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Daily Record
12 hours ago
- Daily Record
Inside the Scottish area that was named best place to retire for 'happy later life'
It is located just outside of Glasgow. When it comes to places to retire, there is no one right answer. Everyone will have their own preferences, with some prioritising green spaces and others choosing easy access to amenities or family. However, there are some areas of Scotland that are considered better than others to retire for one reason or another. One was even recently crowned the top destination for retirees in the country. As previously reported by the Daily Record, experts named the best places to retire in Britain. Coming in at number one for Scotland was Mid Dunbartonshire. Mid Dunbartonshire is a constituency in Scotland that is found north of Glasgow. It is comprised of many wards of the East Dunbartonshire council area. The study, which was conducted by Legal & General, saw the experts rank 632 British constituencies based on factors such as housing, health, community, finances, nature, and local amenities. They were all then given an overall rating out of 100, with Mid Dunbartonshire receiving a score of 55. According to Legal & General, the area earned especially high marks in the financial and social and community engagement categories. It received a rating of 87 out of 100 for the former, while its social and community engagement earned a score of 79. Meanwhile, the experts singled out Lennoxtown as an especially good destination for retirees. The town, which was previously named Newtown of Campsie, is located at the foot of the Campsie Fells range of hills. For those looking for easy access to stunning walks when they retire, it is hard to top the Campsie Fells. The picturesque range is unsurprisingly a popular destination amongst hikers, offering both laid-back trails and vigorous hikes. Despite its small size—home to a population of around just 4,200 people—Lennoxtown has a selection of food spots dotted around. Among these are Cafe Barga on its Main Street and the restaurant at the Glazert Country House Hotel. Lennoxtown can be easily accessed by road, situated near the M80 and M73 motorways. There are also bus services that connect the town to Glasgow, as well as other nearby towns. Another settlement that was singled out by the experts is Bearsden. The affluent town is located on the northwest fringe of Greater Glasgow, and is home to approximately 28,000 people. Bearsden was noted by Legal & General as being a desirable option for retirees who are after a suburban lifestyle. The town was also praised for its local community and spacious properties. Situated around six miles out of Glasgow's city centre, Bearsden is ideal for those looking for both peaceful surroundings and easy access to city amenities. The town itself is also home to a variety of independent shops selling everything from groceries to clothes. Popular eateries around Bearsden include The Burnbrae and The Station. The former is a cosy pub that serves up both classic grub and modern dishes, while The Station is a chic modern bar where visitors can enjoy everything from breakfast to cocktails. In terms of green space, the Kilmardinny Loch nature reserve is a haven of peace and quiet in Bearsden. Centred around a picturesque loch, the reserve also features idyllic woodlands—as well as numerous sculptures of The Gruffalo from the beloved children's book of the same name. Following behind Mid Dunbartonshire in the Scotland-wide list was Stirling and Strathallan, with a score of 52. This was closely followed by East Renfrewshire and West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, which both scored 51.
Daily Mirror
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne Birmingham funeral procession map and how to watch online
Ozzy Osbourne will be laid to rest in a private funeral for family and friends tomorrow, but before that, there will be a special procession through Birmingham Ozzy Osbourne will be laid to rest in a private funeral in Birmingham tomorrow. The Black Sabbath star died last week after paramedics spent two hours trying to revive the rocker. He had a number of health complications before his death and just weeks before, he had performed at his final ever concert at Villa Park. Ozzy had always wanted to come back to the UK to spend time with his family before his death. A procession will move down Broad Street in central Birmingham tomorrow, starting at around 1pm. The cortege will be followed by his family and they will make their way to Black Sabbath bridge and bench. Broad Street will be closed from 7am to allow for the procession to take place and will reopen soon after. Fans are expected to arrive in their thousands to pay tribute to the Black Sabbath star. The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE, JP, said: "Ozzy was more than a music legend - he was a son of Birmingham. Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park earlier this month, it was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral. We know how much this moment will mean to his fans. "We're proud to host it here with his loving family in the place where it all began, and we are grateful that they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen and support the city is giving him the farewell he deserves." For those unable to attend in person, they will be able to watch the live feed of the Black Sabbath bridge, where floral tributes have been left for the rocker. The cortege will also be brought here for one final look at the tributes left by fans. Elsewhere, those wishing to pay tribute to Ozzy, can head to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery to sign a book of condolence. It sits alongside the Ozzy Osbourne Working Class Hero exhibition, which Sharon Osbourne opened last month. There is also a Black Sabbath Mural on Navigation Street, Ozzy the Bull at New Street Station and The Station pub, which is where Black Sabbath first played all the way back in 1968. Ozzy said he was "desperate to come home" to the UK and his native Birmingham but the move had been delayed by his battle with Parkinson's and the various surgeries for a spinal injury that he had to undergo. Back in May, he heartbreakingly said: "It's time for me to spend some time with my grandkids. I don't want to die in a hotel room somewhere. I want to spend the rest of my life with my family."
RTÉ News
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Fair City sets up Thursday drama in The Station
It's all eyes on Liam, Carol, and JJ in Thursday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player. "If you knew what he was up to..." Liam tells Carol as Ger and Aidan O'Rourke watch the tense exchange in The Station. "You shut your mouth," says JJ. "I heard about your little drug deal, but I can understand you not wanting her to know about it," Liam continues. "One more word..." says JJ as he grabs Liam. Fans can find out what happens next on Thursday on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player at 8:30pm.
