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Perth and Kinross set for heavy rainfall as Storm Darragh moves in over weekend
Perth and Kinross are bracing for heavy rainfall as Storm Darragh bears down on the country over the weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning set to be in place from 3pm on Friday until 12pm on Saturday, with the region expected to experience significant rainfall. Transport disruptions are likely to occur…
Weather warning issued for heavy rain as Storm Darragh set to hit West Dunbartonshire
A weather warning has been issued for heavy rain as Storm Darragh is set to hit West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in these areas from 3pm on Friday until 12pm on Saturday. The downpour is expected to bring about some transport disruptions from…
Falkirk tree felling between road and canal has left road a ‘death trap’
Falkirk Tree Felling Causes Concern as Road Without Barrier Labelled a ‘Death Trap’ The recent tree felling operation alongside the Forth & Clyde canal near Falkirk has raised safety concerns for a busy road left without any barrier, sparking fears of it becoming a ‘death trap’. Bonnybridge councillor Billy Buchanan has long been advocating for…
Clean your oven with 2p item in just three minutes and lower risk of bacteria
Experts recommend using a household staple, sodium bicarbonate, to clean ovens thoroughly before cooking your Christmas turkey, as reported by a survey from Thomas Sanderson. Surveys indicate that Brits tend to clean their ovens only once every 18 months, with 2% never cleaning them at all. However, the accumulated grease and charred food in ovens…
West Lothian library bosses forced to act ‘to keep customers and staff safe’
West Lothian library bosses are taking action to ensure the safety of both customers and staff from ongoing anti-social behaviour incidents. The Simpson Library in Bathgate will introduce new admission restrictions starting on December 6, allowing only registered library members access from 4pm to 8pm on Fridays. Customers visiting the library during these hours will…
Tattoo enthusiast adds terrifying Christmas ink to £240k body art collection
A dedicated tattoo enthusiast has shocked onlookers with his latest body art addition, a terrifying Christmas-themed design, adding to his impressive £240,000 worth of body art. Jeremy Schofield, known as Remy, has spent around 2,200 hours under the needle to cover 97% of his body in tattoos. The Canadian father, aged 36, has been turning…
Dumfries and Galloway life expectancy rates at lowest level for more than a decade
Life expectancy rates in Dumfries and Galloway have reached their lowest levels in over a decade, according to new data released by the Office for National Statistics. The statistics show that children born in the region between 2021 and 2023 are expected to live shorter lives compared to those born before the pandemic. For baby…
Ayr martial arts instructor toasts awards double after being recognised at local and national level
A martial arts instructor in Ayr has achieved a remarkable double win by receiving recognition at both a local and national level. Chris Nicol, a committed member of Tam’s Brig Judo Club, was honoured as JudoScotland’s Disability Coach of the Year and also received the South Ayrshire Sports Awards Inclusion Coach of the Year accolade.…
FBI warning to iPhone and Android users amid major ongoing cyber attack
The FBI has issued a warning to iPhone and Android users regarding a major ongoing cyber attack that puts their personal data security at risk. The US intelligence agency revealed that communications between Apple and Android phones are vulnerable to interception by hackers. To counter this threat, individuals are advised to switch to secure, encrypted…
Storm Darragh to batter Scotland with heavy rain as Met Office issue new warnings
Storm Darragh is expected to unleash heavy rain and strong winds across Scotland in the coming days as the Met Office has issued several warnings ahead of the stormfront’s arrival. The Met Office recently issued an amber wind warning for parts of south-west Scotland for Saturday, alerting to a “danger to life” situation. This warning…