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West Lothian roads to be closed for tree felling work
West Lothian roads are set to undergo tree felling work, causing potential closures and traffic control measures in the coming weeks. The felling, focused on addressing the issue of Ash Dieback, will primarily take place on minor roads around Linlithgow over a two-month period. West Lothian’s countryside officers have scheduled tree felling at various sites,…
Keir Starmer laughs off election petition after Kemi Badenoch calls for him to resign
Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, responded with laughter to a petition calling for his resignation, initiated by Kemi Badenoch, a Conservative leader. The petition, approaching three million signatures, was mentioned at the start of Prime Minister’s Questions. Starmer began by acknowledging the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, highlighting the effectiveness of diplomacy. He…
Rapist cleaner preyed on young sleeping children in decades of abuse
**Rapist Cleaner Jailed After Decades of Child Abuse** In a horrifying case of child sexual abuse, a cleaner named Alan Todd has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his offences spanning from 2001 to 2019. The 54-year-old was found guilty of five charges after a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh. Todd’s…
West Lothian roadworkers hit with ‘aggressive’ abuse from frustrated locals
Road workers in West Lothian have reportedly faced aggressive abuse from frustrated locals as they carried out vital work in Linlithgow High Street. The road and footway resurfacing project led to a complete closure of the street for ten days, causing disruptions for local businesses, shopkeepers, and residents. Local Lib Dem Councillor Sally Pattle, who…
Holyrood recognition for award-winning Carrigan’s restaurants
Holyrood recognition for award-winning Carrigan’s restaurants An award-winning Lanarkshire business, Carrigan’s restaurants, has been honoured at the Scottish Parliament following their recent industry success. The family firm was named independent multiple operator of the year at the Scottish Licensed Trade News awards, with MSPs raising a toast to their achievement. The recognition at Holyrood comes…
Two men denied entry at Scots prison as cops crack down on drug-smuggling
Police Crack Down on Drug-Smuggling at Scots Prison Two men were recently denied entry to HMP Perth after sniffer dogs detected drugs in a joint operation conducted by Police Scotland and the Scottish Prison Service. As part of the crackdown on illegal activity, a 30-year-old man was cautioned and charged for threatening and abusive behaviour,…
NHS in Scotland recovering more slowly from covid pandemic than in England, report warns
The NHS in Scotland is recovering more slowly from the Covid-19 pandemic than in England, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The report highlighted that key areas of the health service in Scotland are still performing worse than before the lockdown, with continued declines in most areas over the past…
Alloa house explosion ruled ‘not suspicious’ month after blast killed Scots man
Alloa House Explosion Deemed Not Suspicious a Month After Tragic Incident Claims Life of Scots Man A house explosion that resulted in the death of a Scottish man in Alloa has been determined as ‘not suspicious’ after a month-long investigation. The fatal blast occurred at flats in Kellie Place in the town of Clackmannanshire on…
Dunblane set for Christmas spectacular as Santa helps light up town
Dunblane is gearing up for a spectacular Christmas celebration this year as Santa himself will help light up the town. The town’s High Street is set to be transformed into a winter wonderland, with the lighting of the Christmas tree and special festive opening hours among the highlights of the event. Scheduled for Friday, November…
Keir Starmer mocks Stephen Flynn over Holyrood double jobbing backlash
Keir Starmer has taken a dig at SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn for his recent decision to pursue a Holyrood seat alongside his current position, sparking criticism over double jobbing. During Prime Minister’s Questions, Starmer sarcastically remarked that Flynn’s Scottish colleagues would be “very glad to see him in his seat in this House,” following…