Christmas
Food writer Nigel Slater sparks barrage of X-rated jokes after sharing snap of questionable Christmas tart
FOOD writer Nigel slater has sparked a barrage of hilarious jokes after sharing a snap of a questionable looking Christmas tart. The 67-year-old took to social media last Sunday to show off his latest dessert creation – seemingly unaware of its rude appearance. The tart, which is reddish pink in colour and encased in a […]
Community group supports families facing hardship this Christmas
EDINBURGH volunteers have helped provide vital support to more than 100 families experiencing difficulties in the area this Christmas. Volunteers at the Corstorphine Christmas Support Project have been working to deliver essential items to people facing hardship including food, household items and festive gifts. The project is run by members of the West Edinburgh Community […]
Early Christmas present gifted to loca four-year-old boy
YOUNG Archie from Dumblane has received a special gift just days before Christmas, making his dreams of becoming a firefighter for the day come true. Thistles shopping centre in Stirling introduced a community wishing well earlier this year for visitors to have the chance to make a wish. Throughout 2023 the centre has been making […]
Touching moment Glasgow Warriors players visit youngster in hospital for Christmas song performance
A TOUCHING video shows Glasgow Warriors players paying a visit to a youngster in hospital for a performance of some Christmas song classics. Several players from the Scotstoun Stadium outfit paid a visit to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow yesterday where they met Kallie, a cancer fighter who is a patient at the […]
Incredible clip of Scots home goes viral for Christmas inspired lights show
SCOTS have been left stunned after witnessing a breathtaking festive light display at a home which features music alongside the incredible dazzling lights. The incredible showpiece takes place in Holytown, North Lanarkshire each evening and has left social media users in awe of the theatrics after the video was posted online last week. The show, […]
Five Scots charities get an early Christmas with share of £110k fundraising pot
FIVE Scots charities have received their share of the £110,000 raised during Piper Sandler’s recent Sportschallenge event. The record level of funds raised at the popular event have been split between its long-term beneficiaries, Maggie’s Aberdeen and Children’s Aid (Scotland), and three other smaller local causes. Sportschallenge, the North-east’s sports-themed corporate fundraising dinner, which is now entering its 10th year, […]
Mackie’s on the menu for Christmas dinner
Scottish ice cream brand makes sweet donation to NHS Grampian ONE of the UK’s top ice cream brands has donated 2,000 ice cream tubs for patients in all NHS Grampian hospitals this Christmas Day. Mackie’s of Scotland’s 120ml tubs will feature on the Christmas dinner menu for all patients at all NHS Grampian hospitals, direct from […]
Heartwarming moment Belfast pubgoers come together for rendition of Christmas classic in tribute to Shane MacGowan
A HEARTWARMING video captures the moment a Belfast boozer comes together for a rendition of Fairytale of New York in tribute to Shane MacGowan. MacGowan, 65, passed away from pneumonia last month but left a lasting legacy on music and Christmas itself, with a newfound surge for his penned classic to hit number one this […]
Brit woman left baffled after in-law’s Christmas card appears to forget her – despite being married for 20 years
A BRITISH woman was left baffled when a Christmas card from her in-laws failed to address her – despite being married to their son for 20 years. The woman, known only as Natasha, received the card from husband Tony’s parents, but noticed a glaring omission. The card failed to address Natasha, being addressed only to […]
Community volunteers enjoy some Christmas cheer
VOLUNTEERS from charities in Aberdeen will be getting in the Christmas spirit this week in recognition of their work across the community. Aberdeen-headquartered technology company Xergy has donated dinner and drinks for up to 26 volunteers at the city’s Station Hotel on December 15. The dinner is in recognition of Aberdeen Football Community Trust (AFCT) […]