Five Scots charities get an early Christmas with share of £110k fundraising pot
FIVE Scots charities have received their share of the £110,000 raised during Piper Sandler’s recent Sportschallenge event. The record level of funds raised at the popular event have been split between its long-term beneficiaries, Maggie’s Aberdeen and Children’s Aid (Scotland), and three other smaller local causes. Sportschallenge, the North-east’s sports-themed corporate fundraising dinner, which is now entering its 10th year, […]
Shocking video shows horrendous aftermath in Leitrim village following TORNADO
A SHOCKING VIDEO shows the horrendous aftermath caused by the tornado that ripped through County Leitrim. The rare weather arrived just after midday last Monday and left a trail of destruction to a number of cars and buildings in Leitrim village. A resident took to social media to anonymously share a video they filmed of […]
Scots locals slam shopping centre over “shocking” and “pointless” nativity scene
SCOTS locals have been left disappointed by a “shocking” and “pointless” Christmas nativity scene set up in the town’s shopping centre. The Kingdom Centre in Glenrothes, Fife has set up a festive display in one of their windows depicting the traditional scene of the birth of the baby Jesus. However, many people have been left […]
Arsenal legend Ian Wright surprises fan on FaceTime after chance meeting with family
A TOUCHING video shows the moment that Arsenal legend Ian Wright makes a man’s dream come true by snapping a pic over FaceTime. The former England striker took time out from his Christmas shopping last week to pose outside Bentley & Skinner jewellery shop in Piccadilly in London’s West End. The 60-year-old beckons an entire […]
Heartwarming footage sees humble fireman drive over an hour to return woman’s lost bag
THIS is the heartwarming moment a fireman delivers a woman’s lost handbag after driving over an hour to return it. Georgia Girelli was initially left devastated after losing her handbag at her workplace’s Christmas party on Saturday. However, she was overjoyed when just one day later, fireman Nyma Zadeh appeared at her front door in […]
20,000 native trees to be planted at East Lothian site
Cala builds links with local firms on major development A LOCAL East Lothian based company has assisted Cala Homes to turn one of the area’s largest developments into a green haven, transforming former farmland with the inclusion of thousands of native trees. Cala Homes (East) has called on East Lothian firm Root One East Ltd […]
Scotland’s climate changing faster than predicted, analysis shows
SCOTLAND’S climate is changing faster than predicted, with more frequent and extreme weather events increasingly likely, new analysis shows. Experts at Aberdeen’s James Hutton Institute, an independent research organisation, say weather patterns in Scotland have changed substantially since 1960. They also found changes that were expected to be seen over the next three decades are […]
Mackie’s on the menu for Christmas dinner
Scottish ice cream brand makes sweet donation to NHS Grampian ONE of the UK’s top ice cream brands has donated 2,000 ice cream tubs for patients in all NHS Grampian hospitals this Christmas Day. Mackie’s of Scotland’s 120ml tubs will feature on the Christmas dinner menu for all patients at all NHS Grampian hospitals, direct from […]
Heartwarming moment Belfast pubgoers come together for rendition of Christmas classic in tribute to Shane MacGowan
A HEARTWARMING video captures the moment a Belfast boozer comes together for a rendition of Fairytale of New York in tribute to Shane MacGowan. MacGowan, 65, passed away from pneumonia last month but left a lasting legacy on music and Christmas itself, with a newfound surge for his penned classic to hit number one this […]
Hilarious moment woman’s video is interrupted by bizarre skateboarding Grinch
THIS is the hilarious moment a woman’s video is interrupted by the truly bizarre sight of the Grinch skateboarding down the road beside her. Mary Kate Kelly was sitting in her car on Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland last Sunday preparing to film a video for her followers. However, the 18-year-old was hilariously interrupted […]