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Fans of River City are reminiscing as the popular Scottish soap prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

A 48-hour dispersal order has been put in place in a town centre as police tackle increased reports of anti-social behaviour. The order was put in place in Winsford, Cheshire, at 3.30pm today (February 25) and is set to last for two-days.

Stephen Purdon says he is "humbled" to have River City 's 20th anniversary episode focused on his character and admits it was emotional filming it.

River City actor Jordan Young, who plays Alex Murdoch in the Scottish soap, says it has 'changed his life' as the cast and crew prepare to celebrate 20 years since the first episode aired.

A flasher was caught 'waving his front around' while exposing himself outside Piccadilly Station in broad daylight.

Blantyre's top fundraising band the 'Tyre Walk n' Rollers' have presented Terminal One with a phenomenal charity cheque.

coronavirus lockdown after his incredible 10st weight loss. At his heaviest, Scott Fletcher, 40, tipped the scales at 26st when he gorged on whatever that was put in front of him.He would "pig out" at his job as a railway worker and avoid any strenuous exercise in his spare time.But when the Covid-19 restrictions came into force in March, Scott decided it was time to change his ways.The dad has since dropped 10st by taking up running to get out of the house.

Blantyre actor Scott Fletcher hopes to be able to revive his River City character, Angus Lindsay, back on set this summer.Following a break due to the coronavirus pandemic, plans are underway which will hopefully see Scotland’s award-winning drama resume filming in August.New episodes are planned to air on the BBC Scotland channel and BBC One Scotland in late September, after filming paused in March this year.Scott – who plays Shieldinch’s loveable rogue Angus, the best pal of wee Bob O’Hara (played by Stephen Purdon) – told the Advertiser: “I’m really looking forward to getting back on set with my pals.“I’m sure it will take a bit of getting used to a new way of shooting scenes with social distancing and different procedures in place but

A Blantyre band turned their cancelled ‘Sunday Sesh 3’ gig into an online fundraising drive by streaming live from their homes.Tyre Walk n Rollers were booked to play at The Hoolet’s in Blantyre, but instead hosted the virtual show from the band’s Facebook page and raised an amazing £1200 for Terminal One – a youth centre project in the area.The charity sets up lots of different activities for young people in the area providing a range of opportunities.And the five-piece act – made up of pals John Tierney, Alan McDonald, Kenny McInally, Joe Gallacher, of Toy Tin Soldier and actor Scott Fletcher of River City fame – have proved a roaring success in the past, making this the third time they’ve raised money for Terminal One.Alan, who plays