PUNTERS have blasted Edinburgh’s Christmas markets as the attraction rakes in HUNDREDS of brutal one-star reviews. Visitors to Scotland’s capital were less than impressed with the city centre markets. 5 Edinburgh’s Christmas Markets have raked in a flood of bad reviewsCredit: Alamy 5 The markets are… Edinburgh Christmas market slammed with hundreds of terrible reviews … Read more
SCOTLAND’S last remaining greyhound track should be demolished for much needed housing, campaigners have claimed. Thornton Stadium in Fife is worth up to £6million in prime housing land according to a report commissioned by a US-based campaign group. 1 Campaigners want to shut down Thornton… Scotland’s last remaining greyhound racetrack should be demolished, say campaigners … Read more
A TEENAGER was last night rushed to hospital after being knifed by a gang in Edinburgh. Emergency crews scrambled to Stenhouse Avenue West at around 9pm on Sunday after reports of a 16-year-old boy being stabbed. 1 Police officers have been conducting door-to-door enquiriesCredit: Getty The lad was… Teen, 16, rushed to hospital after being … Read more
EMERGENCY services rushed to Belfast City Airport today after an Edinburgh plane suffered a landing gear collapse on touch down. It is understood the nose gear collapsed on the Emerald Airlines craft after a hard landing at George Best Airport amid strong winds. 3 The runway at Belfast City Airport… Emergency services rush to airport … Read more
AN iconic pub which dates back 300 years has closed its doors just days before Christmas, leaving punters devastated. Crammond Inn, a Samuel Smith Brewery that hails from the 1700, has shut up shop after years serving the Edinburgh community. 2 The Crammond Inn made headlines when it introduced a… Iconic pub with 300-year-old history … Read more
HUNDREDS of Scots homes are experiencing power outages as a pre-Christmas storm batters the country. The Met Office slapped yellow weather warnings for wind across Scotland, effective from 7 am this morning until 9 pm on Sunday. 3 Yellow weather warnings for wind are in force for ScotlandCredit:… Hundreds of Scots homes left without power … Read more
SCOTS dashing to get home for Christmas are facing some festive setbacks as high winds spark travel chaos. The country is currently under a yellow wind warning as ferocious gusts reach speeds of more than 80mph. 4 Ferocious winds are battering the country (Archive image)Credit: John Kirkby -… Christmas travel thrown into chaos as Scotland … Read more
COMMUTERS face a travel nightmare before Christmas as Scotrail bosses struggle to convince drivers to accept overtime on days off. The nationalised train operator expects weekend cancellations due to staff shortages in spite of a recruitment drive and wage rises. 2 Cancellations are likely across… ScotRail braced for fresh cancellations as driver shortage continues …C0NTINUE … Read more
A PRISONER has died after he was allegedly pushed from a landing at a Scots jail. Lewis Spence, 28, was found seriously hurt at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian on Tuesday. 4 Lewis Spence died after the alleged attack at HMP AddiewellCredit: Facebook 4 He was found with serious injuries at the West… Prisoner dies … Read more
STRICTLY Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland has been hailed by MSPs after making history as the first blind contestant to take part in the show. Rival politicians have come together at Holyrood to sign a motion congratulating the comedian on his victory, and describing him as an inspiration. Strictly Come Dancing champion given special honour … Read more