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Major Works Planned to Enhance Key East Kilbride Road Major roadworks are set to take place along Stewartfield Way in East Kilbride to improve the local road network. The planned enhancements, approved by the Executive Committee, include widening almost 2km of the existing carriageway on the A749 and Stewartfield Way. These improvements aim to facilitate…

Accident-related deaths in the UK have reached an all-time high, warns a recent report. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) disclosed that the likelihood of experiencing a severe accident has significantly increased over the past two decades. In England alone, there has been a 48% surge in hospital admissions due to serious…

Increased risk of heart attack and stroke following amber alert The UK is currently on high alert as the Met Office issues the first amber warning of the winter season, cautioning the public about the serious impact of prolonged cold exposure on older individuals’ health. Charities and health agencies are sounding the alarm as temperatures…

A special edition whisky bottling from Edradour Distillery in Perthshire is set to raise funds for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA), contributing to life-saving efforts. The sale of this single malt is anticipated to generate over £56,000 for the charity. This charitable initiative was inspired by distillery owner Andrew Symington’s personal experience with SCAA during…

Twa Tams album launch to showcase talented Tayside musicians A stellar line-up of Tayside musicians is set to grace the album launch at The Twa Tams, featuring multi-instrumentalist Rhuari Campbell. The album, titled ‘Sonder’, was created at Perth’s Counter Culture studios in collaboration with producer Dave MacFarlane and includes contributions from esteemed musicians like Chris…

Planning permission has been granted for two new short-term letting properties in Pitlochry, a town facing a shortage of permanent accommodation. The decision to reject the creation of a short-term let control area in Highland Perthshire has limited the council’s authority, according to a local SNP councillor. The approval for two holiday units comes after…

Around nine staff are physically or verbally abused in Perth and Kinross schools every day, according to a report by the Daily Record. The trade union GMB Scotland has raised concerns about the escalating situation, describing it as reaching “crisis level”. GMB organiser Vicki Leonard has called for urgent action to address the violence in…

Kirkcudbright and Gatehouse Probus Club members recently enjoyed a unique lunch experience at the Selkirk Arms. The November meeting saw a high turnout, allowing members to catch up with each other over a well-presented meal. The highlight of the gathering was a talk by Kerry Boyes, the founder of Fake Foods Workshop in Kirkcudbright. Kerry…

Over 200 protesters gathered outside Scone Library on Saturday, November 9, in a bid to save it from potential closure. The protesters were enthusiastic about preserving the library and its services for the community. Following the rally, the Scone and District Community Council held a meeting with Culture Perth and Kinross to discuss the proposed…

Long-Established Blairgowrie Business Granted Planning Permission After Previous Application Rejected A Blairgowrie firm with a global reach has been given the green light to expand by adding an additional 581m² of warehouse space for storage. The A. Proctor Group sought approval from Perth and Kinross Council to build a crucial extension to its Dunkeld Road…