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Two found dead after horror house fire as police launch probe into deadly blaze
Two individuals were tragically discovered deceased in a property following a devastating house fire, prompting a police investigation into the deadly blaze. The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning, sparking a swift response from emergency services to the scene in Coventry. Video footage circulating online captured the intense emergency response, with police…
SNP Government’s school restraint guidance ‘unfit for purpose’ and ‘undermines teacher safety’
A teaching union has criticised the Scottish Government’s guidance on school restraint, calling it ‘unfit for purpose’ and undermining teacher safety. The NASUWT teaching union stated that the new document lacks practical advice on when and how teachers can use restraint on pupils. Over the years, union officials have raised concerns about the increasing violence…
Brit man was in drunk bust-up on holiday before plunging to his death
A British man, Ben Crook, was escorted off a plane after a drunken altercation with his partner before tragically falling to his death, as revealed in an inquest. The 32-year-old had been drinking prior to the flight to Turkey for a family birthday celebration and continued to consume alcohol on the plane. An argument ensued…
Crianlarich hotel fined by Scotland’s environmental watchdog for burning waste material
A hotel in Crianlarich has been fined by Scotland’s environmental watchdog for burning waste material without permission. Crianlarich Ben More Limited, the company operating Ben More Lodge Hotel and Restaurant, has been issued a £600 penalty for this violation. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) imposed the Fixed Monetary Penalty (FMP) after discovering that waste…
Rally good show in Dumfriessshire
In Dumfriesshire this weekend, a thrilling spectacle is taking place as the European RAC Rally of the Tests unfolds. The rugged terrain of Dumfriesshire serves as the backdrop for this challenging historic regularity rally, where participants from all over the world showcase their skills and determination. Among the Scottish contenders are George and Rosalind Topp…
Scottish Government axe plans to ban wood-burning stoves in new homes
The Scottish Government has decided to reverse its plans to ban wood-burning stoves in new homes following objections from residents in rural areas. Initially, regulations were introduced in April to prohibit the installation of log burners in new-build properties starting next year when the government was in coalition with the Green Party. However, after facing…
Updated plans for battery storage facility near Plean brought forward for consultation
Plans for a battery storage facility near Stirling have been updated and brought forward for consultation. The UK renewables developer, BOOM Power, will be sharing revised plans for their Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at two public consultation events in Denny and Plean on November 20. The facility, previously known as Gartclush BESS, has been…
Eighty minutes of choral bliss at Dumfries church concert
Dumfries Choral Society Delivers a Joyful Evening of Music at Local Church Concert Dumfries Choral Society treated the audience to an eighty-minute musical journey at St John’s Church on Newall Terrace in Dumfries. Led by musical director Jamie Brand MBE and accompanied by pianist Katharine Durran, the society presented well-loved songs from composers across the…
Wishaw hospital radio station, Radio Law, announces plans to stop broadcasting
Wishaw Hospital Radio Station, Radio Law, to Cease Broadcasting Radio Law, the long-standing hospital radio station operating in University Hospital Wishaw, has announced its decision to conclude broadcasting after a remarkable 57 years of service. The station will air its final broadcast—a grand Christmas extravaganza—on the afternoon of Sunday, December 8, following which it will…
National Insurance hike to cost Scottish councils £265m, says Cosla
Scottish councils are facing a substantial financial hit following Labour’s national insurance hike, with a projected cost of £265 million, according to the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla). Reports indicate that councils in Scotland are already grappling with a financial shortfall amounting to £392 million apart from the impact of the national insurance rise.…