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A luxury four-bedroom holiday rental could be coming to the former Peggy’s Tearoom in Kirkoswald, according to plans submitted by Ayrshire hotel tycoon Bill Costley. The proposal, detailed in a planning application to South Ayrshire Council for 43 Main Road, Kirkoswald, aims to transform the tearoom into rented sleeping accommodation. Elliott Architecture & Design Ltd,…

Former Balloch Library Set to Be Sold Despite SNP Attempt to Halt Sale The former Balloch Library building on Carrochan Road is slated to be sold, following a recent move to block its disposal. Labour councillors on WDC’s infrastructure, regeneration and economic development (IRED) committee have given the green light to sell the facility to…

Roads teams in South Lanarkshire are gearing up for the winter season with preparations in full swing. As November marks the beginning of the winter roads campaign, South Lanarkshire Council’s roads teams are on standby with a fleet of 29 gritters, 12 footway tractors, and four loaders ready to tackle icy conditions. With a team…

The Scottish Government is being urged to address the impact of long covid in a more serious manner, as highlighted by Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury in a recent piece for the Daily Record. Choudhury emphasises the need for increased support and resources for individuals experiencing prolonged and debilitating symptoms following a covid infection. He criticises…

A whole new world awaits audiences at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility this festive season as they prepare to immerse themselves in the magical world of Aladdin. Presented by Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council, Aladdin is set to run from November 29 until Hogmanay, promising a delightful experience filled with all the traditional panto ingredients.…

Burnside Primary School in Rutherglen is gearing up for its biggest Christmas fayre yet, set to bring festive joy to local families and businesses. The event, scheduled for Saturday, November 23, will feature a host of activities, stalls, games, and delicious homemade treats, with a special appearance by Santa Claus himself guaranteed. The Christmas fayre…

A teacher who gained fame through his appearance on the TV documentary series “Educating Manchester” has been banned from teaching as a result of an investigation by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted). Drew Povey, who was previously praised for his kindness and charisma, has been found guilty of manipulating…

Queen of the South Football Club paid tribute to Keith Thom, their disability access officer and supporter’s liaison officer, with a minute’s silence before their match against Montrose at Palmerston. Keith Thom, who hailed from Dalbeattie, passed away last month. The club honoured his memory by holding a solemn moment of reflection before the game.…

The Colvend and Southwick Community Council is set to address a critical issue regarding the potentially life-threatening loss of broadband services in the area. Last month, a malfunction in an Openreach cabinet at the Rockcliffe roadend left dozens of households without internet access for 10 days, from October 14 to 24. This outage particularly affected…