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Stirling’s festive season to kick off with big Christmas light switch-on this weekend
Stirling’s festive season is set to kick off with a bang as the big Christmas light switch-on event is scheduled for this weekend. The city will be transformed into a winter wonderland as the Christmas lights are officially illuminated, marking the start of the yuletide season. Families can look forward to a day filled with…
Walkers and pet owners urged to be careful after toxic blue-green algae spotted at Scots beauty spots
Walkers and pet owners in Scotland are being urged to be cautious after reports of potentially toxic blue-green algae spotted at popular beauty spots in the area. The sightings of the algae, also known as cyanobacteria, have been noted at North Third Reservoir in Stirling and Loch Tay near Killin in Perthshire. MSP for Stirling,…
Tim Hortons’ East Kilbride staff ‘given just days notice’ before sudden closure
Tim Hortons’ East Kilbride Staff Unexpectedly Face Job Loss Stunned staff at Tim Hortons in East Kilbride have been left without employment just weeks before Christmas, as the popular Canadian coffee house and restaurant chain abruptly closed its doors at the Plaza mall in East Kilbride shopping centre. Employees claim they were given only a…
Nicola Sturgeon applies to be SNP candidate for Holyrood election but no final decision has been made
Nicola Sturgeon has officially applied to become a candidate for the SNP in the upcoming Holyrood election, although a final decision has not been reached yet. The former First Minister, who served for nine years before stepping down in 2023, had until November 11th to submit her application for the 2026 election. Speculation had been…
Man stood laughing and taking selfies as blaze ripped through his home
Man Found Laughing and Taking Selfies While Home Burns Down A man in Ayrshire, Freddie Pritchard, was seen standing outside his flat, laughing and taking selfies while fire crews fought a blaze he started. Pritchard had lit a cigarette on his bed, along with aerosol canisters and vapes before leaving the room. The building, with…
SFA boss underwent emergency sight-saving surgery after eye check by Rutherglen optician reveals detached retina
SFA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell had to undergo emergency surgery for a detached retina after an eye check at an optician in Rutherglen. Maxwell, who was preparing to travel to Germany for the European Championship Finals in the summer, started experiencing vision issues and noticed a shadow in his field of vision. Despite initially hesitating…
Avoid common breakfast food to reduce cholesterol and boost heart health
**Avoiding Common Breakfast Foods to Improve Heart Health** If you’re aiming to enhance your cardiovascular well-being, experts suggest steering clear of a popular breakfast item that could be detrimental to your health. Processed meats, often found in a traditional full English breakfast, are highlighted as a potential source of harm for your heart, according to…
Stirling cycle route sees number of journeys double in 2024
A new cycling route in Stirling has seen a significant increase in the number of journeys made in the summer of 2024. According to a report from Cycling Scotland, various locations across Scotland recorded a rise in cycling activities, with 14 sites reporting increases of over 30% compared to the previous year. One of the…
‘I’m a garden expert – these three plants in bedrooms help you sleep like a baby’
Three House Plants to Help Improve Sleep Quality Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, with adults recommended to aim for seven to nine hours of sleep a night by the NHS. However, many struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep, which can lead to various health issues. In a…
Scots Big Brother contestant remains in contention for £100,000 prize
A contestant from Dumfriesshire on the reality TV show Big Brother is still in the running for the £100,000 prize money as the show nears its climax. Nathan King, hailing from Sanquhar, was one of the 16 contestants who initially entered the famous house on ITV2 last month. Now, he is among the remaining nine…