Annan councillor calls on more powers to be given to local authorities to deal with "eyesore" listed buildings

“ These problems with sewage overflowing have made people’s lives a misery at The Glen for far too long, " said the Conservative Bridge of Weir councillor. "Scottish Water has completely failed to show any urgency to deliver a permanent solution.“Even now when a solution has been identified, it’s not going to be revealed for a couple of months.

Brexit had shown there was a need for more ways of getting to Europe. And she added that having " new low-carbon ferries carrying freight and holidaymakers" would also help tackle the climate crisis.

Dumbarton wedding venue to refund her deposit after the hotel revealed plans to demolish their function suite.The woman spoke out after the Lennox Herald reported last week how a couple were allegedly reassured their wedding at Dumbuck House Hotel would go ahead, despite permission already being sought to knock down the suite.They say they were partly refunded and were left £600 short.The second bride contacted us after seeing the article amid concerns over her £500 deposit.Did you know you can

coronavirus epidemic last year has been jailed.Kerry Henderson was arrested after police went to a disturbance in Denny, Stirlingshire, in September, Falkirk Sheriff Court was told today.They spoke to Henderson, who was described as heavily under the influence of alcohol, and asked her what was going on, the court heard.Henderson, 30, immediately became aggressive, shouting and swearing, and asked one cop: "Is this your first day, you wee p**f?"Falkirk Live is an exciting new title bringing you

ecstasy has backed calls to review Scotland’s “ghastly” not proven verdict after watching the man who gave her the drug walk free from court.Grace Handling was 13 when she died after taking pills given to her by Callum Owens at his home in Irvine, Ayrshire, on the last day of school in June 2018.Owens went on trial at the High Court in Glasgow last year accused of killing Grace and admitted he had supplied the youngster with the tablets before finding her dead and fleeing.The 20-year-old was

elections.Prue, whose brother David died in agony from cancer, said it was inhumane to rob the terminally ill of the choice to end their own life.David, who spent eight months, growing progressively worse from bone cancer, desperately wanted to die and end his suffering.He spent the last weeks of his life fluctuating between a semi-comatose state and unbearable pain.Prue said: “That is no way to treat a human being.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionBut Ms McKelvie - representative for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse - is concerned the incinerator will put achieving reducing emissions targets at risk.She said: “Scotland is at the forefront of tackling the climate emergency."Since 1990 we have managed to halve our emissions here in Scotland, second only to Sweden in Europe.“I am concerned that incinerators, like the one

Irvine Harbour after a 19 inch ‘bomb’ was discovered in the sand. The lengthy device, which was marked ‘do not touch - call police, was flagged to the Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Team shortly before 7am on Wednesday.

National Insurance scam sweeping the country, after it received over 34,000 more calls last month when compared to February 2020. Everyone in the UK is sent a National Insurance number automatically just before their 16th birthday if their parents or guardians are receiving Child Benefit for their care.

Scotland's largest local authority but will now try to win election as an MSP in May.The councillor for the Shettleston ward will stand on the Glasgow list at the forthcoming Scottish Parliament poll.Salmond stunned the Scottish political world last week when he announced the establishment of a new pro-independence party.Two SNP MPs - Kenny MacAskill and Neale Hanvey - quit Nicola Sturgeon's party over the weekend to join Salmond's new movement.Ferns is the fourth serving councillor to join

coronavirus  has called for a public inquiry into the Government's handling of the pandemic. Alison Saunders said 'the whole system failed' following the death of 58-year-old James Yates, who was only mildly asthmatic, at the hands of the  killer bug.

coronavirus has called for a public inquiry into the Government's handling of the pandemic.Alison Saunders said 'the whole system failed' following the death of 58-year-old James Yates, who was only mildly asthmatic, at the hands of the killer bug.Now the 64-year-old from Whitburn, West Lothian has joined a chorus of families who lost relatives to Covid-19 to call on Prime Minister Boris Johnston to set a date for a public inquiry into the government’s handling of the spread of the disease, the

Scottish Parliament election campaign. Scots will head to the poll on May 6 in what is expected to be a crucial election for the future of Sturgeon's independence dream.

A U.K. police bomb squad was called to the Queen’s official Scottish residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Tuesday.

A man has been arrested after a bomb disposal team were called to the Queen's Edinburgh resident to look into a "suspicious item".The bomb squad made the item, which was sent to the Palace of Holyrood House, safe after they were called onto the scene on Tuesday. Police Scotland stated a 39 year old man has been placed under arrest in connection with the incident.

Tory leader after mumbling through a Commons answer in defence of Douglas Ross. Responding to a barracking from SNP Westminster leader, Ian Blackford, calling for Ross to resign his Westminster seat before standing for Holyrood in May, Johnson appeared to mangle the MP’s name with his Moray constituency.

responsibility for the affair that has plagued Scottish politics for more than a year. Scottish Labour MSP Jackie Baillie said two women who lodged complaints against the Scottish Government were "failed by the Scottish Government".

New Salford Red Devils signing Sam Luckley grew up dreaming of playing for Newcastle United and scoring goals at St James’ Park’s famous Gallowgate End.

First Minister 's resignation amid accusations she misled parliament about her involvement in the Alex Salmond investigation. It followed a leak that the inquiry into the Government's unlawful investigation into harassment complaints against the former first minister has reportedly concluded that Ms Sturgeon gave an "inaccurate" account of meetings with Mr Salmond.