The weather is set to be mostly dry with some sunny spells today - before Storm Agnes batters Greater Manchester with heavy rain and strong winds tomorrow.
Scots gran forced to live with no hot water and mushrooms growing in bathroom
06.09.2023 - 18:21 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A Scots gran says she has been been living without hot water for a year in a damp flat with mushrooms growing beside the toilet.
Krima Al Edanee, 62, from Glasgow has had a heart bypass and lives with breathing problems says these issues are further 'impacting her health.'
She says she has to boil the kettle just to wash dishes at her home in Burnbank Terrace, and every time she scrubs the mushrooms away from the bathroom they grow back again, reports Glasgow Live.
Krima has had to paint over mould in her bedroom and says there is also dampness in a storage cupboard. Problems with the boiler mean that the grandmother-of-two can't turn on the heating.
She said: "Winter is coming. There is no heating and I don't know what to do. I have no hot water and there is dampness. I'm scared to look behind the bed or sofa in case I find more dampness. I am not happy."
Krima added: "It is impacting my health. I clear the mushrooms away - the next day I find them again."
She says that the issues have been reported to Queens Cross Housing Association a number of times but Krima alleges they have failed to sort out the problems. Krima claims that when she turns on the boiler, water spews outside her front door - so she has been forced to live with it turned off.
Faten Hameed, of the Scottish Iraqi Association, contacted the housing association on Krima's behalf as English is not her first language.
Faten said: "I have been contacting the association since May about the issues. Repairs need to be done. The tenant is not well and doesn't speak English as a first language. She is washing dishes by boiling the kettle as the boiler doesn't work properly."
A Queens Cross Housing Association spokeswoman said: "The gas combination boiler in
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
dailyrecord.co.uk
24.09.2023 / 14:45
The most haunted city in the UK with 'orphan voices and visitors strangled by ghosts'
A city voted as one of the best places to live in the UK due to beautiful cafes, restaurants and winding streets is also one of the most haunted places in Europe.
etcanada.com
22.09.2023 / 14:15
Zayn Malik Shares Rare Snaps Of Daughter Khai In Sweet 3rd Birthday Post: ‘I Couldn’t Live Without You’
Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid’s daughter Khai is three.
dailyrecord.co.uk
22.09.2023 / 08:47
Stunning £3.5m Gleneagles home with own cinema and golf simulator to be given away
A six-bedroom home overlooking the world-famous Gleneagles golf course worth more than £3,500,000 is to be given away as part of a new campaign raising money for charity Breast Cancer Now.
dailyrecord.co.uk
21.09.2023 / 23:15
Scot with autism 'forced to sleep in living room' of damp and mouldy flat
A woman with autism says she has been forced to sleep in her living room due to the damp and mould in her flat.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
21.09.2023 / 18:17
UK’s largest thrift market with a DJ and cocktails comes to Manchester
The UK’s biggest thrift market is coming to Manchester with DJs and a cocktail bar. Mancunians can get their hands on all kinds of vintage outfitters from street to current trends from as little as £5.
dailyrecord.co.uk
21.09.2023 / 13:34
Scottish Labour councillor in court accused of sexual activity with a child and grooming
A Scottish Labour councillor accused of child sex offences in Fife has appeared in court for the first time.
dailyrecord.co.uk
21.09.2023 / 13:00
Man who stabbed Scots grandparents to death after 'hearing voice' to remain in hospital
A man who stabbed his grandparents to death after hearing a voice in his head telling him to "kill them" is to remain in hospital.
dailyrecord.co.uk
20.09.2023 / 21:09
Teen charged in connection with blaze at Scots farmland as damage cost 'thousands'
A teenage boy has been charged in connection with a fire that caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at a Scots farmland.
dailyrecord.co.uk
20.09.2023 / 04:11
Young Scot suffering from long Covid lost job and forced to move in with parents
A young woman lost her job and was forced to drop out of university after suffering from long Covid.
dailyrecord.co.uk
19.09.2023 / 10:07
Disabled Scots man forced to drag himself down stairs after lift breaks down
A disabled Edinburgh man who was trapped in his home due to a broken lift was forced to drag himself down flights of stairs in fear of missing his wedding day.
dailyrecord.co.uk
18.09.2023 / 13:43
The Scottish island sea view cottage with hot tub you can stay in at a discount
When it comes to booking a relaxing getaway, nothing can beat a seaside cottage in Scotland.
dailyrecord.co.uk
16.09.2023 / 16:05
Russell Brand LIVE: Rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse allegations made against comedian
Russell Brand faces accusations of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse from a string of women.
dailyrecord.co.uk
13.09.2023 / 17:25
Fan injured after being hit with bottle during Scotland's clash with England at Hampden
A fan was injured after being by a bottle during Scotland's clash with England on Tuesday night.
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.09.2023 / 03:51
Scots cabbie who delivered baby in back of taxi got dressed as midwife for his stag do
A taxi driver who helped deliver a baby in the back of his cab was dressed up as a midwife by pals for his stag do.
perezhilton.com
07.09.2023 / 17:39
So THIS Is Why Joe Jonas' Kids Have Been Living With Him On Tour Amid Sophie Turner Split!?
Joe Jonas is in full dad mode — even with a busy touring schedule and amid an emotional divorce! But why is he the main caretaker of his two daughters with estranged wife Sophie Turner right now? And what could this mean for their future co-parenting schedule?
dailyrecord.co.uk
07.09.2023 / 17:33
Love Island star Laura Anderson welcomes baby girl with Gary Lucy and shares sweet name
Love Island star Laura Anderson has welcomed her first child with Gary Lucy.
variety.com
07.09.2023 / 14:51
Aquaman With a Harpoon Hand and Mourning His Dead Son: Jeff Nichols’ Pitch to Warner Bros. ‘Wasn’t Feasible’ and Would’ve Made ‘Hundreds of Dollars’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director One of the big reveals to come out of the infamous 2014 Sony email hack was that Warner Bros. had been in talks with indie director Jeff Nichols to helm its “Aquaman” movie starring Jason Momoa. Nichols was coming off acclaimed back-to-back dramas “Take Shelter” and “Mud” at the time.
dailyrecord.co.uk
04.09.2023 / 22:25
EastEnders star Lily's off-screen life including friendship with Lacey Turner and real name
Lily Slater has been a huge part of one of the year's most dramatic EastEnders storylines - with her underage pregnancy causing chaos in Albert Square.
dailyrecord.co.uk
03.09.2023 / 10:53
Brave victim of vile Scots rapist speaks out after years of horror abuse
A brave woman who was physically and sexually abused by convicted rapist Bradley Isherwood has spoken out after he was sentenced to 10 years behind bars.