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  • Superb snaps on show at latest Motherwell Photo Society meeting

    Superb snaps on show at latest Motherwell Photo Society meeting

    Superb snaps on show at latest Motherwell Photo Society meeting The latest meeting of the Motherwell Photographic Society showcased some exceptional photography by its members. The judge for the competition was Campbell Skinner from Greenock Camera Club, who provided valuable advice on printing, mounting photographs, and choosing the right photo paper to enhance the images.…

  • Carry On star Julie Stevens dead at 87 after three-year health battle

    Carry On star Julie Stevens dead at 87 after three-year health battle

    **Carry On Star Julie Stevens Passes Away at 87 After Health Battle** British actress, presenter, and singer Julie Stevens, known for her roles in the classic spy TV series The Avengers and the Carry On films, has passed away at the age of 87 after a three-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Julie Stevens, who gained…

  • Overnight closures set for motorway stretch near Dunblane

    Overnight closures set for motorway stretch near Dunblane

    Overnight Closures Scheduled for Motorway Section near Dunblane A section of the A9 near Dunblane is due to undergo overnight closures lasting five days starting from this weekend. The closures are necessary for signage upgrade work on an overbridge. Specifically, the closures will affect the A9 northbound off slip with the B8033, with the off…

  • Cambuslang mum concerned about daughter’s safety on night out is hit with bus gate fine

    Cambuslang mum concerned about daughter’s safety on night out is hit with bus gate fine

    A concerned Cambuslang mother, Deborah Dyer, is calling for changes to road regulations after being fined for driving through a bus gate in Glasgow city centre. Deborah, who was worried about her daughter’s safety in the early hours of the morning, questions the necessity of 24-hour bus gates when there are minimal services running at…

  • Two people appear in court charged over Aberdeen murder bid

    Two people appear in court charged over Aberdeen murder bid

    Two individuals have been brought before the court on charges related to a murder attempt in Aberdeen, as reported by the Daily Record. The incident took place in the Craigievar Place area of the city on Saturday evening at around 8:50 pm, resulting in a 24-year-old woman being swiftly taken to hospital. Currently, the victim…

  • Stirling-trained stonemason scoops UK award after three-day final

    Stirling-trained stonemason scoops UK award after three-day final

    Stirling-Trained Stonemason Wins Prestigious UK Award After Three-Day Final A skilled stonemason trained in Stirling has emerged victorious in a national competition, beating competitors from across the UK to claim a prestigious award. Lewis Elder, an apprentice stonemason at John Laidlaw and Son in Jedburgh, was honed at Historic Environment Scotland’s Stirling Skills Training Centre.…

  • Wishaw MP welcomes end of Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme injustice

    Wishaw MP welcomes end of Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme injustice

    Wishaw MP Pamela Nash Welcomes Resolution of Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme Injustice Wishaw MP, Pamela Nash, has expressed her satisfaction as former mineworkers in the Motherwell, Wishaw, and Carluke constituency begin to receive increased payments from the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme. On Friday, November 29, local mineworkers and their families received their first boosted payments, resulting in…

  • Tannochside Primary welcomes return of Christmas fayre

    Tannochside Primary welcomes return of Christmas fayre

    Tannochside Primary in Uddingston recently celebrated the return of their Christmas fayre, marking the event’s first occurrence since 2019. The festive occasion, organised by the school’s parent council, was a resounding success, raising a total of £1300 to support the school’s pupils throughout the year. The highlight of the day was the appearance of Santa…

  • Three more teens charged after attack on Scots schoolboy

    Three more teens charged after attack on Scots schoolboy

    Three additional teenagers have been accused in connection with an attack that left a Scottish schoolboy hospitalised with severe injuries. The 14-year-old victim was assaulted in Slateford Green, Edinburgh, at approximately 8 pm on December 2 and was swiftly transported to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in the city, where he was…

  • First picture of Scots woman killed after being mauled by dog

    First picture of Scots woman killed after being mauled by dog

    A tragic incident in Aberdeen has left the community in shock after a woman was mauled to death by a dog. Michelle McLeod, aged 41, was identified as the victim who lost her life in a flat on Foresterhill Road. The gruesome attack took place around 11.15pm on a Saturday, prompting emergency services to respond…