Local libraries are saved from closure in Aberdeenshire after many community actions to secure funding. Aberdeenshire Libraries Saved as Community Groups Step In to Help Libraries in Aberdeenshire might stay open. Community groups are helping save them. The council wanted to close thirteen libraries. This happened back in November. People were not happy about it.…
A fallen tree, caused by Storm Eowyn, threatens a woman’s home in Scotland, prompting fears of collapse and property damage. Storm Eowyn: Huge Tree Threatens to Crush Scottish Woman’s Home A woman in Scotland has a huge problem. A large tree fell during a recent storm, and is now leaning against her house. The tree…
A Bellshill mom returned to her running car to find a man in the passenger seat attempting to steal it. Bellshill Mum Finds Thief in Car After Leaving Engine Running A Bellshill mom left her car running and went back inside briefly. When she returned, a man was in the passenger seat. The man was…
Edinburgh’s North Bridge will partially close for six weeks starting February 17 for essential road resurfacing and repairs. Edinburgh North Bridge Faces Partial Closure for Six Weeks of Repairs Edinburgh’s North Bridge is closing partly for repairs. The closure starts Monday, February 17 and will last about six weeks for “essential works”. Traffic can only…
Edinburgh residents will face rising costs for almost all council services, including burials and parking. Edinburgh Council Hikes Prices Across Services From Parking to Burials Edinburgh’s council considers raising many service fees. These changes impact cremations, parking, and more. The Labour administration included these costs in budget plans. Almost all services will likely cost more,…
A Glasgow man received a five-year ban from owning animals after repeatedly punching his elderly dog, Taz. Glasgow Man Banned From Owning Pets After Punching Elderly Dog A Glasgow man abused his dog, and he now faces consequences for his actions. Grzegorz Bieniek punched his dog, Taz, repeatedly. The court found him guilty of this…
A Glasgow man received a five-year ban from owning animals after repeatedly punching his elderly dog, Taz. Glasgow Man Banned From Owning Pets After Punching Elderly Dog A Glasgow man abused his dog, and he now faces consequences for his actions. Grzegorz Bieniek punched his dog, Taz, repeatedly. The court found him guilty of this…
Edinburgh considers raising resident permit fees by up to 6%. Visitor permits could also see a substantial increase. Edinburgh Resident Parking Permit Price Increase Proposed in New Budget Edinburgh parking permit costs might jump up soon. City councillors are thinking about it right now. Resident permits could rise by 3% to 6%. Visitor permits may…
Aberdeen enforces £80 fines for littering and dog fouling starting February 12th with help from National Enforcement Solutions. Aberdeen Pet Owners Face £80 Fines in Litter and Dog Fouling Crackdown Hey, guess what’s happening in Aberdeen? The city council is serious about keeping things clean. They want people to bin litter and dog poop. You…
Climate change extends growing season. Earlier weedkiller use is cheaper, despite being controversial. Midlothian May Increase Weed Killer Use Due to Climate Change Midlothian leaders might use weedkiller earlier. They cite climate change as the reason. They want to start in March, not June. This uses glyphosate on specific spots. Starting in March saves about…