Scotland

• DunfermlineSocietyOct 13

  Dhoom in Dunfermline marks eighth birthday with £16,500 community pledge

  Indian streatery Dhoom in Dunfermline is celebrating its eighth birthday after donating a record £16,500 to local charities and groups over the last 12 months. This brings their total charitable giving since opening in 2018 to over £50,000. The restaurant is now inviting nominations for donations throughout November.

• DunfermlineSocietyOct 13

  Over 60 per cent of missing people in Dunfermline last year were children

  Police Scotland reported that over 60 per cent of the people missing in Dunfermline last year were children. Officers conducted 199 missing person investigations over the last 12 months, with 122 involving young people aged 17 and under.

• LivingstonSocietyOct 13

  Rush hour drivers facing huge delays as Hermiston Gait crash sees traffic back up to Livingston

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• LivingstonSocietyOct 13

  Edinburgh traffic: M8 morning commuters hit by 39-minute tailbacks to Livingston after Hermiston Gait crash

  Commuters heading into Edinburgh faced tailbacks stretching miles to Livingston following a peak-time crash on the M8.

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• DunfermlineSocietyOct 12

  Campaign Launched to Reopen Stirling-Dunfermline Rail Line

  A campaign has started to reopen the rail line between Stirling and Dunfermline for passenger use. The group aims to raise awareness as the line is currently used mainly by freight trains. Supporters argue reopening would benefit local communities and boost tourism.

• LivingstonSocietyOct 12

  Concern growing for welfare of missing Livingston woman

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• East KilbrideSocietyOct 122 Sources

  East Kilbride's Shopping Centre Future at a Crossroads Amid Development Work

  East Kilbride shopping centre, Scotland’s largest indoor mall, shows signs of decline with empty units and demolition work visible. The complex is undergoing changes as new town-centre neighbourhood work is expected to begin in 2027. Shoppers have noted the loss of shops and restaurants.

• PaisleyEducationOct 12

  West College Scotland Care Careers Event Returns to Paisley Campus

  West College Scotland is hosting a free care careers event at its Paisley campus on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026. Students and job seekers can meet local employers, explore vacancies, and learn about career paths in the care sector from 10am until 2pm.

• PaisleyCultureOct 12

  New Art Work Inspired by John Byrne to Fund Paisley School Art Materials

  Scottish artist Ross Muir unveiled 'Prefect,' a new work inspired by John Byrne's Self Portrait in Stetson. The art piece aims to raise funds for extra art materials for pupils at Castlehead High School in Paisley. This effort supports the school's art department.

• PaisleyCultureOct 11

  Paisley Museum Nears Reopening After £68.7m Transformation

  The Paisley Museum is nearing reopening after a major £68.7 million redevelopment. The overhaul includes new galleries, a café-bar, and displays covering local history, textiles, and culture. Upon reopening in 2027, the museum will feature around 1,300 exhibits.

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