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Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance launches appeal for winter support
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) has launched an appeal for winter support, urging residents in Lanarkshire to ensure help reaches those in need during the harsh winter months. As Scotland braces itself for high winds, floods, freezing temperatures, and heavy snowfall, SCAA, the country’s sole charity-funded air ambulance service, is seeking assistance to maintain its…
Dumfries and Galloway homeless deaths reach lowest number on record
Dumfries and Galloway Tromshomeless deaths fall to record low The number of people dying while homeless in Dumfries and Galloway has reached the lowest figure on record. According to new data from the National Records of Scotland, only one person without a home died in Dumfries and Galloway last year, a significant drop from seven…
Succession star Brian Cox backs call for Scotland to become world’s first ‘rewilding nation’
Succession star Brian Cox has thrown his support behind the push for Scotland to become the world’s first “rewilding nation”. The renowned actor, known for his role in the hit TV show Succession, is backing a call by the Scottish Rewilding Alliance for the restoration of nature across 30% of Scotland’s lands and seas. In…
Toy makers at Cargenbridge Primary School shine as part of the World Quality Day Project
Toy makers at Cargenbridge Primary School have showcased their creativity and skills as part of the World Quality Day Project. The children were given the task of designing a toy that moves, in collaboration with Mylar Speciality Films. To gain insight into the company’s working environment, students who had not visited the site were taken…
Glasgow Council hires KC to investigate early retirement deals for former senior officials
Glasgow City Council has hired a lawyer to investigate the early retirement packages awarded to former senior officials, with scrutiny intensifying amid criticism over plans to cut 450 teaching positions. The decision to probe the exit deals follows concerns raised by SNP council leader Susan Aitken, city treasurer Ricky Bell, and Glasgow Labour chief George…
Skye shooting-accused ‘not impaired’ by mental disorders, psychologist tells court
A psychologist testified in court that Finlay MacDonald, the man accused of murdering his brother-in-law, was not significantly impaired by mental disorders in his ability to control his actions. At the High Court in Edinburgh, the psychologist stated that while MacDonald had undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder, personality disorder, and was experiencing low mood and anxiety…
Four dead in Egypt boat tragedy as three people rescued after ship capsized
Four individuals have tragically lost their lives in a devastating boat incident in Egypt, with three people being successfully rescued after the ship capsized in the Red Sea. The vessel, known as the Sea Story, was carrying a total of 44 passengers, including 31 foreign nationals from various countries such as the UK, the US,…
Parents receive ‘alarming’ text after incident involving pupil near Scots high school
Parents of students at Penicuik High School in Midlothian were left feeling concerned after an ‘alarming’ text message was sent following an incident near the school premises. The text, received on Tuesday morning, urged pupils to return to school if they felt unsafe or threatened. According to a spokesperson from Midlothian Council, the incident involved…
Doomsday prepper spends three years readying home for all possible disasters
Doomsday Prepper Spends Three Years Preparing Home for All Disasters A dedicated doomsday prepper has invested three years in getting his home ready for all possible disasters, ensuring his family-of-six can survive any eventuality. Sam, who goes by the handle @SamBeReady on TikTok, has meticulously stocked up his property to weather any storm, be it…
Scots singer who survived cancer pens emotional song to highlight NHS waiting times
Scottish Opera Star Monica McGhee, who bravely fought and survived thyroid cancer, has joined forces with fellow survivors tenor Toby Spence and pianist Lee Michael Walton to create a poignant song shedding light on NHS waiting times. The trio worked together on a new operatic piece titled ‘About Time’, drawing inspiration from their personal battles…