Latest news with #EdinburghLive
Wales Online
44 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly's Anton du Beke issues apology as he drops show 'spoiler'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke swiftly offered an apology after revealing a Celebrity Gogglebox "spoiler". The former professional dancer, 58, is set to feature on the celebrity edition of Channel 4's popular programme, which first aired in 2013, with his fellow Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood. Before his appearance on the show tonight (June 20), Anton joined This Morning's Friday episode, chatting with presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, reports Edinburgh Live. Anton began by announcing, "Gogglebox tonight with Craig Revel Horwood." Alison expressed her enthusiasm for their upcoming stint, responding, "Brilliant. That's going to be great." However, the Strictly Judge let slip a "spoiler" as he disclosed: "Can I say this out loud? We had to talk about Love Island for a bit. We watched a bit of Love Island. Can I say that? Is that a spoiler?". (Image: ITV) Alison suggested, "You probably did, and you're probably going to get in trouble for this." Anton interjected: "I'm probably going to get in trouble. Apologies to Channel 4," prompting Alison to quip, "Thank you for the exclusive." Anton added: "We had a little bit of that (Love Island) and other stuff." Dermot was curious about which residence they chose for filming. Yet, revealing another behind-the-scenes "secret," Anton confessed: "Oh, right, no, we went to a place. I thought.." Before he could complete his thought, Alison chimed in with: "So you had a pretend one (house)." To which Anton agreed: "Yeah." The studio erupted in laughter as Dermot concluded the segment imitating the Gogglebox narrator. (Image: Strictly Come Dancing Live Instagram) The blockbuster spin-off will feature Anton and Craig sharing their humorous take on the week's television highlights comfortably from their couches. Having collaborated for over two decades, the duo joined the inaugural series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2004 and have paired up on the dance circuit even prior to that. They are set to grace Celebrity Gogglebox next to the recent addition Vernon Kay, who is Tess Daly's husband and a fellow Strictly veteran. Anton couldn't contain his enthusiasm, saying: "I'm super excited to be swapping the judges' chair for a comfy sofa! Sitting down with my dear friend and fellow Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood to enjoy a bit of telly on this new series of Gogglebox."
Edinburgh Live
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh motorists in huge queues again due to crash near Royal Highland Show
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Edinburgh motorists are facing delays once again on the second day of the Royal Highland Show due to a crash near the ground. A collision has restricted the A8 just after Ratho Station with tailbacks forming on nearby routes on the second day of the annual event. Traffic Scotland urged those using the A8 Glasgow Road eastbound to use an alternative route if possible as it is currently blocked on approach to the Royal Highland Show west car park. They said: "Royal Highland Show - Congestion Update #A8 Glasgow Road eastbound is partially blocked on approach to the RHS WEST car park. "Please use alternative route, if at all possible. Delay from #M8 Livingston to RHS is approx 17 mins." It comes after major delays were reported on the same routes on Thursday with Lothian issuing service alerts for buses serving the A8 and A89. On Friday, June 20, Scottish City Link wrote: "SERVICE UPDATE: Expect delays of up to 60 mins on services to/from Edinburgh due to the Highland Show at Ingliston. "Affected routes: 900, 902, 909, AIR. Tickets valid on all services that day. #CitylinkUpdate."
Edinburgh Live
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Oasis slammed for announcement as 'frustrated' fans say the same thing
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Oasis has released free tickets to pop-up merch stores across the UK ahead of their tour, but many disappointed fans have the same complaint. Stores offering a limited run of clothing, vinyl and accessories will be opening in across the UK. The first shop opens in Manchester from June 20 to July 27, with more set to follow in Edinburgh, Cardiff, London, Birmingham, and Dublin. Admission to the fan stores are free but require e-tickets, reports Birmingham Live. A link shared on the band's official X page directed fans to a page where they could select a store and see available dates before picking a 30-minute time slot. Up to four tickets could be reserved. Many fans were excited about getting new merchandise ahead of the Oasis Live '25 tour but others were frustrated at the lack of venues. One said: "Do this in South America!" Another asked: "Will there be special pop up shops for North America, Asia and South America?" Another annoyed fan commented: "Do Oasis even know they have fans outside the UK? Like, in actual Europe?" A fourth claimed: "Yeah you hate Europe though." "Do one in Italy, I'm begging," another desperate fan posted. Cecilia said: "Will pop ups happen in Canada?"
