Edinburgh councillors fight to reclaim visitor levy VAT from the UK government to reinvest in the city. Edinburgh Visitor Levy Faces VAT Fight to Keep Cash Local Edinburgh wants visitor levy VAT back. Councillors voted to reclaim the tax money. The UK Treasury will take millions. This money comes from the city’s visitor levy. The…
Essential tram line maintenance means service disruption in central Edinburgh. Alternative travel options will be available. Edinburgh Trams Limited Service During City Centre Line Closure Edinburgh Trams told riders about upcoming work. This work means a section of the tram line will close. The closure starts early Friday, February 14. The line between West End…
A Scots woman’s death in France is a mystery. A friend denies the gangland theory. Key points only are highlighted. French Death Mystery Stumps Friend Gangland Theory Dismissed as Unlikely Andrew and Dawn Searle were found dead in France. A neighbor discovered them at their home. Police are investigating their “violent death.” A gangland hit…
Council tax may rise across Scotland. Glasgow, Edinburgh, and others are deciding on increases to balance budgets. Scottish Council Tax: Areas Facing Potential Increases Listed Local councils will vote on council tax soon. These changes will affect residents directly. The SNP thinks they gave enough money, and COSLA, the council group, agrees more than before.…
Only one person convicted under Scots XL Bully laws despite numerous reported attacks and incidents. XL Bully Laws in Scotland Yield Only One Conviction Amid Attacks Scotland made XL Bully ownership changes. You must have a permit for your dog now. Breeding and selling them is also illegal. One person got convicted for illegal ownership,…
Edinburgh woman hurt in latest attacks after XL Bully ban, raising law enforcement concerns. XL Bully Attacks Continue in Scotland Despite New Ownership Laws A year ago, Scotland made owning an XL Bully illegal. New laws banned breeding, selling, abandoning, and giving away these dogs. Owners needed an exemption to keep their pets. Only one…
Napier students make a film about Braid Bowling Club to boost membership and spotlight older community. Edinburgh Students Revitalise Hidden Bowling Club With Film Project Edinburgh students are helping a bowling club. The club is struggling, so they are telling its story. Seven students from Napier are making a film. It spotlights bowling and older…
Scotland’s XL Bully laws yield only one conviction despite reported dog attacks and breed restrictions. XL Bully Law: Scotland Sees One Conviction Amidst Dog Attack Surge Only one person got convicted for illegal XL Bully ownership. This happened in Scotland since the new laws started a year ago. The laws ban breeding, selling, and abandoning…
Andrew and Dawn Searle were discovered dead in Les Pesquies, France. Police suspect a possible murder. UK Couple Found Dead in France: Neighbors Devastated by Tragic News A family traveled to a French village. It’s near Toulouse, in southern France. Their loved ones were found dead there. Andrew Searle and his wife, Dawn, died tragically.…
North Lanarkshire considers raising council tax up to 11% to address a £14 million funding gap. Big Council Tax Rise of up to 11 Percent Considered in North Lanarkshire Hey, guess what’s happening with North Lanarkshire’s council tax? They might raise it a lot. We are talking up to 11%! This is to fix a…