A 19-year-old appeared in court, charged with murdering his 64-year-old father in Arbroath. He entered no plea and was jailed. Son in Court Accused of Father Murder in Scottish Town Arbroath A teenager went to court Friday. He faced a charge of murdering his father in Arbroath. Croc Nicoll, who is 19, entered no plea.…
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…
Edinburgh is urged to negotiate funding directly with Holyrood, believing it could secure a better deal than through Cosla. Edinburgh Council Urged to Seek Direct Funding Talks with Holyrood Edinburgh might leave a council group. This group, Cosla, negotiates funding with the government. A council member thinks Edinburgh could get more money alone. Currently, Edinburgh…
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…
Opposition groups propose council tax increase and ending free tram travel in Edinburgh budget alternatives. Edinburgh Budget Opposition Propose Tax Hike End Free Trams Edinburgh Council faces a budget decision this Thursday. Opposition groups suggest changes to Labour’s plan. No single party holds a majority in the council. Groups must agree on a final budget…
Teens in balaclavas crashed a car in Barrhead, flipping it onto its roof after hitting parked vehicles. They then fled the scene. Barrhead Teens in Balaclavas Crash Car Flipped on Roof Parked Cars Hey, guess what happened in Barrhead? Teens wearing balaclavas caused some serious trouble. They crashed a car on Oakbank Drive. It was…
A stolen car from Edinburgh was chased by police ending in Glasgow. The driver fled after the car was stopped on Alderman Road. Glasgow Police Chase Stolen Edinburgh Car Driver Flees After Stop Police chased a car in Glasgow last Thursday. The car was reportedly stolen. It happened on February 13. A police helicopter helped…
East Lothian receives increased grants but remains near the bottom for per-person funding compared to other Scottish councils. East Lothian Funding Lags Despite Grant Increase in Scotland East Lothian will get less funding per person compared to most Scottish councils next year, although they will receive extra grants. The SPICe report indicated councils receive more…
A Scots homeowner fears a large tree, felled by Storm Eowyn, poses a danger to her house after help was delayed. Scots Homeowner Fears Huge Tree Could Crush House After Storm A woman’s house faces a big problem. A large tree fell during Storm Eowyn, and now leans against her home. It could crash into…
Ian and Gayle, who met at an Asda in 2009, celebrate 16 years together this Valentine’s Day and are now married with a son. Bishopbriggs Couple Celebrate 16 Years After Asda Meeting Valentine’s A couple are celebrating sixteen years together now. They first met at the Asda store. Ian Fitzgerald met Gayle at the Bishopbriggs…