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Glasgow Times
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Huge queue pictured outside new Glasgow pizza spot
Punters lined up in the rain to be the first to try the menu at Detroit Crusts on Fenwick Road in the city's Southside. The eatery officially welcomed customers through its doors from 4pm on Tuesday, July 15. To celebrate the occasion, the team gave away 100 free pizzas to the first 100 people in line. READ NEXT: Partick Thistle say trial to sell alcohol at Firhill 'went well' A video posted to Detroit Crusts' TikTok page showed that a queue had formed down the street from the new store. The post was captioned: "Y'all did not come to play. Giffnock understood the assignment. "We gave away 100 free Detroit-style pizzas, and the queues were out the door, even in the rain." Detroit-style pizza is known for its generous toppings and large portions.
Glasgow Times
04-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
'Lovely' Giffnock restaurant suddenly closes after two years
Maples Giffnock on Fenwick Drive in the East Renfrewshire town has shut its doors. A notice on the eatery's website reads: "Maples is now closed. "Thank you for your custom, it has been a pleasure to serve Giffnock. Thank you to all of our customers for your custom since we opened in 2023." 'Lovely' Giffnock restaurant suddenly closes after two years (Image: Google) READ MORE: Popular Glasgow bar & nightclub announces closure after a decade READ MORE: Glasgow cafe in busy area announces its shock closure after a few years Meanwhile, the venue has also been marked as 'permanently closed' on Google. READ MORE: Much-loved Glasgow cafe announces shock closure after eight years (Image: Google) Following the closure, gutted locals have taken to Facebook to share their sadness about the news. One said: "Very sorry to hear that it has closed. I have been intending to go in for ages." A second cried: "Shame it's closed as the food was so nice and the staff were lovely." Meanwhile, another person added: "Aww, this is such a shame. It was a great place for brunch. The food was delicious and the staff were so friendly."
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
I went to bed feeling fine but woke up paralysed – doctors blamed it on constipation but the truth was horrifying
AS a parent with a full-time job and a busy social life playing football and seeing friends, Adam Dawer always had somewhere to be. But when he went to bed feeling perfectly well one night and woke up unable to stand, it was the start of a nightmare which would lead to a shattering diagnosis for the busy father of five. 5 5 Adam, 47, began experiencing vomiting and visual disturbances and initially thought he might have caught a bug. But his symptoms didn't subside and continued for weeks. Unable to stand up without being sick and increasingly concerned, he decided it was time to seek medical help. 'I was starting to worry it was cancer as cancer is a thing that has taken half of my family,' Adam, from Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, said. 'But no-one could give me an answer, no matter where I went. I went to the GP first and I was told 'it could be this, it could be that'. 'The only one I really remember is 'you might be heavily constipated '. When he said that, I couldn't believe it. I said to my wife Sharon 'we need to go somewhere else'.' It took Adam 18 months to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and, surprisingly, he felt relieved. 'When the doctor said to me, 'It sounds to me like multiple sclerosis,' I said, 'Thank God!'' Adam recalled. 'And he said 'You do know what MS is?' And I said 'yeah, but it's not cancer.' "We were at a different hospital and the minute we walked in there, it was as if somebody flicked a switch. From that moment on, life just got better. Regardless that I've got MS, at least I know what I'm dealing with. Girl paralysed after giant critter feasted on her scalp 'I felt a big relief because I was thinking it was something that was going to kill me.' Adam began to research the condition and decided to learn as much as he could. In denial MS is an often disabling disease that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). He admits for the first two to three years he was in denial and believed that his life didn't need to change. For the first few years he had Relapsing Remitting MS (RRMS) and he had several disease-modifying drugs to help slow down the progression of the illness. 'Some worked and some didn't,' he said. 'Many of the treatments have side effects that make you feel even worse on top of already being ill. 'Now I have Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS), which means I have moved onto the next stage, unfortunately. But I take medication and hopefully this will slow down the progression.' Adam had to give up his job as a graphic designer and accept a slower pace of life. "If I have to go to the kitchen, it might take me five minutes – but I'm OK with that,' he said. 'The main thing is: I'm still alive, I'm still breathing, so all is good. 'My wife is now my full time carer and I'm extremely lucky that she helps me get out and about. 'I still drive on occasion, it's the only thing that makes me feel normal like everyone else but mostly Sharon does it now.' Sharon helps Adam with all the practicalities of MS, such as preparing his scooter, wheelchair or rollator and sorting routes, finding out where is accessible or where might have dodgy pavements. 'She deals with all of that so I don't need to because I can't anymore,' Adam added. 'I wouldn't leave the house, the anxiety of all of that on top of being ill would be crippling. 'In short, she just lets me concentrate on the MS itself.' 'It's not a one-size-fits-all thing with MS' More than 150,000 people in the UK live with MS and many of them are unable to leave their house without help. According to research by The MS Trust, 94 per cent of patients said their condition has affected their mental health with 60 per cent experiencing low self esteem. Half of MS patients report feelings of isolation and loneliness. Adam wants people to be aware that MS can present very differently in each person. 