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The National
07-07-2025
- The National
Car found at Aberdeenshire beauty spot amid search for Huntly man
Jonathan Parsons was reported missing from Huntly, in Aberdeenshire, after last being seen in the town's Yule Square at around 7.15am on Thursday, July 3. Officers say they are 'growing increasingly concerned' for the 40-year-old – who is described as being around 5' 7' with brown hair and wearing blue trousers, boots and carrying a green rucksack. On Monday, Police Scotland said that Parsons's vehicle had been found at Battle Hill car park. READ MORE: Arrest after woman found dead in property in Scottish town Battle Hill, in Huntly, is said to be the site of a 14th-century skirmish between the Gordons and Comyns. Today, it has walking trails and a viewpoint offering 'sweeping views over Huntly', according to the town's development trust. Inspector Barry Stewart said: 'We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Jonathan who has not been seen for several days. 'We are carrying out searches in the areas of River Bogie and Battle Hill Woods areas. 'Anyone with any information as to the whereabouts of Jonathan is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1449 of 6 July 2025.'
BBC News
18-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Rare Mary Queen of Scots letters to be auctioned
Letters signed by Mary, Queen of Scots and her husband Lord Darnley urging a Highland family to keep the peace in and around Inverness are to be auctioned were written almost 500 years ago when rival families and clans were vying for control of land across Roses of Kilravock Castle, about 10 miles (16km) east of Inverness, were loyal supporters of of the letters asks the Roses to help maintain law and order, while another gives them control of Inverness Castle. The letters jointly signed by Mary's husband Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, have been described as providing a rare example of harmony in their troubled couple later fell out and Henry became infamous for leading a group that murdered Mary's loyal servant David Rizzio in front of her in 1566. Henry was murdered himself the following year. The letters are part of a collection of papers from Kilravock Castle, near Croy, that are being sold by auctioneers Lyon and are five in total being sold, and they have been valued at between £10,000 to £15,000. Mary stayed with the Roses at Kilravock while on a visit to the Highlands in Inverness Castle, a fortress on the site of today's 18th Century building, was strategically important but under control of Gordon, the 4th Earl of Huntly, who was not so sympathetic towards the was refused entry to Inverness Castle and, angered by the snub, she made attempts to wrest it from the Gordons' hold on September 1565 she and Henry appointed Hugh Rose of Kilravock as the castle's it was back in the Gordons' hands within a writer Jennifer Morag Henderson describes these events in her book Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of said the letters signed by Mary and her husband, using their signatures Marie R and Henry R, were rare."Darnley is almost never called 'King Henry' - and indeed Mary ultimately refused to give Darnley the Crown Matrimonial, meaning he was not king in his own right, but only the queen's husband," she said."This is one of the few documents I have seen that is signed in this way, from the very early, almost literally honeymoon period of Mary and Darnley's marriage. "It's so interesting to see their signatures side-by-side like this – Mary's is first, so she's still the most important, but Darnley has signed his name in large, sprawling letters."
