Scotland will release prisoners early to ease crowding in a staged plan, with releases spanning over the next six weeks. Scotland to Free Hundreds of Prisoners Early Over Next Six Weeks Scotland will release prisoners early to ease crowding. Hundreds of prisoners will go free within six weeks, starting soon, as John Swinney wants more…
Police Scotland reports over 3,000 child sex abuse crimes in five years, spotlighting dangers of online platforms. Child Sex Abuse Cases Exceed 3,000 in Scotland Over Five Years Police in Scotland recorded many crimes against kids. These crimes involved child sexual abuse images. Over 3,000 incidents happened in just five years. The government shared this…
A family endured five months without proper heating and hot water after a dodgy boiler install left kids in the cold. Glasgow Family Endures Months Without Heating Due to Botched Boiler Job A gas engineer left two children without proper heating, leaving the family without hot water for five months. Shazad Ali hired Matthew Henvey,…
Police Scotland recorded almost 3,500 child sex abuse images in five years. Crimes are rising, with many on Snapchat and Meta platforms. Child Sex Abuse Images Records Near 3,500 by Scotland Police in 5 Years Police Scotland found many child abuse images. They recorded almost 3,500 over five years. Since 2019, there were 3,419 crimes.…
Glen Etive, Scotland considers an alcohol ban due to increased waste and disrespectful behavior from party campsite tourists. Alcohol Ban Looms for Glen Etive? Party Campsites Spark Tourist Issues Overtourism hurts beautiful places. Lots of travelers go to popular spots. Cheap flights and social media make it worse. The Scottish Highlands might add a tourist…
An abandoned 19th-century mansion near Edinburgh is set to be transformed into ten luxury homes. Approval is recommended. Edinburgh Mansion Transformation Luxury Homes to Rise from Ruins They want to make new homes from an old building near Edinburgh on Gogarmuir Road. The building was once Kirkland House, and people first suggested this back in…
Two men appeared in court after a 56-year-old man was found dead in a flat near Falkirk. Police are investigating. Two Men in Court After Man Dies Near Falkirk, Scotland Two men went to court recently after a man died in a flat near Falkirk, Scotland. Graham Bell, age 29, is from Falkirk, and William…
A West Lothian mother advocates for increased specialist nursery spots amid potential nursery closures in the area. West Lothian Mum Urges More Specialist Nursery Places for Children A mom in West Lothian wants more help for kids. Local leaders might close nine nurseries soon. The authority said this on February 10. They plan to close…
Workers strike over pay, impacting vital services. Unions cite CEO pay and low offers as key grievances. Scottish Water Staff Strike Threatens Flood Defences Amid Pay Dispute Hey, listen to this about Scottish Water. Workers voted to strike because of a pay dispute. It could weaken flood defenses. Three trade unions are involved, representing hundreds…
Wales to introduce tourist tax in 2027, sparking worry among tourism leaders about deterring visitors through added costs. Welsh Tourism Faces New Local Tax Rules Causing Industry Concerns Wales will permit local tourist taxes beginning in 2027. Councils can add extra charges, surprising tourism leaders. Some worry it will scare away visitors. The base tax…