Edinburgh cyclist to sue council after smashing into social distancing bollard on bike

Falkirk who supported each other through lockdown are now joining forces to demand action to sort out problems with their homes.Despite the fact that the houses in Symington Drive in Bainsford, were built just six years ago, there have been huge problems with the underfloor heating system and replacement parts for its control system are no longer available.Now, members of a newly formed residents' association say that for housing with many disabled or elderly tenants, this isn't good enough.

Rutherglen Cemetery are facing a grave situation – after South Lanarkshire Council began investigating new plots next to their gardens without telling them.Residents on Broomieknowe Drive were stunned on Monday to wake up and find diggers had already started work testing the suitability of new lairs.The cemetery is already near to capacity, and the local authority have been looking at ways to expand the site.Previously a “border strip” had been in place to ensure that there was sufficient space

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe influence of Paul PogbaManchester United's difficulties in creating clear chances against a side shorn of confidence showed how much they can miss Paul Pogba.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had little option but to go with a midfield axis of Fred and Scott McTominay instead, but this was the kind of game that didn't really require two more defensive midfielders, even if the Scot got forward more often in the second half.This was Fred's 100th game for United but

Edinburgh street.The 19-year-old was injured during the incident in the city’s Newington area at lunchtime on Sunday.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.40pm on Sunday, we received a report of a 19-year-old man having fallen from a window on South Oxford Street.“The man has been taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.“Enquiries into the incident are ongoing, however there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”It’s understood the street was cordoned off following the

extreme avalanche risk in the hills around Edinburgh. The Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team (TVMRT) shared an alarming photograph of a huge crack in the snow at the Pentland Hills, which is they say is a 'red flag'.

link!“The Scottish government budget once again fails to provide sufficient funding to maintain vital local services in our communities – the proposed settlement to all councils falls well short of the budget increase from Westminster.“Yet again we will be faced with having to cut services or jobs to balance the books; every SNP councillor, MSP and MP in North Lanarkshire has a responsibility to join us in fighting for their constituents.”

Scots teen learning to talk again after suffering injuries in lamppost crashCouncillors approved the rent increase at a meeting of PKC’s housing and communities committee on Wednesday, February 3.Directing his comment and question at fellow Blairgowrie and Glens councillor Brawn, Cllr McEwan said: “Universal credit was designed as a punitive benefit encouraging people to go and seek work.“But obviously because of COVID people are losing their jobs and there are no jobs to replace them.

Jackie Weaver has revealed she was born in Motherwell and says Scots would not have let her now-famous Zoom meeting turn into chaos. The nation has been entertained by footage of a bizarre community meeting in Handforth, Cheshire.

link!Representative for East Kilbride Central North, Councillor Fagain said the budget failed to meet the needs of local government. He told the News : “It doesn’t even come close.

Isle of Ulva in the Inner Hebrides in April this year.The couple fell in love with the idyllic spot following a trip back in 2019 and like many holidaymakers, they often fantasised about packing up and relocating.However, they never dreamed these plans would ever become a reality, until Mark’s mum spotted an advert looking for new owners.Mark explained: “It popped up on my mum’s phone about the sale and looking for new tenants.“She sent it to me as a joke almost, but then we applied.“It was a

whisky distillery after plans for its design were given the green light by the local council.The Argyll & Bute council planning committee has granted permission to Elixir Distillers to build its much anticipated new distillery.Already home to some of Scotland's top distilleries, plans for Elixir Distillers' new site on the island were first announced in 2018.The spirits company's co-founders Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh say they have taken a big leap forward towards their dream of building a

Storm Darcy.Using skis, snowboards and "anything from their homes", revellers flocked to the area last night after the city was blanketed in snow.Freezing conditions blanketed the city in snow over night, turning the West End park into a scene from the Alps.However, the images prompted concern from some residents over the lack of social distancing in place.Dozens of people were pictured huddled up along the park’s banks, despite the recommended two metre distance.In one image, a wall of people

Glasgow before smashing into another car last night.It comes after Storm Darcy, dubbed the 'Beast from the East 2' , triggered travel chaos for Scots.Heavy snow has brought the country to a standstill with numerous accidents reported across Scotland.In a video filmed in Glasgow City Centre pandemonium unfolded when the driver of a Tesla attempted to drive down the steep Blythswood Street.The driver stops at the top of the hill and takes a moment to consider his options before making the foolish

police officers were left furious after being ordered to cancel vaccine appointments amid confusion over their entitlement to jabs.A string of officers secured slots for the vaccine at Ayr Hospital after a booking number was circulated among colleagues earlier this month.But when police chiefs got wind of the appointments, they were ordered to scrap them because the force is still awaiting the result of Scottish Government discussions on when staff will be given access to the jab.  One angry

council worker was crushed between two snowploughs at a Scots depot.The 51-year-old man was raced to hospital after the horrific incident at the Aboyne depot in Aberdeenshire.Emergency services raced to the scene on Friday and the Health and Safety Executive have been contacted to start an investigation.It is understood he suffered serious leg injuries after being crushed between the massive machines.The region, like most of the country, has been hit by heavy snowfall recently.An Aberdeenshire

The Snuts have debuted their new video for ‘Somebody Loves You’, which has seen the band joining forces with the Scottish Refugee CouncilThe romantic track from the rising Scottish stars is a direct collaboration with the charity, which is dedicated to supporting refugees in need of protection.As well as handing their entire production budget for the video to the charity, the clip sees The Snuts directly highlighting the stories of those who have been directly helped by the charity.Describing

Glasgow hit-and-run. Police are searching for the Volkswagen T-Cross which was involved in the crash, which happened on Byres Road in the west end at around 1.10pm on Tuesday February 2.

the region - allowing pupils to keep up with their studies while schools remain closed.

“Increasingly, funding given to us by the Scottish Government, is earmarked for specific national programmes, so reducing any flexibility for innovation, and forcing the council to cut back on essential service areas.“There’s no increase to the capital budgets that councils have to spend on improvement works and projects, and following a massive shortfall in capital grant last year, the council faces another significant shortfall in grant funding for 2021/22.“There is a 0.7 per cent increase in

coronavirus vaccines produce high rates of stopping infections, according to experts. Latest data released by the Scottish Government shows that more than 560,000 people have received their first dose of the Covid vaccine.