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Scotsman
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
‘I think about my horror crash every day' admits Dario Franchitti
Dario Franchitti is still unable to walk properly when he first wakes up as a result of the high-speed accident that ended his career. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Scottish sensation made headlines around the world after his horror IndyCar smash at the Houston Grand Prix in 2013. He fractured his spine, broke his ankle and suffered a concussion thanks to hitting the wall and flying into the safety fence at over 100mph. It was the last time the four-time series champion and three-time winner of the famous Indianapolis 500 competed competitively. And the Bathgate racer admits that his life is still affected 12 years on from the shocking incident. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I don't remember anything about it,' he told the Fuelling Around podcast. Dario Franchitti 'The last thing I remember is my friend Albert and his wife Hilary's wedding three weeks before. It's still a block (of time I don't remember). There's tiny little bits that have come back from the day. I was in the pick-up truck ready to do the parade lap and the driver shut the window on my hand and my fingers were in the bloody door. I remember the little earpieces you wear that have got G-sensors in them to measure how hard you hit your head if you crash. They had come disconnected and it was hitting me in the armpit and it was annoying me in the car. About a week later I remember flying to Indianapolis on a wee hospital plane but the best part of a month has just gone. 'I don't like to watch my accidents. I think I had actually retired before I watched the 2013 one. I was watching a documentary that they wanted me to proof and make sure it was all true. I saw the shunt and it made me go 'uuuuurgh jesus' (and close my eyes) and of course you go 'hang on' and then you wind it back and start watching and you can see the suspension of (Takuma) Sato's car break and all that stuff. But it was so long ago. 'It's funny, I think about it every morning. When I try and get up and I try to start walking in the morning, because the right ankle is all metal, I have to do a bit of a shuffle until everything gets warmed up. So I do think about it. But I am massively grateful, every day, because I've lost some great friends in this sport. It's definitely a double-edged sword.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 52-year-old joined old friend and fellow motorsport legend Jason Plato, one of the podcast's co-hosts, to chat about a range of motorsport and motoring topics during the near one-hour episode. He spoke about his admiration for the Isle of Man TT competitors and touched on his mental struggles after another major accident at Homestead, Miami, in 2000. 'I've always had a healthy respect for what we did,' he added on the award-winning show. 'I was a bit more risk adverse when I was younger. The shunt in 2000, I broke my pelvis and I mashed my brain up. That one took longer to get over, in fact I still suffer from the side effects of that one today. That one was probably the hardest one to get over, the fear of getting back in the car. Because my brain wasn't working at full strength anymore, I couldn't process the fear. 'As time went by, I just became less risk adverse and I was able to shut it out. Jackie Stewart would call it mind management and I became prepared to risk more than I ever thought I would. That crash was a cracker.'
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Aldi urgently recalls £3.29 freezer essential over dangerous disease that affects 1 in 100 of Brits
ALDI has urgently recalled one of its summer freezer staples after the product's label failed to declare a major allergen. The recall has been issued for its Specially Selected 4 Cheddar Cheese Scotch Beef Quarter Pounder Burgers. Aldi issues urgent recall for mislabelled product Retailing for £3.29, the burgers failed to disclose gluten as an allergen on the product's label. This poses a risk to those who are gluten intolerant or suffer from coeliac disease. Aldi has urged customers to not consume the product if they have an allergy or intolerance to gluten. Supermarket apologises to shoppers The German retailer told customers: "As a precautionary measure, our supplier is recalling Specially Selected 4 Cheddar Cheese Scotch Beef Quarter Pounder Burgers because the product is labelled incorrectly and contained an undeclared allergen (gluten). "Anyone who bought this product should return it to their nearest store for a full refund." The statement also apologised for any convenience this may have caused. The company emphasised that this is a precautionary measure to ensure customer safety. Aldi announced the recall on July 14, affecting products with the barcode, 4088600410098, and a use-by date of the end of May 2026. The burgers have since been removed from sale at the Bathgate store while the company works to recall all products. Customers requiring further assistance can contact Aldi on 0800 042 0800 or complete a webform through the official recall notice page. What is coeliac disease and what are the main symptoms? COELIAC disease is an autoimmune condition that affects one in 100 people in the UK. When someone who has it eats gluten, their immune system attacks their own tissues, which