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Rutherglen councillors poised to revolutionise commercial waste collections in South Lanarkshire Rutherglen councillors have initiated a motion that may bring about significant changes in commercial waste collections in South Lanarkshire. The motion was proposed by the two SNP councillors representing the Rutherglen Central and North ward, Janine Calikes and Andrea Cowan, during a council meeting…

John Swinney is under pressure to tackle plastic pollution as global leaders work towards a groundbreaking treaty. Green campaigners are calling on the First Minister to increase efforts in addressing plastic waste, especially as Scotland’s recycling rates have remained stagnant for the past decade. Since the 2022 ban on single-use plastics like straws and cutlery,…

Edinburgh and Glasgow Lead as Most Eco-Friendly Cities in the UK Scotland is paving the way in sustainability as Edinburgh and Glasgow emerge as the UK’s top two eco-friendly cities in a recent study. Factors such as commute length, energy consumption, pollution levels, and the presence of vegan restaurants were all taken into account in…

The Scottish National Party (SNP) Government is currently facing a challenge in the UK Supreme Court over the legal definition of a woman. For Women Scotland (FWS), a Scottish activist group, is disputing the definition of females set forth in the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act passed by MSPs in 2018. The legislation defined…

Welfare and NHS reform are considered critical factors in securing a second term for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and boosting economic growth, according to political editor Paul Hutcheon of the Daily Record. The success of Starmer’s tenure will hinge on revitalising the UK’s sluggish economy and creating an environment conducive to growth, which includes encouraging…

A Lanarkshire MSP has criticised the Scottish Government for its lack of preparedness for the winter season following the release of the latest NHS Accident and Emergency figures. According to the most recent weekly data, 15% of all accident and emergency patients had to wait over eight hours to be seen, with 257 individuals waiting…

A 24-year-old man found himself in a perplexing situation after a simple question about his pregnant colleague’s baby sparked a furious reaction. Office dynamics can sometimes be tricky, with individuals striving for a harmonious and drama-free work environment. The man sought advice on Reddit after a seemingly innocent query led to an unexpected outburst from…

The SNP Government in Scotland is facing a legal challenge in court over the legal definition of a woman. For Women Scotland (FWS), a Scottish group of activists, has taken their appeal to the UK Supreme Court, questioning what legally constitutes a woman. The challenge stems from the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act passed…

A British expat living in the Costa Del Sol has issued a warning after falling victim to a disgusting scam involving fake bird poo. The incident took place in Fuengirola, a city on the Costa del Sol in Spain. Sue Oswick and her husband were targeted by a fraudster who threw fake bird droppings at…

Homeless deaths in West Dunbartonshire have risen by over 40 per cent in the span of just one year, according to recent data from the National Records of Scotland (NRS). The figures reveal a stark increase in estimated homeless deaths in the area, with seven deaths recorded compared to five the previous year. This rise…