Cumbernauld Theatre Company is now accepting applications for its 2024 Christmas Appeal, offering tickets to two festive productions, “Pinocchio” for ages seven-plus, and “Special Delivery” for ages three to seven. The appeal, funded by supporters throughout the year, aims to provide the magic of live theatre to individuals and families who may not have the…

Two contrasting displays captivated members of the Lanarkshire Philatelic Society recently. Ian English and Derek Wiltshire brought to light the topics of Serbia 1860-1918 and World War I In East Africa, respectively. The evening began with Ian’s reminder of how the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian student played a pivotal role in…

Viral Photo Sparks Outrage Over Prices at Edinburgh Christmas Market A recent viral photo circulating on social media has reignited the debate over the cost of items at the Edinburgh Christmas Market. The photo, shared on Reddit, shows a menu at a bratwurst sausage stand with prices that many have deemed “obscene.” The image revealed…

Scots Hollywood stuntman faces amputation after home accident A Scottish Hollywood stuntman, Charlie Allan, is in danger of losing his leg after a freak accident at home. Allan, known for his work in Gladiator, fell into a 15-foot ditch while working on his home gym, leading to two blood clots behind his left knee. As…

In a bid to address the chaos that erupted during Bonfire Night, four schoolkids were among seven individuals arrested in early morning raids conducted by the police. The arrests were made in connection with suspected involvement in public order offences on November 5th across various communities in Scotland. Incidents of fireworks being set off in…

The Scottish Government is facing mounting pressure to address the chaotic situation surrounding fireworks and crack down on irresponsible handling of the explosive devices. Despite repeated promises to take a tough stance on the issue, fireworks are still easily accessible to a minority who misuse them. While Police Scotland has made efforts to address the…

Christmas is just around the corner, and Daily Record columnist Tam Cowan has some festive thoughts to share. With only two more sleeps until Christmas, the holiday spirit is in the air. Tam kicks off his musings with a playful jab at insomniacs and reflects on the abundance of Easter eggs on supermarket shelves as…

Outlander Star Sam Heughan Supports Scots Hollywood Stuntman After Freak Accident Scottish actor Sam Heughan, known for his role as Jamie Fraser in Outlander, has made a generous donation of £2,000 to help a Scots Hollywood stuntman, Charlie Allan, cover the costs of surgery following a tragic leg injury. Charlie Allan, 61, who has been…

Scotland’s Bonfire Night celebrations turned into scenes of chaos and fear, leaving communities shaken. The streets of Scotland saw a new tradition emerge with riots and disorder taking centre stage. In Pollokshields, a burning car set the stage for escalating violence, with fireworks being aimed at cars and police vehicles, creating a dangerous situation. The…

King Charles Makes Solo Appearance at Royal Variety Performance Following Queen Camilla’s Illness King Charles made a solo appearance at the Royal Variety Performance on Friday night, as Queen Camilla had to miss the event due to a chest infection. The Queen, 77, has been reducing her official duties as she continues to recover from…