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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has saved 22 people from a boat that was taking on water near the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The incident happened on Sunday, March 3, 2024, around 2:30 pm, when the RNLI received a mayday call from the vessel. The boat was carrying tourists and crew members According to the RNLI, the boat was a passenger vessel that was carrying 19 tourists and three crew members. The boat was on a sightseeing tour around the Isle of Skye, a popular destination for visitors. The boat had left Portree harbour earlier that day and…

A Scottish soldier who died of heatstroke while serving in Iraq has been remembered as a “hero” and a “gentle giant” by his family and friends. Corporal Josh Hoole, 26, collapsed during a fitness test in temperatures of over 40°C in July 2023. His death has raised questions about the adequacy of the training and equipment provided to British troops in hot climates. A loving son, brother and fiancé Corporal Hoole, from Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway, was a member of The Rifles regiment and had served two tours in Afghanistan. He was due to marry his fiancée Rachael McKie…

A 73-year-old former taxi driver from Exeter has fulfilled his dream of moving to the Scottish Highlands after winning £1m in the Lotto draw. Steve Glover, who has survived two heart attacks, bought a Bentley and a motorhome with his winnings and plans to invest in some prime Scotch whisky. A lucky break Steve Glover was watching the darts on TV when he decided to check his lottery tickets, which he had bought the night before at his local shop. He was stunned to discover that he had matched five numbers and the bonus ball in the Lotto draw on…

A former detective who worked on the Emma Caldwell murder case has criticised the police for their ‘shambolic’ handling of the investigation, which led to the wrong suspects being charged and the real killer escaping justice for almost 19 years. Iain Packer found guilty of killing Emma Caldwell in 2005 Iain Packer, 51, was convicted of murdering Emma Caldwell, a 27-year-old sex worker, in a remote woodland near Biggar, South Lanarkshire, in April 2005. He was also found guilty of 32 other charges of rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault against 22 women, many of whom were also sex workers,…

A chocolate-themed event in Glasgow that promised to be a magical experience for children and adults alike turned out to be a disaster that left many customers angry and disappointed. The Willy’s Chocolate Experience, organised by House of Illuminati, was advertised as an immersive celebration of chocolate inspired by the Warner Bros film Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet. However, what the attendees found was a poorly decorated warehouse with cheap props, a bouncy castle, and a few jelly beans. Police Called to Shut Down the Event The event, which was scheduled to run on Saturday and Sunday, was cancelled midway through…

A paving company boss from Fife has pleaded guilty to four charges of fraud, after taking deposits from customers for work he never completed. James Henderson, 58, scammed his victims out of more than £20,000 between July 2021 and September 2022. Victims slam Henderson as a “class A rogue” Henderson, from Kingskettle, Fife, was exposed by Fife Council’s Trading Standards team, who submitted a report to the Procurator Fiscal. He had been due to face trial this month, but admitted to the charges at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. One of his victims, Lorraine Brown, 60, said Henderson was “so plausible” when…

The condition of the roads in the UK is deteriorating due to climate change and budget cuts. Potholes and cracks are becoming more frequent and severe, causing damage to vehicles and increasing the risk of accidents. But there are ways to reduce the impact of driving on the roads and the environment by making small changes to our habits and choices. The Problem of Potholes Potholes are caused by water seeping into the cracks in the road surface and freezing and thawing, which expands and contracts the asphalt. This weakens the road structure and creates holes that can grow larger…

A two-year-old boy from Scotland died suddenly in his sleep, leaving his family devastated and heartbroken. The toddler, who was healthy and happy, had no signs of illness or distress before he went to bed on February 23, 2023. A tragic loss The boy’s parents, who live in Glasgow, found him unresponsive in his cot the next morning. They called an ambulance, but paramedics could not revive him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The boy’s mother, who did not want to be named, said: “He was our world, our everything. He was always smiling and laughing, he loved…