Serial offender Patrick Boyle, 35, caught via DNA after an Airdrie office break-in last April. He faces sentencing in April. Coatbridge Thief Caught After Cutting Himself During Office Robbery Hey, listen to this story! A guy broke into an office. He’s a repeat offender, apparently. He left blood at the scene after cutting himself. This…
Serial offender Patrick Boyle, 35, caught via DNA after an Airdrie office break-in last April. He faces sentencing in April. Coatbridge Thief Caught After Cutting Himself During Office Robbery Hey, listen to this story! A guy broke into an office. He’s a repeat offender, apparently. He left blood at the scene after cutting himself. This…
A £4.5m grant could transform Glasgow’s Meat Market sheds into a sports and events hub, featuring enterprise and leisure facilities. Glasgow Meat Market Revamp Plan Set for a Substantial £4.5m Boost Glasgow might get a new sports and events spot. Old Meat Market sheds could become something cool. A £4.5m grant may help make it…
Compromise may be reached on controversial social care charges in East Renfrewshire after much opposition. East Renfrewshire Social Care Charge Compromise Now Seems Possible East Renfrewshire might compromise on social care charges. New fees could start in July for some care. The fee is £20 per hour for non-residential care. This change passed in the…
Residents learned their building was safe via an article, not directly. They have been unable to return home for a year. Edinburgh Residents Learn of Home’s Safety Online After Year-Long Ban Edinburgh folks still can’t return home after a fire that happened nearly a year ago. They say an article gave them key updates they…
Edinburgh may ban fireworks citywide after 2024’s trial zones. A public survey is planned, pending council and government approval. Edinburgh Considers City Wide Fireworks Ban for Bonfire Night 2025 Edinburgh might ban fireworks citywide for Bonfire Night 2025. This follows 2024’s trial of firework control zones. These zones aimed to cut down firework use in…
Couple honors daughter lost at 24 weeks with a room at University Hospital Wishaw for bereaved parents, named Coorie Inn. Coatbridge Couple Creates Hospital Room After Baby Daughter’s Loss A couple made a room for grieving parents. Their baby, Lilly, was born too early, and she lived only a few hours in 2014. Greg and…
Council tax in East Renfrewshire may increase by 8% to address a £7m budget shortfall and protect key services. East Renfrewshire Council Tax Rise Proposed to Tackle £7 Million Gap East Renfrewshire’s council tax might rise by 8%. This increase helps close a £7 million spending gap. The council will decide on the 2025/26 budget…
Midlothian Council raises council tax by 10% to balance budget, despite receiving UK and Scottish Government funds. Midlothian Council Tax Increase: 10% Rise Despite Service Improvements Midlothian Council will increase council tax by 10%. The council leader says they are delivering more services. Kelly Parry said they got funds from the UK and Scottish Governments,…
Families in Edinburgh face eviction. The Ministry of Defence claims their homes are “surplus to requirement” at Dreghorn estate. Edinburgh Families Face Eviction as Homes Deemed Surplus Hey, guess what’s happening in Lochend? Forty-seven families might lose their homes. The Ministry of Defence wants them out. It’s happening at the Dreghorn estate. The Defence Infrastructure…