LONDONERS have been left fuming after changes to refuse collections have left parts of a town being described as a ‘shanty’.   A passer-by in Enfield, North London snapped a picture yesterday of the discarded rubbish which has yet to be collected.   Many people were left fuming about the scenes on Hazelwood Lane as over two dozen black bin bags were left lying on the pavement or on top of a bin.   Enfield Council recently changed from a weekly refuse service to a fortnightly service, which has caused the build-up.   Locals were outraged by the overflowin ..read more

A SCOTS businessman has been given six months to pay back £65,000 under the proceeds of crime legislation after admitting to supplying cocaine.  Paul Clarkson was jailed for eight months back in December 2021 after a tip-off to police found him in possession of £1,630 of cocaine, sealable bags used for supplying drugs and a mobile phone containing messages relating to the supply of controlled drugs.  Pictured: Paul Clarkson. (C) Facebook The 45-year-old, whose family own a variety of pubs and restaurants in Aberdeen, was found guilty by Aberdeen Sheriff Court of supplying class A dru ..read more

A SAINSBURY’S store has left social media users in stitches with a hilarious sign in their clothing section.    The sign which tells shoppers what the prices are with 50% off left social media users tickled by the patronising manner of the sign.    Some were quick to point out that the sign may be appreciated by those who struggle to do mental arithmetic in their head.    A SAINSBURY’S store has left social media users in stitches with a hilarious sign in their clothing section. The sign was spotted yesterday and shared on social media where many p ..read more

GLASGOW locals have been warned to be cautious after giant hogweed – a toxic plant known to cause chemical burns – has been seen cropping up in a local park.   A concerned local took to social media on Monday to warn residents of the city to be cautious of the dangerous plant.   The unnamed Scot had spotted the toxic plant growing in a number of locations in Auldhouse Park, and snapped photos which they then shared to warn other Glaswegians.  The plant poses serious risk to people and animals, and its sap can cause nasty burns if it comes in contact with the skin.  ..read more

A SCOTS office building complex in Edinburgh has officially been refurbished to make way for a dog-friendly business community.  Orchard Brae House (OBH) on Queensferry Road went under extensive renovation to the upgrade the interior office space to a Grade A and Grade B standard.  OBH added a variety of on-site amenities with a focus on employee wellbeing and sustainability.   One of these amenities is Edinburgh’s first office dog park.  OBH wanted to provide a sense of community and encourage employees to readjust after Covid. The community also includes a free-to-us ..read more

APACHE North Sea has invested in The Lab at Aberdeen Science Centre (ASC) to support and inspire future STEM scientists. The oil and natural gas exploration and production company is committed to reinforcing Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education for young people to help encourage them to choose these subjects later on. The Lab is a fully equipped science labratory and classroom for school pupils, community groups and visitors of the centre. This space gives everyone the opportunity to learn about science and try hands on experiments. Steph McCann, fundraising manager at A ..read more

A SCOTS branch of a local relationship bank has appointed a brand new managerial role for its Edinburgh location.  Kevin Hulse is Handelsbanken’s first Corporate Manager for Business Development in Edinburgh.  The 43-year-old capital native enters the new role with just two years as Corporate Manager at the Edinburgh East branch at Waterloo Place.  Handelsbanken is the only AA-rated bank in the UK. Mr Hulse will be responsible for driving the bank’s growth across the city with reach to Edinburgh’s West End and Haymarket.  This is a first for the 150-year-old bank, which has ..read more

THE CEO of Loganair has apologised to customers for the ‘unacceptable levels of disruption’ over the last 18 months. Luke Farajallah, along with board members, has completed a initial root and branch review of the UK’s largest regional airline in order to take action and bring back resilience to its flying network. During this process, the airline listened to the concerns of its customers and crew to try and combat the disruption experienced in the last year and a half, especially in remote areas of Scotland. CEO Luke Farajallah hopes to return Loganair to its former reputation as a trusted ai ..read more

A SCOTS university in Dundee is inviting the public to a free viewing of original student artwork at an open exhibition next month.  The University of Dundee’s Art & Design Undergraduate Degree Show 2024 will be available from 25 May to 2 June.  Six-foot tall sculptures of fluffy hybrid highland cows will be on display at the Matthew and Crawford Buildings in the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD).  Ewan Douglas encourages visitors to explore the underlying meanings of his work. Ewan Douglas, a fine art student from Forfar was inspired by the high ..read more

A SCOTS charity in Edinburgh has launched a housing project in Stirling for young people leaving the care system.  The charity, Barnardo’s Scotland collaborated with local services and construction firm Morris & Spottiswood to build five ‘Gap Homes’.  The homes are built for those leaving care and provide affordable and additional housing.  Barnardo’s offers emotional and practical support for those who need it most living in the Gap Homes. The home grants the opportunity for the young person to live in a new property in an established community with support from Barnardo’s ..read more