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Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Chain dubbed ‘Scotland's best bakery' that fans say is ‘better than Greggs' to open new Glasgow location
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BELOVED Scottish bakery chain which has been dubbed "better than Greggs" by fans is looking to open another branch in Glasgow. Bayne's has submitted a planning application to Glasgow City Council to transform an empty newsagents into a brand new store. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Bayne's has submitted a planning application to open a brand new store in Glasgow Credit: Tom Farmer 3 The popular bakery chain sells a huge range of sweet treats and tasty baked goods The Fife-based firm had a stronghold in Central Scotland but has been rapidly branching out in recent years. Bosses have been opening new shops and now have 70 across the country. Bayne's delicious baked goods are being sold in Glasgow, Edinburgh, East Lothian, Stirling, Perth, Dundee, Clackmannanshire, Lanarkshire and their home turf in Fife. The popular bakery chain has submitted the planning application in a bid to turn the former convenience store and Post Office at 1612 Great Western Road in Anniesland into one of its bakery branches, The Glasgow Times reports. Bosses have proposed subdividing the property and creating two units. They have proposed for the entrance to get a makeover to feature Bayne's signatire storefront. The bakery would be open from 5.30 to 5.30pm from Monday to Saturday each week, according to documents. The shop would open between 7am and 4.30pm on Sundays. A decision is expected to be made on the plans by Thursday, September 25. Bayne's already has stores in Cardonald, Govan Cross, Possilpark and one in Buchanan Street Bus Station - which had fans joking about "Pie Wars" after it opened next to their biggest rivals in the city. NJ bakery asks customers wearing strong perfume, cologne to use drive-thru John Bayne, joint managing director, believes there are "more opportunities" for growth into areas around Glasgow. It comes as we revealed Bayne's will be opening a DRIVE-THRU in a Scots town. The new Lanarkshire store was approved by planning chiefs. However, some locals were not on board with the plans.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Health
- Scotsman
Here's why we must bring pancreatic cancer out of the shadows
Veronica McBain says businesses looking to make a meaningful difference should consider raising funds and awareness Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Pancreatic cancer is a silent killer. Its early symptoms – fatigue, back pain, unexplained weight loss – are easily mistaken for everyday ailments or dismissed entirely. Tragically, the warning signs often go unnoticed until it's too late. Despite its quiet onset, pancreatic cancer is one of the UK's deadliest cancers. Only eight per cent of those diagnosed survive beyond five years, and just one per cent reach the ten-year mark. It is now the fifth biggest cancer killer and the tenth most common cancer in the UK. These stark statistics underscore the urgency to shine a light on its subtle symptoms and make early diagnosis the norm – not the exception. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Time is of the essence. The vague nature of pancreatic cancer's early signs robs patients of the opportunity for timely, effective treatment. Our mission is to make those symptoms impossible to ignore. Unexplained back pain shouldn't be dismissed – it could be a symptom of pancreatic cancer (Picture: Our commitment is deeply personal. Within our small, dedicated team, several colleagues have lost loved ones to this disease. Their memory drives us and reminds us that behind every statistic is a life and the need to improve outcomes. But our work doesn't happen in a vacuum. Fundraising has never been more challenging. The rising cost of living is squeezing household budgets, and corporate giving is under pressure. Government research funding remains disproportionately focused on higher-profile cancers, leaving pancreatic cancer alarmingly underfunded. In this environment, every donation, every partnership, and every hour of support matters more than ever. That's why we've been building a corporate partnerships programme across Scotland and the wider UK. Businesses increasingly recognise the impact pancreatic cancer has on their teams and families. We offer tailored workplace talks that not only raise awareness, but empower people to act – to speak to their GP when something doesn't feel right. