Zane Lee

A woman and her daughter were left homeless after a blaze broke out at their house on Monday, January 8 A Kilmarnock family has been left homeless after a devastating fire ripped through their home on Monday, January 8. The fire started in the kitchen and quickly spread to the rest of the house, destroying everything inside. The woman, who has not been named, and her seven-year-old daughter managed to escape the flames and were taken to hospital with minor injuries. They are now staying with relatives while they look for a new place to live. The fire brigade arrived…

SNP Westminster leader accused of hypocrisy and ignorance Stephen Flynn, the newly elected SNP Westminster leader, has been slammed by critics for blaming the UK for the anti-gay laws in Gaza. Flynn made the controversial statement during a live TV interview on Monday, where he was asked about the recent protests in Gaza against Israel’s military actions. Flynn said that he was “deeply concerned” by the situation in Gaza, where hundreds of Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured by Israeli airstrikes and ground troops. He also said that he supported the right of Palestinians to self-determination and a two-state…

The company behind the unfinished Easterhouse estate and the Rangers FC flats project has ceased trading and made 22 staff redundant. Merchant Homes Partnerships Ltd, a Glasgow-based housebuilder that specialised in private and social residential housing, has entered liquidation after failing to survive the challenges of the construction industry. The company, which had contracts worth around £20m across Scotland, has appointed joint provisional liquidators from Opus Restructuring & Insolvency to oversee its affairs. The reasons for the liquidation The liquidators cited “unsustainable cash flow pressures” as one of the main reasons for the decision to cease trading. They said that…

Scotland is set to showcase its regeneration and development opportunities at the UKRIEIF (UK Research and Innovation Enterprise Forum), a new event that aims to drive investment, economic growth and job creation in the country. The forum, which will take place on 15-16 January 2024 in Edinburgh, will bring together leading researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and policymakers from across the UK and beyond. Why is regeneration important for Scotland? Regeneration is the process of transforming underused or neglected areas into vibrant and sustainable places that can attract businesses, residents and visitors. Regeneration can help address some of the key challenges facing…

The tragic story of Katie Allan and William Lindsay, who both took their own lives in Polmont Young Offenders Institution Katie Allan and William Lindsay were two young people who died by suicide in Scotland’s prisons. They both left behind grieving families who are now seeking answers and accountability from the authorities. Katie Allan: A victim of prison neglect and bullying Katie Allan was 21 years old when she died by hanging herself at Polmont Young Offenders Institution in June 2018. She was serving a sentence for a hit-and-run crash while drunk, which injured a teenage boy. Her parents, Linda…

A 10-year-old boy from Glasgow has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that affects the bones and blood cells. What is the boy’s condition? The boy, who wishes to remain anonymous, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer that usually affects teenagers and young adults. He was referred to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow by his GP after he noticed a lump on his arm. Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone cancer in children and young people, accounting for about 10% of all cases. It can occur anywhere in the body, but most…

Cumulus Oncology, a cancer therapeutics development specialist based in Edinburgh, has secured a £9 million funding package from the Scottish National Investment Bank and Eos Advisory. The company creates spin-out companies that are involved in the development of groundbreaking new cancer treatments. The funding will help Cumulus expand its portfolio of companies and accelerate the way new cancer drugs are progressed from discovery, through clinical trials to patients. A unique business model for oncology Cumulus Oncology was founded in 2017 by Dr Clare Wareing, who has a background in cancer drug discovery and development. The company has a unique business…

The Scottish commercial property market experienced a drop in investment volumes in 2023, compared to the previous year, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding the UK’s exit from the European Union. However, the market also demonstrated resilience and optimism, as some sectors and regions performed well and attracted strong interest from domestic and overseas investors. Covid-19 and Brexit affect investment activity The Covid-19 pandemic and the Brexit negotiations had a significant effect on the Scottish commercial property market in 2023, as they created challenges and opportunities for different sectors and locations. According to a…