Underwater team starts fresh search for Kevin McGuire, who vanished in Scotland in 1994 after leaving his home. New Search for Kevin McGuire, Missing Since 1994, to Launch in Scotland Hey, I read a story about a missing person. His name is Kevin McGuire. He disappeared over thirty years ago. An underwater search team will…
Firefighters responded to a gas leak and blaze, evacuating residents from North Kelvinside. Glasgow Firefighters Battle Gas Leak Blaze, Residents Evacuated Hey, so firefighters are putting out a fire. It’s happening in the west part of our city. People reported a gas leak earlier today to authorities. Police evacuated people from North Kelvinside. It was…
Locals decry the 7.5% council tax rise, one of the biggest in 20 years, calling it unsustainable amid cost of living concerns. Glasgow Residents Slam 7.5% Council Tax Hike as an Absolute Joke Glasgow’s council tax is going up. The increase is 7.5 percent, and some people call the rise an “absolute joke.” Locals say…
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…
Trains cancelled after landslide blocks tracks. Travel between Scotland and England faces delays. Landslide Blocks Tracks Causing Edinburgh Rail Service Disruptions Trains to and from London face problems. A landslide caused cancellations, affecting Scotland to England trains and impacting the West Coast Main Line. The disruption occurred between Carstairs and Lockerbie on Friday, February 21.…
Scots voice anger over council tax increases, the largest in 20 years, urging councils to prioritize essential services. Scots Slam Council Tax Hikes; Demand Focus on Local Priorities Now Scots are upset about rising council taxes. It is the biggest increase in 20 years. Councils raised rates at least 7.5 percent, despite John Swinney’s desire…
Glasgow launches a pilot scheme offering free transport to 1000 residents, exploring social, environmental, and economic impacts. Glasgow Free Transport Pilot Scheme to Select 1000 Participants Glasgow residents could get free transport. This will be Scotland’s first trial of its kind. Councillors approved £225,000 for this project and plan to offer free travel to 1,000…
Glasgow residents will see their council tax bills increase after the council approved its budget for 2025/26, rising by 7.5%. Glasgow Council Tax Set to Rise After Budget Agreement Glasgow households will pay more council tax. The average bill goes over £2000 yearly, starting in April. This is one of the largest increases in twenty…
Glasgow’s East End glasshouse, rebuilt for £1M, is underused. Vandalism and lack of facilities hinder its potential use. Glasgow East End Glasshouse Closed and Barely Used After £1 Million Rebuild A glasshouse in Glasgow’s East End isn’t used much. They spent about £1 million to fix it up. This was less than two years ago.…
Conmen using fake £20 notes are targeting shops around Glasgow and Lanarkshire, with businesses sharing warnings online. Fake Bank Note Scam Targets Glasgow and Lanarkshire Shops Two conmen are using fake £20 notes. They are targeting stores around Glasgow. The two men tried this at a Hamilton shop called “What Everyone Wants.” Staff shared their…