A former contestant of Britain’s Got Talent, Kerri-Anne Donaldson, was tragically discovered dead at her home just days after being discharged from the hospital. The 38-year-old gained recognition on the talent show in 2014 as part of the dancing group Kings and Queens, alongside Neil, Katya Jones, and Kai Widdrington, who later found fame on…

### Only People with a High IQ Can Spot Playing Card Error in Just 30 Seconds An intriguing brainteaser has been unveiled, challenging individuals to identify a playing card with a design flaw in a mere 30 seconds. According to the creators of the challenge, the current record for discovering the covert mistake stands at…

Dumfries and Galloway Church Celebrates 200 Years A significant milestone was recently marked by the St Mary’s RC Church in New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway, as it celebrated its 200th anniversary. The church, steeped in history, held a special Mass to commemorate its bicentenary, which was attended by members of different Christian denominations, including a…

Life-saving mountain rescuer from Killin, John Lovegrove, is gearing up to participate in the Montane Winter Spine MRT Challenge North 2025. The event is a grueling 160-mile race with a 108-hour time limit, encompassing some of the toughest terrains in Britain. John, a probationary member of the Killin Mountain Rescue Team (Killin MRT), aims to…

Patients in Dumfries and Galloway are experiencing significant delays in receiving dental care, with some waiting almost a year for a tooth extraction. The figures, revealed after a Freedom of Information request by Scottish Labour, show a stark increase in waiting times since 2019. Adults in the region are facing a wait of up to…

Two teenage girls are currently fighting for their lives after drinking poisoned cocktails at a popular holiday destination. The incident occurred during their backpacking trip in Southeast Asia while staying at a hostel in Udon Thani, Thailand. Believed to be around 19 years old, the Australian girls fell ill after consuming the tainted drinks near…

Former London Art Students on 50-Year Reunion Search for Rutherglen Friend A group of former art students, known as the ‘Class of 74’ from St Martin’s, are reaching out to reconnect with a friend from Rutherglen who emigrated to Australia. Val Fox, a former student at St Martin’s School of Art in London, is leading…

Newborn endured months of pain as doctors allegedly missed condition signs A mother has revealed the distress of watching her newborn baby cry in pain for 13 weeks after doctors reportedly failed to identify signs of a painful condition. Demi-Leigh Hughes delivered her daughter Isabella prematurely at William Harvey Hospital in Kent on August 5.…

Scottish Greens Call for Protection of Independence Spending in SNP Budget The Scottish Greens have made a demand for the SNP Government to safeguard spending on independence in the upcoming Budget. John Swinney faces the task of garnering support from at least one other party in Holyrood to ensure the passage of his government’s spending…

Stirling Station Collection Helps Local Group Raise £700 for Children in Need Stirling station was bustling with excitement and generosity last week as the city welcomed a special visitor in support of Children in Need. Pudsey Bear made appearances at various locations across Stirling, starting with a memorable sight on the summit of Dumyat, where…