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A DISABLED mum-of-three has shared the heartwarming humble letter her youngest child wrote to Santa ahead of Christmas. Lisa Marie Shaw told daughter Skylaa-Abbie to write her yearly letter to Saint Nick last Saturday, which she would post in plenty of time for the big day. Whilst Skylaa, 8, assured her mum that the letter […]
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 […]
A HILARIOUS video shows the moment that a Scots marching pipe band shove a tourist out of the way as she stands in their path taking a selfie. Tanya Green was at the top of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh on Sunday as she watched the RAF Central Scotland Pipes and Drums band as part […]
A PARTIALLY sighted woman has revealed the daily difficulties she faces after a driver stopped across an entire road crossing, blocking her way. Ellie Askew – who has been partially sighted since birth – demonstrated the obstacles she faces in everyday life whilst out walking on Monday. The 32-year-old had been attempting to cross the […]
SCOTS science lovers will be able to experience the magic of the world’s longest-running science lecture series live this year. Filmed in front of an audience at the Ri’s famous Farady Theatre, the livestreams will take place in the university’s Kings College Conference Centre on three dates – December 12, 14 and 16. TechFest, in partnership with the […]
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 […]
FORMER Skyscanner executive Shane Corstophine has been announced as the new Chairperson of Edinburgh-based digital travel company xDesign. Previously CFO and then Senior Vice President for Growth at the company, he will be taking the reins from Par Equity’s Paul Atkinson and will oversee xDesign’s direction and governance with the aim of supporting the company’s […]
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 […]
MAISON Sport has announced the completion of a £3.1m investment round, bolstering its position in the European ski tech industry. Maison Sport is an online platform connecting ski enthusiasts with professional instructors, aiming to become the leading global destination for snowsport. The 2023 funding was secured through a private investment firm and angel investors, marking […]
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. […]
