Travel-savvy pals reveal how to do 12-hour day trip from Edinburgh to Dublin for just £30
TWO travel-savvy pals have revealed how they bagged a 12-hour day trip from Edinburgh to Dublin for just £30. Liv Currie and Laura Kokoszka flew out to the Republic of Ireland last week in a wallet-friendly day out that saw them to return to the Scottish capital that same day. The 20-year-olds jetted across the […]
Public consultation on redevelopment of Leith bingo hall to be held
MEMBERS of the public are being invited to offer feedback on plans to redevelop the bingo hall located on Leith’s Manderston Steet in Edinburgh. Developer Longstone (2) Limited has unveiled plans to conserve and redevelop the existing building into new student homes. This is in response to a local desire to preserve the building, located […]
Research breakthroughs could transform treatment for deadly illnesses
BREAKTHROUGH research at the University of Dundee may lead to treatments that make two deadly parasitic infections a thing of the past. Experts have contributed to the development of two drug compounds that have the potential to revolutionise treatment of Chagas Disease and visceral leishmaniasis. The two parasitic infections kill thousands of people every year. […]
Planning approval granted for student accommodation in Glasgow city centre
PROPOSALS for new student accommodation in the heart of Glasgow have been given the go-ahead by Glasgow City Council. Developer Artisan Real Estate, together with Homes for Students, the UK’s largest independent student management company, will take forward proposals for 321 self-contained studio apartments. The properties would be situated at 292-298 St Vincent Street, and […]
Exhibition captures the pride within Scotland’s fishing sector
Individuals from across the industry profiled in major visual project THE MOVING accounts and portraits of 12 passionate workers within Scotland’s fishing industry take centre-stage as part of an ambitious new exhibition titled “Pride in the Seas”. A celebration of the passion, heritage, and commitment to sustainability of today’s fishing communities, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation […]
Footy fans left divided by video showing Liverpool supporter “bullying tourist” wearing a half and half scarf
FOOTBALL fans have been left divided after a video emerged of a Liverpool supporter “bullying a tourist” who was wearing a half and half scarf. The unidentified fan was caught on camera at The Park Pub outside Liverpool’s Anfield stadium on New Year’s Day ahead of the match against Newcastle United. Accompanied by a crowd […]
Brit who sat in audience of The Jeremy Kyle Show claims host is “one of the worst people” he has ever met
A BRIT who attended a screening of an episode of The Jeremy Kyle Show has claimed that the host is “one of the worst people” he has ever met. Liam Walton claims to have attended one of the live episodes back in 2014 with pals, hoping to have a laugh. However, Liam, from Sheffield, South […]
Scots carer issued warning for bizarre Facebook campaign against colleague that he asked to give him a “proper w**k”
A SCOTS carer has been issued a warning after his bizarre Facebook campaign against a colleague that he had asked to give him a “proper w**k”. William Roy Agnew made the derogatory remark in June 2021 before making several posts on the social media site directed at the same colleague between August 2021 and January […]
New wave of teachers needed to create ‘generation swim’
National campaign launched to combat swim teacher shortage TEACHERS who are playing a vital role in creating ‘Generation Swim’ – a generation of safe and competent swimmers – are being celebrated across the country as part of a Scotland-wide recruitment drive. The team behind the Learn to Swim National Framework has launched the recruitment campaign […]
Hilarious video captures moment clumsy mechanic has “cartoon” fall down hole in first day back at work
A HILARIOUS video captures the moment a clumsy mechanic has a rough first day back at work as he takes a “cartoon” fall down a hole. The unnamed bloke’s unfortunate accident was captured on CCTV yesterday at his workplace in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The mechanic had been collecting some tools from a workbench, but upon turning […]