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Dumfriesshire academic delighted with honorary fellowship
Internationally renowned academic Professor Mark Allison from Dumfries in Dumfriesshire has been honoured with an appointment as an Honorary Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Born in Dumfries and raised in Loch Road and Terregles, Professor Allison attended St Joseph’s College. His late father, Colin Allison, was a partner in…
Police launch probe after dismembered golden eagle was dumped in bag on Scots forestry track
In Stirling, police have initiated an investigation following the discovery of a dismembered golden eagle in a bag on a Scots forestry track near Port of Menteith. The incident, which took place during the summer, saw the large bird of prey found dead with missing body parts. The eagle was located on a forestry track…
Former council boss recognised for packed career of public service in West Lothian
Former Council Chief Honoured for Lifetime of Public Service in West Lothian A former council executive has been celebrated by Edinburgh Napier University for a distinguished career of serving the public in West Lothian over six decades. Alex Linkston was presented with an honorary doctorate during a graduation event for students from ENU’s Business School…
Two arrested after traffic cops recover cannabis following vehicle stop in Rutherglen
Two individuals have been apprehended by law enforcement authorities after a significant amount of cannabis, valued at approximately £68,000, was discovered in Rutherglen. The illicit substances were found during a routine vehicle stop conducted by Road Policing officers on Cambuslang Road in the early hours of Tuesday, November 5. The two suspects, aged 32 and…
Labour Government scraps plan to ban smoking in beer gardens
Labour Government Abandons Plan to Ban Smoking in Beer Gardens In a surprising turn of events, the Labour Government has decided to retract its proposal to ban smoking in beer gardens. The initial announcement came from Prime Minister Keir Starmer last month, suggesting a potential ban on smoking in outdoor hospitality venues. However, Health Secretary…
Dumfriesshire to remember Animals In War
Dumfriesshire to Honor Animals In War In a special outdoor service to be held on Armistice Day at the Devil’s Porridge Museum, Dumfriesshire will pay tribute to Animals In War. The event, taking place on Monday, November 11, will include a two minutes’ silence at 11am at the museum’s Animals At War Memorial followed by…
‘I yelled at my neighbour in street at 4am – but I don’t think I’m in the wrong’
Woman Confronts Noisy Neighbour at 4am, Sparks Debate A woman took to Reddit to share her frustration with a neighbour who regularly starts his noisy truck at 4-5am, disrupting her sleep and that of other residents on the street. The woman, who remained anonymous, revealed that her neighbour, a man in his twenties, idles his…
Spain ‘do not travel’ warning as water fills major airport amid ‘extreme danger’
**Spain ‘Do Not Travel’ Warning After Water Fills Major Airport** Barcelona has been severely affected by a red warning due to catastrophic rainfall and floods causing chaos in the city. The situation has led to significant disruption at Barcelona El Prat airport, where water is pouring through the terminal ceiling and flooding the runway. The…
Disappointment expressed at council’s failure to mark centenary of Rutherglen Cenotaph
Disappointment has been expressed over the failure of South Lanarkshire Council to commemorate the centenary of the Rutherglen Cenotaph. A local resident, Dorothy Connor, had hoped the council would mark the 100th anniversary of the war memorial’s unveiling on October 26, 1924. Despite reaching out to Council Leader Joe Fagan and Provost Margaret Cooper to…
Scots nurse pays tribute to ‘loving’ dad, 48, after tragic death to run ultra-marathon in his memory
A Scottish nurse is honouring her late father by embarking on a 60km ultra-marathon to raise awareness for men’s mental health. Imogen Sharp, a 25-year-old ICU nurse, lost her father, David, to suicide when she was just nine years old. Describing him as a “very happy, loving, generous man,” Imogen revealed that her father was…