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Scots man’s boat attacked in Shetland by endangered skate that left tooth behind
A Scottish man’s leisurely boat trip off the coast of Shetland turned into a thrilling encounter when his boat was attacked by an endangered skate, leaving a tooth embedded in the vessel. Paul Hutchison, 41, was fishing and enjoying the scenery near Muckle Roe, Shetland, when he noticed splashing behind him. Initially mistaking it for…
M8 slip-road at West Lothian to be shut for nine days
The M8 Slip-road in West Lothian is scheduled to close for a period of nine days, starting from 9 pm on Thursday, December 5. This closure is part of an ongoing major project aimed at refurbishing the bridge that carries the motorway slip-road over the A899. The eastbound off-slip at M8 Junction 3 Livingston will…
‘I washed my artificial Christmas tree – and didn’t expect what I found’
A woman has shared why decided to give her artificial Christmas tree a good clean online – and revealed she was left stunned by what she found after sprucing it up. As the festive season approaches each year, many of us venture into our attics, lofts, garages, or other storage spaces to retrieve our artificial…
Martial law explained – how did the shock declaration spark chaos in South Korea?
South Korea descended into chaos as the president declared martial law to tackle “anti-state forces” on Tuesday, sparking protests and political turmoil. The surprising move, which lasted less than three hours, was swiftly overturned by politicians who stormed parliament and voted to lift martial law. The president’s enforcement of military rule has raised questions about…
Ocean’s Eleven actor dies as George Clooney leads tributes
Ocean’s Eleven actor Scott L. Schwartz has passed away at the age of 65, with George Clooney leading the tributes to the beloved actor. Schwartz, best known for his role as Bruiser in the Ocean’s franchise, died on November 26 due to congestive heart failure. His representative confirmed the news, describing Schwartz as a jolly,…
Two men and woman to stand trial over shooting of gangster Marc Webley outside Scots pub
Three individuals, Grant Hunter, Emma McVie, and Gary Robertson, are set to face trial for the shooting and murder of gangster Marc Webley outside a pub in Edinburgh. The incident took place on Hogmanay last year, resulting in the fatal shooting of Webley, who later succumbed to his injuries at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. The trio…
Plane passenger baffled by rude behaviour on flight – but his response is hilarious
A plane passenger was left bemused when he found the man in front of him had decided to get comfortable by leaning his right arm over the top of his chair, blocking his screen. The incident was shared on Twitter/X, complete with a photo of the inconsiderate passenger on his flight. The man had slung…
Everything you need to know about bin collections in Stirling over the festive period
Stirling Council has revealed the adjustments to bin collections that will be in place over the festive period, urging residents to recycle as much as possible. Bin collections in Stirling will not take place on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, or January 2. Residents can check the council’s online postcode finder for their…
Falkirk could lose £8 million in national insurance hike, council leader warns
Falkirk Faces £8 Million Loss Due to National Insurance Hike, Council Leader Sounds Alarm In a recent development, the SNP council leader has issued a stark warning that Falkirk Council could be staring at a financial loss of up to £8 million following the changes in National Insurance contributions introduced by the UK Government. The…
Dumfries and Galloway’s young people honoured at the DG Youth Awards
Dumfries and Galloway’s Young Talent Shines at DG Youth Awards The talents and achievements of young people in Dumfries and Galloway were celebrated at the annual DG Youth Awards at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries. The event kicked off with a lively cheerleading performance by Envy Cheerleading from Stranraer, followed by opening remarks from Ailsa McDairmant,…