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Almond Valley MSP praises work of Livingston Polar Academy

The Polar Academy, now in its 11th year of operation is a charity set up in 2013 by Founder & Managing Director Craig Mathieson who has now earned a place as one of the Top 50 global influencers in newly formed ‘The Explorers Club 50’.

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Stranraer set for best native oyster breeding season in decades thanks to high water temperatures

Water temperatures in Loch Ryan were higher than usual in July - which is great news for Stranraer Oyster Festival.

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People across Dumfries and Galloway asked to open garden gates for charity

Scotland's Gardens Scheme has launched its Open for Good campaign to encourage people to open their gardens to the public.

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Dumfries dad to zip across the Clyde for charity which helped with brain injury recovery

Darren Dalzell is giving back to Capability Scotland after spending 22 days in critical care – half of that in a coma – after suffering multi-organ failure and developing sepsis.

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Public to have chance to shape part of controversial Dumfries Whitesands flood defence scheme

As part of the development process, two drop-in public engagement sessions will be held in Dumfries in early September.

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Hamilton community groups and schools get slice of £50k council fund

The money went to the Hamilton West and Earnock ward.

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Woman rushed to hospital after suffering fall on iconic walking route by Loch Lomond

The Loch Lomond Rescue Boat (LLRB) was called to assist the woman on the West Highland Way on Friday.

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Michel Ange Balikwisha to Celtic transfer triggers four man signing frenzy but Calvin Stengs hopes fade

It's set to be a busy final week of the transfer window at Parkhead as the clock ticks down to Deadline Day

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Biker seriously hurt in road smash on Strathaven back road

The 48-year-old rider was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment.

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Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke MP backs major expansion of cadets in Lanarkshire

Lanarkshire News

Under a new ‘30 by 30’ campaign, launched this week, Labour will expand cadet opportunities for a new generation of young people – boosting cadet forces by 30% by 2030.

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Kilmarnock children's home upgraded as progress made following previous critical report

Social services

A report in April said young people’s safety at Dunelm Care Home Service, near Kilmarnock, was “compromised.”

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Praise for new £80m Perth High School building

Perthshire News

The new Oakbank Road building accommodates up to 1600 pupils and 140 staff over three storeys.

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Perth fireworks display funding questioned by Perth and Kinross councillors

Elected members queried whether more of the money collected on November 5 should go towards running the event

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Perthshire dad's heroic 18-mile walk on crutches for cancer charity

Perthshire News

Fifty-seven-year-old Tommy's fund-raising total currently £12,990, plus around £3000 gift aid.

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Triple FIA World Champion Petter Solberg to join celebrations of Colin McRae at the International McRae Rally Challenge

He said of the Lanark legend: "It’s not often we have this chance to remember such a great friend, to honour his memories and be among other friends and family."

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MOVIE REVIEW: We cheat death one again with Netflix sequel 'The Old Guard 2'

Mediocre plot and production issues hamper likeable leading crew.

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Neighbourhood Watch awards for Rutherglen volunteers

Frank Conway and Barry Cathie were honoured for their contribution to the organisation and their community

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Development Trust afforded more time to raise cash for historic Troon church

Troon Development Trust hope to take on the Troon Old Parish Church in Ayr Street and turn it into a “community-owned hub."

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Police welcome 'positive reduction' in South Ayrshire robbery stats

The figures are contained in the year end performance (quarter four) of Police Scotland in South Ayrshire for 2024/25.

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Increase in South Ayrshire drivers unfit through drink or drugs

A total of 192 drivers were reported to be drink/drug driving last year, up from the previous year’s total of 180- and the five-year average of 152.2.

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Shoppers save £40 more on Ninja 'space saving' air fryer when they buy on Amazon

'I do absolutely everything in this. If you haven’t already got one, you’re gonna kick yourself for not getting one sooner.'

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Campaign to stop engine idling around South Lanarkshire schools

Lanarkshire News

Following complaints from members of the public regarding engine idling, posters will be displayed for an eight-week period outside some schools.

