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‘Both my parents died from sepsis months apart, then I developed condition too’
A woman from Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, Lyndsey Feeney, has faced the devastating loss of both her parents to sepsis within a short span of eight weeks. In a tragic turn of events, four months after her parents’ passing, Lyndsey herself was diagnosed with urosepsis caused by a urinary tract infection. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition…
Decorated West Lothian Paralympian Jim ‘The Swim’ inducted into Scottish Sports Hall of Fame
Decorated West Lothian Paralympian Jim ‘The Swim’ Inducted into Scottish Sports Hall of Fame West Lothian swim star Jim Anderson OBE, known as ‘Jim the Swim,’ has been honoured with an induction into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame. Jim Anderson is a celebrated Scottish former Paralympic swimmer with a remarkable career spanning two decades.…
Temporary average speed cameras will begin enforcing on M74 roadworks
Temporary average speed cameras are set to be installed on the M74 roadworks this week, where a 30mph speed limit is in place between junction 9 and 11. The enforcement of these cameras comes as essential bridge refurbishment work is carried out by Amey, with Police Scotland Safety Cameras overseeing the speed restrictions on both…
Inside Meghan Markle’s ‘peaceful’ 2019 Christmas with Archie in Canada before royal departure
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry enjoyed a serene and peaceful Christmas in Canada in 2019 with their adorable son Archie. The Duchess of Sussex, who has typically spent the festive seasons in America, opted for a Canadian getaway last year. The royal family spent Thanksgiving and Christmas at a private hideaway on Vancouver Island. During…
EuroMillions UK ticket-holder wins £177m in third biggest National Lottery win of all time
EuroMillions UK ticket-holder secures £177m, the third biggest win in National Lottery history. A UK ticket-holder has clinched a monumental £177 million prize in the EuroMillions draw, becoming the third-largest National Lottery winner ever in the country. Players are urged to verify their tickets following this significant win. The winning numbers were 07, 11, 25,…
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah officially begins for 60 days
A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants has officially commenced, with both sides withdrawing from southern Lebanon. The agreement was announced on Tuesday, November 27, following nearly 14 months of conflict. Brokered by the US and France, the ceasefire is intended to bring a permanent end to the hostilities, as stated by US…
Leading children’s charity issues plea for Lanarkshire locals to consider adoption
Children’s charity, Barnardo’s Scotland, has issued a plea to residents in Lanarkshire to consider adoption. The charity highlighted concerning statistics from the Scottish Adoption Register (SAR), revealing a significant decrease in the number of registered adopters in the past year. The figures showed a drop from 209 adopters in March 2023 to 169 adopters in…
Masked thug armed with knife threatened man after being told to pick up wine bottle
A masked thug armed with a knife threatened a man after being told to pick up a discarded wine bottle. Martin McKenzie, 23, from Coatbridge, and his drinking pals had been asked to move away from a block of flats where they had gathered. McKenzie appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court this week for the incident.…
Keir Starmer must cut NHS waiting times and reform welfare to improve sluggish economy
Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, is facing the challenge of rejuvenating the UK’s sluggish economy. To drive growth and encourage businesses to hire more workers, he must create favourable conditions. Post-Brexit, it is crucial to ensure that workers are equipped to seize opportunities in the global market. However, the UK’s current system is failing,…
Double tragedy as student takes own life after brother stabbed to death by uncle
A tragic double loss has struck a family from Orkney as a university student took her own life, two years after her brother was stabbed to death by their uncle. Claire Fraser, a student at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, passed away on November 20. Police responded to a call at the university campus, where…