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Campaigning parents in North Lanarkshire are determined to keep fighting against the school mileage limit changes despite the council’s recent decision to backtrack on the issue. The North Lanarkshire Council confirmed this week that primary school children who receive school transport will still qualify at the current mileage limits, following initial plans to adjust the…

Stirling’s The Crossed Peels pub has recently earned a prestigious award for the exceptional quality and cleanliness of its toilets. Situated in Spittal Street in the city centre, the pub has been granted a platinum grading by inspectors as part of the Loo of the Year Awards 2024. The primary aim of these awards is…

Dalbeattie Rotary Club is gearing up to host a festive treat for children with their Santa’s Grotto experience at Glaisters Farm. Scheduled for the weekends of November 30/December 1 and December 7 and 8, the event promises a magical encounter with Santa himself. The farm, also home to the Scottish Christmas Tree Centre, has been…

A mother is struggling with her husband’s insistence on naming their daughter after his late mother, a name she strongly dislikes. The couple, expecting their second child, found naming their firstborn easy by each choosing a name. However, this time around, they can’t agree. The husband, still grieving his mother’s death, wants their daughter to…

British Teen Faces 20 Years in Dubai Jail Following Holiday Romance Legal Drama A British teenager, Marcus Fakana, is currently in a legal nightmare in Dubai, facing the possibility of a 20-year prison sentence after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl while on holiday in the city. Marcus, who is…

**Tenerife ‘Chaos’ at Airport Sparks Urgent Warning for UK Tourists** Holidaymakers travelling to Tenerife have expressed frustration over long queues and chaotic scenes at the island’s airport, prompting urgent warnings for UK tourists. Social media has been flooded with complaints from British visitors facing extensive delays at the Canary island’s main airport. Reports from the…

**Bomb Squad Called to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station After Suspicious Item Found** Police Scotland officers rushed to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station following the discovery of a potentially suspicious item. The incident, which occurred around 1.10pm, led to the closure of the popular Scottish transport hub. Authorities closed off Killermont Street to both traffic and pedestrians…

Booking is now open for Santa’s Grotto in Stirling, with Thistles shopping centre set to host the festive event which supports Strathcarron Hospice. Families are invited to join Santa Claus in his magical grotto, where children can write letters to Santa, sit in his sleigh, and receive a special gift. The Grotto will be open…

West Lothian Council has thrown its support behind calls for stricter regulations on fireworks and their sale. The council, in a bid to tackle the misuse of fireworks, has also urged for increased collaboration with the police and fire services. A recent Conservative motion criticised the inadequacy of new legislation from the Scottish Parliament following…

In South Lanarkshire, thousands of properties have received welcome relief from rates bills, amounting to over £30 million this year. Businesses in the area have benefitted from non-domestic rates relief, which includes initiatives like the Small Business Bonus Scheme. The Scottish Government’s policies have resulted in 6,090 properties in South Lanarkshire enjoying reduced bills this…