John Campbell: Last News

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer John Campbell, 60, has been working in the film industry for 29 years as a grip and as a driver. In July, he was dropped from the industry health plan for the first time in his career, falling 7.5 hours short of the threshold needed to maintain eligibility. He signed up for COBRA — at a cost of $692 per month — while he called around trying to get a single day of work.

What comes to mind when you think of fine dining? Perhaps it’s starched white tablecloths and not a single piece of cutlery out of place. Or maybe it’s an elaborate, multi-course tasting menu where the ingredients are reeled off as if you’re in an episode of MasterChef.

A pair of West Lothian gymnasts proved they’re amongst the best of British after scooping a remarkable eight medals at the Disability British Championships.

A 20-year masterplan for improving transport links across the region has been signed off by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Some of the food and drink served in the next season of the frenzied family restaurant comedy “The Bear” may just be a lot easier to recognize. After getting queries from more than 40 different advertisers after the program’s first season on Hulu, Disney has come up with ways to mix Madison Avenue more closely into the recipe of the program. Viewers are likely to see Stella Atrois, Coca-Cola and American Express’ Resy online-reservations service develop a closer relationship to the series, with products showing up in scenes and customized promotional content placed alongside the program. The goal, says John Campbell, Disney Advertising’s senior vice president of entertainment and addressable solutions, is to “allow brands and clients to get closer to the intellectual property, closer to the talent.”

Callum McGregor has backed Ange Postecoglou to follow in the footsteps of Martin O'Neill and lead Celtic all the way to a European final.

An appeal has been made for volunteers to help at a top sporting event being held in Dumfries next year.

The Monarchs have reached an agreement in principle for the reprieve of speedway at Armadale Stadium for the 2023 season, subject to the conclusion of a formal agreement.

Channel 4 television series Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins has hit back at those criticising Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield for "jumping the queue" to see the Queen lying-in-state.Today, the adventurer asked people to give the This Morning presenters “a break” in view of his 325,800 Twitter followers Ant, 41, insisted being a celebrity was “not an advantage” and asked for the public to cut Holly, 41, and Phillip, 60, some slack. He tweeted: “Give Phil and Holly a break! You don’t want ‘Celebs’ to be treated differently to the general public (I agree).“But yet you also want them held accountable to propaganda, hearsay and every word they say! “They ARE treated differently and trust me when I say in a disadvantaged way! #ShoeFoot.” (sic)The ITV hosts faced major backlash on social media over the weekend, after it transpired they had skipped to the front of the queue to see the Queen lying-in-state in order to film a This Morning segment.The presenters received an angry response from social media, after it was reported other celebrities such as David Beckham decided to queue up for over 12 hours with everyone else.Ant’s followers took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the controversy.Steve Holmes wrote: “Times and places though Ant, I agree celebs are held accountable and sometimes for the worse in the spotlight....“But sorry but that wasn't the time to be treated differently in my opinion.” (sic)Phil commented: “Disagree with you on this one Ant.They could have easily refused anything.

A homeless man whose tent was set on fire has opened up on his fears for winter living on the street.

South Ayrshire Council will have to come up with a plan B for fire-ravaged Belleisle House after no partner was found for its £12.5m plan to restore the historic building as a hotel.

Out of work DJ John Campbell, of Auchintibber Court, pled guilty to failing to provide veterinary treatment and a nutritionally adequate diet for his crossbreed dog, Rambo, claiming he had no money for vet bills.Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that Rambo had lost almost half of his body weight when he was put to sleep at an animal hospital in January.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

dog has died after being starved by a cruel owner who left him just 'skin and bones'. John Campbell from Blantyre has been banned from owning animals for three years after leaving his rescue pet Rambo in a 'horrific state'.

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterSocial work bosses are convinced that an early intervention team doing vital groundwork with Dumfries and Galloway families will pay off in the long term.In November 2020 the council set up a family support team, which now comprises two senior social workers and 13 support staff working closely with families.The team deals primarily with early intervention cases for children and there is optimism that this foundational work will result in better life outcomes for kids at risk.At the council’s social work committee last week, councillors discussed a report on the family support team and its effectiveness.Nith Councillor John Campbell said: “I think this is

Join thousands of others and get the latest West Lothian Courier news and sport sent straight to your inbox.Edinburgh Monarchs co-promoter John Campbell insists his side can only get better after recording a phenomenal double.Having drawn their opening two SGB Championship fixtures, they picked up their first win of the campaign with a tremendous final two heats on Friday night against Leicester Lions.The two sides could barely be separated for the first 13 heats, but back-to-back 5-1 wins for the hosts saw them secure a tremendous 49-40 victory.They then followed that up the next day with a stunning 46-44 away win against the Eastbourne Eagles for the club’s first ever victory at Arlington Stadium.Campbell commented: “They made the track

postman sexually assaulted female admin workers on his route while wearing fingerless gloves.John Campbell, 62, groped the women, aged 23 and 51, while delivering letters to their workplace, Daily Record reports.The sick postman denied he'd done anything wrong, forcing the women to give evidence against him in court.His victims told his trial they were targeted during a number of incidents between October 1, 2018, and October 14, 2019.The woman said part of her office duties had been to go and collect mail from Campbell and other postmen covering the route in Paisley, near Glasgow.But when she did this, the woman says Campbell made her "uncomfortable" by kissing her on the cheek when he greeted her.Speaking about another incident, she

A Paisley family has been left heartbroken after the grave of three loved ones was damaged.

A British doctor has become an unlikely YouTube star as the coronavirus grips the world.

Now it is understood a new developer may sweep in to rescue the parkland mansion and turn it into a working hotel at last. Businessman John Campbell (pictured below) purchased the Ayr landmark back in 2012 with the aim of turning it into a five-star venue.