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Tim Hortons’ East Kilbride Staff Unexpectedly Face Job Loss Stunned staff at Tim Hortons in East Kilbride have been left without employment just weeks before Christmas, as the popular Canadian coffee house and restaurant chain abruptly closed its doors at the Plaza mall in East Kilbride shopping centre. Employees claim they were given only a…

Nicola Sturgeon has officially applied to become a candidate for the SNP in the upcoming Holyrood election, although a final decision has not been reached yet. The former First Minister, who served for nine years before stepping down in 2023, had until November 11th to submit her application for the 2026 election. Speculation had been…

**Avoiding Common Breakfast Foods to Improve Heart Health** If you’re aiming to enhance your cardiovascular well-being, experts suggest steering clear of a popular breakfast item that could be detrimental to your health. Processed meats, often found in a traditional full English breakfast, are highlighted as a potential source of harm for your heart, according to…

A new cycling route in Stirling has seen a significant increase in the number of journeys made in the summer of 2024. According to a report from Cycling Scotland, various locations across Scotland recorded a rise in cycling activities, with 14 sites reporting increases of over 30% compared to the previous year. One of the…

Three House Plants to Help Improve Sleep Quality Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, with adults recommended to aim for seven to nine hours of sleep a night by the NHS. However, many struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep, which can lead to various health issues. In a…

A contestant from Dumfriesshire on the reality TV show Big Brother is still in the running for the £100,000 prize money as the show nears its climax. Nathan King, hailing from Sanquhar, was one of the 16 contestants who initially entered the famous house on ITV2 last month. Now, he is among the remaining nine…

Emma McKay, a 26-year-old woman from Scotland, received a ‘traumatic’ diagnosis after years of suffering from unexplained symptoms. Emma was diagnosed with coeliac disease at the age of 16, during her fifth year of secondary school. Despite numerous visits to the doctor, she was initially told that her symptoms were due to stress from school…

New West Lothian Lidl Granted Alcohol Licence a Year Before Opening A new Lidl store in Craigshill has been granted a provisional licence to sell alcohol. The West Lothian Licensing Board heard this week that the new store is expected to be open for business by the end of October next year. Lawyers representing the…

Pay commitments could see an end to the dispute that caused disruption in Perth and Kinross schools, as reported by the Daily Record. The two-week strike by non-teaching staff led to school closures, with many students affected in the region. However, there is hope on the horizon as UNISON has announced that commitments from the…

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken is set to open a new restaurant in East Kilbride, bringing its popular flavours to Lanarkshire. The restaurant will be located at the former Frankie and Benny’s site at Lee Burn Court in Nerston. Known for its 12-hour marinated chicken and Southern biscuits and gravy, the restaurant is expected to include a…