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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…

Children and families in Motherwell recently gathered to celebrate the grand opening of a new steelworks-themed play area located on Roman Road. The play area, designed to honour Motherwell’s steelworks history, was inaugurated by Cathedral Primary School student, Cerys Lambert, whose winning design from the “Design-a-Sign” competition is now proudly displayed at the park’s entrance.…

Flambards Theme Park in Cornwall, a popular UK theme park with almost 50 years of operation, has announced its sudden and permanent closure. The announcement was made on social media, citing rising costs and a decline in visitor numbers as the primary reasons for the closure. The park expressed regret over the decision, acknowledging the…

Gig-goer from Airdrie Among Fans Targeted by Mobile Phone Thieves at Hydro Concert A concert-goer from Airdrie was one of many individuals who fell victim to mobile phone theft at the recent Sum 41 concert at the OVO Hydro. Adrian Baker, a 27-year-old resident of Clarkston, had his £800 Google device stolen from his pocket…