Mum Causes Uproar at School Over Daughters’ Wellies Suspension A mother, Alice Hatt, is furious after her daughters were suspended from Sir James Smith’s School in Camelford for wearing wellies to support farmers. Kimberly, 12, and Pippa, 13, were sent home from school and taken to an empty farm owned by their family but not…

Several events in Dumfries and Galloway are facing uncertainty due to potential cuts in police support, as reported by the Daily Record. Organisers of various community-run events such as galas, riding of the marches, shows, charity events and fundraisers have received notice that the police resources they have relied on for years may be at…

A tragic incident unfolded in Edinburgh as a man was found dead on a footpath near St Bernard’s Well at the Water of Leith. The discovery was made around 10.15am on Thursday, November 21, prompting a response from emergency services. Police Scotland confirmed the victim as a 64-year-old man, with the circumstances of his death…

Scotland is bracing for a weekend of extreme weather as Storm Bert approaches, prompting an urgent travel warning from the Met Office. The latest storm, named by forecasters, is on its way from the Atlantic and is expected to bring a mix of snow, wind, rain, and ice. This combination, along with an area of…

Strathcarron Hospice, located in Denny, has teamed up with other hospices to raise awareness about a funding crisis stemming from escalating running costs. The hospice emphasised the need to secure approximately £120,000 every week to sustain its crucial services for patients and their families. The mounting expenses, spanning from payroll to heating bills, have placed…

Sixth Tourist Dies in Laos After ‘Toxic Vodka Shots’ as Hostel Owner Arrested In a tragic turn of events, the family of 19-year-old Australian teenager Holly Bowles has confirmed her passing, making her the sixth tourist to have died after consuming suspected methanol-poisoned alcohol in Laos. Holly had been in critical condition in a Bangkok…

Renfrewshire Communities to ‘Reclaim the Night’ in Annual Campaign Renfrewshire residents are gearing up to participate in the Reclaim The Night march, an annual event aimed at ending domestic abuse, harassment, and violence against women and young people. Organised by Renfrewshire Council’s Community Learning and Development team, Women and Children First team, and partners, the…