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West Lothian College students showcased their culinary skills at the Scottish Parliament, impressing MSPs and parliamentary staff with a six-course tasting menu. The students, enrolled in the college’s Level 5 and 6 Professional Cookery course, prepared a delectable meal at Holyrood on November 19. The menu featured dishes such as a smoked salmon frittata, pork…

The Scottish Government has come under heavy criticism for the “disgraceful” waiting times faced by individuals in temporary housing, as per recent reports. Shocking Freedom of Information data has shed light on the dire situation, with one person in Argyll and Bute enduring 13 years in temporary accommodation, while a child in Edinburgh has been…

**Police Close Major Dumfries and Galloway Road After Crash** A major road in Dumfries and Galloway has been closed following a serious accident. The A75 was shut down between the Annan and Eastriggs turnoffs at around 9.30am on Wednesday. Drivers are advised to steer clear of the area as a diversion is being set up.…

Comedian Susan Calman’s Latest Episode of Grand Day Out Show Features Dumfriesshire Locations Iconic locations in Dumfriesshire are set to take the spotlight in Friday night’s episode of the hit TV show “Grand Day Out”. Viewers will see comedian Susan Calman exploring Crawick Multiverse, Drumlanrig Castle, and the Sanquhar Post Office in this popular Channel…

Waiting lists for hospital appointments in Dumfries and Galloway have reached a record high, with over 18,000 people waiting for inpatient and outpatient appointments by the end of September. According to new figures from Public Health Scotland, seven individuals have been waiting for an appointment for more than three years in the region. The data…

A ScotRail conductor has become the talk of the town after ‘brightening’ the day of STV presenters Laura Boyd and Sean Batty with his card tricks. The duo were travelling from Edinburgh to Glasgow on Monday when Conductor Dominic stepped in to provide entertainment. Laura Boyd shared a picture of the conductor on social media,…

Wishaw Hospital Staff Plant New Tree to Mark Implementation of eTrauma System Staff at Wishaw General Hospital have recently planted a new tree on the grounds to commemorate the successful implementation of the eTrauma system across NHS Lanarkshire. The Trauma Tree was marked by Oliver Bailey, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Jillian Duddy, Trauma Liaison Nurse, and…

**Cops Challenge Driver to Attend Station After Car Seized for Driving Offences Near Scots School** Police in Bonnybridge, near Falkirk, have issued a direct challenge to a driver after seizing their car for driving offences near a Scottish primary school. Community officers Marc Stirling and Lynsey Scott, acting on intelligence, were on the lookout for…

Rescue seal pups treated to fish suppers after seafood firm donates tonnes of mackerel Rescue seal pups at the Caithness Seal Rehab and Release sanctuary are enjoying delicious fish suppers thanks to a generous donation of 1.5 tonnes of mackerel from Denholm Seafoods in Peterhead. The sanctuary, which specialises in rescuing and rehabilitating seals before…

A lawyer representing ex-SNP MP Natalie McGarry has been cleared of professional misconduct over the legal advice given to McGarry, who was convicted of fraud. Matthew Berlow, who represented McGarry between 2018 and 2019, faced an investigation by the Law Society of Scotland over his handling of the case. The investigation involved five conduct issues…