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Shocking video sees moment daft lad brings in New Year by attempting to launch firework from his MOUTH
A SHOCKING video shows the moment a daft lad brings in the New Year by attempting to dangerously launch a firework – from his mouth. The daredevil bloke – identified only as Rhys – was caught on camera allegedly in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Supposedly filmed right around midnight, the […]
Mackie’s turnover increased 15% against previous year
Growth achieved despite 23% rise in overall costs SCOTLAND’S favourite ice-cream brand has recorded a 15% increase in turnover through an upsurge in UK and international markets. Turnover at family-owned Mackie’s of Scotland rose from £17.7 million in the 2021 financial year to reach £20.8 million last financial year. Mackie’s saw its UK market share in premium […]
Booming whisky sales sees record year at remote island drinks business
SURGING whisky sales have seen turnover more than double at a drinks business based on one of Scotland’s most remote islands. Colonsay Beverages Ltd sold spirits worth nearly £3.5m last year as demand for theirwhisky bottling grows according to Companies House filings. The company distils gin on the island of Colonsay in the Southern Hebrides […]
Edinburgh set to host first VisitBritain conference next year
EDINBURGH International Conference Centre (EICC) will be host to VisitBritain’s first Association Conference in February 2024. The conference will facilitate connections between association meeting planners, professional suppliers, and decision-makers from British cities and convention bureaus. Hosted in partnership with MeetEngland, Meet in Wales and VisitScotland Business Events, the event will focus on how conferences can […]
Campervan firm deemed tax responsible for fourth year running
Scottish company was the first automotive business to achieve esteemed accreditation A CAMPERVAN conversion specialist has received an esteemed certification recognising its responsible tax performance for the fourth year in a row. Jerba Campervans was the first automotive business to have been awarded the renowned Fair Tax Mark accreditation in 2020, and continues to showcase […]
Grieving mum shares warning with fellow parents over bed sharing with infants one year on from baby son’s tragic death
A GRIEVING mum has shared a warning for fellow parents over bed sharing with their children one year on from her baby son’s tragic death. The TikToker, known only as Claire, lost her three-month-old son Stone last year after he became trapped between her bed and wall – an occurrence known as entrapment. Claire’s video […]
Celtic-daft Scot left tickled after finding mechanic’s cheeky message in car a year later
A CELTIC-DAFT Scot was left tickled after discovering a cheeky message written under the bonnet of her car – a year after it was put into the garage. Nicola Stewart had taken her BMW into a mechanics in Glasgow last November after her car got a recall for faulty EGR coolant. The 38-year-old dropped her […]
Scots restaurants dominate at National Chef of the Year competition
SCOTS restaurants have wowed many after achieving first and second place in the National Chef of the Year competition. Chefs Alex Angelogiannis and Matthew Smith left many stunned after placing first and second place last month in the UK’s National Chef of the Year competition. Professor Dario Alessi & Shalini Padmanabhan. (C) Digital Blonde Ltd. […]
Investment in Edinburgh commercial property surges ahead of last year
THE SCOTS capital has exceeded last year’s total investment in the commercial property market. According to figures from Knight Frank investors continue to show interest in the city despite the challenging economic backdrop. The independent commercial property consultancy’s analysis of RCA data found that £596 million was sold to date in Scotland’s capital, up on […]
“It’s just amazing how one year can change your whole life”: The Traitors star Meryl Williams left “shellshocked” after Scots BAFTA nomination
THE TRAITORS star Meryl Williams has been left “shellshocked” following her recent nomination for a Scottish BAFTA award. Williams, who shared the £100,000 jackpot with two co-stars on the popular BBC show last year, was nominated for Favourite Scot on Screen last week. The 27-year-old, who has achondroplasia, which causes dwarfism, has now expressed how […]