Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore among celebrities who lost homes to devastating Los Angeles fires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wildfires that are burning in and around Los Angeles have burned the homes of several celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton. California firefighters…
Scots mum branded ‘lazy’ opens up on ADHD diagnosis
A Scots mum who was branded “lazy” has opened up on her ADHD diagnosis after she waited years for an assessment, before eventually being forced to spend over £1,000 on…
Whales and seabirds ‘hit by Scottish Government failure to protect seas’
Whales, seabirds and seabeds have been put at risk by Scottish ministers failing to keep promises to protect our seas, campaigners have warned. Eco charity Open Seas issued the damning…
Country over party should be approach of Anas Sarwar as he tries to halt Labour freefall
Anas Sarwar has dumped the “change” slogan, but he needs to rework another UK Labour zinger if he wants to turn around his party’s fortunes. Keir Starmer hammered home the…
Council worker who stole over £1m from employer is “cautionary tale” for local authorities
Cash-strapped councils have been warned to beef up their anti-fraud measures after a former tax collector embezzled over £1m in Aberdeen. Michael Paterson exploited his role at Aberdeen City Council…
Rape survivor slams parole board after ex-boyfriend’s hearing set for Valentines Day
Rape survivor Ellie Wilson has slammed the Parole Board in Scotland after they set her attacker ex-boyfriend’s hearing for Valentine’s Day. The 27-year-old justice campaigner, who was in a relationship…
Police Scotland at ‘breaking point’ as mental health absences soar by 50%
The number of sick days attributed to ill mental health in Police Scotland has soared by over 50 per cent in the last five years, according to new figures. Since…
Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most
Demand for water was so high that the system couldn’t refill the tanks that help pressurize hydrants in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. LOS ANGELES — The water system used to…
‘We have to be prepared’ | As California wildfires rage, Central Texans worry about the risk in their neighborhoods
A battalion chief for the Austin Fire Department says mitigating any risk starts with the homeowner. AUSTIN, Texas — As the California wildfires rage on, some Central Texans are sounding…
Historic downtown Manor set for major redevelopment amid population boom
With many of Manor’s buildings aging, the city has massive plans to revamp the infrastructure, streets, and appearance of downtown. MANOR, Texas — In the downtown stretch of Manor, most…