Lanarkshire police warn residents about dangers posed by bogus crime
Lanarkshire police have warned residents about the dangers posed by bogus crime. Officers have highlighted that these criminals will carry out work and take a deposit but never return, some…
‘I convinced surprising person to get matching tattoos with me – but family hate them’
A body positivity advocate with a passion for tattoos has revealed that among her extensive ink collection, one holds a particularly dear place in her heart. Angel Pinner, 24, a…
Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of murdering 12-year-old in Birmingham
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 12-year-old boy was stabbed in Birmingham. Police are investigating the stabbing which left the youngest with serious injuries near…
New DWP benefit fraud measures include driving bans and bank account monitoring
Benefit cheats could lose their driving licence if they repeatedly fail to pay back money to the taxpayer, under a new UK Government drive to curb welfare fraud. The Department…
Ghost hunters set to scour Dumfries Aviation Museum in search of the spirit world
They could be experiencing a little turbulence at Dumfries Aviation Museum early next month. Ghost hunters, led by a “professional medium” and armed with “£150k worth of sensors and cameras”,…
Men take the plunge at Beyond Brotherhood to connect and challenge themselves
Stepping outside and plunging into ice baths while braving the sub-zero Scottish weather might not be everyone’s idea of a great Saturday afternoon. For some though, it was the perfect…
Linlithgow MSP attends 80th anniversary of Bathgate-based Road Haulage Association
Linlithgow MSP Fiona Hyslop, attended the 80th anniversary of the Road Haulage Association in the Scottish Parliament, in her role as Cabinet Secretary for Transport. The RHA is the only…
Dumfries and Galloway hit by yellow weather warning for rush hour fog
A yellow weather warning for rush hour fog is in force for Dumfries and Galloway. Anyone travelling this morning is being urged to allow extra time for their journeys due…
Quad foreign ministers meet in Washington in signal of Trump’s China focus
The United States, Australia, India and Japan recommitted to working together on Tuesday, after the first meeting of the China-focused “Quad” grouping’s top diplomats since President Donald Trump returned to…
European markets expected to maintain positive momentum
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher Wednesday, continuing positive sentiment seen in global markets since the start of the week. The U.K.’s FTSE index is expected to…