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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Inside Rangers-daft tycoon's £1.8m mansion – it's got its own football pitch, pool & GOLF COURSE
The £1.8million property has also got a bar, entertainment room, guests annex and sauna BEAR PIT Inside Rangers-daft tycoon's £1.8m mansion – it's got its own football pitch, pool & GOLF COURSE Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RANGERS-daft rail tycoon Alan McLeish is flogging his swanky country pad for a jaw-dropping £1.8million. The self-made QTS mogul, 65, dubbed one of Scotland's richest men, has listed Bogside House near Monkton, Ayrshire following the end of his marriage to ex-wife Phyllis. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 12 Alan McLeish 12 Bogside House is described as "one-of-a-kind" 12 The pad has its own football pitch, golf course and swimming pool The luxury pad - which the couple purchased in 2014 for £872,000 - comes complete with a floodlit 4G sports pitch, nine-hole golf course, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and gym. Inside there's a swanky bar and a custom-built entertainment and karaoke room. Outside there's an outdoor TV in the courtyard and a fire pit as well as a separate two-bedroom annex for guests, all set within lush private grounds. McLeish's love for the Ibrox side is evident in some of the pictures as framed Rangers jerseys adorn some of the walls inside the home. The property, which is being listed by Ayr and Irvine-based estate agents, Donald Ross Residential, is described as "one-of-a-kind". The listing says: "Bogside House is a truly exceptional lifestyle estate, offering a rare combination of luxury, privacy, and recreation across approximately 11 acres of immaculately landscaped grounds. "Whether unwinding in the games room, entertaining in the conservatory with built-in fire pit table, or strolling through the tranquil gardens, every element of Bogside House is crafted for luxury living and effortless entertaining. "This is a one-of-a-kind sanctuary, a rare offering in the marketplace, defined by its scale, versatility, and exclusivity." McLeish started his business Quality Tree Surgeons (QTS) back in 1991 after borrowing £300 from his mum to buy a chainsaw. Since then he turned QTS into a rail empire, eventually selling it for a whopping £80million in 2018. This house has appeared on dozens of hit TV shows - but would YOU recognise it? McLeish spent years throwing millions into his beloved Rangers FC and QTS sponsored rivals Kilmarnock for 10 years. McLeish, 65, and ex Phyllis settled their divorce last year for less than £125,000 - a fraction of the £16.5million Phyllis, a boss at Kilmarnock FC, had been initially asking for. 12 The walls are adorned by framed Rangers tops Credit: Donald Ross 12 The home has a swanky bar and entertainment area 12 The impressive hallway in the house has two staircases 12 The property boasts an indoor pool and jacuzzi 12 The rail tycoon's property is spread over 11 acres 12 The house is on the market for a cool £1.8million The exes were locked in a courtroom standoff for three years before reaching a deal. As part of the settlement Alan kept the Monkton mansion and agreed to cover half the value of two luxury homes in Spain. Alan's daughter Jennifer McLeish put her own luxury home on the market last year following a spate of firebombing attacks. In January 2023, thugs left vulgar sexual insults trashing Mcleish on walls in central Bothwell. Maniacs also drove a motor to her front gate before setting it ablaze and fleeing. The fire spread to the fence of McLeish's neighbour at the time, former Celtic star Leigh Griffiths. The attacks are understood to be linked to a fall-out between Mcleish's partner Brian McIlear and a known- Glasgow hood. In Hamilton, a wall in the David Lloyd gym car park was daubed with personal insults aimed at Jennifer. 12 The impressive property even boasts a sauna, as well as a gym, pool and steam room 12 The new owners will be able to relax in the steam room
Sydney Morning Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
I'm not averse to exposed situations: Sigrid Thornton is back on stage
Mother Play: a play in five evictions traces the fortunes of a single mother named Phyllis, played by Thornton, and her two children. Beginning in the 1960s when the children are barely teenagers, the show follows the family over the next 40 years. '[This] is an homage or a way of talking to her mother, after the fact, which I think anyone who has experienced the death of a parent will understand,' Thornton says. 'It's a memory play, and by that I mean it's Paula's direct memory of her childhood and her early years, living on the poverty line in the states around Washington DC. She had a complex and challenging childhood in many ways, not least because the mother, who I play, is a functioning alcoholic. She has aspirations for both her children … and these revelations are played out through conversation and action.' 'She's clearly a difficult mother but no less inspiring in her way. She was a force, the kind of figure that people noticed in the room. She knew it but was trapped in a paradigm that didn't suit her personality. This is not too much of a spoiler to say: she has had very, very bad luck with men.' Does performing in a piece like this provide a degree of catharsis? 'No question, it is therapeutic. Anyone who's making creative work would say that it is both cathartic for them personally, but also that the hope is it will also have some ... connection with the creator's experience,' Thornton says. 'And perhaps, if one is very, very lucky [there will be] some kind of healing from that.' Going back to the theatre after a few years away is like returning to the gym after a break for the Melbourne-based actor. 'You work up to it... The memory is still there but it might take a little while to get it back.' It also changes with every production. 'You have to develop a whole set of new muscular responses that match your character, which will always be different.' As well as a degree of muscle memory, there's also intellectual memory involved, 'wrapping your head around that combined with an exercise of making a play, making a story together with people who all have their sensitivities and learning about each other and how to work in particular ways that suit each individual, and all of those things add to the mix when we're discussing and working on extremely personal material.' Therein lies the joy – discovering the characters and their stories, along with the director and other creatives. The show has been fascinating to research. 'There's a lot of information out there about [Vogel's] experience: her output, her sexuality and coming out, and all of those things in relation to her own parents,' she says. 