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…
Cat Neill, 37, hit by a car while running. She needed nine surgeries after the crash but now aims to walk one mile. Mortgage Adviser Needs Nine Operations After Careless Driver Hit Her A mortgage advisor, Cat Neill, 37, got hit by a careless driver in a bad car accident last year, on February 7th,…
East Lothian woman and her husband, a former banker, found dead in France. Foul play suspected, linked to past financial crime work. East Lothian Woman and Husband Found Dead in France, Gang Attack Fear A woman from East Lothian died in France. Her husband, a former Edinburgh banker, also died. They were found at their…