As tourism rapidly bounces back to pre-pandemic levels, 2024 will see a surge in travel among Britons. This surge will also be marked by popular travel trends, including slower days, relaxed itineraries, and taking the off-beaten path. WizzAir used reviews and ratings on Tripadvisor to arrive at a list of ‘least known’ landmarks, for those keen on exploring … Read more
TRAIN stations were left deserted in the aftermath of Storm Isha as severe winds brought Scotland’s rail network to a standstill – with even more chaos expected tomorrow. We told how Scots were issued with an amber and rare red wind warning by the Met Office as monstrous gusts topped 100mph on Sunday night into … Read more
WARDERS’ unions have slammed an “alarming” rise in jail weapon alerts. The deadly haul is thought to include shanks — knives made from razor blades melted into toothbrushes. 2 Prison warden’s unions said the trend was alarmingCredit: PA:Press Association 2 Low Moss Prison in Bishopbriggs had the most weapon findsCredit: Alamy Guard attacks have also … Read more
A STREET’S residents told planning chiefs they’d rather live next to a sex-for-sale sauna than partying visitors in short-term let flats. Householders blasted a bid to convert “health club” Scorpio Leisure into Airbnb-type digs. 2 One objector said they were “very concerned” about “possible parties”Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 2 Edinburgh City Council rejected plans … Read more
RESIDENTS who live in the community where tragic toddler Mikaeel Kular was killed by his mother have paid tribute to him a decade on. The three-year-old was slain by his mother Rosdeep Adekoya on January 14, 2014, at their home in Ferry Gait Crescent, Edinburgh. 2 Mikaeel Kular was slain by his mother Rosdeep Adekoya … Read more
The UK is set to have a new train service connecting London and Edinburgh; the journey is expected to be faster than flying. London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has announced that the much-awaited train service between Edinburgh and London will launch in December this year. This rail service was initially due to begin almost four … Read more
TWO of Scotland’s cities have been shortlisted as some of the most “soul-destroying” places to live in the UK. Locals who live in “boring” and “bland” places have been asked to submit hometowns to site iLiveHere.com. 2 Edinburgh has surprsingly been included in a shortlist of “soul destroying” places to liveCredit: Getty 2 Historic and … Read more
FUGITIVE rape suspect Nicholas Rossi cried his eyes out as he was taken from jail to be extradited to the US. We revealed how Rossi, 36, was finally flown back to face rape and sex assault charges in the States – which he faked his death to avoid. 2 Nicholas Rossi was finally flown out … Read more
PLANS to erase the name of pro-slavery politician Henry Dundas from a Canada street have been ditched as the revamp could cost $13million. Leaders in Toronto have U-turned on the move to rename one of the city’s tourist hotspot’s busiest thoroughfares — despite widespread opposition to honouring the controversial Edinburgh-born figure. 3 Toronto politicians u-turned … Read more
SLAIN hood Marc Webley reportedly had a £20,000 bounty on his head. The gangland figure was shot dead while leaving a New Year party at his local pub in the Granton area of Edinburgh. 3 It’s understood almost £20,000 was offered to take down WebleyCredit: Media Scotland 3 The gangland figure was shot dead while leaving … Read more