'There's not a set pattern to it,' he said. 'There could be a guy with MS who runs marathons and there could be someone in a wheelchair. It's not a one-size-fits-all thing.' 5 5 5 He is positive about his life and happy he's been able to be an active and present dad for his five children. 'When MS announced itself into my life, the youngest was five,' he said. 'I'm glad that my kids were of an age that my declining health wasn't going to impact them so much. They weren't going to grow up seeing dad be heavily disabled. 'I got to be a proper parent. I really didn't want MS to rob me of being a parent or to rob my kids of having a dad who was there. 'By the grace of God, it worked out and they're all doing their own things now. The youngest will be 20 this year. The oldest is in another country. 'I honestly haven't been happier and mentally clearer in my life. I just had this mental clarity one day: everything's going to be OK. 'It was like a massive weight came off me. I really can't explain it. It kind of is a spiritual experience - I think having MS has been like a superpower – for my mind, the way I think. 'Everyone's got problems. But when a problem comes up for me, I think, 'Is anybody going to die? No? Then there's no problem. We can fix it.'' What is multiple sclerosis (MS)? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex condition that affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. It's an autoimmune disease, meaning the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the protective coating (myelin) around nerve fibres. This disrupts the flow of electrical signals and causes a range of symptoms that can vary wildly from person to person. The good news? MS isn't a death sentence, and with advances in treatment, many people live full and active lives. In the UK, over 130,000 people are living with MS, and around 7,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. It's typically diagnosed in people in their 20s and 30s, with women three times more likely to develop it than men. Despite its challenges, many with MS find strength and resilience they never thought possible. Common symptoms of MS are: Fatigue: Not your average tiredness—this is bone-deep exhaustion. Vision problems: Blurred or double vision, or even temporary vision loss. Numbness and tingling: Often in the face, arms, or legs. Muscle weakness: Making everyday tasks feel like climbing a mountain. Mobility issues: Trouble walking or balancing. Cognitive difficulties: Memory lapses or a 'foggy' brain. Spasms and stiffness: Muscles that just won't cooperate. Bladder and bowel problems: A less glamorous but common challenge. MS is unpredictable—you might have periods of remission where symptoms vanish, followed by flare-ups when they return. This 'on-again, off-again' nature can be frustrating and means people can be in anticipation of a flare. While there's no cure yet, treatments like disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), physiotherapy, and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms and slow progression.
Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Will council deliver new ground for Edinburgh football club? Latest update
Edinburgh South CFC Over 1000 players, East of Scotland First Division men and SWFL side wait for green light 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... The largest community football club in the east of Scotland risk being left behind by their western counterparts after Giffnock cut the ribbon on a brand new £1.6 million home ground – leaving Edinburgh South to play catch-up in their bid to deliver a fresh facility for an area desperately in need of amenities. South are still waiting for the City of Edinburgh Council to green light their plans for a new low-profile community ground at Inch Park, in the south-east of Scotland's capital city. Until councillors approve the long-awaited transfer of ground, the club – who boast over 1000 players at all age groups - can't even apply for funding to build a new artificial pitch. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The new facility, in a part of the city underserved by all-weather multi-sport surfaces, would serve local schools and community organisations as well as providing a home base for South. Their senior men's team played at FIVE different home venues in the East of Scotland First Division season just finished. And the club's women's team are currently training and playing at a local high school – in contrast to many of their opponents in the SWFL pyramid. South chief executive Joe Sneddon spoke out after Giffnock officially opened two new 3G pitches at its facility in Glasgow. They will complement the four existing pitches, plus a large pavilion with a dozen changing rooms, already on site. Giffnock boast that their new HQ will be among the best in Scotland, providing a central venue for their 1400 players. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad South, honoured with a Community Hero Award by local MP – and Secretary of State for Scotland – Ian Murray in recognition of their work in girls' and women's football just last week, have plans in place to build a single 3G pitch with basic changing and storage facilities well shielded from view by mature trees already in place at Inch Park. Watch: Video of Ian Murray MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, in a penalty shoot-out with Edinburgh South CFC Sneddon, confident that funding will be available as soon as the land is secured, said: 'As the largest grassroodt club in the east, we congratulate Giffnock on this fabulous achievement. These type of facilities are necessary to ensure that our community club continues to flourish. 'Our proposals would not only guarantee the future of our teams at all levels but provide a fantastic asset for all of the local community. 'Giffnock have shown what can happen when the needs and ambitions of a community club are matched by that of their council, funders and hard working volunteers. 'We want to make sure that Edinburgh South can emulate this success.'