'We are playing a person's real-life experience and the obvious dysfunction in the family I think anyone can relate to. It's not that far from Christmas, is it? We'll still have those memories.' One of this country's favourite actors, Thornton has grown up on our screens, big and small. In 1977, she starred as a fresh-faced 18-year-old in Bruce Beresford's The Getting of Wisdom, but it was her work in All The Rivers Run, beamed into lounge rooms around the nation, that cemented her in our hearts. Then came The Man From Snowy River and later Prisoner and its more recent offspring, Wentworth. Then in the '90s, there was SeaChange. Theatre has been a constant since her 30s – aged six she knew she wanted to be an actor – and returning to the MTC, she says, feels like a homecoming. As well as Mother Play, she has three projects underway, details of which remain under wraps for the moment. Several scripts are in development: that's always the core – the strength of the writing. 'But I'm going to be working on both sides of the camera,' she says. Thornton argues creative work is essential in every society. 'First Nations people valued above many, many things – it could be argued, above everything, apart from getting enough food and water – storytelling because it was an essential component in understanding the world, teaching future generations so that they could move forward with some clarity and a sense of connection, which is also critically important.' Loading Many of the themes in Mother Play resonate powerfully in a world with right-wing politics on the rise and under the Trump administration, particularly women's rights and queer rights. He is wreaking havoc in so many ways, Thornton says. The attacks on the arts and on free speech are incredibly worrying. 'The dismantling of the arts in any way, shape or form is anathema because creative work is in no small part about helping people feel connected to others, helping people feel that they are not alone. 'I do sincerely believe that the making of good stories, even purely to entertain people and make people smile, all of that storytelling needs to stay alive, malleable, flexible and free.'
The Age
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
I'm not averse to exposed situations: Sigrid Thornton is back on stage
Mother Play: a play in five evictions traces the fortunes of a single mother named Phyllis, played by Thornton, and her two children. Beginning in the 1960s when the children are barely teenagers, the show follows the family over the next 40 years. '[This] is an homage or a way of talking to her mother, after the fact, which I think anyone who has experienced the death of a parent will understand,' Thornton says. 'It's a memory play, and by that I mean it's Paula's direct memory of her childhood and her early years, living on the poverty line in the states around Washington DC. She had a complex and challenging childhood in many ways, not least because the mother, who I play, is a functioning alcoholic. She has aspirations for both her children … and these revelations are played out through conversation and action.' 'She's clearly a difficult mother but no less inspiring in her way. She was a force, the kind of figure that people noticed in the room. She knew it but was trapped in a paradigm that didn't suit her personality. This is not too much of a spoiler to say: she has had very, very bad luck with men.' Does performing in a piece like this provide a degree of catharsis? 'No question, it is therapeutic. Anyone who's making creative work would say that it is both cathartic for them personally, but also that the hope is it will also have some ... connection with the creator's experience,' Thornton says. 'And perhaps, if one is very, very lucky [there will be] some kind of healing from that.' Going back to the theatre after a few years away is like returning to the gym after a break for the Melbourne-based actor. 'You work up to it... The memory is still there but it might take a little while to get it back.' It also changes with every production. 'You have to develop a whole set of new muscular responses that match your character, which will always be different.' As well as a degree of muscle memory, there's also intellectual memory involved, 'wrapping your head around that combined with an exercise of making a play, making a story together with people who all have their sensitivities and learning about each other and how to work in particular ways that suit each individual, and all of those things add to the mix when we're discussing and working on extremely personal material.' Therein lies the joy – discovering the characters and their stories, along with the director and other creatives. The show has been fascinating to research. 'There's a lot of information out there about [Vogel's] experience: her output, her sexuality and coming out, and all of those things in relation to her own parents,' she says. 'We are playing a person's real-life experience and the obvious dysfunction in the family I think anyone can relate to. It's not that far from Christmas, is it? We'll still have those memories.' One of this country's favourite actors, Thornton has grown up on our screens, big and small. In 1977, she starred as a fresh-faced 18-year-old in Bruce Beresford's The Getting of Wisdom, but it was her work in All The Rivers Run, beamed into lounge rooms around the nation, that cemented her in our hearts. Then came The Man From Snowy River and later Prisoner and its more recent offspring, Wentworth. Then in the '90s, there was SeaChange. Theatre has been a constant since her 30s – aged six she knew she wanted to be an actor – and returning to the MTC, she says, feels like a homecoming. As well as Mother Play, she has three projects underway, details of which remain under wraps for the moment. Several scripts are in development: that's always the core – the strength of the writing. 'But I'm going to be working on both sides of the camera,' she says. Thornton argues creative work is essential in every society. 'First Nations people valued above many, many things – it could be argued, above everything, apart from getting enough food and water – storytelling because it was an essential component in understanding the world, teaching future generations so that they could move forward with some clarity and a sense of connection, which is also critically important.' Loading Many of the themes in Mother Play resonate powerfully in a world with right-wing politics on the rise and under the Trump administration, particularly women's rights and queer rights. He is wreaking havoc in so many ways, Thornton says. The attacks on the arts and on free speech are incredibly worrying. 'The dismantling of the arts in any way, shape or form is anathema because creative work is in no small part about helping people feel connected to others, helping people feel that they are not alone. 'I do sincerely believe that the making of good stories, even purely to entertain people and make people smile, all of that storytelling needs to stay alive, malleable, flexible and free.'
