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Daily Record
22-04-2025
- Daily Record
Taxi driver spooked after spotting 'white lady' ghost on roadside
"They were wearing a long white dress. Some kind of cloak and a wooden staff. I had to go back round again to get a better look and I'm still none the wiser." A spooked Scots taxi driver was left shaken after spotting a 'white lady' ghost on the side of the road- but locals have been left in stitches at the truth about the apparent apparition. Tex Marshalsey couldn't believe his eyes as he spotted the figure clad in a flowing white dress casually walking along the pavement as he took a fare home along Alderstone Road in Livingston on Monday night. The cabby was left questioning his sanity as he passed by the unknown entity twice, and spotted a cloak and wooden staff in her hands. West Lothian has had it's fair share of paranormal activity in the past with UFO sightings, the White Lady of Howden House and Sir Thomas Dalyell - otherwise known as the notorious Bluidy Tam who is said to haunt the House of the Binns. Could one of the trapped souls from the region's centuries of horror history struggling to move onto the afterlife have strolled into the city centre for a late night pop to the shops? Turns out a local resident who works as a ghost tour guide in Edinburgh sometimes travels home in her costume complete with terrifying make up. The bizarre exchange unfolded when Tex Marshalsey took to Facebook with a grainy image of the "white lady" and wrote: "Is there a renaissance fair in town? Or did me and my passenger imagine this. My passenger took the photo while the car was moving. "We saw this person twice walking down Alderstone Road. "They were wearing a long white dress. Some kind of cloak and a wooden staff and what looked like black and white face paint. I had to go back round again to get a better look and I'm still none the wiser." Before the sceptics and avid ghost hunters of West Lothian could wade in with their own theories for the incident local mum, Louise McBeath cleared up the confusion with a hilarious explanation. Louise said: "Oh jeez I thought this might happen at some point! That's me! Don't panic, you've not seen a ghost! "Well not really! I'm a theatrical ghost tour guide in Edinburgh and I get the train home after work. "I finish late so I just wear my costume home sometimes after a long day. It means creeps, ironic I know, will also be more likely to stay away from me as it's not the safest walking home alone at night. Apologies for scaring anyone! "I honestly can't stop laughing at this - just call me the white lady of Alderstone road!" To which Tex replied: "Thanks for clearing this up I was all set for tomorrow's drive your spoiled it cause I was gonna drive by at the same time and same place to see if I could see you again." 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'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Locals who watched the mystery being solved in the comments were in stitches at the spooky exchange. Teg Brew joked: "Problem averted no ghost will be buzzing my buzzer." Jackie Carty-Milne said: "My partner and daughter seen this woman weeks ago around the same area, thought they were seeing things too lol. "This is so funny think we were all thinking that part of the road was haunted." James Garvie said: "We thought you were the Pope! No offence intended. Glad you cleared it up." Corrin Jane added: "I said to my friend I genuinely thought it was a ghost, so glad you're alive lol! Cracking outfit."
BBC News
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Brighton's Preston Manor reopens with Edwardian Easter party
A historic manor house in Brighton is hosting an Edwardian Easter fete to celebrate reopening to the public for the first time in five Preston Manor has been open for private bookings, it reopened last week for public visits and is hosting a special event on Saturday to officially can wander through the grand halls and enjoy an Easter egg hunt, live music and Edwardian lawn games, among other activities, in the Swain, CEO of Brighton & Hove Museums, said: "The manor is also steeped in eerie intrigue and unexplained phenomena lurking around every corner - it's a place where history and mystery collide. "We're especially excited to invite families to join us for our Edwardian-style fête, a fun, vibrant day filled with history, games, music, and all the charm of the past."The Easter fete runs from 10:00 until 16:00 BST on Saturday and is of Preston Manor was built in the late 1700s but parts date back to the year marks a century since the property was sold to the Brighton Corporation for £5,000 - the equivalent of £258,000 addition to its architecture, the manor is known as one of Britain's most haunted houses with stories of the White Lady, mysterious shadows, phantom children and even ghostly dogs.
Buzz Feed
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Going Out Is Nice And All, But NIO Cocktails' 20% Discount Is Where It's At This Mother's Day
We've all been there – you were excited to go out, but the long bar queues and spenny drinks aren't quite what you'd planned. Well fear not, because we've got a great deal to introduce you to; there's up to 20% off at NIO Cocktails. Plus, there's free delivery on orders over £35! Hey easy yet super fun Mother's Day plans, we see you. For the uninitiated, NIO Cocktails allows you to enjoy a luxury drinks experience all from the comfort of your sofa, so grab your finest glasses, lay that tablescape, and get sipping! NIO Cocktails We love these clever cocktail gift sets as an alternative to chocs and flowers this Mother's Day. What's more, you can easily shop your new fave cocktails by the spirit of your choice, so whether you and your mama are gin lovers, whisky sippers, or vodka slurpers, there's a little something for everyone to raise a glass with. We're currently lusting after this discounted Coffee Cocktail box bundle that allows you to make tasty Espresso Martinis at home whoever you're celebrating with this Sunday. Oh, and if you're hosting a Sunday roast, these would be the best welcome drink, just saying. Price: £54.02 (originally £74.00). Now, we know what you're thinking, if you're slightly concerned about your mixology skills then you needn't be, because you can pour an Old Fashioned or shake a White Lady in mere minutes, without compromising on taste. NIO Cocktails Simply give your tipple of choice a shake, pour, and then the best bit; enjoy. Oh hey profesh-looking bartender! 😉 With Spring around the corner, we're stocking up on our NIO Cocktail faves for garden parties, BBQs, and the upcoming Easter Bank Holiday. NIO Cocktails Or you know, just a Thursday night in sometimes. We love this fun mystery box that gives you and your loved ones the chance to mix it up and try something new. Included is 18 cocktails chosen by the experts at NIO, making it great for hosting a party or getting a special occasion started! Oh, and did we mention it currently has 20% off too?! Price: £93.60 (originally £117.00). Don't know where to begin? NIO Cocktails is currently offering up to 20% off their gift sets, so we thought we'd share some of our faves to help you decide, because we're nice like that. NIO Cocktails On a budget? How about treating the mother figure in your life to the Gin Special Box that includes six delicious Tanqueray gin cocktails and now has 15% off? The favourite child award is practically guaranteed. Price: £33.15 (originally £39.00). We're also drooling at the sound of this 'For You' box that's in the Mother's Day 20% off offer. Containing a selection of cocktails designed to remind the mother figure in your life of the days before she was 'Mum', this fun set includes night caps and disco classics. We can't wait to try the classic Cosmopolitan and the summery Daiquiri (hey, surely if we bought it we can share it?). Price: £44.00 (originally £55.00). Perfect for gifting, we like the idea of this now reduced 'Party Box' that also contains two tumblers for your mum to keep long after the Margaritas have been sunk. The set includes Gin Sour, Cosmopolitan, Margarita, White Lady, Espresso Martini, and Daiquiri drinks. Get the '80s playlist on standby and you're ready to go. Tempted? So are we. What's more, you can also choose to build your own box to your recipient's taste and you can add a gorgeous gift sleeve so it arrives ready to go! NIO Cocktails We think this thoughtful option is perfect for fussy drinkers or a Mum who wants to try something new. So, what are you waiting for?! Grab your slippers, fish out the remote from down the back of the sofa, and enjoy. Paramount Pictures / Via GIPHY Cheers to us for giving the best gifts and saving some serious £££ this Mother's Day.
