Brave Dumfries and Galloway Youngster Ends Cancer Treatment by Lighting Hospital’s Christmas Lights A courageous young girl from Leswalt celebrated the end of two years of cancer treatment by switching on the Christmas lights at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Eight-year-old Emma Shirley had the honour of turning on the lights on Friday, coinciding with…

A mum has sparked a debate online after revealing she wants to name her baby daughter after a character in the film Mean Girls – but others were quick to warn her she’ll be bullied. Selecting the perfect baby name can be a daunting task. We’re all aware that certain names should be avoided due…

A man recently made headlines after he promptly left a pub in Exeter when he was reprimanded by staff for not queuing properly. The incident, shared on the @PubQueues Twitter account, drew support from pub-goers who sympathised with his frustration over the modern practice of queuing single file in pubs replacing the traditional bustle at…

A man recently ventured to Bangkok and had a taste of a soup that has been cooking for an impressive 48 years. Travel blogger Daniel Pinto took on the daring challenge as he explored the culinary delights of Bangkok. His destination was the renowned Wattana Panich restaurant, known for its long-cooking soup that has been…

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) has launched an appeal for winter support, urging residents in Lanarkshire to ensure help reaches those in need during the harsh winter months. As Scotland braces itself for high winds, floods, freezing temperatures, and heavy snowfall, SCAA, the country’s sole charity-funded air ambulance service, is seeking assistance to maintain its…

Dumfries and Galloway Tromshomeless deaths fall to record low The number of people dying while homeless in Dumfries and Galloway has reached the lowest figure on record. According to new data from the National Records of Scotland, only one person without a home died in Dumfries and Galloway last year, a significant drop from seven…

Succession star Brian Cox has thrown his support behind the push for Scotland to become the world’s first “rewilding nation”. The renowned actor, known for his role in the hit TV show Succession, is backing a call by the Scottish Rewilding Alliance for the restoration of nature across 30% of Scotland’s lands and seas. In…

Toy makers at Cargenbridge Primary School have showcased their creativity and skills as part of the World Quality Day Project. The children were given the task of designing a toy that moves, in collaboration with Mylar Speciality Films. To gain insight into the company’s working environment, students who had not visited the site were taken…

Glasgow City Council has hired a lawyer to investigate the early retirement packages awarded to former senior officials, with scrutiny intensifying amid criticism over plans to cut 450 teaching positions. The decision to probe the exit deals follows concerns raised by SNP council leader Susan Aitken, city treasurer Ricky Bell, and Glasgow Labour chief George…