Council tax is rising across Scotland! Twenty-five councils approved it, and seven more will make final decisions this week. Scottish Council Tax: Many Areas Confirm Rate Hikes This Week Many Scottish areas will see higher council tax. Twenty-five councils already approved increases. Only seven councils still need to decide. East Lothian announced their rise two…
Rising council tax in Scotland threatens to push families into poverty, with calls for debt reform and support. Council Tax Debt Risks Plunging Scots Families into Poverty A children’s charity, Aberlour, urges help for struggling families. They face rising council tax debt, the highest increases in 20 years. Aberlour wants reform in how authorities collect…
Jamie George made almost £1M selling dangerous fat-burning pills. He operated out of his shed and endangered lives. Gym Boss Earned £1M Selling Fat Burning Pills Made In Shed Jamie George ran a manufacturing operation in his shed in Falkirk. He made fat-burning pills there, risking lives and amassing almost a million pounds from his…
Falkirk Council considers a tax rise up to 20 percent, plus fee increases & service cuts, to tackle a large budget shortfall. Falkirk Council Tax Could Rise Up To 20 Percent To Balance Budget Falkirk Council might raise council tax a lot. The rise could be as high as 20 percent. Other fees will likely…
Martha’s Pantry, aiding 129 families, may close as Falkirk Council plans to shut its building in April. Falkirk Food Pantry Faces Closure Due to Council Building Shutdown A food pantry in Falkirk might close soon. Martha’s Pantry helps over 100 families. Falkirk Council plans to shut its building in April. This could end the pantry’s…
Two men appeared in court after a 56-year-old man was found dead in a flat near Falkirk. Police are investigating. Two Men in Court After Man Dies Near Falkirk, Scotland Two men went to court recently after a man died in a flat near Falkirk, Scotland. Graham Bell, age 29, is from Falkirk, and William…
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…
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…
A teen was arrested in Falkirk after a police pursuit. A helicopter assisted. A girl was released. Teen Arrested After Police Chase and Manhunt Operation in Falkirk A teen got arrested after a chase with the police. Police Scotland’s helicopter helped find him. This happened in Falkirk on Thursday, February 13th. An eighteen-year-old ran off…
Falkirk considers a visitor tax possibly adding 5% to stays, aiming to raise £1M for visitor site improvements after consultation. Falkirk Council Backs Consultation on Tourist Tax Scheme Worth £1 Million Falkirk might add a tourist tax. It could bring in £1 million. The money would improve visitor spots. Council members agreed to consider a…