The stabbing of an off-duty Met police officer, a banker shot dead on his doorstep in Scotland and a woman found beaten to death in Doncaster are among the shocking unsolved cases. The victims’ ages range from missing 14-year-old Sarah Benford, who is believed to have been murdered, to 69-year-old Nora Tait. Unsolved murders include … Read more
Whittingehame House in East Lothian, set in over 16 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland, was completed around 1817 for the Balfour family by the architect Sir Robert Smirke, who designed the main facade of the British Museum in London. The mansion has a fascinating history. It is an A-list and has played host to … Read more
The advice follows initial guidance published on 30 May 2022 and will help people take care of themselves and protect others during their isolation period by reducing the risk of spreading the infection. Household members are at highest risk of becoming infected from a case in their home. The new guidance advises people with monkeypox … Read more
“Absolutely not.” I didn’t hold back for my partner Dan or the real estate agent. “But look at the four-space garage!” Dan said. “This is my dream house.” We were standing in front of the aluminum-walled farmhouse in downtown Brockville, a small one-and-a-half-story cottage, and far from renting an apartment in a Victorian semi-detached house … Read more
Jun 9, 2022 1:42 p.m The man asked the internet for advice (archive image). Image: Getty A man has spoken of his irritation after his neighbors demanded to use his swimming pool. An anonymous man has asked for advice after his neighbors demanded he let them use the pool in his back garden. Listen Global … Read more
Drought stress… we all feel it: dirty cars, fallow fields, hurried rain showers, brown lawns and now our landscape trees are suffering too. Without trees, our ecosystem changes, creating a hotter valley with less oxygen, wildlife, privacy and beauty. Because trees are also a valuable investment of money and time, trees should be preferred when … Read more
Of all native food crops, tomatoes are number one – our number one choice according to most polls. Nothing beats that first bite of a sun-warmed tomato from your garden. What a joy it is to say, “I grew these myself!” There is a place for tomatoes on a farm or patio. let’s grow Paul … Read more
The humble doormat is one of those essential things that we don’t really pay much attention to. But it is an important addition to our homes, keeping floors clean and helping to leave mud on the door. The best floor mats are strong and durable, doing the obvious job of keeping our shoes clean. We’ve … Read more
As we move into the summer months, many Scots are looking to improve their gardens or expand their property. However, before you start installing a new garden shed, fence or greenhouse, you should first check whether planning permission is required or not. After an East Lothian family was ordered by local authority to demolish extensions … Read more
The former Game of Thrones wig and make-up expert will also train the film industry’s crew at her studio in Newtownards At the age of 72, Patricia Strong has started a new company at Ards Business Hub to train new screen industry workers and provide wigs for people affected by hair loss. The hairstylist and … Read more