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Pensions Boost to Ayrshire Coalminers to End ‘Historic Injustice’ Former coalminers in Ayrshire are set to receive a boost to their pensions in a move that will bring an end to what has been described as a ‘historic injustice’. South Scotland Labour List MSP, Colin Smyth, has welcomed the UK Labour Budget which aims to…

BBC Morning Live Doctor Issues Warning Over ‘Dangerous’ Cure for Blocked Nose Dr. Xand Van Tulleken, a well-known doctor, has raised concerns regarding a risky remedy that many people use for a congested and blocked nose. In a recent episode of BBC Morning Live, Dr. Xand advised viewers to exercise caution and opt for safer…

Expressions of interest are being sought as the Rotary Club launches a new tech hub for Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire. The hub, named the ‘Whetstone Tech Workshop Entrepreneurial Hub,’ aims to attract aspiring entrepreneurs in the tech industry. Successful applicants will receive guidance, support, and the opportunity to develop their business ventures. Ieuan Isaac from…

A Troon nursing home has received a positive report following a spot check, indicating a clean bill of health on its care provision for older people. Westbank Care Home, located on Titchfield Road, was recently graded as ‘good’ across five quality indicators by the Care Inspectorate, who conducted the visit in October with the results…

A Kinross man played a vital role as the chief mechanic for comedian Paddy McGuinness during his recent charity endurance cycle for Children in Need. Mark Sinclair from Kinross-shire joined Paddy’s team at the beginning of the 300-mile bike marathon from Wrexham to Glasgow on November 11. The Radio 2 DJ completed the challenging route…

Scotland is bracing itself for another bout of wintry weather with a new snow and ice warning issued by the Met Office. The warning is set to take effect from midday on Thursday, November 21 until Friday, November 23 at noon. Following a series of weather alerts across Scotland and the wider UK, this latest…

Plans to retain listed buildings at Bangour Village housing development have received final approval from councillors in West Lothian. The former hospital buildings and church will be incorporated into the new housing project, which is set to offer close to 1,000 homes near Dechmont. The decision, made by the Development Management Committee, allows for the…

British holidaymakers are currently in the hospital in Laos after a suspected mass poisoning incident that has claimed the lives of four individuals in the Southeast Asian country. Among the victims are an Australian teenager, an American man, and two Danish travellers who are believed to have consumed an alcoholic drink laced with a toxic…

An NHS doctor has raised concerns about popular health drinks that many people consume. Dr Karan Rajan, a surgeon, author, and social media influencer known as Dr Raj on Instagram and TikTok, regularly provides medical advice to his millions of followers. He often debunks health claims circulating on social media platforms. In a recent post,…