Mum Takes Unexpected Career Turn After Cancer Diagnosis Jacqueline, a 40-year-old mother, refused to let her cancer diagnosis hold her back. In a surprising move, she embraced a new career that has since changed her life for the better. After being diagnosed with gastric neuroendocrine cancer, Jacqueline found it challenging to continue working due to…

Cowie Primary School in Stirling has been commended for its proactive approach in tackling bullying, as it was lauded by the Scottish Government during the launch of the new national anti-bullying guidance for schools. The school welcomed Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Jenny Gilruth, and Lorraine Glass, Director of respectme, to introduce the updated…

Dumfries and Galloway Council Pays Out Over £300k in Pothole Compensation Dumfries and Galloway Council has reportedly paid out more than £300,000 in compensation to drivers due to pothole damage over the past year. The local authority received nearly 20,000 reports of potholes in the 2023/24 period. These figures were disclosed following information requests by…

The tragic death of Alan Plummer, the husband of late TV star Erin Jayne Plummer, has taken a heartbreaking turn as his body was discovered next to a cliff on Sunday. Alan, aged 49, who shared three children with the Australian presenter, passed away just two years after Erin sadly took her own life. Initially,…

**Kids TV Favourite Timmy Mallett Returns to Dumfries and Galloway by Bike** Popular children’s TV presenter, Timmy Mallett, has made a return visit to Dumfries and Galloway this week. He is currently cycling his way around the Rhins of Galloway on his bike. Timmy Mallett, known for his iconic Saturday morning shows like Wacaday and…

In a shocking turn of events, the father of murdered 10-year-old Sara Sharif, Urfan Sharif, has taken full responsibility for her death. This admission came during cross-examination at the Old Bailey, where Sharif made the dramatic statement while his wife, Beinash Batool, cried in the dock. Previously, Sharif had blamed Batool for Sara’s murder, but…

Grangemouth bosses have failed to rule out the possibility of further job losses at Scotland’s largest industrial site, following the closure of its oil refinery. The closure of the oil refinery will result in over 400 highly-skilled workers facing redundancy as refining operations on the banks of the Forth come to an end after more…

‘Scamdemic’ Nurse Suspended for Promoting Conspiracy Theories During Covid-19 Pandemic A former nurse at Crosshouse Hospital, Tracey McCallum, has been suspended by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for spreading conspiracy theories about the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccine. The NMC found that McCallum’s online posts, radio, and newspaper interviews had the potential to “undermine public…