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The site of the former Coliseum Theatre in Glasgow, which was destroyed by fire more than a decade ago, is set to be redeveloped into 64 new homes. The project is part of the ongoing regeneration of the Laurieston area, which aims to create a world-class city quarter. A Key Role in the Transformation of Laurieston The land, which was once home to the Coliseum Theatre, a music hall and cinema that operated from the early 1900s to 2003, was acquired by New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) in partnership with Urban Union. The development will provide a mix of socially…

Princes Square, one of Glasgow’s most prestigious shopping and leisure destinations, has been acquired by a new owner who plans to bring in more high-profile brands and restaurants. The property and investment collective M Core has purchased the five-storey Grade B listed building for an undisclosed sum from Redevco, the previous owner who had invested £7.5m in refurbishing the centre in 2020. A landmark in Glasgow’s city centre Princes Square, which first opened in 1988, occupies a prime position on Buchanan Street, the main shopping street in Glasgow. The centre features four self-contained retail units along the street and an…

A mother from Cumbernauld, Scotland, is on a mission to raise awareness and funds for a charity that supports people with rare blood disorders. Her son, Lewis, was diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia, a condition that affects only four in a million people. What is severe aplastic anaemia? Severe aplastic anaemia (SAA) is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells. This can lead to infections, bleeding, and fatigue. SAA can be caused by genetic factors, exposure to toxins, or unknown reasons. The only cure for SAA is a bone marrow transplant, which…

A devastating diagnosis Lynne Mackie was heartbroken when her son Ryan died at the age of 19 from a rare blood disorder called Diamond-Blackfan anaemia (DBA). He was one of only 125 people in the UK with the condition, which affects the production of red blood cells and can cause severe anaemia, bone marrow failure, and other complications. Ryan was diagnosed with DBA when he was just six weeks old, after he stopped feeding and became very pale. He had to undergo regular blood transfusions and steroid treatments to keep him alive, as well as multiple surgeries and procedures to…

Veteran manager returns to Scotland after 43 years Neil Warnock has been appointed as the interim manager of Aberdeen until the end of the season, the club announced on Monday. The 75-year-old, who has managed 18 clubs in England and Wales, will take charge of his first game on Tuesday when the Dons face Rangers at Ibrox. Warnock, who left Huddersfield Town in September, said he was delighted to be back in Scotland, where he started his managerial career with Gainsborough Trinity in 1981. He said he was looking forward to working with the players and staff at Pittodrie and…

Hundreds of Scottish call centre workers have been laid off after they refused to relocate to India as part of a cost-cutting move by their employer. The staff, who worked for a company that provides customer service for several UK brands, were given an ultimatum to either move to India or lose their jobs. Shocking decision amid pandemic The workers, who were based in Glasgow and Edinburgh, were shocked by the decision of their employer, which came amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Many of them had been working from home for the past two years and had no intention of…

Cambo Country House and Estate, a historic venue and attraction on the coast of Fife, is preparing to host its 15th annual Snowdrop Festival in February and March. The festival celebrates the beauty and diversity of snowdrops, which are among the first flowers to bloom in the year. Cambo Estate is home to the UK’s Plant Heritage national collection of snowdrops, with over 200 varieties on display. A rare opportunity to tour the house As part of the festival, Cambo House, which has been the residence of the Erskine family since the late 1600s, will open its doors to visitors…

A Glasgow-based law firm has introduced a four-day week for its staff, in a bid to improve their work-life balance and productivity. Complete Clarity Solicitors and Simplicity Legal, which specialises in fixed fee family law work, is currently testing a condensed week model, where staff can choose to take Mondays or Fridays off. A progressive move for the legal sector The firm, which was founded by Co-Founder and Director Billy Smith 14 years ago, has a core policy that colleague wellbeing is a primary component of commercial and professional success. The firm believes that by offering a four-day week option,…

A young father has become the fourth person to die after a horrific crash on the A9 in the Highlands. Steven Macdonald, 28, passed away on Friday night at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, where he had been fighting for his life since the collision on Monday. Family’s Heartbreak Steven’s family said they were “devastated” by his death and paid tribute to him as a “loving son, brother, partner and dad”. They also thanked the emergency services and hospital staff for their efforts to save him. Steven, from Inverness, was driving a Ford Fiesta that was involved in a head-on crash…

Victim taunted rivals online before fatal attack Marc Webley, 38, was shot outside the Anchor Inn pub in Granton, Edinburgh, just before midnight on December 31, 2023. He died in hospital shortly after the incident, which also left another man seriously injured. Mr Webley had posted a series of videos on social media, daring his enemies to come and get him before the shooting. He had a history of involvement in gangland violence and had served 11 years in prison for attempted murder in 2005. Police recover car believed to be used by shooter Police Scotland said a red Hyundai…