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Plans have been unveiled to transform the abandoned West End Bar in Stirling city centre into student accommodation, with a four-storey complex set to replace the derelict pub. PCM Property Investment Ltd has submitted an application to Stirling Council planners to demolish the former pub along with dilapidated residential units on its upper floor. According…

Loch Lomond Shores bosses have submitted plans to introduce parking charges for visitors at the popular shopping centre located on the banks of Loch Lomond. The planning application aims to implement changes to the car parks to allow for the introduction of parking fees starting in early Spring 2025. The decision to charge for parking…

Falkirk Council is pushing for increased funding to maintain the roads in the area after a recent survey identified roads as the most valued service by the public. According to a report presented to Falkirk Council’s Scrutiny Committee, it will require nearly £8 million annually to upkeep the 325 km of roads in the district.…

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…