East Lothian receives increased grants but remains near the bottom for per-person funding compared to other Scottish councils. East Lothian Funding Lags Despite Grant Increase in Scotland East Lothian will get less funding per person compared to most Scottish councils next year, although they will receive extra grants. The SPICe report indicated councils receive more…
Aberdeen enforces £80 fines for littering and dog fouling starting February 12th with help from National Enforcement Solutions. Aberdeen Pet Owners Face £80 Fines in Litter and Dog Fouling Crackdown Hey, guess what’s happening in Aberdeen? The city council is serious about keeping things clean. They want people to bin litter and dog poop. You…
A year after the tragic death of Jessica Rennie, 10, at an Aberdeen pool, the investigation remains active. Aberdeen Schoolgirl Death Probe Ongoing One Year After Tragedy Hey, remember that sad thing that happened last year? A girl died at a pool. It was in Aberdeen. This ten-year-old girl, Jessica Rennie, drowned. It happened at…
Aberdeen hires private wardens to issue £80 fines for dog fouling and littering, a first for Scotland. Aberdeen Fights Dog Fouling with Private Wardens, £80 On-the-Spot Fines Aberdeen is using a company for littering fines. They are also targeting folks who do not clean up dog mess. This is supposedly the first time in Scotland.…
Figures reveal Aberdeen has the most social housing mould and damp complaints in Scotland, raising concerns about housing conditions. Aberdeen Sees Highest Mould Damp Social Housing Complaints in Scotland Hey, guess what I just read? Scotland has social housing issues. People are complaining about dampness and mold. Since the SNP took power, complaints are high.…
Aberdeen considers a tourist tax to boost its economy. Council approves consultation on the visitor levy for overnight stays. Aberdeen Council to Discuss Tourist Tax After Consultation Approval Aberdeen plans a tourist tax. This tax might help improve the city and would target the visitor economy. The city council approved a public vote concerning the…
ScotRail fares increasing 3.8% in April. See the predicted cost for Aberdeen routes to Glasgow, Edinburgh, and more. Aberdeen Train Ticket Prices Update Following ScotRail Fare Increase Hey, I have some news about train fares in Aberdeen. They are going up again starting in April. The Scottish Government said they will increase them by 3.8%.…
ScotRail fares in Glasgow increase April 1. Key routes detailed with peak and off-peak prices. Season ticket discount remains. Glasgow ScotRail Fare Increase New Ticket Prices on Busiest Routes ScotRail tickets cost more starting in April. This means train travel will be more expensive. The government says they kept the increase small. They want train…
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, missing since January 7, were found dead in the River Dee, Aberdeen. No suspicious circumstances. Missing Aberdeen Sisters Found Dead in River Dee Confirmed by Police Hey, did you hear about the Huszti twins? It’s really sad news from Aberdeen. Police confirmed they found Eliza and Henrietta. Sadly, they both passed…
Historic, haunted Aberdeen pub, The Old King’s Highway, opens for rental. Could you handle this unique opportunity? Aberdeen Haunted Pub The Old King’s Highway Now on the Market Hey, guess what’s up in Aberdeen! That super haunted pub is for rent. It’s called The Old King’s Highway, and it’s right in the city center on…