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Jay-Z accused of raping teen girl in 2000 along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Jay-Z Accused of Raping Teen Girl in 2000 Along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Jay-Z has faced accusations of raping a 13-year-old girl at a party in 2000, alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The American rapper and businessman expressed his dismay at having to confront his wife, Beyoncé, and explain the allegations to their children. A civil…
Everything you need to know about Dumfries and Galloway bin collections over Christmas
The upcoming Christmas period will bring changes to the bin collections in Dumfries and Galloway. Dumfries and Galloway Council has announced that there will be no bin collections on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, or January 2. Residents whose bins are usually emptied on a Wednesday, including Christmas and New Year’s Day this…
Newmains locals turn out for switching on of village’s new Christmas lights
Locals in Newmains gathered together to witness the switching on of the village’s brand new Christmas lights. The event, which followed a successful fundraising campaign, saw the official unveiling of the new living tree and festive lights. Despite the rainy weather, a large crowd turned up to mark the beginning of the holiday season in…
Perthshire drivers warned in advance of pavement parking ban
Perthshire Drivers Warned in Advance of Pavement Parking Ban Residents of a Perthshire village were taken aback as they discovered what seemed to be penalties for pavement parking weeks before fines were due to be enforced. The Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) had announced in late October that the pavement parking ban would be implemented…
Perth and Kinross Council urged to hold fire on library cuts
Perth and Kinross Council Urged to Halt Library Closures Campaigners in Perth and Kinross are urging the local council to refrain from closing any libraries until they are certain of the government funding it will receive next year. Amid concerns over potential library closures, Finance Secretary Shona Robison recently announced a “record” funding deal for…
Radio star Robin Ayers dies of cancer aged 44 leaving two daughters behind
Beloved American radio personality, Robin Ayers, has tragically passed away at the age of 44 after a courageous battle with cancer. Robin leaves behind her husband and twin daughters, Brooklyn and Madison, who recently turned 18. The news of her passing was confirmed by her station, KBLA Talk 1580, expressing deep sadness at the loss…
Pupils return to classroom days after Storm Darragh blew roof off Dumfries and Galloway school
Pupils return to Castle Douglas High School in Dumfries and Galloway today, just days after Storm Darragh caused part of the school’s roof to be blown off. Over the weekend, the region experienced extreme winds exceeding 60mph, leading to fallen trees and power cuts across the area. Despite the damage caused to the school by…
Kinnoull Tennis Club’s £150,000 new facilities will serve Perth and beyond
Kinnoull Tennis Club in Perth has unveiled its new state-of-the-art facilities, worth a total of £150,000, which are set to benefit not only the local community but also attract players from across the region and beyond. The club secured funding for the renovation project, which includes four new artificial courts, LED floodlights, and improved disabled…
Cash-strapped Perth and Kinross Council doubles reserve use to £28.1 million
Cash-strapped Perth and Kinross Council has significantly increased its use of reserves this year, now planning to use a total of £28.1 million – more than double the initially budgeted amount of £13.8 million. The decision to tap into reserves was made in February 2024, and during a recent meeting of the Audit and Performance…
SFRS delay replacing height appliance at Perth Community Fire Station
The replacement of a 10-year-old height appliance at Perth Community Fire Station has been delayed by up to two years, according to the latest update provided to Perth and Kinross Council’s Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee. The current appliance, a combined aerial rescue pump (CARP), was deemed in need of replacement as part of a…