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In a closing speech during a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh, prosecutor Liam Ewing KC informed the jury that the accused in the Skye shooting case, Finlay MacDonald, was “fully in control” of his actions when he allegedly murdered his brother-in-law and attempted to murder three others. Ewing stated that MacDonald’s behaviour on…

Staff at a Shotts care home have been praised by a Newmains family for their exceptional care towards a beloved mother and grandmother in her final months. Colleagues at Rosehall Care Home were nominated for their dedication by Catherine Allen and Yvonne Brodie, who appreciated the loving care provided to Catherine’s mum, Sadie Allen, who…

Air fryer owners have been issued a warning regarding certain foods they should never cook in their appliances, with one particular dish labelled as a ‘fire hazard.’ The air fryer trend has taken the nation by storm, with more and more people opting for these convenient kitchen gadgets over traditional ovens. These devices offer a…

Falkirk Ski Centre and Three Public Halls to be Transferred to Community Ownership In a significant move towards community empowerment, Falkirk Council’s executive has approved the transfer of ownership of Limerigg, Bainsford, and Brightons Community Halls, along with Polmonthill Snowsports Centre, to local community groups. This decision comes as part of the council’s Strategic Property…

A Brit has made a winning claim for the staggering £177 million EuroMillions jackpot, becoming the third biggest National Lottery winner if confirmed. The lucky ticket-holder, as reported by the Mirror, will also be the nineteenth UK winner of a prize exceeding £100 million and the fourth EuroMillions UK jackpot winner of 2024. The National…

NHS in Scotland mired in ‘doom loop’ due to SNP ‘incompetence’, claims Anas Sarwar Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has criticised the Scottish National Party (SNP) for the ‘doom loop’ the NHS in Scotland finds itself in, attributing it to SNP ‘incompetence’. Sarwar accused John Swinney, a senior SNP figure, of being oblivious to…

An airline pilot has issued a stark warning about the one warning on aircraft that passengers should never disregard, as it could lead to “catastrophic consequences.” Frequent flyers will be well-acquainted with the sign on the bathroom cautioning against flushing anything other than toilet paper down the bowl. Captain Steve, an American Airlines pilot who…

Two organisations in East Kilbride have been awarded a total of £4.5k from the Co-op’s Local Community Fund, bringing joy and financial boost to the 6th East Kilbride Scouts and the town’s Loaves and Fishes foodbank. The Co-op’s Local Community Fund aims to make a difference in local communities and has successfully supported various causes…

Former Newsnight host Kirsty Wark has accused MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace of making inappropriate sexual comments during the filming of Celebrity MasterChef. Wark is one of 13 individuals who have come forward with allegations against Wallace, prompting him to step away from his long-running role after complaints of misconduct. The allegations of Wallace making inappropriate…