Bird-watching enthusiasts in Dumfriesshire can now enjoy a revitalised experience at the Glengoyne bird hide in the nature reserve WWT Caerlaverock. The hide, situated near Dumfries, overlooks the Corner Field of the wild reserve and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can delight in the diverse wildlife and serene natural surroundings from the…

Dumfries and Galloway projects impress health chiefs with their commitment to improving public health in the region. The Scottish Minister for public health, Jenny Minto, and COSLA spokesperson for health and social care, Paul Kelly, recently visited the region to witness firsthand the collaborative efforts being undertaken to reduce health inequalities and enhance the overall…

Refugee Inna’s Touched the Hearts of Annan Residents with Heartfelt Thank-You World Kindness Day took on a special meaning for the community of Annan in Dumfriesshire when Ukrainian refugee Inna Dorofeieva shared her homemade tomato soup with residents as a gesture of gratitude. Inna, who escaped the Russian invasion in Kiev in 2022 with her…

Dumfriesshire Community Shows Support for Cycling A new multi-functional bike rack and maintenance stand has been unveiled next to Kirk Loch Caravan Park in Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire. The installation is part of the efforts by the Lochmaben to Lockerbie Community Action Group project to enhance connectivity with existing national cycling routes in the area. The stand…

A teenager’s reckless speeding at 130mph resulted in a devastating crash as he ploughed his dad’s BMW into a family home. Samin Ahmed, 19, caused £357,000 worth of damage in the high-speed collision that occurred earlier this year in Sussex. The incident unfolded near Hastings on February 16 when Ahmed was seen attempting a dangerous…

Scottish Labour has revealed plans to reintroduce the universal Winter Fuel Payment if they win the upcoming Holyrood election, in a move to reverse a cut made by the Labour Government led by Keir Starmer. The cut, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, has impacted Scottish Labour’s poll ratings and raised concerns among insiders about its…

A Scottish farmer has introduced a new luxury offering at his farm, the UK’s most expensive coffee priced at an eye-watering £272 per cup. Mossgiel Farm, located in Mauchline, Ayrshire, will be serving this extravagant flat white drink at 13 cafes across Scotland on Saturday, November 23. This coffee creation by farm owner Bryce Cunningham…

A church and community group in Wishaw have come together to launch a toy appeal, aiming to support families facing struggles this Christmas. Pathway Church in Wishaw has joined forces with MADE4U IN ML2 for their annual community Christmas Toy Drive since 2021, with the goal of assisting children in the ML2 area. This year,…

Crystal Owen, the mother of a 17-year-old boy named Harvey Owen, who tragically drowned in a car crash along with three friends, spoke in an emotional interview on the anniversary of his death. The four friends lost their lives when their car veered into a ditch during a camping trip in rural North Wales on…

Santa Claus is gearing up to make a special appearance at a Christmas Fair held at Calderwood Primary School in Rutherglen. Along with Santa, two of his trusty reindeer will be making an appearance at the fair, which is organized by the school’s parents’ council. The annual event, scheduled to take place on Saturday, November…