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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…

The Edison Group, a Scottish-owned construction company, has announced a major expansion plan in South Lanarkshire, involving a £2 million investment in new premises and a rebranding of its largest subsidiary, GDC Design, as Principal Building Ltd. New state-of-the-art facility in East Kilbride The new facility is located in Langlands Business Park, East Kilbride and encompasses 16,500 square feet of modern workshops along with 3,500 square feet of office spaces. The site is expected to house around 80 employees in 2024 and position Principal Building for substantial, sustainable growth in the future. The new facility will host Edison Group companies,…

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…

A two-year-old boy was left bleeding and shaken after a dog attacked him at a bus station in Hamilton, Scotland. The incident happened on Friday, January 26, 2024, around 3.30 pm, when the boy and his mother were walking through the station. Dog owner did not apologise or help The boy’s mother, Chloe Goodwin, said that the dog, which she described as a bull terrier-type, started growling at her son as they passed by. She said the dog then pounced on the boy and bit his face, leaving a wound that required stitches. She managed to pull the boy away…

Jota’s injury adds to Postecoglou’s headache Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is facing a mounting crisis as four of his star players are either injured or unsettled at the club. The most worrying of them is Jota, the Portuguese winger who has been a revelation since joining on loan from Benfica. Jota suffered a hamstring injury in the win over Hearts and is expected to be out for several weeks, missing crucial games such as the Premier Sports Cup final against Hibs and the Old Firm derby against RangersPostecoglou admitted that Jota’s injury was the most significant of the three players…

The UK government’s plan to introduce a ban on single-use vapes as part of its efforts to reduce smoking and vaping among children and young people has faced opposition from a group of Conservative MPs led by former Prime Minister Liz Truss. Vape campaigners slam Tory rebels for putting profits over health Vape campaigners have expressed their anger and disappointment at the Tory rebels who are trying to block the ban on disposable vapes, which are cheap, easy to use, and popular among children and young people. Disposable vapes are also harmful to the environment, as they generate a large…

What are the essential works and why are they needed? The Edinburgh railway line, which connects Glasgow to the Scottish capital, will undergo essential works from Saturday, January 27 to Sunday, February 4. The works are part of a £113 million investment by Network Rail to improve the reliability and performance of the railway infrastructure. The works will involve replacing and upgrading the signalling system, renewing track and overhead lines, and enhancing drainage and earthworks. These improvements will help reduce the risk of flooding, landslips, and track faults, as well as prepare the line for the introduction of new electric…

The Moray Council’s Trusted Trader scheme, which aims to boost consumer confidence and prevent doorstep crime, has seen a surge in membership since its launch in 2023. What is the Trusted Trader scheme? The Trusted Trader scheme is a local business partnership scheme that is managed and administered by Trusted Directory Services Ltd (TDS) on behalf of Moray Council’s Trading Standards Service. The scheme is also supported by Police Scotland and consumeradvice.scot. The scheme allows local businesses to display the Trusted Trader logo on their vehicles, letterheads, business cards, and other materials, as a sign of credibility and quality. The…

Scotland has achieved a remarkable feat in its transition to a low-carbon future. According to the latest statistics from the Scottish Government, renewable energy technologies generated the equivalent of 113% of Scotland’s overall electricity consumption in 2022. This is the highest recorded figure to date and a 26% increase year-on-year. Renewable energy boosts Scotland’s economy and environment The impressive performance of Scotland’s renewable energy sector is not only good news for the climate, but also for the economy. Scotland’s renewable energy industry and supply chain already support more than 42,000 jobs and an economic output of over £10.1 billion. Claire…

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…