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Doctor Unveils a ‘Healthier’ Way to Eat Strawberries Many people have been indulging in strawberries during the recent heatwave, but a doctor has now revealed that we’ve all been consuming them incorrectly for years. Dr. Karan Raj, a renowned medical expert known for debunking health myths on TikTok, has shared the proper way to eat…

A new strain of norovirus, known as the ‘Kawasaki bug’, is rapidly spreading across the UK, with the Health Security Agency (UKHSA) advising individuals with symptoms to stay at home. The Kawasaki strain, or GII. 17, now makes up approximately 70% of cases in the UK. Dr. John Burke from AXA Health has highlighted the…

RAF fighter jets were scrambled from the north east of Scotland this week after a Russian military aircraft was detected flying close to UK airspace. Two Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray monitored a Russian Bear-F aircraft as it flew over the North Sea on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed. The Russian reconnaissance plane…

Cumnock, a town in East Ayrshire, has been named as one of the UK’s joint most affordable places to live, according to the property website Zoopla. In a recent analysis, Zoopla examined house value-to-earnings ratios, focusing on a two-earner household with an average salary for the local area. The study revealed that in Cumnock and…

Care at home service in Ayr found to have “significant weaknesses” A care at home service in Ayr, Inspired Independent Living Support Service, has been identified as having “significant weaknesses.” The service, located in Racecourse View, was rated as ‘weak’ across four quality indicators by the Care Inspectorate during a recent inspection. The inspection revealed…

With the Met Office issuing weather warnings for snow and ice across the upcoming days, roads are set to become dangerous as temperatures drop. The warnings span across different parts of the UK, with significant snowfall expected in some areas, leading to icy road conditions. The first warning covers the north of Scotland, while the…

**Dunblane Student Wins Forth Valley College’s Top Honors** Student Murray Hill from Dunblane has been awarded the prestigious Student of the Year accolade at Forth Valley College. Murray, 27, completed his studies with a HND in Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology and also clinched the title of Most Inspirational Student in the Department of…

Four Lanarkshire chippies have emerged victorious at the Scottish fish and chip awards, showcasing their culinary excellence. Among the winners were Tony’s in Coatbridge, which claimed the title of best fish supper for the west region, and Kraken Chippy in East Kilbride, which was named the best chip shop in the region. Additionally, Quintiliani’s in…

New Group Launches to Improve Information Access in South Ayrshire A new initiative, Connect South Ayrshire, has been introduced to facilitate easier access to information, advice, and support for communities in South Ayrshire. The project, a collaboration between South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and Voluntary Action South Ayrshire (VASA), aims to enhance…

A travel agent in Ayr celebrates a stunning new makeover after a period of closure for renovations. Hays Travel, located on Alloway Street, shut its doors for over two weeks to undergo a significant transformation as part of a nationwide revamp initiative for all Hays Travel branches. This makeover comes after the acquisition of former…