Humza Yousaf has been accused of falling behind London, Wales and even one of Scotland’s own councils in delivering on promised free school meals.
13.06.2023 - 10:34 / dailyrecord.co.uk
As the temperature rises outside, the stuffiness and heat of a home also increases tenfold..
People across Scotland and the rest of the UK are typically not used to such high temperatures, as this month's heatwave reaches highs of 30C in areas of the country.
The Mirror reports that Brits can get creative when it comes to trying to keep cool, from camping in front of an electric fan to more unusual ones like licking their arms - it reportedly works!
With no air conditioning built into UK homes, it can be difficult to keep the temperatures down across the nation - but there's one simple trick many are missing out on.
It turns out that homeowners who own sash windows could be missing out on keeping their property comfortable and cool.
It is apparent that opening the window and letting the breeze in can cool the home down - but the windows have another use in keeping the place nice and cold.
Social media users have been left shocked after learning traditional sash windows can create "Victorian air conditioning" - when you open both the top and bottom windows.
This simple hack came from Twitter user Jess McCabe, @jester, as she wrote: "Annual hot weather reminder that if you've got sash windows and open them equally at top and bottom you can enjoy some Victorian 'air conditioning' that ventilates and removes heat."
The helpful tweet was accompanied with a link to a Cambridge University blog post that confirmed what she had typed on social media was true.
Twitter users flocked to the comments of Jess' post to share their surprise at the simple hack, as one wrote: "Lived with these for years and suffered every summer until we found this out."
Another person replied: "Thank you for sharing this! I had no idea."
A third wrote: "Oh no why
Humza Yousaf has been accused of falling behind London, Wales and even one of Scotland’s own councils in delivering on promised free school meals.
Prince William was worried after royal guards were collapsing during the UK's recent heatwaves.
Home Bargains shoppers have been wowed after discovering an "amazing" £4 essential that will keep them cool while sleeping in summer.
A new range of Primark pyjamas has been a huge hit with shoppers across the UK, as they help you to keep cool during the night.
Lots of meat eaters can agree on one thing, nothing beats a tasty, juicy steak.
Take That‘s Howard Donald has been dropped from a Pride event after Twitter users noticed he had liked a series of anti-LGBTQ+ tweets.The tweets that Donald had liked reportedly featured content from Andrew Tate, posts criticising a trans-inclusive period campaign, videos of anti-trans pundit Posie Parker (whose real name is Kellie-Jay Keen), and a tweet from Turning Point UK founder Charlie Kirk that called for Disney to be “defunded” for announcing a Pride event.Following widespread backlash, Donald then deleted his Twitter account.The Take That vocalist had been lined up to headline the Groovebox Nottingham Pride Festival, which is set to take place in Blinks Yard on July 29.Now, Groovebox has confirmed in a statement posted to Facebook that he will no longer be appearing.“In light of recent events, Howard Donald will no longer be playing at our Nottingham Pride Festival on Saturday 29th July at Binks Yard,” they wrote.“We would like to offer our thanks to the public for alerting us to the situation this morning and also appreciate your patience whilst we spoke to the relevant parties.“We are working on confirming a replacement headliner alongside Horse Meat Disco, Tayce, Danny Beard & ESSEL for Nottingham Pride and will make an announcement in due course.”Deeply disappointing to see Take That’s Howard Donald liking transphobic and homophobic tweets – while playing Pride festivals. The LGBT community made that band.
Take That member Howard Donald has said he is “deeply sorry” after making a “huge error” by “liking social media posts that are derogatory towards the LGBTQIA+ community”. Howard, 55, who performs in the pop group alongside Gary Barlow and Mark Owen, has been dropped from playing at Groovebox’s Nottingham Pride Festival event in July.
Boys are wearing skirts to school in the ongoing heatwave in protest at “no shorts” policies, which they say treat them unfairly.
A 'genius' £1 hack to get to sleep in the sweltering heatwave which 'can end nights of misery' has been put to the test.
Tributes have poured in for a 'beautiful' young woman who died in a tragic accident in Spain - as her family desperately try to fly her back home to the UK.
With the UK in the grips of a sweltering heatwave, we'll try anything to lower the temperature in our homes to keep cool.
A dieting expert has shared the perfect afternoon snack that can help people shed the pounds - and it can even help your brain.
TOWIE star Ferne McCann stripped down to a matching grey crop top and leggings for her young daughter Sunday's primary school run on Monday. With temperatures soaring to 28 degrees across the UK after a BBQ-perfect heatwave has been ongoing for the last couple of weeks - and long may it continue - the pregnant 32 year old was seen giving her baby bump a healthy dose of sunshine in a quick Instagram Story. "School run walk done.
Winter Love Island finalist Samie Elishi looked stunning as she enjoyed the sunny temperatures in the UK this weekend.The former islander, 23, stripped down to a brown strapless bikini top and green shorts as she lapped up the sunshine with her friends in a London park, sipping on a cool beverage as they chatted away.The star wore a pair of dark sunglasses and later covered up in a shirt that matched her shorts as she lounged in a camping chair as temperatures hit over 30 degrees. Samie's chilled weekend comes after rumours that she has reunited with her ex Tom Clare.The pair split just one month after they left the Love Island villa in March, claiming their romance wasn't "going anywhere." At the time Tom was based up north in Macclesfield and Barnsley while Samie was based in the capital, which is said to have played a factor in the pair's decision to split.
Summer is the best time to be outside, as the warm weather and temptation of a barbecue has people craving for the season all year long.
This is why we love Scarlett Moffat - the girl doesn't gate-keep! The former Gogglebox star is due to become a mum for the very first time as her due date is fast approaching, and it IS HOT! We're sure all mums-to-be are struggling as the UK's heatwave continues and summer 2023 kicks in, but don't fear, Scarlett has revealed a hack that's helping her through being heavily pregnant in this blistering hot weather.The 32 year old was kind enough to share the hack with her 2.4 million followers on Instagram, where she's regularly been documenting her first pregnancy journey. Addressing her pregnant followers on her Instagram stories, the former ballroom dancer wrote in white writing: "Omg pregnant mamas this stuff in front of the fan is a bloomin' god send in this heat." Scarlett, who is expecting a little boy, uploaded a photograph of herself holding a bottle of Mama Mio Lucky Legs Cooling Gel.,£16.The mum-to-be went on to reassure her fans that she wasn't posting the picture as an advertisement and that she simply wanted to share a hack that has worked for her.
Jennifer Coolidge is sharing new details about her life.
61-year-old actress reflected on her choice not to become a mother in a cover interview with British GQ.Coolidge told that outlet that her friends suggested that she adopt children, but she thinks she would be more suited to becoming a stepmother.“I’m very, very immature,” the “Legally Blonde” star said. “I think that has kept me from having children, because I’m sort of a child.
Jennifer Coolidge candidly revealed the reason why she never had children. The 61-year-old actress reflected on her choice not to become a mother in a cover interview with British GQ. Coolidge told that outlet that her friends suggested that she adopt children, but she thinks she would be more suited to becoming a stepmother. "I’m very, very immature," the "Legally Blonde" star said.
Legally Blonde. In an interview with GQ magazine, Coolidge said she's "still deciding" which projects she wants to work on next, and wouldn't be drawn on whether she would be returning to play Paulette. However, her hairdresser is apparently also the hairdresser for Mindy Kaling, who co-wrote the script, so she has heard some interesting updates.