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…
Disabled youth in Scotland will receive £255.80. Payments start in late October, aiding with winter energy costs. Scotland: One-Off Payment for PIP and DLA Claimants Due Later in 2025 Scotland gave £235.70 to over 37,000 disabled youth. The payment helps with winter energy costs. It is for those under 19 receiving certain disability benefits. These…
Storm causes tree to lean against home. Roof damaged, resident fearful as Fife Council slow to act. Woman Terrified as Huge Tree Threatens Home after Storm Damage Chiara lives next door to a huge fir tree. She heard loud noises in the storm. Police warned she might need to leave. The tree fell and damaged…
A 4.75% pay increase for officers was agreed after formal arbitration following difficult negotiations with Police Scotland. Police Scotland Agrees on Pay Deal After Contentious Negotiations Police Scotland made a pay deal with officers, giving them a 4.75% raise after long and often difficult talks. The pay rise is for the year 2024/25 and was…
A man who filmed rat torture and neglected puppies is allowed to keep his dogs, sparking outrage. Man Who Filmed Rat Torture Allowed to Keep Dogs Despite Abuse Liam Fair mistreated animals. He starved puppies and filmed a rat torture video. He used this to train his dog to kill. A court allowed him to…