A tragic incident in Coatbridge resulted in the death of a 57-year-old woman after she was hit by a car. The pedestrian was struck on Brambling Road and was subsequently taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where she later passed away. The fatal crash took place around 5:20pm on November 9, prompting road policing officers…

A tragic incident unfolded on the A70 in South Lanarkshire when a 70-year-old man lost his life in a horrifying crash. The emergency services swiftly responded to the scene on Sunday, November 10, at approximately 3.05pm after receiving reports of a collision involving a grey Ford Puma on Ayr Road in Douglas, near the junction…

A Hamilton resident, Barbra McWhirter, has shared her childhood memories of World War II on Remembrance Day at the age of 93. She recounted living near London during the Blitz and evacuating to air raid shelters with her siblings. Barbra vividly remembers hearing the announcement on the radio about Britain going to war in support…

Direct Line, a leading insurer in the UK, has announced a cost-cutting plan that will result in the loss of 550 jobs. The company aims to save £50 million in 2025 through these job cuts, along with other measures. This represents more than 5% of the total workforce of 9,000 employees at Direct Line. The…

A new warning about Gmail has been issued, advising users to delete certain emails immediately to prevent the loss of personal data. Cybersecurity experts at Check Point have identified a significant threat using Gmail to target users and attempt to steal personal information. The threat involves sending fake emails posing as legitimate companies, claiming copyright…

Local schoolchildren from West Lothian participated in a special Remembrance Day service at the Bathgate War Memorial. The service was held on Friday, November 8, and was organised by the ASA Scotland Charity Chairman, Cllr Harry Cartmill, and Secretary Tommy Davidson. The event saw the involvement of students and teachers from several schools including St…

Scotland Set for Seven-Day Snow Bomb as New Weather Maps Predict 29-Inch Flurries Scotland is gearing up to experience a significant snowfall over the next week, as indicated by new weather predictions. The month of November has seen a mix of weather conditions, ranging from above-average temperatures to below freezing. The latest forecasts suggest that…

Scottish Man Survives Terrifying Fall from Loft Ladder, Breaking Back in Six Places A Scottish dad is counting his blessings after miraculously surviving a harrowing fall from a loft ladder at his home in Clydebank. Paul Lyons, aged 59, suffered a devastating accident in September that left him with six fractures in his back. Despite…

A Lanarkshire organisation based in Strathaven has been awarded the highest accolade by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces Community. QTS Group, a leading railway contractor in the UK, received the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council. This award is a…

Gilmourton Primary School in Strathaven has recently undergone an inspection by Education Scotland inspectors, and the resulting report was nothing short of glowing. The inspectors highlighted the school’s key strengths, noting that the children are eager and motivated to learn. They also observed that the students engage enthusiastically in their learning activities and embody the…