On 15 May 2025, Sky Q faced a major outage affecting thousands of UK customers, with many boxes entering standby mode or freezing. Sky recommended a power cycle to resolve issues. By now, services are reportedly restored, but users still facing problems should attempt the power cycle again or check Sky’s service status page.
The Scottish Government has approved the £43.5 million Flamingo Land resort at Loch Lomond, despite substantial opposition, including over 150,000 objections. The development features hotels, lodges, and a water park and must comply with 49 conditions to ensure sustainability and local employment. Critics call the decision an “anti-democratic outrage.”
Plans for a new multi-million-pound Center Parcs resort in the Scottish Borders have been announced. Located 55 miles from Edinburgh, the development will cover 400 of 1,000 acres owned by the Buccleuch Group and create up to 800 construction jobs and 1,200 permanent jobs, with an investment of £350-400 million.
Heathrow Airport will be closed all day Friday due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation, warning of “significant disruption” for days. Passengers are advised not to travel, with at least 1,351 flights expected to be canceled, potentially affecting flights beyond the airport.
The ‘Greatest Showman’ is being adapted into a major stage show, with auditions in Glasgow for singers and dancers. The production, backed by Disney, is set to debut at Bristol Hippodrome in early 2026. Auditions occur on April 12, 2025, with registration available online.
Demolition of Allt-na-Reigh cottage in Glen Coe, once owned by notorious sex offender Jimmy Savile, has begun. The property, damaged by vandalism and a recent fire, will be replaced with a new four-bedroom home after the current owner obtained planning permission for the project, highlighting the site’s troubled history.
Apple has removed its advanced end-to-end encryption feature for UK customers’ cloud data storage after a government dispute. The Advanced Data Protection tool, which restricts access to data solely to account holders, will no longer be available, allowing potential government access to user messages and data when legally required.
Plans for the Star of Caledonia, a landmark sculpture at the Scotland-England border near Gretna Green, have been revised. The updated design is smaller and includes a visitor centre, with a projected cost of £10 million. The aim is to attract 250,000 visitors each year.