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In Dumfriesshire, youngsters are eagerly preparing for the Christmas festival and lights switch-on event in Annan. The town saw a surge of excitement as children and adults gathered for the first free lantern-making workshop at The Anglers’ function room last Saturday. The workshops, led by Annan Lights Committee volunteers, were a hit among the creative…

NHS GP Raises Awareness of Underdiagnosed Condition Causing Breathlessness and Pain An NHS General Practitioner has drawn attention to a condition that is significantly underdiagnosed and can manifest with symptoms like breathlessness, itching, and pain. Dr. Ahmed, known as @Dra_says on social media, discussed Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) in a recent TikTok video. According…

Retired Police Dog to Open New Pet Store in East Kilbride by Biting Through String of Sausages A retired police dog is scheduled to perform a unique and heartwarming role in the grand opening of a new pet store in East Kilbride. Corrie, an Alsatian who faithfully served for six years with Police Scotland, will…

Man in court accused of murder following discovery of body in burnt-out Scottish home A man has appeared in court charged with murder after a body was found in a burnt-out home in Annan. The incident unfolded when emergency services responded to a blaze at a property on Lady Street around 6.55am on Tuesday, November…

NHS Forth Valley pharmacy team honoured with national award The community hospital pharmacy team at NHS Forth Valley has been recognised for their outstanding contribution, winning the prestigious ‘Hospital Pharmacy Team of the Year’ award at the Scottish Healthcare Awards ceremony in Glasgow. The team, consisting of Hollie Houghton, Pauline Morrison, Cheryl More, Leanne Ross,…

New Report Reveals ‘Staggering’ Value of Unpaid Carers in South Lanarkshire A recent report has shed light on the immense value of unpaid carers in South Lanarkshire, revealing that their contributions save the economy an astounding £1.1 billion every year. The report, a collaboration between Carers Scotland and the Centre for Care, highlights the critical…

Scots Tory Leader Accused of ‘Pandering to Nigel Farage’ Over Calls to End Aid for Malawi Schools Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay is under fire for his push to halt aid for schools in Malawi, with accusations of pandering to Nigel Farage’s Reform party. Findlay’s stance on cutting funding for education abroad comes as polls…

The baby box programme in Lanarkshire has proven to be a great success, benefitting over 36,000 newborn babies in the region. This initiative, supported by the Scottish Government, aims to provide essential items for newborns and support families during the early stages of parenting. Across Scotland, a total of around 320,000 baby boxes have been…

Former SNP MP Mhairi Black has openly criticized the Scottish Government for their mishandling of policies, referring to it as making a mess of things. Black, who made history as the youngest MP since 1832 when she won the Paisley seat in 2015 at the age of 20, stepped down at the last general election.…