Scotland - The Daily Record

*Please note: The news links below will open a new window.

1. Scotland continues to have lowest life expectancy in UK in 'damning indictment' of SNP record on health

   Scots can expect to live two years less than people born in England, and over a year less than those in Wales.

2. Events space plan for Ayrshire church a step closer after group's charity status

   A range of community groups in the town have come together in a bid to try to purchase the former Girvan South Parish Church, also known as Church on the Green, after it closed last year.

3. UK adults back mandatory eye tests for older drivers in new survey

   Seven in ten UK adults support calls for the introduction of mandatory eye tests for motorists at both driving licence application and renewals

4. Group close to ownership at historic Ayrshire hall after £87,000 boost

   The money awarded to Kirkmichael Ayrshire Development Trust (KADT) will be used to purchase the hall from South Ayrshire Council through a Community Asset Transfer.

5. Inside the poison boozer where dozens left with horror diarrhoea after Sunday lunch

   43 people reported illness with diarrhoea after eating at the pub.

6. North Lanarkshire Council agrees faster implementation of free broadband strategy

   At a recent meeting, it was agreed to aim to roll out the broadband connections within five to seven years.

7. Work starts on new Ayrshire food and engineering park aiming to generate £272m

   It is tipped to transform the local economy into the next decade and beyond with job creation and business growth opportunities.

8. High street fashion retailer to close five stores in Scotland early next year

   The trend-led fashion retailer confirmed the below list of locations would be closing down in early 2026.

9. Police found cannabis worth nearly £12k during flat raid

   Dean Lappin, 22, admitted being concerned in the supply of drugs.

10. Pensioner who choked on food at Scots care home should have been supervised

    Anne Amos, 72, passed away on September 13, 2021 after choking on food at Pine Villa Nursing Home in Loanhead.