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Hogmanay celebrations return to Stirling as bash in shadow of Wallace Monument revealed
Hogmanay celebrations are set to make a grand return to Stirling this year, with Stirling County RFC gearing up to host a spectacular event at Bridgehaugh Park, set against the iconic backdrop of the Wallace Monument. The Hogmanay bash, titled ‘Stirling’s Hogmanay’, is expected to draw over 2,000 guests for a night of live music,…
Killer who doused girlfriend in petrol and set her on fire after fight jailed for life
A man who cruelly poured petrol on his girlfriend and set her on fire during an argument has been sentenced to life in prison. Leigh Pateman, aged 45, was jailed for 17 years and 10 months after admitting to causing grievous bodily harm with intent to 41-year-old Ellen Marshall. Tragically, despite initially surviving the horrific…
Doctor’s urgent warning to anyone who has ‘pink slime’ in bathrooms
Doctor’s Warning About ‘Pink Slime’ in Bathrooms A doctor has issued an urgent warning to anyone who discovers pink slime in their bathrooms, cautioning that it’s not just mould but potentially harmful bacteria. Dr Karan Raj, an NHS surgeon also known as Dr Karan Rangarajan, shared on TikTok that the pink slime is caused by…
Author Maggie Ritchie will share her love of both writing and art with members of Stewartry Literary Society
Author Maggie Ritchie is set to captivate members of the Stewartry Literary Society with her passion for both writing and art. The event, titled “Art and Fiction-Undeniably An Addiction,” will be held at Broughton House in Kirkcudbright on December 11. The upcoming talk is part of the society’s winter programme, and Maggie Ritchie will delve…
An afternoon of Carols and Readings will take place at Broughton House, Kirkcudbright on Thursday
An afternoon of Carols and Readings is set to take place at Broughton House in Kirkcudbright on Thursday. The event, hosted by The Friends of Broughton House and Garden, is scheduled for December 5, starting at 2pm for 2.30pm. Attendees will be treated to a glass of non-alcoholic mulled wine and a mince pie. Tickets…
ASTRONAUTS LEFT STRANDED IN SPACE ARE SURVIVING ON ‘SOUP MADE OF THEIR OWN URINE’
Imagine being stranded hundreds of miles above Earth, floating in the vast expanse of space with limited resources, no immediate way home, and the constant challenge of survival. This is the reality for NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been marooned in space for over six months due to unforeseen delays in…
West Lothian MP ‘could not support’ Assisted Dying Bill
West Lothian MP Kirsteen Sullivan has announced that she cannot support the Assisted Dying Bill that was recently passed at Westminster. Sullivan, who represents Bathgate and Linlithgow for the Labour Party, expressed her concerns about the lack of safeguards in the Private Members’ Bill presented by fellow Labour MP Kim Leadbeater. She highlighted the risk…
Charity behind Rutherglen homeless village plans launches Christmas gift campaign
A leading homelessness charity that is constructing a village in Rutherglen has launched its annual Christmas campaign. Social Bite’s Festival of Kindness campaign spans across five major UK cities, with four of them located in Scotland, including Glasgow. The initiative aims to gather over 300,000 gifts, essential items, and Christmas meals for individuals and families…
‘Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Eve boxes are unnecessary – I’m not bothering’
A mother has caused a stir online by announcing that she will not be participating in certain Christmas traditions with her son, deeming them “unnecessary.” While many families have their own unique Christmas customs, this mum has chosen to opt out of popular practices like Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Eve boxes. In a…
Award-winning author visits Stewartry school pupils
Award-winning author, Ross MacKenzie, recently visited pupils at Auchencairn and Palnackie Primary Schools in the Stewartry area. The author of The Nowhere Emporium was introduced by a student named Iris who had researched his impressive career. Ross engaged the children by reading excerpts from his book and gave them a sneak peek into his upcoming…