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Biggar Named as Happiest Place in Lanarkshire Biggar and Lanark have been declared the top two “happiest places to live” in Lanarkshire, as per a survey conducted by an online furniture retailer. The South Lanarkshire locations received high scores in the poll by Furniturebox, which assessed the availability of good schools, affordable housing, quality pubs,…

A tragic incident occurred during the rush hour on the Edinburgh City Bypass, resulting in the death of a driver. The emergency services swiftly responded to the collision on the A720 between Gogar Roundabout and Hermiston Gait around 9.10am on Thursday, November 7. The crash involved three vehicles: a grey Volkswagen Transporter campervan, a grey…

M&D’s Seeks Santas for Destination Christmas Extravaganza M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park is on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to embody the role of Santa Claus for their upcoming Destination Christmas event. Scheduled to kick off on Saturday, November 23 and spanning across various dates until Christmas Eve, Destination Christmas is a magical experience that draws…

Emergency services responded swiftly to a bus fire on a street in Stevenston, Ayrshire this afternoon. The incident, which occurred around 4.30pm on Hayocks Road, saw flames engulf a double-decker bus, believed to be operated by Stagecoach. The police were quick to the scene, with images showing the bus being consumed by bright flames and…

Motherwell FC and the Well Society have officially opened the club’s memorial garden in a heartfelt ceremony. The garden, located near Fir Park, serves as a quiet space for reflection and a place for Well fans to honour and remember their loved ones. Volunteers and local businesses worked tirelessly to bring this project to life,…

Harry Potter fans, listen up! Your beloved book collection could be worth a staggering sum of £77,000 if you have a particular sort code tucked away within the pages. The iconic series by JK Rowling has captured the hearts of readers around the world, but did you know that some editions hold more value than…

Army Veteran’s Inspirational Journey from Blindness to New Life with Guide Dog In an unexpected turn of events, Michael Laidlaw, a 54-year-old army veteran from Carnoustie, lost his sight overnight in 2020. What started as a seemingly minor issue of vision loss in one eye escalated rapidly, leaving Michael completely blind. Despite the challenges he…

A woman has shared a simple trick that can help you drift off to sleep in a way that won’t leave you with aches and pains in the morning – but you will need some extra equipment. The way you sleep could be causing your back pain. We all know that regular movement is key…

Journalist Melanie Reid has shared her inspiring journey of resilience and learning to live again after a devastating horse riding accident fourteen-and-a-half years ago that left her tetraplegic. Speaking about the ongoing impact of life in a wheelchair and the process of relearning life skills through occupational therapy, Melanie’s story sheds light on the transformative…

Police express deep worry for missing Scottish fisherman who disappeared in the past year Police have voiced their extreme concern for a fisherman who has been missing for over a year. Robert Gibson, known as Bob, was reported missing on October 23, 2023, but it is believed he was last seen the previous month. The…