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1. St Andrew’s Hospice secures £9,000 funding to install solar panels

   Through one-to-one support from Business Gateway senior business adviser, John McAndrew, the hospice received guidance to navigate the funding application process and identify additional expert support to strengthen the project.

2. "Don't help or we'll do you in" Doctor threatened by White Lives Matter mob in Glasgow

   "Two innocent people were attacked purely because of the colour of their skin."

3. Rise in drug overdose incidents noted in Helensburgh in early part of 2026

   The details of the surge in near-fatal overdose incidents have been brought forward ahead of a meeting of Argyll and Bute Council’s Helensburgh and Lomond area committee.

4. Notorious beast cleared of raping transgender female in jail and sexually assaulting other inmate

   William Bermingham, who was given a life sentence in 2006, had been accused of entering the cell of the alleged rape victim at Glenochil.

5. West Lothian nurse takes on skydive raising vital funds for children’s hospice charity

   Elaine Liddle, from Bathgate, and colleague Laura Hart are both Senior Charge Nurses at Rachel House in Kinross and bravely took on a tandem skydive for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) which supports children with life-shortening conditions and their families.

6. Ayr Golf Festival 2026 winners announced

   Golfers from across the UK took part in the prestigious competition at Belleisle and Seafield Golf Courses.

7. South Ayrshire nursery praised for "significant strengths" after unannounced spot check

   The EYC was graded ‘very good’ across three quality indicators relating to leadership, children’s play and learning and supporting children to achieve.

8. Belfast stabbing victim drugged and torched by gang leader at Livingston flat in horrific attack

   Stephen Ogilvie was attacked by David McLeave at the property in West Lothian in 2001.

9. Woman 'hid partner's body in bathroom for a year' after killing him, court hears

   Cheryl Downs is accused of killing her ex-partner in the bathroom and hiding his body for 11 months under a cover

10. Woman scarred pal for life after smashing glass into her face in drunken rage

    The victim suffered bad injuries to her cheek, ear, lip and neck.