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Dundee musician’s reconfiguration as Andrew Wasylyk has been one of Scottish music’s more pleasing transformations in recent times, affording the songwriter ample space to open his music up to fresh influences. This new LP is the third in a triptych of records that explores the East Coast of Scotland, reconfiguring…

A study commissioned during lockdown by Maier Sports revealed that Brits are keen to get outdoors and to book an activity holiday.In the survey of 1,740 respondents, 30% said they have taken up a new activity with walking, running, hiking and camping the most popular outdoor choices. Cycling has also become…

In a world where social distancing and remote working is now the norm, it’s understandable that people are also seeking holidays away from the crowds.If you are wanting to go somewhere that’s exclusive - and ultra-luxurious - then you’re in luck.From island buyouts to hiring a whole castle, we pick…

The coronavirus lockdown has left many homeowners longing for a change of scenery - but some buyers are thinking bigger than others for their next move.According to agents, demand for private islands is booming as increasing numbers of Britons seek solitude and safety during the pandemic. Farhad Vladi, founder of Vladi Private Islands,…

GEORGE TOWN: The family of Annapuranee Jenkins (pix), who went missing in Penang three years ago, have sent their DNA samples to the police after some of the Aussie woman’s personal belongings and skeletal remains were found here earlier this year. Her son Steven confirmed that the DNA sampling was…

Royal Bank of Scotland has announced the launch of a new, innovative payments service in Scotland. ‘Tyl’ is designed to make it easier for small business customers across the country to receive payments and manage cash flow during COVID-19 and beyond. Tyl is a point-of-sale card payments solution that enables…

Image copyright EPA Image caption Sir Keir Starmer was elected Labour leader in April A new leader and the end of Brexit as an election issue will not be enough for Labour to win back power, a review of the party's 2019 defeat has warned.The Labour Together project says the…

British Cycling has announced the next phase of how it plans to reintroduce all sanctioned cycling activities in England, including coaching and group activity beginning to return from today. It has also revealed that the next stage of its six-step programme to resume all activities, entitled British Cycling: The Way…

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Izabella Scott June 16, 2020 Olga Deterding was so rich that when her red Bentley broke down on the London Road, she left it on the shoulder for anyone to claim. Then she tipped off a gossip columnist, as was her habit, explaining exactly where to find the car, and even…