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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Shoppers rally as moggy Mo is banned from Co-op supermarket over ONE complaint
For years he has been a friendly face at a Scottish shop, taking up his usual place at the till and staying until the store closes. He might sound like employee of the month, but this particular local stalwart is in fact a friendly cat who has become a mainstay at his local Co-op. No wonder then that there was outrage when it emerged tabby cat Mo had been banned from his hangout in Newtongrange, Midlothian, after a customer took exception to his presence there. Such has been the outpouring of support, that a petition calling for him to be given guaranteed access has amassed more than 2,900 signatures. The petition states: 'Recently, a customer made a complaint to head office about Mo's daily visits. 'Apparently Mo's laid-back lounging on the shop floor - sometimes even perched on a seat at the till, as though she's about to give change - is now considered a problem. 'Now, instead of enjoying [his] quiet spot in the store, the Co-op staff have been instructed by head office to kick Mo out whenever he sneaks in. 'It's like they're playing an endless game of 'find the cat' - especially when Mo thinks he can sneak in unnoticed by darting in behind customers as they enter or leave the store. 'This little trick works for a while, but the staff quickly spot [him] and hustle [him] back outside. 'And Mo is left standing by the door, looking longingly inside as though he's waiting for a VIP pass back to his second home.' The creator of the petition even stated that Mo brightens customers' days, while remaining quiet and mild-mannered - even describing the cat as 'the most well-behaved customer in the store'. The campaign to reinstate the beloved interloper has even reached across the pond - with one commenter adding: 'I've got people in USA signing the petition, after I posted about Mo in a group for cat lovers. 'Many are in favour of tracking down that individual who complained about Mo and want them barred instead.' One shopper, from Dalkeith, added: 'I'm not even a cat person - more of a dog person - but I love seeing Mo when I pop in for some shopping.' Another wrote: 'Mo is a beautiful cat, so friendly. Often pays us a visit in our garden. A wee celebrity and the mascot of the Co-op.' However, while store bosses are delighted to be given the seal of approval by their feline friend, rules around food safety mean they can't let him stay. A Co-op spokesperson said: 'Mo is a big Co-op fan and can't resist from stopping by our Newtongrange store but with the exception of assistance dogs, animals are not permitted, and we remind Mo of this whenever he tries to visit.'
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Scotsman
a day ago
- General
- Scotsman
According to Newtongrange residents, Mo has been allowed to reclaim her rightful place in the store
Watch as Mo the cat strolls into the supermarket and takes up her favourite spot by the tills. 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... A cat which locals say was banned from a supermarket where it likes to sleep by the tills has been allowed back in - after a town's petition. Mo has become a familiar face in the town of Newtongrange - especially in the local Co-op where it spent the majority of its days. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Staff report seeing Mo appear every day at 6am when the Scottish shop opens before entering and enjoying the attention of customers - and leaving at closing time. But after a complaint was made to head office, locals say staff were forced to ban Mo - much to the dismay of many shoppers. Mo the cat who likes to spend her day at the Co-op in Newtongrange. | Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS Mo the cat petition started A petition was quickly started, urging the chain to allow Mo back inside its regular haunt - which has reached over 2,900 signatures so far. The creator of the petition said: "Recently, a customer made a complaint to head office about Mo's daily visits. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Apparently Mo's laid-back lounging on the shop floor - sometimes even perched on a seat at the till, as though she's about to give change - is now considered a problem. "Now, instead of enjoying her quiet spot in the store, the Co-op staff have been instructed by head office to kick Mo out whenever she sneaks in. "It's like they're playing an endless game of 'find the cat' - especially when Mo thinks she can sneak in unnoticed by darting in behind customers as they enter or leave the store. "This little trick works for a while, but the staff quickly spot her and hustle her back outside. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "And Mo is left standing by the door, looking longingly inside as though she's waiting for a VIP pass back to her second home." The creator went on to describe how Mo brightens customers' days, while remaining quiet and mild-mannered - even describing the cat as "the most well-behaved customer in the store'. Mo the cat lying down by the tills at the Co-op in Newtongrange. | Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS Mo the cat petition goes international The petition even reached across the pond - with one commenter adding: "I've got people in the USA signing the petition, after I posted about Mo in a group for cat lovers! "Many are in favour of tracking down that individual who complained about Mo and want them barred instead!" Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad One shopper, from Dalkeith, said: "I'm not even a cat person - more of a dog person - but I love seeing Mo when I pop in for some shopping. "Kids love her too - also a bit of a distraction for them when they're in the shop. "I say Mo should be left to do as she pleases." Another commenter under the petition said: "As someone allergic to cats, I don't want Mo there - I need Mo there. "Mo is a pillar of the community. She is basically the community service animal." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mo the cat outside the Co-op in Newtongrange. | Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS Mo the cat allowed back into the Co-op Thankfully, according to Newtongrange residents, Mo has been allowed to reclaim her rightful place in the store - with pictures showing her lounging by the self-service checkouts.
