Moment oblivious bloke gets out of car to check parking – only for stranger to climb in and lock the doors
THIS is the moment an oblivious bloke gets out of his car to check his parking – only for a stranger to climb in and lock the doors. The unidentified man was spotted struggling to get his silver Toyota into a parking space in Dublin, Ireland yesterday, reversing and realigning himself several times. Eventually he […]
GMG Energy set to operate in Scotland-wide construction sector
HIGHLAND timber specialists GMG Energy is set to play a bigger role in Scotland’s construction sector as it secures new stress test wood credentials. The Halladale-based business has seen three of its senior employees, including Director Malcolm Morrison, secure visual softwood structural grading credentials. This qualifies the company to supply builders and joinery businesses with […]
Scottish law firm launches new graduate recruitment campaign
EDINBURGH-based solicitor and estate agent Watermans has launched its latest legal trainee recruitment campaign for graduates. The firm, which has its head office in Leith, aims to modernise the sector using a modern process to attract aspiring legal graduates. They are trying to move away from the standard recruitment process to secure one of the […]
Scottish Engineering elects second consecutive female president
SCOTTISH Engineering has appointed Bernie O’Neil as its new president, marking the second female to take on the role in its 160-year history. Two years ago Aine Finlayson was appointed as its first female president and today’s announcement marks the second consecutively. Bernie O’Neil, Operations Director at Thales, Glasgow, will hold the office ofPresident for […]
House-hunters left appalled by £220k price tag for London studio deemed a “dump”
HOUSE-HUNTERS have been left appalled at the £220,000 price tag slapped on a London studio deemed a “dump”. The grotty flat was spotted by one Brit who was left thoroughly unimpressed by the value for money of the property in the Churchill Gardens housing estate in Westminster, London. Added to property website Rightmove by listing […]
Heartwarming moment Brit Oscar nominee shares shortlist news with 99-year-old grandmother
THIS is the heartwarming moment a British Oscar nominee shared the news that he had been shortlisted with his 99-year-old grandmother. Max Marlow was a producer on the 2023 short comedy drama Good Boy, which has been shortlisted for Best Live Action Short Film at the 96th Academy Awards. The 28-year-old worked alongside Ben Whishaw […]
LinkedIn recruiter receives hilarious message from cheeky stranger asking him to be guarantor for her new house
A LINKEDIN recruiter received a hilarious message from a cheeky stranger asking him to be the guarantor for her new house. Callum McPhilbin was puzzled after he received a mysterious text from an unrecognised number on Wednesday simply reading, “Hi”. Londoner Callum soon replied asking for clarification on who he was speaking to but could […]
Inbetweeners star reveals his hilarious reaction to Scots wife’s conversations with fellow countrymen Peter Capaldi and Robbie Coltrane
INBETWEENERS star James Buckley has revealed the hilarious reaction he had to his Scots wife’s conversation with fellow countrymen Peter Capaldi and Robbie Coltrane. The 36-year-old is famous for his depiction of compulsive liar Jay Cartwright in the E4 teen sitcom, known for his foul-mouthed catchphrases and ridiculous boasts. Speaking in his latest In Sickness […]
Garden centre hosts free gardening workshops on growing potatoes
GARDEN centre retailer Dobbies is encouraging gardeners of all abilities and ages to give growing their own spuds a go this year at its free in-store workshops on potatoes. Potatoes are the most important food crop globally after rice, wheat and corn, and have been named by YouGov as the most popular vegetable at the […]
Lifeboats launched to rescue grounded trawler at Kylerhea Narrows
A RESCUE effort involving lifeboats and aircraft was launched after a fishing trawler ran aground at the Kylerhea Narrows. Both Kyle and Mallaig RNLI volunteers and a UK Coastguard helicopter were called after the 22 metre vessel, with a crew of seven on board, ran aground on rocks off Kylerhea on Tuesday 16 January. Kyle […]