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Balaclava gunman wrestled to ground by hero Scots Nisa local staff during robbery is jailed
A would-be armed robber’s plan to hold up a post office was thwarted by courageous workers, resulting in his imprisonment for four years and eight months. The High Court in Edinburgh heard that Robert Danskin, 36, entered NISA local store in Abbey View, Dunfermline, wearing a balaclava and brandishing a realistic imitation gun. Danskin demanded…
Bride hears nine ‘fatal’ words at wedding and mood is ‘killed’ instantly
A bride’s wedding day turned into a nightmare when she discovered that all her honeymoon funds had gone to a stranger, due to a mix-up with the bank details on her wedding invitations. Weddings can be stressful times, with rising costs, and this revelation was a devastating blow to the bride. Claudia Postigo, founder of…
Struggling West Lothian households face grim winter in fuel poverty
Struggling West Lothian Households Face Grim Winter in Fuel Poverty A significant number of households in West Lothian are gearing up to face a challenging winter season as they find themselves grappling with debt accumulated from paying high heating bills from the previous winter. Shocking statistics revealed in a report presented to councillors indicate that…
NHS nurse wrongly suspended after patient claims she was pregnant with his child
An NHS nurse, Jessica Thorpe, was wrongly suspended by the Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust for two years following allegations made by a patient, known only as Patient X, in April 2020. Patient X claimed to be in an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with Thorpe, who was treating him in a secure facility for…
Major weather warning issued for much-loved Spanish island popular with Scots tourists
A severe weather alert has been issued for the beloved Spanish island of Majorca, a popular destination for Scottish tourists. The State Meteorological Agency in the Balearics has upgraded the weather warning for heavy rain and storms, specifically highlighting the east coast of the island. Forecasters predict up to 25 litres of rain per square…
South Lanarkshire scooterists to join forces in Ride of Remembrance this weekend
South Lanarkshire scooter clubs are coming together for a poignant event this weekend. The Incognito Scooter Club, based in East Kilbride, will be teaming up with the High Numbers scooter enthusiasts from Cambuslang for their annual Ride of Remembrance in support of Veterans charity Erskine Hospital. With more than 40 riders participating, this Saturday’s event,…
Greens blast John Swinney for congratulating Donald Trump on US election win
Scottish Greens criticise John Swinney for congratulating Donald Trump on US election victory The Scottish Greens have spoken out against Deputy First Minister John Swinney for extending congratulations to Donald Trump on his victory in the recent US presidential election. Patrick Harvie, co-leader of the Greens, strongly criticised Trump, labelling him as a “misogynist, a…
Pram with baby inside hit by train as passengers watch in horror
A distressing incident unfolded at Banbury Station in Oxfordshire back in June, resulting in a harrowing sight for commuters as a pram carrying a two-month-old baby was struck by a train. Passengers were left in shock as they witnessed the unfolding tragedy. The unfortunate event occurred when the parent momentarily released the pram to attend…
Scottish Labour net zero chief missed climate change vote after flying to Australia
Scottish Labour’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions was called into question as reports emerged that their net zero spokeswoman missed a crucial vote on a new climate change law. Sarah Boyack, along with fellow MSPs Jeremy Balfour and Stuart McMillan, were notably absent from the Holyrood debate on green targets, having travelled over 10,000…
‘My husband bought me a puppy as an impromptu gift – it was so disrespectful’
A woman’s decision to return a surprise puppy gift from her husband has sparked a debate after the unexpected gesture backfired. The woman, in her mid-40s, shared her story on Reddit, explaining that her husband had bought her a puppy for her birthday despite their previous discussions about pet ownership. She mentioned that they had…