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The number of children missing school in Scotland has reached a near-record level, with almost one in three students being persistently absent, according to figures released by the Scottish Government on Tuesday. The data shows a small reduction in the number of pupils in secondary schools who have been absent for 10 per cent of…

Lanarkshire politicians have clashed over the Scottish Government’s latest Budget plans. Motherwell and Wishaw SNP MSP Clare Adamson has called on opposition parties to back Finance Secretary Shona Robison’s Budget, which includes the pledge to scrap the two-child benefit cap and record funding for the NHS in Scotland. Ms Adamson emphasized that the record levels…

A routine trip to the supermarket turned into a nightmare for one family after a cosy family film night. Samantha Rylance and her partner Callum took their two children to ASDA for treats on Saturday evening. However, what was meant to be a fun outing turned tragic when their six-year-old son, Kaelen, collided with a…

Teenage Mum Defies Trolls to Embrace Motherhood Maddie Lambert-Crowe, a young mother from the US, has shared her inspiring story of resilience and strength after giving birth at the age of 14. Despite facing a wave of online abuse and negativity, Maddie has proved herself to be a devoted and loving mum to her daughter,…

Glowing Tributes for Former Renfrewshire Provost John McDowall Tributes are pouring in for former Renfrewshire provost John McDowall, who sadly passed away at the age of 85. McDowall, who served as the Paisley area’s civic leader from 1999 to 2003, was described as a “lovely gentleman” by those who knew him. A former Labour councillor…

Scottish Drug-Related Deaths Decline but Remain High, Report Reveals According to a recent report, drug-related deaths in Scotland have decreased in 2024, yet they persist at a concerning level. The Scottish Government has published new figures showing that 833 suspected drug deaths were recorded from January to September 2024, marking a 7% reduction from the…

Countryfile presenter Matt Baker recently opened up about his diagnosis of dyslexia, shedding light on a condition that affects millions of people in the UK. In an interview with Woman’s Weekly, Baker shared how his neurodivergence has had an impact on his career, particularly when it comes to reading scripts and auto-cues on television. Despite…

Police have identified the pensioner who is feared to have been washed into the Solway Firth after becoming trapped in quicksand as Shona Campbell. The search for Campbell is currently ongoing in the Cummertrees and Powfoot area of Dumfries and Galloway where she was last reported to have been swept into the Firth. Campbell, aged…

Residents in Stirling’s Harvey Wynd are still unable to return home after their properties were evacuated due to a wall collapse that crushed multiple cars. The incident occurred last week, prompting the evacuation of three properties near Stirling Castle. Despite five days passing since the collapse, residents remain barred from accessing their homes over safety…

A remarkable journey of weight loss and transformation led a mother to shed over half her body weight and be named ‘Slimmer of the Year’. Ali Ridgley, aged 52, achieved a stunning 13st (82kg) weight loss, earning her the prestigious title of Slimming World’s Woman of the Year for 2024. The military mess manager from…