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Scotsman
a day ago
- Business
- Scotsman
According to Newtongrange residents, Mo has been allowed to reclaim her rightful place in the store
Watch as Mo the cat strolls into the supermarket and takes up her favourite spot by the tills. 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... A cat which locals say was banned from a supermarket where it likes to sleep by the tills has been allowed back in - after a town's petition. Mo has become a familiar face in the town of Newtongrange - especially in the local Co-op where it spent the majority of its days. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Staff report seeing Mo appear every day at 6am when the Scottish shop opens before entering and enjoying the attention of customers - and leaving at closing time. But after a complaint was made to head office, locals say staff were forced to ban Mo - much to the dismay of many shoppers. Mo the cat who likes to spend her day at the Co-op in Newtongrange. | Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS Mo the cat petition started A petition was quickly started, urging the chain to allow Mo back inside its regular haunt - which has reached over 2,900 signatures so far. The creator of the petition said: "Recently, a customer made a complaint to head office about Mo's daily visits. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Apparently Mo's laid-back lounging on the shop floor - sometimes even perched on a seat at the till, as though she's about to give change - is now considered a problem. "Now, instead of enjoying her quiet spot in the store, the Co-op staff have been instructed by head office to kick Mo out whenever she sneaks in. "It's like they're playing an endless game of 'find the cat' - especially when Mo thinks she can sneak in unnoticed by darting in behind customers as they enter or leave the store. "This little trick works for a while, but the staff quickly spot her and hustle her back outside. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "And Mo is left standing by the door, looking longingly inside as though she's waiting for a VIP pass back to her second home." The creator went on to describe how Mo brightens customers' days, while remaining quiet and mild-mannered - even describing the cat as "the most well-behaved customer in the store'. Mo the cat lying down by the tills at the Co-op in Newtongrange. | Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS Mo the cat petition goes international The petition even reached across the pond - with one commenter adding: "I've got people in the USA signing the petition, after I posted about Mo in a group for cat lovers! "Many are in favour of tracking down that individual who complained about Mo and want them barred instead!" Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad One shopper, from Dalkeith, said: "I'm not even a cat person - more of a dog person - but I love seeing Mo when I pop in for some shopping. "Kids love her too - also a bit of a distraction for them when they're in the shop. "I say Mo should be left to do as she pleases." Another commenter under the petition said: "As someone allergic to cats, I don't want Mo there - I need Mo there. "Mo is a pillar of the community. She is basically the community service animal." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mo the cat outside the Co-op in Newtongrange. | Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS Mo the cat allowed back into the Co-op Thankfully, according to Newtongrange residents, Mo has been allowed to reclaim her rightful place in the store - with pictures showing her lounging by the self-service checkouts. Co-op have been approached for a comment.
Times
a day ago
- Business
- Times
Mo the cat allowed back into town's Co-op after petition against ban
A cat which locals say was banned from a supermarket where it likes to sleep by the checkout has been allowed back in after a town's petition. Mo has become a familiar face in Newtongrange, Midlothian, especially in the local Co-op where the feline has spent the majority of its days. Staff report seeing Mo appear every day at 6am when the shop opens before entering and enjoying the attention of customers before leaving at closing time. But after a complaint was made to the head office, locals say staff were forced to ban Mo — much to the dismay of many shoppers. • Grumpy cats are fed up of their owners staying at home A petition was quickly started, urging the chain to allow the tabby cat back inside its regular haunt, and it has reached more than 2,900 signatures so far. The creator of the petition said: 'Recently, a customer made a complaint to head office about Mo's daily visits. 'Apparently Mo's laid-back lounging on the shop floor — sometimes even perched on a seat at the till, as though she's about to give change — is now considered a problem. Now, instead of enjoying her quiet spot in the store, the Co-op staff have been instructed by head office to kick Mo out whenever she sneaks in. 'It's like they're playing an endless game of 'find the cat' — especially when Mo thinks she can sneak in unnoticed by darting in behind customers as they enter or leave the store. This little trick works for a while, but the staff quickly spot her and hustle her back outside. 'And Mo is left standing by the door, looking longingly inside as though she's waiting for a VIP pass back to her second home.' The petition for Mo's ban to be reversed reached 2,900 signatures and support from across the pond SWNS The creator went on to describe how Mo brightens customers' days, while remaining quiet and mild-mannered, describing the cat as 'the most well-behaved customer in the store'. The petition reached across the pond as one commenter added: 'I've got people in USA signing the petition, after I posted about Mo in a group for cat lovers! Many are in favour of tracking down that individual who complained about Mo and want them barred instead!' • Does my cat really love me? How to understand your moggie One shopper, from Dalkeith, added: 'I'm not even a cat person — more of a dog person — but I love seeing Mo when I pop in for some shopping. Kids love him too — also a bit of a distraction for them when they're in the shop. I say Mo should be left to do as she pleases.' Another commenter under the petition added: 'As someone allergic to cats, I don't want Mo there — I need Mo there. Mo is a pillar of the community. She is basically the community service animal.' Thankfully, according to Newtongrange residents, the cat has been allowed to reclaim its rightful place in the store — with pictures showing it lounging by the self-service checkouts. Th Co-op have been approached for comment.
