swan has shuts down part of a busy Scots road sparking traffic chaos on the M8. The bird has forced tailbacks on the motorway after becoming a hazard on the A720 this morning.
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Billy Connolly reflected on his television successes, his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease and how his regional accent played a big part in shaping his prolific career in Scotland at the Edinburgh TV Festival on Monday.
Speaking remotely from his Florida home in a session hosted by his wife, Pamela Stephenson Connolly, the Scottish comedian and actor was in good spirits despite admitting his medical condition was “getting worse.”
The fest was lauding Connolly with its Lifetime Achievement Award
swan has shuts down part of a busy Scots road sparking traffic chaos on the M8. The bird has forced tailbacks on the motorway after becoming a hazard on the A720 this morning.
cancer survivor, who has a weakened immune system, has been in self-isolation at home with her son. Unable to go to the shops, she had ordered food for delivery from meal kit retailer Gousto, reports Edinburgh Live.
eBay sellers are attempting to cash in on charity Billy Connolly Lego figures - with some listings priced as high as £900. Shoppers queued round the block at Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries to get their hands on the limited edition Big Yin figures ahead of the one-day sale yesterday morning.
Scots town this morning as a large fire took hold at an industrial estate, Emergency services raced to the scene at Lenziemill Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld after receiving reports of a blaze.
Billy Gilmour to get their World Cup campaign back on track. The teenager was the stand out contributor on an otherwise chaotic night in Copenhagen on Wednesday as a 2-0 defeat against the Danes left Scotland with almost no room for error in Group F.
Edinburgh.Emergency services were called to the area in Holyrood Park at around 9pm on Thursday, September 2. The 31-year-old woman was tragically pronounced dead at the scene with officers treating her death as ‘suspicious’.Police Scotland have confirmed that a 27-year-old has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Edinburgh. Some six engines and one height vehicle raced to Bread Street in the capital's city centre at 2.35pm amid reports of a four storey building on fire.
Harry Potter fans will soon be able to live out their Hogwarts fantasies as the now-famous Platform 9 ¾ trolley gets set to go on tour around the UK.
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condition six years ago in 2015. The once fit and healthy dad-of-seven worked as a roofer before he began to struggle with his balance.
It’s a five-way battle for Number 1 on this week’s Official Albums Chart, as Chvrches, Maisie Peters, Kanye West, Halsey and Becky Hill sit fewer than 2,000 chart sales apart with their brand new releases.
missing in Edinburgh. Janet Willetts, 76, was last seen in the Davidson Gardens area of Edinburgh around 9.15pm on Sunday, August 29.
Absolutely devastating.
Limmy savagely claimed 'Edinburgh isnae Scotland ' sparking a heated debate. The comedian stated his opinion on his Twitch channel in response to a tourist who said they were considering moving to Auld Reekie after they had "fallen in love with Scotland".
Billy Connolly has admitted his medical situation is “getting worse” as he battles with Parkinson's disease. The 78-year-old stand-up comedy legend, TV star and actor was in great spirits as he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Edinburgh TV Festival today.
Neil Gaiman and Douglas Mackinnon, the showrunner and director respectively of Amazon’s Good Omens series, praised the burgeoning Scottish production sector during their masterclass at the Edinburgh TV Festival today.
that's why I'm backing both in the poll to find the UK's Favourite Place run by our sister staycations recommendations site 2Chill. Don't forget to cast your vote. Scotland's biggest city, Glasgow is the place I call home and is famous for its vibrant night life, extensive shopping opportunities and the fact you'll never go without conversation (as the locals love a blether).From the many, many beautiful gardens and parks that break up the city and offer a wee spot for respite, to the wonderful
Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians - including the Edinburgh City Bypass and the M8 - has sparked travel concerns.Traffic Scotland told motorists: "We're noticing heavy fog in Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians. Please take extra care if driving in the area this morning."Dramatic photos from live traffic cameras this morning show the extent of the heavy fog, which is still covering busy commuter routes.