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New call for DWP to increase Carer’s Allowance payments to £1,600 each month
A new online petition is urging the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to raise Carer’s Allowance payments to match the National Minimum Wage rate of £11.44 per hour, translating to a weekly payment of £400.40 or £1,601.60 every four weeks. Currently, unpaid carers providing a minimum of 35 hours of support receive £327.60 every…
Dumfries radio DJ backs campaign urging drivers not to get behind the wheel while tired
Dumfries radio DJ Lee Medd is throwing his weight behind a campaign that cautions drivers against getting behind the wheel while fatigued. Presenting the breakfast show on Alive 107.3, Medd is encouraging drivers to plan ahead, especially if they are embarking on long journeys to visit loved ones during the festive season. Recent statistics reveal…
Legendary figure ‘found’ in Michelangelo masterpiece 500 years later – can you spot it?
In a fascinating discovery reminiscent of a mystery novel, experts have recently revealed a hidden figure in one of Michelangelo’s most iconic artworks, The Last Judgement. This revelation comes centuries after the masterpiece was created and has sparked intrigue among art enthusiasts worldwide. Sara Penco, the author of the new book “Mary Magdalene in Michelangelo’s…
Number of Dumfries and Galloway kids at risk of being overweight or obese at lowest level for more than a decade
The level of children at risk of being overweight or obese in Dumfries and Galloway has reached its lowest point in over a decade. Despite this improvement, there are still more young children in primary one at risk of being overweight or obese compared to most other areas in Scotland. Public Health Scotland has released…
Brit teen boy jailed for one year in Dubai over ‘holiday romance’ with teen girl
A British teenage boy has been given a one-year jail sentence in Dubai for engaging in a consensual sexual relationship with a teenage girl. Marcus Fakana, 18, was convicted for having sexual relations with a British-Indian girl who was 17 at the time, one year below Dubai’s legal age of consent. The sentencing took place…
St Mirren star Shaun Rooney appears in court over “assault” of woman in Glasgow chip shop
St Mirren FC News St Mirren star Shaun Rooney faces charges over alleged assault on a woman in a chip shop in Glasgow. The incident involving Rooney, 28, and Sophia Bruce occurred at Blue Lagoon in Glasgow city centre on September 19, 2024. According to court papers, Rooney is accused of pushing and seizing Miss…
Martin Lewis issues urgent Winter Fuel Payment warning to 700,000 State Pensioners
Martin Lewis Warns 700,000 State Pensioners of Winter Fuel Payment Deadline Consumer advocate Martin Lewis has issued a critical alert to over 700,000 low-income pensioners concerning the Winter Fuel Payment, potentially missing out on payments of £200 or £300 if they overlook an approaching deadline in just a couple of weeks. During a recent episode…
Hamilton politicians hear residents’ views in street surgery
Hamilton Politicians Engage with Residents in Street Surgery Local politicians in Hamilton recently held a street surgery in Burnbank to connect with residents and hear their views on local issues. Hamilton North & East councillor Davie McLachlan and Central Scotland MSP Monica Lennon took to the streets to engage with householders and businesses, aiming to…
Dumfries motorists advised to avoid key junction as 10 weeks of roadworks set to begin
Dumfries motorists are being advised to steer clear of a crucial junction in the area as 10 weeks of roadworks are about to commence. Signs have been put up at the Tinwald Downs Roundabout in Heathhall warning drivers that construction is scheduled to start early next month, potentially causing delays. The Scottish Road Works Register…
Scottish Labour peer apologises after saying ‘to hell with the bishop’ in House of Lords
Scottish Labour Peer Issues Apology After Controversial Remark in House of Lords A Scottish Labour peer, George Foulkes, has apologised after making a contentious statement in the House of Lords, saying “to hell with the bishop.” The incident occurred during a debate on Tuesday afternoon when there was a dispute over who should speak first.…