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Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lewis Capaldi and Travis tipped to make surprise appearance at TRNSMT Festival
Several different Scottish artists have been tipped to make a surprise appearance at TRNSMT Festival with multiple TBA act's on the line-up could Lewis Capaldi, Travis or Amy Macdonald be one of them... Scotland's biggest festival, TRNSMT is back for another year this weekend as huge artists are preparing to take to the stage at Glasgow Green. However fans can't help but seem to wonder what acts will be making a surprise appearance. As the three day event is right around the corner, speculation continues to grow over who could be performing a secret set with organisers having previously stated that there could be a few surprises over the weekend. The headliners for this year include 50 Cent on the Friday, Biffy Clyro on the Saturday and Snow Patrol on the Sunday, all performing on the main stage. However, with Kneecap being axed from the line up and Lewis Capaldi's recent return to the spotlight at Glastonbury Festival main stage last month, fans seem to believe the Scots icon will show up at the festival. Fans think due to Lewis announcing his arena tour that he will return to the stage at TRNSMT Festival, as it is the perfect place for his to perform his chart topping single Survive. One fan took to Reddit to discuss their theory, writing: "I saw a billboard truck with a picture of Lewis Capaldi that said 'Glasgow are you ready?' Or 'I'm back Glasgow' I can't remember as I was driving past it…. So I definitely think he's gonna do a surprise gig at TRNSMT!" Although other fans are not quite convinced the Someone You Loved singer will show up, as he appears to be in America at the moment promoting his latest single. Additionally, other festival go-ers believe that the hit band Travis will undertake a secret set this year with Eagle eyed fans having noticed a gap in their touring schedule. The Scottish rock band have been on the road for the past couple of months, but there is a gap in their schedule, they are not expected to return to tour until July 19 which could possibly suggest they will take the stage over the weekend. Another fan favourite rumoured to be taking to the stage for a secret set, is Bishopbriggs singer Amy Macdonald. Taking to Reddit one fan wrote: "Amy Macdonald - got a tour to promote, is in Scotland on the Friday and the rest of the weekend clear." However, just like Travis and Lewis, Amy has been relatively silent regarding whether or not she will perform a secret set at the festival. While official stage times are yet to be announced or confirmed by festival bosses, the TRNSMT 2025 line up includes multiple high profile performers, such as Fontaines D.C, Twin Atlantic, The Script, Jake Bugg, Gracie Abrams and JADE.
The Herald Scotland
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
What have they done? We'll all rue the cost of Labour rebels' actions
Perhaps these two ministers should just have resigned, explained why, precipitated the increasingly inevitable Greece 2009-type collapse facing this country and triggered the brutal policies that entails. The world has moved on from the draconian undertones of the 1834 Poor Law's "deserving and undeserving poor", but surely few could disagree with the argument put forward by former Labour MP Tom Harris this week that the objectives of reform should be aimed "squarely at those who have given up trying to get a job and have decided they would prefer to rely on benefits long-term". Allan Sutherland, Stonehaven. A Phyrric victory Keir Starmer's concessions on his welfare bill resulted in little more than a Pyrrhic victory which has left him wounded and extremely vulnerable. Who will ever believe him again when he tries to portray himself as the man who will take difficult decisions when he fails to stand by them? From the outset of his premiership, he has tied himself to the apron strings of his Chancellor who is to him the one to make Britain's economy grow again, a faith he has but very few others now share. His future is inextricably bound up with hers. So, if she fails, he fails. If she offers her resignation as a result of the effects of the pressure put upon her by the adverse criticisms of her role as Chancellor, it would be natural to assume that he would also jump ship not long after. Read more letters It is rumoured that there is the sound of sharpening knives being heard in the Labour ranks to find replacements for both of them. Should such a double whammy occur, the only course of action open to the Government would be to call an immediate election, which would send a shiver down the spines of what were formerly considered our two main parties. It is so hard for any politician to relinquish power that it would be unsurprising to see him soldier on while at the same time making it virtually unlikely that Labour would be a viable political force again. In this Government came with mighty promises of creating a dynamic economy where investment and growth would lift us out of the despond of a flatlining economy and create a country where prosperity and sound public services would march hand in hand. The febrility of our electorate with the 24/7 insensitivity of non-stop social media has left us with a country unwilling to make sacrifices to