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Positive action to tackle poverty across North Lanarkshire is continuing
Positive action is being taken to address poverty in North Lanarkshire, with a focus on community well-being, economic inclusion, and support for families facing financial struggles. The North Lanarkshire Council has released an updated Tackling Poverty Strategy and Local Child Poverty Action Report, showcasing significant progress in alleviating poverty and providing assistance to families. Councillor…
Wizz Air staff set to strike as holidaymakers warned of disruption
Wizz Air staff set to strike as holidaymakers warned of disruption Pilots and cabin crew for budget airline Wizz Air are preparing to go on strike, causing potential chaos for Scottish holidaymakers. The industrial action, confirmed by the Italian Ministry of Transport, will affect routes to and from Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh. According to reports…
Michael Matheson bids to become SNP candidate in 2026 following expenses scandal
Michael Matheson, a veteran SNP MSP who previously resigned from the Scottish Government due to an expenses scandal, is aiming to run again in the next Holyrood election in 2026. Despite facing a record 27-day ban from the Scottish Parliament and a deduction in pay for 54 days, Matheson has reportedly applied to be a…
Norovirus ‘extremely contagious’ new strain found as GP urges people to ‘stay home’
A new strain of the highly contagious norovirus has been identified, prompting a warning from a seasoned GP for people to stay at home to prevent its spread. Cases of the vomiting bug have reportedly doubled compared to last year, with the emergence of the ‘Kawasaki bug’, which originated in Japan in 2014, becoming one…
Rotarians in Rutherglen raise funds for local charities with fun quiz night
Rotary Club in Rutherglen Hosts Successful Fundraising Event with Fun Quiz Night Rutherglen’s local Rotarians recently came together for a successful fun evening at Cathkin Braes Golf Club, raising over £1100 for charities in the area. The event saw a turnout of over 100 Rotarians, guests, and friends of Rotary who participated in a quiz…
Man who made £15k flogging dodgy Amazon firesticks moans he was ‘grassed on’
A man in Liverpool, Jonathan Edge, has been found guilty of illegally modifying Amazon firesticks to allow access to premium subscription-based content from Sky, BT Sport, and a library of 10,000 films. Edge operated his illicit business from his home between April 2020 and December 2023, making around £15,000 from selling the modified devices. He…
HAMSTRING HORROR FOR QUEEN OF THE SOUTH MANAGER
**Hamstring Horror for Queen of the South Manager** In a shocking turn of events, Queen of the South manager, Peter Murphy, has been left baffled by a spate of hamstring injuries plaguing his team. The Doonhamers faced off against Alloa in a fierce battle that ended in a 1-1 draw, despite being forced to make…
Multi-million pound Dumbarton running track remains unopened after four years of delays
Multi-million-pound Dumbarton running track remains unopened after four years of delays. Young athletes in Dumbarton are facing frustration as the new multi-million pound running track at Posties Park sits unopened. Graham Reid, from West Dunbartonshire Athletics Club, expressed disappointment that the state-of-the-art track overlooking Dumbarton Rock has yet to welcome runners, four years past its…
Donald Trump voter ‘shocked’ as wife files for divorce over US Presidential vote
Shocking News as Donald Trump Voter Faces Divorce After US Presidential Vote In a surprising turn of events, an American man shared his disbelief as his wife filed for divorce following his vote for Donald Trump in the recent US presidential elections. The distraught husband expressed his shock on social media, questioning how his marriage…
Cowie roadworker freed over chainsaw chase after machine found to have no chain
A roadworker in Cowie has been released from jail after a chainsaw chase incident when it was discovered that the machine did not have a chain attached. Adam Munro, 27, wielded the chainsaw at a 20-year-old man, causing him to fall and sustain minor injuries. The altercation occurred on the evening of March 9 near…