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Storm Bert continues to pummel Scotland in fresh downpours amid new weather warning
Storm Bert continues to unleash chaos across Scotland with fresh downpours, prompting a new weather warning from the Met Office. The weekend saw various parts of the country being battered by snow, wind, ice, and rain, leading to challenging conditions. An amber weather warning advised against unnecessary travel due to sub-zero temperatures. While some areas…
Barbara Taylor Bradford dies aged 91 as tributes paid to bestselling author
Bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford has passed away at the age of 91, leaving behind a remarkable literary legacy that spans over 40 languages and 90 countries. The news of her death was announced after she peacefully passed away at her home following a brief illness. Throughout her prolific career, she penned a total of…
Puppies found in boxes at Dumfries and Galloway port feature in hard-hitting Christmas campaign
Puppies found in boxes at Dumfries and Galloway port feature in hard-hitting Christmas campaign Puppies rescued from a Dumfries and Galloway ferry port feature in a hard-hitting Christmas campaign. The story of the 24 pups has been highlighted by the Scottish SPCA as it bids to raise awareness of the illegal puppy trade. The charity…
Aldi confirms new £5 fee to shoppers – for a good reason
Aldi has announced a new initiative that involves a £5 fee for shoppers, but for a charitable cause. The budget retailer is set to provide customers with a service to deliver their award-winning pigs in blankets directly to their doorsteps for a fee of £5. All proceeds from this service will go towards Neighbourly, a…
Two men arrested by immigration officers in raid on East Kilbride beauty salon
Immigration officers conducted a raid on a beauty salon in East Kilbride, leading to the arrests of two men suspected of immigration offences. The incident took place at Honey Bee in the Plaza mall at East Kilbride Shopping Centre. The Home Office confirmed that the two men were taken to an immigration reporting centre for…
Dentist says 2p daily pill ‘could prevent tooth loss’ over winter
A dentist has issued a warning that a common winter deficiency could raise the risk of severe dental problems and even lead to tooth loss. As the winter season approaches, bringing reduced sunlight, many individuals may not be aware of the threat their dental health faces due to a lack of Vitamin D. This essential…
Crooked HMRC worker stole £200k of taxpayers cash to pay off debt and mortgage
Crooked HMRC Worker Stole £200K of Taxpayers’ Cash to Pay Off Debt and Mortgage A HMRC worker, Joanne Connell, has been found guilty of embezzling nearly £200,000 of taxpayer funds to settle her debts and mortgage obligations. The 37-year-old employee from East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, misappropriated large sums of money by creating fake credit notes using…
Man avoids jail after drugs and cash were found at flat in Bothwell
A man in Bothwell has managed to avoid jail time after a significant amount of drugs and over £13,000 in cash were discovered at his flat. At Hamilton Sheriff Court, it was revealed that the cannabis found had an estimated street value of £12,500. Darren Dundas, aged 29, pleaded guilty to being involved in the…
Ex-Tennent’s worker unmasked as Scots mercenary fighting for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine
A former Tennent’s Brewery worker has been revealed as the second Scottish mercenary fighting for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine. Jay Fraser, from Dunblane, Stirlingshire, has shared how he severed ties with his family to join Russian forces on the frontlines in Eastern Europe. In a propaganda video, Fraser can be seen in military attire wearing…
‘Vaping put me in hospital for three weeks, and X-ray shows why’
A woman’s decision to switch from smoking to vaping turned into a nightmare as she ended up in the hospital for three weeks, with an X-ray revealing the shocking damage caused by vaping. Nicola Hutchinson, 39, believed vaping was a healthier option and had been using e-cigarettes for 11 years. However, she was admitted to…