Fife Council approves a controversial 8.2% council tax hike to fund vital services and address budget shortfalls. Fife Council Approves 8.2 Percent Council Tax Increase for Residents Fife council tax will increase by 8.2 percent. Labour leaders called it a necessary rise because they need the money for vital public services. The SNP proposed a…
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.…
Two men jailed 54 months each for carjacking and brutally attacking an elderly Inverness businessman, leaving him seriously injured. Inverness Carjacking Elderly Businessman Attacked Jailed for 54 Months Two men received jail time for a carjacking. The Inverness Sheriff Court sentenced them. Each man will spend 54 months in jail. The men attacked Lucas Story,…
The Corsehill playpark is set to proceed after receiving additional funding. This will positively affect Kilwinning residents. Kilwinning Corsehill Playpark Project Secures Funding Boost The Corsehill group supports Kilwinning residents. They want to boost social events and education. Their goal is to improve community wellbeing. They manage the Love Hall, a community center. The group’s…
Falkirk food bank suffers its fifth break-in this year, impacting resources for vulnerable community members. Falkirk Food Bank Hit Again Fifth Break In This Year Devastates Hey, guess what I just read? The Falkirk food bank got robbed. This was the fifth time since January 2024. They stole food and equipment, sadly. A security firm…
Wemyss Bay and Largs routes surpass Ardrossan Arran as busiest. Ferry breakdowns and harbor issues caused declines. Arran Ferry Route Dethroned As Scotland’s Busiest CalMac Service CalMac released some ferry stats last month. These numbers cover the year 2024. The Wemyss Bay to Rothesay route saw more traffic, as did the Largs to Cumbrae ferry…
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…
Police Scotland reviews recruitment due to £25.3M National Insurance costs starting in 2025-26, impacting future hiring. Police Scotland Rethinks Hiring Due to National Insurance Costs The head of Police Scotland, Jo Farrell, spoke recently. She discussed possible changes to hiring new officers. These changes relate to some extra costs. These costs are for National Insurance,…
A rare Scottish hen harrier is missing, sparking a search after a suspicious disappearance near County Durham. Search On For Rare Scottish Bird After Suspicious Disappearance A rare bird called Red is missing. People are looking for this Scottish hen harrier. Her disappearance seems suspicious. The RSPB was tracking Red using tech, and they received…
East Renfrewshire considers £20/hour charge for some social care. Residents are concerned about the impact on vulnerable people. East Renfrewshire Social Care Charges Spark Resident Concern Plans East Renfrewshire might charge £20 per hour for some non-residential care services. The council cabinet approved the plan to begin in July, a decision the council leader called…