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Young surfer set to compete at championships in Rio de Janeiro
SCOTLAND’S young surfing star Olivia McKay will compete at championships in Rio de Janeiro this month with support from two local businesses. Olivia, 16, is currently the girls under 18 Scottish National Champion, winning her title at Brim Ness earlier this year despite only starting surfing in 2020. Directors of GMG Energy and Melvich Bay Caravan Park have contributed…
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Canadian hilariously hails first Wetherspoon experience as a “ten out of ten”
A CANADIAN woman has hilariously hailed her first experience of a Wetherspoons boozer as a “ten out of ten”. Jenna Bennett visited her local branch of the popular gastropub – colloquially referred to as Spoons – last week in a mission to try their popular chicken wings. The artist, originally from Toronto, moved to London…
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Deaf Brit slams UK trains as “inaccessible” after being forced to use Instagram to decipher cancellation announcement
A DEAF Brit has slammed the UK train services as “inaccessible”, after being forced to use Instagram’s automatic captions to decipher an otherwise-unheard cancellation announcement. Kirsty-Jade was travelling to the Deaf Rave festival in London with her partner – who is also deaf – last month when their train from Leeds experienced technical issues. Whilst…
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Scots WWE superstar Drew McIntyre promises Buckfast and Irn-Bru-packed open bus tour of Glasgow if he wins Championship
SCOTS wrestling superstar Drew McIntyre has made a promise if he wins the World Heavyweight Championship. The wrestler hails from Ayr but performs under World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he previously won the Championship after beating Brock Lesnar – but had no celebrations due to Covid. However, the 38-year-old was back in Glasgow with WWE…
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Scotland lights up green in support of the NSPCC this Christmas
SCOTTISH landmarks are set to light up green on the longest night of the year in support of the NSPCC as the charity hosts a Walk for Children. The illuminated spectacle is in support of the children’s charity and the help it provides young people in their darkest hours. Landmarks including the Falkirk Wheel, Glasgow…
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Charity fund launched for “the world’s loneliest sheep”
SCOTTISH charities will benefit from donations following the successful rescue of a sheep stranded at the foot of cliffs in the Highlands. The fund has been set up by the farmers involved in her rescue in response to a tidal wave of goodwill from the public. This has included many offers of donations following coverage…
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Scotland’s “most breathtaking” hidden autumn walks revealed
SCOTLAND is renowned for its stunning scenery and beautiful landscapes which come alive with colour during the autumn months. With rolling hills, picturesque lochs and an abundance of historic castles and ruins, there is no better season to get outside and take in the very best scenery the country has to offer. While The Hermitage…
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Scots falconer’s petition to be debated by MSPs
A SCOTS falconer’s call for the Scottish Government to amend its animal welfare legislation has reached the floor of the Scottish Parliament. In a meeting on Wednesday, the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee decided MSPs should debate Barry Blyther’s petition in the Parliamentary Chamber. It calls on MSPs to amend the Animals and Wildlife…
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