17 Apr, 2026

Family launch £110k fundraiser plea after cancer-fighting dad was hospitalised in Dubai – where ICU costs eye-watering £4k per night

A FAMILY has launched a £110,000 fundraiser plea after their cancer-fighting dad was hospitalised in Dubai – where each night in the ICU ward costs an eye-watering £4,000. Abbas Bandali was in the United Arab Emirates last month when he was rushed to Al Zahra Hospital in the country’s capital after his health took a […]

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Scottish businesses celebrate success at awards night

SCOTS businesses were recognised for their high-growth potential at the 22nd round of the Scottish EDGE Awards in Glasgow last night. The awards were attended by Simon Hannah in his first official engagement as Chair of the organisation, and Mark Scott, CEO of pet wellness brand Bella & Duke. This year also saw the introduction […]

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British charity advises on how to reduce harm to hedgehogs in lead up to Bonfire Night

THE BRITISH Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) has issued top tips on how best to reduce the risk of harming hedgehogs this bonfire night. Founded in 1982, the BHPS is dedicated to protecting the wellbeing of hedgehogs native to the UK. Pictured: A hedgehog. Image from Unsplash.com/Piotr ?askawski. Through their campaigns, the BHPS dedicates itself to […]

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Dream team: Non-league side filled with fans almost complete dream night in English cup competition

A FOOTIE TEAM came close to causing a shock upset after the manager decided to field a team of fans and club staff in a county cup tie. Farnborough FC currently ply their trade in the National League South which is the sixth tier of English football. The club who are aiming to win promotion […]

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