New report claims Scottish prison bosses ignore drug use for easier control of inmates through “zombification”. Report Scottish Jail Chiefs Ignore Prison Drugs, Favoring Control Hey, guess what I read? It’s about drug use in Scottish prisons. A new report says it’s pretty bad. Prison bosses might be ignoring the problem, the report suggests. It…
Lee Robb, jailed for heroin, posts TikToks boasting about his “cushy” prison life, using a smuggled phone to share pics and videos. Smuggler Boasts of Easy Jail Life on TikTok Using Smuggled Mobile A heroin smuggler is bragging online. He uses TikTok to boast about jail life, saying the Scottish system is “cushy.” Prison officials…
A survey reveals over 40% in Scotland desire increased council action on empty homes, particularly renters. Scots Want More Action on Empty Homes Says Survey A recent survey looked at empty homes in Scotland. Many people think councils could do more. The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) did the study. It found only 10% feel…
Many Scottish areas face council tax hikes. Over half of councils will meet to decide on increases this week. Scottish Council Tax Set to Rise in Multiple Areas This Week Last week, some Scottish councils increased taxes. Six councils raised the council tax. Three councils raised it by ten percent. One increased it by 8.2…
Many Scottish areas face council tax hikes. Over half of councils will meet to decide on increases this week. Scottish Council Tax Set to Rise in Multiple Areas This Week Last week, some Scottish councils increased taxes. Six councils raised the council tax. Three councils raised it by ten percent. One increased it by 8.2…
Historic Porth Nigwyl lifeboat station in Moelfre is set for auction. The sale sparks mixed reactions from the community. Anglesey Lifeboat Station Auction Sparks Debate Among Locals An old lifeboat station in North Wales is for sale. It is located on the Anglesey coast. The auction will happen next month. This Victorian building is a…
J24 Resourcing appeals after Derby Council rejected their children’s home plan. Residents cited police visits and disturbances. Derby Childrens Home Plan Faces Appeal Following Police Visit Denial A company wants to open a children’s home. It would be on Courtland Gardens in Derby. The city council said no to the plan. The company, J24 Resourcing,…
A 19 year old died after falling from scaffolding. He was exploring a roof in York city center. Teen Dies After Fall From Scaffolding While Climbing in York A teen tragically died after a fall. The accident happened at a construction site. It was located in North Yorkshire. Harry William Calam was just 19. He…
Derby City Council paid £71,000 in accident claims over five years, with successful payouts peaking in 2020 and 2021. Accident Claims Cost Derby Council £71,000 Over Five Years Derby City Council revealed accident claim payouts. They shared figures from the last five years. Initial payouts were high, but they’ve decreased recently. Since 2020, people made…
Private children’s homes increase in Derbyshire due to a lack of public options, raising local concerns. Derbyshire’s Children’s Homes Rise: Why the Surge in New Facilities? Houses in Derbyshire are often now children’s homes. Private companies run these due to a lack of public options. This rise causes worry for local people and drives councils…