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North Lanarkshire welcomes Archie as he takes on epic stadium fundraising challenge

Archie Whitfield was welcomed to Motherwell FC’s Fir Park Stadium by Provost Kenneth Duffy, who praised his determination.

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North Lanarkshire Council encourages residents to shop local and support your town

As part of this year’s Scotland Loves Local campaign, North Lanarkshire Council is highlighting the important role of local businesses and asking people to use them instead of shopping online or further afield.

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Google Everyone with a Gmail account issued 'red alert' over new AI scam Tech experts have explained how a new sophisticated scam using artificial intelligence is targeting 1.8billion Gmail accounts using Google's own AI model, Gemini

Mum raped by best friend's husband as children slept upstairs

Sarah Glen, 39, was raped by evil David Devine, 44, at his home in Busby, East Renfrewshire, in December 2022.

Teen girl charged after reportedly seen with bladed weapon on Scots street

Police Scotland

Police Scotland were called to the incident in Dundee on Saturday.

Son who collapsed in seizure on street offered 'remote consultation' instead of ambulance

Martin Logan accused the Scottish Ambulance Service call handler of 'just reading off a menu' after his son Gregor hit his head when having a tonic-clonic seizure.

Experienced climber suffered life threatening bleed after falling at notorious chain walk

Jo Randall, an experienced boulderer, was tackling the the Elie Chain walk in Fife, when she plunged to the ground.

Courts Toddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mum WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Romechia Simms was 24-years-old when her schizophrenia pushed her to a deadly extreme

'I was 14 when I was forced to marry my 19-year-old cousin and live in a polyamorous cult'

Elissa Wall was just 14 when she was forced to marry her 19-year-old cousin in a ceremony conducted by the notorious Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Beat the Street returns for six weeks to Rutherglen and Cambuslang

The aim of the free game is to score points and win prizes for walking, running, cycling and scooting as far as possible.

Five police detectives arrested in 'worst scandal' since Wayne Couzens case

The alleged plot to suppress a complaint of sexual assault by a policewoman against a senior officer is said to be the 'worst scandal' since the Wayne Couzens case

Key member of notorious hacking gang 'led by young Scots cyber criminal' jailed for 10 years

US prosecutors claim Noah Urban was working with Tyler Buchanan, from Dundee, and others when he stole cryptocurrency in one of the most sophisticated hacking scams the country has seen.

Amazon Amazon's 'time saver' robot vacuum hailed a 'game changer' and now 63% off The Lefant M210P Robot Vacuum Cleaner has been reduced by £150, with shoppers saying it 'far exceeded' their expectations

Everyone with a Gmail account issued 'red alert' over new AI scam

Tech experts have explained how a new sophisticated scam using artificial intelligence is targeting 1.8billion Gmail accounts using Google's own AI model, Gemini

Lego Game Boy unveiled with pre-orders now live - but some point out 'disappointing' flaw

Fans have reacted excitedly to the drop but others have pointed out an aspect of the Game Boy that "stinks"

The Scottish island village with 'dramatic landscapes' where Donald Trump’s mum was born

Discover Scotland

US President Donald Trump will visit Scotland later this month, returning to his mother's homeland.

Mum raped by best friend's husband as children slept upstairs

Sarah Glen, 39, was raped by evil David Devine, 44, at his home in Busby, East Renfrewshire, in December 2022.

Celtic FC Marcelo Saracchi to sign for Celtic as exact transfer details revealed amid unexpected Boca call The 27-year-old Uruguayan is bound for Glasgow after an agreement was reached for his services

Toddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mum

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Romechia Simms was 24-years-old when her schizophrenia pushed her to a deadly extreme

'I was 14 when I was forced to marry my 19-year-old cousin and live in a polyamorous cult'

Elissa Wall was just 14 when she was forced to marry her 19-year-old cousin in a ceremony conducted by the notorious Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Beat the Street returns for six weeks to Rutherglen and Cambuslang

The aim of the free game is to score points and win prizes for walking, running, cycling and scooting as far as possible.

Unseen Aaron Hickey summit before Scotland recall revealed after Brentford injury hell

The full-back has been sidelined for almost two years but has returned to the international set-up