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Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigns over mobile phone fraud offence
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has resigned from her position following reports that she had admitted to a criminal offence in 2014 related to falsely reporting a work mobile phone as stolen in 2013. It is understood that the incident was disclosed when she joined the shadow cabinet. In her resignation letter to the Prime Minister,…
Milton Primary celebrates centenary with community celebration
Milton Primary in Lesmahagow recently celebrated its centenary with a vibrant community event. Staff and students put together an extensive exhibition featuring hundreds of photos, scrapbooks, and keepsakes spanning a century. Families, local residents, and school friends from different eras were invited to a special community café celebration to reminisce about the school’s history. The…
Drug dealer jailed after cocaine worth £10,000 found in East Kilbride hotel room
A drug dealer in East Kilbride has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after police found cocaine worth £10,000 in his hotel room. Kyle McCulloch, 21, from Eaglesham, pleaded guilty to being involved in the supply of the Class A drug. Alongside him, Yusef Khan, 22, also admitted to the same charge at Hamilton…
Edinburgh’s ‘most dangerous’ areas unveiled as data shows capital’s crime hotspots
Edinburgh’s ‘most dangerous’ areas have been unveiled as data shows the capital’s crime hotspots, according to a recent report by a security firm. The research carried out a crime survey of Scotland, focusing on police data to highlight the areas with the highest crime rates. Despite being a vibrant hub for tourists with its attractions…
Gambling addict who emptied bank account on payday every month lost £250k
A man who struggled with a severe gambling addiction and would empty his bank account shortly after payday every month has disclosed that he lost over £250,000 due to his betting habit. Colin Brown, 42, has bravely shared his story of battling with gambling addiction, which began at the young age of 15 with a…
Elderly Scots will welcome help for fuel bills
Many elderly Scots are set to benefit from assistance with their fuel bills, as announced by the Labour Government at Westminster. The decision to provide all pensioners with a payment to help cover their fuel costs has been met with appreciation from older members of the community. However, some are questioning why this support was…
Nearly 8,000 former miners in Scotland receive boost today after pension scandal injustice
Nearly 8,000 former mineworkers across Scotland will today receive a boost to their pensions following a historic injustice. Updated figures from the UK Government reveal that 7,844 Scots will see an average increase of £29 in their weekly pension payments as part of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the Budget that…
Russell Grant’s Horoscopes as Pisces told negative emotions could be affecting health
Russell Grant’s Horoscopes as Pisces told negative emotions could be affecting health Russell Grant has returned with his regular horoscope, and it could be a big week for Aries. Pushing yourself to the centre of events will have a strange way of removing obstacles in your life. Before you know it, everything will start to…
This is a victory for thousands of former mineworkers across Scotland
Thousands of former mineworkers in Scotland are celebrating a long-awaited victory, as reported in the Daily Record. The energy minister, Michael Shanks, highlighted the significance of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme in honouring those who contributed to Scotland’s coal mining industry. Coal mining has been a vital part of Scotland’s history, providing warmth, industry support, and…
Big-hearted businessman who helped Glasgow’s homeless launches new charity for young Scots
Big-hearted Scottish businessman Barry Cushley, who previously supported Glasgow’s homeless community, has launched a new charity aimed at helping young Scots in need. Last year, Cushley generously offered the use of his firm’s building in Glassford Street in the city centre to the charity Homeless Project Scotland. Inspired by this experience, Cushley has now established…