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Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ultimate Scots guide to everything you can do for FREE in the school summer holidays… from tennis lessons to cinema
Huge McDonald's, Harry Potter and cinema freebies await to ensure you and your family have the best summer ever - for nothing! HAPPY HOLS Ultimate Scots guide to everything you can do for FREE in the school summer holidays… from tennis lessons to cinema THE summer holidays are here but keeping the kids entertained can be a challenge - and expensive. A new study found parents spend as much as £1,000 a week on their children during the six-week break but there is a wealth of free family activities across the country that promise a brilliant summer without breaking the bank. 4 There are loads of fun things to do whatever the weather Credit: GETTY From sport classes to screenings and festivals, there are hundreds of free opportunities across Scotland to try. Here's our pick of the best... 1. Free lunch: Lots of restaurants and cafes offer kids eat for free deals over the summer holidays. For example, Subway joying one free kids' meal with the purchase of any Footlong Sub at participating restaurants while youngsters can enjoy a freebie meal with every adult main. 2. Get two tickets to The Dungeons As a Sun Club member you can get two free tickets to The Dungeons. Take your pick from London, York or Edinburgh Dungeons. We have thousands of free tickets, plus 47,000 from just £12.50. Head to the 'Offers Hub' and click 'The Dungeons' page to book from 11am on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. 3. Tennis lessons for beginners Get the kids healthy and into a new sport with free tennis sessions. Barclays is sponsoring free group tennis sessions that can be booked on the Lawn Tennis Association website while you'll find more free sessions at Tennis For Free. 4. Art and sculpture trails Track down some wooden wildlife at the Loch Ard Family Sculpture Trail in the heart of The Trossachs. The 16-mile route takes in stunning spots, such as Loch Chon and Kelty Water, and is ideal for cyclists and walkers. The sculptures represent the animals and birds which inhabit the forests around the area. Primark is selling the perfect beach bag for your summer holiday - it's lightweight, waterproof and shoppers can't get enough of the sparkles 5. Outdoor cinema pop-ups Go to the cinema for free with pop-up screenings of popular movies. Queens Park Arena, in Glasgow, has a programme of free film classics showing throughout July, from Mary Poppins to Gladiator. Advance booking is essential. 6. Fun in the forest There are some stunning forests in Scotland with trails for walking, running and cycling - check out Forestry and Land Scotland for routes. You can make a trip more challenging by orienteering. Find out about courses near you and where to find maps at '10/10' FREE DAY OUT A SAVVY mum has revealed the "10 out of 10 Lisa, from Scotland, regularly shares parenting tips, travel suggestions and a glimpse into her family life on TikTok (@twinniesandtwo). Now that the school holidays are in full swing for summer, the mum-of-four has been on the hunt for cheap activities and days out to enjoy with her brood. And she recommends a "wholesome family day" at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride, just 20 minutes away from Glasgow. In a recent video documenting the "10/10 day out", Lisa said: "From the kids' explorer section with colouring-in and dress-up fun, to meeting the pigs, horses, cows and chickens at the farmhouse – it was a perfect day out for our family of six." The mum used her National Trust of Scotland membership card to gain free entry to the museum itself. But don't worry if you don't have one, the play park and animal enclosures are still completely free outdoors. And the visitor attraction is open from 10am until 5pm, allowing for a full day out with the family. Lisa said: "We headed round and we just had a wee explore of the inside bit [at the museum] and there's a wee kids bit now which I don't remember being there the last time at all and I think there's been quite a few things added. "Obviously there's the museum part where you can see the tractors and everything to do with agriculture and mine are all the age where they like looking but they're not gonna stop and read anything. "I do try but they're just not really that interested. There's a cafe [and] a little explorers room which the kids absolutely loved and there's wee dress up stuff." 7. Library reading challenges and games Get the children reading with the free challenge run by the Reading Agency and available at most UK libraries. Librarians will issue your children with a collector folder, and they can earn stickers and rewards for reading books, while they may also run other free activities. 8. Local museum craft days Many of Scotland's museums don't cost anything to enter and run free or extremely cheap craft days for children in the summer holidays, many of which you can book in advance online. As well as the big free museums, check out smaller local galleries and follow them on Instagram to see what they're offering, for example Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life in Coatbridge has free drop-in activities over the summer, including nature walks, brass rubbings and arts and crafts. 