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Lost Edinburgh street uncovered after being hidden behind walls of historic library
An ancient street hidden behind the walls of the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh has been revealed by staff for the first time. The narrow passageway was once part of Libberton’s Wynd, a steep and narrow street connecting Lawnmarket to Cowgate, before it was demolished to make space for George IV Bridge. Located in…
Ayr after school club graded ‘good’ and adequate’ by inspectors
Forehill After School Club in Ayr has received positive feedback from inspectors, being graded as ‘good’ and ‘adequate’. The Care Inspectorate conducted an unannounced visit to the club located within Forehill Primary School on Cessnock Place in October, with the findings recently made public. In the assessment, the quality indicators related to the staff team…
Road rage truck driver attacked motorist in front of victim’s son
A road rage incident turned violent as a truck driver attacked a motorist in front of the victim’s son. The attacker, Kristopher Lorimer, followed the man for two miles after getting annoyed by his lane-changing behaviour. The situation escalated when missiles were thrown at the victim’s car before Lorimer physically assaulted him at Tesco on…
Plans to transform former Dumbarton butcher’s shop into chippy recommended for refusal
Plans have been put forward to convert the former Thomas Smith & Son butchers, located on Glasgow Road in Dumbarton, into a new fish and chip shop. The application, submitted by Glasgow AP Ltd, aims to change the current Class 1A use of the premises to a hot food takeaway specializing in fish and chips,…
Our top Cyber Monday 2024 sales still available from Amazon, Boots, Debenhams and more
Cyber Monday 2024 Sales Still Available from Top Retailers As Cyber Monday 2024 is in full swing, leading retailers like Amazon, Boots, Debenhams, and more are still offering fantastic deals for shoppers. The Cyber Monday sales, which are set to end today, present a final opportunity to snag great discounts on a wide range of…
Couple find ‘secret’ locked door in 1800s cottage – they can’t believe what’s behind it
A remarkable discovery was made by a couple who purchased an 1800s farmhouse cottage when they stumbled upon a ‘mysterious’ locked door in their new abode. The couple, Vikkie Lee and her partner, found the hidden door months after moving in and were astonished by what they found behind it. In a TikTok video shared…
Common food in diet that ‘ages you faster’ and raises risk of dementia
Common Foods in Diet that ‘Age You Faster’ and Raise Risk of Dementia Recent research has found that a diet high in sugar, commonly associated with type 2 diabetes, may not only lead to chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes but can also accelerate the ageing process. Oxford University researchers conducted a study on…
Horror Guinea stadium stampede kills up to 100 football fans after clashes at match
A tragic ‘stadium stampede’ at a football match in Guinea, West Africa, has claimed the lives of potentially up to 100 fans. The incident occurred during a game between Nzerekore and Labe, with harrowing footage showing supporters attempting to climb a fence to escape the chaos. Guinean Prime Minister, Mamadou Oury Bah, issued a statement…
Turkey surgery ‘threatened to hold mum hostage’ after botched £8k ‘mummy makeover’
A clinic in Turkey is under fire after a mum claimed they threatened to “hold her hostage” following a botched £8,000 ‘mummy makeover.’ Holly Guest, a 31-year-old mum, underwent a series of cosmetic surgeries in Turkey, including a tummy tuck, breast implants with an uplift, and liposuction. This was part of her quest to achieve…
Distrust in Scottish Government surges over last year, survey finds
Distrust in Scottish Government Surges Over the Last Year, Survey Finds A recent study has shown a significant increase in distrust towards the Scottish Government over the past year. According to the 2023 Scottish household survey, 45% of respondents said they distrusted the Government, a jump from 38% in 2022. This places the Government as…