The store’s stock includes tools, hardware, candles, wools, artificial flowers, vases, and photo frames. It also carries Scottish gifts, toys, pictures, and items for birthdays and other celebrations. The store aims to provide practical goods for everyday use as well as items for hobbies, home décor, and occasions. The news comes as the latest opening for the centre after Boot's opened the doors to their new Hearingcare venue on December 22. In addition, work for a new Penny Black shop located in the Clydebank Post Office is ongoing with an opening date due to be announced later this month.

But CalMac has since Tuesday declined to publicly respond to the investigation declared by ministers. Now Holyrood's transport committee convener Edward Mountain is seeking assurances from ministers that the silent ferry operator will co-operate. Video: Holyrood transport committee convener Edward Mountain says he is seeking assurances from ministers that the ferry operator will co-operate. In October, CalMac was awarded a new ferry contract by ministers without a public tender in a decision that could cost taxpayers more than £4 billion over the next decade. The contract, which covers lifeline ferry services to Scotland’s islands, was ratified a few days before it began on October 1 and will run for 10 years.

Business costs are stubbornly high and continuing to climb, placing relentless pressure on small and mid-sized firms across the country. From the introduction of pension auto-enrolment to hikes in the minimum wage and new statutory entitlements, a series of cumulative labour cost increases continues into 2026. Alma advises SMEs that taking proactive steps to manage the rising cost doing businesses must be a priority in the months ahead. “Family-run businesses, high-potential start-ups, and mid-sized firms play a crucial role in the Irish economy. With many SMEs operating within very tight margins, any changes in these costs can have a significant impact on profitability.

Emily Atack looked stunning in new holiday snaps from a getaway with her make-up artist friend after unveiling her transformation over the Christmas period. Taking to her Stories hours before, Emily revealed she was jetting to South Africa for 'a few laughs with Marks & Spencers' as she posed in business class on the place. It comes after a carousel of photos that Emily shared sparked an outrageous reaction from her followers. Just months after the birth Emily revealed she had been inundated with questions about her weight, but had refused to rush back to the gym. Speaking to Jamie Laing on his Great Company podcast in November 2024, Emily shared: 'There's something quite liberating about having a baby.

New Czech Republic manager describes Ireland’s football as ‘simple’ ahead of World Cup playoffThe new Czech Republic manager, Miroslav Koubek, has described the Republic of Ireland as a team that play “simple and straightforward football” ahead of the World Cup playoff. Ireland play the Czech Republic in their World Cup play-off semi-final in Prague on March 26th, in what will be Koubek's first game in charge. The 74-year-old was appointed in December after they sacked Ivan Hašek during qualification following a 2-1 defeat to the Faroe Islands. Speaking ahead of the game in March, Koubek said: "I watched all of Ireland’s qualifying matches, and now I’m halfway through watching Denmark’s performances. Shoukd Ireland qualify for the World Cup, they will be face Mexico, South Korea, and South Africa in the group stages.

Ottoline SpearmanThere are calls for pubs to be allowed later opening times for this summer's World Cup if Ireland qualifies. The winner of the match would face either North Macedonia or Denmark to secure a place in the finals. Speaking on Newstalk, Independent TD for Dublin Bay North Barry Heneghan said that later opening times are a no-brainer, as if Ireland qualifies, many of the matches would be in the middle of the night. Mr Heneghan proposed this to the justice minister in a parliamentary question, but has yet to receive a response. A spokesperson for the Vinter's Federation of Ireland told the Irish Examiner that major sporting events bring a "much-needed boost to trade”“Allowing flexibility around opening hours for World Cup matches would recognise that reality and help make the most of what would be a significant national occasion,” they said.

Oladapo was back in the dock at Glasgow Sheriff Court five years after being convicted of scamming vulnerable women on the internet. The trial previously heard that Oladapo woke the boy up during the night and took him down to the living room. "He then described Oladapo putting his foot on his neck and applied pressure." The boy told the court in his evidence that he felt like he was "going dizzy. Oladapo, in his evidence, accepted asking the boy to kneel and hitting him on the face with a slipper.

The 48-year-old’s film is heavily inspired by the 1935 original The Bride Of Frankenstein and sees actress Jessie Buckley play The Bride and Christian Bale play Frankenstein’s Monster. Gyllenhaal said: “I was at a party, and I saw a man with a tattoo, on his whole forearm of The Bride Of Frankenstein – and it hooked me. “And I went back home, I was doing press in LA and I went back to my hotel room, and I looked her up online… the Elsa Lanchester original, Bride Of Frankenstein, just has this impact the way she looks, something about her is like formidable. “And then I watched the movie, which I hadn’t seen, and I realised she doesn’t speak… here’s this movie called The Bride Of Frankenstein, which is really not in any way about The Bride Of Frankenstein, and yet Elsa Lanchester makes this impact, even though she’s in the movie for three minutes and doesn’t speak. will be released in cinemas in the UK and Ireland from March 6.