secure a stable future where everyone benefits. Denis Bruce, Bishopbriggs. Scotland ahead in poverty fight Recent analysis shows that levels of relative poverty in Scotland have been lower than in the UK as a whole for the last two decades. This is surely a vindication of the policies pursued and adopted by successive Scottish governments over that time and strongly suggests that Holyrood administrations have been far more effective in looking after the needs of the people they represent than those in Westminster and the Senedd. To give some examples, in 2024 the level of relative poverty in the UK was 21% while Scotland stood at 20% (England and Wales were slightly above the UK figure). In terms of child poverty Scotland's percentage fell from 25% in 2021 to 23% last year. In both England and Wales rates in 2024 were 31%, exactly the same as in 2021. (Steve Witherden, Labour MP for Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr has indicated he would be in favour of the Welsh Government introducing something similar to the Scottish Child Payment.) The relative poverty rate for people of pension age in Scotland was 15% in 2024 compared with 16% for the UK as a whole. If the Scottish Government can outperform the UK and Welsh administrations in such a key measure of quality of life with one hand tied behind its back, as at present, we can only imagine how far ahead an independent Scotland would be. Our country simply cannot afford to be held back any longer. Alan Woodcock, Dundee. Indy in EU is a viable option Ewen Peters (Letters, July 2) argues that Scotland is doing less well than recent figures on foreign direct investment suggest. He seemed concerned that Scots might be encouraged towards independence. Mr Peters wrote: "In the Trumpian era of unpredictable tariffs, the experience of our Irish neighbours flags the dangers and risks of placing your most important economic eggs in the inward investment basket." Yet however fierce international trade wars become, Ireland can rest secure in the knowledge that as a member of the EU it has tariff-free access to the 27 member countries. Scotland does not have that and the Brexit damage over time gets worse and not better. Scots might well conclude that independence back in the EU is indeed a viable option and perhaps one that offers greater prosperity than remaining in the UK. Jackie Kemp, Edinburgh. Nothing special Malcolm Parkin (Letters, July 3) tells us that 'one goodish aspect of Britain is that one can spout nonsense on one day and still be at the same address the next day'. The same can be said of any country in Europe and of most countries in the world including the many independent states. There is nothing special about Britain in this regard. David Clark, Tarbolton. Stop the grandstanding I read your front page headline ("Minister's pledge in new bid to beat homes shortage", The Herald, July 3) with a sense of déjà vu. The "pledge" not to roll back on a target of 110,000 affordable homes by 2032 put me in mind of similar "pledges" to complete the dualling of the A9 where the Government continued to maintain that the time schedule was still achievable long past the time when it was glaringly obvious that it could not be done. The Housing Secretary talks of the need to have a "challenging" target. I feel that a large part of the current lack of confidence in/disillusion with governments and politicians stems from too many headline-grabbing so-called challenging pledges issued with no detailed plan or schedule or realistic funding provision to ensure delivery of the pledge. Past experience also tells us that without measurable milestones to monitor ongoing progress, the author of the pledge is generally safely ensconced in another government role before the chickens of failed achievement come home to roost. The Government would have far more credibility if it delivered against realistic targets rather than grandstanding with targets and programmes grabbed out of thin air. John Reid, Dunblane. • Màiri McAllan, when questioned as to the credibility of the target "to deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032" states: "I think it is. I think that it will require us to step up." Indeed. It seems that someone failed to inform Ms McAllan that delivering upon promises is an essential part of the job. Merely stating a target doesn't cut the mustard. Yes, Ms McAllan, you will to need to step up. Maureen McGarry-O'Hanlon, Jamestown. Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan (Image: PA) Swinney is no leader I read the article by John Swinney (''There is nothing wrong in Scotland that cannot be fixed'', The Herald, July 1) with growing despair. He asserts that most people are realistic about the challenges facing Scotland, conveniently omitting that the "challenges" are mainly as a result of his and his Government's inept handling and lack of honesty in accepting this. The article demonstrates clearly that he lacks leadership, and that he and the Government do not have any idea what the key priorities are for the Scottish people. I have never read a more wishy-washy article containing nothing of substance but "motherhood and apple pie". One saving grace was that he did not invoke the old chestnut that the answer to all our challenges is independence, God help the people of Scotland with this man as leader. Douglas Eadie, Bonhill.
