaced by Naomi Battrick (The Postcard Killings).

"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling has received a death threat after showing support for Salman Rushdie – who was attacked in New York right before giving a lecture.  Rowling took to Twitter Friday and wrote, "Horrifying news.

Norman Lear, titan of television, is celebrating his 100th birthday Wednesday. Born in 1922, it would be five years before TV was invented and many more before it was marketed commercially to consumers. And it was through this new medium that Lear would change the way we viewed the world.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorGeorge Shapiro, producer and longtime manager of Jerry Seinfeld, Carl Reiner, Andy Kaufman and other comedy stars, died May 26 at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 91.Shapiro was co-founder and partner in Shapiro/West Associates, the prosperous talent management banner that helped assemble the mammoth NBC hit “Seinfeld” and numerous projects for Andy Kaufman.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorGeorge Shapiro, producer and longtime manager of Jerry Seinfeld, Carl Reiner, Andy Kaufman and other comedy stars, died May 26 at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 91.Shapiro was co-founder and partner in Shapiro/West Associates, the prosperous talent management banner that helped assemble the mammoth NBC hit “Seinfeld” and numerous projects for Andy Kaufman.

Kendrick Lamar is literally kicking back after releasing his first album in five years.

Those elected as councillors on May 5 will make decisions on behalf of residents about vital local services including roads, parks, schools and planning.

Camera are rolling on an ITV drama that tells the true story of Britain’s biggest ever police manhunt.

Basic Instinct alum Sharon Stone will reportedly portray the villainous Victoria Kord in director Ángel Manuel Soto's superhero movie Blue Beetle, which will hit US theaters on August 18, 2023.It will mark the 64-year-old Oscar nominee's return to the DC Comics universe after playing villainous cosmetics mogul Laurel Hedare in Pitof's dismally-reviewed box office bomb, Catwoman.Fans are speculating that Sharon's new character will be a gender-swapped version of the rich and powerful elder Blue Beetle Ted Kord, who was reimagined in 2020 as a full-blown villain in the Suicide Squad comics. New gig! Basic Instinct alum Sharon Stone will reportedly portray the villainous Victoria Kord in director Ángel Manuel Soto's superhero movie Blue Beetle, which will hit US theaters on August 18, 2023 (pictured February 27)The Kord Industries sign literally glows over the film's first piece of concept art, which was unveiled October 16 at DC FanDome.The Wrap also reported that Raoul Max Trujillo (Mayans M.C., Jamestown) was cast on Tuesday as Carapax the Indestructible Man, an archaeologist-turned-villain with a robotic body.

Schools caring for pupils in West Dunbartonshire with additional support needs will be expanded to meet rising demand.

Sophie Rundle has made a return to our screens thanks to the release of the sixth, and final, season of the BBC hit show Peaky Blinders. Reprising her role of Ada Shelby - gang boss Tommy’s sister - the 33 year old has been a staple on our TV sets since the show’s debut back in 2013. So, as we watch Ada and co on the Birmingham-based show for the very last time, here’s a look at the talented actress’ life off-screen… Successful acting career Though Sophie may be best known for her role as Ada Shelby, her career in the world of acting is far more than the BBC drama.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorWhile A+E’s History Channel sets out to tell the story of Abraham Lincoln in a documentary over three nights  it will also tell the stories of formerly enslaved people who were also an important part of that era in a mini-series backed by one of its advertisers.Ancestry is sponsoring a three-part miniseries that will accompany the Lincoln work, which debuts February 20, the latest in A+E’s efforts to craft bespoke programming segments that burnish ad messages while at the same time keeping viewers tuned to the programing for which they originally came.“To me, this is not a commercial break, this is not a ‘brought to you by,’” says David DeSocio, executive vice president of ad sales marketing and partnerships at A+E Networks, in a recent interview. “It’s a continuation of the story, but on a very personal level.” Each of the content segments accompanying the “Lincoln” project will be introduced by Christy Coleman, executive director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation in Williamsburg, VA, and a contributor to the documentary.

Mindless thieves have struck again and stolen lifesaving equipment from a bridge for the THIRD time.

Police have confirmed to the Lennox that they will continue their investigations into "non-recent abuse" in Jamestown for "at least another week."

As it continues to expand, Range Media Partners is making strides in three major initiatives with Kyle Wilensky, Bo Balogun and Haley Hey have joining the company. Wilensky will serve as an Artist Manager and Vice President of Music Touring, Balogun will serve as a brand Narrative and creative executive and Hey has joined as manager for gaming talent, partnerships and strategy.

EastEnders legend Tamzin Outhwaite will be guest starring in a special episode of the murder mystery show Death In Paradise, alongside regulars such as former Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps star Ralf Little.The footage fans have been waiting for is set to air in early 2022.Now that she's finally accepted the chance to join the cast, Tamzin is relishing the opportunity to enjoy some winter sun on a paradise island."It's something that I've been offered before, but never had the opportunity to do [until now]," she has revealed."I'm so happy I could finally do it!" she added, acknowledging that flying all the way to Guadeloupe took time out of her hectic schedule to plan."Filming every day in the sun is just so amazing.