Plans for a £60 million holiday park near Ringford in Dumfries and Galloway have been rejected by planning officials. The proposal from VCL Developments to build 425 lodges at Barncrosh was turned down due to insufficient information provided. In mid-September, VCL requested the council to remove some reports, including a landscape and visual impact assessment,…

Donated Coats to Help Veterans in Dumfries and Galloway Combat Winter Cold A heartwarming donation of coats is set to benefit homeless veterans in Dumfries and Galloway, providing essential warmth and comfort during the harsh winter months. Southwest RNR, a local organisation, has generously handed over 30 high-quality coats to the Veterans Garden in Dumfries.…

Hidden Gem Festival Organisers to Host Evening Showcase in Newton Stewart Music enthusiasts in Newton Stewart are in for a treat as the Hidden Gem Festival organisers gear up to host an evening showcase at the Vault Arts Centre on November 15. Following the success of the festival in Dumfries back in September, the upcoming…

Stephen Flynn, the SNP Westminster leader, has announced his bid to become an MSP at the 2026 Holyrood election. Despite his ambition to join the Scottish Parliament, Flynn has stated that he does not intend to resign from his current position as an MP. Flynn, who is considered a potential successor to John Swinney, must…

A mother from Larkhall is celebrating the news of funding allocated to new research for leukaemia treatment, a disease she has battled for years. Peppie Scobbie, 53 years old, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in August 2017 after experiencing symptoms like fatigue, chest and finger infections, and unexplained bruising. She underwent chemotherapy but…

ITV Love Island star Maura Higgins has issued a health alert, urging her fans to prioritize their health screenings ahead of her rumoured appearance on I’m A Celebrity. The former Love Island contestant herself underwent a cervical cancer screening and shared the importance of such tests with her followers on social media. Maura, 33, stressed…

Russell Grant’s daily horoscopes are delivering some hard truths today, as Aquarius star sign is advised against blaming others for their problems. According to the Daily Record, today’s horoscopes reveal insights for each zodiac sign, with impactful messages from astrologer Russell Grant, who has over 50 years of experience in reading star signs. For Aries…

Scottish Drivers Receive Over £4 Million in Pothole Compensation Local councils in Scotland have paid out more than £4.2 million in compensation to drivers for damages caused by potholes, recent figures reveal. This significant sum equates to nearly £70,000 per month and has sparked criticism over the state of the country’s deteriorating roads. The findings,…

Cash-strapped Scottish councils find themselves struggling with depleted funds, leading to a crisis in road maintenance. The issue of potholes has become a national disgrace, highlighting the lack of financial resources available to local authorities. SNP ministers have faced criticism for continuously denying councils the necessary funds, resulting in deteriorating road conditions that have adverse…