Mountain rescue teams saved five climbers after two separate avalanches in the Cairngorms within three days. Cairngorms: Avalanches Prompt Rescue of Five Climbers in Three Days Hey, I have some news! Mountain rescuers saved five climbers in the Cairngorms. Two avalanches triggered by people happened there. This all occurred in just three days. The Cairngorm…
Falkirk Council leader hails £25M funding from John Swinney for Grangemouth’s sustainable industrial transition. Grangemouth Receives £25 Million Boost For Just Transition The Falkirk Council leader is happy about funding. John Swinney announced £25 million for Grangemouth. The money will help Grangemouth’s industrial complex and ensure sustainability in the area. Swinney said the job cuts…
Stuart McLaren, 30, who led police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car in 2021, died in HMP Glenochil. An inquiry will occur. Man involved in West Lothian car chase dies while serving jail term Stuart McLaren went to jail back in October 2021. He said he borrowed a car from a friend and…
Council considers funding free community events at Ross Bandstand, benefiting residents and local groups. Budget approval pending. Edinburgh’s Ross Bandstand Could Host Free Events for Residents The Ross Bandstand might get new events soon. Councillors may fund programs there, but some locals don’t agree with this plan. Edinburgh could spend £264,000 each year to help…
Glasgow considers raising council tax to boost local services like street repairs amidst budget talks. Glasgow Council Tax Rise What it Means for Your Wallet and City Services Glasgow’s council tax may increase in April. The council wants to invest more in local services, and they plan to fix potholes and clean streets better. The…
Armed police are searching Barking after a man was reportedly threatened with a firearm on Maybury Road. East London Gun Threat Prompts Armed Police Search in Barking Hey, something happened in East London. Armed police are looking around Barking right now. Someone reportedly threatened a man with a gun. This incident occurred on Maybury Road.…
Council seeks urgent government support for Grangemouth industries amid job loss concerns and plant closures. Falkirk Council Urges Immediate Action for Grangemouth Jobs Falkirk Council wants action for Grangemouth’s industries. The council leader wants help from top leaders. She addressed the Prime Minister, Starmer, and Swinney. Grangemouth faces immediate problems. The focus is on energy…
Police searched a North Shields house in the 23 year old cold case of Scott Clive, who disappeared from North Tyneside. Police Search House After Man Vanished 23 Years Ago Police searched a North Shields house. This relates to Scott Clive’s alleged murder. Scott, from Scotland, vanished 20 years ago. He was last seen in…
East Lothian Council approved a 10% Council Tax hike, exceeding inflation and setting a new precedent in Scotland. East Lothian Council First in Scotland to Approve 10% Tax Increase A Scottish council decided to raise Council Tax. East Lothian voted for a ten percent increase. This is higher than current inflation rates. The council, led…
Leith’s traffic changes, aimed at improving safety, are now permanent after a council vote, with minor adjustments planned. Edinburgh Makes Leith Low-Traffic Neighborhood Permanent After Trial Edinburgh made a traffic plan permanent. Leith had temporary road changes for over a year. They aimed to reduce traffic and improve walking. The council voted to keep the…