9. Geocaching Make a walk more exciting with the free geocaching app, which encourages you to find small 'caches' containing plastic toys and other tokens and leave some for others. Just download the app from and find caches near you. 4 It's great to get out in nature Credit: GETTY 10. Festivals and open days Expensive festivals can take a huge bite out of your budget, but there are free local events in many areas of the out the Eventbrite website for free options near you. Setting the filters for free family events will let you see what's going on in your area and allow you to apply for free tickets. 11. In-store workshops Many companies offer free workshops for kids to tempt you in during the holidays. Try your local Pets at Home for free pet owner classes with a certificate or sign up for Apple Camp on the tech company's website for free movie-making classes. Other companies to check for free kids' workshops include Hobbycraft, the Lego Store and Hamleys. 12. Farm visits Many city farms are free to visit year-round while others hold bookable open days where children can feed and pet animals and learn about their care. Check your local websites for details or for free farms near you or try animal sanctuaries such as Tribe Animal Sanctuary Scotland. 4 Farm parks are a great day out 13. Get girls moving Nuffield Health offers free girls fitness classes run by expert instructors. You can book at if you have a Nuffield gym near you. 14. Get up high Visiting London? Taking a trip up the Shard or on the London Eye will cost you dear but there are several viewing platforms that allow you to see the city for nothing at all. Horizon 22 is the highest viewing platform you can visit for free, and you can book in advance at Horizon 22 or get walk up tickets on the day. Other options include the Sky Garden and the Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate, all of which are bookable in advance. 15. Play football with McDonald's McDonald's is offering free football coaching for 5 to 11-year-olds this summer. Look online to find a session near you and to sign up. Meanwhile, Kellogg's is offering 30,000 free places at Kellogg's Football Camps. To secure a place, parents need to buy a promotional box of Kellogg's cereal and use the on-pack QR code to sign up at 16. Join a walking tour Visiting a new city? Check out free walking tours to make the most of it with older children. A lot of cities offer these tours with an expert guide in exchange for a donation. For example, check out this free Harry Potter tour in Edinburgh. Make sure you book in advance and – in this case – make sure your children bring a wand, or something similar to 'swish and flick'. 17. Visit a splash park If the weather warms up, a trip to a free splashpark could be just the ticket. There are some brilliant water-based fun sites across Scotland including at the Helix Park, in Fife, and at Nairn beachfront.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
Indian-origin Subway owner arrested over US visa fraud, fake robberies
A Subway franchisee owner in Louisiana, Chandrakant 'Lala' Patel, has been arrested for orchestrating a decade-long immigration fraud scheme that exploited a US visa programme meant for crime victims, the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana announced earlier this week. Patel, who also owns convenience stores in Oakdale, was charged with bribery, mail fraud, and money laundering for allegedly masterminding the scheme that helped hundreds of Indian nationals obtain U-visas. 'This case represents a deliberate attempt to undermine federal immigration protections for true victims of crime,' said Acting US Attorney Alexander C Van Hook. 'This kind of exploitation erodes public trust in both the immigration system and law enforcement.' Fake robberies reported for visas According to a federal indictment, Patel paid police officials in small Central Louisiana towns as much as $5,000 for each fabricated report of an armed robbery. These reports falsely identified Indian immigrants, most of whom had no ties to the area, as victims of these crimes, enabling them to apply for the coveted visas. Once the visas were approved, Patel was reimbursed by the immigrants or their intermediaries. Patel's clients either contacted him directly or through intermediaries to be listed as 'victims'. In return for thousands of dollars in payments, Patel arranged for fabricated police reports and signed I-918B certification forms from his law enforcement co-conspirators. The scheme allegedly ran from December 2015 through at least July 15, 2025. What is the U-visa? The U-visa is a special category reserved for undocumented immigrants who are victims of violent crimes and who assist law enforcement in investigations. The programme was created in 2,000 to provide a path to legal status for undocumented immigrants who are victims of serious crimes and who cooperate with law enforcement. Federal prosecutors have not said how many immigrants may have obtained legal status through the scheme or whether those individuals will face legal consequences. Patel and four police officers indicted Patel is accused of working with four law enforcement officials: Chad Doyle, Chief of Police for Oakdale Michael 'Freck' Slaney, Marshal of Ward 5 in Oakdale Glynn Dixon, Chief of Police for Forest Hill Tebo Onishea, former Chief of Police for Glenmora All five face charges of conspiracy to commit visa fraud, along with multiple counts of visa fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering. Additionally, Patel faces a charge of bribery. If convicted, the defendants face significant penalties, including up to 5 years in prison for conspiracy, up to 10 years for visa fraud, up to 20 years for mail fraud, and up to 10 years for bribery, which applies specifically to Patel. In addition to potential prison time, they could also be subject to fines of up to $250,000 for each count. The investigation is ongoing.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Louisiana police chiefs among those arrested and accused in a bribery scheme to help foreign nationals get visas
