Ishan Crawford

A decade of driving and fundraising Craig Duncanson is not just an ordinary bus driver. He is also a dedicated volunteer for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity that saves lives at sea. Craig has been working as a bus driver for Xplore Dundee for 10 years, and he started volunteering for the RNLI fundraising team last year. He spends his spare time helping out with various events, such as bucket collections, sponsored walks, beer festivals, and open days. Craig said: “I decided to volunteer after speaking to some members in my local pub. It’s a great way…

An award-winning Scottish sculptor who creates realistic fake food replicas for various purposes has seen her business grow rapidly with the help of Business Gateway. Her products have been featured in the Barbie movie and other international projects. From Art to Business Kerry Samantha Boyes is the owner and founder of Fake Food Workshop, a business that produces high-quality and realistic fake food sculptures for a range of uses, including in theatre, television, interior décor and marketing. She uses a variety of sculptural techniques and creative disciplines to replicate food, such as weighing, mixing, and layering. Boyes has 30 years…

A new report by the Sutton Trust has revealed that Scottish students from disadvantaged areas are four times less likely to go to university than those from wealthy backgrounds. The report also showed that Scots are less likely to go straight to university, and half who go via college repeat at least one year. This is despite the fact that Scotland has free tuition for higher and further education. The shocking access gap The Sutton Trust is a charity that aims to improve social mobility through education. It analysed data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency and the Student Loans…

Water desalination is a vital process that provides clean and safe water for millions of people around the world. However, it also has some negative impacts on the environment, such as high energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and marine pollution. To address these challenges, a Scottish company has partnered with a global leader in green energy and water desalination to develop and promote “Green Desalination” technologies. Scotmas and ACWA Power sign a Memorandum of Understanding Scotmas, a global leader in chlorine dioxide-based water treatment systems based in the Scottish Borders, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ACWA Power,…

A consortium of four Scottish renewable and maritime companies have secured a UK Government grant of over £785,000 to develop an innovative UK-first approach that will use clean, green hydrogen energy to reduce carbon emissions from vessels when berthed in port. A Circular Economy Approach to Port Decarbonisation The year-long trial, run by partners Forth Ports, Waterwhelm, Logan Energy and PlusZero, will deliver a state-of-the-art demonstrator system for green hydrogen shore power which marine vessels can use when they are berthed, removing the need for the diesel-powered systems which are currently in use on some quaysides. The project draws together…

Yemeni naval forces claim responsibility for the attack The Houthi rebels, who control most of northern Yemen, have claimed to have launched a missile strike on a British oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, causing a fire to break out on the vessel. The attack occurred on Friday, amid escalating tensions in the region over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Sarea, said in a statement that their naval forces targeted the oil tanker Marlin Luanda, which they labelled a “British oil ship”. He said they used “appropriate naval missiles, the strike was direct, and resulted in…

Rangers are on the verge of signing Brazilian left-back Jefte from Fluminense, pending the approval of his current loan club APOEL Nicosia. The 20-year-old has impressed in Cyprus this season, scoring three goals and providing four assists in 20 appearances. A touch of Brazilian flair for Rangers Jefte is a versatile player who can operate as a left-back, left midfielder or left winger. He has a flair for attacking and dribbling, as well as a good cross and shot. He is expected to add some quality and depth to Rangers’ left flank, where Borna Barisic has been the undisputed starter…

A Scots roofer who evaded paying more than £250,000 in income tax by concealing his earnings for almost a decade has offered to pay back £100,000 to avoid jail. William Miller, 47, was caught after a major HMRC probe into tax fraud and money laundering revealed he was living a lavish lifestyle while declaring minimal income. How Miller dodged the taxman Miller, from Glasgow, ran a roofing business under various names, including Miller Roofing, Miller Home Improvements, and Miller Property Maintenance. He advertised his services on social media and websites, and received payments from customers by cash, cheque, and bank…

What is measles and why is it dangerous? Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system and can cause serious complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). Measles can affect people of any age, but it is especially dangerous for young children and pregnant women. Measles can be prevented by getting two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is safe and effective. How many cases of measles have been reported in Scotland? According to Public Health Scotland (PHS), there have been two laboratory-confirmed cases of measles in Scotland since…