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
When stars say yes: 4 times celebrities made matric dance dreams come true
South Africa has seen a growing and heartwarming trend of celebrities showing up at matric dances — not as performers but as dates, chaperones and dream-makers. What used to be a formal farewell to high school has become a cultural phenomenon full of glitz, glam and sometimes a touch of stardom. The latest star to step into the matric dance spotlight is Grammy Award-winner Tyla, who surprised a school and the country by showing up in person for a persistent fan. But she's not the first Mzansi celeb to do so. Here's a look at four unforgettable moments when South African celebrities turned pupils' matric dance dreams into reality: Tyla surprises Mo after a viral campaign Mollwane Madiba, or 'Mo' as he's known on TikTok, had one wish which was to have Tyla, an internationally celebrated pop star, attend his matric dance. For weeks he campaigned online with videos, hashtags such as #MOandTYLAForMD, and even a cardboard cut-out of Tyla dressed in her 2025 Met Gala outfit. His classmates rallied behind him, chanting 'Tyla, obviously!' when asked who Mo would take. At first, there was silence, with many hinting she was busy, hosting the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and prepping her single Is It, but just when hope seemed lost, Tyla did the unthinkable. As her unreleased single played at Mo's matric dance at St Stithians Boys' College in Johannesburg, Tyla walked in with the crowd erupting in excitement — and Mo speechless. 'I came here dateless, I came here with a board of you, but I'm glad you came. It made me happy,' Mo told her in a video posted by 5FM. To which the 23-year-old Grammy award-winner said 'Awww', and gave him a hug with a smile. Lasizwe says 'Yes' on TikTok YouTuber and entertainer Lasizwe Dambuza proved he's more than just a social media star when he responded to a fan's TikTok request earlier this year. 'A few weeks ago, I saw a TikTok of this young lady asking me to be her matric dance partner. So, I said 'yes',' Lasizwe posted on Instagram, with videos of him dressed for the occasion. He arrived with his brother Lungile Dambuza by his side and the group shared a night full of laughter, style and plenty of wholesome content. It was more than just an appearance which was a moment of pure joy and fan connection. Cassper Nyovest pulls up in style In 2023 rapper Cassper helped make a Rustenburg pupil's dream come true when he escorted her to her matric dance at Selly Park Secondary School. In true Cassper fashion, he didn't hold back: the pair arrived in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz Maybach coupe, flanked by two Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons. The moment went viral, not just for the entrance, but for Cassper's genuine gesture. The star, known for his love of luxury vehicles, brought his A-game, as he is known for his impressive multimillion rand car collection, which includes the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600, which costs more than R4m, a Bentley Continental GT V8 valued at more than R5m and a Rolls-Royce Wraith, which costs more than R8m. Maps Maponyane: The ultimate chaperone In 2018 TV personality Maps was asked to chaperone a matric couple to their dance — and he said yes. 'Got to chaperone this beautiful matric dance couple to their dance over the weekend, and we had such a good time,' Maps posted, with photos from the evening. One of the pupils tweeted: 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our matric dance epic. The best night of my young life.' And that wasn't the last time Maps showed up for the youth — in 2019 he accompanied Micheala Laurie, sister of Miss South Africa Liesl Laurie, to her dance, captioning a sweet post: 'I was someone's matric dance date this weekend. Hope you had a memorable day. You looked like a princess.' Once modest school events, matric dances in South Africa have evolved into high-end productions with designer gowns, luxury cars, professional photographers, and now celebrity appearances. From viral TikToks to radio interviews and social media campaigns, pupils are using creativity and courage to connect with their idols. Whether it's Tyla, Lasizwe, Cassper or Maps, these celebrities have proven that saying 'yes' can mean everything to a young person on a night they'll never forget.
