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Julie Christie from Dumfries & Stewartry Women’s Aid speaks to Rotary club members
Julie Christie, the CEO of Dumfries & Stewartry Women’s Aid, delivered a poignant and eye-opening talk to members of the Lockerbie and District Rotary Club. Titled “An Evening with Julie,” her speech shed light on the urgent need for increased understanding and support for individuals experiencing domestic abuse. With nearly 30 years of experience in…
Stirling East by-election candidates announced as poll looms
Stirling East by-election candidates have been announced as the poll looms closer. The by-election, scheduled for December 5, was triggered by the resignation of Councillor Chris Kane following his election as the local MP. Among the candidates confirmed for the by-election are Anne Kane, the wife of former councillor Chris Kane, who is standing for…
World War 3 fears grow as Germany joins list of European countries telling civilians to prepare for conflict
Germany Joins European Countries in Warning Civilians to Prepare for Conflict As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, fears of a potential World War 3 scenario have grown, prompting Germany to join other European countries in advising civilians to prepare for a possible conflict. The heightened alert comes following repeated nuclear strike threats from Russian…
Shoppers warned over buying milk, bread and toilet roll at supermarkets this week
Supermarket shoppers are being advised against stockpiling essential items such as milk, bread, and toilet roll amidst the wintery weather conditions. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice in various parts of the country, prompting concerns over panic buying. Scotland has recently been placed under a weather warning set to bring…
Scotland’s first Black MP honoured in West Lothian
Scotland’s First Black Member of Parliament Honoured in West Lothian A special plaque has been unveiled in honour of Scotland’s first Black Member of Parliament, Peter McLagan. McLagan was elected to represent Linlithgowshire in 1865 and served until 1893, making him the second longest-serving MP in West Lothian’s history after Tam Dalyell. The plaque commemorating…
Councillor raises concern over damaged crash barriers on Ravenscraig road
A local councillor in Ravenscraig has expressed worry over the damaged crash barriers along New Craig Road. The councillor, Nathan Wilson, highlighted that the barriers have been struck by drivers, compromising the safety of pedestrians in case of another collision. The damaged areas are particularly noticeable near the A723 roundabout, where motorists can access Merry…
Man,49, dies following four-vehicle crash on A9 near Ballinluig
A tragic incident occurred on the A9 near Ballinluig as a man, aged 49, lost his life following a four-vehicle crash. The collision, involving a white Scania lorry, a blue Ford Focus, a white Peugeot Bipper, and a Honda HRV, took place around 8.15 am near Ballinluig services. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where…
Scotland to see 20cm of snow fall in 14 hours as Met Office issues fourth warning this week
Scotland is bracing itself for heavy snowfall as the Met Office has issued a fourth warning this week. With some areas experiencing sub-zero temperatures, the country has been hit by snow showers and icy conditions. The latest warning is set to be in place from 10am on Wednesday until 12pm on Thursday, affecting regions such…
West Lothian MP launches schools Christmas card competition
West Lothian MP Gregor Poynton has launched a schools Christmas card competition in his Livingston constituency. The competition invites every primary school in the area to take part in designing a festive picture for the front of his Parliamentary Christmas cards. These cards will be sent to constituents, businesses, and local stakeholders during the holiday…
Harry Potter first edition book bought 30 years ago for £10 could now sell for £50k
A Harry Potter first edition book, originally purchased for only £10 nearly 30 years ago, is now estimated to potentially sell for a staggering £50,000 at auction. Christine McCulloch acquired the book after catching JK Rowling discussing her new novel on the BBC children’s programme Blue Peter back in 1997. At the time, Rowling mentioned…