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Stirling supermarket denies contaminated fuel claim over van breakdown
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…
New strategy to protect historic assets agreed after Christie Clock controversy
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,…
National Insurance changes set to cost Perth and Kinross Council an estimated £5.4 million
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…
Alex Salmond’s family ‘doing OK’ and ‘proud’ of late former FM ahead of memorial
Alex Salmond’s family has shared that they are still coming to terms with his passing and are proud of his legacy ahead of a memorial service in his honour. Christina Hendry, niece of the late former First Minister, expressed that the family is coping ‘OK’ as they prepare for the public remembrance event at St…
Dementia symptom might become apparent on the stairs – how to spot
Health experts have cautioned about a potential lesser-known symptom of dementia that could manifest when navigating stairs, putting individuals at risk of falls. While memory loss and behavioural changes are commonly recognised signs of dementia, there are physical manifestations that are not as widely acknowledged. Alzheimer Scotland, a prominent dementia charity, highlighted a specific movement-related…
Expert shares simple hack to clear ice without using salt
An expert from Armstrong Cheshire, Simon Wardle, has shared a simple hack to clear ice without using salt as snow is forecasted to hit the UK in the coming weeks. He suggests a mixture of 50% warm water and 50% vinegar as an eco-friendly alternative for smaller spaces. While this method may take longer compared…
Dermatologist issues stark ‘scalp mould’ warning to those who don’t use a hairdryer
A dermatologist’s stark warning about the risks of not using a hairdryer has garnered attention on social media platform TikTok. Dr. Adel, a dermatologist with a large following on TikTok, highlighted the potential dangers of leaving hair to air dry instead of blow drying it. In a video response to a user who mentioned blow…
Rutherglen Community Safety Awareness team hold successful final event of year
Rutherglen Community Safety Awareness team holds successful final event of the year – Daily Record The Rutherglen Community Safety Awareness team hosted its last event of the year on November 26 at the Rutherglen Exchange Shopping Centre. The event focused on providing practical information on topics such as home fire safety and how to avoid…
Scots overwhelmingly support key SNP Government policies, poll suggests
Scots Show Strong Support for Key SNP Government Policies, Poll Indicates A recent poll suggests that Scots overwhelmingly endorse key policies implemented by the SNP Government. According to a survey conducted by Survation, people in Scotland are in favour of several initiatives such as free prescriptions, free university tuition, the Scottish Child Payment, and the…
House prices in Dumfries and Galloway named among the most affordable in Scotland
House prices in Dumfries and Galloway have been highlighted as among the most affordable in Scotland, according to a recent report by Halifax. The analysis compared house prices to earnings in various council areas across the UK, revealing that the average house price-to-earnings ratio in Dumfries and Galloway was 3.4 in the third quarter of…