Family gives £50m to good causes

From humble beginnings in a wooden hut in Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland,UK, A.T. May grew into one of the UK's leading travel agencies. The cash from the sale of the business is being used to support charities."One of Scotland's richest families has donated £50m to a...

Althorp opens for free on Diana anniversary

EARL Spencer's Althorp House and grounds will open its doors for free on the tenth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Earl's estate confirmed that it will mark the anniversary with a special free opening,...

Big tent ban for elderly elephant

"Big tent ban for elderly elephantThe last touring elephant in Britain has been banned from the big tent in Ayrshire after animal campaigners raised objections. Anne, who is aged 54 and suffers from arthritis, is...

Prestigious Award For Looking Beyond Bricks And Mortar

"THE housing association who are redeveloping the Vineburgh area of Irvine in partnership with North Ayrshire Council have won a top regeneration award for the second year running. Cunninghame Housing Association picked up the Jubilee Award at the fifth annual Scottish...

HEART HAS BEEN RIPPED OUT OF VILLAGE

"MEMBERS of an ancient bowling club burst into tears as their green was ripped apart by a giant digger. The farce unfolded in Rankinston, scene of a long-running bitter battle between bowlers and their landlord. And things turned ugly this week as landowner Nicola Brown...

Burns House Museum Mauchline

Burns House Museum Mauchline. It was a room in this wee hoose in 1788 that Robert Burns and his new wife Jean Armour began married life. That very room today forms part of the Burns House...

'' Internet Phishing Scams ''

UPDATE 9th March 2007If your a victim of an Internet Phishing or Telemarketing Scam then this is where you go to report it... How to report a Phishing Email or Telemarketing Scam  Here are some examples of...

ePetition Restrictions - Photography in Public Places

''Here's your chance to vote against yet another new law, which would stop you taking photos in a public place. I expect its another new money making scheme of charging you for a license, or is it a mistake or...

Petrol misery at the pumps

''The suspected contaminated fuel was allegedly sold by some service stations, including supermarket chains Tescos and Morrisons, mainly in the southeast of England. My sympathy goes out to the drivers who...

'Please Help these Special Children'

''My heart goes out to these Special People, they really do deserve a better chance in life. They are disadvantaged from birth. They are segregated and moved to other districts and due to this they have no friends....

Beacon

''How would you like this magnificent landmark in your front garden? If this was in my garden I would want to put an ornamental stainless steel attractive fencing around it. I would replace any broken panes of glass...

Hunt For Lost Bonnie Prince Charlie Gold.

''They may be looking in the wrong place as Whittlebury woods near Towcester is also a likely hiding place. Local story has it, that the gold was stolen and on their way to Towcester Park street mint they were...

New housing share scheme for key workers - RG12 9TU

WANNABE homeowners in Bracknell struggling to get a foot on the property ladder are to receive a massive boost from the Government. The town is one of six in the South East chosen as the first in the country for a...

Experts invited to Tender on Racecourse

''Here is your chance for something good to be made in this wonderful open 118 acres space, located in the heart of Northampton. The home of the Northampton Balloon Festival and countless other sporting activities....

Barony St. John's Church

A Kirk with a view. There can't be too many Kirks that offer the congregation a view of the sea walking out the front door. That's the scene at the waterfront here in Ardrossan, certainly when the wind isn't howling or the spray is washing the front door steps! More...

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