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Kind-hearted West Lothian school pupils make sure no child goes without this Christmas
In a heartwarming gesture, compassionate students at Armadale Academy in West Lothian have taken it upon themselves to ensure that no child goes without this Christmas. The students once again rallied behind West Lothian charity River Kids and its toy appeal, urging families to contribute and support those facing hardships during the holiday season. Led…
Dumfriesshire SWI Federation meeting highlights institute successes and future events
Dumfriesshire SWI Federation Meeting Highlights Institute Successes and Future Events The Dumfriesshire SWI Federation recently held a meeting to celebrate institute successes and discuss upcoming events. Despite challenging weather conditions, delegates from 22 institutes gathered for the meeting hosted by Federation President, Mima Telfer. During the meeting, plans for the next two gatherings were outlined,…
Bowling and quiz competitions entertain Stewartry Federation members
Bowling and Quiz Competitions Bring Entertainment to Stewartry Federation Members Members of the Stewartry Federation recently came together for a day of fun-filled activities, including bowling and a quiz competition. The event saw 18 teams from across the Stewartry region participate in the annual quiz, with Federation vice-president Christine Whipp and Carol Bryden acting as…
Barony Gardening Club members enjoy talk about the alpine plants of New Zealand
Members of the Barony Gardening Club were treated to an engaging talk about the alpine plants of New Zealand by speaker Jim Jermyn. Jim, who recently embarked on a speaking tour of the South Island of New Zealand, shared his encounters with the unique alpine plants found in this region. Despite the cold December evening,…
People on a low income may be be due financial help from their local council this winter
People on a low income may be due financial help from their local council this winter. People working full-time may also be able to pause Council Tax payments to ease some of the festive financial pressure. The colder months can put additional pressure on household finances, especially as energy bills have now gone up by…
PIP provides up to £737 each month to nearly 140,000 people with these respiratory conditions
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are providing crucial financial assistance to almost 140,000 individuals each month who are suffering from various respiratory conditions. According to the latest update from the Department for Work and Pensions, over 138,000 people are benefiting from PIP support for respiratory issues, with around 5,100 of these recipients residing in Scotland. Respiratory…
Coastguard describes “treacherous recovery” of pensioner’s body after quicksand tragedy at Solway Firth
HM Coastguard Senior Coastal Operations Officer, Stewart Bryden, has described the challenging recovery mission of a woman’s body trapped in quicksand at the Solway Firth in Dumfries and Galloway. The incident unfolded when Shona Campbell encountered difficulties in the Cummertrees and Powfoot area, prompting a full-scale search by the Coastguard. After an extensive search effort,…
Freezing fog health warning issued after frosty phenomenon descends on Scotland
A health warning has been issued in Scotland after freezing fog blanketed various parts of the country, creating hazardous conditions. The Met Office raised concerns as freezing fog enveloped Central Scotland, Tayside, Fife, and Strathclyde, prompting a yellow weather warning until the following morning. While the frosty fog may have presented an aesthetically pleasing scene,…
Man catches girlfriend cheating on him – then plots revenge using Taylor Swift tickets
A man caught his girlfriend cheating on him and decided to take revenge using Taylor Swift concert tickets. The man, who purchased the tickets for $800 (£442), discovered his girlfriend had been exchanging flirtatious messages with a work colleague for months. When confronted, she admitted to having an emotional affair and kissing the colleague multiple…
Sara Sharif’s father, uncle and stepmum guilty of torturing 10-year-old to death and fleeing country
Sara Sharif’s father, uncle, and stepmother have been found guilty of torturing the 10-year-old girl to death before fleeing the UK for Pakistan. Urfan Sharif, 42, and stepmother Beinash Batool, 30, are facing life sentences after their conviction at the Old Bailey. Sara’s uncle, Faisal Malik, was also found guilty in connection to her death.…