All morning at Source Towers, we’ve been complaining. It’s cold. It’s wet. It’s getting dark earlier and earlier. Strictly is back on the telly. At least three of us are coughing and sneezing – yep, autumn is here! As we’ve been reminded, autumn often brings something with it a succession of coughs, sneezes and sniffles.… Continue reading Surviving cold and flu season
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REVIEW: Bridget Jones’s Baby
Dir: Sharon Maguire Certificate: 15 Release date: 16 September 2016 As far as Brit rom-coms go, Bridget Jones’s Diary is a true icon. The 2001 hit, based on the Helen Fielding novel of the same name, was a worldwide success, with its follow-up, The Edge of Reason, also proving popular with cinema-goers. But when a… Continue reading REVIEW: Bridget Jones’s Baby
How I become a videographer: Lewis Notarangelo
When it comes to cool careers, shooting and editing videos has to up there, right? Lewis Notarangelo has worked with a range of clients including Nairns Oatcakes, Lothian Buses, Scotrail, STV and Arran Brewery. Here’s how he landed his dream job… Lewis Notarangelo Twitter:@lewisnotty Instagram:@lewisnotty How did you become a videographer? Media has always been… Continue reading How I become a videographer: Lewis Notarangelo
#MondayMeals: Fearne Cotton’s Sri Lankan vegetable curry
Many moons ago, before Rex and Honey came along, Jesse and I went on a far-flung adventure to Sri Lanka. It is such a vibrant country where the people smile from the heart and the food is made with care. On the entire trip, there wasn’t a dish I didn’t love. This curry is inspired by… Continue reading #MondayMeals: Fearne Cotton’s Sri Lankan vegetable curry
Famous Rejection Letters
What do U2, JK Rowling and Tim Burton all have in common? Rejection, of course! They may be among the world’s most talented, successful and famous individuals, but they aren’t immune to having their dreams brutally crushed by total strangers. Thankfully, now that they spend their free time swimming in their own money, these celebrity near-failures… Continue reading Famous Rejection Letters
Scottish Teenage Book Prize nominees share their top reads
Today, the shortlist for the Scottish Teenage Book Trust was announced, with Keith Gray’s The Last Soldier, Joan Lennon’s Silver Skin and Claire McFall’s Black Cairn Point all making the cut. Want to get involved? Grab the books and get reading! You can then register to vote online, and have your say in who you think deserves the… Continue reading Scottish Teenage Book Prize nominees share their top reads
#REFUGENES: What do refugees look like?
Dawn O’Porter’s new campaign asks members of British public: ‘Do you have refugenes?’ What do you think refugees look like? Do they look helpless? Malnourished? Suspicious? Different? Turns out they look just look like you and me. Sometimes, as Dawn O’Porter’s new campaign points out, they even look like celebrities. Stars from the worlds of… Continue reading #REFUGENES: What do refugees look like?
Money Hacks: Here’s how to save money now
Each year we hear more and more scary reports about young people struggling to manage their money. The latest found that more than a third of young people have debts of almost £3,000 and experience significant concerns about cash. The survey, that questioned over 2000 people aged 18 to 24, found that they borrowed using credit… Continue reading Money Hacks: Here’s how to save money now
#MondayMeals: Madeleine Shaw’s Panfried Trout
The sweetness of the apple really goes well with this strong-flavoured fish, but if you can’t find trout fillets you could use salmon instead. Although capers are known to be high in sodium, they add an extra burst of flavour, which is just what fish needs. serves 2 1 cucumber, peeled, halved and cut into ½cm semicircles 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp… Continue reading #MondayMeals: Madeleine Shaw’s Panfried Trout