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Hardworking mum left in stitches after buying sweet treat from Aldi
A HARDWORKING mum was left in stitches after buying her children a sweet treat from Aldi – only to find the reality did not meet her expectations. Michelle Louise Hughes was at her local Aldi store in Rhyl, Denbighshire last week when she spotted Top Twists – the retailer’s own brand version of the famous […]
New report shows the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Scotland
SCOTTISH Federation of Housing Associations reveals tenants are facing ‘unprecedented’ levels of deprivation amid the cost-of-living crisis. Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is today launching a report at the House of Commons that reveals the devastation caused by the cost-of-living crisis as social housing tenants face unprecedented levels of deprivation. The report follows last […]
Mackie’s serves up sponsorship for beloved family 5K run
Winners set to scoop up a year’s supply of ice cream and chocolate THE country’s favourite ice cream brand has announced it will partner with one of Aberdeenshire’s most popular running festivals. Having been a patron of the event for years, Mackie’s of Scotland will now become the official sponsor of Run Garioch’s five-kilometre road race taking […]
Landmark hit as schools across the country Tackle Maths thanks to Blair Kinghorn-fronted programme
A PARTNERSHIP between Scottish Building Society and Edinburgh Rugby to help school children learn maths has hit a landmark target. The Tackle Maths programme has put 175 children between 8-12 years-old through their paces by helping them gain practical maths skills, using rugby and real-life examples to show the importance of maths in everyday life. […]
Musselburgh Racecourse Gallops Off With Top Award
A SCOTS racecourse has been named as the Champion Racecourse at the 12th annual Racecourse Association (RCA) Showcase Awards. Musselburgh racecourse in East Lothian picked up three individual awards enroute to being named as the overall Champion for 2023 – the Racing Post Readers’ Award and the Marketing and Food & Beverage awards. The Racing […]
Celtic-daft Scot left tickled after finding mechanic’s cheeky message in car a year later
A CELTIC-DAFT Scot was left tickled after discovering a cheeky message written under the bonnet of her car – a year after it was put into the garage. Nicola Stewart had taken her BMW into a mechanics in Glasgow last November after her car got a recall for faulty EGR coolant. The 38-year-old dropped her […]
Shocking video shows the moment busker in York is attacked with snow spray during performance
A TALENTED busker was left horrified about being assaulted by a woman armed with a can of spray paint. Amber Mason had been entertaining shoppers at Shambles Market in York, North Yorkshire earlier this week when suddenly she was the victim of a cruel prank. The songstress was performing Journey’s much loved 1981 anthem Don’t […]
Vile Scots carer never told employer of charge prior to being found guilty of possessing over 20,000 “indecent photos” of children
A VILE Scots carer has been removed from the register after failing to inform his employer of his charge for over 20,000 “indecent photos” of children. Kevin Kenny was found guilty of possessing thousands of photographs and pseudo-photographs on three different devices whilst employed at Renaissance Care (Scotland) Limited between 2016-2022. SSSC Logo The disgraced […]
Scots carer struck off after calling service users “f***ing mongos”
A DISGRACED Scots carer has been struck off following a slew of foul-mouthed comments, including one instance that saw her call service users “f***ing mongos”. Hollie McIntyre Hume was employed as a relief support worker at Quarrier Village Supported Living Service in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire when the outbursts occurred between August and December 2021. […]
Brit claims to have found “creepy” webcam hidden in Airbnb “infested with flies”
A BRIT claims to have found a “creepy” webcam tucked away in his Airbnb apartment that was “infested with flies”. Ian Timbrell had been renting an Airbnb in Aberystwyth, Wales last week, when he allegedly discovered a webcam wedged in the top of the sofa in the property’s living room. Ian, from Cardiff, claimed that […]