Author: Dave Carter

The Trump International resort in Menie will be opening its second golf course in Aberdeenshire next year. The new 18-hole links MacLeod Course will bear the name of former United States President Donald Trump’s mother, Mary MacLeod. The course is expected to open during the summer of 2025, and will feature “the largest sand dunes… Continue reading Donald Trump to open second Aberdeenshire golf course in 2025

The inquest into the deaths of 62 patients treated by breast surgeon Ian Paterson is set to begin in Birmingham. One such case involves Catherine Coyne, who died at home in 2008 at the age of 51, four years after developing secondary cancer. Her husband, Stuart Coyne, said questions emerged after her death regarding a… Continue reading Ian Paterson: Breast op cancer shock hit family as they grieved

Following the resolution of a pay row, the train timetable in Scotland has returned to normal. ScotRail had been running a reduced service since July, resulting in fewer services on some routes than before the Covid pandemic. Customers are advised to check the timetable online, as some trains may not be at the times they… Continue reading ScotRail timetable returns to normal for Monday commute

The mother of Emily Damari, the only remaining British-Israeli hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, has spoken out about her frustration with the lack of effort being made to secure her daughter’s release. Emily was abducted from an Israeli kibbutz over a year ago and is one of 97 hostages who remains unaccounted for. Mandy… Continue reading UK Israeli hostage has been forgotten, says mum

Over a thousand owners and their furry dachshund friends gathered on the Suffolk coast for the annual Southwold Sausage Walk. The event, organised by Laura Baggott since 2017, saw people come from all over the United Kingdom and even as far away as Florida in the United States. In 2022, the group set a world… Continue reading Thousands of sausage dogs invade Southwold beach for meet up

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the RNLI, an art installation featuring 20,000 fiber optic lights has been unveiled. Located in Salcombe, Devon, the Field of Light was created by artist Bruce Munro and has involvement from over 300 volunteers. The installation covers the ground over 3.5 hectares and is visible from Salcombe’s waterfront. Field… Continue reading Salcombe's Field of Light shines for RNLI 200th anniversary

The need for social homes in England has reached critical levels, with over one million families and individuals on waiting lists. Experts estimate that 90,000 social homes need to be constructed annually over the next decade to house everyone, but only 5,000 have been completed in the past year. According to organisations involved in the… Continue reading How ‘perfect storm’ blew away planned social homes England needs

An explosion in a block of flats in Alloa, Clackmannanshire has resulted in the death of one man and injuries sustained by three others. The man who died remains unidentified. He was inside the flat at the time of the explosion and was declared dead at the scene. On Sunday evening, Police and emergency services… Continue reading One dead, 3 injured in Scotland flat explosion

Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party in the UK, has made changes to his team following the departure of his former chief of staff, Sue Gray, after only three months in Downing Street. According to the Financial Times, the departure came after weeks of internal criticism and a “power struggle”. Meanwhile, the I… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Gray ousted' and 'Israel remembers'

Once considered Scotland’s most dangerous man, Jimmy Boyle was known for his violent behaviour and involvement in prison riots and attacks on guards. However, his life took a turn for the better when he was placed in Barlinnie Prison’s experimental special unit. A new BBC Scotland documentary tells the story of the 142-year-old jail, which… Continue reading 'Barlinnie destroyed me, but it also made me a better person'