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Fundraising campaign launched to pay for popular Annan Athletic player’s operation
A fundraising campaign has been initiated to assist in funding a critical operation for popular footballer Tommy Goss of Annan Athletic. Goss has been sidelined since early October due to a knee injury, and the necessary private surgery is projected to cost £4,500. The club’s director, Neil Irving, expressed the importance of Goss to the…
Prosecutors want protection for woman who suffered a two-year campaign of abuse
Prosecutors have requested protection for a woman who endured a two-year campaign of abuse from her boyfriend, as revealed in Hamilton Sheriff Court. The court heard that the woman woke up in hospital with a black eye at one point, but her boyfriend, Steven Fay, urged her not to seek treatment. Fay, 22, admitted to…
You can get Aldi Christmas veg for 15p if you buy on key dates
Aldi is set to offer Christmas vegetables for just 15p on key dates. The supermarket giant will be reducing prices as part of its Christmas Super Six promotion, available in stores from December 19. Recently crowned the best place to shop for Christmas dinner essentials by Which?, Aldi continues to impress customers with its value…
SNP Government criticised after Scottish Child Payment rises by just 45p a week
SNP Government comes under fire as Scottish Child Payment sees meagre increase by Daily Record The Scottish National Party (SNP) Government is facing criticism after the Scottish Child Payment (SCP), their key anti-poverty benefit, was raised by a mere 45p per week. This rise, below the current inflation rate, falls short of meeting the expectations…
New councillor elected in Stirling following by-election
A new councillor has been elected in Stirling following a by-election held to replace the seat vacated by Stirling’s new MP. The Scottish National Party candidate, Willie Ferguson, emerged victorious to represent the Ward 6 area on the council. The by-election saw a turnout of just 21.7 per cent, with 1,903 ballot papers received out…
Project to preserve Scottish Women’s Institute archives given funding boost ahead of Dumfries move
A project to preserve the Scottish Women’s Institutes’ archives has received a funding boost as it prepares for relocation to Dumfries. The SWI is collaborating with The Crichton Trust on a £15 million redevelopment project to transform a former laundry building into exhibition galleries, workshops, archive rooms, and national offices for the organization. The National…
The £15 ‘Oodie alternative’ on Amazon that helps shoppers ‘keep the heating off’
Amazon shoppers are discovering a budget-friendly alternative to the popular Oodie blanket to stay warm this winter. The Sienna Zip-Up Oversized Blanket Hoodie, priced at just £14.99, offers a comfortable and cosy option for those looking to keep the heating off and save money. With plush Sherpa fleece lining for added warmth, elasticated cuffs, and…
BBC Question Time viewers slam Nigel Farage over his ‘nasty’ attack as audience back Keir Starmer
Viewers of the widely watched show, BBC Question Time, have expressed strong disapproval towards Nigel Farage following his critical remarks about Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Farage labelled Starmer’s plans as “bland and scripted,” predicting that Labour would fall short on all six of its key commitments. This sparked a backlash on social media, with…
Galloway and West Dumfries MSP ‘baffled’ by proposal to reduce speed limit of cars
Galloway and West Dumfries MSP ‘baffled’ by proposal to reduce car speed limit The prospect of reducing the speed limit for cars has left Galloway and West Dumfries MSP, Finlay Carson, feeling perplexed. The Scottish Government recently initiated a consultation to potentially lower car speed limits from 60mph to 50mph, a move Carson finds conflicting…
Scots student who woke up with lump on neck diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
A young Scottish student, Dylan Stewart, had his world turned upside down when he woke up one day with a large lump on his neck, leading to a shock diagnosis of Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in October. The 21-year-old apprentice plumber from Barrhead shared his unexpected cancer journey, revealing that despite no other symptoms, the…