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A mum has shared her struggle after her son was repeatedly given detention for wearing his old school uniform because she cannot afford the new one. The mother explained that the school introduced a new uniform with only a few months’ notice, including a jumper, shirts, and PE kit. Prior to this change, students could…

Renowned celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie has passed away at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer, sparking an outpouring of tributes to the Scottish stylist. Sorbie, best known for his creation of the iconic wedge cut and appearances on television, had disclosed in October that he had only a few weeks left…

In a anticipated return to The White House, the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term are expected to shake the global economy and trade relations. Dr Thomas Gift, an expert in American politics, predicts a significant increase in prices and disruption in trade following Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The 78-year-old…

Falkirk Council is set to receive a distinguished award for school meals, with a promise to elevate quality without raising prices. The council aims to secure a bronze award from Food For Life Scotland, an initiative focused on introducing more locally sourced, seasonal Scottish food into nurseries and schools throughout the country. The move is…

Crimestoppers Offers £20k Reward to Catch Killer of Scottish Mother 30 Years After Unsolved Murder Crimestoppers has announced a reward of £20,000 in an effort to apprehend the perpetrator who brutally murdered a young Scottish mother three decades ago. Shona Stevens, aged 31, was discovered with severe injuries in a wooded area in Irvine, Ayrshire…

Positive progress is being made on the plans to reopen Helensburgh Pier, with the formation of a new group dedicated to the cause. Earlier this year, a significant turn-out of over 500 residents gathered for a sail-past by the iconic Waverley, raising hopes of the vessel being able to dock at the town again in…

Homelessness in North Lanarkshire is on the rise for a second consecutive year, with a 16% increase reported, which surpasses the Scottish average. Despite this concerning trend, local interventions are actively working to prevent rough sleeping in the area. Twelve councils in Scotland have already declared a homelessness emergency due to factors such as a…

Sir Chris Hoy, the renowned Scottish cyclist and Olympian, has found a new sense of purpose and determination after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis last year. The six-time Olympic gold medallist, who has also been crowned world champion 11 times, shared that his outlook on life has shifted since learning about his condition. Sir Hoy…

Stirling and Surrounding Areas Honour Fallen War Heroes on Remembrance Sunday Stirling and its surrounding areas are set to pay tribute to the region’s fallen war heroes this weekend. The annual Remembrance Sunday service will take place in the city centre at the Church of the Holy Rude at 10.45am on November 10. Following the…

Perth and Kinross Council is currently exploring new options to address a planning breach related to a static caravan parked in a Perth cul-de-sac without permission for almost two years. Despite the council previously closing the case in April 2024, after serving an enforcement notice in October 2023, they have now decided to reconsider how…