Zane Lee

A large and aggressive dog of the XL Bully-type breed was killed by police officers after it mauled two men in a town near Glasgow on Tuesday evening. One of the victims suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, while the other was treated for minor wounds. Dog rescued from England went out of control The incident happened around 5pm on Tinto View, a residential street in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. According to witnesses, the dog had been rescued from England by a local man, who was walking it without a leash or a muzzle. The animal suddenly turned violent…

The built environment sector in Scotland is undergoing a major change thanks to the DIveIN conference, a pioneering event that aims to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the industry. The conference, which is funded by the Scottish Government and the Workplace Equality Fund, will take place at the City of Glasgow College on 29th February 2024. Why diversity and inclusion matter in the built environment sector The built environment sector is one of the most important and influential sectors in the Scottish economy, as it shapes the physical and social environment of the country. However, it is also one…

Scotland braces for another storm after Isha’s devastation Just a day after Storm Isha caused widespread damage and disruption across the UK, Scotland is facing another storm that could pose a serious threat to life and property. Storm Jocelyn, the 10th named storm of the season, is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind for the west coast of Scotland and parts of the north and north east, as well as yellow warnings for wind and rain for the rest of the country.…

Graeme Souness is a legend in Scottish football, having led Rangers to three consecutive league titles and four domestic cups in his five-year spell as player-manager. He also revolutionised the club by signing high-profile players from England and abroad, breaking the sectarian divide, and challenging the dominance of Celtic. But why did he leave Ibrox for his former club Liverpool in 2023, with just four games left in the season and a title race with Aberdeen still on? Souness the saviour When Souness arrived at Rangers in 1986, the club was in a dire situation. They had not won the…

A dog named Ziggy has amazed his rescuers by surviving a 200-mile journey from Scotland to England after being hit by a car. The four-year-old lurcher was found in the back of a van in Northumberland, with a broken pelvis and a fractured leg. He had been missing from his home in Fife for two weeks. How Ziggy went missing Ziggy’s owner, John McLeish, said he had let Ziggy out for a walk on December 28, 2023, but he never came back. He searched for him everywhere, but could not find him. He feared the worst when he heard that…

Celtic are reportedly interested in signing Union SG’s Matthew Sorinola, who has been struggling for game time in the Belgian second division. The 22-year-old left-back, who can also play as a winger, has been linked with several clubs in England and Scotland, including Norwich City, Swansea City, Anderlecht and Rangers. Sorinola’s career so far Sorinola started his career at MK Dons, where he made 38 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals and providing six assists. He was named the club’s Young Player of the Year in 2021, and earned a call-up to the England U20 squad. He was also…

Scotland has been battered by Storm Isha, the ninth named storm of the season, which brought gusts of up to 80mph (128km/h) and torrential rain across the country. The Met Office issued an amber warning for high winds, which expired at 6am on Monday, and a yellow warning for rain, which remains in place until noon. Travel disruption and power cuts The storm caused widespread travel disruption and power cuts, affecting rail, road, ferry and air services. Network Rail said it had suspended all train services in Scotland until around midday, after dozens of lines were blocked by fallen trees,…

A Scottish mother has revealed how her teenage son tried to end his life after being bullied at school for years. She claims that the school authorities failed to protect him and even blamed him for the abuse. The Bullying Ordeal The 14-year-old boy, who wishes to remain anonymous, was subjected to physical and verbal harassment by his peers at a secondary school in Glasgow. He was called names, punched, kicked, spat on, and threatened with knives. He was also cyberbullied on social media and received messages telling him to kill himself. The bullying started when he was in primary…

A community-led initiative to build affordable and sustainable housing Kirknewton, a small village in West Lothian, is set to become home to seven new energy-efficient bungalows, thanks to a community-led initiative that aims to address the housing needs of local residents. The project, which is funded by various sources, including the Scottish Government, the Scottish Land Fund, the Ecology Building Society, and Kirknewton Community Development Trust Ltd, is expected to be completed by July 2024. The homes are designed to near Passivhaus standard, which means they will have very low energy consumption and carbon emissions, as well as high levels…

Circular fashion is a concept that aims to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry by extending the lifespan of clothing and accessories. It involves practices such as renting, reselling, repairing, and recycling garments, instead of discarding them after use. One company that is at the forefront of this movement is Advanced Clothing Solutions (ACS), based in Eurocentral, Scotland. ACS: Europe’s largest circular and sustainable fashion hub ACS was founded in 1997 as a rental fulfilment and clothing renewal service provider for the men’s formal hire market. Since then, it has expanded into womenswear, childrenswear, and outerwear, employing 150…