Brits left horrified after Heinz tease introduction of “clear” ketchup
BRITS have been left horrified after Heinz teased the introduction of clear ketchup to their list of condiments. The global food company posed the question of bringing clear ketchup to a store near you last week but received backlash from fans left unconvinced by the colourless condiment. Despite protests from sauce-lovers, Heinz appear to be […]
Couple who first met on Blind Date 35 years ago are still together, reveal secrets to successful marriage
A BRIT couple who first met on Blind Date 35 years ago are still together – and have revealed the secrets behind their successful marriage. Sue and Alex Tatham met on the popular dating show, hosted by Cilla Black, in 1988 when Alex chose the mystery woman behind door number two – who would go […]
Major video game exhibition to visit Scotland as it opens in Edinburgh next summer
SCOTS gamers will have the opportunity to enjoy the world’s largest interactive exhibition surrounding the history of video . GAME ON, the culture of video games, featuring characters and games ranging from Space Invaders to Sonic the Hedgehog runs from June to November 2024 at the National Museum of Scotland. Game On, an exhibition conceived […]
Scots bands to perform ‘Beatles Marathon’ in charity gig
TEN SCOTS bands will ‘Come Together’ to perform over 100 of The Beatles greatest hits for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The charity gig held in Edinburgh will take place at the Assembly Roxy from 3pm until 11pm on Saturday. All of the money raised through ticket sales and donations will go to the foundation, […]
First electric HGV charging hub to be built in Birmingham
SSE Energy Solutions is to build its first fully electric charging hub for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in Birmingham, West Midlands. The hub will accommodate up to four electric HGVs at a time, as well as housing powerful chargers capable of dispensing up to 300 kilometres of charge within 1-2 hours, depending on the type and […]
Dunblane schoolgirl, 11, has first Christmas book published
A DUNBLANE schoolgirl has had her first book published at the age of just 11. Emma Russell, winner of the Thistles Christmas story writing competition, was joined by friends, family and classmates at her first book launch. Last year, the student beat over 100 local children to win a Christmas story writing competition, hosted by […]
Scots students named amongst winners in global stem essay competition
STUDENTS from across the globe had their achievements recognised when they were named winners in the 2023 TechFest global STEM Next research and essay competition. Amongst the winners were Scots students Mrinalini and Hemenetra Muralidaran, who are pupils at Robert Gordon’s College, Aberdeen. Other Scots winners included Kit Nugent from Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh and Muhammad Saad Khan from St Mungo’s […]
UK space technology company awarded lucrative Space Domain contract
A UK SPACE technology company focused on providing Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services has been awarded gainful contracts with UK Space Command and the UK Space Agency. Spaceflux has won contracts to provide tracking data about satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO) and to build a new, national, ground-based SDA sensor in Cyprus. SDA enhances high-quality […]
Scotland eyes global start-ups through Heriot-Watt University DeepTech LaunchPad
EDINBURGH’s Heriot-Watt University is launching a pilot programme aimed at giving Scottish entrepreneurs access to groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. The pilot programme is supported by the Barclays Eagle Labs Ecosystem Partnership Programme, funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Deep technology or “deeptech” harnesses major scientific discoveries or engineering innovations. Head of Commercialisation […]
Former Labour Spin doctor compares David Cameron return to Gazza returning for 2010 World Cup
A HILARIOUS video shows a former Labour spin doctor comparing ex-Prime Minister David Cameron’s return to Government to Paul Gascoigne returning for the 2010 World Cup. Alastair Campbell, who served as press secretary under Tony Blair, hosts The Rest is Politics podcast alongside former Conservative Secretary of State for International Development, Rory Stewart. The pair […]