Zane Lee

Scotland’s peak holiday season could be thrown into chaos later this month as Glasgow Airport staff gear up for a 48-hour strike, threatening to ground thousands of family getaways. Bitter Pay Dispute Boils Over The planned walkout, set for July 24–26, comes after months of fraught negotiations between workers and the airport’s new owner, AviAlliance. About 100 staff — including airport ambassadors, engineers, managers, and airside support — are turning up the heat for an above-inflation pay deal. They’ve already rejected a 4% pay offer, calling it out of step with the rising cost of living. Unite’s general secretary, Sharon…

Scotland’s housing crisis is back in the spotlight — this time with empty homes firmly in the crosshairs. Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan has declared that it’s simply “unacceptable” for thousands of properties to sit empty while families struggle to find somewhere to live. More Officers, More Pressure McAllan wants boots on the ground. She’s pledging more funding for local councils to hire empty homes officers — people tasked with hunting down privately owned houses gathering dust and nudging, persuading or pushing owners to bring them back to life. One sentence: Scotland already spends £2 million a year supporting the Scottish…

From a Suffolk pink thatch to a blue townhouse in London’s Notting Hill, these pastel gems prove Britain’s love for colour hasn’t faded — even as some residents push back on Insta-tourists. A Blue Beauty in London’s Notting Hill Even with the odd local repainting their house black to shoo off influencers, Notting Hill’s rainbow streets remain iconic. This five-storey Victorian stunner, coated in a soft blue with crisp white trims, stands out even here. Inside, it’s got the lot — a kitchen-diner stretching the full length of the lower ground floor and opening onto a private garden. There’s a…

Peter Clifford, once just an ordinary name in Felixstowe, is now making headlines for all the wrong reasons. After failing to appear in court multiple times, Clifford, 62, has finally been arrested in the quiet stretch of Aberdeenshire — ending a near four-year search linked to the tragic death of a young construction worker. A Fatal Day on Haughgate Close Dale Baker never made it home that December day in 2020. He was only 30, a construction worker from Felixstowe, just like Clifford once was. He’d been working on renovations at a house on Haughgate Close in Woodbridge when things…

A discovery beneath a Scottish high school has turned back the clock on Scotland’s ancient past — revealing Neolithic timber halls that predate even the mighty Stonehenge. Carnoustie’s Hidden Past Comes to Light Archaeologists digging under Carnoustie High School in Angus stumbled upon something no one expected. Tucked away beneath school grounds were the remains of what experts now say is the largest early Neolithic timber hall ever found in Scotland. One line. This hall, believed to date back to around 4,000 BC, is older than Stonehenge — pushing back the timeline for Scotland’s first farming communities by centuries. Guard…

Standing alone but never truly alone — that’s how Laura Kazuwa describes her experience as the only delegate representing Scotland’s small but steadfast Seventh-day Adventist community at this year’s General Conference Session in St Louis, USA. Among thousands of voices, her single vote speaks volumes. For Scotland’s fewer than 1,000 members, it’s not about filling a room — it’s about showing up, standing up, and letting your faith echo far beyond your numbers. One Voice Among Thousands Laura admits it wasn’t easy at first. Who wouldn’t feel daunted, stepping into an arena packed with people from every corner of the…

The UK government is pumping billions more into defence, pitching it as both a shield against global threats and a shot in the arm for local jobs. But does spending big on tanks and warships really fuel growth — or is it a myth that needs busting? Rising Threats, Rising Budgets Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK must be “battle ready”. With Russia rattling its sabres and China flexing its muscles, NATO members are under pressure to up their game. So, Britain’s defence budget will rise from about 2.2% of GDP now to 2.6% by 2027 — and possibly…

Edinburgh Airport’s headline-grabbing decision to scrap the old 100ml liquid limit has left passengers wondering if it’s time to ditch their tiny shampoo bottles for good. But is every airport ready to let you carry that big bottle of wine in your hand luggage? Well, not exactly. Edinburgh Leads the Way — But Who’s Next? Edinburgh Airport now lets you carry liquids up to two litres — yes, two litres — in your cabin bag. No more awkwardly unzipping your case to juggle clear plastic bags at security. They’ve spent £24 million adding extra lanes and installing eight hi-tech 3D…

Patna’s business community is reeling after the shocking murder of respected industrialist Gopal Khemka. The scene on Sunday was one of raw sorrow and simmering anger, as hundreds gathered for his final farewell. Tearful Return from Scotland Garima Poddar, Khemka’s daughter, flew in from Scotland the moment she got the call no one wants. Her cries of “Papa… Papa…” pierced the quiet crowd as she wept over her father’s body. One line: It was a moment that brought many to tears — men and women alike stood stunned by the sheer brutality of it all. Family, friends, and fellow industrialists…

Royal watchers know every accessory tells a story — and Queen Camilla’s latest jewellery choice was no exception. On July 1st, at the Sovereign’s Garden Party in Edinburgh, the Queen quietly paid tribute to Scotland in the most regal way possible: with a sparkling nod to its national emblem pinned proudly to her shoulder. More than 8,000 guests gathered at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, braving the occasional drizzle to mingle with King Charles and Queen Camilla in the lush gardens. But it was that glittering brooch — Queen Mary’s Diamond Thistle Brooch — that had royal fans and jewellery lovers…