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An East Kilbride hotel has reported a ‘remarkable’ rise in bookings for Christmas lunch, highlighting a growing trend of families seeking the magic of dining out this festive season. Crutherland House Hotel & Spa, part of the Macdonald Hotels group, has more than 300 guests booked for its Family Christmas Day Lunch – more than…

Exercising at Specific Time of Day Can Reduce Cancer Risk, Study Finds A new study suggests that the timing of your exercise routine could play a vital role in reducing the risk of cancer. According to research published in the International Journal of Cancer, there are two ‘golden hours’ when physical activity can be most…

A significant Spotify hack has been described as ‘game-changing’ by users, ensuring playlists are correctly shuffling songs. Some Spotify users have encountered issues where their playlists fail to shuffle properly, causing them to listen to the same songs repeatedly while others remain untouched. This problem has frustrated many users, leading to a repetitive music experience.…

Wrapping Christmas presents might seem like a daunting task for many, but one woman has come to the rescue with “four of the best ways to wrap the trickiest gifts.” As the festive season draws near, the pressure of gift-wrapping can lead to a frantic search for someone skilled in the art. The desire to…

A home cook has sparked a heated debate on social media after sharing his ‘three levels of tomato pasta’ preparation methods, with some critics calling the last technique ‘criminal’. The TikTok user @letskwoowk, who has 3.5 million followers, introduced three unique ways to cook pasta in a viral post. The first level involves using pre-made…

Tony Mortimer, the lead songwriter of the boyband East 17, has recently opened up about the emotional backstory of their Christmas hit ‘Stay Another Day’. The heart-wrenching ballad, written by Mortimer, reflects his personal tragedy of losing his older brother Ollie to suicide. In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Mail, marking the song’s 30th…

A crackdown on festive drink and drug-driving has been launched in West Dunbartonshire following an increase in the number of drivers caught under the influence last year. In 2023, police in Argyll and West Dunbartonshire caught 41 motorists driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This year, the Scottish Government and Police Scotland have…

A veterinary expert has raised concerns about pet dogs being overweight due to common mistakes made by their owners. Amir Anwary, a vet known as @amirthevet on TikTok, has highlighted that up to 70% of dog owners may unknowingly have overweight pets. Owners often overlook the reasons behind their dogs’ weight gain. Anwary points out…

Doctors in Dumfries and Galloway are appealing to residents to avoid visiting accident and emergency (A&E) departments unless absolutely necessary due to the hospitals being under tremendous strain. The plea comes as NHS Dumfries and Galloway describes the hospitals as ‘extremely busy’, urging individuals with health issues to assess whether their condition truly warrants emergency…

Scottish beauty entrepreneur awarded £50k compensation after unfair dismissal following ‘working holidays’ A Scottish beauty entrepreneur, Hayley Harvey-Smith, has successfully won over £50,000 in compensation after being unfairly dismissed for taking working holidays while managing her own beauty company. Hayley, the founder of a thriving beauty school, faced criticism for her extended stays in Bali,…