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Shoppers warned over buying milk, bread and toilet roll at supermarkets this week
Supermarket shoppers are being advised against stockpiling essential items such as milk, bread, and toilet roll amidst the wintery weather conditions. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice in various parts of the country, prompting concerns over panic buying. Scotland has recently been placed under a weather warning set to bring…
Scotland’s first Black MP honoured in West Lothian
Scotland’s First Black Member of Parliament Honoured in West Lothian A special plaque has been unveiled in honour of Scotland’s first Black Member of Parliament, Peter McLagan. McLagan was elected to represent Linlithgowshire in 1865 and served until 1893, making him the second longest-serving MP in West Lothian’s history after Tam Dalyell. The plaque commemorating…
Councillor raises concern over damaged crash barriers on Ravenscraig road
A local councillor in Ravenscraig has expressed worry over the damaged crash barriers along New Craig Road. The councillor, Nathan Wilson, highlighted that the barriers have been struck by drivers, compromising the safety of pedestrians in case of another collision. The damaged areas are particularly noticeable near the A723 roundabout, where motorists can access Merry…
Man,49, dies following four-vehicle crash on A9 near Ballinluig
A tragic incident occurred on the A9 near Ballinluig as a man, aged 49, lost his life following a four-vehicle crash. The collision, involving a white Scania lorry, a blue Ford Focus, a white Peugeot Bipper, and a Honda HRV, took place around 8.15 am near Ballinluig services. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where…
Scotland to see 20cm of snow fall in 14 hours as Met Office issues fourth warning this week
Scotland is bracing itself for heavy snowfall as the Met Office has issued a fourth warning this week. With some areas experiencing sub-zero temperatures, the country has been hit by snow showers and icy conditions. The latest warning is set to be in place from 10am on Wednesday until 12pm on Thursday, affecting regions such…
West Lothian MP launches schools Christmas card competition
West Lothian MP Gregor Poynton has launched a schools Christmas card competition in his Livingston constituency. The competition invites every primary school in the area to take part in designing a festive picture for the front of his Parliamentary Christmas cards. These cards will be sent to constituents, businesses, and local stakeholders during the holiday…
Harry Potter first edition book bought 30 years ago for £10 could now sell for £50k
A Harry Potter first edition book, originally purchased for only £10 nearly 30 years ago, is now estimated to potentially sell for a staggering £50,000 at auction. Christine McCulloch acquired the book after catching JK Rowling discussing her new novel on the BBC children’s programme Blue Peter back in 1997. At the time, Rowling mentioned…
Pro-Palestinian protesters blockade Edinburgh factory over Israel arms links
Pro-Palestinian protesters blockade Edinburgh factory over Israel arms links Over 100 local residents and workers from across Scotland blockaded the entrance to the Leonardo factory in Edinburgh on Wednesday. The protesters gathered to oppose the shipment of arms to Israel, claiming that Leonardo UK manufactures components for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel. Rebecca, a…
Vladimir Putin disappears as Russia issues nuclear threats over Ukraine
Vladimir Putin Missing Amid Russia’s Nuclear Threats Over Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin has disappeared from public view amidst escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, including dire threats of nuclear warfare from the Kremlin. Putin’s whereabouts have been unknown for the past 12 days, sparking speculation about his absence during this critical period. The last…
Woman stunned after finding out twins’ names as she ‘questions parents’ mindset’
A woman was taken aback after discovering the names of a set of twins, leading her to question the thought process of their parents. The incident unfolded as the woman encountered two identical twins who shared the “exact same name”. She shared her incredulity on Reddit, recounting how the twins had identical first names and…