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Miracle baby for Scots mum just months after finishing gruelling cancer treatment

4 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Nicholas Malizia |Jackie Grant

"After treatment for cancer, I didn’t even know if I’d be able to have another child"A young mum who found out she was pregnant with her miracle baby just months after finishing treatment for cancer. And Nikki Milligan, 31, was guest of honour at Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life Pretty Muddy Edinburgh today. She joined her partner Jason McFarlane and their daughters Zoe, six, and Abbie, one, sounding the starter horn to send 1,500 people on a 5k mud-splattered obstacle course in The Meadows.
Stabbing on Scots street as man rushed to hospital with serious injuries

5 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kieran Webster |Jackie Grant

Police say the 42-year-old victim is in a serious conditionA man is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed in a Glasgow street. Police were called to Albert Drive in Pollokshields around 2.30pm on Saturday after reports of a disturbance and serious assault. Images from the scene show a pavement at the corner of Darnley Street and Albert Drive sealed off by police as officers stand guard. Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.
Music fans will flock to family-friendly Eden Festival this weekend

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Jackie Grant

This year’s headliners are London two-piece Bob Vylan and a cornerstone of Detroit Hip-Hop, legendary rappers Slum Village. One of Scotland’s most popular family-friendly music events, the Eden Festival, will get under way at Raehills Meadows, Johnstonebridge, on Friday. Running through to Sunday, the festival has more than 250 acts across 10 stages, and this year’s headliners are London two-piece Bob Vylan and a cornerstone of Detroit Hip-Hop, legendary rappers Slum Village.
Robbie Williams fans trapped in huge crowds leaving Edinburgh gig

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Cara Blackhall |Jackie Grant

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Robbie Williams fans trapped in huge crowds leaving Edinburgh gig

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Cara Blackhall |Jackie Grant

Despite being blown away by the Rock DJ star, some vowed “never again” after being trapped in huge throngs of people as the show ended. Tens of thousands of fans flocked to Murrayfield on Saturday night as Robbie Williams kicked off his Britpop tour in Edinburgh. But despite being blown away by the Rock DJ star’s gig, some vowed “never again” after being trapped in huge crowds as the show ended.
Record numbers turn out for Aberdeen's Kiltwalk

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Jackie Grant

A record breaking 6,000 people strode out on two routes to Duthie Park in the city, raising more than £1.2 million in donations for 500 charities. The streets of Aberdeen turned tartan today as thousands took part in this year’s Kiltwalk. A record breaking 6,000 people strode out on two routes to Duthie Park in the city, raising more than £1.2 million in donations for 500 charities.
Scots property set on fire as cops appeal for information

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Jackie Grant

Around 11.25pm on Saturday, emergency services received a report of a fire at a property in the Kilbarchan Road area of Bridge of WeirPolice are appealing for witnesses after a wilful fire raising in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. Around 11.25pm on Saturday, emergency services received a report of a fire at a property in the Kilbarchan Road area. The fire was extinguished by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and enquiries are ongoing.
Fed-up Edinburgh residents have had enough of 'party' Airbnb

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Jacob Farr |Jackie Grant

One neighbour said: "People are going at all hours of the night and there is no real soundproofing despite the owner making modifications. It is ridiculous. He cannot get away with this."Fed-up residents who live near an Airbnb that was suspended from the site because of problem parties, are furious that it’s up for rent again. The flat in the Faulburn area of Edinburgh is the only known short term let (STL) in the block.
Scots grandfather completes incredible 200-mile cycling fundraiser

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Jonathan Blackburn |Jackie Grant

Robert ‘Uncle Bob’ Taylor has taken on the task of raising cash for The Benevolent Society of Scotland every year since 1985. A SUPER-FIT Scots grandfather has has just clocked up another 200-miles on his bike for charity. Robert ‘Uncle Bob’ Taylor recently completed his 40th annual challenge around the Italian hills of Tuscany at the age of 80. Glasgow man Bob has taken on the task of raising cash for The Benevolent Society of Scotland every year since 1985.
Scots 'butterfly girl' opens up on daily struggle with painful rare skin condition

1 month ago | msn.com | Jackie Grant

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