Despite concerns, officials approved the controversial South Park Industrial Estate project. Peebles Storage Yard, a ‘Blot on Landscape,’ Given Green Light This new storage site is going near Tweedview. It’s on the South Park Industrial Estate land. People worried about wildlife, more traffic, noise, and light. Road safety was also discussed. The Community Council had…
CCTV reveals Brit buying a Lottery ticket hours before his death in France. Police investigate murder-suicide theory. Brit Lottery Ticket Purchase Before Death Shown on CCTV Andrew Searle and his wife Dawn were found dead at their home in Les Pesquiès, France. Before his death, Andrew bought chocolate and lottery tickets, smiling and chatting with…
Savile’s old house in Glencoe, Scotland, caught fire Saturday. Firefighters responded, and investigations are underway. Former Home of Jimmy Savile in Scottish Highlands Destroyed by Fire Jimmy Savile’s old house burned. The fire happened in Glencoe, Scotland. Authorities got the call Saturday around 5:30 PM. Firefighters and police went to the scene. The Scottish Fire…
Scotland gave millions in forestry cash to landowners, including JK Rowling and The King, from 2016 to 2024. Subsidies Given to Big Landowners in Scotland for Forestry Projects Scotland gave £240 million for woodlands between 2016 and 2024, according to information provided by Scottish Forestry. Big recipients included the Duke of Buccleuch, along with a…
Council approves conversion of storage building in Dalbeattie to a two-bedroom house with eco-friendly features. Dalbeattie Storage Building Set for Conversion to Two Bedroom Home A business owner wants to convert a storage building. It’s in Dalbeattie town center. The council gave Jason McClurg permission. He runs Solway Plant Hire. Jason plans a two-bedroom house.…
British couple murdered in France, killer possibly caught on camera. Police investigate CCTV footage. Brit Couple Killer Found Dead Camera Footage Probed in France A British couple, Andrew and Dawn Searle, both in their 60s, were found dead in their home near Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France. A neighbor discovered them on Thursday. Police suspect the killer was…
Families in the north Highlands feel forgotten. Overnight respite for special needs children unavailable is unacceptable. Highland Families Disappointed as Respite Care Remains Unavailable Families lack overnight care for special needs kids. This hurts lives in the north Highlands, they say. Elizabeth Jones said the council let them down. Thurso’s Thor House is still closed.…
Council violations regarding temporary housing for homeless people in Scotland have drastically increased this year. Homeless Housing Law Breaches by Councils Quadruple in One Year Human rights breaches are almost as high this year as all last year. Last year saw 7,955 violations recorded. People worry the housing regulator isn’t helping enough. They should ensure…
Crackdown on improper parking at Arbroath Sports Centre. Wardens will patrol and issue fines to offenders. Arbroath Sports Centre Tackles Abusive Parking in Disabled Bays Drivers near Arbroath Sports Centre are getting warnings. People park poorly near the sports center. It’s been a rising problem since the Covid-19 pandemic. Some park in disabled bays without…
Leith councilors push to make road closures permanent after a year-long trial, sparking debate among residents with mixed survey results. Leith Low Traffic Zone May Become Permanent After Trial Period Three Leith council members advocate for permanence. They want the low traffic neighborhood to remain in place. This area has experienced road closures for over…