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Rutherglen MSP slams UK Labour after Scottish Government announces new winter heating payment for elderly
Rutherglen MSP Criticises UK Labour Over New Winter Heating Payment for Elderly Rutherglen’s MSP has spoken out against the UK Labour Government following the recent announcement by the Scottish Government regarding a new winter heating payment for the elderly. Clare Haughey, the MSP for Rutherglen, condemned UK Labour, including Rutherglen’s Labour MP Michael Shanks, for…
Lung cancer urine test developed after scientists make new breakthrough
Scientists at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, along with the Early Cancer Institute, have made a significant breakthrough in the early detection of lung cancer. They have developed a pioneering urine test that could potentially signal the first signs of lung cancer, allowing for early intervention and treatment. Currently, a…
Concern as life-saving defibrillator is stolen from outside Perthshire store
A defibrillator that was vital for saving lives was stolen from outside a store in Perthshire, causing concern among local authorities and residents. The incident took place outside the SPAR store on Percy Street in Stanley, with the theft believed to have occurred at 1:30 am on a Sunday in late October. The defibrillator was…
Rising Perth folk star in Fair City for hometown gigs
Rising Perth Folk Star Returns to Fair City for Hometown Gigs Perth folk sensation, Beth Malcolm, is set to dazzle hometown audiences with performances of her new album at Perth Theatre at the end of January. The 27-year-old, a former Perth High School pupil, recently clinched the Scots Singer of the Year title at the…
Perth and Kinross councillors vote for 10 per cent council tax increase
Perth and Kinross Councillors Back 10% Council Tax Increase Perth and Kinross councillors have recently voted to support a financial plan that includes a 10% increase in council tax for the years 2025/26 and 2026/27, and a 6% increase in 2027/28. The decision, made on Wednesday, was met with both support and opposition from councillors.…
Lockerbie Disaster celebration of ‘remembrance and gratitude’
A special service is set to take place at Lockerbie’s Tundergarth Parish Church on December 21st to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the tragic act of terrorism that shook the world. The Dumfries and Galloway church, along with other iconic sites at Tundergarth, will host a community celebration of “remembrance and gratitude” in memory of…
TikTok star, 24, shot dead in broad daylight while sitting in car outside gym
A tragic incident unfolded yesterday as a popular TikTok star, Fedra Oded Gaxiola Orozco, aged 24, was shot and killed in broad daylight while sitting in her car outside a gym in the López Lucio neighbourhood of Tijuana, Mexico. The young social media influencer, who had over 200,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok, was parked…
Fate for last pub in Stirlingshire village set to be decided amid community concerns
The future of the last pub in a village in Stirlingshire is hanging in the balance as the community anxiously awaits a decision. Tavern 1851, a historical establishment in Buchlyvie, closed suddenly earlier this year, leaving locals hopeful for its revival. However, a planning application from Pop Staycations to convert the pub into short-term holiday…
End in sight for Dumfries dad on 12 day challenge
Dumfries Dad Nears End of 12-Day Challenge to Support Underprivileged Kids this Christmas Dumfries dad Richie Nicoll is approaching the finale of his 12-day fundraising challenge by climbing Criffel to raise funds for disadvantaged children in the region this Christmas. With every arduous step, carrying around 50lbs in weight from a backpack and an SUV…
ITVX streaming service down as hundreds of users complain
ITVX streaming service experiences outage as numerous users lodge complaints The ITVX streaming service encountered technical difficulties earlier today, affecting users’ ability to access their favourite programmes. Reports from the outage monitoring service Downdetector indicate a significant increase in complaints early on Friday morning, with a surge in reports starting at 3:36 am and peaking…