Police in Edinburgh and Lothians seized £395,000 in drugs YTD. Raids targeted cannabis farms across central Scotland. Edinburgh and Lothians See £395,000 Drug Seizure in Early 2025 Police seized £395,000 of drugs in raids across Edinburgh and West Lothian. Two men were arrested in January, connecting the arrests to cannabis farms that existed from 2022…
Explore Craigshill’s origins as Livingston’s first area, built in the 1960s to alleviate overcrowding in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Livingston Scotland A Town Built as City of the Future in the 1970s Old photos show Craigshill in the 1970s and 80s. This West Lothian town looks interesting back then. Craigshill was Livingston’s first part. They built…
Locals protest a large dome covering tennis courts, calling it noisy and visually unappealing after government approval. Edinburgh Residents Angered by Government Approved ‘Horrendous’ Dome People are angry about a big dome in Edinburgh. This dome covers tennis courts at a sports club, and neighbors call it an “enormous zit.” They think it looks like…
TikTok channel labels Edinburgh areas “dodgy,” sparking debate. Residents defend their communities’ true character. Edinburgh Neighborhoods Labeled “Dodgy” by TikTok Channel Cause Uproar A TikTok channel about Edinburgh made a list that supposedly shows “dodgiest places.” You should not take this list too seriously, though, as these areas have very welcoming communities. Moredun is on…
Scottish police seize over £3.4 million worth of cannabis in early 2025 across sixteen raids, targeting organized crime. Cannabis Worth £3.4 Million Seized Across Scotland This Year Hey, guess what I just read? Police in Scotland seized a lot of cannabis. They took over £3 million worth since 2025 started. Criminals are growing it in…
Jay Lamb faces eviction from her Leith flat due to £14k rent arrears and a mice infestation, raising concerns for her children. Mum Faces Eviction Over Rent Debt Amid Mice Infestation Concerns Jay Lamb, a young mom, is facing potential homelessness due to £14,000 in unpaid rent. She resides in a supported flat in Leith,…
Engineer John Watt sues St James Quarter’s managers, Savills, alleging unfair dismissal and safety issues after raising concerns. Edinburgh St James Quarter Worker Claims Bonus Then Dismissal A former engineer is suing St James Quarter’s managers. John Watt claims he was unfairly dismissed from Savills. He alleges “fraud” and safety issues happened there. Watt said…
Jay Lamb, 21, fears eviction from her Leith flat due to £14k rent debt, compounded by mice and benefit issues. Edinburgh Mum Faces Eviction From Mice Infested Flat Over Rent Debt Jay Lamb, 21, might lose her home. She owes over £14,000 in rent. Jay lives in a supported flat in Leith. She has lived…
Welsh councils may add to tourist taxes from 2027. This surprises tourism leaders who fear the impact on prices and visitors. Wales Councils Could Add Premiums to Tourist Tax Starting in 2027 Wales will let councils add to tourist taxes. These taxes start in 2027. Some tourism leaders didn’t know about this, and they are…
Greater Glasgow sees £575k in drugs seized as part of a larger £3M Scotland-wide operation targeting cannabis farms in 2025. Glasgow Police Seize £575K in Drugs Amid 2025 Crackdown Police seized drugs worth £575,000 in Greater Glasgow. Across Scotland, the total is over £3 million in 2025 so far. Sixteen raids happened countrywide. Cops found…