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A Scots star has been pictured with a well-known Glasgow chef. Source link

MICHAEL BABALOLA, 23, of South Road in Forest Hill, admitted possessing 40g of cannabis with intent to supply. Babalola was given a one-year community order including 120 hours of unpaid work.  DARREN ABBOTT, 37, of The Nursery in Erith, admitted taking two cars from Abbey Wood without the owner’s consent on July 8. Abbott was jailed for 16 weeks.  A 17-YEAR-OLD, from Lewisham, admitted possessing a machete at East Croydon tram stop in June. He was referred to a youth offender panel.  ADRIAN ROSE, 41, of no fixed address, admitted 17 counts of stealing from BP on Lee High Road.…

Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort raised £6,303 for Greenock-based Ardgowan Hospice during a charity event held at its Earl of Mar Scottish championship golf course. A total of 68 golf enthusiasts had the opportunity to play alongside notable figures such as Scottish football legends Frank McAvennie, Gordon Dalziel, Jim Melrose, and Spanish professional golfer Rafa Cabrera-Bello. The funds will benefit Ardgowan Hospice, which offers care and support to individuals in Inverclyde facing terminal illnesses like cancer, heart failure, lung disease, kidney failure, or neurological conditions. This includes medical, practical, and emotional assistance. Chris McQueen, Head of Golf at…

On Friday, expect traffic disruptions throughout the city. Source link

School bosses have reassured parents after it went into lockdown because an intruder scaled the fence.Senior staff were deployed around access points at Phoenix Primary School, in Chatham, yesterday afternoon (July 10) when a member of the public was seen entering the premises.The school has moved to reassure parents. Picture: Google MapsPolice were called just before 2pm and attended the school grounds in Glencoe Road where advice was given and the person was escorted from the premises.A spokesman for the force added: “No further police action was required.”Following the incident, chief executive of the Beyond Schools Trust, which runs the…

Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J21A and J23 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 11 July 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

The new Toys “R” Us section inside the WHSmith branch on Queen’s Road, Hastings, will open on July 20. An opening event will be held from 9am to 1pm, with the first 50 children receiving goody bags worth over £20. Brand mascot Geoffrey the Giraffe will cut the ribbon for the official opening. The new shop-in-shop will feature in-store demonstration tables for children to test toys and a life-sized Geoffrey the Giraffe sculpture for photo opportunities. This shop is one of thirty WHSmith locations to include a Toys “R” Us section this year, following a recent opening in Brighton. Ian…

Thursday 11 July 2024 9:17 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Delays in summer stock deliveries due to Red Sea shipping disruptions have led to a significant drop in sales for Poundland owner Pepco during the latest quarter. The retail group, which also operates the Pepco and Dealz brands across Europe, reported a 4.3% decline in like-for-like sales for the quarter ending June 30. Poundland stores were hit even harder, with a 6.9% drop in like-for-like sales. Pepco attributed the slump to challenges related to the launch of new clothing…

Research conducted by Radical Storage used Google data to identify the best restaurants and eateries at 100 train stations. With an average food price of £21 and a Google rating of 4.2, Glasgow secured the ninth spot. Other cities on the list include London, Berlin, Paris, and Venice. In a related study, Glasgow Central was also ranked 16th among the 20 best train stations in Europe for food. Glasgow Central outperformed stations in Naples, Venice, and London Victoria, offering some of the best food options with excellent value for money for travellers and commuters. What are your thoughts on these…

Among these, one closure is anticipated to cause moderate delays, with drivers facing hold-ups ranging from 10 minutes to half an hour. According to the latest update from National Highways, one of the closures already in place will continue throughout the month. Drivers are advised to plan their routes accordingly to avoid inconvenience. For more detailed information on the specific closures and their expected durations, motorists are encouraged to check the National Highways website or local traffic updates. National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads will not be included in their schedule.…