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…
Councillors are exploring quitting X amid abuse concerns, impacting citizen access and council resource allocation. Council Considers Exiting Social Media Site X Over Concerns The council might leave X, formerly Twitter. Other UK groups already left, and some worry access to services will become harder. Councillor Booth said X became abusive and chaotic. He feels…
Plans for horse-themed glamping pods near Penicuik are rejected due to visual impact on the landscape. Horse Glamping Plan Rejected for Hillside View Impact in Midlothian Someone wanted to build a glamping spot for horse fans in Midlothian. They envisioned five pods at Braidlaw Farm, near Penicuik, designed to resemble horse sheds. The owners hoped…
A green pergola in Penicuik sparked neighbor concerns over stability and design, but planners approved the structure. Penicuik Pergola Plan Approved Despite Some Neighborhood Objections A green pergola caused a stir in Penicuik. It sits on a driveway in a protected area. Neighbors worried the structure seemed unstable, and they also feared others would copy…
A study suggests building homes on various Dumfries sites, including the old cinema and Debenhams, to boost town growth. Town Centre Sites in Dumfries Proposed for New Housing Development A study looked at Dumfries town center’s future. It listed many possible places for new houses. These sites could help the town grow. Three Sixty Architects…