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Scots couple masterminded £25k voucher fraud stealing coupons issued for struggling families
A Scottish couple has been found guilty of orchestrating a £25,000 voucher fraud scheme, targeting vouchers intended for struggling families. Donna Baillie, aged 44, and Stephen Kelly, aged 45, were identified as the masterminds behind the scam at housing organisation The Wheatley Group in Glasgow in January 2022. Baillie, an office worker at the organization,…
Plans for a new wine bar and restaurant in vacant Perth High Street unit
Plans have been revealed for a new wine bar and restaurant to open in a vacant unit on Perth’s High Street, which has been empty since 2020. The Perth and Kinross Council’s Licensing Board unanimously approved a provisional licence for the premises, which previously housed the Dewberry Café but closed down four years ago due…
Perth city gas repair works cause traffic disruption
Perth City Gas Repair Works Cause Traffic Disruption Emergency gas repair works in Perth have led to significant traffic disruption in recent days. Glasgow Road has been temporarily closed between Aldi, Whitefriars Crescent, and Elibank Street, with diversions in place. Alongside this closure, resurfacing work has been ongoing at Glasgow Road at Lamberkine Drive. Additional…
The Archers star June Spencer dies aged 105
Archers’ Icon June Spencer Passes Away at 105 June Spencer, known for her role as Peggy Woolley in the long-running BBC Radio 4 series The Archers, has passed away at the age of 105, as confirmed by her family. Spencer had portrayed the matriarch character since the show’s inception in 1951 and had announced her…
Stirling Council could auction off thousands of languishing library books in bid to free up space
Stirling Council Considers Auctioning Thousands of Library Books Stirling Council is contemplating auctioning off a large number of library books that have been languishing in order to free up space and generate funds to reinvest back into the service. While council officers have acknowledged potential public concern over the proposed sale, they have outlined measures…
Lanarkshire men’s sheds to stage open day
Lanarkshire Men’s Sheds to Host Open Day Men’s sheds across Lanarkshire are gearing up to welcome visitors and potential new members during their inaugural open doors day later this month. The Stonehouse, Kirkmuirhill, and Biggar sheds will be showcasing the activities and camaraderie they offer, encouraging more men to join their community. Organised by the…
Hygiene bins to be introduced in men’s toilets following Stirling Council decision
Stirling Council Approves Introduction of Hygiene Bins in Men’s Toilets Stirling Council has made the decision to introduce sanitary bins in men’s toilets to support individuals dealing with incontinence and other health issues. The move comes following a national campaign called Boys Need Bins, which highlighted the lack of hygiene facilities for men in public…
Highland Council tourist tax proposal could raise £11m for staycation hotspots
Highland Council in Scotland has put forward a proposal to introduce a tourist tax that could potentially raise up to £11 million annually to benefit local staycation destinations. This move comes after Scottish Parliament Members passed a legislation allowing such taxes across the country earlier in the year. If approved, the proposed 5% visitor levy…
Hamilton will gather to remember the fallen at Remembrance events
Hamilton is set to come together this weekend to honour and remember the fallen heroes at Remembrance events. Acts of Remembrance will be held at the Bothwell Road cenotaph on November 10 and at the Victoria Cross memorial in the town centre on November 11. Hamilton will fall silent as the community remembers those who…
Falkirk education boss insists ‘no pupils punished for not wearing blazer’
Falkirk Council’s director of Education, Jon Reid, has addressed concerns raised by an Independent councillor regarding pupils being punished for not wearing blazers to school. During a debate at Falkirk Council’s executive, Reid confirmed that no pupils in local schools are penalised for not adhering to the blazer uniform policy. The councillor had proposed a…