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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…

Moray has recorded a remarkable decline in the number of people claiming benefits in the past year, according to the latest figures from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). The statistics show that the region has outperformed the national average in reducing the claimant count across all age groups and categories. Benefits claims down by 20 per cent in 18-24 age group One of the most notable achievements in Moray’s benefits claims reduction is the 20 per cent fall in the 18-24 age group, which represents 50 fewer claimants than in December 2022. This is a significant improvement compared…

Scotland’s pubs and bars are struggling to survive as they face a record number of closures this year. According to the latest data, 76 pubs and bars have shut down in the first nine months of 2023, a 36% increase from the whole of last year. This means that Scotland is losing pubs and bars at twice the rate of England, where only 0.75% of outlets closed in the same period. Rates relief denied One of the main reasons for the crisis in the Scottish hospitality sector is the lack of business rates relief from the Scottish Government. Unlike in…

The family of a woman who was found dead in a house in North Berwick, Scotland, on New Year’s Day are appealing for help to repatriate her body to Botswana. Keotshepile ‘Naso’ Isaacs, 33, was a mother of two who had been living in the town for more than a year. Her husband, Tapiwa Isaac, 37, has been charged with her murder and is due to appear in court later this month. A loving mother and daughter Naso’s family described her as a loving mother and daughter who had a bright future ahead of her. They said she was a…

A Scottish mum has lost everything after a cheap iPhone charger she bought online exploded and set her house on fire. She is now warning others not to make the same mistake and buy official chargers only. The horror of the fire Kinga Krzeminska, 38, from Glasgow, was asleep in her bedroom when she heard a loud bang and saw flames coming from her living room. She had left her iPhone 12 plugged into a cheap charger she bought from a website for £3.99. The charger had overheated and ignited the sofa, spreading the fire to the curtains and carpet.…