Chris Muir

A man is fighting for his life after falling from a height in the foyer of Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow. The incident happened around 12.55pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2023, and sparked a major emergency response. Police and ambulance rushed to the scene Police and ambulance services were called to the hospital after receiving a report of a concern for a person. They found a 44-year-old man who had suffered serious injuries from the fall. He was taken by ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where he remains in a critical condition. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.55pm on Tuesday,…

The British monarch has announced that he has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, which was detected during his recent treatment for a benign prostate condition. He has started regular treatments and has postponed his public duties for the time being. How the King discovered his cancer King Charles III, 75, underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate at a private London hospital more than a week ago. He had chosen to go public about his prostate treatment, with the aim of encouraging more men to get prostate checks, the palace said at the time. However, it was during…

The site of the former Coliseum Theatre in Glasgow, which was destroyed by fire more than a decade ago, is set to be redeveloped into 64 new homes. The project is part of the ongoing regeneration of the Laurieston area, which aims to create a world-class city quarter. A Key Role in the Transformation of Laurieston The land, which was once home to the Coliseum Theatre, a music hall and cinema that operated from the early 1900s to 2003, was acquired by New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) in partnership with Urban Union. The development will provide a mix of socially…

Hundreds of Scottish call centre workers have been laid off after they refused to relocate to India as part of a cost-cutting move by their employer. The staff, who worked for a company that provides customer service for several UK brands, were given an ultimatum to either move to India or lose their jobs. Shocking decision amid pandemic The workers, who were based in Glasgow and Edinburgh, were shocked by the decision of their employer, which came amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Many of them had been working from home for the past two years and had no intention of…

Police officers in Scotland have saved 24 puppies from being smuggled out of the country in a van at Cairnryan ferry port. The puppies, which were of cockapoo and cavapoo breeds, were found hidden inside cardboard boxes and were in poor health condition. The Scottish SPCA took them into their care and are investigating the incident. Puppies were destined for Ireland The police officers were alerted by the sound of barking coming from the van, which was about to board a ferry to Ireland. They searched the vehicle and discovered the puppies, which were estimated to be between six and…

Celtic have completed their only signing of the January transfer window by bringing in Corkman Liam Scales on loan from Dundee United until the end of the season. The 23-year-old defender, who can play as a centre-back or a left-back, will add depth and versatility to the Hoops’ backline. Scales impressed by Celtic’s ambition Scales, who joined Dundee United from Shamrock Rovers in August 2023, said he was delighted to join Celtic and was impressed by the club’s ambition and history. “I’m over the moon to be here. It’s a massive club with a huge fanbase and a great history.…

Scottish farmers are calling on the First Minister Humza Yousaf to return the remaining £46 million of funding to the Scottish agriculture budget when he speaks at the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) Conference next week. The funding was deferred from the rural portfolio in 2022 and 2023, and only £15 million was returned in the 2024-25 budget. Farmers feel betrayed by the SNP The NFUS received a categorical assurance from deputy First Minister Shona Robison in June last year that the £33 million deferred from the agricultural budget in 2022 would be returned to the agricultural budget. However, instead…

Glasgow’s Southside is gearing up for a two-day techno extravaganza this spring, as the Queens Park Spring Weekender returns with a stellar line-up of local and international DJs. The festival, which is organised by Sub Club and Southside Weekender, will take place at the Queens Park Arena Bandstand on April 29 and 30, 2023. A Celebration of Electronic Music and Culture The Queens Park Spring Weekender is more than just a music festival. It is a celebration of electronic music and culture, bringing together some of the most influential and innovative artists in the scene. The festival aims to showcase…

Community in shock over young man’s tragic fate Gordon Stirling, a 23-year-old bus driver from Crosshouse, Ayrshire, died five days after a collision with a transit van on the A719 on Monday, August 14. Police are now treating his death as murder and have launched an investigation. The incident happened around 5.30pm, when Gordon was driving a Stagecoach bus and was hit by a white transit van. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but could not survive. The 42-year-old driver of the van was also injured and taken to hospital. Gordon’s neighbours and friends have expressed their shock…

The Edison Group, a Scottish-owned construction company, has announced a major expansion plan in South Lanarkshire, involving a £2 million investment in new premises and a rebranding of its largest subsidiary, GDC Design, as Principal Building Ltd. New state-of-the-art facility in East Kilbride The new facility is located in Langlands Business Park, East Kilbride and encompasses 16,500 square feet of modern workshops along with 3,500 square feet of office spaces. The site is expected to house around 80 employees in 2024 and position Principal Building for substantial, sustainable growth in the future. The new facility will host Edison Group companies,…