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SAS withdraws Edinburgh-Oslo flight route amid financial woes

SAS withdraws Edinburgh-Oslo flight route amid financial woes

Scandinavian Airlines suspends popular service to Norwegian capital Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced that it has withdrawn its Edinburgh to Oslo service until further notice. The airline said the decision was made amid wider financial considerations rather than individual commercial success. The route was a popular choice for travelers between Scotland and Norway, especially during the summer season. However, the airline said it may reintroduce the service once its “resource situation is more clear”. SAS faces challenges from Covid-19 and competition The withdrawal of the Edinburgh-Oslo route is part of a larger restructuring plan by SAS, which has been hit…
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Rangers thrash Dundee 5-0 in delayed match

Rangers thrash Dundee 5-0 in delayed match

Rangers overcome traffic and smoke to dominate Dundee Rangers showed no signs of fatigue or frustration as they demolished Dundee 5-0 in a cinch Premiership match that was delayed for over an hour due to traffic and smoke issues. The visitors scored five goals from five different players and kept a clean sheet to stay within five points of league leaders Celtic. The match was originally scheduled to kick off at 7:45 p.m. local time, but the Rangers team bus arrived late at the Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park due to heavy traffic congestion in the area. Then, the…
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Friends star Matthew Perry dies at 54, cast and fans mourn

Friends star Matthew Perry dies at 54, cast and fans mourn

The actor who played Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom passed away on Saturday Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the popular TV show Friends, died at the age of 54 on Saturday. His fellow cast members and fans expressed their shock and sadness at the news of his death. Perry, who was nominated for an Emmy for his role in Friends, rose to fame alongside Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Courteney Cox – who played Perry’s on-screen wife Monica Geller. The actors reunited on screen for the first time in…
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S Club concert in Liverpool disrupted by power outage

S Club concert in Liverpool disrupted by power outage

Fans evacuated from arena after technical issue The pop band S Club had to stop their performance at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on Monday night due to a power outage that triggered a partial evacuation. The concert was part of their 25th anniversary reunion tour, which had already been rescheduled from October 13 because of a similar issue with the venue’s power supply. The fans who had gathered to see the former S Club 7 members Rachel Stevens, Jon Lee, Tina Barrett, Jo O’Meara and Bradley McIntosh were disappointed and frustrated by the interruption. Some of them took to…
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Social Bite plans to build a recovery village for homeless people in Dundee

Social Bite plans to build a recovery village for homeless people in Dundee

Social Bite, a charity that aims to end homelessness in Scotland, has announced its intention to create a recovery village for homeless people who struggle with addiction in Dundee. The project will provide eco-friendly housing, community facilities, and expert treatment for residents who want to overcome their substance misuse problems. Dundee has one of the highest drug death rates in Europe According to the latest statistics, Scotland recorded 1,051 drug-related deaths in 2020, which was the highest rate in Europe and triple the rate of the next worst affected country. Dundee had marginally fewer drug deaths than Glasgow, but still…
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Eastern Scotland faces record-breaking rainfall and flooding in October

Eastern Scotland faces record-breaking rainfall and flooding in October

How the jet stream shifted the storm tracks October was the wettest month on record for eastern Scotland, with some areas receiving more than three times the usual rainfall. This was largely due to the jet stream, a band of fast-moving air that influences the weather patterns across the globe. The jet stream pushed the main storm systems further south across England and Wales, leaving Scotland in an easterly air flow. This brought moist air from the North Sea, which dumped heavy rain on the eastern parts of the country. The impact of Storm Babet and Ciaran Two of the…
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Council saves The Hollies from closure with £30,000 grant

Council saves The Hollies from closure with £30,000 grant

The Hollies, a popular community café in Musselburgh, has been given a lifeline by East Lothian Council after facing imminent closure due to financial difficulties. The Hollies: A not-for-profit charity café The Hollies is a not-for-profit charity café that provides affordable meals, social activities and volunteering opportunities for the local community. It has been operating on High Street since 2011 and has become a hub for many residents, especially the elderly and vulnerable. The café relies on donations, grants and fundraising events to cover its running costs, which include rent, utilities, staff wages and food supplies. However, the café has…
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Glasgow woman walks 1,500 miles to Rome for charity

Glasgow woman walks 1,500 miles to Rome for charity

How Geraldine McFaul embarked on a solo adventure to raise funds for Mary’s Meals and Dementia UK Geraldine McFaul, a 54-year-old freelance risk management consultant from Balornock, Glasgow, has completed an extraordinary feat of walking 1,500 miles from her home to Rome, Italy. She set off on her epic trek in May and travelled through Scotland, England, France, Switzerland and Italy on foot. She did it not only to fulfil her lifelong dream of visiting Rome, but also to raise money for two charities close to her heart: Mary’s Meals and Dementia UK. She has so far raised over £6,000…
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Fire cover gap along 200 miles of North Coast 500 route

Fire cover gap along 200 miles of North Coast 500 route

A data analysis by STV News reveals that several coastal fire stations along the popular tourist route were unavailable for days in June. Why is fire cover important for the North Coast 500? The North Coast 500 is a scenic route that covers over 500 miles of the northern coast of Scotland. It attracts thousands of tourists every year who enjoy the stunning landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage of the region. However, the route also poses several fire risks, such as wildfires, road accidents, and electrical faults in remote areas. Therefore, having adequate and reliable fire cover is essential for…
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The Great British Bake Off: The most searched recipes from each series

The Great British Bake Off: The most searched recipes from each series

The Great British Bake Off is a popular TV show that challenges amateur bakers to create various delicious treats. The show has inspired many viewers to try their hand at baking, and some of the recipes from the show have become very popular online. Here are the most searched recipes from each series of The Great British Bake Off, from scones to key lime pie. Scones: Series 1, 2010 The first series of The Great British Bake Off aired on BBC Two in 2010, and one of the technical challenges was to make scones. Paul Hollywood, one of the judges,…
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