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Last few days to donate to Hamilton Advertiser toy appeal
Donations for the Hamilton Advertiser toy appeal are still open until December 9th, and the community is rallying together to ensure as many families as possible have gifts under the tree this Christmas. With only a few days left, generous readers, locals, and businesses are urged to contribute toys, games, books, and vouchers to spread…
Cleaning expert shares 55p ‘magic’ product that removes grout mould ‘overnight’
A cleaning expert has shared a cost-effective ‘magic’ product that can effectively remove grout mould overnight, revolutionising the way people tackle bathroom cleaning. Craig Phillips from Bathroom Mountain has revealed a simple yet powerful cleaning hack that requires only two household items: cotton wool and bleach. This solution, costing just 55p, proves that expensive products…
Scots seaside town unites to clean up 1000kg of litter from beaches this year
Residents of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire have come together to tackle the issue of litter on their local beaches, with more than 1000 kilograms of waste being removed this year. The community has been actively involved in monthly beach cleans organized by Plastic Free Stonehaven and Paws On Plastic since February. The success of these efforts…
Car wash venture for Whitletts Road in Ayr is approved
A new car wash venture has been given the green light for Whitletts Road in Ayr. The approval from the council allows for a change of use to a vacant piece of land at 169 Whitletts Road. This location has seen various planning applications over the years, with previous plans including a retail development with…
Dumfries and Galloway farmer fined nearly £8k for straightening river without permission
A farmer in Dumfries and Galloway has been fined nearly £8,000 for straightening a river without permission. Messrs McNeil Ltd, operating between Lochans and Portpatrick in the region, received a variable monetary penalty (VMP) from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) for their unauthorised actions, which were found to have a significant environmental impact. The…
Chris Hoy ‘overwhelmed’ as scores of men find cancer early after reading memoir
Sir Chris Hoy has expressed his gratitude and awe as his memoir has led to a significant number of men discovering prostate cancer early. The former Olympian champion shared on Instagram that he has been deeply moved by the outpouring of support since the release of his memoir last month. Many men who were inspired…
Green light for modern new home plan near Trump Turnberry
Greenlight Given for Contemporary New Home Proposal near Trump Turnberry A modern new home is set to replace a derelict stone-built property near the prestigious Trump Turnberry Hotel and golf resort in Ayrshire. The proposal, located on a plot of land at 2 Maidens Road just a few hundred yards south of the luxury resort,…
Horror fire kills 8-year-old after telling brother ‘your bike’s making a noise’
Tragedy struck in Birkenhead as a fatal house fire claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy named Luke Albiston-O’Donnell. Luke demonstrated incredible bravery and alertness by waking his siblings up and informing them about his brother’s electric bike making a suspicious noise before it burst into flames. The distressing incident unfolded on Keele Close in…
Over £1m in Scottish bank notes seized in Russian money laundering bust
In a significant crackdown on Russian money laundering, over £1 million in Scottish bank notes has been seized in a recent operation. The Ukrainian driver, Ruslan Kaziuk, was apprehended by Border Force officials at Dover with a staggering £2.1 million in cash, including a substantial amount in Scottish currency. Despite initially declaring only £500, further…
Staff and 999 crews praised following evacuation at Perthshire school
Staff and emergency crews have been praised for their swift response following an evacuation at Perth Academy in Perthshire. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, with two Scottish Fire and Rescue Service appliances dispatched to the school after a fire broke out in a disused storage area shortly after 2 pm. Perth and Kinross Council…