Major railway line closes weekends for vital work, impacting travel near Carlisle. West Coast Mainline: Weekend Closures for Essential Rail Upgrade Hey, so the West Coast Mainline will have issues. It impacts cross-border travel near Carlisle. Network Rail plans weekend engineering work this spring. They are upgrading signals, and track improvements are also scheduled. Work…
A man arriving from Mexico claimed ignorance after cocaine was discovered in his and his companion’s suitcases. Man at Edinburgh Airport Claims Sombreros Only Luggage, Cocaine Found Kristopher Purvis arrived at Edinburgh Airport on July 24th last year. He used the “Nothing to Declare” channel. A Border Force officer stopped him. Purvis, age 35, had…
A new proposal suggests opening public toilets in Edinburgh Leisure sites and other council venues due to shortages. Edinburgh Council Considers Opening Toilets in Public Venues Dan Heap, a councillor, proposed a toilet plan. He wants some public buildings to open their toilets. These buildings include Edinburgh Leisure sites and the EICC. Other council-owned places…
Glasgow house prices have dramatically increased, rising almost £50,000 in five years due to increased demand. Glasgow House Prices Soar Approaching £50000 Rise in Five Years Scottish property values rose a lot recently. Over the last five years, they increased substantially. Average house prices grew by over a quarter. In January 2020, prices averaged £147,731.…
Tram tickets in Edinburgh will cost more starting April 6, due to increased operational costs. Edinburgh Tram Fares Increase Due to Rising Operation Costs Tram fares are changing for the first time since 2023. The new prices start on Sunday, April 6. A day ticket will cost £5.50 now, and other tickets will also see…
Tram and bus fares in Edinburgh will increase to combat rising operating costs and fund future improvements. Edinburgh Tram and Lothian Bus Fares to Increase Soon Edinburgh’s tram fares are going up soon, sadly. The City of Edinburgh Council runs the trams. They operate them with Lothian Buses. Fare increases reflect higher operating costs. This…
M&S in Stockbridge bans dogs after complaints, igniting debate. Locals react to the new policy change. Hygiene cited as a key concern. Edinburgh’s Stockbridge M&S Dog Ban Sparks Heated Debate Among Locals The store received complaints about dogs inside. M&S opened the Stockbridge food outlet in July 2024. The store used to allow customers to…
Scotland considers letting local areas tax cruise ships after a surge in visitors. Consultation open until May 30th. Cruise Ship Tax Proposed for Scrabster and Other Scottish Ports Hey, guess what I was reading about? They might tax cruise ships in Scotland. The Scottish government is asking for opinions. It would let local areas decide…
Study explores extending rail from Tweedbank to Carlisle, boosting the local economy and connecting communities. Borders Railway Extension Feasibility Study Gets Green Light The UK will provide up to £5m for a rail study. Scotland will match this funding amount. They will assess extending the Borders Railway. They will also appoint a project manager. This…
Swinney warns of sextortion’s evil fallout after an 8-year-old was targeted. He highlights Dowey’s case and urges UK regulation. Swinney Condemns Sextortion After 8-Year-Old Targeted Online Swinney spoke to journalists. He said that sextortion is evil. This issue has terrible fallout. He believes UK regulation is essential. He thinks the UK is helping. It risks…