Adam Peaty Ramsay and his wife Holly have revealed they are off to Romania for a swimming competition after returning from their Mauritius honeymoon. The couple, who were flying on economy on a commercial flight, said: 'Taking off for Romania @sprintwiththestars, here we come!' The celebrity chef, 59, referred to himself as 'dad' in a comment on Adam's wedding video where the Olympian said he would 'always choose' his new wife Holly. On Adam's wedding video, which he shared on Instagram, Gordon wrote: 'Beautiful words @adamramsaypeaty True Love. In another jibe at the estranged Peaty family, Holly revealed that her parents paid for her and Adam's luxurious honeymoon to Mauritius, saying it was their 'wedding present'.

When left untreated, hypertension can cause heart disease, kidney disease, stroke and dementiaAs many as 445,000 people in Ireland aged 50 and over are living with poorly controlled blood pressure. They either have undiagnosed blood pressure, have been told they have it but are not receiving treatment, or are taking medication but have readings still above recommended targets.

BROTHERS PLAY FOR CASTLEREA SCHOOLWhen Castlerea Community School defeated Roscommon CBS second team in the county school juvenile championship at O'Rourke Park prior to Christmas, playing at centerfield for Castlerea Community School was Ciaran Higgins who had an outstanding game, and he was joined in the second half by his twin brothers, Senan and Odhran who also performed well. CHAIR EXERCISESA 12 week programme of chair exercises will be starting in Frenchpark on Thursday. LINE DANCINGDancing with Mildred Beirne has resumed in Frenchpark Hall on Wednesdays, 7 p.m. for beginners and 8 p.m. for advanced. Santa and Mrs Claus congratulate Mary Waldron who celebrated her birthday at the Kilmovee Active Age Christmas party in Kilmovee Community Centre. ACOUSTIC GUITAR LESSONSNew term of acoustic guitar lessons starting on this Thursday, January 15th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Tibohine Community Centre, ages 6 to 14.

Twenty years sober today: My story of alcohol addiction, relapse and recoverySuzanne Harrington on her long journey with sobriety – and why she has chosen her own path to deal with addiction and griefSuzanne Harrington: ‘As the years went by, my trust in myself went from non-existent to rock solid.’ Photo: Jonathan GoldbergSuzanne Harrington Today at 06:30Twenty years ago on January 16, I rattled into a church basement, unable to make eye contact, and sat in a windowless room surrounded by a random cross section of humanity.

Helen and James McKeon pictured at a Michael English’s church concert in St. Bride’s Church, Ballintubber. Tom and Hannah Flannelly pictured at a Michael English’s church concert in St. Bride’s Church, Ballintubber. Christy Grogan and Nicholas Scanlon pictured at a Michael English’s church concert in St. Bride’s Church, Ballintubber. It is also available from Leo Finnegan (086 1603043) or finneganleo100@gmail.com and from any member of Williamstown Heritage Society. ATHLONE RALLYThe community was very well represented at the hugely successful rally in Athlone on Saturday, held in opposition to the proposed Mercosur trade deal.

“It has no answers for increased insurance costs. Health insurance has surged and travel insurance has also risen (up 4.7%), but the cost of house insurance fell slightly last year by 0.6%, according to the CSO, while car insurance rose 1.4%. “The continued uptick in motor insurance costs is a worry as it is putting many families and young people under severe pressure,” Geraldine Kelly, head of personal lines at brokers Gallagher, said. “Home repair costs also continue to rise, with the cost of services for the maintenance and repair of homes up 3% annually. "If your home is underinsured, you could end up paying a significant portion of the repair costs out of your own pocket.”

Mellisa Reeves, of Faringdon, was convicted of two counts of stalking involving serious alarm or distress of two separate victims between 2024 and 2025 at Oxford Magistrates' Court. The 32-year-old appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, January 15, to be sentenced for the charges, but the hearing was adjourned by the judge. As well as sending abusive messages, attending the victim's address and sending a glitter card to Ms Bevan, the defendant sent a card along with 'chocolate in the form of faeces' with the caption 'Eat s***' to the victim. Addressing Reeves, Judge Ian Pringle KC said: "Please be in no doubt that these offences are very serious, and they had a devastating effect on the people to whom you chose to carry them out." She will be sentenced at the same court on Friday, January 30.