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Hamilton teenager Daniel named Judo Scotland’s young volunteer of the year
Hamilton teenager, Daniel, has been recognised as Judo Scotland’s young volunteer of the year. At just 13 years old, Daniel has been named for his exceptional dedication in assisting judo players with disabilities and additional support needs at Hamilton judo club. He has been a valuable member of the club for six years and actively…
‘Idiot’ tractor driver arrested after video ‘showed him ploughing through flooded streets’
An individual operating a tractor has been arrested after a video surfaced showing the tractor ploughing through flooded streets, causing damage and worsening flooding in certain areas. The 57-year-old tractor driver has been criticised on social media and branded as an “industrial-strength idiot” for his actions. The video, which went viral, captured a wave created…
Man rushed to hospital with ‘significant injuries’ after attack in Ayr
Man rushed to hospital with ‘significant injuries’ after attack in Ayr A man was rushed to the hospital with “significant injuries” following a targeted attack in Ayr in the early hours of Sunday morning (November 24). The police are treating the incident, which occurred at an address on Princes Court in the town at around…
Estimated number of homeless deaths more than doubles in North Lanarkshire
The number of homeless deaths in North Lanarkshire has more than doubled, according to new figures. In 2023, an estimated 23 people died while sleeping rough or living in temporary accommodation in the region. This is a significant increase from the previous year, where there were nine actual deaths and 10 estimated deaths. National Records…
Glasgow Willy Wonka experience organiser accused of rape
The organiser of the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience event, William ‘Billy’ Coull, has been accused of rape and appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court. The 36-year-old also faces a separate allegation of sexual assault. Coull, from Knightswood in Glasgow, did not enter a plea to both charges during a private hearing. He had organised the Willy…
Woman vanishes on ‘bucket list’ trip as father tragically dies during frantic search
A woman vanished during her “bucket list” trip after arriving at an international airport, sparking a frantic search that ended in tragedy with her father taking his own life. Hannah Kobayashi, 31, disappeared after landing at LAX Airport in Los Angeles on her way from her Hawaii home to New York for a dream trip.…
Perth and Kinross records no homeless deaths in 2023 as new report published
Perth and Kinross has achieved a significant milestone by reporting zero homeless deaths in 2023, as documented in a recently released report by the National Records of Scotland. The data reveals a stark improvement from the previous year, which witnessed two recorded deaths in the region. In contrast, in 2021, there were also no reported…
Five people died while homeless in Stirling last year as latest figures published
Five individuals tragically lost their lives while homeless in Stirling last year, as per the most recent data released by the National Records of Scotland. The figures revealed a slight decrease in estimated homeless deaths, with five individuals passing away in 2023, down from eight the previous year. Beth Watson, a senior assistant statistician at…
Original star of hit Broadway musical visits Dumfries theatre school
Original star of hit Broadway musical inspires students at Dumfries theatre school Christina Modestou, renowned for originating the role of Anne Boleyn in SIX The Musical, made a special appearance at Razzamataz Dumfries. The talented actress, who has also performed in national tours of popular productions like Shrek, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, and We…
Major warning issued after common household item sparks fire that destroys bedroom
**Major warning issued after common household item sparks fire that destroys bedroom** A warning has been issued by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) about the dangers of electrical items after a fire that destroyed a bedroom. Photos of the aftermath of the blaze were shared on social media in an effort to…