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A fatal accident enquiry is set to investigate the Stonehaven rail crash tragedy next month, where three lives were lost. The fatal derailment occurred on August 12, 2020, on the Scotrail service from Aberdeen to Glasgow, resulting in the deaths of train driver Brett McCullough, 45, conductor Donald Dinnie, 58, and passenger Christopher Stuchbury, 62.…

A Scottish man has appeared in court in Belfast on trial for a terrorist offence after allegedly posting a list of drug dealers along with an execution threat on a Republican group’s Facebook page. Andrew Stephen Rae, 43, from Glasgow, faced charges of possessing documents or records useful to terrorism for sharing a document containing…

Lanarkshire has been identified as the area with the second-highest number of drug-related deaths in Scotland, according to newly released statistics. The Scottish Government published figures showing that there were 833 suspected drug deaths recorded between January and September 2024, representing a seven per cent decrease from the previous total. This comes after a total…

Mum Found Dead After Taking ‘Weight Loss Drops’ to Shed Post-Cancer Weight A tragic incident has left a family grieving after a mother-of-two, Sarah Thompson, passed away suddenly while attempting to lose weight using ‘weight loss drops’ she had been taking. The 34-year-old, who had recently battled cancer, was found dead in her bed in…

Rutherglen MSP Expresses Concerns Over Impact of Increased National Insurance Contributions Costs for Employers Rutherglen’s MSP has voiced concerns over the planned tax hike on Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (eNICs) announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Budget. The rate of employer contributions is set to rise from 13.8 per cent to 15 per cent,…

Torness Nuclear Power Plant in Need of Long-Term Green Transition Plan to Safeguard 700 Jobs Torness nuclear power station, situated near Dunbar in East Lothian, is facing the need for a long-term “green transition plan” to safeguard its 700 employees, according to recent reports. The plant, Scotland’s last remaining nuclear power station, had its operational…

An epidemic of school truancy is plaguing Scotland, with over 220,000 schoolchildren regularly missing classes. This alarming trend, exacerbated by the disruptions caused by the Covid lockdown, poses significant risks to the education and future prospects of these young individuals. Studies show that missing just 10 days of school per year can result in lower…

A 42-year-old woman working in finance sought advice from Dear Coleen regarding her relationship with a younger man that has ignited controversy among her friends and family. Despite being career-oriented and having little time for romance in the past, she found herself enthralled by the passionate connection with her new partner. They embarked on a…

A mother has expressed her disappointment and frustration after a visit to a luxury hotel’s winter wonderland event left her feeling like she had been ripped off. Danica Archibald, along with her family, visited Crieff Hydro near Perth for what was advertised as an interactive festive train experience. However, upon arrival, they found that the…