Stirling East candidates take to the streets in final week of campaigning As the Stirling East ward by-election approaches next week, candidates are gearing up for their final week of campaigning before voters head to the polls on December 5. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Stirling MP, Chris Kane, who had been…

The upcoming Holyrood election has been thrown into the spotlight as the Winter Fuel Payment issue emerges, creating a competitive edge for the SNP. The decision by the SNP Government to reinstate a universal winter fuel payment has stirred up the political atmosphere months ahead of the election. Nearly 900,000 individuals in Scotland, some earning…

Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has raised concerns over Labour’s “broken promises” on energy prices, stating that it will lead to households facing an additional £470 on their energy bills. This comes as Ofgem confirmed that energy bills for households will increase once again in January. Last month, changes in the energy price cap resulted in…

Fears are growing for a missing Scottish pensioner suffering from dementia, who disappeared without his medication. Alexander Marshall, 75, was last seen in the Novar Drive area in the west end of Glasgow at approximately 9.40am on Tuesday, November 27. Police have expressed extreme concern for his safety. Alexander, also known as Sandy, was spotted…

Generous Kirkcudbright Community Raises Over £60k for Lifeboat Station Upgrade Residents and businesses in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, have come together to raise an impressive sum of over £60,000 towards a significant upgrade of the town’s lifeboat station. The initiative, led by volunteers at Kirkcudbright RNLI Lifeboat Station, aimed to gather £50,000 for the renovation…

Nikon has unleashed a mesmerising display of sports images, injecting a fresh dose of creativity into the realm of photography. The photo series takes viewers on a visual journey from a tennis match on the captivating Utah salt flats to boxing in a rugged mountain cave and even skiing on the sandy dunes of Dune…

Two popular Scottish forest trails in Dumfries and Galloway are set to close for several months as part of a tree felling operation. Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) will be removing diseased and dead larch trees along the Orchard and Chinney Field trails in Mabie Forest to combat the spread of phytophthora ramorum, a disease…

A woman has shared her concerns on Mumsnet regarding her husband’s frequent outings with friends, sparking a debate among other users. The woman, who works part-time and cares for their two-year-old son, expressed feeling isolated as her husband spends time on hobbies and nights out with friends. Despite her busy schedule filled with childcare and…

Strathcarron Hospice, known for its flagship charity shop in Denny, is making the tough decision to close its doors after four decades of service. The shop, initially managed by the volunteer group Friends of Strathcarron, was taken over by the hospice in the 1990s as its initial foray into retail. Since its opening on 10…

A new revelation about the name ‘Jade’ has been brought to light by a history enthusiast, shedding light on a darker second meaning that dates back to the Middle Ages. The history expert, known as TikToker @historyoncrack, shared the surprising information that the name ‘Jade’ did not always refer to a precious stone as commonly…