Edinburgh protestors rally before budget vote. Potential cuts threaten charities that support vulnerable citizens. Edinburgh Protesters Warn City Council Over Impending Budget Decisions Protesters gathered because of potential budget cuts. These cuts could harm vulnerable people, they said. Council members met to decide next year’s budget. Groups picketed outside Edinburgh City Chambers. The city council…
New Peterhead Academy to open in 2028 at Kinmundy Road. Dales Park, Meethill, and Anna Ritchie remain open after review. Peterhead Community Campus Development Set to Open in August 2028 The Peterhead Community Campus project moves forward. Councillors decided to invest in the new Peterhead Academy build, with the Kinmundy Road site expected to open…
Midlothian councillors are poised to approve a 10% council tax rise to address a significant budget shortfall. Midlothian Council Considers 10 Percent Council Tax Increase Midlothian might raise council tax by 10%. East Lothian did the same thing. Councillors will likely approve this increase next week. Budget papers already support the rise. Future increases are…
Scottish Borders Council approved a 10% council tax increase, defying government requests for smaller rises. Scottish Borders Council Approves Largest Council Tax Increase The Scottish Borders will raise council tax by 10%. They voted on it Thursday morning. A Band D property will pay £1,491, up from £1,356. The council expects to gain £7 million.…
A car hit two women outside a Dundee bakery. The two women were fortunately unharmed, and police are probing the incident. Car Ploughs Into Women Near Dundee Bakery Shocking Onlookers Okay, so check this out. A car hit two women in Dundee. It happened near Baynes bakery on Ballindean Road. The event occurred around 3…
North-east residents are urged to protect vulnerable adults from scams. Report concerns to Police Scotland for support. Aberdeen Residents Urged to Protect Vulnerable From Financial Crime Hey, listen up! People in the north-east need your help. Watch out for vulnerable adults at risk of scams. Police Scotland wants everyone to report concerns. This helps people…
Luxury Kelvinside Manor in Glasgow opens, offering specialized care and creating new jobs. Glasgow Care Home With Cinema Welcomes First Residents A new care home called Kelvinside Manor opened in Anniesland and has welcomed its first residents. It’s a luxury facility with nice features like a cinema, café, and salon. This new home offers 48…
Fife Council approves an 8.2% council tax rise despite government wishes to limit increases across Scotland. Fife Council Confirms 8.2 Percent Council Tax Increase in Scotland Fife Council will raise council tax by 8.2 percent. They voted on the budget and tax increase Thursday. The meeting started at 10 a.m. This increase goes against John…
Connor Whitelaw will honor his aunt who died of MND by trekking the West Highland Way, raising money for MND Scotland. Kirkintilloch Man to Trek 96 Miles for MND Scotland in Aunt’s Memory Connor Whitelaw is honoring his aunt. She died after bravely battling MND. He plans to walk the West Highland Way. Connor is…
A Scottish town was used in a huge cocaine smuggling plot 35 years ago. The mastermind, Julian Chisholm, remains at large. £100M Cocaine Ring: Columbians Flood UK Town, Ringleader Still on Run A quiet Scottish town hid a huge drug operation. It led to arrests, but the leader got away. A dealer planned to smuggle…