Netflix has increased its subscription prices, affecting all plans. The basic plan with ads rises from £5.99 to £7.99, while the ad-free Standard plan moves from £12.99 to £13.99. The Premium plan increases from £18.99 to £20.99. These changes raise the annual cost for Premium subscribers to nearly £252.
A section of the M8 in Glasgow was closed after a 29-year-old man died following a fall from a bridge. Emergency services arrived around 3am on August 30, declaring him dead at the scene. Traffic is being diverted off the M8 at Junction 11 while investigations continue, causing delays for motorists.
Glasgow city centre has transformed into Gotham City for the filming of The Batman: Part II, attracting pedestrians curious about the changes. Fake snow, police cars, and American-style trucks create an unmistakable atmosphere. With filming primarily on Bothwell Street, excitement grows among fans following sightings of the Batmobile.
The National Lottery is appealing for players in Scotland to dig out their old tickets after revealing that a £1 million Lotto prize still remains unclaimed. The winning ticket was purchased from a retailer in Aberdeenshire for the Lotto draw held on Saturday, August 8. The lucky ticket matched five of the main numbers plus […]
Parcel delivery firms including Royal Mail, Evri and DPD could soon face new Government regulations. Facing backlash from customers, the firms are being tasked to find better ways to track and ensure parcels are delivered to the correct address or customer. A new petition submitted to Parliament is calling for tougher rules to ensure customers […]
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is to stand down to become a minister in Andy Burnham’s new government. It means Sarwar would also have to leave the Scottish Parliament and his leader role taking up a seat in the House of Lords. It is thought that Prime Minister Burnham will appoint him as a business […]
A major fire erupted early Thursday morning in the former Debenhams building on Princes Street, Edinburgh, causing thick smoke across the city and disrupting public transport. Firefighters battled the flames, while onlookers gathered nearby. The building was slated for redevelopment into a new hotel. No injuries have been reported, and the cause remains unknown.
The UK plans to introduce a generational tobacco ban, prohibiting those born after 2008 from smoking, aiming for a smoke-free population within a generation. Pending Royal assent, the legislation will also restrict vaping around children and in certain public spaces, as smoking continues to contribute to around 80,000 annual deaths.