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Edinburgh Cowgate victim named by police after horror bus crash
Edinburgh’s Cowgate Community Shocked by Tragic Bus Crash Incident By Sarah Jones, Staff Reporter A devastating incident occurred in Edinburgh’s Cowgate area, where a pedestrian was struck by a bus. The victim has been identified as 74-year-old Michael Leneghen, a resident of the city. This heartbreaking news was confirmed by Police Scotland, with Mr. Leneghen’s…
Queen Camilla’s ex husband confirmed as inspiration for Disney+ Rivals lothario Rupert Campbell-Black
Queen Camilla’s ex-husband confirmed as inspiration for Disney+ Rivals lothario Rupert Campbell-Black Rivals author Dame Jilly Cooper has recently disclosed the inspiration behind one of the most outrageous characters portrayed in the hit Disney+ series, which has captured the nation’s attention. Rivals, set in 1986 in the fictional country of Rutshire in the Cotswolds, is…
Ten in hospital after Edinburgh flat fire as Scots cops probe blaze
Ten in Hospital After Edinburgh Flat Fire as Scottish Police Investigate Blaze Ten individuals have been taken to the hospital following a fire that engulfed a flat in Edinburgh. The incident unfolded yesterday evening, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service all…
PKC opposition councillors call for Levelling Up cash rethink
PKC Opposition Councillors Urge Rethink on Levelling Up Funding Opposition councillors from Perth and Kinross Council have united in calling for a review of the decision to withdraw £5 million in Levelling Up funding earmarked for Perth. This move comes after SNP MP Pete Wishart expressed disappointment in a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves over…
Hundreds of people sign petition opposing closure of Comrie Library
An ongoing campaign to save Comrie Library in Perthshire has gained significant support with over 500 signatures on a petition opposing its closure. The library is one of seven under threat in Perth and Kinross Council due to plans for a new community campus in Pitlochry, which would see the library relocated to Pitlochry High…
Man behind bars after conviction for sex offences against victims in Lanarkshire
A man has been sentenced to four and a half years in jail and placed on the sex offenders’ register indefinitely after being convicted of sex offences against girls in Lanarkshire. Ross McCafferty, 23, received his sentence at Hamilton Sheriff Court, appearing via videolink from custody. The conviction came after a jury found McCafferty guilty…
Meeting called as crusade begins for pension ‘justice’ for former tech firm employees in Ayrshire
A meeting has been called as a crusade begins for pension ‘justice’ for former tech firm employees in Ayrshire. Patricia Kennedy, from Coylton, has been leading the charge against Hewlett Packard Enterprise to demand increased discretionary pension contributions. Kennedy, a member of the Hewlett Packard Pension Association (UK), along with others in the group, claim…
Unique dance event showcasing local talent comes to Dumbarton High Street
A unique dance event showcasing local talent is set to grace Dumbarton High Street as award-winning visual theatre makers Megahertz and arts producing house FERAL bring their STRUT performance to town. The event, scheduled for tomorrow evening, promises a captivating dance performance and projection parade that will light up the streets of Dumbarton. Rooted in…
Ayrshire hotel tycoon wants former tearoom to make way for luxury four-bed holiday rental
A luxury four-bedroom holiday rental could be coming to the former Peggy’s Tearoom in Kirkoswald, according to plans submitted by Ayrshire hotel tycoon Bill Costley. The proposal, detailed in a planning application to South Ayrshire Council for 43 Main Road, Kirkoswald, aims to transform the tearoom into rented sleeping accommodation. Elliott Architecture & Design Ltd,…
Former Balloch Library to be sold – despite last ditch SNP move to block sale
Former Balloch Library Set to Be Sold Despite SNP Attempt to Halt Sale The former Balloch Library building on Carrochan Road is slated to be sold, following a recent move to block its disposal. Labour councillors on WDC’s infrastructure, regeneration and economic development (IRED) committee have given the green light to sell the facility to…