Tag: Broxburn

From the aisles to the altar!

SCOTMID COLLEAGUES SAY ‘I DO’

Love found its way to the aisles of Scotmid Broxburn Store, where colleagues James and Lauren first crossed paths in 2014. The Scotmid sweethearts exchanged vows during a heartwarming ceremony at Balbirnie House in Markinch recently.

The flame was kindled during the staff Christmas party a decade ago when James finally plucked up the courage to ask Lauren on a date. To his delight, she accepted, and they ventured into Edinburgh together. Their bond continued to flourish as they worked shoulder to shoulder in Broxburn for another two years.

Lauren joined Scotmid Broxburn in 2014 before departing in 2016 to become a PE teacher, while James joined Scotmid in 2002 and now manages a Scotmid store in East Calder.

James said, “The aisles of Scotmid may not seem like the most conventional romantic setting to meet your future partner, yet for Lauren and me, they marked the beginning of our journey together.

“We’ll always cherish our time working together; our connection blossomed into a lifelong partnership.”

Concern over COVID outbreaks in two Lothian care homes

Two Lothian care homes are under investigation by NHS Lothian following significant coronavirus outbreaks.

53 cases have been reported in Redmill Care home in Broxburn while 29 people have tested positive for the virus in Millford House Care Home in Duddingston.

Lothian MSP, Miles Briggs, said: “My thoughts are with the families and loved ones who have died from this cruel virus at these care homes.

“Since the start of the covid-19 outbreak care homes have been by far where the highest proportion of deaths have been, with residents at higher risk to Covid-19 and living under the same roof.

“SNP Ministers have failed to introduce effective infection prevention measures comprehensively across all care homes, which has left residents at greater risk.”

800 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported across Scotland in the last 24 hours. Of these, 164 are in Lothian.

Local MSP Neil Findlay said: “I am very concerned about the situation at Redmill care home in Whitburn (above) where there is an outbreak of Covid 19 – the company and Scottish Govt must be transparent about the situation and advise families and staff about the situation.

“Families are very appreciative of the efforts of staff at the home who are very worried about their wellbeing and that of all their residents.”