Charlene, placed in temporary housing in Edinburgh, feels unsafe and is scared to walk her dog due to threats. Edinburgh Mum Living in Temporary Housing Scared to Walk Her Dog A mom in Edinburgh may live in temporary housing for years. Charlene, 36, became homeless last October. She stayed in a hotel with her dog…
This week’s Gazette includes tributes to cherished individuals. Families share memories and funeral details. Gazette: Tributes to Loved Ones Remembered in Recent Death Notices Newspapers share death announcements. This is an important service that people trust the local news to provide. Notices are published on the newspaper’s website and a special site called funeral-notices.co.uk. These…
Planners rejected a Midlothian “glamping” site at Braidlaw Farm. The pods, resembling horse sheds, were deemed too visible. Midlothian Glamping Retreat for Horse Lovers Rejected by Planners Someone wanted to build a glamping site in Midlothian. This site would focus on horses. The plan involved placing five pods at Braidlaw Farm, resembling horse sheds. They…
Edinburgh Council considers leaving X due to concerns about content, exploring alternative ways to engage with the public. Edinburgh Council Reconsiders Its Social Media Presence over X Concerns Edinburgh Council is thinking about leaving X. X used to be called Twitter. Council members voted to explore leaving. Some UK councils already left X. Leaving could…
Scotland invests £20M to improve transport between islands. Tunnels, ferries, and flights are options. Island Tunnel Plan 20m Boost for Remote UK Connections Scotland is giving Orkney and Shetland £20 million to improve transport between islands. Ferries, flights, and tunnels are options being considered. Shona Robison announced the funding, emphasizing its potential to help island…
Guisborough Library marks 25 years since its rebuilding after a devastating fire. Celebrations are planned for February 11, 2025. Guisborough Library Celebrates 25 Years Since Rebuilding After Fire Guisborough Library turns 25 on February 11, 2025. The current building opened in 2000. A tragic fire destroyed the original library in 1996. The first library began…
Jaipur Spice fined over £1,500 after “ostrich” curry found to contain sheep. Trading standards are warning other restaurants. Indian Takeaway Fined For Sheep Meat Instead of Ostrich Curry An Indian takeaway recently received a fine after their “ostrich” curry was found to contain sheep meat. Trading standards officers are issuing a warning, emphasizing that restaurants…
Judy Yuen, a former officer, received a suspended sentence for money laundering related to a drug case involving her sons. Ex Colchester Cop Avoids Jail After Drug Dealing Investigation A former police officer avoided prison. Judy Yuen, age 48, faced sentencing in a drug case. She had admitted to money laundering in July. The court…
Essex junction gains £15M, speeding up A127 A130 revamp. The upgrade will ease traffic, and boost south Essex growth. A127 Fairglen Junction Revamp to Start After £15M Funding Boost Essex will revamp a busy junction that is currently causing a lot of traffic. Extra funding of £15 million will speed things up. The government announced…
Callum Lee Difiori, 26, jailed for seven years after raping two women. The attacks occurred while the victims were sleeping. Bradford Man Jailed for Raping Women While They Slept Hey, listen to this story. A Bradford man went to jail. Callum Lee Difiori is 26 years old. Last September, a jury found him guilty of…