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Protesters gathered outside Scone Library campaigning to save it from closure
Over 200 protesters gathered outside Scone Library on Saturday, November 9, in a bid to save it from potential closure. The protesters were enthusiastic about preserving the library and its services for the community. Following the rally, the Scone and District Community Council held a meeting with Culture Perth and Kinross to discuss the proposed…
Long-established Blairgowrie business granted planning permission after previous application was refused
Long-Established Blairgowrie Business Granted Planning Permission After Previous Application Rejected A Blairgowrie firm with a global reach has been given the green light to expand by adding an additional 581m² of warehouse space for storage. The A. Proctor Group sought approval from Perth and Kinross Council to build a crucial extension to its Dunkeld Road…
Woman who had heart attack aged 32 explains symptoms she missed
Woman Tells of Missed Heart Attack Symptoms at Age 32 Katelyn Jill, a woman who suffered a heart attack at the young age of 32, is sharing her story to raise awareness about the symptoms she initially dismissed. Posting on TikTok as @paydaywithkate, Katelyn recounted how she experienced the first signs and symptoms while getting…
Folk music favourites The Sorries in concert in Castle Douglas on Saturday
**Folk Music Duo, The Sorries, Set to Perform in Castle Douglas This Weekend** Popular folk music duo, The Sorries, are gearing up to enchant audiences at Castle Douglas Parish Church Hall this Saturday. The dynamic duo, comprised of Douglas Kay and Martin Philip, will take the stage at 7:30 pm as part of their tour…
Labour win West Lothian council by-election to take Whitburn ward seat
Labour Triumphs in West Lothian By-Election, Securing Whitburn Ward Seat Labour has emerged victorious in the by-election for the Whitburn ward in West Lothian, claiming the seat left vacant by newly elected MP Kirsteen Sullivan. The successful candidate, David Russell, will now join Labour councillor George Paul after narrowly defeating SNP contender Aileen Brown in…
Lanarkshire law firm tops Scottish legal aid earnings table and sponsors local boxing clubs
A Lanarkshire law firm has secured the top spot in the Scottish legal aid earnings table for the second consecutive year. Bruce the Lawyers received £2,021,000 from the Scottish Legal Aid Board in the 2023-24 fiscal year, marking a four percent increase from the previous year. This prominent criminal law firm, with offices located in…
Are Scotland schools closed today? As Snow and ice warnings in force across UK
Scotland Schools Remain Open Despite Snow and Ice Warnings Parts of Scotland have been experiencing winter conditions, with temperatures dropping below freezing in some areas of the country. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice earlier this week, set to last until Wednesday morning. While some schools across the UK…
Schools closed across Scotland as snow hit and temperatures plummet
Schools across Scotland have been forced to close as snowfall and plummeting temperatures grip the country. The winter blast has brought the first snow of the season, particularly impacting areas in the Highlands, Western Isles, Aberdeenshire, and Northern Isles. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning until 10 am on November 20, cautioning…
Parents fury as newborn baby girl ‘legally a boy’ due to birth certificate mistake
Parents’ Anger as Newborn Baby Girl Incorrectly Registered as a Boy on Birth Certificate A young couple, Ewan Murray and Grace Bingham, are facing a distressing situation after their five-week-old baby girl, Lilah, was mistakenly registered as a boy on her birth certificate. Despite reaching out to national registration authorities, the couple has been unable…
Caring Dumfries student scoops top honour
Caring Student from Dumfries Wins Prestigious Award A Dumfries student has been recognised for her exceptional contribution to the community by receiving the Sir David Landale Prize. Ellie Haggarty, a 30-year-old BSc Adult Nursing student at the University of the West of Scotland, was honoured for her efforts in combating loneliness in the town. The…