Saturday, April 11, 2026 — Edition No. 56 — The Cornmill Intelligencer

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Dogs & Animals Rescue

From Stray to Hero: Rescue Dog Saves Family from House Fire Weeks After Adoption

Rusty the shelter dog repaid his new family's kindness by alerting them to a kitchen blaze while two smoke detectors failed

When Gabby Bannon drove to North Carolina to help animals displaced by Hurricane Helene, she had no idea she'd be bringing home a four-legged hero.

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News International

Artemis II Astronauts Break Spaceflight Record on Historic Return to Earth

NASA's four-person crew surpasses Apollo 13's distance mark as Glasgow's satellite sector looks to the stars

By Damien Day

Four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II spacecraft have broken the record for the farthest humans have ever travelled from Earth, surpassing a mark that stood for more than half a century.

On Monday, six days into their historic lunar flyby mission, commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen reached 248,655 miles from Earth — eclipsing the distance set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970. By the time Orion reached its farthest point, the four had travelled approximately 252,760 miles into deep space.

\"We do so in honouring the extraordinary efforts and feats of our predecessors in human space exploration,\" Hansen said from the Orion capsule, before issuing a challenge. \"We want to make sure this record is not long-lived.\"

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News Glasgow

Glasgow City Chambers to Get a Bold New Visitor Experience

Plans are taking shape to transform one of Glasgow's most magnificent buildings into a must-visit destination — with new tours, richer storytelling, and a fresh sense of civic pride

By Helen Cooper

If you've ever climbed that extraordinary marble staircase and looked up at 1.5 million hand-laid mosaic tiles overhead, you'll know the feeling: Glasgow City Chambers is one of the most breathtaking buildings in Scotland, and it doesn't always get the credit it deserves.

That's about to change.

Glasgow City Council is exploring plans to create an enhanced visitor experience at the A-listed George Square landmark, with new paid tours, richer storytelling, and the possibility of more events in its grand halls. The move, pushed by Green councillors during the recent budget, is timed to coincide with the reopening of George Square — and aims to show off the Chambers like never before.

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Community

Glasgow Mum Turns Personal Tragedy into a Lifeline for Families

Kirsty Solman launched Stand With Kyle Now after her son's mental health crisis — and the Drumchapel charity is now supporting families across Scotland

By Damien Day

When Kirsty Solman's son Kyle was rushed to hospital after attempting to take his own life, she made herself a promise. She would make sure no family had to face what hers had faced — alone.

Kyle, who has autism and ADHD, was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children's A&E multiple times after ingesting medication. He was just ten years old. The Drumchapel family felt let down by the systems that should have protected him — long waiting lists, overstretched services, and a lack of joined-up support for children battling mental health difficulties.

Rather than retreat, Kirsty and her husband Scott channelled their anguish into action. In January 2024, their charity, Stand With Kyle Now, obtained official status — and the family hasn't stopped since.

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