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Edinburgh Tattoo performance cancelled after high wind warning draws safety fears
One of the highlights of the festival season is set to be cancelled after high winds drew safety concerns. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Monday's performance of the The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will not go ahead as planned after high winds sparked fears over spectator and participant safety. Storm Floris is expected to batter the capital with winds as high as 95 mph in some areas. Tattoo bosses made the decision to cancel the marquee event on Sunday evening, with a statement released at around 9.30pm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It read: 'We're sorry to announce that due to adverse weather warnings, we have made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow's performance on 4 August at 9:30 pm. 'We understand this will be disappointing, but the safety of our audience, performers and staff is our top priority. 'All tickets for the 4th August performance will be automatically cancelled and refunded. Those wishing to rebook will find up-to-date availability at It is the first weather related cancellation in its 75 year history, with COVID-19 the only other time the event has been cancelled. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Tattoo is the latest event to be affected by Storm Floris, with the Fringe by the Sea festival in North Berwick and the The Edinburgh International Festival's Ceilidh Sessions event also cancelled after the City of Edinburgh Council's decision to close Princes Street Gardens. ScotRail also announced that it would withdraw services after 12.00pm on a number of lines due to Storm Floris - including Edinburgh - Fife/Perth/Dundee. The Met Office reported: 'Storm Floris will bring a spell of unusually windy weather for the time of year across the northern half of the UK on Monday. The highest winds are expected across Scotland between late morning and early evening. In some areas high winds will be accompanied by heavy rain. Wind will then slowly start to ease from the west later.' It added: 'Gusts of 50 to 70 mph are expected for many parts, and are likely to reach 80 to 90 mph on some exposed coasts, hills and bridges. 'Western coastal areas will see the highest gusts between late morning and early afternoon, the strongest winds then transferring to northeastern Scotland by late afternoon/early evening.'
Scottish Sun
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- Scottish Sun
BBC offer Strictly cocaine duo rehab stint after claim pair took drug on show as bosses consider random tests
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BBC bosses are set to offer two Strictly stars at the centre of a drugs storm the chance to attend rehab. It comes amid claims it was widely known they took cocaine on the show. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 A celebrity claimed it was 'well known on the show that two stars took cocaine' Credit: Alamy Execs are also considering adding random drugs tests on next year's Strictly tour — where after-parties are known for wild scenes. In the latest scandal to hit the flagship BBC show, The Sun on Sunday revealed that the BBC had been forced to launch an investigation using external lawyers to look into allegations of drug use. A celebrity claimed it was 'well known on the show that two stars took cocaine'. And one star allegedly said to another, about a third: 'Have you seen their pupils . . . they're off their face.' Last night a source said: 'The BBC is taking the allegations really seriously. "Bosses are aware of the two stars in question and have a duty of care to make sure they're OK. 'As per BBC policy, the option of specialised professional support is on the table and will be offered.' They added: 'While drug testing won't happen on the main show, bosses are considering bringing in random checks for the tour next year. 'The BBC needs to be sure nothing illegal is going on. 'It all depends on what the investigation finds.' A BBC source said: 'Welfare is paramount for bosses.'
Scottish Sun
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- Scottish Sun
Hollywood outcast Kevin Spacey plots shock comeback as Rat-Pack inspired crooner with £220-a-ticket show at Cyprus hotel
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HOLLYWOOD outcast Kevin Spacey is trying to relaunch his showbiz career — as a big-band singer. The Oscar-winning actor is performing as a Rat Pack-inspired crooner in a one-night-only concert at a resort popular with Brit tourists. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Kevin Spacey was spotted warming up for the gig with a secret set at a charity summer dinner and party in Italy Credit: Instagram 3 Seats for his Songs & Stories gig at the Parklane Luxury Collection Resort in Limassol, Cyprus, cost from £220 3 The Oscar winner is trying to relaunch his showbiz career as a big-band singer He will be accompanied by a jazz band as he belts out 1960s classics between sharing tales from his life on stage and screen. VIP tickets, including a 30-minute meet-and-greet photo opportunity, bottle of champagne and fruit platter, are £1,100. Other seats for his Songs & Stories gig at the Parklane Luxury Collection Resort in Limassol, Cyprus, cost from £220. Guests are told to dress in cocktail attire for the red-carpet event in the hotel's Diamond Ballroom on November 15. READ MORE ON KEVIN SPACEY WATCH THIS SPACEY Kevin Spacey's cunning Hollywood comeback plan as A-list star backs actor Organisers promise: 'Spacey brings a voice and presence that's simply unmatched. "It's the return of an entertainer in the grandest sense of the word.' Spacey, 66, has been largely out of the spotlight since a jury in London cleared him of nine sexual offences in 2023. The Usual Suspects star has admitted being 'handsy' — but since his acquittal has spoken out against cancel culture. He was spotted warming up for the gig with a secret set at a charity summer dinner and party in Italy last weekend.
