2 d. ago Kilmarnock estate agents' toy drive produces TEN sacks of toys for local charity

“At Allen & Harris in Kilmarnock, we are delighted to spread a little extra joy this Christmas."

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5 d. ago Perth farmer raises thousands for charity auction with dung donations

Bertha Park farmer Alistair Ritchie has given to deserving local causes by making an annual donation to Perth Silent Auction for the last 18 years by selling off the in-demand manure.

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5 d. ago ‘What to buy Dad for Christmas’: is retail ready for the AI shopping shift?

As shoppers ask ChatGPT for inspiration, brands scramble to ensure their products appeal to the bots calling the shotsConsumer test drive: can AI do your Xmas gift shopping for you?Christmas shopping – some love it, to others it’s a chore, and this year for the first time many of us will outsource the annual task of coming up with gift ideas to artificial intelligence.While traditional internet search, social media – especially TikTok and Instagram – and simply wandering a local high street will still be the main routes to presents for most this year, about a quarter of people in the UK are already using AI to find the right products, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago West Lothian charity set to open new home furnishing shop in Craigshill

It is one of a range of community based services which Almond Housing has developed from its headquarters in Etive Walk in one of the new town’s first neighbourhoods.

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2 w. ago Behind every name on this yellow brick road is the story of a brave child that has endured hell

Inspiring stories of children whose dreams have been granted by a local charity are honoured

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2 w. ago Charity claims a fifth of older people in West Lothian are in danger of becoming malnourished

Screening by Food Train has found that 20% of people aged 65 and over in the region are at risk of malnourishment and falling ill.

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4 w. ago West Lothian veteran's charity collecting donations to support people of Ukraine

With the generous support of businesses across the West Lothian and Falkirk region, there has been a significant donation of t-shirts, joggers, jackets, fleeces, jumpers, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, thermal socks and men’s underwear.

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