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This week, Fife-based Muir Group is supporting our work through its annual Deer Park Pro-Am Masters tournament. They chose Pancreatic Cancer Action in honour of a colleague's mother who lost her life to the disease – a heartfelt tribute that turns remembrance into impact. Their support spreads awareness across boardrooms and clubhouses, showing how corporate social responsibility can be both strategic and deeply personal. Veronica McBain is Head of Income Generation at Pancreatic Cancer Action With the funds raised, we could invest directly in practical, frontline education. Our accredited training modules equip GPs and pharmacists to ask the right questions when patients present with vague symptoms. As it becomes harder to access GP appointments, pharmacists are increasingly the first point of contact. We support them to recognise red flag signs – like persistent indigestion or unexplained back pain – and escalate referrals quickly. Being a small team gives us agility. We can direct seed funding to promising early-stage research before it attracts wider backing. This early investment helps catalyse new screening approaches and patient-led clinical trials – laying the foundations for breakthroughs that could transform survival rates. At the heart of everything we do is one core belief: awareness saves lives. By bringing pancreatic cancer out of the shadows – raising public understanding, training healthcare professionals, and working alongside forward-thinking businesses – we give people the chance to seek help sooner. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Each conversation, training session, and donation brings us closer to a future where pancreatic cancer is diagnosed earlier, treated more effectively, and survived more often. If your organisation is looking for a meaningful way to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Whether through fundraising, awareness events, or workplace engagement, a corporate partnership with Pancreatic Cancer Action can help save lives – and bring hope to families facing the world's toughest cancer.
STV News
01-08-2025
- Business
- STV News
Alexander Dennis site up for sale amid consultation to close Scottish operations
Alexander Dennis' Falkirk site has been put up for sale as the bus manufacturer consults on proposals to shut Scottish operations. Due to financial concerns, the company is considering moving away from the Larbert location to a single site in Yorkshire, potentially putting 400 jobs at risk. The manufacturers made a 'significant investment' to expand the Falkirk location during 2023 and 2024. The company states although the Larbert location is listed for sale, a 'final decision' is still to be made A spokesperson for Alexander Dennis said: 'This does not represent a foregone conclusion and a final decision has not yet been made. 'We have been honest with stakeholders about the need to address the condition of the Falkirk site for some time, which is why significant investment was made to expand our Larbert site for vehicle manufacturing during 2023 and 2024. 'Alexander Dennis continues to engage with governments in good faith and the company remains committed to exploring all possible outcomes at this time.' STV News Due to financial concerns, the company is considering moving away from the Larbert location to a single site in Yorkshire Fife-based bus manufacturer Greenfold Systems Ltd in Dunfermline has already entered administration and made 81 employees redundant as a knock-on effect of Alexander Dennis' plans to pull out of Scotland. The company employed a total of 90 staff, with nine staying on a short-term basis to complete a customer contract. Finance secretary Shona Robison previously said the Government is committed to looking at 'all viable options' and ministers are working with private bus companies to drum up interest for much-needed orders. She also suggested Alexander Dennis could be forced to pay back money it has been given by the Government's commercial arm Scottish Enterprise for skills and technological development, though it would be for the agency to decide how to proceed. The finance secretary also stressed the issues the Government faces due to UK-wide state aid regulations, which govern the level to which ministers can intervene in private businesses. STV News Alexander Dennis states although the Larbert location is listed for sale, a 'final decision' is still to be made Robison said the Subsidy Control Act does not allow for subsidies which enforce the use of domestically-made goods and services, which would hamper the Scottish Government's efforts to force bus firms to use Alexander Dennis. A UK Government spokesperson said: 'The UK is a global leader in bus manufacturing, and around 60% of buses funded through our zero-emission regional bus programme are being built by UK-based companies, supporting jobs and a greener transport network. 'Alexander Dennis has a strong future in the UK's growing zero-emission bus market. Through the spending review, we have committed £15.6bn to local leaders to boost services and green fleets across the UK. 'We're also giving regional leaders and leading manufacturers a voice on zero-emission plans, through the UK bus manufacturing expert panel, which seeks to put local people at the heart of bus building.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scotsman
31-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
ORA Architects reports strong business growth as care sector demand rises
