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Mindless vandals wreck part of well-used pump track in Craigneuk
Mindless vandals have caused significant damage to a popular pump track in Craigneuk, leaving the surface badly wrecked. The perpetrators set a small bonfire on the Wishawhill Wood track, resulting in extensive harm to the area. Socialtrack, who organises various activities at the track, expressed their disappointment at the mindless act. Dan Scott from Socialtrack…
‘I can’t afford son’s new school uniform – so they keep giving him detention’
A mum has shared her struggle after her son was repeatedly given detention for wearing his old school uniform because she cannot afford the new one. The mother explained that the school introduced a new uniform with only a few months’ notice, including a jumper, shirts, and PE kit. Prior to this change, students could…
Boy, 13, charged after Bonfire Night rampage sees £20,000 worth of cars smashed
A 13-year-old boy has been charged in connection with vandalism that resulted in £20,000 worth of cars being damaged in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night. Police confirmed the teenager had been charged after vehicles at Macklin Motors car dealership on Calder Road were smashed up. He is set to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday,…
Trevor Sorbie dies aged 75 after cancer battle as tributes paid to Scots celebrity hairdresser
Renowned celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie has passed away at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer, sparking an outpouring of tributes to the Scottish stylist. Sorbie, best known for his creation of the iconic wedge cut and appearances on television, had disclosed in October that he had only a few weeks left…
Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in White House from the economy to ‘the wall’
In a anticipated return to The White House, the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term are expected to shake the global economy and trade relations. Dr Thomas Gift, an expert in American politics, predicts a significant increase in prices and disruption in trade following Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The 78-year-old…
Family of teen shot dead by gang hit by double tragedy within months
Family of Teen Fatally Shot by Gang Face Second Tragedy Within Months The family of a teenager who was tragically shot dead has been struck by another devastating blow, this time within just six months. Ellis Cox was killed by a group of individuals at the Liverpool Industrial Estate in Aintree, Liverpool, not long after…
Falkirk school meals award will mean ‘increase in quality not a rise in prices’
Falkirk Council is set to receive a distinguished award for school meals, with a promise to elevate quality without raising prices. The council aims to secure a bronze award from Food For Life Scotland, an initiative focused on introducing more locally sourced, seasonal Scottish food into nurseries and schools throughout the country. The move is…
Crimestoppers offer £20k reward to catch Scots mum’s killer 30 years after unsolved murder
Crimestoppers Offers £20k Reward to Catch Killer of Scottish Mother 30 Years After Unsolved Murder Crimestoppers has announced a reward of £20,000 in an effort to apprehend the perpetrator who brutally murdered a young Scottish mother three decades ago. Shona Stevens, aged 31, was discovered with severe injuries in a wooded area in Irvine, Ayrshire…
Positive progress on Helensburgh Pier plans as new group set up
Positive progress is being made on the plans to reopen Helensburgh Pier, with the formation of a new group dedicated to the cause. Earlier this year, a significant turn-out of over 500 residents gathered for a sail-past by the iconic Waverley, raising hopes of the vessel being able to dock at the town again in…
Local interventions continue to prevent rough sleeping in North Lanarkshire
Homelessness in North Lanarkshire is on the rise for a second consecutive year, with a 16% increase reported, which surpasses the Scottish average. Despite this concerning trend, local interventions are actively working to prevent rough sleeping in the area. Twelve councils in Scotland have already declared a homelessness emergency due to factors such as a…