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Dumfries and Galloway social housing landlord fears council budget cuts could affect vulnerable people
A social housing landlord in Dumfries and Galloway is expressing concerns that potential council budget cuts may adversely impact vulnerable groups in the region. Loreburn Housing Association is urging Dumfries and Galloway Council to collaborate with housing associations to safeguard the well-being of vulnerable residents. With the local authority aiming to save £10 million annually…
“Dangerous sexual predator” caged for serious offences against Ayrshire girl
A “dangerous sexual predator” has been jailed for serious offences against a young girl in Ayrshire. Allan Higgins, aged 52, received an 11-year sentence at the High Court in Edinburgh for committing a series of serious sexual assaults against a girl in Kilmarnock in 2023. Higgins had previously pleaded guilty to these offences at the…
Concern as sickness rates among West Lothian Council staff continues to rise
Sickness rates among West Lothian Council staff have raised concerns as the numbers continue to climb, according to a report by the Daily Record. The latest data revealed that nearly 20,000 days were lost between April and September due to mental health and behavioural reasons alone. This figure is more than double the time lost…
Family festive fun at the National Museum of Rural Life
**Family Festive Fun at the National Museum of Rural Life** Families are invited to celebrate the festive season with a fun-filled weekend at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride. The Festive Weekend event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, December 7th and 8th, offering a range of activities for visitors to enjoy.…
Man charged as police seize drugs worth £28k after raid on Perthshire property
Police Seize Drugs Worth £28k After Raid on Perthshire Property In a recent raid on a property in Bridge of Earn, Perthshire, police seized drugs with a street value of £28,000. A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. The raid took place at a property in Ptak Way, where officers…
Mystery drones swarming over UK bases have ‘sinister motive’ with ‘full story hidden’
Mystery drones have been causing a stir over UK and US military bases, with concerns rising about their potential ‘sinister’ motives. The sightings of these unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) began with a swarm over Virginia’s Langley Air Force Base in December 2023 and have since escalated to multiple reported incursions this month. Speculation has been…
Ex-Mr Scotland slapped with super Asbo after Encrochat messages uncovered drug trafficking ring
Former Mr Scotland Receives Super-ASBO for Drug Trafficking Involvement John Barry McDuff, a former Mr Scotland bodybuilder, has been hit with a “super-ASBO” after being involved in a lucrative drug trafficking operation. McDuff, aged 40, was exposed when law enforcement agencies cracked the EncroChat phone network, a platform favoured by criminals. Through hacked messages, authorities…
Travellers warned common habit could see you jailed for years
Travellers across the UK have been warned about a common habit that could lead to severe consequences, including years of imprisonment, during their trips to South East Asia. WickdUp, a travel expert company, has highlighted the risks faced by unaware backpackers who carry vapes into five countries in South Asia where vaping is prohibited. The…
Students who damaged Stone of Destiny cabinet avoid jail over poverty protest
Two activists, Jamie Priest, 26, and Catriona Roberts, 22, have been spared jail time after damaging a glass cabinet containing the Crown of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny during a protest against food poverty at Edinburgh Castle. The protestors, associated with campaign group This is Rigged, claimed responsibility for the incident on November 15…
John Swinney claims Scots households should not face huge council tax rises in 2025
First Minister John Swinney has stressed that Scottish households should not be burdened with significant council tax increases in 2025. The SNP Government has continuously frozen council tax rates since 2007, but with local authorities struggling to provide services, this policy has come to an end. Following the release of the draft Budget, councils are…