Sally Mclean

Dolly Parton, who died aged 80, had a special connection to Dunfermline and wrote to the Scottish city in 2023 after it received modern city status. She congratulated residents and highlighted her shared philanthropic legacy with Dunfermline-born Andrew Carnegie, particularly their efforts to expand access to reading. Parton explained that her Imagination Library provides more than two million children in around 3,000 communities with a free book each month, inspired partly by her father Robert's limited access to education. The letter was delivered to Dunfermline by Jeff Conyers, president of the Dollywood Foundation, during a visit arranged by Visit Dunfermline.

Rod Stewart has undergone a coronary stent procedure and cancelled the remainder of his North American tour, including shows in the United States and Mexico, while he recovers. He said the procedure was precautionary, that he was discharged after 48 hours, and that he expects to return to the stage after several weeks of rest. His representatives said he was doing well and had resumed normal daily activities. Stewart also thanked medical staff and fans, while the article recalls his previous thyroid and prostate cancer diagnoses and his advocacy for early prostate-cancer testing.

Dogs face a higher risk of flea infestations during warmer, more humid summer months. A simple test involves shaking or combing a dog over white kitchen roll, then adding water to any black specks; a reddish colour may indicate flea droppings. Warning signs include scratching, irritated skin, bald patches and sores. If fleas are found, owners should treat both the pet and the home, vacuum and clean regularly, discard vacuum bags, and consider preventative treatments such as spot-ons or flea collars. Regular grooming can also help identify fleas and ticks early.

TRNSMT 2026 opened at Glasgow Green on June 19 and runs through June 21, featuring acts including Kasabian, CMAT, Richard Ashcroft, Amy Macdonald and Lewis Capaldi. The festival is cashless, and its newly released bar prices include £7–£7.50 pints, £8.50 single-serve wines, spirits with mixers from £8.25, and soft drinks from £2.50. Prices are higher than some comparable 2025 drink prices, including lager at £6.75 and cider at £6.95.

A Scotland fan went viral after decorating his English neighbour Noel’s house with blue tape and a sign reading “Noel loves Scotland” following Scotland’s World Cup win over Haiti. Posted by TikTok user Siobhann_xo, the prank attracted around 90,000 likes and amused both Scottish and English viewers. Siobhann said there was no bad blood and that Noel enjoyed the makeover, explaining that blue tape was used because they did not have white tape for an accurate Saltire design.

Research involving more than 30,000 people in the UK and US found that regularly consuming flavanol-rich fruits, vegetables, beans and green tea may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The article lists estimated flavanol levels for foods including plums, cranberries, blackberries, apples, berries, beans and green tea, noting that about 500 mg of flavanols per day has previously been associated with a lower risk of death from heart disease. Researchers say the findings could make dietary advice more specific by emphasizing which five portions people choose, not just the total amount consumed.

Brothers George and Mike Heaton launched Represent with £150 while studying in Lancashire, initially printing T-shirts in their father’s garden shed. The Bolton-founded streetwear label overcame early profitability concerns and a two-year European trademark dispute before gaining celebrity visibility through Justin Bieber and collaborations with Liam Gallagher and Oasis. Growth accelerated during the pandemic through frequent online product launches, wholesale distribution and expansion into stores in Manchester, London, Los Angeles and Bondi Beach. Represent was forecast to reach £100 million in turnover, while the brothers’ estimated wealth reached £185 million; its 247 performance-wear division now generates 21% of revenue and the company is pursuing further expansion in North America.

Leah Keane, daughter of former Manchester United captain Roy Keane, has shared photographs from her countryside wedding at Kin House in Wiltshire to England and Southampton footballer Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Roy Keane walked his daughter down the aisle. The couple, who became engaged off the coast of Italy in 2024 and welcomed a daughter named Iris last year, exchanged vows on Saturday. Both Taylor and Roy have previously spoken warmly about their relationship, while Southampton's separate training-ground spying scandal is noted as the club faces another Championship season.

June’s final weeks of the school year create intense logistical and emotional pressure for working parents, with sports days, school trips, leavers’ assemblies, dances, discos, performances and the final day all requiring planning and time away from work. Sally McLean describes her own struggle to manage these commitments while encouraging parents to rely on one another, accept that mistakes happen and appreciate their children’s milestones before the summer break.

Prince William smiled and waved from his car after Freddie McEwan shouted “oi, Will!” while spotting him in the street. McEwan posted the encounter on TikTok, joking that he had kept his cool, but viewers found his excitement amusing and praised William for acknowledging him. The story also notes William’s recent celebrations with Aston Villa supporters after the club’s European trophy win.

A recommended one-day drive from Glasgow to Oban highlights scenic and cultural stops across western Scotland. The route includes the village of Luss on Loch Lomond, the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint, Inveraray and its castle, Kilchurn Castle, St Conan's Kirk, and Oban. Visitors can explore historic sites, enjoy views and local food, visit Oban Distillery, and use Oban as a base for ferry trips or whale-watching excursions.

Morrisons is installing male sanitary bins in customer toilets across nearly 500 UK supermarkets, making it the first supermarket to meet The Bog Standard guidelines developed by phs Group and Prostate Cancer UK. The initiative is intended to support men experiencing urinary incontinence, including those treated for prostate cancer, and follows customer feedback and earlier accessibility measures such as stoma-friendly toilets and sensory support boxes. Prostate Cancer UK welcomed the move but called for other businesses and the UK Government to support wider access and changes to Health and Safety Executive guidance. The rollout does not cover Morrisons Daily convenience stores without customer toilets.