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Man charged after £200,000 cocaine bust on busy Scots road
A man has been charged following a significant cocaine bust on a busy road in Scotland, where police recovered drugs worth an estimated £200,000. The 33-year-old suspect was apprehended after officers conducted a raid on a car on the A9, the longest road in Scotland that connects the Falkirk council area with the Highlands. The…
Perth service will highlight gender-based violence
Perth to Highlight Gender-Based Violence in Service A Perth church service will shine a light on gender-based violence this Monday, November 25. Set to take place at St Matthew’s Church on Tay Street at 1.30pm, the ecumenical service is a collaborative effort between local churches and Christian Aid, an international development organization. This service marks…
Scottish Crannog Centre bailed out with £50k by Perth and Kinross Council
Perth and Kinross Council Steps in to Support Scottish Crannog Centre with £50k Bailout The Scottish Crannog Centre, situated on the shores of Loch Tay, has received a financial lifeline from Perth and Kinross Council in the form of up to £50,000. The council’s Finance and Resources Committee swiftly approved the emergency funding request to…
New North Lanarkshire Council report reveals progress being made at local schools
A new report from North Lanarkshire Council highlights the improvements being made in local schools. The standards and quality report for 2023-2024 revealed that eleven inspection reports were published, with 82% of schools receiving positive evaluations. The majority of parents expressed satisfaction with their children’s schools. Additionally, the report mentioned that 94 out of 109…
Ambitious plans for permanent wedding venue at King Charles III-owned Dumfries House are unveiled
Ambitious plans have been revealed for the construction of a new wedding venue at the King Charles III-owned Dumfries House in Ayrshire. The proposal includes an extension to the east wing of the historic building and the addition of a biomass building to provide energy to the new venue. The application for listed building consent…
Mum rages at school for booting daughters out for wearing wellies then leaving them on empty farm
Mum Causes Uproar at School Over Daughters’ Wellies Suspension A mother, Alice Hatt, is furious after her daughters were suspended from Sir James Smith’s School in Camelford for wearing wellies to support farmers. Kimberly, 12, and Pippa, 13, were sent home from school and taken to an empty farm owned by their family but not…
Dumfries and Galloway events in jeopardy over police support cuts
Several events in Dumfries and Galloway are facing uncertainty due to potential cuts in police support, as reported by the Daily Record. Organisers of various community-run events such as galas, riding of the marches, shows, charity events and fundraisers have received notice that the police resources they have relied on for years may be at…
Man found dead on Edinburgh footpath as cops probe ‘mystery’ death
A tragic incident unfolded in Edinburgh as a man was found dead on a footpath near St Bernard’s Well at the Water of Leith. The discovery was made around 10.15am on Thursday, November 21, prompting a response from emergency services. Police Scotland confirmed the victim as a 64-year-old man, with the circumstances of his death…
Scotland faces weekend ‘blizzard’ as Storm Bert brings urgent Met Office travel warning
Scotland is bracing for a weekend of extreme weather as Storm Bert approaches, prompting an urgent travel warning from the Met Office. The latest storm, named by forecasters, is on its way from the Atlantic and is expected to bring a mix of snow, wind, rain, and ice. This combination, along with an area of…
Strathcarron joins forces with other hospices to issue warning over funding crisis
Strathcarron Hospice, located in Denny, has teamed up with other hospices to raise awareness about a funding crisis stemming from escalating running costs. The hospice emphasised the need to secure approximately £120,000 every week to sustain its crucial services for patients and their families. The mounting expenses, spanning from payroll to heating bills, have placed…