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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…

A recent study suggests that there is a morning drink that could potentially add almost two years to your life, but there are important limits to consider. Brits who kick off their day with a cup of coffee might be onto something beyond just a caffeine buzz. Researchers have delved into the health benefits of…

MSPs are set to vote next week on a proposed ban on double jobbing following a backlash sparked by SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn’s announcement. The Scottish Government has been working on amendments to election legislation, with one of them aiming to prohibit MPs and peers in the House of Lords from simultaneously serving as…

The Scottish National Party (SNP) Government has called on Scottish councils to resolve the ongoing dispute over teacher numbers and agree to the funding deal outlined in last week’s Budget. Despite some local authorities expressing concerns about resource constraints leading to potential cutbacks, SNP ministers are adamant about maintaining staffing levels in schools. Accusations have…

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.…