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Gatehouse residents get chance to draw up town’s Local Place Plan
Gatehouse residents are being given the opportunity to contribute to the town’s Local Place Plan. Drop-in sessions are scheduled to take place at the Mill on the Fleet, with the first session on Wednesday, October 9, from 6pm to 8pm, and the second session on Friday, October 11, from 2pm to 4pm. The steering group…
New project aims to rejuvenate Castle Douglas beauty spot
A new project is set to rejuvenate a Castle Douglas beauty spot as the Loch Ken Trust collaborates with experts from Galloway Fisheries Trust and Scotland’s Rural College to breathe new life into Carlingwark Loch. The initiative has received a grant of nearly £10,000 from the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund, administered by Inspiring Scotland. Concerns have…
Baby dies as mum cried ‘why are they not answering?’ when 999 didn’t respond
A tragic incident occurred when a newborn baby died after her mother struggled to get through to emergency services. According to reports, Amelia Pill waited for seven minutes for someone to answer her 999 call on September 30, 2022. Little Wyllow-Raine Swinburn, born on September 27, 2022, was discharged from John Radcliffe Hospital two days…
Evacuation plane from Lebanon lands in UK as blasts heard in Beirut
An evacuation plane from Lebanon has landed in the UK amidst the sounds of blasts being heard in Beirut. The airstrike, believed to be from Israeli forces, targeted an apartment building near the centre of the Lebanese capital on Wednesday. This marked the second time Israel has struck the city during the week. The location…
Jamie ‘Iceman’ Stevenson copied Tony Soprano by fleeing down embankment when cops found him
Jamie Stevenson, also known as ‘Iceman’, drew inspiration from the fictional mobster Tony Soprano, as he attempted to flee down an embankment when police officers closed in on him. Stevenson, often referred to as “Scotland’s Tony Soprano,” was sentenced to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a significant drug smuggling operation. He believed he was…
Russian researchers in desperate attempt to rescue stranded killer whales
Russian researchers are currently engaged in a desperate attempt to rescue four stranded killer whales off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. The emergency ministry reported that rescuers and volunteers are diligently working to save the orcas by dousing them with water and trying to push them into deeper waters. More than 30 rescuers are on…
Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader, has died at age 83
Baseball legend and all-time hits leader, Pete Rose, has passed away at the age of 83 in a tragic loss mourned by fans around the world. Rose, who was banned from baseball, died as confirmed by Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson from Clark County in Nevada. The exact cause and manner of his death are yet…
Cutting back on meat doesn’t have to mean going without protein. Tips and two recipes
Going vegetarian or reducing meat consumption doesn’t have to equate to a lack of protein in your diet. The Independent recently covered the journey of Jennifer Anastasiou, who transitioned to a vegetarian diet due to concerns over the environmental impact of livestock farming. Anastasiou initially worried about meeting her protein needs after a lifetime of…
Strictly Come Dancing: Meet JB Gill, the JLS star taking to the floor
JB Gill, former JLS star, is set to showcase his fancy footwork on the upcoming 20th anniversary series of Strictly Come Dancing. Following in the footsteps of his bandmate Aston Merrygold, Gill is among the 15 celebrities gearing up to hit the ballroom dance floor. The 37-year-old shot to stardom in 2008 with JLS, a…
Money Gambians send home from Europe is a lifeline for their families but the sacrifices take a toll
Every month, many young Gambian men living abroad in Europe send money back home to their families, serving as a crucial financial lifeline. These remittances are essential for their loved ones in Gambia but also come at a cost, reflecting the sacrifices and challenges faced by migrants. One such story is that of Binta Bah,…