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Inspections carried out on Dumfries and Galloway school roof blown off by Storm Darragh
Inspections have been conducted on the roof of Castle Douglas High School in Dumfries and Galloway after it was blown off by Storm Darragh over the weekend. Despite the roof damage, classes at the school continued as scheduled on Monday. Dumfries and Galloway Council has reassured the public that necessary assessments are being carried out…
New DWP update on State Pension age compensation plan in response to WASPI petition
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided an update in response to an online petition submitted by the Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign (WASPI) regarding a compensation scheme for those affected by changes to their State Pension age. The petition, signed by over 132,000 individuals, urges the UK Government to fairly compensate…
Wi-Fi warning shared with all UK homes as common habit risks cyber hacks
A warning has been issued to all UK households regarding the placement of Wi-Fi routers, as a common habit could put them at risk of cyber hacks. Tech expert Jonathan Perumal has highlighted the dangers of positioning broadband hubs in common areas, such as on windowsills. While this may seem like a way to improve…
Pupils ‘develop skin rashes’ as Victorian disease spreads in school amid scabies warning
Pupils at a school in Cornwall have been reported to be developing skin rashes, sparking concerns of a Victorian-era disease spreading among students. Truro and Penwith College issued a notice to parents, alerting them to the presence of the highly contagious infection known as scabies. The college confirmed that some students had been diagnosed with…
Perth artist’s city mural is a thank you to his wife’s carers
A touching mural has been unveiled in Perth city centre by local artist, Ian Cuthbert Imrie, as a tribute to the carers who looked after his late wife, Margaret. Margaret, who sadly passed away in October, had received care from NHS and Perth and Kinross Council workers after suffering a stroke in 2022. Spending a…
Knife Angel is backdrop to Perth seminar on violence
Perth, Scotland, was the host city for a seminar on knife crime and tackling violence, set against the backdrop of the Knife Angel statue. The event, which took place at the Perth Concert Hall, coincided with the arrival of the 27ft high statue made from 100,000 seized knives and bladed weapons. Known as the National…
Conservatives accuse Perth and Kinross councillors of “shirking” duties over committee membership row
Conservatives in Perth and Kinross have accused councillors of neglecting their duties in a recent committee membership row. The controversy arose when the SNP and Liberal Democrat groups voted to reduce the membership of a council committee, the Planning and Placemaking Committee, from 13 to 11 members. This decision was made despite each group gaining…
Petrifying moment terraced house blows up as debris flung onto street
Terraced House Explodes in London, Sending Debris Flying Onto Street A shocking incident unfolded in London as captured by footage showing a terraced house exploding and bursting into flames, sending debris across a residential street. The alarming scene on Ley Street in Ilford on December 10 brought around 60 firefighters to the location following reports…
GCHQ Christmas puzzle 2024 unveiled – solve tricky brainteaser made for ‘mix of minds’
GCHQ has just unveiled its Christmas puzzle for the year 2024, challenging individuals to tackle a tricky brainteaser designed for a diverse group of thinkers. The UK’s intelligence agency, also known as the Government Communications Headquarters, released its annual Christmas puzzle in the form of a traditional Christmas card. This year’s puzzle features a two-sided…
Stonehaven fatal derailment to be probed during inquiry next month
A fatal accident enquiry is set to investigate the Stonehaven rail crash tragedy next month, where three lives were lost. The fatal derailment occurred on August 12, 2020, on the Scotrail service from Aberdeen to Glasgow, resulting in the deaths of train driver Brett McCullough, 45, conductor Donald Dinnie, 58, and passenger Christopher Stuchbury, 62.…