An Edinburgh man lost £250 in a banking app scam and is warning others in Scotland of the fraud. Banking App Scam: Edinburgh Victim Warns Others About Deceptive Scheme People in Glasgow and Edinburgh reported scam attempts. Someone asks for money, claiming they need help to get home because their bank card supposedly isn’t working.…
Chef Chris Loye, owner of “Flavour” on the Isle of Harris, is a Scottish Chef of the Year finalist. The winner is named in Glasgow. Chris Loye a Finalist for Prestigious Scottish Chef of the Year Title Chris Loye is a ScotHot chef finalist. He grew up near Benslie Village. Chris now lives away from…
Glasgow is trialing free public travel for 1000 people for nine weeks to assess the feasibility. Glasgow to Launch Free Public Transport Trial, a First for Scotland Glasgow will soon offer free transport. Councillors approved £225,000 for this, as the plan will provide free travel to 1000 people. This initiative is part of the city’s…
A 48-year-old man gets seven years for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in West Lothian and indefinite order. Sexual Predator Receives Seven Years and Lifelong Restriction A man, 48, received a long-term order and seven years in jail relating to sexual assault. The victim was a 12-year-old girl. It happened in West Lothian in September…
Two Glasgow newspapers team up for a series on the city’s future, examining its challenges and need for improvements. Herald and Glasgow Times Unite for Glasgow’s Future Series A new series called “The Future of Glasgow” starts Monday. Both papers will run it with a shared front page. The series uses interviews with Glasgow people…
William Campbell wins the inaugural McAllister Award, honoring Bill McAllister, to attend a Labour conference in Glasgow. Nairn Man Wins McAllister Award from Inverness and Nairn Labour Party A young man from Nairn won a new award. It honors a dedicated Scottish Labour person. William Campbell got the first McAllister Award. Bet McAllister gave William…
Glasgow’s council tax is set to rise by 7.5% in 2025/26, impacting all property bands. Funds aid essential services. Glasgow Council Tax Bands See New Rates After Council Budget Change Glasgow council tax will increase. The rise happens in 2025/26. Fife bills will rise by 8.2%. Scottish Borders and East Lothian go up 10%. Other…
Julie undertakes a daily walking challenge in February to raise funds for vital Brain Tumour Research, honouring a loved one. Troon Woman Walks to Fund Brain Tumour Research in Loving Memory Julie is walking to honor Michael. He died in September. She is 50 years old. She aims to walk 10,000 steps daily in February.…
Boy Scouts downsize, ending a century-long tie to their Glasgow townhouse, now up for sale. Scouts to Downsize Ending 100 Year Glasgow Townhouse Connection That building on Elmbank Street? It’s for sale again, you know. Boy Scouts used it way back in 1920. The Clyde Group now rents it, surprisingly, even after a sale. Their…
Music, comedy, film showings, art exhibits, and a valuation event fill the week in West Berkshire and nearby Oxford. West Berks Arts This Week: Music, Comedy, Film, Exhibits and Valuations There’s a music gig tomorrow at ACE Space. Three musicians will play Appalachian music. Hannah Read plays fiddle and sings. Michel Starkey plays banjo. They…