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Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Daily Record
Cruel thief leaves horrible scene at Scots charity with toys 'covered in blood'
Police were alerted to the break-in after staff turned up to find what looked like a 'murder scene' with blood on the walls and floor. A cruel thief has left children's toys in a Scots charity covered in blood during an early morning robbery. Royston Youth Action alerted police to the break-in after staff turned up at the Charles Street premises on Friday, May 16, to find what looked like a 'murder scene' with blood on the walls and floor, reports Glasgow Live. It was later discovered a thief had cut themselves when entering through a window they had smashed. Thousands of pounds worth of games, music equipment, speakers, electric guitars, art equipment and gaming systems were among the items taken, the charity say. While they are still counting the cost of the break-in, they have been forced to call in crime scene cleaners and dispose of blood-soaked items. Project Manager Sharon Kelly said: "One of the staff came in the morning and saw blood on the floor and called the police. It wasn't until Monday that we got in after the forensics had taken samples of the blood. "It was really bad. There was blood in every room and things that had been contaminated had to be binned. "We've not had the time to count up everything that was stolen or had to be thrown out. But it is certainly a good few thousand pounds worth of stuff. "It's not just the big stuff like Playstations, we will also need to replace bean bags, cushions and art supplies. It's been deflating. "We've been providing these opportunities for young people in the area for over 30 years and nothing like this has happened before. The only time we usually close is Christmas time and a week in the summer to deep clean. " Closing will definitely affect the kids who come here. Some come three or four times a week and they get food while they are here." Sharon and the team are now hard at work trying to open again next week. Sharon continued: "We're going to re-open again next week, bigger and better. "No one is ever going to stop us from helping our local community." Councillor Allan Casey slammed the incident, he said: "I'm absolutely devastated for the young people and staff affected by this disgusting act. RYA is a fantastic organisation doing incredible work for the young people of Royston and the surrounding areas. "For them to suffer a break-in, with vital equipment and resources stolen — items that directly support young people in the community — is heartbreaking. They should not have to deal with this kind of senseless behaviour. Our community stands with them, and we will do everything we can to support their work moving forward.' A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 2pm on Friday, 16 May, 2025, we received a report of a break-in to and theft from a premises on Charles Street, Glasgow. ' Enquiries are ongoing.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Business Mayor
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
New UK airline slashes flights to New York by £100s — even cheaper than EasyJet
A new UK airline has almost halved the price of tickets for its first ever flight from Glasgow to New York. Global Airlines, the brainchild of self-made UK millionaire, James Asquith, raised eyebrows last month, when eye-watering ticket prices were announced. Back in April, Global Airlines sold an economy return ticket for £778 for their inaugural flight, departing Glasgow for JFK on May 15, returning May 19. Compared to the £399 British Airways were charging for the same dates, it was almost 95% more expensive. But two weeks later and Global are now offering promo codes that slash these prices by (almost) half. According to a post on their Instagram page, you can now bag a Global Traveller (economy) flight from Manchester or Glasgow return for just £380 by using the code GLOBAL380. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. It means the new Global prices are even cheaper than EasyJet. At the time of writing, the cheapest EasyJet return (operated by EasyJet and Norse) from Glasgow to JFK on the same dates costs £573.21. For those feeling a little more flush, the code GLOBAL1999 will get you business class return for £1,999. That's a huge saving from the £3,700 originally advertised in April. Commenters on Instagram post were thrilled by the news. 