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Dumfries and Galloway farmer fined nearly £8k for straightening river without permission
A farmer in Dumfries and Galloway has been fined nearly £8,000 for straightening a river without permission. Messrs McNeil Ltd, operating between Lochans and Portpatrick in the region, received a variable monetary penalty (VMP) from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) for their unauthorised actions, which were found to have a significant environmental impact. The…
Green light for modern new home plan near Trump Turnberry
Greenlight Given for Contemporary New Home Proposal near Trump Turnberry A modern new home is set to replace a derelict stone-built property near the prestigious Trump Turnberry Hotel and golf resort in Ayrshire. The proposal, located on a plot of land at 2 Maidens Road just a few hundred yards south of the luxury resort,…
Kate Forbes urged to allow Sheku Bayoh inquiry to examine Crown Office decision not to prosecute
Kate Forbes has been urged to allow the Sheku Bayoh inquiry to expand its investigation to include the Crown Office’s decision not to prosecute in the case. Aamer Anwar, the family’s representative, emphasized the importance of this extension to ensure the inquiry fulfills its purpose. Sheku Bayoh, a father of two, tragically died in 2015…
Horror fire kills 8-year-old after telling brother ‘your bike’s making a noise’
Tragedy struck in Birkenhead as a fatal house fire claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy named Luke Albiston-O’Donnell. Luke demonstrated incredible bravery and alertness by waking his siblings up and informing them about his brother’s electric bike making a suspicious noise before it burst into flames. The distressing incident unfolded on Keele Close in…
Over £1m in Scottish bank notes seized in Russian money laundering bust
In a significant crackdown on Russian money laundering, over £1 million in Scottish bank notes has been seized in a recent operation. The Ukrainian driver, Ruslan Kaziuk, was apprehended by Border Force officials at Dover with a staggering £2.1 million in cash, including a substantial amount in Scottish currency. Despite initially declaring only £500, further…
Staff and 999 crews praised following evacuation at Perthshire school
Staff and emergency crews have been praised for their swift response following an evacuation at Perth Academy in Perthshire. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, with two Scottish Fire and Rescue Service appliances dispatched to the school after a fire broke out in a disused storage area shortly after 2 pm. Perth and Kinross Council…
Eating ultra-processed food may cause fat build up in surprising body part
A recent study has highlighted a potential connection between consuming ultra-processed foods and the buildup of fat in the thighs. This research, carried out by the University of California with 666 participants, suggests that diets high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may impact muscle quality, particularly in the thighs. The study also raised concerns that increased…
Organiser’s delight at turnout to discuss pensions ‘scandal’ that affects 1500 across the Ayrshire region
Organiser’s delight at turnout to discuss pensions ‘scandal’ affecting 1500 in Ayrshire region Organising a meeting to address what she believes to be a pensions ‘scandal’, Patricia Kennedy, a resident of Coylton, was pleased with the impressive turnout of nearly 100 attendees who may also be impacted. Patricia has been leading the charge against former…
Work begins on £7.8million activity centre plans for former Dumfries and Galloway primary school
**Work Commences on £7.8 Million Transformation of Former Dumfries and Galloway Primary School** Building activity has officially started on a £7.8 million revitalization project in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway. The former primary school in the town is soon to become Dalbeattie Rocks and Wheels, an exciting outdoor activity centre set to include climbing walls, a…
Diet changes could ‘delay or prevent’ Alzheimer’s – new research
Diet Changes Could ‘Delay or Prevent’ Alzheimer’s – Groundbreaking Research A recent study suggests that changes to one’s diet in midlife could potentially stave off or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The research has pinpointed a specific type of body fat that is linked to abnormal proteins in the brain, which are known as…