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The Foreign Office has issued an urgent warning to British travellers heading to Turkey following a series of deaths among tourists due to fake alcohol consumption. The situation has prompted the FCDO to update the crime section of its Turkey advice page. It has been reported that counterfeit US dollar bills are circulating in the…

Using mobile phones at the Christmas dinner table could potentially spread harmful bacteria and viruses, such as E. coli and pneumonia, a microbiologist has warned. As the festive season approaches, Dr. Gareth Nye from the University of Cheshire highlighted the risk of contamination from phones that have been in contact with various surfaces throughout the…

Festive Bin Uplift Dates Announced for West Lothian West Lothian residents have been advised of changes to bin collections during the upcoming festive period. Bin collections for grey, blue or green bins will not take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 25 and 26 December 2024 and 1 and 2 January 2025 due to public holidays.…

Edinburgh Airport is facing Christmas strike chaos as tankers prepare to stage a series of walkouts over pay. The industrial action by North Air fuel tankers based at the airport is scheduled to take place over 19 days, starting from 5am on December 18 and lasting until 4.59am on January 6, impacting the festive period.…

Dementia has been identified as the leading cause of death in the UK, with more women affected than men, according to recent analysis. Alzheimer’s Research UK has cautioned that without government intervention, the situation will only deteriorate as the population continues to age. The organisation has called for the forthcoming 10-Year Health Plan to be…

Dedridge Primary School in Livingston has recently been honoured with the prestigious ADHD Friendly School Award by the ADHD Foundation for their exceptional work in supporting children with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The school’s staff have shown a deep commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of their students with ADHD, creating a welcoming…

Amir Khan, a well-known GP and regular guest on ITV, has shared a surprising habit that could potentially lower blood pressure and enhance the immune system, among other health benefits. Dr. Khan recently appeared on the show Lorraine, where he discussed the importance of maintaining a positive outlook on health. Dr. Khan highlighted the significance…

McDonald’s has decided to halt its plans for a new drive-thru on the outskirts of Dumfries. Despite this setback, the renowned fast-food chain still has ambitions to open a second outlet in the town, with fresh proposals currently in the works. The initial planning application for the proposed drive-thru on Annan Road, near the Premier…

Pro-Palestine activists have staged a protest at a weapons factory in Scotland by climbing on top of vehicles to block entry. The demonstration took place at the factory owned by Italian weapon manufacturer, Leonardo UK, located at Crewe Road in Edinburgh. The activists aimed to disrupt the shipments of arms being sent to Israel by…

A Doctor Who superfan in Scotland has found a new home for his beloved Dalek model, which had become a local icon in his town. Davie Kirkwood, 60, had purchased the replica Dalek 27 years ago, and it had been on display in his front window ever since. Standing at 5ft 7in, the cyborg had…