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A bereavement support charity has been credited with saving the life of a suicidal mother from Cambuslang who was struggling to cope with the death of both her parents. Wendy Chambers, a 44-year-old mum-of-one, tragically lost her dad Dougie Chambers and her mum Janice Milligan within a short span of 10 weeks in 2020 during…

Plans are in motion to transform a long-standing Stirling restaurant into a veterinary surgery, as the Hollybank in St Ninians, which has been catering to customers since 1991, has recently been put up for sale. An application has been submitted to the Stirling Council planners by W S Dunsire proposing to partially demolish, alter, extend,…

A car in Stirling was crushed under piles of rubble after a wall collapsed in Harvey Wynd, causing damage to multiple vehicles. The incident, suspected to be due to subsidence, occurred near historic Stirling Castle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. The section of the wall that collapsed is situated in front of…

A case of ‘Mad cow disease’, also known as BSE, has been uncovered on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, sparking an immediate investigation. The confirmation of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy in a cow has led to the implementation of precautionary movement restrictions affecting animals that came into contact with the infected cow. This standard…

A classic 1950s-style brainteaser has been baffling viewers with its 12 subtle errors that only the keenest eyes can spot. Brainteasers are not just a source of entertainment, but they also serve as an excellent mental exercise, aiding in cognitive functions and potentially preventing conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. The challenge in this particular brainteaser lies…

An outbreak of mad cow disease has been identified at a farm in Dumfries & Galloway, announced by the Scottish Government. The SNP ministers have implemented movement restrictions at the affected premises, covering animals that have had contact with the case. This specific case of atypical BSE is not considered a risk to public health,…

A man, Aren Pearson, is set to face trial for the alleged murder of his Canadian girlfriend, Claire Leveque, in Shetland. The incident is said to have taken place at a garage connected to a property in the Sandness area of Shetland on February 11, 2024. Pearson, 40, is accused of repeatedly striking Miss Leveque,…

The SNP’s series of papers advocating for Scottish independence has been terminated after a significant drop in public interest following the party’s recent general election defeat. The SNP government announced that only one final document will be released in the “Building A New Scotland” series due to the declining interest from the public. Critics opposing…

A Scottish father found himself £27,270 richer after a thrilling episode of Deal or No Deal on ITV, where his young son’s mystical prediction saved him from walking away with just 10p. James Fitzpatrick, a cleaner from Glasgow, was faced with the decision to take the banker’s offer when he had boxes containing £100,000, 10p,…

Debenhams Slashes Prices on Chunky Blankets in Cyber Week Sale Debenhams is offering a limited-time deal on their cosy and chic blankets that have been popularly dubbed as the ‘cosiest-looking’ blankets. These versatile blankets are perfect for blending into any decor and providing warmth on cold winter nights. As part of Debenhams’ Cyber Week sale,…