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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 […]
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 […]
Scots fisherman captures incredible footage of killer whale pod cruising off the coast of Shetland
A SCOTS fisherman has captured an incredible video of a pod of killer whales that he spotted cruising off the coast of Shetland. James Duthie was out on the waters surrounding the remote Scottish island earlier this month when the marine mammals popped up off the side of his boat. The 33-year-old whipped out his […]
Good Samaritan left guilt-ridden after sending would-be concertgoer to phone shop instead of O2 Arena
A GOOD Samaritan was left guilt-ridden after trying to direct a man to a concert at the O2 Arena – but accidentally sending him to a phone shop instead. Yasmine Evans was in Greenwich, South-East London on Saturday when she noticed a man looking lost so offered to help. The stranger revealed that he was […]
Record 110 Fife students enroll in career programme
CAREER Ready, a social mobility charity which enables young people to connect to the world of work, has launched its annual 18-month programme for S5 school students across Scotland. 110 high school students from Fife have been enrolled in the programme, meeting their mentor for the first time at the launch event. The Career Ready […]
UK seal sanctuary celebrates the release of “Judi Dench”
A GREY seal pup named after actress Judi Dench has been released back into the wild along with fellow rescuees, Owen Wilson and Jack Black. Today, Judi the pup has been returned to the wild in the first grey seal pup of the season, after being found injured and dehydrated back in September. In line […]