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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.…
Rethink agreed after Police Scotland turned up at less than seven per cent of community council meetings
**Rethink Agreed After Police Scotland Attends Less Than Seven Percent of Community Council Meetings** Police Scotland officers in Stirling attended just four out of 61 community council meetings held between April and June this year, prompting a reevaluation of their approach to engaging with local communities. Figures presented to Stirling Council’s public safety committee revealed…
Merchant of Menace set to Barnstorm Dumfries theatre
**Merchant of Menace Ready to Storm Dumfries Theatre** Glaswegian stand-up comedian, Susie McCabe, is all set to take the stage at Dumfries Theatre Royal, Scotland’s oldest running theatre, for two performances this weekend. The highly anticipated show, “Merchant of Menace,” will kick off at 8pm tonight (Friday, November 8) and will also be running tomorrow…
‘I don’t want children and never will – but trolls seem to think I’ll regret it’
Karina Irby, a well-known bikini model and designer, has taken a firm stance on not wanting children, despite facing criticism from trolls who believe she will regret her decision. The Australian influencer, who is the CEO of Moana Swim, is no stranger to discussing topics such as body image and personal choices with her 1.1…