Crime stats show a drop, but a former officer suggests many calls go unanswered. Could this skew the real numbers? Scottish Crime Rate Drop Questioned: Are Calls Being Missed by Police? A former police officer says crime reports are down. He claims people can’t reach the non-emergency number. Martin Gallagher thinks crime isn’t fully reported.…
A Footasylum supervisor in Glasgow orchestrated a £30k theft that led to store closure and job losses. Glasgow Supervisor’s Dishonesty Shut Down Clothes Shop After £30k Scam A supervisor ran a theft scam. It cost a store its business. Tyreece McDonald was 24 years old and worked at a Footasylum store in Glasgow. He was…
Falkirk nursery owners fear closures and job losses due to possible council funding cuts for private places. Falkirk Nursery Cuts Threaten Closures and Job Losses, Owners Warn Falkirk Council might cut nursery funding. They plan to reduce private nursery places by 150. This worries nursery owners. They fear job losses or closures. Parents might struggle…
A man received a death sentence in Nigeria for setting his wife on fire, resulting in her death and her brother’s. Man Gets Death for Setting Wife on Fire in Nigeria Due to Jealousy A man received a death sentence for murdering his wife. He set her on fire in Nigeria. Chinyere Ogudoro, 46, and…
A man is arrested in Mombasa after a Scottish businessman was found dead in a sack in a forest near Nairobi. A man is arrested in Mombasa after a Scottish businessman was found dead in a sack in a forest near Nairobi. Suspect Arrested After Scots Businessman Found Dead in Kenya Suspect Arrested After Scots…
Council chief executives may receive a £19k salary increase while residents face tax rises and service cuts. Council Chiefs Could Get £19k Pay Rise Amid Tax Hikes and Cuts Local government leaders might get a big salary increase. They could receive £19,000 more per year, despite council tax going up and services being cut. Council…
Council tax is rising across Scotland! Twenty-five councils approved it, and seven more will make final decisions this week. Scottish Council Tax: Many Areas Confirm Rate Hikes This Week Many Scottish areas will see higher council tax. Twenty-five councils already approved increases. Only seven councils still need to decide. East Lothian announced their rise two…
The price of the Inverkip site linked to Margaret Fleming’s murder has dropped after failing to sell. Developers hope new homes can remove stigma. Margaret Fleming Murder Plot Price Slashed After Sales Fail Margaret Fleming, aged 19, lived in Seacroft. The bungalow sat near the River Clyde. It was in Inverkip, Renfrewshire. Her carers kept…
Council chief executives could see a £19,000 pay raise during tax hikes and service cuts, sparking controversy. Council Bosses Face Massive Salary Increase Amid Taxpayer Burden A document leaked showing council bosses might get raises up to 12%. Council leaders could get a £19,000 raise as council taxes rise a lot, and services are being…
Unicorn statues near Edinburgh Castle get a makeover, with new horns just in time for National Unicorn Day. Edinburgh Unicorn Statues to be Repaired for National Unicorn Day Edinburgh has unicorn statues. They stand near Edinburgh Castle, decorating the Scotch Whisky Experience. These statues date back to the 1800s. The unicorn horns went missing. The…