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Carer caught with drugs while working at Shotts Prison shown mercy by sheriff
A carer working at Shotts Prison has been shown mercy by a sheriff after being caught with drugs. Ashley Malloy, 33, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin while at the prison. As a result, she has been placed under supervision for 12 months and has been ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid community work.…
Family of woman killed by Scots OAP in Canada 10 years ago make new appeal for her body
The family of a woman who was brutally murdered by a Scots pensioner in Canada have made a plea for help in finding her body on the 10th anniversary of her death. Andrew Watson, a former partner of Lise Fredette, bludgeoned her to death with a shovel before dumping her body at an unknown location…
Scam warning issued over Dumfries and Galloway benefits text message con
**Scam Warning Issued in Dumfries and Galloway Over Benefits Text Message Con** A scam warning has been issued in Dumfries and Galloway after several individuals received text messages containing a link that appears to prompt them to apply for Living Welfare payments as part of a benefits scam. Dumfries and Galloway Council has cautioned residents…
West Lothian police officers handed handed pictures of culprits amid parking row
West Lothian Police Officers Receive Images of Offenders Amid Parking Dispute Police officers in West Lothian have been presented with photographs of offenders as part of an ongoing parking row in the area. The issue revolves around drivers blatantly ignoring double yellow lines in Linlithgow, with some even daring to park next to the historic…
East Kilbride fire victims thank town as demolition of gutted homes is completed
Five families in East Kilbride expressed their gratitude towards the town as the demolition of their gutted homes was completed this week. The terraced row in Whitelee was finally flattened after being destroyed in a massive blaze in October 2023. The incident left the families homeless and marked a year since the tragic fire occurred.…
The single ingredient in alcohol that causes hangovers and how to avoid it
The festive season is around the corner, and with it comes the inevitable morning-after hangovers. A recent study found that over 68% of Brits admit to experiencing hangovers during December, with an average of four hangovers per person throughout the month. London mobile bar entrepreneur, Alex Harris, from 411bars, sheds light on a common culprit…
Heading footballs may cause more damage to brain than previously thought, new research warns
Heading footballs may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought, according to new research. A study conducted in the US indicates a connection between repeated head impacts and serious neurodegenerative diseases, even if there is no immediate injury. This revelation comes amidst a six-year campaign in Scotland to ban heading from the game…
What is TMJ – the painful condition that saw Zoe Ball quit radio show
Zoe Ball has shared her struggles with a painful health condition that led her to step down from her role as a BBC Radio 2 presenter. Ball revealed on Instagram that she suffers from Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder, a condition that causes pain in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. The 54-year-old described waking up…
Brave West Lothian OAP refuses to hand over cash to robber
Brave OAP in West Lothian stands up to robber A brave pensioner in West Lothian refused to hand over cash to a robber in an attempted robbery incident. The incident occurred on Pumpherston Road in Uphall Station at approximately 11:30 pm on Tuesday, November 26. Detectives are now seeking information regarding the attempted robbery in…
Scots urged to ‘seize the moment’ for St Andrew’s Day and have say on proposed Galloway National Park
Scots Encouraged to Seize the Moment on St Andrew’s Day for Proposed Galloway National Park Campaigners are rallying Scottish citizens to seize the opportunity this St Andrew’s Day by participating in a consultation regarding the potential establishment of the Galloway National Park. The Galloway National Park Association is leading the charge to gather input on…