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Actress Ashley Jensen opens up on growing up in Annan
Actress Ashley Jensen Reflects on Her Rural Upbringing in Annan Dumfriesshire-born actress Ashley Jensen recently shared insights into her childhood in the region and her deep affection for the countryside. Speaking on Sunday’s Love Your Weekend With Alan Titchmarsh, the 55-year-old, who hails from Annan, recounted a humorous encounter with legendary Scottish comedian Billy Connolly,…
Dumfries to step into Christmas with town’s light up fun
Dumfries is gearing up to celebrate the festive season with an exciting array of events to mark the countdown to Christmas. The town will be illuminated by Christmas lights as part of the Lights of Hope initiative, spreading cheer and joy throughout the community. Organised by the Dumfries Partnership Action Group, the festive fun is…
Scots mum ‘cried’ when partner paid £7 for coke and ketchup in Deliveroo blunder
A Scottish mother was left in tears after her partner paid nearly £10 for just a coke and a sachet of ketchup when a Deliveroo order went wrong. Fraser Coull, a father, had ordered a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder meal for his wife, who was taking care of their ill child. However, when the delivery arrived,…
Jail death of man caught with drugs and stun guns to be probed
A probe has been announced into the jail death of a Scots prisoner who was caught with stun guns and illegal drugs. Christopher Nicoll, a prisoner at HMP Castle Huntly, a few miles west of Dundee, died on Friday, November 26, 2021. A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) preliminary hearing has now been announced into the…
Dumfriesshire’s John Thomson leaves a lasting legacy
Dumfriesshire Mourns the Loss of John Thomson, an Auctioneer and Historian of Distinction Dumfriesshire is grieving the loss of John Thomson, a prominent auctioneer, author, and historian, who passed away peacefully at his home in Annan at the age of 100. John Alexander Thomson, born in October 1924 in Annan, was the youngest of three…
Council plans to move homeless out of ‘unlawful hotels’ could put people on streets, warns charity
Edinburgh City Council facing backlash for plan to relocate homeless individuals An Edinburgh Council initiative to move 700 homeless individuals out of unlicensed temporary accommodation by December is drawing criticism from homelessness leaders, who fear that the move could result in some individuals ending up back on the streets or in inadequate housing. The council…
Skye widow of ‘murdered’ man saw gun-wielding brother enter family home before hearing shots
In a dramatic courtroom testimony at Edinburgh’s High Court, Lyn-Anne MacKinnon, the widow of a man allegedly murdered by her own brother, recounted the harrowing events that unfolded before her husband’s death. Mrs. MacKinnon revealed that she witnessed her brother, Fraser MacDonald, enter their family home with a gun, followed by the chilling sound of…
Ex-Celtic star Anthony Stokes has jail sentence overturned on appeal
Ex-Celtic Footballer Anthony Stokes Avoids Jail Sentence on Appeal Former Celtic footballer Anthony Stokes recently had a jail sentence overturned on appeal for a cocaine seizure and a high-speed car chase in Dublin. The incident occurred when Stokes, who was over the alcohol limit, drove at speeds exceeding 95mph and almost collided with another driver…
Dumfries and Galloway College unveils Mission 2030
Dumfries and Galloway College has revealed its ambitious plan, Mission 2030, aimed at maintaining its position as one of the top educational institutions in Scotland. The initiative, succeeding the successful Ambition 2025 project, aims to propel the college to new levels of excellence and innovation over the next five years. Mission 2030 seeks to keep…
How Each Moon Phase Affects Different Aspects of Our Lives
The moon, with its steady cycles and luminous phases, has long held a mysterious influence over our lives. Ancient civilizations looked to its glow for guidance, marking time and tracking its phases as a source of wisdom and direction. From folklore and myths to scientific curiosity, the moon has been seen as a silent force…