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Shotts EU Congregational Church members enjoy annual Christmas Fayre
In Shotts, members of the EU Congregational Church celebrated their annual Christmas Fayre, as reported by the Daily Record. The festive event was filled with joy, friendship, and community spirit. People from all parts of the Shotts community, including other local churches, came together to support the event. Children had the chance to meet Santa…
Controversial East Renfrewshire social care charges paused until budget ‘facts’ known
Controversial Social Care Charges in East Renfrewshire Paused Pending Budget Information Plans to introduce new social care charges in East Renfrewshire have been delayed until all financial details from the Scottish Government’s budget are revealed. The proposed £20 per hour fee for non-residential care, set to start in April 2025, is a response to significant…
Scotland’s interim chief nursing officer pays tribute to students during Dumfries university campus visit
Scotland’s Interim Chief Nursing Officer, Anne Armstrong, recently visited the Dumfries campus of the University of the West of Scotland to pay tribute to nursing students and acknowledge their contributions to improving rural healthcare in partnership with NHS Dumfries and Galloway. During her visit, Armstrong had the opportunity to explore the cutting-edge nursing facilities at…
Gallovidian Gathering returns to Castle Douglas Town Hall for Yule Edition
The Gallovidian Gathering: Yule Edition is set to make a spectacular return to Castle Douglas Town Hall, as reported by the Daily Record. Scheduled for Saturday, December 21, this musical extravaganza promises to be a unique celebration of the region’s rich cultural traditions. Following the success of the Summer Solstice Edition, the Yule Edition aims…
Lockerbie fuselage sections stored in Dumfries and Galloway head to USA
Sections of the Lockerbie fuselage stored in Dumfries and Galloway are being transferred to the USA, as part of an evidence-sharing agreement between Scottish law enforcement authorities and their American counterparts for an upcoming trial. The trial, scheduled to begin on May 12 in Washington DC, involves Libyan suspect and alleged bomb-maker, Abu Aguila Mas’ud,…
Man found dead on Scots street as police probe ‘suspicious’ death
Police in Scotland are currently investigating the suspicious death of a man whose body was discovered on a street in Wishaw. The man, identified as James McMaster, was found on Maxton Crescent at approximately 2:10 pm on Thursday, December 5. Following a post-mortem examination, the 53-year-old’s death is being treated as suspicious, with police believing…
Detectives launch appeal following ‘suspicious’ death of Wishaw man
Detectives are appealing for information following the suspicious death of a 53-year-old man in Wishaw. James McMaster was found deceased at Maxton Crescent in Coltness on Thursday, December 5, prompting a police investigation. McMaster’s death is being treated as suspicious after a post-mortem examination revealed concerning findings. Authorities have notified McMaster’s family and are providing…
West Lothian youths in Bonfire Night ‘war zone’ village praised after incident-free event
West Lothian village of Blackburn, once known as a “war zone” during Bonfire Night, received high praise this year as the event passed without any incidents. The Blackburn Bonfire Night Action Group, established in 2019 following a surge in anti-social behaviour, commended the young people in the village for their exemplary conduct. Alison Kerr, the…
Italy Is Offering $29,000 To Move To One Of Their Villages: Here Is What You Need To Qualify
Imagine relocating to a serene village in Italy, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and rich history. Picture yourself running a business in a place where time seems to slow down, offering the perfect mix of work and leisure. Italy is inviting a new generation to embrace its rural areas with a unique initiative that promises up…
Residents would rather end free food caddy liners over closing recycling centres in latest Dumfries and Galloway Council consultation
Residents in Dumfries and Galloway have expressed their preferences in a recent council consultation which highlighted their choices between various cost-cutting measures. According to the findings, individuals within the community are more inclined towards discontinuing the provision of free food caddy liners and stopping the administration of staff flu vaccines, rather than closing down recycling…