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Scottish Sun
24-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woman, 50, dies in hospital six days after crash on notorious Scots road
Emergency crews rushed to the scene after the alarm was raised around 8.45am on July 18 FATAL SMASH Woman, 50, dies in hospital six days after crash on notorious Scots road A WOMAN has died six days after a two-vehicle road crash on a busy road. The fatal smash happened on the A96 at Newton of Petty near Inverness last week. Advertisement 1 A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash on the A96 Credit: © Emergency crews rushed to the scene after the alarm was raised around 8.45am on July 18. The crash involved a red Vauxhall Corsa and a black Volvo XC60. A 50-year-old woman who was behind the wheel of the Corsa was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. But tragically, she was unable to recover from her injuries and passed away earlier today. Advertisement A woman, aged 74, who was a passenger in the Volvo was also flown by helicopter to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where she remains in a stable condition. A 74-year-old man who was driving the Volvo was rushed to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness and he was later discharged. Sadly, a dog that was travelling in the Vauxhall died at the scene. The busy road was closed as officers investigated the crash and it reopened around 6.30pm. Advertisement Sergeant Ewan Calder said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who has died, and we continue to carry out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash and the events leading up to it. 'We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw the Vauxhall Corsa being driven in the area prior to the collision. Two hikers seriously injured after plunging from cliff at Scots beauty spot 'I would also urge anyone with dash-cam footage or any other information that could assist to contact police.' Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0755 of Friday, 18 July, 2025. Advertisement The incident is the second fatal crash on the A96 in recent days. On Tuesday, Alison Campbell died after the Vauxhall Insignia she was travelling in was involved in a collision with a Ford Transit Tipper van. The 65-year-old, who was the passenger in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Mum banned from flight and forced to miss 50th birthday abroad due to easyJet passport blunder
Plus, what the passport rules actually are PAY UP Mum banned from flight and forced to miss 50th birthday abroad due to easyJet passport blunder Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN missed her 50th birthday celebrations in Paris after easyJet wrongly denied her boarding. Louise McMahon was due to fly from Glasgow to Paris, France with her family for a birthday trip on June 28. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A woman was denied boarding her flight to Paris, France as her passport was apparently out of date Credit: Alamy However, upon reaching bag drop-off, the early years education worker was told she would be unable to travel as her passport was out of date. EasyJet staff told her passport was out of date, despite it actually being valid until September 24, 2025. The confusion comes over two different passport rules that Brits have to follow. According to the foreign travel advice for France, the country follows Schengen area rules and therefore your passport must: "have a 'date of issue' less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago" "have an 'expiry date' at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)" In simple terms, this means that if you travelled to France and arrived there today - your passport must have been issued less than 10 years ago. For example, if your passport was issued August 1, 2015, you would not be able to use it to enter France after August 1, 2025. The rule used to be that before October 1, 2018, when you renewed your passport, any time left on your old passport up to nine months would be rolled over to your new one. This could mean that your new passport would be valid for 10 years and nine months in total. And the three month rule is where your passport must be valid for three months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. What do you need to do to ensure your passport is OK for travel? 3 However, easyJet staff were mistaken and the woman could in fact travel Credit: Alamy For example, if you plan to leave France on August 1, 2025 - your passport must be dated until at least November 1, 2025. Louise told The Independent: "I was told that I missed the travel cut off by three days because I needed 'three months before the 10 years'." Yet this is not true, with the three month rule and the 10-year rule do not have to both be followed separately, although most airlines are not abiding by this. The mum-of-two didn't argue, but told her family to go on without her - which they refused. In total, the value of the family's flights and non-refundable hotel in Paris was £1,975 - which they then missed out on due to the easyJet staff members' mistake. The airline has since apologised to the passenger and reimbursed the family's lost costs and £220 in denied boarding compensation. Louise added: "The whole experience was very upsetting. "I felt I had ruined a trip that we had all looked forward to and spent a lot of money on." An easyJet spokesperson said: "We are very sorry that Ms McMahon was incorrectly denied boarding on her