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The search for a missing Scottish teenager, Aleksandr Benga, who disappeared over two weeks ago in freezing -9°C conditions, has been called off. The 16-year-old was last seen near the water wheel on the grounds of Lews Castle in Stornoway, Lewis, at around 8:45 am on Monday, November 18. Following his disappearance, police issued an…

First Minister John Swinney has made a bold move in his first Budget as leader, marking a positive turn for the SNP Government. After a period of turmoil and internal conflicts, the Budget signals a revival of the Government’s effectiveness. Swinney has shifted the focus to critical issues that resonate with the public, discarding niche…

Emergency services responded to a distress call at around 2:30pm on Wednesday in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, where a fire had broken out on Stewarton Street. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed six fire appliances to the scene and are currently working to contain the blaze. One casualty has been taken care of by ambulance…

The end of the Scottish council tax freeze has been welcomed by the leader of Falkirk Council, as reported by the Daily Record. The decision not to freeze council tax this year allows local authorities the freedom to make their own choices. SNP council leader Cecil Meiklejohn cautiously welcomed the budget statement by SNP finance…

A Scottish baby is courageously battling cancer in the hospital. Conan McCormick, just six months old, was unexpectedly admitted to the hospital after a lump was discovered on his stomach, which turned out to be a neuroblastoma. Conan’s parents, Ellie and Jay, were overjoyed to welcome him into the world during the summer but were…

Emmerdale actor Michael Parr, known for his role as Ross Barton, recently faced a health scare that led to his hospitalisation after hallucinating for four days in a hotel room. The 38-year-old actor, who was still recovering from a back injury, was rushed to the hospital with suspected Legionnaires’ disease. Parr, who made a comeback…

The parent council at a primary school in Rutherglen was astounded by the overwhelming response to their annual Christmas fair fundraiser. Hundreds of people from the local community gathered at Calderwood Primary on Buchanan Drive on Saturday, November 30, forming long queues to participate in the festive event. Adding to the joyous occasion, Santa made…

Former chair of BBC Children In Need, Rosie Millard, has made headlines by claiming she was “thrown under the bus” over her concerns regarding grants given to a LGBT youth charity. Millard resigned from her position in November, citing a lack of support from the board after urging the charity to cease funding LGBT Youth…

West Dunbartonshire Council is gearing up to tackle the impending icy winter weather as its staff members are on standby round the clock. The council has recently replenished its salt supplies and is ready to take on the challenges that the cold season may bring. The council’s teams have already sprung into action in response…

Sistema’s Big Noise project receives generous support in Scottish Government’s draft budget Sistema Scotland’s Big Noise project, a charity initiative aimed at addressing child poverty in six Scottish communities, is set to benefit from a substantial funding boost of over £2.6 million as part of the Scottish Government’s draft budget spending plans. The Big Noise…