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Castle Douglas hair and beauty salon celebrates after being named best in Scotland
A hair and beauty salon in Castle Douglas is celebrating after being named the best in Scotland. Blackburns Hair and Beauty was awarded the prestigious title of Hair and Beauty Salon of the Year at the 13th Official Scottish Beauty Industry Awards. The salon, owned by Wayne Blackburn, has been a prominent fixture in the…
Polar bears ‘once roamed Scotland’ as ancient bones and fossils reveal fishy diet
Ancient bones and fossils have unveiled new insights into the historical presence of polar bears in Scotland, challenging previous beliefs about the region’s bear populations. Studies conducted by researchers at the University of Aberdeen and the University of Edinburgh have indicated that polar bears once roamed the Scottish Highlands during the last Ice Age. The…
Jay Slater’s mum reveals how £72k Go Fund Me money was spent in final message on page
Jay Slater’s mother has shared a heartfelt message on a GoFundMe page detailing how the more than £72,000 raised in donations following her son’s tragic death has been spent. Debbie Duncan expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support and generosity shown by the community after the passing of her son, who went missing during a…
Pet owners will need ‘passports’ to travel from one part of UK to another
Pet owners in the UK will soon need to obtain ‘passports’ for their furry companions when traveling between different parts of the country. The introduction of this pet passport system has sparked controversy and debate among politicians in Westminster. Under the new regulations, pet owners traveling with cats, dogs, or even ferrets within the UK…
Scots dad gives daughter away at wedding before dying of cancer days later
A devoted father from Scotland gave his daughter away on her wedding day, fulfilling his final wish, before passing away days later from cancer. John Bremner, after a long battle with cancer, was determined to witness his daughter Lori marry her fiancé Brian Robertson. Originally planning to marry in Spain, the couple decided to bring…
‘I’m homeless in Scotland and this is what my life on the streets looks like’
A young man facing homelessness in Scotland has opened up about the harsh reality of life on the streets after being admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. Travis Mitchell, a 25-year-old from Edinburgh, has been living rough following his escape from domestic violence at home. Mitchell, who struggles with ADHD, autism, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,…
How men can tell if ‘stress’ is actually something more serious
A pharmacist has explained the often missed signs of men’s health problems that can frequently be mistaken for something less serious. As Men’s Health Awareness Month draws to a close, Superdrug’s pharmacy superintendent Niamh McMillan has explained the subtle signs that can lead to serious health problems in men. Signs of heart disease can be…
Carer caught with drugs while working at Shotts Prison shown mercy by sheriff
A carer working at Shotts Prison has been shown mercy by a sheriff after being caught with drugs. Ashley Malloy, 33, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin while at the prison. As a result, she has been placed under supervision for 12 months and has been ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid community work.…
Family of woman killed by Scots OAP in Canada 10 years ago make new appeal for her body
The family of a woman who was brutally murdered by a Scots pensioner in Canada have made a plea for help in finding her body on the 10th anniversary of her death. Andrew Watson, a former partner of Lise Fredette, bludgeoned her to death with a shovel before dumping her body at an unknown location…
Scam warning issued over Dumfries and Galloway benefits text message con
**Scam Warning Issued in Dumfries and Galloway Over Benefits Text Message Con** A scam warning has been issued in Dumfries and Galloway after several individuals received text messages containing a link that appears to prompt them to apply for Living Welfare payments as part of a benefits scam. Dumfries and Galloway Council has cautioned residents…