Daily Record
18 hours ago
- General
- Daily Record
Scots soldier who lost eye during training opens up on 'daunting' experience
Steven Williams, 42, from Edinburgh, was forced to leave the Army in 2011 after a sharp tree branch snapped back into his face during field training in Nairobi. A Scots soldier who lost an eye during a patrol in Kenya is hoping to inspire others by taking on a gruelling series of Kiltwalks. Steven Williams is raising awareness for veterans with sight loss after he was discharged from the army in 2011 after a branch snapped back in his face in Nairobi. At first, he shrugged it off as there was 'blood". However, by the morning, he was blind in one eye. After flying home to Edinburgh, he underwent 12 operations before doctors gave him the heartbreaking choice - undergo further treatment or remove his eye. He made the difficult decision to have the operation in May of 2011 and was soon informed he was 'no longer fit to serve', reports Edinburgh Live. Steven admits he soon felt he had lost 'his job and purpose, and felt completely lost.' He sought help from Sight Scotland Veterans, which he hailed as 'invaluable'. Now, he's taking part in four Kilt Walks this year in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee alongside his partner. They're looking to highlight the work of Sight Scotland Veterans. Recalling his time in the army, Steven said: 'I served ten years in the Army, starting with the Royal Scots. I did a couple of tours in Iraq and each one was completely different. "The first was intense combat, modern day warfare. The second was more about training the Iraqi Army to be self-sufficient and allow the British Armed Forces to leave. There were some hairy moments along the way, we got blown up by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the back of a FV510 Warrior, an armoured vehicle, during one patrol down 'Route Irish' which is a 7.5mile stretch from the Green Zone to Baghdad's International Airport. "The FV510 Warrior was immobilised when an IED detonated at the front, striking the engine, if it hadn't, I wouldn't be here to tell the story. Our training automatically kicked in and we secured the site but thankfully there was no secondary fire." Steven heard that The Black Watch were seeking a 30-man platoon from Scottish regiments for an upcoming deployment in Afghanistan. Admitting that he was 'naively feeling invincible', he volunteered. Part of the training was in Kenya. He recalled: "After four weeks in the field near Nairobi, a branch snapped back during a patrol and struck me in the eye. There was no blood, and you couldn't really stop, so I kept going, but by morning I couldn't see. "I was CASEVAC (casualty evacuated) from the field and taken to hospital in Nairobi where they removed part of the thorn. I flew back with a field doctor having drops put in my eye every fifteen minutes during a ten-hour flight. 'Back in the UK, and I remember being in Heathrow and I was still wearing my dusty and dirty camouflage clothing, and the field doctor went into one of those fancy designer shops and bought some 'civvy' clothes. I went to Moorfields Eye Hospital in London to stabilise my eye and I was transferred to Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre for a week before returning to my unit in Edinburgh. I still had the eye, but I had no central vision." Doctors 'didn't know what to do' following dozens of treatments, and after two years of being unable to serve, Steven felt he was ready to leave the army. Although admits it was 'daunting'. He continued: "Things got extremely hard. I started to feel sorry for myself and I didn't know what to do. I essentially lost my eye, my job, my purpose, and I felt completely lost. "It was around this time I started to get help from Sight Scotland Veterans and my independent living worker in Midlothian was amazing. She supported not just me, but also my partner and our children. That meant the world, because when a veteran loses their sight, the whole family is affected. Until I had my eye removed, people didn't even understand that I was injured. It was invisible, and that made it even harder to deal with. "I was fitted with a prosthetic eye, but it was so uncomfortable, and I was told I would need yet another operation on my eye lids and I couldn't face it. So, I spoke with my family, and we all agreed that if I was OK with how I looked (without the prosthetic eye), I didn't need it." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Steven is not legally classified as sight-impaired, but says his sight loss affects him every day. He struggles walking downstairs, judging distances or noticing things from the side. He's also 'constantly worries' about bumping into things. Steven says he's spent ten years 'pretending he doesn't have sight loss'. He added: "Over time, I've tried to be a bit kinder to myself. The support I received from Sight Scotland Veterans was invaluable. "They encouraged me to get involved with the community again. I started by volunteering to coach my son's football team. That led me to the Lothian Veterans Centre where, after seven months of volunteering, I was offered a part-time job as an employability officer. "Eventually, I became the operations Manager for four years. It was a rewarding but demanding role, often supporting people in crisis such as facing job loss, homelessness, or struggling with their mental or physical health. "I was regularly contacted out of hours, even on Christmas Day, and often neglected my own wellbeing. All this time I wasn't dealing with my own sight loss, and my mental health began to suffer. Throughout this time Sight Scotland Veterans remained a constant support." Steven realised he 'needed a break', and began exploring mindfulness and yoga. He found a role with Sight Scotland Veterans, and began helping veterans rebuild their lives after the pandemic. Since then, he's started a new role as an independent living worker. He added: "I thoroughly enjoy helping veterans live as independently as possible and reconnect with their communities. "I know first-hand how vital this support is, especially for those experiencing sight loss for the first time or facing significant changes."
Edinburgh Live
19 hours ago
- General
- Edinburgh Live
Busy Edinburgh pavement taped off as fire crews race to West End incident
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Edinburgh fire crews blocked off a West End pavement on Thursday evening amid an emergency incident. On June 19, firefighters raced to Morrison Street after being made aware of an electrical fire under the pavement. They were made aware around 6.30pm and are still in attendance. One appliance was sent to the incident. The pavement has been blocked off to pedestrians while investigations are carried out. In images shared with Edinburgh Live, around four firefighters are pictured at the scene. One concerned passer-by said: "I walked past around 7.10pm and noticed the area is closed off. I couldn't see what was going on in the building or any flames." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. A spokesperson for Scottish Fire and Rescue said: "We were made aware of an electrical fire under the pavement at Morrison Street. "We are waiting on Scottish power arriving. One appliance is at the scene and we are still in attendance. "We were made aware at 6.31pm."
