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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.…
Scot ‘posted list of drug dealers and execution threat’ online
A Scottish man has appeared in court in Belfast on trial for a terrorist offence after allegedly posting a list of drug dealers along with an execution threat on a Republican group’s Facebook page. Andrew Stephen Rae, 43, from Glasgow, faced charges of possessing documents or records useful to terrorism for sharing a document containing…
Scots man in Belfast court on terrorism charge after ‘posting execution list’
A Scottish man is facing a terrorism charge in Belfast after allegedly posting an execution list on a Republican group’s Facebook page. Andrew Stephen Rae, from Glasgow, appeared in Laganside Court on December 10, accused of possessing documents useful for terrorism. The Crown claims that on August 31, 2021, Rae posted a list of alleged…
New stats show Lanarkshire records second highest number of drug deaths
Lanarkshire has been identified as the area with the second-highest number of drug-related deaths in Scotland, according to newly released statistics. The Scottish Government published figures showing that there were 833 suspected drug deaths recorded between January and September 2024, representing a seven per cent decrease from the previous total. This comes after a total…
Cruel parents ‘left toddler in closet with space heater at 43C until she died’
Cruel Parents Accused of Leaving Toddler in Closet with Space Heater Resulting in Tragic Death The parents of a toddler from the US are facing serious charges after their two-year-old daughter was found dead in a closet with a space heater that caused temperatures to reach up to 109 degrees Fahrenheit. Sintia Perez, 21, and…
Mum found dead after taking ‘weight loss drops’ to to shed post-cancer weight
Mum Found Dead After Taking ‘Weight Loss Drops’ to Shed Post-Cancer Weight A tragic incident has left a family grieving after a mother-of-two, Sarah Thompson, passed away suddenly while attempting to lose weight using ‘weight loss drops’ she had been taking. The 34-year-old, who had recently battled cancer, was found dead in her bed in…
Concerns raised by Rutherglen MSP over impact of increased NI contributions costs for employers
Rutherglen MSP Expresses Concerns Over Impact of Increased National Insurance Contributions Costs for Employers Rutherglen’s MSP has voiced concerns over the planned tax hike on Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (eNICs) announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Budget. The rate of employer contributions is set to rise from 13.8 per cent to 15 per cent,…
Paralympic champion Steph McGuire honoured by New College Lanarkshire
Paralympic champion Steph McGuire has been honoured by New College Lanarkshire in recognition of his outstanding achievements. The boccia star was named a fellow of the college during a recent graduation ceremony at its Coatbridge campus, where he shared his inspiring journey with the graduates. Steph, who won a gold medal at this summer’s Paris…
Epidemic of skipping school can’t continue and more must be done to combat truancy
An epidemic of school truancy is plaguing Scotland, with over 220,000 schoolchildren regularly missing classes. This alarming trend, exacerbated by the disruptions caused by the Covid lockdown, poses significant risks to the education and future prospects of these young individuals. Studies show that missing just 10 days of school per year can result in lower…
Torness nuclear power plant ‘needs long-term green transition plan to protect 700 jobs’
Torness Nuclear Power Plant in Need of Long-Term Green Transition Plan to Safeguard 700 Jobs Torness nuclear power station, situated near Dunbar in East Lothian, is facing the need for a long-term “green transition plan” to safeguard its 700 employees, according to recent reports. The plant, Scotland’s last remaining nuclear power station, had its operational…