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Play park inspired by Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff is coming to Ayrshire school
A new play park, inspired by the Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff, is set to be built at Heathfield Primary School in Ayrshire. The planning application for the ‘Cruyff Court’ has been unanimously approved by South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory Panel. The court will feature an all-weather five-a-side pitch, climbing wall, and sunken trampolines, providing a…
Reminder that credit union’s doors are open to all as Rutherglen bank branch closes
As the Rutherglen West branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland gets ready to close its doors for the final time, customers are encouraged to explore joining a credit union in the town. Despite a previous extension, the RBS branch on Main Street is set to cease operations on Tuesday, November 19. Originally slated for…
Community to take over Dumfriesshire’s Castleholm
Community to Take Over Dumfriesshire’s Castleholm In a significant development for Langholm’s Muckle Toon, talks have been successfully finalised between Buccleuch Estates and the Castleholm Community Trust Limited for the historic transfer of Castleholm into community ownership. The Castleholm ground, steeped in history and integral to community events in Dumfriesshire, has long been utilised by…
Section of M9 motorway to close for three nights as part of road improvement works
**Section of M9 Motorway to Close for Three Nights for Road Improvement Works** A section of the M9 motorway is set to be closed for three consecutive nights as part of essential road improvement works. The closure will affect the southbound carriageway between Junctions 4 and 5, with resurfacing works scheduled to take place from…
Sara Sharif’s dad ‘can’t explain’ burns and bites on her and another child
Sara Sharif’s dad ‘can’t explain’ burns and bites on her and another child Sara Sharif’s father was unable to provide an explanation for how his daughter and another child sustained similar injuries, including domestic iron burns and human bites, despite being the “common denominator”, a court revealed. Urfan Sharif, a 42-year-old taxi driver, had been…
Urgent appeal to trace missing Scots schoolgirl, 14, last seen at bus station
An urgent appeal has been launched to trace Lily Bridges, a 14-year-old schoolgirl from Scotland, who was last seen at Kirkcaldy bus station on Tuesday, November 12. Lily, who resides in the Aberdour area, has not been seen since her disappearance, prompting concerns for her welfare. Police are actively seeking information from the public to…
Standard opening is start of a ‘new era’ in Dumfries
A £7.3 million investment has sparked a fresh beginning in Dumfries as the town’s Midsteeple Quarter on the High Street enters a “new era,” reports the Daily Record. The newly refurbished community-owned building, The Standard, has welcomed its first residents into seven newly developed flats, marking a significant milestone for the Dumfries town centre. Supported…
25p ‘latte levy’ on disposable coffee cups would hit poorest hardest, hospitality groups warn
A proposed 25p ‘latte levy’ on disposable coffee cups is causing concern among hospitality groups who warn that it would disproportionately impact the poorest members of society. The Scottish Government is seeking feedback on the idea of implementing a charge on single-use cups in an effort to reduce litter and waste by encouraging the use…
‘Beautiful’ Scots city with iconic attraction named ‘most festive’ place to visit this winter
‘Beautiful’ Scots city with iconic attraction named ‘most festive’ place to visit this winter Inverness has been named the UK’s most festive city, thanks to its Christmas markets, cosy pubs and high chance of snowfall. A study by GO Outdoors ranked locations across the UK based on factors such as the average number of snow…
Fastfood fans ‘flying to Japan’ to try ‘best McDonald’s burger in the world’
Fastfood fans worldwide are flying to Japan to try what is being hailed as the ‘best McDonald’s burger in the world’. While McDonald’s serves over 70 million people each day, their menu offerings vary by country, sparking curiosity and excitement among fast-food enthusiasts. A recent TikTok video by user @imsparkzz has gone viral, showcasing Japan’s…