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2 days ago |
news.stv.tv | Amie Flett |Christina O'Neill
An 11-year-old schoolgirl from Edinburgh is enjoying a taste of internet fame after one of her TikTok videos was shared by Khloé Kardashian. Carly and her dad, Ryan, have racked up millions of views for their light-hearted comedy and cooking clips – some have even called Carly “the next Alison Hammond.”It all started during lockdown, when the Pilton pair began filming sketches at home. “Through lockdown we started making videos in the house, like dances, sketches,” said Carly.
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5 days ago |
news.stv.tv | Amie Flett
Paracetamol is a go-to painkiller. However, it’s made from the same type of oil you put in your car, meaning its production can be harmful for the environment. Now, researchers at Edinburgh University have discovered a way to use plastic waste to make a key ingredient in paracetamol and believe it could revolutionise the medicine manufacturing industry.
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1 week ago |
news.stv.tv | Amie Flett
There’s a call to future-proof public libraries in Scotland as almost 100 of the community spaces have closed since 2008. The National Library of Scotland is launching an exhibition celebrating libraries and the part they play in their communities, while also reflecting on those that have come under threat over the last few years.
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1 week ago |
news.stv.tv | Amie Flett
Youngsters in Edinburgh have been taking on the role of broadcasters as part of an initiative aimed at educating pupils about the dangers of underage drinking. They’ve been producing their own reports to raise awareness among their peers about the risks of alcohol. It comes as incidents of youth violence and anti-social behaviour have increased across the city – which police say are often linked to alcohol. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News
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2 weeks ago |
news.stv.tv | Amie Flett
An Edinburgh shop that has served customers for more than 40 years is set to close this summer. Ali’s Cave describes itself as a one-stop shop for everyday household items and DIY products. Despite surviving a recession, the Covid pandemic and years of the cost of living crisis, the Edinburgh institution has made the decision to close in August. Anwar Ulhaq opened the Lothian Road shop with his brothers in 1988 after seven successful years of trade on Edinburgh’s South Bridge.
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