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Westminster’s assisted dying bill passing its first hurdle “reflects the wishes of the UK public”, the MSP who is behind a similar bill in Holyrood has said. A majority of MPs supported a Bill that would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales with a life expectancy of less than six months to end…

Drivers in Lanarkshire have been advised about urgent resurfacing works taking place on the M74. The warning comes after the hard shoulder surface on the southbound M74, north of Junction 10, has deteriorated. This section is currently part of a contraflow for the Nethan Viaduct bridge works, prompting the need for immediate resurfacing works. To…

The Scottish Government under the leadership of Cabinet Secretary Shirley Anne Somerville has announced a new payment to support older people with their energy bills. This move has been applauded by East Kilbride MSP, Collette Stevenson, who stated that this new payment rights a disgraceful wrong by the UK Labour government. The payment will be…

An urgent hunt is on for four missing Lottery winners who have still not claimed their £1 million prizes from a EuroMillions draw held last week. Allwyn, The National Lottery operator, revealed that out of the 26 UK winners who scooped up £1 million each in last Friday’s special EuroMillions European Millionaire Maker draw, only…

A man is facing a dilemma as people advise him to reevaluate his wedding plans following a concerning request made by his fiancée. The 32-year-old man, who has been in a relationship with his fiancée Emma for five years, is grappling with the aftermath of her request regarding his 10-year-old daughter’s living arrangements. Lily, his…

A husband recounts the extraordinary experience of being by his wife’s side as she chose assisted death at Dignitas, a clinic in Switzerland, amidst ongoing debates about the Assisted Dying bill in parliament. Dave Sowry, 68, shares the story of his wife Christy Barry, whom he met on a dating site in 2002, and how…

Stirling Supermarket Rejects Contaminated Fuel Allegations Leading to Van Breakdown A Stirling supermarket has dismissed allegations made by a businesswoman from Fallin, claiming that her work van was filled with contaminated fuel earlier this year. Naomi Lennox, 28, who operates as a dog walker, bought a Vauxhall Vivaro in March 2023 and regularly filled up…

Stirling Council has recently approved a new strategy, the Stirling Heritage Strategy 2025-2028, aimed at protecting and managing the city’s historic assets following the controversial demolition of the Christie Clock. The strategy, developed in collaboration with various partner organisations, including Historic Environment Scotland and National Trust for Scotland, will focus on safeguarding listed buildings, monuments,…

Perth and Kinross Council is bracing itself for an additional cost of around £5.4 million due to changes in National Insurance (NI) contributions. Starting from April 1, 2025, the threshold for employers to pay NI on each employee’s salary will decrease from £9,100 per year to £5,000, while the rate will increase from 13.8 per…