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A team of volunteers who helped find the body of a Scots dad killed in a fishing accident have received a ‘game-changing’ search device. The family of Greig Stoddart, who died on Christmas Eve, gathered at Gartmorn Dam, Alloa, on Saturday to watch as the AquaEye kit was formally presented to Beneath the Surface.

A man has been charged after a capsized boat left one person dead.

Bob Mortimer has revealed that he saw a white light at the end of a tunnel while undergoing hearth surgery.The Gone Fishing star, who rose to fame as part of a comedy double act with Vic Reeves (real name Jim Moir) in the ’90s, underwent triple heart bypass surgery in 2015 after it was discovered that 95 per cent of his arteries were blocked.Speaking on Kathy Burke’s Where There’s A Will, There’s A Wake podcast, Mortimer admitted that seeing the white light made him believe in life after death.“I did see the light at the end of the tunnel. I experienced going towards the light and feeling happier than I have ever felt, ever.”He continued: “It was quite extraordinary, and then I woke up a day later and I was OK.

A popular Northern Quarter pub and boutique hotel has reopened its doors after a huge £200,000 investment featuring new booth seats and a revamped bar.

A number of fish and chip shops in Greater Manchester have been named in the 2024 list of best in the UK. Fry Magazine's 50 Best Fish and Chip Takeaways and 10 Best Fish & Chips Restaurants have been announced.

Hidden in the basement of Bolton Museum is an attraction you won’t find anywhere else in Greater Manchester - and it’s completely free to visit. Beneath the museum is the region’s only public aquarium.

Domino's is launching a brand new £4 meal deal, which customers can expect to see 'in the next couple of weeks'.

The New Year is a time for resolutions to do better and feel better, as many people kick off ambitious diet and fitness goals.

Anglers are being urged not to discard fishing equipment in a bid to protect wildlife.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer When the “Rust” trial began two weeks ago, Mary Carmack-Altwies, the district attorney in Santa Fe, N.M., sent a campaign message to supporters. In it, she made it clear that the case is not just about Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the young armorer who was convicted Wednesday in the 2021 gun accident that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Without naming him, the D.A.

FX has a hit in Shōgun!

Scottish fishermen’s nets are stopping Russian drones from destroying vital services in Ukraine.

Nick Grimshaw has shared that his summer wedding might not happen because he and his fiance keep forgetting to plan it before admitting that he'd rather kids than tying the knot anyway. Former Radio 1 DJ, Nick, announced in January that he wanted to marry his fiance Mesh Henry - full name Meshach Henry - this year ahead of of his milestone 40th birthday in August - but not before going to Glastonbury festival first.

It's estimated that around 10 million people in the UK are living with arthritis, which is a very common condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints.

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has officially opened the 2024 salmon fishing season as part of a ceremony organised by the Nith District Salmon Fishery Board.

Bob Mortimer has given fans an update on his medical status, noting that he is “not very healthy right now”. Mortimer underwent triple heart bypass surgery in 2015 after it was discovered that 95 per cent of his arteries were blocked.The comedian, 64, who rose to fame as part of a comedy double act with Vic Reeves in the ‘90s, also fell ill shortly after the filming of an episode of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing in 2022, forcing him to miss the following episode of the BBC2 show. Furthermore, he confirmed in a recent interview that he has also been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, after having had the condition in his mid-20s.

Fishcakes may be something that you pick up from the supermarket or local takeaway, but why not make them at home too? Besides being something different to try your hand at, making fishcakes from scratch gives you the opportunity to see every ingredient that you’re putting into the final product. If you’re wanting to give it a go, these melt-in-the-middle salmon and cod fishcakes are bursting with flavour and their hidden gooey inside will have kids wanting more. Using Maris Piper potatoes, skinless cod and salmon fillets as well as a hint of nutmeg and parsley, these fishcakes will make your dinner times something to remember.

The best fish and chips takeaways and restaurants in the UK have been crowned at a prestigious award ceremony, and a number of Scottish chippies were recognised.

Many of us who are fans of desi food now know what to expect when we go to a typical Indian restaurant. Often many of the dishes will have a similar taste, as they use the same curry base or 'thurka' as it's natively known.

When life gets busy don't let your diet be the thing that lets you down - why not opt for a speedy meal that's not only full on flavours but also ready in no time at all? This beautiful salmon dish will help you cook your fish delicately with stunning flavours of rich soy sauce, garlic and black pepper for a kick, combined with sweet light brown sugar which will bring decadent caramel flavours to the star of the show. It's the side of well-thought out greens that really brings this meal together though. Most of us consider greens to be the healthy necessity to your main, but actually these pack a real punch, and equally, the flavours work well with any side of veg.The fresh red chilli brings the heat and the pack choi brings a clean, crisp finish to an overall gorgeous family dinner.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor It might seem hard to believe after viewing the series, but “Shōgun” production designer Helen Jarvis had never been to Japan, had never read James Clavell’s nearly 1,200-page novel and she had never before worked on a 10-part TV series when she first came on the FX show. However, she was determined to bring authenticity when it came to her set building, locations and world of feudal Japan in the year 1600.

A teenager has launched a cheeky protest over the state of his town's roads - by fishing in the huge potholes. And now Ben Thornbury hopes the council 'bites' and fills them in.

With the weather looking a little gloomy and wet, there’s nothing we’re craving more than a dish that is sure to keep us warm from the inside out. Luckily, this Thai basil and coconut chicken stew by Ryan Riley hits just the spot thanks to its aromatic taste and nourishing stock.

Wedding bells ring in Kara Killmer‘s final episode on Chicago Fire. A new promo for the Wednesday, February 28 episode features Matt (Jesse Spencer) and Sylvie’s (Kilmer) wedding in a fish store (yes, a fish store).

Celebrities play larger-than-life characters at work, but in their day-to-day lives they really are just like us. That means that they also have fears that they sometimes have to confront.

Jessica Kiang Although it comes from the filmmaking duo behind “Goodnight Mommy” and “The Lodge,” Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala‘s “The Devil’s Bath” is not a horror movie. Its sinister, woodsy atmospherics, where wet leaves mingle with mud and fishscales and menstrual blood, may suggest witchcraft or devil worship.

A baker who makes ultra realistic cupcakes said people thought one of her creations was a 'minging roast dinner' after she posted a picture of it on Facebook. Amy Hirst's cakes have become an online sensation, after she was inspired to start baking as an act of kindness for her pregnant sister.

Hundreds of onlookers were treated to a dazzling spectacle in Perth city centre on Sunday as the region celebrated Chinese New Year.

A family of Vikings is heading out for a drive in Hyundai’s new 2024 Super Bowl commercial!

The top "hidden waterfalls" across the UK have been revealed, and two of them are found in Scotland.