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Lockerbie Wildlife Trust members hear from David Pickett, manager at WWT Caerlaverock
Lockerbie Wildlife Trust members recently had the privilege of hearing from David Pickett, the manager at WWT Caerlaverock. The informative session was delivered through an illustrated talk that provided a captivating insight into the history and future plans of the WWT Caerlaverock site. During the meeting at Lockerbie Town Hall, which also took place virtually…
Police release CCTV of man following assault and robbery in Glasgow
Police in Glasgow have released CCTV footage of a man they are seeking to speak to following an assault and robbery. The incident occurred on Friday, October 4, at approximately 12.29pm on Govan Road in Glasgow. Authorities believe that the man captured in the CCTV footage could provide valuable information to aid their investigation and…
Scots beauticians caught smuggling £6,500 worth of cocaine and Ecstasy into Creamfields festival
Two Scottish beauticians, Erin Hobdell, 21, and Kira McNicol, 23, were caught trying to smuggle £6,500 worth of cocaine and Ecstasy into the Creamfields festival. Hobdell was found with cocaine and Ecstasy hidden in her waistband, while McNicol had Ecstasy tablets secreted in her private parts. The women had travelled from Scotland to attend the…
Man rushed to hospital after River Clyde rescue at Lanarkshire bridge
A man has been rushed to the hospital after rescue teams were called to the River Clyde near Bothwell Bridge on Monday morning. Water rescue teams, a police helicopter, and multiple emergency service crews were deployed following reports of concern for a person in Hamilton. Bothwell Bridge in Hamilton was closed off as eyewitnesses reported…
Horrifying moment Storm Bert flood crashes through town as locals scream ‘get back’
Storm Bert wreaked havoc in the town of Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, leaving locals fleeing for safety as floodwater surged through the streets. The storm, which struck on November 23 and 24, caused chaos across the UK with homes submerged and roads waterlogged. Wind speeds reached up to 82mph in some parts of the country. A…
Chinese tourist who killed biker after driving on wrong side of Scots road jailed
A Chinese tourist, Die Huang, was sentenced to 14 months in jail on Monday, November 25, after causing a fatal collision on the A9 road in Scotland. The incident occurred when Huang, who was driving on the wrong side of the road, collided with a motorcyclist, Andrew MacPherson, who tragically died at the scene. MacPherson,…
Dumfries and Galloway residents warned they have just days left to apply for garden waste collection
Residents in Dumfries and Galloway are being reminded that time is running out to apply for the garden waste collection scheme. The local council’s garden waste recycling programme is set to start in March 2025, with permits priced at £40 per bin. Those interested in participating in the service must submit their applications by November…
Scots Delta Airlines flight from New York forced into ‘nightmare’ U-turn above Atlantic
An Edinburgh-bound Delta Airlines flight from New York was forced to make a “nightmare” U-turn over the Atlantic Ocean due to a technical issue with the plane. The flight, Delta Airlines DL208, departed from John F Kennedy airport at around 10.20pm local time and was en route to Edinburgh Airport, scheduled to land at 9.45am…
Historic 400-year-old pub and favourite haunt of Robert Burns named ‘best eating experience’ in Scotland
Historic 400-year-old pub and favourite haunt of Robert Burns named ‘best eating experience’ in Scotland Dumfries and Galloway celebrated a double success at the Scottish Thistle Awards, the tourism industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. The Globe Inn on Dumfries High Street was honoured as the best eating experience, while the Wigtown Book Festival was recognised…
“Emergency” Warning For Antarctica Issued By Nearly 500 Polar Scientists
Antarctica, often called Earth’s final frontier, plays a critical role in the planet’s climate and ecosystems. Its massive ice sheets regulate global temperatures and hold enough frozen freshwater to significantly impact sea levels. Yet, this icy continent is under growing threat, prompting nearly 500 polar scientists to issue an urgent warning. They caution that the…