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Woman ‘rents old man in Japan’ for unusual reason and makes wholesome discovery
A woman in Japan rents an ‘old man,’ discovers a heartwarming experience. Aija Mayrock from the US shared her unique encounter with 58-year-old Kazushi Sakurai through the Ossan Rental scheme. This initiative allows individuals to hire older companions for a fee, offering services like life advice, financial guidance, and more. After reaching out to several…
A Dumfries festive family favourite returns this weekend
A beloved festive tradition in Dumfries is set to make its return this weekend as the Dumfries Lions Club prepares for their annual Christmas tree sale. For over 35 years, the Lions have been selling Christmas trees to the local community, with funds raised going towards supporting worthy causes in the area. Despite the challenging…
Dumfries Food Train on track to help older people
The Dumfries Food Train is making strides in its mission to support older people in the community. Recently, a Christmas coffee morning held at the Food Train Hub in English Street, Dumfries, helped raise funds for this cause. The event saw Gary McCracken and Tracey Egginton leading a popular raffle, with proceeds going towards aiding…
Council confirms Motherwell Civic Theatre and Concert Hall will be demolished following identification of RAAC
North Lanarkshire Council has announced that the Motherwell Civic Theatre and Concert Hall will be demolished due to the identification of significant structural issues. An assessment revealed that 95% of the roof contains Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), posing a High to Critical risk level. The estimated costs to replace and repair the roof are…
Last few days to donate to Hamilton Advertiser toy appeal
Donations for the Hamilton Advertiser toy appeal are still open until December 9th, and the community is rallying together to ensure as many families as possible have gifts under the tree this Christmas. With only a few days left, generous readers, locals, and businesses are urged to contribute toys, games, books, and vouchers to spread…
Brianna Ghey killer fails in bid to have life sentence reduced
Brianna Ghey killer fails in bid to have life sentence reduced Eddie Ratcliffe, one of the teens found guilty of the murder of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, has had his attempt to challenge the length of his sentence rejected at the Court of Appeal. Brianna was tragically stabbed 28 times with a hunting knife during a…
Cleaning expert shares 55p ‘magic’ product that removes grout mould ‘overnight’
A cleaning expert has shared a cost-effective ‘magic’ product that can effectively remove grout mould overnight, revolutionising the way people tackle bathroom cleaning. Craig Phillips from Bathroom Mountain has revealed a simple yet powerful cleaning hack that requires only two household items: cotton wool and bleach. This solution, costing just 55p, proves that expensive products…
Scots seaside town unites to clean up 1000kg of litter from beaches this year
Residents of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire have come together to tackle the issue of litter on their local beaches, with more than 1000 kilograms of waste being removed this year. The community has been actively involved in monthly beach cleans organized by Plastic Free Stonehaven and Paws On Plastic since February. The success of these efforts…
Car wash venture for Whitletts Road in Ayr is approved
A new car wash venture has been given the green light for Whitletts Road in Ayr. The approval from the council allows for a change of use to a vacant piece of land at 169 Whitletts Road. This location has seen various planning applications over the years, with previous plans including a retail development with…
Chris Hoy ‘overwhelmed’ as scores of men find cancer early after reading memoir
Sir Chris Hoy has expressed his gratitude and awe as his memoir has led to a significant number of men discovering prostate cancer early. The former Olympian champion shared on Instagram that he has been deeply moved by the outpouring of support since the release of his memoir last month. Many men who were inspired…