05 May, 2026

Labour Leader and Shadow Chancellor visit the Port of Tilbury

SIR Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves toured the Port of Tilbury yesterday to overview London’s major port and its expansion plans. During their visit, the Labour leader and the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer witnessed the importance of building infrastructure to generate growth in the UK. Both politicians also received a briefing on the supply […]

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Local swimming providers championing inclusion

74% of children with additional support needs in mainstream lessons A NATIONAL diversity and inclusion initiative has reported a record number of children with additional support needs enrolled in mainstream swimming lessons in Aberdeen. Nearly three-quarters (74%) of children with additional support needs who partake in Learn in Swim lessons with Sport Aberdeen are now […]

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Swimming providers championing inclusion

Mainstream lessons reach more children with disabilities A NATIONAL diversity and inclusion initiative has reported a record number of children with disabilities enrolled in mainstream swimming lessons. Nearly three-quarters (71%) of children with disabilities who partake in Learn in Swim lessons are now taking part in mainstream swimming lessons rather than one-to-ones, up from 54% […]

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Dog-Gone Gorgeous: Cute Canines to parade for best dressed

Racecourse announces fashion competition for dogs on New Year’s Day meet ONE OF Scotland’s most stylish racecourses is inviting four-legged friends to strut their stuff in its first ever “best dressed dog” contest. Racegoers at Musselburgh Racecourses New Year’s Day Race meeting are being encouraged to bring their precious pooches for chance to win some […]

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Lanarkshire photographer helps other businesses to stand out in the crowd

BRANDING by Zaria, a Lanarkshire based photography business, is looking to help business owners enhance their brand and tell their story through photography. Zaria Young, who dubs herself as a “visual storyteller”, provides photography and branding services to help other business owners increase their visibility. She has always been passionate about photography, deciding to study […]

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Comedian Nish Kumar slams ITV as “villains” after allegedly paying Nigel Farage £1.5m for I’m a Celeb appearance

COMEDIAN Nish Kumar has slammed ITV as “villains” after the station have allegedly paid Nigel Farage up to £1.5m to star in this year’s series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Prominent Brexiteer Farage famously campaigned for the UK to leave the European Union during his leadership of UKIP from 2010 to […]

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Brit abroad reviews British pub in Texas – which serves bizarre “sausage rolls” and steak with crisps

A BRIT woman abroad has reviewed a British pub she found in the USA – which serves bizarre “sausage rolls” and steak with a side of crisps. KT Franklin was visiting her American boyfriend in Dallas, Texas earlier this month when the pair opted for a bit of home comfort for her in the form […]

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Brit shares warning amid claims that her Aldi sanitary towels were “tampered” with – after finding product sodden with “dark brown” stain

A BRIT has shared a warning upon allegedly discovering that the sanitary towels she bought from Aldi had been “tampered” with – after finding the product sodden with a “dark brown” stain. Charley Maisie made the monthly purchase but upon inspecting the box, allegedly discovered that it had already been opened. The 22-year-old shared how […]

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Scots dog owners issued warning after young pup tragically dies from “unusual illness” after walk on beach

SCOTS dog owners have been issued a warning after an otherwise healthy young dog suddenly died from an “unusual illness” following a walk on the peach. The anonymous dog owner had allegedly walked his pup along a beach in Monifieth, Angus last week when, following the stroll, the pooch began to have bouts of sickness […]

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