Dayna Bass

Scotland is set to face stormy weather conditions this week as the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for strong winds across the country. The warning, which covers the period from 9am on Wednesday to 3pm on Thursday, warns of gusts of up to 70mph that could cause travel disruption, damage to buildings, and power cuts. What areas are affected by the wind warning? The yellow wind warning covers the whole of Scotland, except for the Northern Isles and some parts of the Highlands. The Met Office says that the strongest winds are likely to affect the west coast,…

The Scottish office market has demonstrated its resilience in the final quarter of 2023, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic and the economic uncertainty. According to the latest research by CBRE, the leading real estate advisor, the key office markets in Edinburgh and Glasgow have seen positive signs of recovery, with strong demand for flexible and sustainable office space. Edinburgh office market remains optimistic The Edinburgh office market has seen a slight dip in take-up in the final quarter of 2023, with 157,807 sq ft of office space taken up, down 3% from the previous quarter. However, the total…

Victim reveals how he lost his sight and his job after the horrific attack John McLaughlin, 33, was stabbed in the eye by his ex-girlfriend Nicole Thomson, 25, at his home in Glasgow in June 2022. He suffered a permanent loss of vision in his left eye and had to undergo several surgeries to save his life. He also lost his job as a security guard and had to move back in with his parents. John said he was traumatised by the attack and still suffers from nightmares and flashbacks. He said he was in a toxic relationship with Thomson…