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Glen Sannox Officially Handed Over to CalMac Seven Years After Launch by Nicola Sturgeon After a tumultuous journey of delays and cost overruns, the Glen Sannox ferry has finally been transferred to Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) seven years following its inauguration by Nicola Sturgeon. The construction of Glen Sannox and its companion vessel, Glen Rosa, has…

Diamonds in the Community charity volunteers recently participated in their fourth sponsored sleepout event in Airdrie. The dedicated volunteers braved freezing temperatures as they slept on Graham Street in Airdrie town centre to raise awareness of homelessness. People of all ages came together to spend 12 hours outdoors in the chilly winter weather, with support…

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has faced a setback following opposition from a Scottish Government Minister regarding his plans for double jobbing. Ivan McKee expressed concerns about the feasibility of holding down both an MP and MSP role simultaneously, calling it unsustainable. Flynn’s announcement of seeking selection as an SNP candidate for Holyrood in 2026…

**Safety Tips for Winter Hiking in Scotland’s Munros** Scotland’s mountain rescue teams, staffed by volunteers, are essential for ensuring the safety of hikers in the region. With the winter season approaching, it is crucial for outdoor enthusiasts to be well-prepared for challenging weather conditions when venturing into Scotland’s hills and mountains. Killin Mountain Rescue Team…

Snow is set to hit Lanarkshire this weekend as the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and rain on Saturday and Sunday. Forecasters are predicting heavy snowfall on Saturday followed by a rapid thaw and subsequent rain, which could lead to possible disruption. The warning covers most of Scotland, including North and…

Inspectors from the Loo of the Year Awards recently visited pubs in Rutherglen and Cambuslang to assess the quality of their washrooms. The John Fairweather in Cambuslang received a platinum grading, while the An Ruadh Ghlean in Rutherglen surpassed that with a platinum plus grading. The Loo of the Year Awards evaluates washrooms in various…

Police Investigation Underway After Tragic Baby Found Dead in Field A heartbreaking discovery was made yesterday when a baby was found dead in a snow-covered field by a dog walker. Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation into the death of the child, referred to as ‘Baby A’, and are urgently seeking to identify the…

Two lionesses, Luna and Plusza, have arrived at Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder, Scotland, after being rescued from a conflict zone in Ukraine in 2022. The four-year-old lionesses were saved from an area heavily affected by shelling and were initially kept by a private owner before being moved through Kyiv to a zoo in…

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is proposing the construction of a new convenience store at a vacant brownfield site in Auchterarder, Perthshire. The planned store would cover 448 square metres and include parking, servicing, and associated works at the Feus location, previously occupied by a haulage depot. The proposed development is expected to create between 15-20 full-…