The outlook for gold — as the granddaddy of gold ETFs turns 20
The grandaddy of gold ETFs turns 20. On November 18, 2004, I appeared on the New York Stock Exchange floor and instead of giving my usual report on stock movers,…
Advice | Asking Eric: Friend insists she’s messaging with celebrities online
Dear Eric: My friend has been totally engrossed with messaging celebrities through Telegram. So far, she has been in contact with four musicians. Two of the four have promised to…
How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million
NEW YORK (AP) — Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for…
Banish window condensation with 69p bathroom product used by ice hockey players
Brits are raving about an unusual hack to banish condensation from windows – for just 69p. As the UK braces for the coldest snap of the year, many people will…
Amanda Holden says ‘I’ve got nothing’ as she’s forced to snub husband on wedding anniversary
Amanda Holden revealed she has to snub her husband on their wedding anniversary because she is so slammed in the run-up to Christmas. Speaking on her Heart Radio show, the…
Speeding cop admits causing death of Motherwell mum in fatal crash
A police officer has admitted causing the death of a mum of three who was hit by his speeding van as she walked across a road. PC Jamie Hamill was…
Police cordon off section of Hamilton town centre following ‘medical emergency’
A section of Hamilton town centre has been cordoned off by police following a medical emergency. Police are standing guard outside the Price Kings shop near the Top Cross area…
Christmas lights ‘shambles’ in Scots town as display fails to switch on TWICE
Festive revellers were not exactly tripping the light fantastic in East Kilbride last night as the town’s Christmas light switch-on was branded a “shambles”. Hosts of the council-run event were…
Star of Caledonia planners seek views of Dumfriesshire residents
The trust behind the Star of Caledonia land art sculpture, planned for near Dumfriesshire‘s Famous Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green, has been seeking the public’s views. A company called ekosgen…
Castle Douglas Flower Club members enjoy festive display at their recent meeting
An amazing turnout of Castle Douglas Flower Club members and visitors were welcomed by president Sheila Pook to the November meeting after which she introduced the demonstrator for the evening…