flight from Glasgow to Paris as this is not our policy. "We have raised this with our ground handling partner at Glasgow Airport to ensure action is taken to make sure all their team members are clear on the correct rules. "We have been in touch with Ms McMahon to apologise and reimburse her in full as well as process the compensation she is due, along with a gesture of goodwill for her experience." What are the passport rules? The Sun's Head of Travel Lisa Minot has explained exactly what Brits need to know. "Travellers used to be able to roll over up to nine unused months from their old passport onto a new one. "But post-Brexit, anyone wanting to travel to the EU can no longer rely on those extra months. "In order to travel to the EU, all passports must be no more than 10 years old on the day you arrive in your European destination. "And you'll need at least three months on your passport on the day you head back to the UK. "Figures have shown up to 100,000 holidaymakers a year face being turned away at airports if their passport is more than 10 years old. "The 10-year rule only applies to countries in the European Union but every country may have different rules on what is accepted - some countries like South Africa, for example, insist you have at least six months left on your passport when you travel and a full clear page." There is also a secret rule that mean flight attendants can turn passengers away at the boarding gate. There have been multiple similar cases to Louise's recently, including a couple in January who were banned from boarding flight because of their passport… despite being able to check in.
Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I always get mistaken for a child… people offer me kiddos colouring books – they're stunned when they find out my age
The adult was allegedly offered water and not champagne on the plane CHILD'S PLAY I always get mistaken for a child… people offer me kiddos colouring books – they're stunned when they find out my age Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN who gets ''mistaken for a child'' has left people with their jaws on the floor after revealing her actual age. Beauty buff Darcei, from the US, is currently exploring London with her family - however, the wholesome holiday has left her fuming. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The woman left people gobsmacked after revealing her true age Credit: TIKTOK/@missdarcei 2 The pint-sized beauty is currently travelling with her family and has been mistaken for a child 'at least ten times' in just three days Credit: TIKTOK/@missdarcei The skincare and make-up guru claimed that in just three days, she was allegedly mistaken for a kid a whopping ''ten times''. One such instance, the pint-sized beauty shared in a now-viral video, took place at the airport lounge whilst the brood was waiting to board the plane. ''We meet a person who's on the same plane as us and she turns to me and asks 'Are you done with school already?','' Darcei was stunned. ''As we're getting on the plane, the flight attendant has those bags that you give to eight-year-olds. ''She offers me one of those bags and I said 'No, thank you' because I'm not eight years old.'' As another cabin crew member walks around with a tray of champagne glasses and water, Darcei was shocked that she was only offered the latter - and not the bubbly. However, the troubles only got worse after the jet-setters landed in Paris, France. Patiently waiting in the adults-only line where a machine would scan her passport, the holiday-goer was once again approached by staff who thought she was underage. ''One of the agents comes over and he's like 'Are you over 18?' ''I'm like 'Yes'. He asked me twice - just to make sure.'' I lost 6st with fat jabs but ended up with 'Ozempic face' – I got youthful look back with six make-up tricks In the video, Darcei, who is currently travelling with her cousins, also revealed her true age - which is 33. ''Is it the hair? It's the hair, isn't it?'' wondered Darcei who was rocking two cute French braids, a pair of denim shorts and a baggy light pink T-shirt. Why is turmeric good for anti-ageing? A study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that turmeric and curcumin may help prevent DNA damage and aid in DNA repair. This is promising news for disease prevention and slowing the ageing process. It also: Boosts Collagen Production: Collagen is a protein that maintains the skin's elasticity and firmness. As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles and sagging skin. Turmeric helps stimulate collagen synthesis, thereby promoting firmer and more youthful skin. Improves Skin Health: Turmeric has been shown to improve various skin conditions, such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help soothe the skin, reduce redness, and promote a clearer complexion. 'The face gives baby face' Since being shared online, the rant - posted under the username @missdarcei - has taken the internet by storm, winning Darcei a staggering 2millin views in just one day. After learning her real age, more than 211k people gave the video a like, as a further 6.8k flooded to comments in total disbelief. One said: ''You could be 12 or 30. I have no idea.'' Another chimed in: ''It's the hair, the fit and the height I think.'' Someone else joked: ''your parents know you're recording?'' ''The face gives baby face,'' commented a fourth. ''Girl i'm 28 and yesterday someone asked me if i was my 25 yo brother's MOTHER, your case is better,'' a viewer was mortified.
