Scottish Labour has emerged victorious in two council by-elections as the SNP continues to struggle, facing its 18th consecutive defeat. Anas Sarwar’s party secured wins in Fife and West Dunbartonshire, with both seats previously held by Labour councillors who became Members of Parliament in the general election. The recent successes add to Labour’s three by-election…

North Lanarkshire pupils have showcased their entrepreneurial skills in the annual Dragon’s Lair competition organised by North Lanarkshire Council. The competition aims to introduce young people to the world of business and potential career paths they may not have considered before. This year, the winning entry was a unique AI-powered robot named Project Chef, created…

A British expatriate who has called Benidorm home for over 20 years has advised tourists to be vigilant in certain areas of the popular Spanish seaside resort. Lucy Young, known as The Benidorm Enthusiast and originally from Leeds, first visited Benidorm on a gap year after college and decided to stay. She appreciates the diversity…

Areas of Scots Forest Set to Close for Removal of Diseased Trees Forestry and Land Scotland is preparing to start the next phase of larch removal from Dalbeattie Forest. This initiative aims to tackle trees affected by phytophthora ramorum, requiring the closure and diversion of areas around the Slab and Moyle Hill starting next week.…

A surge in road traffic accidents resulting in fatalities has been reported on Perth and Kinross roads. Between April 1 and September 30, six individuals lost their lives in road traffic collisions in the area, as per the mid-year policing report for Perth and Kinross presented to councillors this week. The Police Scotland Mid-Year Report…

Police in Dumfries and Galloway have issued a warning regarding the laws surrounding e-scooters, just in time for the upcoming Christmas season. With e-scooters expected to be a popular gift choice this year, it’s essential for the public to be aware that it is illegal to ride privately owned e-scooters in public spaces. This includes…

Scottish Water is embarking on a significant £1 million improvement project in Wigtownshire, set to begin in the coming days. The utility operator’s plan involves the replacement of approximately 5km of the water network in the Milton area. Starting near the A747, work is scheduled to commence on Thursday, December 5, with a timeline of…

Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has appointed Heidi Alexander as the new Transport Secretary, replacing Louise Haigh. Haigh resigned from her position following a mobile phone fraud offence. Alexander, who had been serving as the courts minister since July, previously held the role of Deputy London Mayor for Transport. She returned to…

Devastated Family Fundraises £10k to Repatriate Claire Fraser’s Body The family of Claire Fraser, a student who tragically took her own life at a university in Aberdeen, has raised nearly £10,000 to bring her body back home to Orkney. Claire, 19, had been battling with her mental health following the traumatic death of her brother,…

Councillors in Coatbridge have unanimously rejected a planning application for a new hot food takeaway in Earlston Crescent. The decision was made by North Lanarkshire Council’s planning committee after agreeing with recommendations from planning officers that the proposed takeaway would bring additional disturbance and activity to a residential area, impacting road safety and amenity. The…