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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…
Drunk workman tried to abduct boy, 4, in Scots supermarket car park
A shocking incident occurred in a supermarket car park in Scotland, where a drunken workman attempted to abduct a four-year-old boy. The man, identified as Andrzej Palosz, was caught by the child’s mother as he took the boy by the hand and tried to lead him away. Despite the mother’s intervention and placing the child…
Trump election victory: ‘Don of an error – a dangerous one’
Donald Trump’s election victory has sparked concerns worldwide, with the Daily Record describing it as a “dangerous error.” The publication highlights Trump’s first term as evidence of his unpredictable, divisive, and cruel nature. His policies favoured the wealthy, led to a government shutdown over funding for a border wall, and created chaos in foreign relations.…
Russell Grant’s horoscopes as Sagittarius spreading themselves too thin
Russell Grant’s horoscopes for Sagittarius individuals are warning them about spreading themselves too thin, according to the Daily Record. Astrologer Russell Grant, with over 50 years of experience in reading star signs, has provided today’s horoscopes for each zodiac sign. For Aries, the message is to slow down and work at a more measured pace,…
Bonfire thugs torch derelict Tannahill estate as councillor calls for fireworks ban
A fire broke out at a derelict building in Tannahill Terrace on Bonfire Night, prompting concerns among locals in the area on Tuesday night. Renfrewshire councillor Kenny MacLaren is advocating for a fireworks ban following the incident. Fire crews responded to Tannahill Terrace around 9pm after reports that two derelict properties had been set ablaze.…