West Lothian library bosses are taking action to ensure the safety of both customers and staff from ongoing anti-social behaviour incidents. The Simpson Library in Bathgate will introduce new admission restrictions starting on December 6, allowing only registered library members access from 4pm to 8pm on Fridays. Customers visiting the library during these hours will…

A dedicated tattoo enthusiast has shocked onlookers with his latest body art addition, a terrifying Christmas-themed design, adding to his impressive £240,000 worth of body art. Jeremy Schofield, known as Remy, has spent around 2,200 hours under the needle to cover 97% of his body in tattoos. The Canadian father, aged 36, has been turning…

Life expectancy rates in Dumfries and Galloway have reached their lowest levels in over a decade, according to new data released by the Office for National Statistics. The statistics show that children born in the region between 2021 and 2023 are expected to live shorter lives compared to those born before the pandemic. For baby…

The FBI has issued a warning to iPhone and Android users regarding a major ongoing cyber attack that puts their personal data security at risk. The US intelligence agency revealed that communications between Apple and Android phones are vulnerable to interception by hackers. To counter this threat, individuals are advised to switch to secure, encrypted…

Storm Darragh is expected to unleash heavy rain and strong winds across Scotland in the coming days as the Met Office has issued several warnings ahead of the stormfront’s arrival. The Met Office recently issued an amber wind warning for parts of south-west Scotland for Saturday, alerting to a “danger to life” situation. This warning…

CCTV footage has been released by police after a petrol station in South Queensferry, Scotland, was robbed at knife-point. The incident, which took place on Friday, October 25 at Ferrymuir Gait, left a staff member shocked but unharmed. A man was seen outside the premises before entering, brandishing a bladed weapon, and demanding money. The…

NHS Mounjaro warning as most will not be able to access new weight loss drug More than 90 per cent of eligible patients in England will initially not be able to access the so-called “King Kong of weight loss drugs” on the NHS, as officials prioritise those with the highest needs. The National Institute for…

A Scottish midwife has invented a groundbreaking new product that could revolutionise neonatal care for newborn babies. Stacey Boyle created a unique set of scrubs for birth partners featuring a kangaroo-style pouch that allows for immediate skin-to-skin contact with babies right after birth. Particularly beneficial for babies delivered by Caesarean Section, the pouch worn by…