Scottish Sun
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I had a glow-down after hiding under foundation & drawn-on brows – now people are begging me never to touch makeup again
People reckon she now looks '10 years younger' YOU GLOW GIRL I had a glow-down after hiding under foundation & drawn-on brows – now people are begging me never to touch makeup again A WOMAN has left people open-mouthed after sharing her epic glow-down. In a bid to embrace her natural beauty, Amahle Mgenge ditched her heavy make-up, which included cakey foundation and drawn-on eyebrows. Advertisement 2 The stunner left social media users gobsmacked after sharing her jaw-dropping glow-down Credit: TIKTOK/amahlemgengee 2 People reckon she now looks '10 years younger' Credit: TIKTOK/amahlemgengee And now, the stunner has left people gobsmacked after sharing her before and after look. In a new trend, social media users are sharing their jaw-dropping glow-downs, with many ditching fillers and heavy make-up for a more natural look. There have now been plenty of glow-downs posted online, but it will be pretty challenging to find one more epic than Carla's. A glow-down, similar to the 'clean girl aesthetic' trend, is rooted in the idea of 'less is more'. Advertisement It promotes enhancing natural beauty - rather than covering it up. With a glow-down, out are long hair extensions, colourful fake nails and mega lashes - and in is learning how to take care of your skin to make it look youthful and radiant. Before embarking on her transformation journey, Amahle wore heavy foundation and contour for a defined appearance. She also styled her hair, brushed up and drew on her brows, wore fluttery fake eyelashes and lined her already plump lips with lip liner. Advertisement But after becoming ''hiding behind make-up'' for ''so long'', the young beaut soon realised she had had enough of the aesthetic and decided to give herself a brand new look. Sharing the jaw-dropping transformation online, Amahle showed off what she looked like before, prior to going on a journey to become more confident in her natural appearance. I asked ChatGPT to help me glow up for summer - I did all the tweaks at home myself Seconds later, the young beauty rocked a much more fresh-faced look, showing off her radiant skin and her hair blowing in the wind. Now, Amahle has said goodbye to the cakey foundation and faux lashes, as she shared a selfie after her glow-down. Advertisement Alongside pictures of her after saying goodbye to the mega glam look, Amahle shared: 'I almost forgot how beautiful I look without it [make-up].'' Four ways to give yourself a glowdown Thick fluffly lashes are out, so is the fake tan and long how to have the ultimate glow-down in four steps... The term "glow-down" refers to a woman removing what once was the most popular beauty choices, for a more natural look. Eyelash extensions - Thick, bold "Russian lashes" used to be all the rage, but nowadays, girls are opt for subtle, individual eyelash extensions to lengthen what they already have. Nails - Gone are the long, plastic talons, more women are favouring BIAB or gel manis. Hair colour - Remember when everyone wanted icy white hair? Not anymore! Millions of women are trying to go back to their roots (literally), and have soft blondes, and warm gold tones added to their hair, in a bid to achieve the "old money blonde" look. Makeup - Sculpting your face shape through the art of contouring is no more. Ladies are adding freckles and sweeping blush across cheekbones instead. Social media users gasp The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @amahlemgengee, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed over an astronomical 9million views. Not only this, but it's also racked up 2.6million likes, over 20k comments and more than 85k saves. Social media users were left open-mouthed by Amahle's natural beauty and many eagerly rushed to the comments to express this. Advertisement One viewer said: ''The makeup was self sabotage.'' Another agreed, demanding: ''Don't ever touch it again.'' Meanwhile, someone else thought the glow-down has slashed a decade off her face. ''10 years younger.'' Advertisement ''That's it, you're banned from makeup,'' a fourth chimed in.
