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Skye shooting suspect claims attack on him by brother-in-law was ‘start of problems’
A man accused of murdering his brother-in-law claimed that an attack on him by the alleged victim nine years earlier was the beginning of all his problems. Finlay MacDonald said he was humiliated and left with low self-esteem after John MacKinnon assaulted him in 2013, and his father had to intervene to stop him from…
Kirkmahoe SWI members mark the institute’s centenary with a special celebration
Kirkmahoe SWI members celebrated a significant milestone with a special event at the Woodlands House Hotel, marking their institute’s centenary. President Doreen Martin welcomed attendees to commemorate the 100th birthday of the institute, with special guests including Mary Burney, SWI national chairman; Mima Telfer, Dumfriesshire president, and Jane Chalmers, the Cairn Valley president. Together, they…
Young Still Game superfans surprise Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill dressed as Jack and Victor
Two young Still Game superfans stole the spotlight when they surprised Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill dressed as the iconic characters Jack and Victor at a book signing. Adler, 9, and Alex McKie, 5, are obsessed with the sitcom, which they watch every day. The pair developed a love for the legendary show thanks to…
Man confesses real reason dogs are ‘friendly’ towards strangers on a walk
A man has disclosed the intriguing reason why his dog may seem particularly sociable with strangers when out on walks, and it has nothing to do with seeking attention or affection from new acquaintances. Dogs are known for bringing joy to people’s lives, especially when they display friendliness towards passersby in the park, eagerly seeking…
West Lothian care firm urging everyone to ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’
Home Instead, a care company in West Lothian, is calling on the community to participate in their annual Christmas gift-giving campaign, ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’. This initiative, now in its fifth year, aims to collect presents for isolated older individuals in the region during the festive season. The company, which has been providing…
Winter Fuel Payment debacle shows Anas Sarwar needs distance from Keir Starmer
Anas Sarwar, the leader of the Scottish Labour Party, is facing a challenge following a recent debacle over Winter Fuel Payments. The decision by Rachel Reeves to cut the Winter Fuel Payment caused significant upset among pensioners, a key demographic in elections. This move had a detrimental impact on Scottish Labour, leading to a drop…
Delighted West Lothian school achieves its 10th Green Flag award
Delighted West Lothian School Achieves 10th Green Flag Award Linlithgow Bridge Primary School in West Lothian is celebrating a significant milestone after being awarded its 10th Green Flag Award for its dedication to being environmentally friendly. The Green Flag Award is the top honour in the international Eco-Schools programme and was presented to the school…
Police officers remain at scene of East Kilbride flat after death of woman
Police officers are present at a flat in East Kilbride following the tragic death of a woman, as reported by the Daily Record. The incident took place at a block of flats in Glen Lee, St Leonards, with the area remaining cordoned off by police tape. Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 12.10pm…
North Lanarkshire Council running community engagement on updated design for East Airdrie Link Road
North Lanarkshire Council is currently engaging with the community to gather feedback on the updated design for the East Airdrie Link Road. The planned single-carriageway road will stretch from just north of the M8, at the A73 Newhouse Interchange, to the A73 north of Stand and Riggend. It will serve as the access route to…
Mallorca tourists sent warning over ‘darker side’ of island during Christmas
Mallorca tourists warned about ‘darker side’ of the island during Christmas festivities A travel expert has sounded the alarm for tourists planning a Christmas getaway to Mallorca, one of Spain’s top holiday destinations. While the island is adorned with Christmas lights and filled with festive events, Alex from the ‘Mallorca Under The Sun’ YouTube channel…