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Metro
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The moment funfair ride comes off the track with children on board
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Families were left shocked after a carnival ride suddenly crashed at an Edinburgh fair. A dad-of-three said his kids are 'very lucky' to have walked out of the Waltzers funfair ride after it appeared to malfunction at the Galactic Carnival Festival in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, last night. Kevin McNulty said he was on the ride with his three children and partner when the 'unthinkable happened.' The car came 'completely off' when the ride was going at 'full pelt' as the kids were enjoying the day out in one car and Kevin and his partner rode in another behind them. On footage captured by the dad-of-three, fairgoers can be first heard laughing and whooping in excitement as the ride spins around. However, the sounds turn into terrified screams when some of the cars crash off the spinning platform and onto the side. A panicked child can be heard yelling 'oh my God, oh my God,' with crying in the background. Kevin wrote on social media how the 'car came completely off and then went flying into our car and then smashed about the place crashing into the side off the track.' He said hurtling cars were 'thankfully' blocked by heavy large speaker 'that they collided with or they would have been through the whole thing and then the ending would have been a completely different story.' Kevin said he 'can't stop thinking about' what could have happened if the equipment had not been there. Pictures he took appear to show nuts and bolts on the floor near the ride in the immediate aftermath of the accident. Kevin claimed that when a male manager arrived, he told the workers to 'get the bolts off the ground before they get pictures,' accusing him of not giving 'a single care' about his children. He said his children are 'very lucky that they managed to get out of this still walking.' Other rides then continued, but the Waltzers was stopped, he said. However, he said he thinks the fair 'should have been shut down for a full inspection.' More Trending Hundreds of people commented after Kevin shared the experience on social media. One person said: 'Horrendous and could have so easily been a different outcome! Shocking.' Another said: 'Thats horrendous hope they are all ok.' We approached Galactic Carnival Edinburgh for a comment. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: 'Extreme risk' of wildfires across Scotland as crews tackle 10-acre blaze MORE: Belford Hospital forced to close all wards after outbreak of Norovirus MORE: VE Day 2025: Map shows the UK landmarks that will be lit up tonight
The Independent
08-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
How to prevent norovirus as hospital tackles virus outbreak
Belford Hospital has restricted new patient admissions and limited visitors due to a norovirus outbreak. This comes amidst a potential second wave of norovirus, with the dominant strain shifting from GII.17 to GII.4. While both strains have similar severity, the shift raises concerns as previous GII.17 infections may not offer immunity to GII.4. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) advises strict hygiene practices, emphasising handwashing as alcohol gels are ineffective against norovirus. Norovirus cases remain high, impacting healthcare settings significantly, and the public is urged to avoid hospitals and care homes if experiencing symptoms.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Scots hospital locks down all wards after outbreak of highly contagious virus
A HOSPITAL has reportedly been locked down as highly contagious virus causes chaos. Belford Hospital in Fort William has been hit by several cases of Norovirus. It's understood that health chiefs have restricted patient visits and are only allowing essential loved ones onto the wards. An NHS Highland spokesperson said: "We have had to close both wards in Belford Hospital to new admissions due to Norovirus." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun. 1
Press and Journal
24-04-2025
- General
- Press and Journal
Tribute: Grandma Chrissie MacEachen the Gaelic singer who taught choir in Lochaber for 26 years
Memories of Chrissie MacEachen have been shared far and wide following the announcement of her death, only a few days short of her 90th birthday. For the past seven years, Chrissie was cared for in a Fife nursing home, surrounded by her family. They said that, almost to the very end, Chrissie was still singing — a lifelong passion and a defining part of who she was. Born on May 3, 1935, she was one of six siblings raised on the family croft at Clachan Mòr in South Uist. The small settlement, situated near the shore of Loch Bee, is known for its traditional crofting lifestyle. A native Gaelic speaker, Chrissie first competed in the Royal National Mòd in Dunoon at the age of nine. From then on, she was a strong supporter of Gaelic singing and promotion of the language. At the age of 15, she left the island to work on the mainland, beginning a career in hospitality. She moved to the Morar area and Chrissie often spoke of her time at the Morar Hotel. At the time it was owned by the family of weather presenter Carol Kirkwood. She loved it there and made many friends that lasted a lifetime. From there, she moved to Glasgow and became part of the Gaelic community in the city. It was while working in Glasgow, at Lauder's Bar, that she met her future husband, Ronald MacEachen. He was a dad to two daughters and Chrissie opened her heart and home to them all. The couple married in Glasgow in August 1968. Ronald worked as a prison officer at Barlinnie and for a few years they stayed in the city. In 1970, the couple moved to Caol, where Chrissie worked in the Bellhaven Ward at the Belford Hospital. She was a care assistant there — a role she loved. But it was through Gaelic music that Chrissie made her most lasting impact. She was a passionate advocate for the language and culture. And she spent more than two decades as the fun-loving yet formidable conductor of the Lochaber Gaelic Junior Choir. She nurtured young singers and tutored adults, instilling in them a pride in Gaelic heritage. Among those she coached were some of the biggest names in traditional music. Among them were members of the Henderson family and broadcaster Eilidh Davis. Under the dedicated leadership of Chrissie, the choir achieved notable success at the Royal National Mòd across Scotland. Individually, Chrissie herself won one of its highest prizes in the Gold Medal in 1982, at the Royal National Mod on Skye. Her performance was described by the audience as 'outstanding' for both Gaelic language and her wonderful singing voice. She was known for her immaculate Highland outfits and her willingness to get her sleeves rolled up and get on with the job of teaching Gaelic to her choristers. Chrissie even fundraised for her choir's outfits and made sure no one was left behind when it came to paying for hotel accommodation. She was loved by her choir members and their parents for helping them learn the language through songs. In 2007, Chrissie was awarded the Freedom of Lochaber in recognition of her services to Gaelic music and culture. The ceremony was performed at the opening night of the Royal National Mod in Fort William on Friday October 12, 2007. In the citation for her award it reads: 'She has dedicated her later years to Gaelic and set up the Lochaber Schools Choir in 1985. 'Since then she has trained the choir as well as solo singers, duettists and those wishing to recite. 'Her dedication and hard work have all been done on a voluntary basis.' At the time, the provost of Lochaber, Councillor Allan Henderson, said: 'My fellow councillors and I unanimously feel that Chrissie MacEachen is a worthy Freeman of Lochaber. 'This prestigious title honours all her hard work, enthusiasm, expertise and commitment. 'And it recognises the important role she has played in promoting excellence in Gaelic music and song in Lochaber over many years.' In 2017, the choir was awarded the Margrat Duncan Memorial Trophy, highlighting their excellence in Gaelic choral performance. She loved the children in her choir as if they were their own, and there is nothing that was too much trouble for her. Children and adults from her family adored her, affectionately calling her Grandma Chrissie. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. Her funeral will take place in Benbecula on May 8. Chrissie MacEachen's legacy endures through the countless individuals she inspired and the rich Gaelic traditions she helped preserve. She is survived by her daughters, four grandsons and several great-grandchildren, whom she loved.
BBC News
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Two injured in crash near Fort William.
A 39-year-old man and 34-year-old woman have been injured following a one-vehicle crash in Toyota Rav4 Excel landed in a ditch near to the Locheilside train junction on the A830 Fort William to Glenfinnan road at about 13:30 on male driver was taken to Belford Hospital in Fort William while the female passenger was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow by air ambulance. The road was closed forabout two and a half hours to allow police to carry out an investigation. Con Gabriel Cameron, of Fort William road policing unit, urged anyone who witnessed the crash or had dashcam footage to get in touch on 101.
