Plastic pollution is a major concern as David Attenborough highlighted in his television series Blue Planet 2, showing graphic content, including albatross parents feeding their chicks plastic waste, and plastic straws wounding turtles. Companies such as Lush give customers money off if they return their plastic tubs so they can recycle them, while Sainsbury’s has […]
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Majestic show is escapism by the bucketful
We Will Rock You This new touring production with a new cast and set knows exactly what its audience wants and delivers it by the bucketful. This is escapist nonsense and all the better for it. The end product is the same – 24 Queen songs wrapped up in a lightweight story with its tongue […]
Joker breaks records despite ‘disturbing’ violence
Joker, one of the most talked-about and controversial films of the year, has proved a hit with movie-goers, despite fears of violence at cinemas and some fans walking out saying it was too disturbing. The film brought in an estimated $93.5 million in North America this weekend. That sees it overtake the record for an […]
George Hotel welcomes return of InterContinental brand
One of Scotland’s top hotels hosted a party for more than 300 guests to mark the return of the largest luxury hotel brand in the world. The George, in George Street, Edinburgh, ended its brief association with Principal in the summer and has been re-branded the InterContinental Edinburgh – The George. It is the only […]
Heineken opens new chapter to help beat prejudice
One of Scotland’s brewing companies has taken a big step forward on its inclusivity ‘journey’ by backing a pioneering project to help bring together people from diverse backgrounds. Heineken has been a big sponsor of the inclusivity and diversity agenda, working with The Human Library to engage its employees with people from all walks of […]