'I'm booked,' commented @globalairlines_fans, 'Can't wait.' While another added 'Looks amazing! Can't wait to experience it.' But Global Airlines' business model has caused controversy among the aviation industry, who are skeptical as to whether they can survive long-term. Read More Valentine's Day: Quirky bouquets to send to your loved one James, who is already CEO and founder of Airbnb rival, Holiday Swap, announced plans for his start-up airline back in 2022 — a dream he'd had since he was a child, growing up with pilot parents. He vowed that Global would 'bring back the golden age of air travel, with a modern flair.' He wanted to make flying glam again, with 12ft long 'suites' for first-class passengers, and even a 'Gamer class', complete with Xbox and Playstations. He hoped that by 2025, a fleet of 100 planes would fly from European hubs around the world. And while he hasn't quite achieved this goal, Global's maiden voyage is just one week away. Why aren't experts convinced by Global? The airline's business plan is based on using the Airbus A380, the largest commercial passenger aircraft. These massive, double-decker planes are no longer being made and there are now less than 200 in circulation, after being discontinued in 2021. While James says these planes are a passenger, pilot and crew 'favourite' they are costly to run, and require full planes to make them worthwhile. The novelty of such a big plane, may not be enough to get tickets sold. Aviation expert and professor of aviation management at Dublin City University, Marina Efthymiou, previously told Metro: 'The A380s can carry from around 500 to more than 800 people, depending on the configuration of seats. 'This is a huge amount of passengers, which even big airlines have problems filling. The average on a transatlantic flight route is about 250. 'Global could be flying with half-empty planes and there are already very thin profit margins when it comes to plane tickets. 'How long Global can survive, will depend on how rich James Asquith is, and how long he is able to afford operating at a loss.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Spain's 'Garden of Europe' is 27C in May — and you can fly there for £15 MORE: Train travel loophole 'cheats' expensive fares to save £15 on tickets MORE: Amazon launches new UK outlet set to rival Temu with 'crazy low prices'
Metro
08-05-2025
- Business
- Metro
New UK airline slashes flights to New York by £100s — even cheaper than EasyJet
A new UK airline has almost halved the price of tickets for its first ever flight from Glasgow to New York. Global Airlines, the brainchild of self-made UK millionaire, James Asquith, raised eyebrows last month, when eye-watering ticket prices were announced. Back in April, Global Airlines sold an economy return ticket for £778 for their inaugural flight, departing Glasgow for JFK on May 15, returning May 19. Compared to the £399 British Airways were charging for the same dates, it was almost 95% more expensive. But two weeks later and Global are now offering promo codes that slash these prices by (almost) half. According to a post on their Instagram page, you can now bag a Global Traveller (economy) flight from Manchester or Glasgow return for just £380 by using the code GLOBAL380. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. It means the new Global prices are even cheaper than EasyJet. At the time of writing, the cheapest EasyJet return (operated by EasyJet and Norse) from Glasgow to JFK on the same dates costs £573.21. For those feeling a little more flush, the code GLOBAL1999 will get you business class return for £1,999. That's a huge saving from the £3,700 originally advertised in April. Commenters on Instagram post were thrilled by the news. 'I'm booked,' commented @globalairlines_fans, 'Can't wait.' While another added 'Looks amazing! Can't wait to experience it.' But Global Airlines' business model has caused controversy among the aviation industry, who are skeptical as to whether they can survive long-term. James, who is already CEO and founder of Airbnb rival, Holiday Swap, announced plans for his start-up airline back in 2022 — a dream he'd had since he was a child, growing up with pilot parents. He vowed that Global would 'bring back the golden age of air travel, with a modern flair.' He wanted to make flying glam again, with 12ft long 'suites' for first-class passengers, and even a 'Gamer class', complete with Xbox and Playstations. He hoped that by 2025, a fleet of 100 planes would fly from European hubs around the world. And while he hasn't quite achieved this goal, Global's maiden voyage is just one week away. Why aren't experts convinced by Global? The airline's business plan is based on using the Airbus A380, the largest commercial passenger aircraft. These massive, double-decker planes are no longer being made and there are now less than 200 in circulation, after being discontinued in 2021. While James says these planes are a passenger, pilot and crew 'favourite' they are costly to run, and require full planes to make them worthwhile. The novelty of such a big plane, may not be enough to get tickets sold. More Trending Aviation expert and professor of aviation management at Dublin City University, Marina Efthymiou, previously told Metro: 'The A380s can carry from around 500 to more than 800 people, depending on the configuration of seats. 'This is a huge amount of passengers, which even big airlines have problems filling. The average on a transatlantic flight route is about 250. 'Global could be flying with half-empty planes and there are already very thin profit margins when it comes to plane tickets. 'How long Global can survive, will depend on how rich James Asquith is, and how long he is able to afford operating at a loss.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Spain's 'Garden of Europe' is 27C in May — and you can fly there for £15 MORE: Train travel loophole 'cheats' expensive fares to save £15 on tickets MORE: Amazon launches new UK outlet set to rival Temu with 'crazy low prices'