damages their gut. The symptoms vary from person to person and can range from very mild to severe. But the most common signs include: severe or occasional diarrhoea, excessive wind and/or constipation persistent or unexplained nausea and vomiting recurrent stomach pain, cramping or bloating any combination of iron, vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency anaemia tiredness sudden or unexpected weight loss mouth ulcers skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis) tooth enamel problems liver abnormalities unexplained subfertility repeated miscarriages neurological (nerve) problems such as ataxia (loss of coordination, poor balance) and peripheral neuropathy (numbness and tingling in the hands and feet) There is no cure. The only way to manage coeliac disease is with a strict gluten free diet. This means eating no wheat, rye, barley and oats. Potential long-term complications include osteoporosis, iron deficiency anaemia, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, bowel cancer and fertility issues. Urgent recalls for incorrectly labelled products Last month, a major retailer issued an urgent recall of a popular sauce over fears it could pose a life-threatening risk to customers. Aldi's backyard essential is flying off shelves for only $29.99 and instantly gets your home ready for summer The Laoganma Brand Black Bean Chilli Sauce was pulled from shelves after it failed to declare that it contained peanuts on the packaging. The Fortune Foods product was stocked in popular retailers such as Sainsbury's and widely available in Asian supermarkets. The firm apologised for the labelling error, adding that it "deeply regretted" the situation. Earlier this year, M&S also had to recall a popular baby product. The retailer urged parents and carers to return the Polarn O. Pyret Branded Poppy Print Rompers due to safety concerns. 2
Scotsman
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Dario Franchitti reveals the mental and physical scars from his career-ending 2013 IndyCar smash
Dario Franchitti is still unable to walk properly when he first wakes up as a result of the high-speed accident that ended his career. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Scottish sensation made headlines around the world after his horror IndyCar smash at the Houston Grand Prix in 2013. He fractured his spine, broke his ankle and suffered a concussion thanks to hitting the wall and flying into the safety fence at over 100mph. It was the last time the four-time series champion and three-time winner of the famous Indianapolis 500 competed competitively. And the Bathgate racer admits that his life is still affected 12 years on from the shocking incident. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I don't remember anything about it,' he told the Fuelling Around podcast. Dario Franchitti 'The last thing I remember is my friend Albert and his wife Hilary's wedding three weeks before. It's still a block (of time I don't remember). There's tiny little bits that have come back from the day. I was in the pick-up truck ready to do the parade lap and the driver shut the window on my hand and my fingers were in the bloody door. I remember the little earpieces you wear that have got G-sensors in them to measure how hard you hit your head if you crash. They had come disconnected and it was hitting me in the armpit and it was annoying me in the car. About a week later I remember flying to Indianapolis on a wee hospital plane but the best part of a month has just gone. 'I don't like to watch my accidents. I think I had actually retired before I watched the 2013 one. I was watching a documentary that they wanted me to proof and make sure it was all true. I saw the shunt and it made me go 'uuuuurgh jesus' (and close my eyes) and of course you go 'hang on' and then you wind it back and start watching and you can see the suspension of (Takuma) Sato's car break and all that stuff. But it was so long ago. 'It's funny, I think about it every morning. When I try and get up and I try to start walking in the morning, because the right ankle is all metal, I have to do a bit of a shuffle until everything gets warmed up. So I do think about it. But I am massively grateful, every day, because I've lost some great friends in this sport. It's definitely a double-edged sword.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 52-year-old joined old friend and fellow motorsport legend Jason Plato, one of the podcast's co-hosts, to chat about a range of motorsport and motoring topics during the near one-hour episode. He spoke about his admiration for the Isle of Man TT competitors and touched on his mental struggles after another major accident at Homestead, Miami, in 2000. 'I've always had a healthy respect for what we did,' he added on the award-winning show. 'I was a bit more risk adverse when I was younger. The shunt in 2000, I broke my pelvis and I mashed my brain up. That one took longer to get over, in fact I still suffer from the side effects of that one today. That one was probably the hardest one to get over, the fear of getting back in the car. Because my brain wasn't working at full strength anymore, I couldn't process the fear. 'As time went by, I just became less risk adverse and I was able to shut it out. Jackie Stewart would call it mind management and I became prepared to risk more than I ever thought I would. That crash was a cracker.'
