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I left my husband for a horse – they’re loyal and steadfast
For some women, the deepest connections they’ve ever experienced come with a surprising companion: their horse. While society often romanticizes human relationships as the pinnacle of companionship, a growing number of women feel an unbreakable bond with their equine friends—one so profound that it reshapes their lives, priorities, and even partnerships. From offering unwavering support…
Tom Hanks Explains Why ‘35 Is the Worst Age’ in Life
Tom Hanks, one of Hollywood’s most beloved figures, has always brought depth and authenticity to his roles, but his latest revelation about aging may surprise fans. While many might assume the Oscar-winning actor would yearn for the vitality of his younger years, Hanks, now 68, is surprisingly content right where he is. In fact, he’s…
Rutherglen school’s biggest ever Christmas fayre will be filled with festive cheer
Burnside Primary School in Rutherglen is gearing up for its biggest Christmas fayre yet, set to bring festive joy to local families and businesses. The event, scheduled for Saturday, November 23, will feature a host of activities, stalls, games, and delicious homemade treats, with a special appearance by Santa Claus himself guaranteed. The Christmas fayre…
Educating Manchester teacher struck off after Ofsted investigation
A teacher who gained fame through his appearance on the TV documentary series “Educating Manchester” has been banned from teaching as a result of an investigation by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted). Drew Povey, who was previously praised for his kindness and charisma, has been found guilty of manipulating…
Dumfries woman organisers fundraiser for footballer’s cancer battle
A compassionate woman from Dumfries has taken the initiative to organise a fundraising race night to support ex-Queen of the South youth player, Charlie Watson, in his battle against stage four skin cancer. Paula Whitefield, who is actively involved in preparing meals for Queens’ corporate hospitality and runs the Palmerston pie stall on match days,…
Queen of the South hold minute’s silence in honour of Dalbeattie’s Keith Thom
Queen of the South Football Club paid tribute to Keith Thom, their disability access officer and supporter’s liaison officer, with a minute’s silence before their match against Montrose at Palmerston. Keith Thom, who hailed from Dalbeattie, passed away last month. The club honoured his memory by holding a solemn moment of reflection before the game.…
Colvend and Southwick Community Council to discuss potentially life-threatening loss of broadband services
The Colvend and Southwick Community Council is set to address a critical issue regarding the potentially life-threatening loss of broadband services in the area. Last month, a malfunction in an Openreach cabinet at the Rockcliffe roadend left dozens of households without internet access for 10 days, from October 14 to 24. This outage particularly affected…
Dumfries and Galloway primary pupils lagging behind in attainment levels
Dumfries and Galloway primary pupils have been found to be lagging behind in attainment levels, according to a recent report. Pupils in P1, P4, and P7 are falling below the Scottish national average in key areas of learning, including reading, writing, literacy, and numeracy. The gap in attainment levels becomes even more pronounced by the…
Site works on new Monklands Hospital stepping up as plans move forward
Site works are progressing for the new Monklands Hospital as plans continue to move forward in Airdrie. Following successful earth settlement trials, additional preparatory works are commencing at the site of the groundbreaking hospital at Wester Moffat. Graeme Reid, director of the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP), mentioned that in the upcoming weeks, as part of…
Terrifying crash footage shared by couple left scarred for life
A harrowing car crash has left a couple scarred for life after they shared terrifying footage of the incident. James Innes, 66, and his wife Lorna, 67, from Inverness, suffered multiple broken bones and fractures in the collision that took place on the A96 near Auldearn on April 29 the previous year. The couple’s traumatic…