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A British teenage boy has been given a one-year jail sentence in Dubai for engaging in a consensual sexual relationship with a teenage girl. Marcus Fakana, 18, was convicted for having sexual relations with a British-Indian girl who was 17 at the time, one year below Dubai’s legal age of consent. The sentencing took place…

Hamilton Politicians Engage with Residents in Street Surgery Local politicians in Hamilton recently held a street surgery in Burnbank to connect with residents and hear their views on local issues. Hamilton North & East councillor Davie McLachlan and Central Scotland MSP Monica Lennon took to the streets to engage with householders and businesses, aiming to…

Dumfries motorists are being advised to steer clear of a crucial junction in the area as 10 weeks of roadworks are about to commence. Signs have been put up at the Tinwald Downs Roundabout in Heathhall warning drivers that construction is scheduled to start early next month, potentially causing delays. The Scottish Road Works Register…

Scottish Labour Peer Issues Apology After Controversial Remark in House of Lords A Scottish Labour peer, George Foulkes, has apologised after making a contentious statement in the House of Lords, saying “to hell with the bishop.” The incident occurred during a debate on Tuesday afternoon when there was a dispute over who should speak first.…

Parents in West Lothian have expressed their frustration following a ‘last minute’ decision to close Bathgate Academy due to a heating breakdown. The closure was announced by West Lothian Council on Wednesday, leaving some students who had already arrived at the school and others on their way stranded. According to parents, the council had been…

Decision day is looming for Stirling’s iconic Christie Clock, with repair bills ranging from £34,000 to £874,000. The clock, which dates back to 1905-06, faced controversy after being demolished in a botched job, sparking outrage across the city. Councillors will convene to consider four options for the clock’s restoration during a full meeting of Stirling…

The Met Office has provided its assessment on the possibility of a White Christmas in the UK, following projections of wintry weather for the upcoming festive season. Early indications from weather models hinted at icy conditions and snowfall leading up to December 25, sparking hopes for a snowy holiday. However, forecasters have urged caution as…