American Press
21-06-2025
- General
- American Press
Joseph 'Joe' Julius LeDoux Sr.
Msg. Joseph Julius LeDoux Sr. (Retired), 84, passed away peacefully with his family by him. Born and raised in Pine Island, La., Joe was a hunter and fisherman helping to provide for his family, but hunting was his passion. Joe went on to enlist in the United States Army. He and some buddies, while stationed in New York, went out on a blind date one night and that is where he met a 'YANKEE' name Phyllis, who later became his wife for 65 years. They faced wonderful times and turbulent times, but their marriage vows were seared into the hearts of each of them. Joe and Phyllis raised three great children. He enjoyed sharing history with his family, he and his family traveled to locations of American History. Joe Spent 22 years in the military in some form or fashion with active service and reserves. On Sept. 11, when the country was attacked, Joe was in a room with others at the Pentagon where they left that room approximately 20 minutes before the plane flew into the Pentagon, into that very room. Joe is survived by his wonderful wife, Phyllis LeDoux; a daughter, Kim Marie Garland; two sons, Joseph Julius LeDoux II and Dale Anthony LeDoux; four sisters, Shirley Shaw, Jane Ruff, Juanita Ardoin, and Veronica LeBlanc; sister-in-law, Laura LeDoux; two grandchildren, Kyle LeDoux and Haley LeDoux; six great-grandchildren, Cooper, Tiffani, Brittany, Joanna, Camilla, and Michael; four great-great-grandchildren, Tyreek, Arriana, Brandon, and Brianna. Preceding him in death is his sister, Anna Faul; three brothers, Paul LeDoux, James LeDoux, and John LeDoux; grandson, Michael Garner, and his parents, Eugene and Hannah LeDoux. The family will welcome relatives and friends on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles beginning at 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with a rosary to prayed at 5 p.m. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11 a.m. until the procession leaves for the church at 2 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Queen of Heaven at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Pine Island Cemetery. Msgr. Daniel Torres will officiate at the services. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Heart of Hospice and the family and friends who assisted with Joe's care. Please leave fond memories for the LeDoux family at
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Is Everyone Nervous? Y&R's BTS Hints at a Dumas Twist Fans Won't See Coming
The Young and the Restless fans have been waiting for months to finally learn the truth about Aristotle Dumas, the mysterious businessman who has cast a shadow over the drama. Thanks to behind-the-scenes footage shared by Y&R, it seems like viewers are in for a wild ride in the South of France as the long-awaited revelation approaches. This footage hints at spoilers you won't want to miss. In the video, several Y&R cast members hint at a rollercoaster of tension and intrigue ahead. The characters, including Abby (Melissa Ordway), Phyllis (Michelle Stafford), and Adam (Mark Grossman), have found themselves in the middle of a high-stakes game, and they're all eager to meet Dumas face-to-face. Abby is especially in the dark about why she's there, but she's ready to play along, even as the stakes grow higher. She jokes that she's along for the ride, but her nerves are clear, just like everyone else's. MORE: Is this what's going on with Abby on Y&R? Phyllis, ever the wildcard, makes it clear that she's not simply attending the party. She's crashing it. While the other guests are invited, Phyllis has an agenda of her own, and it's clear that her presence could be a game-changer. Phyllis might be looking for answers, but as she herself admits, she's really trying to save her own skin. As the drama unfolds, her motivations remain murky, and fans are left wondering if her actions will lead to an unexpected twist. Adam has his own mission to uncover the truth about Dumas. According to the BTS footage, Adam's journey to the French Riviera is no vacation. He's determined to find answers, even if it means going to great lengths. He's already learned some shocking details about Dumas, and he's not afraid to push the limits to get to the bottom of things. As he approaches Dumas with critical information, fans can expect things to escalate in ways they didn't see coming. Beyond the twists and turns of the plot, the luxurious setting adds a glamorous layer to the drama. The Y&R team has pulled out all the stops with a beautifully designed set, from art deco furnishings to stunning diffused lighting that brings a sense of high-society luxury to every scene. The show's production designer, David Hoffman, shared his excitement about the set, emphasizing the level of detail that has gone into making the train car—and its ominous journey—feel just as high stakes as the drama playing out inside it. Fans are going to be glued to their screens as the twists and turns of this high-profile story unfold. As secrets unravel and mysteries unfold, the Y&R team promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
