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Kids devastated as gymnastics Christmas shows cancelled after massive fire guts base
Devastated children from a gymnastics club in West Lothian are facing disappointment as their Christmas shows have been cancelled following a massive fire that destroyed their base. The young gymnasts from Astro Gymnastics in Livingston had to be evacuated urgently on Saturday when a fire broke out in a nearby unit at Brucefield Industrial Estate.…
Massive blaze breaks out at Scots paper mill as emergency services rush to the scene
A massive blaze broke out at a paper mill in Fife, Scotland, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene. The fire at Sapphire Paper Mill on Glenwood Road, Leslie, started just before 5.15 am on Tuesday. Twelve fire appliances were deployed to tackle the “well-developed” blaze, with plumes of smoke and large flames visible…
Drug driver hit pedestrian on hard shoulder of M8 near Harthill
A van driver who had taken drugs collided with a pedestrian on the hard shoulder of the M8 near Harthill, resulting in the victim suffering “catastrophic” injuries. David Nicolson, aged 36, has been advised to prepare for a potential prison sentence after the incident occurred on October 17, 2022. Nicolson, residing on New Inchinnan Road…
NHS Dumfries and Galloway bosses urge residents to get winter flu and Covid vaccines
NHS Dumfries and Galloway bosses are encouraging residents to ensure they are up to date with their winter flu and Covid vaccinations. The health board reports that the uptake rate of winter vaccines in the region is currently higher than the national average, but they are urging even more people to come forward and get…
Dumfries TV and radio broadcaster Amy Irons to lead new BBC Scotland TV show
Dumfries TV and radio broadcaster, Amy Irons, has been selected to lead a new TV show for BBC Scotland, as reported by Daily Record. Amy Irons, a former pupil of St Joseph’s College, will co-host Reporting Scotland: News at Seven alongside Laura Maciver. The 30-minute weeknight news program will be broadcast live from the BBC’s…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Christmas request lands Eugenie in ‘difficult position’
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Christmas request has put Princess Eugenie in a tricky situation. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have extended an invitation to Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, to spend Christmas with them in Montecito, California. However, the couple is also expected to attend the Royal Family’s traditional celebrations in…
Jay Z called a bully by lawyer representing alleged victim in rape case
Shawn Carter, widely known as Jay Z, is facing serious allegations as a woman, identified as Jane Doe in legal documents, has accused him of historic rape. The woman claims that the rapper raped her when she was 13 years old at a party following the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000. It is alleged…
Clydesdale communities plan new shop and path upgrades with windfarm funding
Communities in Clydesdale are set to benefit from new plans for shop renovations and path upgrades, thanks to funding from windfarm operators. South Lanarkshire Council has awarded grants totalling £726,000 from its renewable energy fund to various projects in Douglas, Coalburn, Lesmahagow, Stonehouse, and Strathaven. One of the initiatives receiving funding is the conversion of…
Child snatched from hospital as newborn dies of brain tumour years later
A shocking incident from three decades ago has come back into the spotlight as Abbie Humphries, who was kidnapped from a hospital as a newborn, has tragically passed away from a brain tumour. Abbie was abducted from the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham in July 1994, just three hours after her birth, sparking a nationwide…
Devastating decision to close Coltness Community Larder as it can’t now keep up with demand
The closure of the Coltness Community Larder has been announced due to the inability to keep up with the increasing demand for its services. The larder, which has been operating for over three years, has provided essential food and support to many families and individuals in Wishaw. This vital community resource has relied on the…