Motherwell FC and the Well Society have officially opened the club’s memorial garden in a heartfelt ceremony. The garden, located near Fir Park, serves as a quiet space for reflection and a place for Well fans to honour and remember their loved ones. Volunteers and local businesses worked tirelessly to bring this project to life,…

Harry Potter fans, listen up! Your beloved book collection could be worth a staggering sum of £77,000 if you have a particular sort code tucked away within the pages. The iconic series by JK Rowling has captured the hearts of readers around the world, but did you know that some editions hold more value than…

Army Veteran’s Inspirational Journey from Blindness to New Life with Guide Dog In an unexpected turn of events, Michael Laidlaw, a 54-year-old army veteran from Carnoustie, lost his sight overnight in 2020. What started as a seemingly minor issue of vision loss in one eye escalated rapidly, leaving Michael completely blind. Despite the challenges he…

A woman has shared a simple trick that can help you drift off to sleep in a way that won’t leave you with aches and pains in the morning – but you will need some extra equipment. The way you sleep could be causing your back pain. We all know that regular movement is key…

Journalist Melanie Reid has shared her inspiring journey of resilience and learning to live again after a devastating horse riding accident fourteen-and-a-half years ago that left her tetraplegic. Speaking about the ongoing impact of life in a wheelchair and the process of relearning life skills through occupational therapy, Melanie’s story sheds light on the transformative…

Police express deep worry for missing Scottish fisherman who disappeared in the past year Police have voiced their extreme concern for a fisherman who has been missing for over a year. Robert Gibson, known as Bob, was reported missing on October 23, 2023, but it is believed he was last seen the previous month. The…

Youngsters from the Scouts group in Burnside had a delightful time dressing up in fancy costumes for a Halloween party recently. The 113th Burnside Scouts group, spanning from four-year-old Squirrels to 17-year-old Explorer scouts, gathered for some spooky fun at their hall on Crawfurd Road. Activities included traditional apple dooking for the younger ones, a…

Edinburgh is in urgent need of a drug consumption room, according to campaigners who argue that thousands of lives could be saved with such a facility. The call for safe consumption facilities in the city comes as families affected by addiction and drug overdoses push for a more compassionate and effective approach to tackle the…

Blair Drummond Safari Park is set to embark on a new adventure with plans for a modern lion enclosure. Stirling Council planners have given conditional approval for the safari park’s proposal to replace and demolish the existing lion enclosure. The upcoming enclosure is designed to be larger and will feature a covered viewing area at…