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Scots teacher who embezzled cash from school for golf club fees and iPads struck off
A Scottish teacher who misappropriated funds from a primary school in West Lothian for personal expenses such as golf club fees and iPads has been banned from teaching. Mark Wells, the headteacher at the Linlithgow primary school, used school money to buy items online for himself. Despite achieving an ‘excellence’ ranking for the school, Wells…
Newmains mum thanks daughter for helping her through health issues
A Newmains mother has expressed her gratitude towards her daughter for supporting her through health challenges over the past year. Pauline Davidson chose to nominate her daughter Sarah and her partner William for the weekly Say it with Flowers competition after they had been there for her following her hospitalisation in February. Reflecting on the…
Miss Universe GB Christina prepares to do Scots home town proud at pageant in Mexico
Miss Universe GB Christina is gearing up to represent her Scottish hometown on the global stage as she competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico. The ambitious pharmacology graduate, Christina Chalk, shared her message of perseverance and determination after meeting with judges at the prestigious event. Originally hailing from Dunblane, Christina was crowned Miss…
Magaluf ‘rape gang’ face up to 150 years after ‘attacking British teenager’
Eight men are facing up to 150 years in prison after being accused of gang-raping a British teenager in Magaluf. Spanish public prosecutors are seeking individual jail sentences of between 18 and 20 years for each of the suspects, totaling 151 years. The men, seven French nationals and one from Switzerland, have been in prison…
Sara Sharif’s dad denies her battered body was stripped and jetwashed in garden
Sara Sharif’s father denies allegations about her body being stripped and jetwashed in the garden as they planned to escape to Pakistan. The 10-year-old was found deceased in a bunkbed at their home in Surrey. The father admitted to abusing her but denied some severe accusations. Although he took responsibility for her death, the prosecution…
Scots carers caught on hidden camera neglecting dementia patient struck off
Two care workers, Bisola Akindein, 34, and Diana Otobohu, 39, have been removed from their positions after being found guilty of mistreating an elderly dementia patient at Eastbank Care Home in Shettleston, Glasgow. The pair were convicted at Glasgow Sheriff Court on a neglect charge in April following a hidden camera footage revealing their misconduct…
Waiting times for tooth extraction in Forth Valley among lowest in Scotland
Waiting times for tooth extraction in the Forth Valley region are among the lowest in Scotland, according to new data revealed by Scottish Labour. Youngsters in Forth Valley are experiencing an average wait of approximately three months for teeth extractions, with children in the area having to wait around 12 weeks for dental surgery to…
South Lanarkshire receives more than £500,000 in road safety funding
South Lanarkshire Council Receives Over £500,000 in Road Safety Funding South Lanarkshire Council has been granted more than £500,000 from the Scottish Government for road safety improvements. The funding will go towards initiatives such as signs, markings, and anti-skid surfacing on roads throughout the region. This funding is part of a larger £10 million investment…
Crumbling historic Stirling bridge to re-open next spring after £1.2m repair
Crumbling 250-year-old Cardross Bridge in Stirling set to re-open in spring following a £1.2 million repair project. The historic bridge, located on the B8034 route between Port of Menteith and Arnprior, closed in September 2024 for essential repairs. Stirling Council has confirmed that the repair works are progressing well and are on track to be…
Anas Sarwar defends UK Government decision to make employers pay more NI following business backlash
Anas Sarwar Defends UK Government Decision to Increase Employers’ National Insurance Contributions Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has come to the defense of the UK Government’s recent decision to raise National Insurance contributions from employers following a wave of backlash from businesses. Sarwar stated that the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, was faced with tough decisions…