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Dental clinic to welcome 500 new NHS patients after reopening
Glasgow clinic undergoes £400,000 expansion and refurbishment MAJOR expansion works have been completed at a long-established Glasgow dental clinic in a bid to meet the rising demand for dental services in the area. Cardonald Dental Clinic reopened its doors on 8th November, following an investment of £400,000 by sector leader, Scottish Dental Care. Employing 10 team members, […]
Shocking video captures moment van crashes into car after sliding out of control on icy hill
A SHOCKING video captures the moment a van crashes into a car after sliding out of control on an icy hill. Grace Fielding was parked at the side of Bray Hill in Douglas, Isle of Man on Sunday watching a grey SUV attempting to turn round on the incline – which had turned icy after […]
Scots salmon farmer captures stunning snaps of humpback whale in Loch Striven
A SCOTS salmon farmer has captured stunning snaps of a humpback whale cruising through the waters of Loch Striven. Jamie Sillars was out on the waters of the loch last Thursday, having been alerted to the presence of the whale by coworkers earlier in the week. So, the 43-year-old set out early in the morning […]
Kind-hearted Scots pub landlord raising money for foodbank by letting punters play “Rangers penalty bingo”
A SCOTS pub landlord is offering punters the chance to win cash by hilariously playing Rangers penalty bingo at his boozer. Mark O’Callaghan runs The Auld Hoose in Perth, Perthshire and has revealed a tantalising offer to his punters – offering a raffle on what minute Rangers will get a spot kick this weekend. The […]
Chill out: Scots neighbours left feeling frosty after disagreement over age-old childhood winter tradition
SCOTS neighbours have been left with an icy tension between them after a disagreement over a cheeky childhood winter tradition. Robynn Grant aired her grievances earlier this week after finding that a child had scrawled their name on the layer of frost on her car. However, locals were quick to lament the incident as children […]
Shocking video sees London cabby launch bizarre rant at cyclist who catches him using phone at the wheel
A SHOCKING video sees a London black cab driver launching a bizarre rant at a cyclist who caught him using his phone at the wheel. The cabby was caught by the unnamed cyclist during his commute along Baker Street in central London last Wednesday whilst stopped at a red light. After noticing he’d been nabbed […]
Edinburgh set to host first VisitBritain conference next year
EDINBURGH International Conference Centre (EICC) will be host to VisitBritain’s first Association Conference in February 2024. The conference will facilitate connections between association meeting planners, professional suppliers, and decision-makers from British cities and convention bureaus. Hosted in partnership with MeetEngland, Meet in Wales and VisitScotland Business Events, the event will focus on how conferences can […]
Aquaculture research to receive funding boost in 2024
INNOVATIVE aquaculture projects are set to benefit from funding for research into fish health and wellbeing initiatives in 2024. With a combined total value of more than £860,000, the funded projects have secured over £300,000 from the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) with additional support being provided by commercial partners. Research will kick off in […]
Flaws remain in licensing proposals for grouse shooting
SCOTTISH rural businesses continue to hold ‘grave concerns’ regarding the operation of the proposed licensing scheme for grouse shooting. Scottish Land & Estates made these comments following the Stage 1 debate on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament. They said that the licensing scheme as it stands is ‘disproportionate and […]
Fundraiser to “buy a beer” for hero who used crane to save man from burning building approaches £9k
A FUNDRAISER set up to “buy a beer” for the hero who used a crane to save a man from a burning building has raised nearly £9,000. Glen Edwards became an instant lifesaver after lowering a crane down to a high-rise at One Station Hill in Reading, Berkshire last Thursday where a colleague was surrounded […]