The Latest Breaking News from Mark Allan

Bupa to close 85 dental practices across UK with 1,200 staff affected - full list

The move will affect around 1,200 staff across the country

Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2023

85 dental practices to close amid national shortage in dentists - full list

The British Dental Association said that the service is “approaching the end of the road”

Wales Online · Mar 29, 2023

The Chevalier review – fascinating but flawed look at an extraordinary musician

Bill Barclay’s play about the composer Chevalier de Saint-Georges shines a light on a long-neglected figure and his exquisite music

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023

Celtic Boys Club manager touched youth’s private parts, court hears

Francis Cairney, 87, is accused of indecently assaulting three boys while a coach with the football club in the 1970s and ’80s.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Les Arts Florissants/Christie review – Christmas, 17th-century Paris-style

A range of seasonal and dramatic music by Marc-Antoine Charpentier was beautifully realised, the playing and singing sensuous and detailed

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022

Glasgow fireman threatened to rape 16-year-old girl he approached in his car

Michael Roberts, 34, preyed on on two teenagers, approaching them in his car while they walked on the street. When one of the girls refused to get in his car, he said “he was going to rape" her.

Glasgow Live · Nov 21, 2022

Bogus Glasgow workman threatened woman ‘I’m coming to your door’ in dispute over payment

William McKay, 35, carried out handyman tasks for Georgia Baker but demanded a further £100 from the lawyer which led to the dispute. He has now been jailed for 35 months.

Glasgow Live · Nov 18, 2022

Bluewater owner warns of slump in developments as property values drop

Landsec says retailers are shutting shops to focus on ‘fewer but bigger’ stores

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022

Value of Landsec’s City offices drops almost 10% as borrowing costs bite

Return to ultra-low interest rates unlikely, boss Mark Allan said

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2022

LSO/Thomas review – African American composers in the spotlight

Joel Thompson and Carlos Simon mixed music with urgent speech while Wynton Marsalis’s concerto liberated the tuba from its bridesmaid role

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022