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Scots carers caught on hidden camera neglecting dementia patient struck off
Two care workers, Bisola Akindein, 34, and Diana Otobohu, 39, have been removed from their positions after being found guilty of mistreating an elderly dementia patient at Eastbank Care Home in Shettleston, Glasgow. The pair were convicted at Glasgow Sheriff Court on a neglect charge in April following a hidden camera footage revealing their misconduct…
Waiting times for tooth extraction in Forth Valley among lowest in Scotland
Waiting times for tooth extraction in the Forth Valley region are among the lowest in Scotland, according to new data revealed by Scottish Labour. Youngsters in Forth Valley are experiencing an average wait of approximately three months for teeth extractions, with children in the area having to wait around 12 weeks for dental surgery to…
South Lanarkshire receives more than £500,000 in road safety funding
South Lanarkshire Council Receives Over £500,000 in Road Safety Funding South Lanarkshire Council has been granted more than £500,000 from the Scottish Government for road safety improvements. The funding will go towards initiatives such as signs, markings, and anti-skid surfacing on roads throughout the region. This funding is part of a larger £10 million investment…
Crumbling historic Stirling bridge to re-open next spring after £1.2m repair
Crumbling 250-year-old Cardross Bridge in Stirling set to re-open in spring following a £1.2 million repair project. The historic bridge, located on the B8034 route between Port of Menteith and Arnprior, closed in September 2024 for essential repairs. Stirling Council has confirmed that the repair works are progressing well and are on track to be…
Anas Sarwar defends UK Government decision to make employers pay more NI following business backlash
Anas Sarwar Defends UK Government Decision to Increase Employers’ National Insurance Contributions Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has come to the defense of the UK Government’s recent decision to raise National Insurance contributions from employers following a wave of backlash from businesses. Sarwar stated that the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, was faced with tough decisions…
Inverclyde Council leader Stephen McCabe resigns after appearing in court on assault charge
Inverclyde Council leader Stephen McCabe resigns after court appearance Stephen McCabe, the leader of Inverclyde Council, has announced his resignation from his position following a court appearance where he faced charges of assault and threatening or abusive behaviour. The 60-year-old denied both charges during the hearing at Greenock Sheriff Court. The allegations stem from an…
Five guilty of machete murder of two teens in mistaken identity horror
Five individuals have been found guilty of the brutal machete murder of two teenagers in a case of mistaken identity horror. Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, tragically lost their lives after being attacked with machetes upon leaving Mason’s residence on Ilminster Avenue in Bristol. The heinous incident occurred shortly after 11 pm on…
Lanarkshire restaurants Carrigan’s win industry award
Lanarkshire Restaurant Carrigan’s Wins Industry Award Carrigan’s, a well-known restaurant business in South Lanarkshire with locations in Hamilton, Blantyre, and East Kilbride, has received a prestigious industry accolade. The family-owned group was honoured with the title of independent multiple operator of the year at the Scottish Licensed Trade News awards. Barry Carrigan, the proprietor of…
Pack of dogs terrorising Scots village with locals ‘scared to leave their homes’
A pack of dogs has been causing chaos in a Scottish village, leaving residents too scared to even step outside their homes. The aggressive dogs have been terrorising the Hilton area in the Highlands, with locals expressing fears of being attacked by the large canines. The situation has become so dire that children have been…
Appeal to trace missing woman who may have travelled to Perth and Kinross
Police Scotland Launches Appeal to Locate Missing Woman Who May Have Travelled to Perth and Kinross Police Scotland has issued an appeal to the public to help trace 42-year-old Rebecca Clough, who has been reported missing from Edinburgh. Rebecca was last seen around 1pm on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, in Coulter Crescent, Edinburgh. Described as…