Family-Operated Dumfries and Galloway Gift Shop Awarded Best in Scotland A family-run gift shop has proudly been announced as the best in Scotland. Kennedy’s, situated in Kirkcudbright, secured the prestigious title of best gift shop at the esteemed Scotland’s Business Awards held in Glasgow. In the last two decades, the family behind Kennedy’s has transformed…

Around 10,000 Brits are diagnosed with leukaemia every year in the UK, but only 14% of Brits know the warning signs of the illness. Charities are urging Scots to familiarise themselves with the symptoms of leukaemia, which remains little understood despite being one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Leukaemia is a blood cancer that…

Dumfries Farm Paints Poppy onto Goat for Remembrance Day A farm in Dumfries has paid a touching tribute to Remembrance Day by spray-painting a poppy onto one of its goats. The team at Dalscone Farm Fun decorated the much-loved goat Martin with a red poppy and the words “We will remember them.” The gesture was…

Two runners have narrowly escaped death after suffering sudden cardiac arrests within weeks of each other, thanks to the use of the same defibrillator. Malcolm Hughes, aged 64, from Linlithgow, collapsed and stopped breathing during a relay race on Glasgow Green in March this year. A nearby defibrillator, located just 200 meters away, was used…

NHS GP Dr Amir Khan, known for his appearances on ITV’s Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, has recently shared his daily lunch routine to help with weight loss and prevent snacking habits. Dr Khan revealed that he eats the same nutritious lunch every day to stay healthy and satisfied, avoiding the temptation of unhealthy snacks.…

Castle Douglas saw the grand opening of a new Aldi store, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Paralympic gold medallist, Jack Smith. The event, which took place on Thursday, saw Jack, who was part of Team GB’s wheelchair rugby team at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, joined by enthusiastic pupils from Castle Douglas Primary School…

Scottish Oldest Joke Shop Closes After 140 Years Tam Shepherd’s, a Scottish joke shop believed to be the oldest in the world, has closed its doors for the final time. Located in Glasgow’s Queen Street, the store was opened by Tam Shepherd in 1886 and has been serving customers for nearly 140 years. In the…

Police in Dumfries and Galloway are currently investigating a series of road accidents that occurred recently. The incidents took place on the M74, the A76, and the B722 near Annandale Distillery. The collisions, which occurred on Friday, November 8, have prompted inquiries from law enforcement. The first accident on the M74 near Coatsgate in Moffat…

Roan’s Dairy, a family dairy firm based in Dumfries and Galloway, has made the decision to end its doorstep deliveries service. The dairy, known for its Fresher than the Udders milk brand, has been delivering its free-range milk to households across the region since 2015. Over the years, their milk has become a familiar sight…

Tributes have been placed at the scene where a Renfrewshire man tragically lost his life in a devastating crash. The incident occurred around 2am on Saturday morning on Beith Road, when a vehicle collided with a wall and burst into flames. Emergency services, including the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, responded swiftly to the scene.…