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Rally opposing Scone library closure attended by around 100 people
Around 100 people gathered in Scone over the weekend to protest the potential closure of the town’s library. The rally was held in response to the uncertain future facing seven libraries in Perth and Kinross, including Scone, North Inch (Perth), Dunkeld, Alyth, Auchterarder, Comrie, and Coupar Angus. These libraries are under threat following a decision…
Rapist police officer David Carrick pleads not guilty to multiple sex attacks on woman and girl
Former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick has pleaded not guilty to multiple sex attacks on a woman and a teenage girl. The 49-year-old denied two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault, and one count of coercive and controlling behaviour against the woman between 2014 and 2019. Additionally, Carrick has denied five counts of…
Doctors say ‘perform just four exercises a week to help stave off dementia’
A recent study suggests that regular exercise could be crucial in preventing dementia, requiring only a few days of commitment each week. The University of the Andes’ research, which involved over 10,000 participants, discovered that frequent exercisers were 10% less likely to develop dementia by their 70s compared to non-exercisers. For those who find daily…
Owners of Paisley’s Territorial Army Halls served with enforcement notice
Owners of the iconic Territorial Army Halls in Paisley have been served with an enforcement notice by Renfrewshire Council after the removal of supporting scaffolding from the listed building. The JR Group, which is looking to obtain planning permission to demolish the fire-damaged structure, has been issued a stop notice, demanding the reinstatement of retaining…
Neil Gray apologises for using Ministerial car to attend Aberdeen football matches
Neil Gray Issues Apology for Utilising Ministerial Car for Aberdeen Football Matches Neil Gray, the SNP Health Secretary, has publicly apologised for his use of an official government car to attend multiple Aberdeen football matches. Gray, a dedicated Aberdeen fan, faced criticism over his choice to travel to five games at Pittodrie and Hampden Park…
Grey skies Scotland solar panels storming ahead of UK with 100,000 installations this year
Grey skies over Scotland haven’t dimmed the enthusiasm for solar panels, with the country surging ahead of the UK by installing nearly 100,000 of them on roofs this year. The pressing issue of high energy bills has prompted tens of thousands of Scottish homes and businesses to embrace renewable technology, setting the highest adoption rate…
St Mirren secure long-term deal with digital ticketing firm
St Mirren, a Scottish football club, has recently announced a long-term partnership with a digital ticketing company, Future Ticketing. This partnership is expected to bring significant benefits to the club and its fans. The multi-year deal reflects St Mirren’s early recognition of the potential of digital ticketing to drive sales at their home stadium, the…
Man found guilty of murder after horror attack at Scots home
A man has been found guilty of murder after a horrific attack at a home in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Steven McGhee, 48, assaulted Kevan Doyle at a property on Glencleland Road in Wishaw around 8:55 pm on Friday, October 28, 2022. Despite the attendance of officers, Doyle, 43, sustained fatal injuries and passed away at…
Noughties boyband gives shoutout to Scots town in re-write of hit song
Boyband Blue took the opportunity to pay tribute to East Kilbride during a recent performance on BBC Radio 2, where they re-visited their hit song “All Rise” with a special twist. Duncan, Lee, Simon, and Anthony renamed the chart-topping track to ‘All Ride’ as a nod to presenter Paddy McGuinness’ charity challenge for Children in…
SNP Government to continue posting on Elon Musk-owned X despite Humza Yousaf concerns
The SNP Government has announced its intention to continue using a social media platform owned by Elon Musk, despite concerns raised by former first minister, Humza Yousaf, regarding privacy issues. Yousaf expressed fears that the tech billionaire may have had access to his private messages following a contentious online exchange between the two. However, an…