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Historic Stonehouse fountain to be restored for park centenary in 2025
Historic Stonehouse Fountain to Undergo Restoration for Park’s 2025 Centenary A grant of nearly £50,000 has been awarded to the friends group of Alexander Hamilton memorial park in Stonehouse to restore the iconic fountain in time for its centenary celebrations in May 2025. The historic fountain is set to undergo a comprehensive restoration programme, including…
Award-winning film composer for Harry Potter and Thor visits West Lothian schools
Award-winning film composer, known for his work on iconic films like Harry Potter and Thor, recently visited schools in West Lothian. Patrick Doyle, a classically-trained composer hailing from Uddingston, shared insights from his illustrious career in theatre, film, and TV with senior pupils at Murrayfield and Blackburn primary schools. Doyle’s talk provided a glimpse into…
Storm Darragh set to hit Dumfries and Galloway with gale force winds as Met Office issues amber weather warning
Storm Darragh is expected to bring gale force winds to Dumfries and Galloway this weekend, as the Met Office issues an amber weather warning for the region. The warning predicts gusts of up to 80mph in certain areas on Saturday, with potential “danger to life” conditions. Additionally, a yellow weather warning is in place from…
Primark Glasgow Fort opening sees hundreds of shoppers queue for new store
Huge queues have formed at a shopping centre in Glasgow ahead of the anticipated opening of a new Primark store. Excited shoppers flocked to Glasgow Fort this morning, Thursday, December 5, and waited patiently at the massive 33,500-square-foot store to open for the first time. The new two-floor shopping hub, known for its affordable clothes…
Storm Darragh’s 80mph gales bring ‘danger to life’ amber wind warning to Scotland
Storm Darragh’s 80mph gales bring ‘danger to life’ amber wind warning to Scotland – Daily Record Scots are being advised to prepare for strong winds as Storm Darragh brings ‘damaging’ conditions to parts of the country. The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind affecting areas in the southwest this coming weekend.…
Man, 54, in ‘serious condition’ after hit and run in Scots town as police hunt driver
A 54-year-old man is currently in a “serious” condition in hospital after being involved in a hit and run incident in a Scottish town. The incident took place on Winifred Street, at its junction with Hendry Road, in Kirkcaldy at approximately 5.50pm. A small red car struck the male pedestrian before fleeing the scene before…
Dumfries and Galloway health officials warn of ‘quite extensive’ winter flu season
Dumfries and Galloway health officials are raising the alarm over the potential for a significant winter flu season in the region. The public health experts are advising individuals eligible for the flu vaccine to promptly receive their jab to safeguard their health and relieve pressure on the NHS. Ross Darley, the infection prevention and control…
Five men charged with human trafficking after Aberdeen police raids
Five men have been charged with human trafficking offences following police raids in Aberdeen. The men, aged 34, 32, 32, 28, and 20, were arrested in connection with the raids carried out at city centre properties by Police Scotland. They are scheduled to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court in the near future. Detective Inspector Stevie…
Covid prison deaths of Scots killer and sex offender probed in joint investigation
In a joint investigation, the deaths of a double killer and a sex offender who were the first prisoners to die from Covid-19 in Scotland are under scrutiny. Francis McCarthy, 59, convicted of the murder of Thomas McKirdy in 1985, passed away on April 12, 2020, at Glasgow Royal Infirmary after being transferred from HMP…
Change to Perth city traffic management as ‘super sewer’ nears completion
Perth City Traffic Management to Change as ‘Super Sewer’ Nears Completion A significant change is on the horizon for Perth city traffic management as the ‘super sewer’ project nears completion. The £107 million Perth sewer upgrade project is now entering its final phase, according to Scottish Water. The final 100-metre section of the Tay Street…