A group of current or former Louisiana police chiefs and the operator of a Subway sandwich shop are accused of colluding in a decade-long scheme to falsify police reports to help foreign nationals get visas meant for crime victims or witnesses. A federal grand jury returned a 62-count indictment charging two police chiefs, a former police chief, a marshal and the restaurant operator on charges including bribery, mail fraud, money laundering, conspiracy and immigration fraud, a federal prosecutor said Wednesday. The scheme focused on getting U visas, which allow foreign nationals without any official status in the US to stay in the country in certain circumstances when they're victims of or witnesses to crimes, acting US Attorney Alexander Van Hook of the Western District of Louisiana said. U visas are important in helping law enforcement solve cases, Van Hook said. But the US limits the number of U visas that can be issued, and fraudulent applications can prevent legitimate crime victims or witnesses from getting a visa. The store operator allegedly paid $5,000 to officers to create false police reports saying 24 people were the victims of crimes, Van Hook said. The collusion allegedly took place from December 2015 to July 2025, the prosecutor's office said. The defendants and charges include: – Subway sandwich store operator Chandrakant 'Lala' Patel, of Oakdale, Louisiana, who is charged with bribery, mail fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit visa fraud – Oakdale Police Chief Chad Doyle, who is charged with visa fraud, mail fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit visa fraud – Michael 'Freck' Slaney, a marshal in Oakdale who is charged with visa fraud, mail fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit visa fraud – Police Chief Glynn Dixon of Forest Hill, Louisiana, who is charged with visa fraud, mail fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit visa fraud – Tebo Onishea, former police chief of Glenmora, Louisiana, who is charged with visa fraud, mail fraud and conspiracy to commit visa fraud A 21-page indictment filed in federal court this month includes the first initials and last names of 24 alleged victims – all of whom have the surname Patel. It was not immediately clear if any of those foreign nationals are related to the Subway store operator. This story has been updated with additional information. CNN's Caroll Alvarado, Jeremy Grisham and Devon Sayers contributed to this report.
American Press
3 days ago
- American Press
UPDATE: Oakdale police chief, marshal accused of exploiting immigration system for personal profit
Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against several current and former law enforcement officers, including Oakdale Police Chief Chad Doyle and Oakdale City Marshal Michael 'Freck' Slaney. These two are among five individuals accused in a year-long investigation into exploiting the U.S. immigration system for personal profit, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander Van Hook. The investigation is part of 'Operation Take Back America. Also indicted are Forest Hill Police Chief Glynn Dixon, former Glenmora police chief Tebo Onishea, and Oakdale businessman and Subway restaurant owner Chandrakant Patel. Patel was booked into a Rapides Parish correctional facility, while all others were released. During a press conference Wednesday, Van Hook emphasized that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The 21-page indictment includes 62 counts against the five individuals, with allegations of immigration fraud, visa fraud, mail fraud, bribery and. money laundering. According to the U.S. Attorney General's Office, the individuals allegedly used profits from this scheme to purchase vehicles, real estate and other luxury items. Those assets are subject to seizure, Van Hook said. The U.S. Attorney General's Office, Homeland Security Task Force, Federal Bureau of Investigations and Internal Revenue Service began investigating the alleged conspiracy to fraudulently obtain hundreds of U-Visas last July, after receiving a tip from another law enforcement officer. The investigation concluded on Tuesday with several arrests and search warrants being executed by multiple law enforcement agencies in Allen and Rapides parishes.
CNN
3 days ago
- CNN
Several Louisiana officers are arrested and accused in a bribery scheme to help foreign nationals get visas
A federal grand jury has returned a 61-count indictment charging five people – including current and former police chiefs and a Subway restaurant operator – on charges including bribery, mail fraud, money laundering, conspiracy and immigration fraud, a federal prosecutor said Wednesday. The defendants fraudulently obtained or helped obtain non-immigrant U visas, which allow foreign nationals without any official status in the US to stay in the country in certain circumstances when they're victims of or witnesses to crimes, Acting US Attorney Alexander Van Hook of the Western District of Louisiana said. The Subway operator allegedly paid $5,000 to the officers to fraudulently claim certain foreign nationals were victims of armed robberies that never occurred, Van Hook said. This is a developing story and will be updated.
