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Rutherglen Politicians Disagree on Labour’s Autumn Budget By Staff Reporter Rutherglen MP Michael Shanks has expressed his approval of the UK Government’s autumn budget, stating that it will bring billions of pounds in additional funding for public services in Scotland. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an extra £3.4 billion, marking the largest real-terms funding increase since…

Disgraced Scottish surgeon Ian Paterson has been described as a “divisive character” who was difficult to work with, an inquest has heard. Consultant surgeon Alan Jewkes, who retired in 2019, testified at the judge-led inquest that he had never directly worked with Paterson. Jewkes replaced Paterson as a surgeon at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton…

Residents of Comrie, a quaint village in Perthshire, may have experienced a slight tremor on Sunday morning. A low-level earthquake with a magnitude of 0.9 on the Richter scale was recorded at 8.37 am, originating from farmland north of Lawers. The peaceful village was hardly stirred by the seismic event, which was detected by the…

Tragic Loss: Scots Father Perishes in Car Fire Incident Gary Sim, a loving father and avid Rangers fan, tragically lost his life in a car fire incident on Beith Road in Johnstone. The emergency services responded to reports of a one-vehicle crash at around 2am on Saturday, November 9. Despite efforts to save him, the…

**Schoolboy Threatened at Knifepoint in Attempted Robbery** A schoolboy in Wales was allegedly threatened at knifepoint by a gang of youngsters, some as young as 11, as they attempted to steal his scooter. The incident occurred outside the shops on Plasmawr Road at around 5.15pm on Sunday, November 10. South Wales Police stated that the…

Remembrance Day commemorations were observed throughout Hamilton and South Lanarkshire in a poignant and solemn manner in 2024. Services were held at the Bothwell Park cenotaph and the Victoria Cross memorial to honour those who sacrificed their lives in past wars and conflicts on both Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. Poppy wreaths were respectfully laid,…

Dermatologist Shares Three Secrets to Boost Healthy Hair Growth Hair loss is a common issue that many people face, causing distress and concern. Dr Neera, a dermatologist, has shared her secrets for promoting healthy hair growth, aiming to help those struggling with hair loss. Dr Neera, a Harvard-trained dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon, has been…

Perth Mum Lauds Knife Angel Sculpture Made from Confiscated Blades A stunning 23ft-high Knife Angel sculpture made from confiscated blades has been unveiled outside Perth Museum, making it the first Scottish city to showcase this powerful artwork. The mother of a young man, Cammy Rae, who tragically lost his life in a knife attack in…

Stirling’s festive season is set to kick off with a bang as the big Christmas light switch-on event is scheduled for this weekend. The city will be transformed into a winter wonderland as the Christmas lights are officially illuminated, marking the start of the yuletide season. Families can look forward to a day filled with…

Walkers and pet owners in Scotland are being urged to be cautious after reports of potentially toxic blue-green algae spotted at popular beauty spots in the area. The sightings of the algae, also known as cyanobacteria, have been noted at North Third Reservoir in Stirling and Loch Tay near Killin in Perthshire. MSP for Stirling,…