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‘Devastating’ Energy Price Cap Hike Prompts Urgent Calls for Support with Bills and Return of Winter Fuel Payment Campaigners are calling for urgent action from the Labour government as Scots brace for another “devastating” energy price cap hike on New Year’s Day. The impending increase will see an additional £21 added to average annual utilities…

Scenic Callander Footbridge Secures Top Engineering Award The Bracklinn Falls footbridge in Callander has received a prestigious engineering award. Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority announced that the bridge won the Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge category at the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) Awards 2024. This global recognition highlights the outstanding…

A newly elected Scottish Liberal Democrat councillor in Edinburgh has resigned from her position after it was discovered that her house was put up for sale just one day after she won the election by running as a “local” champion. Louise Spence, who won in the Colinton/Fairmilehead ward on November 14, decided to step down…

Ringworm Warning Issued After Increase in Infections Among Young Men from Barbers A warning on hygiene has been raised following a significant surge in ringworm cases among men visiting barbers. The uptick is attributed to the popularity of skin fade haircuts and the proliferation of “cheap, dirty unqualified barbershops” popping up across UK streets. Mike…

West Lothian Council Urged to Support National Petition for RAAC Compensation Residents from Chestnut Grove in Craigshill, Livingston attended a council meeting regarding RAAC in their properties, seeking support for a national petition for RAAC compensation. The national RAAC campaigners have called upon West Lothian Council to endorse their petition to the Scottish Government. At…

Councillor Pushes for National Sports Competitions to Return to Perth A councillor in Perth and Kinross is advocating for the revival of national sports competitions in Perth, following the closure of the city’s Bell’s Sports Centre earlier this year. Councillor Frank Smith has urged for financial investment to bring back these tournaments that have now…

Gatwick Airport in South London was evacuated this morning, following a reported “security incident” that prompted hundreds of passengers to leave the terminal. The evacuation caused a lockdown at the airport, as emergency services and police responded to the situation. The Gatwick Express confirmed on social media that services to the airport were suspended until…

West Lothian communities may face being ‘relocated’ to North Lanarkshire as part of a proposed boundary plan, as reported by the Daily Record. A local public inquiry is scheduled to take place in Whitburn early next month, allowing residents in the affected areas to voice their opinions on the potential change. The communities of Whitburn…

A cancer dietician has outlined simple changes people can make to reduce their risk of becoming sick. Nichole Andrews, a registered dietician and nutritionist specializing in oncology, shared expert insights on incorporating lifestyle changes to lower the chances of developing cancer and offered advice on what to avoid for overall health and well-being. “I know…

Airdrie Working Men’s Club is set to welcome snooker legend John Higgins for a special showcase event on December 6. The four-time World Snooker Champion, hailing from Lanarkshire, will be showcasing his skills against eight Monklands residents at the Broomknoll Street venue. The event aims to raise funds for the club’s progression and also collect…