Share your views on Aberdeenshire’s 2025 Development Plan. Feedback helps shape the region’s future. Aberdeenshire Residents Asked to Shape Region’s Future Development People in Aberdeenshire should share their thoughts on the 2025 Development Plan Scheme. The plan shows how the area’s development plan will be made. The Council posted a draft of the plan online…
Falkirk Council postponed its plan to cut free transport to Gaelic schools. Meeting requested by Bòrd na Gàidhlig. Falkirk Council Delays Gaelic School Transport Cutback Plans Falkirk Council planned cutbacks involving free rides to Gaelic schools. The council was to discuss this at a meeting, but they pulled the item from the agenda. Kenneth Lawrie…
Crew members were not wearing flotation devices when the Njord capsized off Peterhead, leading to a tragic death. Crew Died Off Peterhead Coast Without Flotation Devices Hey, I read something sad. A fishing boat, the Njord, capsized. This happened off Scotland, near Aberdeenshire. Sadly, one crew member died. The boat capsized in March 2022. It…
A year after the tragic death of Jessica Rennie, 10, at an Aberdeen pool, the investigation remains active. Aberdeen Schoolgirl Death Probe Ongoing One Year After Tragedy Hey, remember that sad thing that happened last year? A girl died at a pool. It was in Aberdeen. This ten-year-old girl, Jessica Rennie, drowned. It happened at…
Ryan O’Donnell, 37, jailed for 44 months after police found explosives and child abuse images at his Edinburgh home. Edinburgh Man’s Photo Released After Explosives and Child Images Case Ryan O’Donnell, 37, from Edinburgh, got prison time. He received 44 months for explosives and child images. The High Court in Edinburgh sentenced him on February…
A hotel night manager in Scotland misused a guest’s credit card to buy train tickets, leading to his arrest and jail sentence. Scots Hotel Manager Jailed for Credit Card Train Ticket Fraud A hotel manager in Scotland went to jail. His name is Blessing Bere, age 49. He used a guest’s credit card and bought…
Parking fees in Edinburgh may surge, with city center spots potentially hitting £9 hourly under a new budget proposal. Edinburgh Parking Charge Increase: City Centre Could Reach £9 Per Hour Edinburgh parking fees might increase soon. Some city center spots could cost £9 hourly. This is part of a new budget plan. Council members will…
Fishing trawler Njord capsized off Peterhead, Scotland. Crew not wearing life jackets. One fatality. Investigation reveals key failings. Trawler Capsizes Off Scotland Crew Without Life Jackets One Dead A fishing boat sunk off the coast of Scotland. Sadly, one crew member died. The report says eight crewmen did not wear life jackets. Pictures show the…
Ryan O’Donnell, 37, jailed after explosives and child abuse images found in his Edinburgh home. Edinburgh Man Jailed: Explosives and Child Abuse Images Discovered A man got jail time in Edinburgh. His name is Ryan O’Donnell, age 37. Police found explosives and child abuse images at his place. He kept chemicals at his flat and…
Falkirk councillors rejected a plan for new homes due to road safety fears raised by residents and the council’s roads team. Falkirk Housing Plan Rejected Due To Road Safety Concerns Falkirk councillors stopped a housing plan. It involved building four houses. Neighbours worried about road safety. The houses would be south of Hillcrest Square. Access…