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island host Maya Jama looks stunning as she pours curves into backless dress as she parties with pals
LOVE Island host Maya Jama looks stunning in a backless dress as she parties with pals in a new video. Showing off her sensational curves, Maya, 30, wowed fans as she poured her curves into a fitted frock. 7 7 7 7 7 In the video, Maya threw a brunch with a popular gin brand and could be seen posing up a storm in two different dresses. One of the dresses was an all-white fitted number that hugged Maya's curves perfectly as she lounged on a sofa. The other frock was grey and white and adorned with an ornate patterm Posing up a storm at the party she threw for her pals, Maya could be seen dancing and enjoying herself. At one point Maya even showed off the backless frock - and her toned shoulders in the process - as she posed with a drink. "Threw a cute brunch with Gordon's," she penned in the caption of the glamorous video. "Gods gift to us," swooned another. "A BADDIEEEE," gushed a third. "20/10 she's all woman," said a fourth. Maya Jama makes VERY rare TikTok about boyfriend Ruben Dias as she watches him play football A fifth then wrote: "An absolute [flame]." While a sixth said: "Mi bebe." Maya is currently in a blossoming romance with Manchester City player Ruben after splitting from rapper Stormzy. Maya Jama and Stormzy's relationship timeline 2016 - Stormzy and Maya Jama first got together when she was 20 and the couple quickly won over the hearts of the public. 2018 - The couple moved in together in southwest London with the dog they shared, Enzo. 2019 – They announced their split after a four year romance. 2021 – Maya meets and gets engaged to basketball player Ben Simmons. July, 2022 – Maya calls off her engagement. November, 2022 - Maya and Stormzy kissed at the MTV VMAs in Dusseldorf, Germany. May, 2023 – The Sun revealed how Maya had been visiting Stormzy at his London home. August, 2023 - Maya and Stormzy confirmed their relationship was back on when they were spotted strolling hand-in-hand on holiday. December, 2023 - Maya goes Instagram official again with her man. July, 2024 – Maya and Stormzy announce their split The Love Island host met Portuguese defender Ruben, 27, last September at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The pair met just two months after Maya announced her split from rapper Stormzy. Maya and Ruben were spotted for the first time together in public on New Year's Eve when they shared a romantic dinner. After rumours swirled about their romance, a source told us at the time: 'Maya and Ruben swapped details at the EMAs and have chatted since, but things went up a gear in early December. 'When Ruben got injured and had to miss the congested new year fixtures, he jumped at the chance to see in 2025 with Maya in Spain. "Spending New Year's Eve together was a real step forward in their relationship. 'They get on really well and obviously make a gorgeous couple, but it's early days.' And just mere days ago, Ruben made his first appearance on Maya's Instagram page. The footie hunk was seen sitting in the back of a cab with TV host Maya, as they drove off after having dinner together. Maya looked amazing with her hair in curls, while donning some glamorous makeup. The couple had headed for an al-fresco dinner beforehand, with Maya sipping a negroni by the water, before snapping a photo of ducks swimming past. The video marks the first time that she posted Ruben to her 3.2million Instagram followers. 7
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Craft Union is giving away free pints this Wednesday – here's how to get them
A major pub chain is celebrating its tenth birthday by giving away pints this week. A total of 40 Craft Union boozers will be handing out the free drinks on Wednesday (May 14), with 10,000 pints up for grabs. Revellers can pick from a pint of Birra Moretti, a single Gordons and mixer, or a soft drink such as a Coke or Sprite on the day. All anyone need do is ask at the bar. There are 40 Craft Union pubs in London, including the Pride of Pimlico in Westminster, the Sea Horse in Fleet Street, the Anchor in Battersea and the Bedford Arms in Fulham. The celebrations go further: each pub will also be donating 10p to charity from every pint sold on the day, while there's a £10,000 cash giveaway for one lucky customer. Since Craft Union opened its first site back in 2015, the Market Tavern in Stoke-on-Trent, the pub company has grown to number 637 around the country. Frazer Grimbleby, managing director at Craft Union, said: 'We're proud to be marking our 10th anniversary with three initiatives to give back to our guests as a thank you for how they have supported Craft Union over the last decade. 