ORA Architects has reported significant uplift in business performance, growing its turnover by 11% in 2024/25, as the long-standing design and architecture practice strengthens its foothold across the UK's care sector. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Fife-based firm, which has delivered projects across the UK for over 50 years, is also now expanding its team of architects with conservation and Passivhaus expertise. Moving into new headquarters in February this year, the transition reflects a commitment to service excellence and a thriving workplace culture that fosters collaboration – supporting growing demand and a projected 10% growth in the year ahead. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad ORA currently employs 10 staff, with expertise spanning care, education, residential and civic design. The established practice is known for its bespoke care home design work, an area seeing increasing demand and urgency. ORA Architects Demand for high-quality care provision continues to rise across the UK. In England alone, over 400,000 people now live in care homes, supported by a network of more than 15,000 registered providers [1]. With an ageing population and rising acuity of need, the sector is facing mounting pressure to deliver not just more beds, but better ones. In Scotland, similar challenges persist – including a notable drop in the number of adult care homes over the past decade, despite increasing complexity of care. In response, ORA has delivered several high-profile care schemes combining clinical performance with human-centred design across the UK. This includes Red Kite Meadows in Central Bedfordshire, a landmark Passivhaus-standard development of a 72-bed care home, 88 independent living apartments and short-break facilities. The studio has also designed Home of Compassion in Surrey, reimagining a listed building as a luxury care environment for the Caring Homes Group. The uplift in turnover follows a period of strategic transition, following the retirement of the firm's former Senior Partner in March 2024. ORA's client base is made up of almost 90% repeat customers, reflecting its personalised and client-led approach to each project. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Senior Partner David Tibbs said: 'The demand for well-designed care spaces has never been higher – and not just more beds, but better ones. It's about creating environments where residents can feel dignity and comfort, where staff can work effectively, and where buildings are built to last. We're proud to be part of that change. Gary Caudrey, David Tibbs, Graeme Gallagher 'It's been a year of real momentum for us. We've taken stock, refocused and come out stronger, with the work to show for it. I think clients can see that we're not about one size fits all designs or sticking to a set style. Whether we're working on a heritage restoration or a cutting-edge Passivhaus care home, we build each team and each brief from scratch. That's helped us grow steadily without compromising on quality.'
Scotsman
21-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Fife snack business launches new cauliflower chips exclusively in Tesco stores across Scotland.
Scottish healthy snack brand Growers Garden is expanding its popular range of vegetable crisps with the launch of new cauliflower chips, now available exclusively in Tesco stores across Scotland. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Established in 2019, the Fife-based company works closely with farmers across East Scotland, transforming surplus and 'wonky' vegetables into healthy, flavour-packed veggie chips. The brand's commitment to reducing food waste ensures more of Scotland's homegrown produce is put to good use. The new cauliflower chips – on sale now in more than 50 Tesco stores – come in three bold and vibrant flavours: Black Pepper & Lime, Mango Chilli, and Smoky Chorizo. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Marion MacCormick, Chairperson at Growers Garden, said: 'We're delighted to have launched our new cauliflower-based crisps into Tesco Scotland. Our cooperative of Fife farmers came together with a shared aim to reduce waste by turning leftover or misshapen vegetables into something delicious and healthy, adding value to their leftover fresh produce, which is also supplied to Tesco UK wide. Growers Garden's new product is available in Tesco stores across Scotland 'The new flavours offer something a little different, and we're thrilled that Tesco shoppers across Scotland are already getting behind the concept since the range hit shelves this month.' Barry O'Donnell, Buying Manager for Tesco in Scotland, said: 'One of the best parts of my job is supporting local suppliers and helping bring their fantastic products to shelves across the country. Growers Garden is a brilliant example of Scottish innovation. By working hand-in-hand with local farmers, they've created a tasty and nutritious snack that taps into what customers are really looking for - healthier, exciting alternatives to traditional crisps.'
