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Scammer jailed after elderly East Kilbride couple duped out of £24,000
A fraudster has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after an elderly couple from East Kilbride was conned out of £24,000 by scammers. The couple, aged 73 and 82, fell victim to a scheme where they were convinced by a caller, claiming to be a senior CID officer named Malcolm, that money had been…
‘I dropped bombshell on sister-in-law – my wife says I’ve destroyed her family’
A man has been left in a difficult situation after revealing a significant secret to his sister-in-law, which led to his wife refusing to speak to him, claiming he has “destroyed her family”. The man shared his dilemma on Reddit, explaining that while out for dinner with friends, he witnessed his brother-in-law engaging in questionable…
West Lothian student receives rising talent award from actress Elaine C Smith
West Lothian student, Eva MacCallum, has been honoured with the inaugural Elaine C Smith Award and a prize of £500 from New College Lanarkshire. The award, established by acclaimed actress Elaine C Smith and New College Lanarkshire, is presented to a female student in the Performing Arts department who demonstrates exceptional talent in comedy. Hailing…
Former Bubbles swimming pool site to be sold to housing developer
Former Bubbles swimming pool site to be sold to housing developer Plans have been approved to sell the former Bubbles swimming pool site to Cruden Homes Limited (CHL), paving the way for the creation of up to 122 new apartments. The former Xcite Livingston leisure pool site, which was demolished earlier this year, is set…
Meat eating down by a sixth in a decade due to smaller portions, Scots uni study finds
Meat consumption in the UK has dropped by almost one-sixth over the past decade, according to a recent study conducted by the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. The research revealed that the primary reason for this decrease in meat consumption is the trend towards smaller portion sizes, surpassing other dietary changes like incorporating meat-free days…
UK couple sell everything to start new life in Philippines for surprising reason
A young couple from the UK decided to embark on a new chapter in their lives by selling off all their possessions to start a fresh life in the Philippines. Lauren Elizabeth and her husband, Chris, took the daring step to leave behind their jobs, house, and cars, and set out for a new adventure…
SNP Government calls for review into prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy plea
SNP Government Calls for Review into Prostate Cancer Testing After Chris Hoy Plea The Scottish Government has requested a review of guidance for cancer testing after an emotional plea from Chris Hoy to increase screenings for men. SNP Health Secretary Neil Gray has reached out to the UK Screening Committee to initiate a review into…
Scots conman fleeced Tinder date and pals out £18,000 to splurge on designer clothes and online gambling
A Scottish conman has been found guilty of swindling his Tinder date and friends out of £18,000 to fund his designer clothes and online gambling addiction. Michael Higgins, 42, duped 12 friends into giving him large sums of money by promising them discounted rounds of golf at the prestigious St Andrews Old Course. He also…
Conor McGregor appears at court for civil action over alleged sexual assault
Conor McGregor, the Irish mixed martial arts fighter, has made an appearance at the High Court in Dublin for a civil action regarding an alleged sexual assault. The case involves McGregor and another man who are facing accusations of sexually assaulting a woman named Nikita Ni Laimhin on December 9, 2018. Justice Alexander Owens, presiding…
Falkirk facing rising demand for speech therapy caused by the pandemic
Falkirk is facing a surge in demand for speech therapy services, largely due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In response to this growing need, an innovative partnership between NHS Forth Valley and local schools has been established to ensure that children receive support as quickly as possible. A report presented to Falkirk Council’s…