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A young Scottish student, Dylan Stewart, had his world turned upside down when he woke up one day with a large lump on his neck, leading to a shock diagnosis of Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in October. The 21-year-old apprentice plumber from Barrhead shared his unexpected cancer journey, revealing that despite no other symptoms, the…

Santa Brings Festive Cheer to East Kilbride Shopping Centre’s Winter Wonderland Hundreds of children flocked to East Kilbride town centre over the weekend to give Santa a warm welcome as he arrived for the festive season. Santa landed in his sleigh at 10am and was escorted by his elves through the malls to his winter…

A frantic search was launched in the River Forth near Stirling after a bright orange kayak was spotted floating in the icy waters, sparking fears that someone may have fallen in. The member of the public who spotted the capsized kayak raised the alarm shortly before 3.10pm on Thursday, leading to an extensive search by…

Rutherglen MSP Criticises UK Labour Over New Winter Heating Payment for Elderly Rutherglen’s MSP has spoken out against the UK Labour Government following the recent announcement by the Scottish Government regarding a new winter heating payment for the elderly. Clare Haughey, the MSP for Rutherglen, condemned UK Labour, including Rutherglen’s Labour MP Michael Shanks, for…

Scientists at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, along with the Early Cancer Institute, have made a significant breakthrough in the early detection of lung cancer. They have developed a pioneering urine test that could potentially signal the first signs of lung cancer, allowing for early intervention and treatment. Currently, a…

A defibrillator that was vital for saving lives was stolen from outside a store in Perthshire, causing concern among local authorities and residents. The incident took place outside the SPAR store on Percy Street in Stanley, with the theft believed to have occurred at 1:30 am on a Sunday in late October. The defibrillator was…

Rising Perth Folk Star Returns to Fair City for Hometown Gigs Perth folk sensation, Beth Malcolm, is set to dazzle hometown audiences with performances of her new album at Perth Theatre at the end of January. The 27-year-old, a former Perth High School pupil, recently clinched the Scots Singer of the Year title at the…

Perth and Kinross Councillors Back 10% Council Tax Increase Perth and Kinross councillors have recently voted to support a financial plan that includes a 10% increase in council tax for the years 2025/26 and 2026/27, and a 6% increase in 2027/28. The decision, made on Wednesday, was met with both support and opposition from councillors.…

A special service is set to take place at Lockerbie’s Tundergarth Parish Church on December 21st to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the tragic act of terrorism that shook the world. The Dumfries and Galloway church, along with other iconic sites at Tundergarth, will host a community celebration of “remembrance and gratitude” in memory of…