Glasgow Times
10-06-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Six East Dunbartonshire businesses win Eat Safe Awards
Antonine House Care Home, Bearsden, The Broadcroft Hotel, Kirkintilloch, Cleddens Early Years Centre, Bishopbriggs, Lillyburn Care Home, Milton of Campsie, Milngavie Manor Care Home, and Thomas Muir Primary School, Bishopbriggs, were each presented with the prestigious Eat Safe Award. The East Dunbartonshire Council said in a Facebook post that the accolade is given only to establishments that exceed the legal requirements for food hygiene standards. Read more: Viral Glasgow food stall 'expecting' and set to open exciting new restaurant Pensioner hit bin man with his car during road rage incident Ex-Scots footballer reveals plans to open Italian restaurant in Glasgow The council's environmental health team decides the winners after carrying out their programmed food law inspections. Councillor Paul Ferretti, convener of the place, neighbourhood and corporate assets committee, said: "It was great to meet the recipients of the Eat Safe Award, and to celebrate their hard work and effort. "They have strived and succeeded in ensuring that food hygiene and food safety standards exceed those required by law - benefitting them and customers alike. "Congratulations to all six establishments - I hope others in East Dunbartonshire will follow their example."
BBC News
11-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Shanahan relishing home Glasgow games chance
Katie Shanahan was just 10 years old when Glasgow last hosted the Commonwealth Games, but the Bishopbriggs swimmer now believes she could sell out Tollcross on her winning two bronze medals in Birmingham and reaching two Olympic finals in Paris, the 20-year-old will return to her home city next summer with significant backing from the stands."I was over the moon when I heard the Commonwealth Games were coming to Glasgow," Shanahan told BBC Radio Scotland."I think my mum was more excited than I was, just because she's been there throughout my whole career."She knows so many people that are going to come and watch me, and I know so many people too."In some ways, I feel like I could sell out the whole of Tollcross with just people watching me." The University of Stirling swimmer backed up her Commonwealth success with a European silver in 2022 before placing fourth in the 200m backstroke at the World Championships the following she is eager to replicate her success in front of a home crowd."It was absolutely amazing for me to get those two bronze medals in Birmingham," Shanahan continued."I really didn't expect that I was going to be even close to medals, so to come away with two bronzes was just really special."Then obviously since then, I've taken my senior career to the next level. Olympics, World Championships, Europeans. I've ticked them all off now, which is pretty amazing."In the next year or so, in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games, I really will be honing my training and hoping to get some more medals, but there's absolutely no pressure."If I come away with one, two, none, I'll be happy no matter what, because I'll be racing in front of the home crowd and in front of my friends and family."I'm hoping to do everyone proud and do the city proud, I'm really looking forward to it."Shanahan will be 22 when she takes to the blocks in 2026 with only vague memories of the Scottish heroes who yielded 10 medals in the same pool 12 years prior."I was 10 when the 2014 Commonwealth Games were on, which is crazy to think," added the former Bishopbriggs High School pupil."I don't really remember much. I didn't actually go and see any of the events, but I do remember the opening ceremony, closing ceremony, and I remember watching some of it on the telly."I do remember watching Ross Murdoch and Hannah Miley getting their gold medals, which was amazing. So hopefully, we can have the same result next year."
