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Edinburgh’s Cowgate, once referred to as the ‘worst street in the capital,’ has been in the spotlight after a tragic bus crash claimed the life of a 74-year-old man. The campaign group Living Streets highlighted the dangers pedestrians face on Cowgate in a report from eight years ago, calling for urgent action to improve safety…

Scottish Water Urges Homeowners and Businesses to Protect Pipes from Winter Cold Snap Scottish Water is advising householders and businesses in Lanarkshire to take precautions to protect their water pipes from the cold weather this winter. By ensuring that pipes are insulated and shielded from freezing temperatures, property owners can reduce the risk of bursts…

A mother-of-two who underwent surgery by shamed Scottish surgeon Ian Paterson was not informed about other medical experts’ concerns regarding the safety of the treatment, an inquest revealed. Christine Baker, a schoolteacher, died in 2015 after following Paterson’s advice to have a “skin-sparing” mastectomy in 2005. However, she saw her cancer return in 2007 and…

Motherwell Photographic Society recently hosted its annual theme competition, where club members had the opportunity to judge each other’s images in a fun-filled evening. The themes for this year were “Abstract” for digital images and “Reflections” for prints, offering a diverse selection for members to choose from. After a round of member voting, a three-way…

Scottish Labour MPs Call for Urgent Action to Free Jagtar Singh Johal from Indian Prison Scottish Labour MPs have appealed to Keir Starmer, urging him to give top priority to securing the release of Jagtar Singh Johal, a man from Dumbarton who is facing the death penalty in India, marking the seven-year anniversary of his…

East Kilbride politicians have shared their reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent Budget announcement. The Chancellor disclosed tax increases amounting to £40 billion to support the NHS and various public services. Additionally, companies will face a 15 per cent National Insurance levy on salaries exceeding £5,000 from April, generating an extra £25 billion annually. The…

Perth and Kinross’ most disadvantaged families are set to receive digital devices and internet access, thanks to a new initiative by the Scottish Government. The government has announced a £10 million investment in 2025/26 to provide devices, internet access, and the necessary skills for Scotland’s most disadvantaged households. The Scottish Government’s commitment comes in response…

Perthshire MP Pete Wishart has expressed his disappointment over the apparent loss of £5 million allocated for Perth city projects in the recent budget announcement. Wishart has urgently called upon Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reconsider the decision to withdraw the funding, which was initially awarded to Perth and Kinross Council in March. The £5 million…

Body of Missing Artist Sarah Cunningham Found After Tragic Final Hours The search for Sarah Cunningham, a talented artist who went missing in the early hours of Saturday, has come to a heartbreaking conclusion with the discovery of a body. Sarah, 31, was last seen at around 3 am on Jamestown Road in Camden, North…