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Nearly 7,000 former Scottish miners are set to receive over £10 million annually following a pension scandal injustice. The UK Government will be paying out £200,000 each week to these ex-miners, equating to £10.4 million every year. Chancellor Rachel Reeves made the announcement in her Budget, revealing that the £1.5 billion mineworkers’ pension fund would…

An 84-year-old pensioner from Scotland has been banned from driving for 16 months after she was caught driving her Honda Jazz down the wrong way on a busy dual carriageway, forcing cars to swerve. Catherine Nicoll, from Pitlochry, was fined £400 at Perth Sheriff Court and ordered to re-sit the extended driving test before being…

A solar farm project consisting of 100,000 panels is set to be constructed in Ayrshire, despite facing criticism. The Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit has given the green light for the £50 million initiative to be developed on a 58.2-hectare site near Loch Fergus, east of Ayr. Expected to be operational by 2026, the solar…

Donald Trump has sparked controversy with claims that he could authorise Ukraine to launch missiles at Russia, according to insights from an expert. The former head of MI6, Sir Richard Dearlove, has suggested that despite leaked plans hinting at a softer approach, Trump might actually take a tough stance against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dearlove’s…

A heartwarming tale of love and memory loss has emerged as a woman from Utah, US, married her ex who had forgotten they had broken up seven months earlier due to a concussion. Jenna and Mitchell Brotherson’s love story took a unique turn when Mitchell suffered a serious concussion after a skiing accident in Utah.…

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are facing a tough decision as they find themselves torn between the UK and the US amid what has been described as a ‘hellish’ situation. As the couple navigates uncertainties about their future, with concerns over their residency and potential lack of support from President-elect Joe Biden, their predicament is…

First Image of Man Found Deceased in Fort William as Teenager Faces Charges Over Death In a tragic incident that unfolded in the Highlands, the first official image of the man who passed away has been released. The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Ben Campbell. The authorities were alerted to a property on Grange…

South Lanarkshire Council has shown its support for Living Wage Week, an annual event that celebrates the Living Wage movement throughout the UK. As part of the week-long celebration, the pan-Lanarkshire Living Wage Campaign Group organised a networking breakfast at the council’s headquarters in Almada Street, Hamilton. The event witnessed a strong turnout with partners,…