Scottish Water is embarking on a significant £1 million improvement project in Wigtownshire, set to begin in the coming days. The utility operator’s plan involves the replacement of approximately 5km of the water network in the Milton area. Starting near the A747, work is scheduled to commence on Thursday, December 5, with a timeline of…

Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has appointed Heidi Alexander as the new Transport Secretary, replacing Louise Haigh. Haigh resigned from her position following a mobile phone fraud offence. Alexander, who had been serving as the courts minister since July, previously held the role of Deputy London Mayor for Transport. She returned to…

Devastated Family Fundraises £10k to Repatriate Claire Fraser’s Body The family of Claire Fraser, a student who tragically took her own life at a university in Aberdeen, has raised nearly £10,000 to bring her body back home to Orkney. Claire, 19, had been battling with her mental health following the traumatic death of her brother,…

Councillors in Coatbridge have unanimously rejected a planning application for a new hot food takeaway in Earlston Crescent. The decision was made by North Lanarkshire Council’s planning committee after agreeing with recommendations from planning officers that the proposed takeaway would bring additional disturbance and activity to a residential area, impacting road safety and amenity. The…

Threat of Dumfries and Galloway Waste Workers Going on Strike Averted as Union Accepts Pay Deal The threat of Dumfries and Galloway waste workers going on strike has been averted after the Unison union accepted a revised pay offer from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA). Previously, the union had a mandate for a…

Popular Author Set to Speak at Dyslexia Support Group Meeting in West Lothian Award-winning author Alastair Chisholm is scheduled to be the guest speaker at an upcoming dyslexia support group meeting in West Lothian. The meeting, hosted by Dyslexia Scotland West Lothian, aims to provide information and advice about dyslexia. The event will take place…

West Lothian police officers are conducting patrols in response to reports of anti-social behaviour by off-road bikers in the Broxburn Bing area. The police confirmed on Friday, November 22, that they were investigating following concerns raised by local residents. The officers have been visiting addresses to speak with individuals who are known to frequent the…

Debenhams has announced a 68% discount on their popular Neo Waffle Shaped Heated Throw, describing it as ‘better than’ other expensive brands. The heated blanket is now priced at £34.69, down from £109.99, making it an attractive option for those looking to stay warm without cranking up the heating. The Neo Waffle Shaped Heated Throw…

Four M&S stores in Scotland have recently installed new defibrillators as part of a charity partnership aimed at saving lives. The British Heart Foundation has teamed up with retail giant Marks & Spencer in this initiative, with Cumbernauld and Hamilton in Lanarkshire joining the Forge Parkhead and Port Glasgow branches in installing these lifesaving devices.…