Rosie Lewis

2 weeks ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Rosie Lewis

Hundreds of workers at energy regulator Ofgem have voted for strike action in a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The Public and Commercial Services union said more than 700 of its members based in Glasgow, London and Cardiff overwhelmingly backed industrial action. PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote said: “Our members in Ofgem have made their feelings very clear. It’s now up to Ofgem to respond positively. “We want to resolve this dispute without industrial action.

2 weeks ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Rosie Lewis

The theme park operator has proposed building more than 100 self-catering lodges, two hotels, a water park and a monorail on the site at Balloch in West Dunbartonshire. Despite the plans having been opposed by local campaigners, the National Trust for Scotland, the Woodland Trust and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa), as well as the unanimous rejection of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park authority, a Scottish Government reporter approved an appeal from the developer.

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Rosie Lewis

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2 weeks ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Rosie Lewis

The Scottish Government proposed to shift accountability for providing social care to ministers and create local bodies that would be responsible for administering care. But serious opposition from political parties, local authorities and trade unions resulted in the plans being ripped out of the Bill despite around £30 million being spent on its development. The name of the Bill was eventually changed to the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill and it was passed with the support of 116 MSPs on Tuesday.

2 weeks ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Rosie Lewis

Gary Shearer, from Renfrew, vanished on Lanzarote after arriving on the island on March 16, 2023, to celebrate St Patrick's Day. The then 53-year-old arrived at the Oasis Apartments in Puerto Del Carmen before sending his family a poolside photo. After securing his belongings in the hotel, he took €70 and headed out. At 5:30pm, he text his mum saying he was going to Bar 67. He was last seen wearing a Celtic top, white shorts, white trainers with blue and yellow trim and a black bag.