Gilson Gray scoops pair of top law awards
SCOTTISH law firm Gilson Gray has scooped two top law awards with wins for its litigation team at The Legal 500 and The Herald Law Awards. Rosie Walker was named Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year at The Legal 500 Scotland Awards. In June, she represented operators in the high-profile case which found the City […]
Free swimming lessons keep opportunities afloat for local kids
Hundreds of Aberdeen children provided with vital life skills CHILDREN IN Aberdeen are being offered free swimming lessons as part of an inclusive swimming initiative from a local leisure provider. Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) has provided 367 children with free swimming lessons this year as part of its very own community initiative, delivering a bespoke […]
Brutal moment lad is smacked full-pelt in face by football via pal’s misplaced kick
THIS is the brutal moment a lad receives a football to the face after his pal misplaced a power shot directed at his bum. The group of pals appear to be playing a round of “red a**e” – which typically follows the traditional game of headers and volleys – with one of the lads standing […]
Brit mum looking for Elf on the Shelf inspiration forced to use cheeky substitute for balloon
A BRIT mum racking her brains for ideas over what to do with her next Elf on the Shelf prank was forced to use a cheeky substitute for a balloon. Charlie Davidson had planned to hide their family’s elf inside a balloon for daughter Lilliana, 3, to find when she discovered that she couldn’t actually […]
OzzAI Osbourne: Rocker Ozzy admits he’s “open” to AI after hearing his artificial voice cover Shania Twain tune
OZZY Osbourne has admitted he would be “open” to the use of AI in music after hearing an artificial version of his voice cover a Shania Twain tune. The Black Sabbath frontman was shown a clip of an AI version of his voice singing Twain’s Still the One by son Jack in an episode of […]
Brit woman left baffled after in-law’s Christmas card appears to forget her – despite being married for 20 years
A BRITISH woman was left baffled when a Christmas card from her in-laws failed to address her – despite being married to their son for 20 years. The woman, known only as Natasha, received the card from husband Tony’s parents, but noticed a glaring omission. The card failed to address Natasha, being addressed only to […]
Scots left in stitches after gaudy leopard print sofa listed for sale for £200 draws comparisons to Kat Slater and Carole Baskin
SCOTS have been left in stitches after a gaudy leopard print sofa listed for sale drew comparisons to Eastenders character Kat Slater and Tiger King star Carole Baskin. The sofa was listed for sale online by Pauline Cooper in Tranent, East Lothian earlier this week, who is looking for offers over £200. Pictured: Pauline Cooper. […]
Scots locals left fuming at “ridiculous” brazen pavement parking on capital’s Leith Walk
SCOTS locals have been left fuming at the “ridiculous” brazen pavement parking seen on the capital city’s Leith Walk. The 1.2-mile-long stretch of road in the north of Edinburgh has become notorious for cheeky motorists abandoning their vehicles in the middle of the street’s pavements. The City of Edinburgh Council has previously pledged to combat […]
Travel review: Athens, Greece
Travel review by Jeanie West ROOFTOPS have lately caught my attention in the chaotic, vibrant sprawl that is the Greek capital, Athens. I’ve been up close and personal with the eyeline of the stellar Parthenon from the Herodion Hotel in alluring Makrygianni – whose POINT A restaurant dishes up fodder fit for demi-gods – wondering […]
Community volunteers enjoy some Christmas cheer
VOLUNTEERS from charities in Aberdeen will be getting in the Christmas spirit this week in recognition of their work across the community. Aberdeen-headquartered technology company Xergy has donated dinner and drinks for up to 26 volunteers at the city’s Station Hotel on December 15. The dinner is in recognition of Aberdeen Football Community Trust (AFCT) […]