Positive progress is being made on the plans to reopen Helensburgh Pier, with the formation of a new group dedicated to the cause. Earlier this year, a significant turn-out of over 500 residents gathered for a sail-past by the iconic Waverley, raising hopes of the vessel being able to dock at the town again in…

Homelessness in North Lanarkshire is on the rise for a second consecutive year, with a 16% increase reported, which surpasses the Scottish average. Despite this concerning trend, local interventions are actively working to prevent rough sleeping in the area. Twelve councils in Scotland have already declared a homelessness emergency due to factors such as a…

Sir Chris Hoy, the renowned Scottish cyclist and Olympian, has found a new sense of purpose and determination after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis last year. The six-time Olympic gold medallist, who has also been crowned world champion 11 times, shared that his outlook on life has shifted since learning about his condition. Sir Hoy…

Stirling and Surrounding Areas Honour Fallen War Heroes on Remembrance Sunday Stirling and its surrounding areas are set to pay tribute to the region’s fallen war heroes this weekend. The annual Remembrance Sunday service will take place in the city centre at the Church of the Holy Rude at 10.45am on November 10. Following the…

Perth and Kinross Council is currently exploring new options to address a planning breach related to a static caravan parked in a Perth cul-de-sac without permission for almost two years. Despite the council previously closing the case in April 2024, after serving an enforcement notice in October 2023, they have now decided to reconsider how…

Plans have been revealed for a new wine bar and restaurant to open in a vacant unit on Perth’s High Street, which has been empty since 2020. The Perth and Kinross Council’s Licensing Board unanimously approved a provisional licence for the premises, which previously housed the Dewberry Café but closed down four years ago due…

Perth City Gas Repair Works Cause Traffic Disruption Emergency gas repair works in Perth have led to significant traffic disruption in recent days. Glasgow Road has been temporarily closed between Aldi, Whitefriars Crescent, and Elibank Street, with diversions in place. Alongside this closure, resurfacing work has been ongoing at Glasgow Road at Lamberkine Drive. Additional…

Archers’ Icon June Spencer Passes Away at 105 June Spencer, known for her role as Peggy Woolley in the long-running BBC Radio 4 series The Archers, has passed away at the age of 105, as confirmed by her family. Spencer had portrayed the matriarch character since the show’s inception in 1951 and had announced her…