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
RTE Fair City viewers all saying same thing as Pete jumps to wrong conclusion about Paul and J.J.
RTE Fair City viewers were all left saying the same thing as Pete jumped to the wrong conclusion about Paul and J.J. In tonight's episode, Paul didn't appreciate being pawned off on Nathan, and insisted he'll only do business with J.J. Advertisement 2 Pete mistakenly assumed Paul was dealing dodgy motors with J.J. again Credit: RTE 2 Paul was stressed when J.J. made a veiled threat about discretion Credit: RTE Paul tried to throw a suspicious Pete off the scent. Once J.J. calmed Paul's nerves, he decided to go all in. Pete mistakenly assumed Paul was dealing dodgy motors with J.J. again. Paul felt conflicted when Ruth left a caring message for him. Pete berated Paul for getting involved with J.J. again. Paul was stressed when J.J. made a veiled threat about discretion. Advertisement READ MORE ON FAIR CITY One fan said: "Paul's not really sure what's going on." Ciara wrote: "Go back on the pills Pete like a good lad." Another added: "What's this got to do with Pete?" Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Elsewhere, Joan was impressed when Melanie found info that could break her case. Jess couldn't resist having a dig at Melanie in front of Joan. Joan reprimanded Jess for criticising Mel in public. A look at tonight's episode of Fair City Jess felt out of the loop when Joan chose Mel to attend an important meeting over her. Greg tried to reassure Jess when she worried that she's slipping down the ladder at work. Advertisement Preoccupied with the case, Joan was oblivious to Gar and Melanie's flirt. Tensions rose when Lorcan mocked Ruby's new cleaning job. Jacinta wasn't impressed with Renee's decorations for the dance. CITY SCANDAL Lorcan felt bad when he saw how proud Ruby was to help her dad out. Lorcan offered to work at The Station to help cover Ruby's costs, but Carol tasked him with valeting Victor's cab instead. Advertisement Renee accused Jacinta of hiding her decorations. Nora realised she accidentally donated Renee's decorations to The Helping Hand. Victor appreciated Lorcan's efforts to help cover the repairs. Carol hoped the hard graft would steer Lorcan back on track. Jacinta felt vindicated when Nora owned up to moving Renee's decorations. Babs was suspicious when Doug mentioned the car repairs, but Victor covered. Advertisement
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michigan Central's new 'Fridays at the Station' party series kicks off with DJ, live jazz
Detroit's newest cultural hub just got a little more fun. On Friday, April 18, The Station at Michigan Central will kick off its new monthly event series, Fridays at the Station. A celebration of Detroit's vibrant music, food and cultural scene, the inaugural event will feature legendary jazz bassist Marion Hayden and her band in collaboration with local DJ ameera haynes, known for her eclectic, vinyl-based sets. 'When you think about Michigan Central and the development of an ecosystem, you think of all the players in that world, and I think Detroit has a unique opportunity to create these dynamic interactions between artists, engineers, technologies and investors,' said Catherine Kelly, Michigan Central Head of Communications and Editorial. 'We're really focused on building that idea, so we've developed this concept of unexpected collaborations. I'm from Detroit; I grew up in Detroit, I've been in journalism most of my career, and the cultural legacy in Detroit is so valuable. It's an asset that we don't lift up enough, so we really looked at this as an opportunity to explore and create that mashup, that tension, that energy that comes from collaboration. 'In this instance, we're working with Marion Hayden, who was just named Kresge Eminent Artist, and she has a huge legacy in the city of Detroit. ameera is so fun, and we thought, here are two significant Detroit artists from two different generations, approaching the music and sound from two different perspectives, in an opportunity to explore their similarities and their differences.' Marion Hayden: Detroit jazz bassist, educator named 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist ameera said she's excited about working with Hayden. 'The roots of the music that I really love are tied to jazz,' she said. 'Most of the time, when you think of a DJ, you think of dance music and things like that, which I generally do play as well, but I'm more of an eclectic, open-format DJ. Jazz is a genre that's really close to my heart, and the biggest part of jazz is being improvisational, creating new sounds, trying new things. That's very much how I DJ, in philosophy. 'Tonight, you can expect a lot of songs that you may not have heard before, that may become your new favorites. You may hear some that are near and dear to your heart. It's a collaboration between electronic music, using turntables and vinyl and mixing, and the freedom of jazz. There'll be certain parts of the set where we're playing together, almost melding and creating something new.' She called her inclusion in the event 'an honor.' 'I'm really excited about me and Marion being the first to kick off this event,' she said, 'especially as two Black women musicians in the city of Detroit, creating a space and bringing together community so that we can reflect the true heart of the people who live here. I'm really honored and blessed to just be a part of the experience.' Friday at the Station runs from 5 – 10 p.m. on Friday, April 18, at The Station at Michigan Central, 2001 15th St., Detroit. Tickets are $15; visit Detroit Jazz Festival: 2025 lineup revealed for Labor Day weekend Saturday, April 19, from noon-1 p.m., journalist Orlando Bailey will sit down with Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss for an intimate discussion about 'Once in a Great City,' Maraniss' acclaimed portrait of Detroit during a transformative era. This conversation marks the opening of The Study, a new gathering space within The Station dedicated to ideas, storytelling and community connection. Books will be available through Source Booksellers, with a signing following the discussion. Entry is free with online RSVP; visit Contact Free Press arts and culture reporter Duante Beddingfield at dbeddingfield@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan Central kicks off 'Fridays at the Station' party series
