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A Lanarkshire student has landed a role in the Christmas pantomime ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ at the Platform Theatre in Glasgow. Taylor McInnes, a 20-year-old second-year HND Musical Theatre student at Glasgow Kelvin College, will be part of the ensemble cast playing the spirits of the ‘Northern Lights’ in the festive production. Excited about this opportunity, Taylor expressed…

In Edinburgh, a police officer is currently in the hospital after reportedly being attacked by a dog. The incident occurred in the Willowbrae area of the city, prompting riot police to respond following reports of a woman also being attacked by the same dog around 9.10am on Tuesday, December 3. Upon arrival at the scene,…

Stirling’s Tolbooth Venue to Host Tribute Gigs for Late Frightened Rabbit Frontman Former Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison is set to be honoured with two sold-out tribute gigs in Stirling. The indie rock band’s music and the enduring legacy of their lead vocalist will be celebrated at the city’s Tolbooth. Scheduled for Friday and Saturday,…

South Korea has declared martial law amid fears of a potential new attack from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. President Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement during a televised briefing, emphasising the need to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” This step comes as tensions between the two Koreas have been…

West Lothian High School Implements Phone Ban for Classrooms Linlithgow Academy in West Lothian, Scotland, has taken a bold step by banning the use of mobile phones in classrooms. The decision, which has been in effect since the spring, has received overwhelming support from parents and staff. Headteacher Grant Abbot shared during a recent meeting…

A woman has caused quite the stir on social media after sharing a controversial driving technique she uses to navigate roundabouts and avoid traffic jams. Ryoko Attwell revealed her strategy on the Dull Men’s Club Facebook group, describing how she avoids long queues at roundabouts by taking an alternative lane and performing a “slingshot” manoeuvre.…

Plans have been submitted to introduce parking charges at Loch Lomond Shores, a popular tourist attraction situated on the banks of Loch Lomond. The management of the shopping centre has applied for permission to implement changes in their car parks to incorporate parking fees starting from Spring next year. The decision to introduce parking charges…

An Aberdeen-based plumbing, heating, and sewerage company has gained widespread attention online after a photo of one of its vans with a hilarious license plate went viral on Reddit. The van belongs to Drain Surgeon, a local independent business established in 2014, known for its excellent sense of humour. The van’s unique Scottish number plate,…

NHS Dumfries and Galloway Faces Financial Constraints, Limits Flexibility Health service finances in Dumfries and Galloway are under severe strain, with little to no room for manoeuvre in dealing with new challenges. The finance director, Katy Kerr, has issued a stark warning, stating that there is a “greater risk in our financial position than I…

South Lanarkshire residents will experience changes to their bin collections over the upcoming Christmas period, as announced by South Lanarkshire Council. Bin collections will not occur on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year’s Day. This means that residents with normal bin days from Wednesday to Friday are advised to put out their rubbish two…