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I became obsessed with looking fake – then I had the ultimate glow-down & people say I look 10 years younger
Plus, four easy ways to give yourself a glow-down before summer YOU GLOW GIRL I became obsessed with looking fake – then I had the ultimate glow-down & people say I look 10 years younger A WOMAN has left people with their jaws on the floor after sharing her epic makeover - which they reckon has shaved ten years off her face. Whether it's wearing less make-up, giving up fake tan for good, or doing the very opposite, most of us will change our style and aesthetic at some point in our life. Advertisement 2 The Newcastle lass pictured when she was 18 Credit: TIKTOK/@ 2 Charlo, now nearly 21, has since had all of her lip filler dissolved Credit: TIKTOK/@ However, whilst social media is full of thousands of glow-ups and downs, you mind find it challenging to spot one more fabulous than Charlo's transformation. Similar to the vial ''clean girl aesthetic'', a glow-down is rooted in the idea of ''less is more''. It promotes enhancing natural beauty - rather than covering it up. With a glow-down, out are the hair extensions, fake nails and mega lashes - and in is learning how to take care of your skin to make it radiant. Advertisement Before embarking on her transformation journey, the young woman was sporting mega eyelashes, as well as a huge pout. According to Charlo, from Newcastle, she was ''so obsessed with looking fake'' at the time - and was considering getting even more lip filler. The blonde beauty explained that she struggles with body dysmorphia, which significantly distorts the reflection in the mirror. ''When I start, there is no stopping. My own appearance becomes so distorted in my brain. Advertisement ''In that first video where I'm showing my lips, I was literally sending that to my friend, saying that I wanted them to be bigger. ''I'm not hating on fillers or people who do have fillers, I am hating on my old mindset of wanting to look fake,'' she said in a recent video. Can a £3 Gradual Tan Really Deliver a Sun-Kissed Glow without Streaks or Stained Sheets? However, after changing her appearance to unrecognition, Charlo realised that the fake look simply wasn't for her - and toned it down quite a bit. Sharing the jaw-dropping glow-down on TikTok, where it's since gone viral, the Newcastle lass showed viewers what her face looked like naturally and with less filler. Advertisement ''Don't get me wrong i miss it but how cute is this trend,'' said the stunner who posts under the username @ The clip, which has racked up more than a whopping 4million views in just two days, saw Charlo reveal what she had been hiding all this time. Four ways to give yourself a glowdown Thick fluffly lashes are out, so is the fake tan and long how to have the ultimate glow-down in four steps... The term "glow-down" refers to a woman removing what once was the most popular beauty choices, for a more natural look. Eyelash extensions - Thick, bold "Russian lashes" used to be all the rage, but nowadays, girls are opt for subtle, individual eyelash extensions to lengthen what they already have. Nails - Gone are the long, plastic talons, more women are favouring BIAB or gel manis. Hair colour - Remember when everyone wanted icy white hair? Not anymore! Millions of women are trying to go back to their roots (literally), and have soft blondes, and warm gold tones added to their hair, in a bid to achieve the "old money blonde" look. Makeup - Sculpting your face shape through the art of contouring is no more. Ladies are adding freckles and sweeping blush across cheekbones instead. Now the young woman looks absolutely phenomenal, sporting a natural pout that's filler-free, as well as her real lashes, leaving people gobsmacked. Amazed by the makeover, close to 720k social media users gave the video a like, as a further 761 flooded to comments to share their thoughts. Advertisement One person said: ''so much more beautiful naturally omg.'' ''you look 10 years younger girl,'' someone else told Charlo who was ''only 18'' in the first half of the video. ''It's heart-breaking to see people look completely different when they're already stunning,'' thought another. ''There's not enough oxygen for the gasp i did,'' a fourth chimed in.
