‘Adopt a Granny' programme to honour senior domestic workers in Bengaluru
The initiative, timed ahead of International Domestic Workers' Day on June 16, aims to shed light on the lives, struggles, and contribution of these veteran workers. The event has been organised on the theme 'They cared for us when we needed them, now it's our turn to care for them!'
The programme calls for community involvement in offering support, respect, and solidarity to ageing domestic workers.
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Exact time Storm Floris set to batter Scotland as upgraded amber warning issued
The Met Office issues strong warnings for Storm Floris which is expected to hit Scotland with winds as strong as 85mph. Strong winds may pose a risk to life in parts of Scotland on Monday the Met Office has warned, after upgrading Storm Floris from a yellow to an amber warning. The warning level was increased on Sunday morning (August 3), covering much of Scotland from the Central Belt up to the Highlands. The enhanced warning will be in force for 12 hours from 10am to 10pm on Monday, August 4. The existing yellow warning, covering the rest of Scotland, remains in place from 6am to midnight on Monday. The warnings have been issued due to Storm Floris, which is expected to be an unusually disruptive summer storm, bringing powerful winds and periods of heavy rain to the northern half of the UK on Monday. Dan Suri a Met Office Chief Meteorologist, said: "Much of Scotland is likely to see gusts of 50-70mph with more than 80mph on some exposed coasts, hills and bridges." "Western coastal areas will see the highest gusts late morning, with the strongest winds transferring to northeastern Scotland by late afternoon." "Across the wider Yellow warning area, many inland areas are likely to see gusts of 40-50mph, with 60mph likely at higher elevations and around some exposed coasts.' The weather is set to turn tonight with Storm Floris arriving in the early hours of Monday morning, bringing strengthening winds and outbreaks of heavy rain to the north west of Scotland. The storm will continue to bring unusually strong winds throughout the day along with heavy rain, particularly in the northern regions of Scotland. Later in the day (August 4) conditions will improve with drier weather and sunny spells developing, although winds will remain strong. Storm Floris is expected to die down by Tuesday (August 5). Experts have warned that Scots should prepare for potential damage to buildings, brought by Storm Floris, including roof tiles being dislodged by high winds. They also cautioned that flying debris could pose a "danger to life." Storm Floris may lead to power outages across the country, which could in turn disrupt other services, such as mobile phone networks. There is also a risk of injury or threat to life from large waves and beach debris being hurled onto coastal roads, sea fronts and nearby properties. Rail services will be withdrawn on several lines including the West Highland Line, all routes north of Perth and in Fife from noon on Monday. All other routes will see a reduced timetable and longer journey times, as the trains will be limited to a maximum speed of 50mph from 9:00am for safety reasons. Lines which will close from 12pm on Monday, August 4 Edinburgh to Fife/Perth/Dundee Perth to Dundee/Aberdeen/Inverness Dunblane to Perth Inverness to Aberdeen/Wick/Thurso/Kyle of Lochalsh West Highland Line (Helensburgh Upper - Oban, Fort William and Mallaig) Additionally Transpennine Express has announced it wont be running services between Carlisle and Glasgow Central or Edinburgh as well as between Newcastle and Edinburgh. Ross Moran, Network Rail Scotland route director, said: 'With the severity of Storm Floris becoming clear, our priority is the safety of our passengers and colleagues. That is why we've taken the decision to close some parts of Scotland's railway early on Monday as the worst of the conditions hit the country." He continued: "Our engineers will also need to thoroughly inspect the network for any damage before we reopen the lines and restart train services on Tuesday morning." It is best to stay up to date with the railway lines via their websites, or official social media profiles such as X (Twitter). Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
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Oasis fan plunges to his death during Wembley gig as witness reveals horror
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We're ditching the UK for Thailand – we can't wait to leave this ‘miserable' life, all we do is work to pay bills
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A UK FAMILY have set their sights on Thailand after growing tired of the British lifestyle. The Smiths cited the rising cost of living, crime, and the school system as their main motivations for ditching life in the Midlands. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 TikTok user Dale Smith explained why his family are leaving the UK for a new life in Thailand Credit: TikTok / @ Dale Smith told 1.9 million TikTok viewers about his family's upcoming move. He explained that he found a variety of factors have made the UK "not a nice place to live any more". The HGV driver and his wife Kim, 36, are moving with their children Noah, 10, and Molly, eight, in November. They said they want to break away from their monotonous routine and start a new life abroad, embracing the "beautiful scenery" and "incredible food" Thailand has to offer. "I feel like life is just flying by, you wake up on a Monday, you're fed up and you can't wait for the weekend – you're wishing the days away," Dale said. He added that the cost of living is continuing to rise while the UK streets are now "a state". Despite an increase in income following a change in work, Dale said all his extra money is "just going to bills". He compared the never-ending cycle to "banging your head against a brick wall". The couple's children are also excited for the move, eager to begin homeschooling life and leave the British school system. Dale and Kim plan to focus on English and basic maths, as subjects their children enjoy such as history, video editing, and photography. I fled the UK for sunny Dubai - life back home is miserable & no-one has any cash The TikToker added that he hopes his children will "learn new languages and learn about new cultures". He also pointed out that the "terrible" English weather is another push for the family to move abroad. "England is just a miserable place and we're just tired," he told his audience. The family plan to move across the globe with just "nothing but a bag of clothes" and use their savings to support them. They are also in the process of selling their three-bedroom home, their 2015 Ford Focus, and most of their possessions. How easy is it to move abroad? Brexit means British citizens now have to apply for visas to move to countries within the EU. While some countries residency restrictions are easier than others, here's what you need to do at home before moving: Notify HMRC about your upcoming move. Let your local authority know and provide a forwarding address. Contact your mortgage and utility providers and bank before leaving. If you have paid enough UK national insurance contributions, you can qualify for a state pension abroad - contact the International Pension Centre. You can sign up to the Royal Mail's redirection service. If you have outstanding student loans, contact the Student Loans Centre. If you have children, give due notice to childcares and schools. Dale added that he and Kim have been doing "loads" of research around visa applications, flights, and places they want to visit. He revealed that the they will travel to Bangkok for one week before moving down the coast to Hua Hin. The family will then stay at the scenic beachside district for a few months. Dale has been posting the family's journey on TikTok and YouTube, under the handle @ He described the upcoming new chapter as exciting but scary. More on living abroad Most expats surveyed claim living abroad is one of best decisions they've ever made. And the five things one British expat misses the most about life at home. Another family ditched the UK for Spain, and are loving the sun and relaxed culture. One British couple described themselves as "burnt out zombies" before moving to Bali. Another family left the UK for Cyprus and say they work half as much while still affording a home.