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I make £10k a month giving women peachy bums and ‘abs for days' without surgery – I'm nicknamed the Sculpting Queen
NON-SURGICAL cosmetic procedures – dubbed tweakments - are experiencing a surge in the UK. A recent survey revealed a 28 per cent rise in consumer spending on procedures such as Botox, fillers and skin rejuvenation in the past two years alone, highlighting a shift towards less invasive, safer enhancements. 7 7 Researchers at University College London predict that the UK injectables market will be worth a staggering £11.7bn by next year, thanks to the treatments being available everywhere from high-end clinics to local hair salons. And for mum-of-three Marie McCrory, the emerging industry has earned her the nickname 'the Sculpting Queen' from adoring clients thanks to her jaw-dropping results. The 46-year-old, based in Bathgate, only launched her business - @xlbootybodysculpting - last year and is already raking in up to £10,000-a-month. She is fully trained in body sculpting and offers treatments including non-surgical vacuum Brazilian Bum Lifts (BBLs) and tummy sculpts - the high-street solution for women who want to blitz belly fat or boost their booty. She told Fabulous: "I've been in and out of the beauty industry since 2004, but after having my daughter at 40, I felt a strong desire to work for myself again and create something flexible, fulfilling, and empowering. "I initially retrained in aesthetics, but once I discovered body sculpting, I was hooked. "I loved that it offered real, visible results and helped clients feel confident in their own skin without surgery. "Since launching, the response has been incredible—my business has grown rapidly, and I've even expanded into teaching others how to do the same. It's been life-changing." Marie's tummy sculpt procedure helps clients lose inches of stubborn fat from their stomach area. Meanwhile, the XL Booty is dubbed a safe alternative to BBL surgery and is performed using vacuum cups which Marie promises "gives instant results from the first session". I was rushed to A&E delirious after 'botched' BBL casued blood pools inside my body - I was hours from death Marie's prices start from just £80, with block bookings available. Clients can also cheat their way to 20,000 crunches or squats without stepping foot in the gym with the EMS machine which uses electrical pulses to stimulate the muscles. And for new mums, Marie offers up a pelvic floor seat which is equivalent to 11,000 pelvic floor exercises in just 30 minutes. "It's been absolutely life-changing for ladies with bladder issues after having kids", she told us. Other specialist treatments target body hang-ups including bingo wings, bra bulge and love handles. One of Marie's clients even has "abs for days" after just three 30-minute EMS sessions on her stomach. She said: "It honestly feels amazing to be able to offer a safer, non-invasive alternative to surgery. "So many people want to enhance their bodies, but the thought of going under the knife - or travelling abroad for risky procedures - can be really daunting. "With body sculpting, clients can achieve real, visible results without the risks, downtime, or long recovery periods that come with surgery. "I love that I can help people feel more confident and empowered in their own skin in a way that's safe, accessible, and affordable. It's all about enhancing what you already have." Marie, who used to work in recruitment, revealed the demand for body sculpting "grew so quickly" that she went from barely scraping by to consistently earning five figures in just a few months. "It's been such a financial relief", she smiled. "I'm not only fully booked for treatments weeks in advance but I also launched XL Booty training academy a few months ago and it's just went crazy. "I can earn around £6,000-£10,000 per month between the treatments and training academy." And she insists that her treatments are not a lazy approach when it comes to achieving your dream body. She said: "I wouldn't call these treatments lazy. They work best if the client is on a weight loss journey or they look after themselves eating-wise and some exercise too. "Water is key. They have to drink two to three litres of water a day especially with treatments like the tummy sculpt." Glowing reviews Marie has a long list of dedicated clients on her