'We're delighted to have raised more than one million pounds for local causes in the last 12 months, and we are incredibly grateful to our guests for their unwavering support and enthusiasm in raising funds for charities - so what better way to show our appreciation than a drink on us.' Anchor, Battersea Bedford Arms, Fulham Bell, Leytonstone Blue Anchor, Bermondsey Brook Gate, Finsbury Park Crooked Billet, Penge Crown & Anchor, Edmonton Eaglet, Finsbury Earl Of Chatham, Woolwich Earl Spencer, Southfields Five Bells, New Cross Fox & Hounds, Forest Gate Frankfort Arms, Paddington George Canning, Camberwell George IV, Woolwich George, Southwark Globe, Hackney Hand In Hand, Brixton Hill, Forest Hill Horns Tavern, West Norwood Horse & Groom, Wimbledon Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn Lewisham Tavern, Lewisham Little Driver, Bow Marquis Of Cornwallis, Bethnal Green Morton Arms, Acton Nags Head, Peckham Old George, Bethnal Green Old Oak, Hampstead Pawleyne Arms, Penge Pride Of Pimlico, Pimlico Queen Victoria, Bermondsey Queens Head, Stratford Royal Oak, Harlesden Sea Horse, Fleet Street Three Horseshoes, Whetstone Volunteer, Plumstead White Hart, Eltham White Horse, Shepherd's Bush Wishing Well, Chingford
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major UK pub chain with over 500 boozers is giving away thousands of free pints next week – how to claim yours
One lucky customer is also in for the chance to scoop a life-changing £10,000 DRINK UP Major UK pub chain with over 500 boozers is giving away thousands of free pints next week – how to claim yours Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR UK pub chain with over 500 boozers is pouring thousands of free pints next week - find out how to claim yours. Punters can nab themselves a drink on the house - from Birra Moretti to Gin and Tonic. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A major UK pub chain with over 500 boozers pouring thousands of free pints next week Credit: Getty The offer couldn't come at a better time as evenings begin to feel warmer and beer gardens across the UK start to call your name. To mark it's 10th anniversary, Craft Union, is giving away 10,000 free pints at pubs across the UK. The deal applies on Wednesday, May 14th and customers can choose from a range of bevvies. Savvy drinkers could enjoy a free Birra Moretti, but if this doesn't take your fancy why not sip a single Gordons and mixer. For the kids, or those who prefer something non-alcoholic, Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Diet Coke, and Schweppes Lemonade are all included. The beauty of this giveaway is how simple it is - all you have to do to claim your free drink is turn up and ask. Alongside the freebie, Craft Union are also raising money for local causes. On Wednesday 10p from every pint sold will be donated and it's estimated £20,000 will be raised. The company's pubs have raised £1 million for local causes altogether so far. As part of the initiative, one lucky punter is also in for the chance to scoop a life-changing £10,000. Larry Lamb reveals his Channel 5 show with his son has been AXED after he quit TV for a totally different job Every pint purchased on the day will come with a QR code giving guests the chance to enter the draw. They only have to wait until the following day to learn if they've hit the jackpot. Since Craft Union served it's first customer in 2015 at their original site in Stoke-on-Trent. The chain now has a whopping 637 pubs to it's name. Frazer Grimbleby, Managing Director at Craft Union, said: 'We're proud to be marking our 10th anniversary with three initiatives to give back to our guests as a thank you for how they have supported Craft Union over the last decade. 'We're delighted to have raised more than one million pounds for local causes in the last 12 months, and we are incredibly grateful to our guests for their unwavering support and enthusiasm in raising funds for charities - so what better way to show our appreciation than a drink on us! 'Make sure you get yourself down to your local Craft Union pub on Wednesday to claim your one free drink while stocks last, we're expecting the nation to get through 10,000 drinks in no time at all!' Craft Union is now the UK's fastest-growing pub company with 78 pubs opening in the last 12 months alone. This comes as the best pubs around the UK have been revealed - check if your local is on the list. The National Pub and Bar Awards has shared its shortlist of boozers and restaurants in with the chance of claiming the prestigious title of Pub and Bar of the Year 2025. The awards, organised by the Pub and Bar magazine, recognise the best venues in the UK based on a range of criteria including service, style of offer, marketing and customer journey. Almost 100 county winners will be chosen from the shortlist before a grand final in June where regional winners then the grand title of National Pub and Bar of the Year will be announced. Among the nominees this year is The George in Castleton, a small pub nestled in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Another is Beekies Neuk in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, a pub and restaurant serving local produce and large selection of whiskies, rums and gins. Also on the shortlist is the Black Bear Inn in Gwent, Wales, a rurally-situated inn with a rustic feel. Bogans, in Tyrone, Northern Ireland, is also nominated this year, known for welcoming punters of all ages. The Red Lion in Kettering features too - a traditional village pub serving locally-sourced food. Find the full list here.
