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Cairngorms Wildfire Eases, But Glenmore And Loch Morlich Stay Closed

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A major wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park is no longer advancing, but crews are still battling hotspots and a strict cordon remains in place around Glenmore Forest Park and Loch Morlich.

Edinburgh Princes Street Fire: Tram And Bus Disruption Continues Near Former Debenhams Site

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Part of Princes Street remains closed after a fire badly damaged the former Debenhams building in Edinburgh, with tram services cut back and dozens of bus routes diverted.

East Kilbride Museum Cat Sweep Dies After 17 Years Greeting Visitors

Black and white attentive dark cat sitting in tall grass looking at camera while hunting

Sweep, the black farm cat known for greeting visitors at East Kilbride’s National Museum of Rural Life, has died aged 17 after spending most of her life patrolling the grounds with her sister Sooty.