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Sir Chris Hoy has Olympian ‘purpose and drive’ after cancer prognosis
Sir Chris Hoy, the renowned Scottish cyclist and Olympian, has found a new sense of purpose and determination after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis last year. The six-time Olympic gold medallist, who has also been crowned world champion 11 times, shared that his outlook on life has shifted since learning about his condition. Sir Hoy…
Here’s where and when you can pay your respects to Stirling’s fallen war heroes on Remembrance Sunday
Stirling and Surrounding Areas Honour Fallen War Heroes on Remembrance Sunday Stirling and its surrounding areas are set to pay tribute to the region’s fallen war heroes this weekend. The annual Remembrance Sunday service will take place in the city centre at the Church of the Holy Rude at 10.45am on November 10. Following the…
Perth and Kinross Council now exploring options on how to tackle static caravan planning breach in Perth
Perth and Kinross Council is currently exploring new options to address a planning breach related to a static caravan parked in a Perth cul-de-sac without permission for almost two years. Despite the council previously closing the case in April 2024, after serving an enforcement notice in October 2023, they have now decided to reconsider how…
Scots couple masterminded £25k voucher fraud stealing coupons issued for struggling families
A Scottish couple has been found guilty of orchestrating a £25,000 voucher fraud scheme, targeting vouchers intended for struggling families. Donna Baillie, aged 44, and Stephen Kelly, aged 45, were identified as the masterminds behind the scam at housing organisation The Wheatley Group in Glasgow in January 2022. Baillie, an office worker at the organization,…
Plans for a new wine bar and restaurant in vacant Perth High Street unit
Plans have been revealed for a new wine bar and restaurant to open in a vacant unit on Perth’s High Street, which has been empty since 2020. The Perth and Kinross Council’s Licensing Board unanimously approved a provisional licence for the premises, which previously housed the Dewberry Café but closed down four years ago due…
Perth city gas repair works cause traffic disruption
Perth City Gas Repair Works Cause Traffic Disruption Emergency gas repair works in Perth have led to significant traffic disruption in recent days. Glasgow Road has been temporarily closed between Aldi, Whitefriars Crescent, and Elibank Street, with diversions in place. Alongside this closure, resurfacing work has been ongoing at Glasgow Road at Lamberkine Drive. Additional…
The Archers star June Spencer dies aged 105
Archers’ Icon June Spencer Passes Away at 105 June Spencer, known for her role as Peggy Woolley in the long-running BBC Radio 4 series The Archers, has passed away at the age of 105, as confirmed by her family. Spencer had portrayed the matriarch character since the show’s inception in 1951 and had announced her…
Scots paedo who went on the run in Thailand is jailed over disturbing child abuse case
A Scottish paedophile who evaded authorities in Thailand for several years has been sentenced to jail for a disturbing child abuse case. John Martin, aged 74, was extradited back to Scotland by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers in December 2023 after fleeing to Bangkok. The predator faced trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court and was found…
Police warning as thieves steal six ‘keyless’ cars from outside West Lothian homes
Police in West Lothian are issuing a warning to residents after a recent spate of thefts involving ‘keyless’ cars. Between Wednesday, October 30th, and Thursday, November 7th, 2024, authorities have received reports of six vehicles being stolen from homes in Livingston, Bathgate, Broxburn, and Whitburn. It is suspected that these thefts were carried out using…
Stirling Council could auction off thousands of languishing library books in bid to free up space
Stirling Council Considers Auctioning Thousands of Library Books Stirling Council is contemplating auctioning off a large number of library books that have been languishing in order to free up space and generate funds to reinvest back into the service. While council officers have acknowledged potential public concern over the proposed sale, they have outlined measures…