books and has racked up glowing reviews for the procedures she offers. One customer, Jane, booked in for a tummy sculpt and said: "I can't recommend Marie at XL Booty enough! After a really rough start to the year and having surgery my body was never the same. 7 7 "I constantly felt bloated and a lot bigger than what I was before. It made me so insecure and I hated my stomach. "I tried everything to get my body back to the way it was before - the gym, diets, anything I could but nothing seemed to work until I found Marie. "She was so helpful and guided me through what the best treatment would be for myself. "After only one appointment I saw a massive difference. I've had two appointments now and can finally say I'm starting to love my body again and it's given me my confidence back!!" Another client, Karen, booked in for the non-surgical BBL after originally considering going under the knife. She gushed: "OMG I can't say how delighted I am with the results. Marie is so professional at what she does. She makes you feel really at ease and explains the whole process in great detail. "I found it pretty painless and I never imagined the instant results would be so good. She gets a five-star from me and now I have the best bum I ever wanted." 7 7 Someone else who opted for the XL Booty treatment has since hailed it as the "best decision" she's ever made. The customer, Zoe, said: "I decided to go to Marie after doing some research on bum enhancements. I had considered surgery but found this quite daunting with all the things that could go wrong. "After seeing all Marie's work and how safe and non-invasive they were I decided this was the right way to go and I was not disappointed. I had immediate results with no pain whatsoever.
BBC News
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Lewis Capaldi announces comeback tour after Glastonbury return
Lewis Capaldi has announced a tour of the UK and Ireland following his emotional comeback at who has Tourette's, last performed at the festival in 2023 when he lost his voice and experienced pronounced Scottish singer decided to take two years away from the spotlight to deal with his mental he is set to perform September shows in Sheffield, Aberdeen, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Cardiff and Dublin. The 28-year-old, from Bathgate, West Lothian, said the arena gigs would be his only dates in Europe this tickets will be available on Tuesday 8 July before general sale starts at 09:00 on Thursday 10 July. 'I'm back baby' Capaldi's previous appearance on the Pyramid Stage ended in difficult and emotional audience ultimately stepped in to help him finish his final song in a gesture of affection, solidarity and support.A few days later, he announced he was retreating from the spotlight to get his "physical and mental health in order" and "adjust to the impact" of his Tourette's diagnosis. But on Friday, Capaldi was revealed as the name behind the mysterious "TBA" slot on the main stage at the Glastonbury festival in star's name flashed up on the video screen behind the stage to a huge roar of strolled onto the stage, took in the view and raised a peace sign to the sky. "Second time's a charm on this one," he told the crowd during his performance. "I just wanted to come and finish what I couldn't finish last time."The short set went off without a hitch and featured the first live performance of his new single was released on Friday and details his efforts to overcome his struggles. The Brit Award winner ended with Someone You Loved, which had brought his 2023 set to an abrupt close."I couldn't sing this song two years ago. I might struggle to finish it today for different reasons," he said, tearing up again."My name is Lewis Capaldi and I'm [expletive] back, baby."Capaldi has only made limited public appearances over the last two in May, he stepped out to perform at smaller shows in Scotland, including a surprise appearance for a mental health charity fundraiser in of his albums went to number one in the UK, and his 2018 single Someone You Loved topped charts around the went on to become the fourth most streamed song of all time, with almost four billion listens on Saturday Capaldi surprised fans on Saturday at the OpenAir St Gallen festival in pulled out of a show there two years previously due to his health posted on social media: "Had to come back and make it up to you all."
