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A historic footbridge at Loch Lomond, dating back to the 18th century, has recently won a prestigious global award. The Bracklinn Falls Footbridge, near Callander, was honoured in the Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge category at the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) Awards 2024. This recognition highlights the exceptional design and engineering of…

BBC TV Licence fee payers in the UK might be eligible for a £169 refund, but do you know if you qualify for one? Earlier this year, the cost of a TV licence increased significantly to £169.50, adding to the annual expenses of households across the country. It is crucial for individuals to verify whether…

A mother has bravely shared her harrowing journey of misinterpreting what she initially thought were menopause symptoms, only to later discover she had incurable cancer, leaving her with a limited time to live. Katy Stephenson, an estate agent from Bury St Edmunds, began experiencing severe stomach bloating and unbearable pain while eating. Initially attributed to…

Ayrshire MP Alan Gemmell supports former Digital Equipment Corporation employees in pension battle. Gemmell is backing around 1500 ex-employees fighting for pension justice following a dispute with Hewlett Packard Enterprise over discretionary pension contributions. These employees worked at the plant in Ayr between 1977 and 2002 before it was wound down. The former employees argue…

A young woman, Georgia Peck, aged 23, has made waves by revealing that she has not washed her hair in over a year, claiming that her hair now looks and feels better than ever. Georgia decided to shun all conventional haircare products due to concerns about the impact of non-natural ingredients on her hair, which…

A prestigious accountancy firm has officially opened its doors on Prestwick Main Street, offering expert business advice to the local community in Ayrshire. The firm, Wbg, is a leading independent specialist full-service accountancy company that aims to provide support not readily available elsewhere in the area. The new office, located at 104 Main Street, is…

Parents of Tragic Dunblane Teen Encourage Others to Seek Help Over ‘Sextortion’ The heartbreaking story of Murray Dowey, a 16-year-old from Dunblane who took his own life after falling victim to sextortion, has led his parents, Ros and Mark Dowey, to advocate for others facing similar situations. Sextortion, the online blackmail tactic used to coerce…

Scots D-Day Hero Chokes on Breakfast and Dies in Veterans’ Care Home Frederick Temple, a Scottish D-Day hero, tragically passed away after choking on a full English breakfast at a care home for veterans in Portsmouth. The 97-year-old war veteran, who was one of the last survivors of the Normandy beach landings in 1944, was…

Tinned food has been spotlighted as a way to reduce blood pressure and inflammation, according to the Fast 800 diet plan. The diet plan, developed by the late Dr. Michael Mosley, highlights tinned tuna as an affordable and nutritious option. Tinned tuna, priced as low as 69p per tin at Asda, is rich in protein…

NHS Musculoskeletal Physio Team Hosts Appointment Days at Wishaw Sports Centre The NHS Lanarkshire’s Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Team recently organised two Community Appointment Days (CADs) at the Wishaw Sports Centre. The aim of these events was to provide support to patients on the MSK Physiotherapy waiting list, empowering them to manage their own conditions. A…