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Union Street in Glasgow is set to fully reopen on July 17th after a major fire in March disrupted life and damaged key areas including a vape shop and Glasgow Central station. With demolition, cleanup, and road repairs complete, the council credits staff and contractors for their hard work—and thanks the public for their patience. Looking ahead, an architect has been hired to design a “meanwhile u...

A historic Dunfermline building, once a hospital and later council offices, has been reborn as 32 affordable apartments after a £7.4 million makeover by Campion Homes and Kingdom Housing Association. With no cranes allowed due to tight space, crews hand-carried every material—showcasing grit and ingenuity. The Scottish Government contributed £3.1 million, supporting the housing crisis while honori...

The River Spey, vital for Atlantic salmon, is under threat as water abstraction spikes—especially at Fochabers—amid already low flows and rising temperatures. Scottish Water claims it’s staying within its permit, pumping just under 1% of allowed volume for local drinking water, but the Spey Fishery Board is furious, demanding offsets and warning that reduced flows could block salmon migration and...

A three-hundred-year-old gem in Auchtermuchty, Fife, The Boar’s Head has just won Scotland’s top restaurant and rooms award for 2026 — just a year after opening its luxury boutique bedrooms. Under new owners David and Justina Jonikaite, the historic spot reopened in 2021 with a stunning makeover, earning four stars and now vying for the UK’s biggest title. With roots tracing back to the 70s and a...

Born in Nigeria where twins were once seen as bad luck, Jamie—real name Inyang Mfon-Abasi Michael—faced a life-altering choice when his father refused to let one twin be aborted, leaving him and his siblings to be raised in Lagos while his father cut ties with his own family. Now 30 and living in Glasgow, Jamie’s viral film “Love Every Word” has racked up 32 million views, earning him a scholarshi...

A social worker named Robert ODonnell was expelled from his job after being found guilty of assaulting a vulnerable girl under his care—pushing, grabbing, and throwing her, while yelling and threatening violence. The Scottish Social Services Council condemned his actions as a betrayal of trust and professional ethics, emphasizing that such behavior endangers both physical and emotional safety. Des...

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