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McDonald’s has decided to halt its plans for a new drive-thru on the outskirts of Dumfries. Despite this setback, the renowned fast-food chain still has ambitions to open a second outlet in the town, with fresh proposals currently in the works. The initial planning application for the proposed drive-thru on Annan Road, near the Premier…

Pro-Palestine activists have staged a protest at a weapons factory in Scotland by climbing on top of vehicles to block entry. The demonstration took place at the factory owned by Italian weapon manufacturer, Leonardo UK, located at Crewe Road in Edinburgh. The activists aimed to disrupt the shipments of arms being sent to Israel by…

A Doctor Who superfan in Scotland has found a new home for his beloved Dalek model, which had become a local icon in his town. Davie Kirkwood, 60, had purchased the replica Dalek 27 years ago, and it had been on display in his front window ever since. Standing at 5ft 7in, the cyborg had…

Dreams Bed Retailer Expands Scottish Presence with New East Kilbride Store Dreams, a renowned bed retailer, has announced its expansion in Scotland with the opening of a new store in East Kilbride. The new store, spanning 10,000 square feet, is situated at East Kilbride Retail Park on Mavor Avenue. It officially welcomed customers on Friday,…

Scotland is gearing up for a magical festive season as snow maps predict a White Christmas for some lucky parts of the country. The latest weather forecasts are indicating that snow flurries will hit on Christmas Eve, bringing with them a drop in temperatures. Early projections suggest that much of Scotland could experience wintry conditions,…

A woman is feared to have been washed into the icy Solway Firth after getting stuck in quicksand. A major search operation is currently underway off the coast of Powfoot in Dumfries and Galloway following the distress call made on Monday evening. The woman, believed to be from the Isle of Man area and who…

Devastated children from a gymnastics club in West Lothian are facing disappointment as their Christmas shows have been cancelled following a massive fire that destroyed their base. The young gymnasts from Astro Gymnastics in Livingston had to be evacuated urgently on Saturday when a fire broke out in a nearby unit at Brucefield Industrial Estate.…

A massive blaze broke out at a paper mill in Fife, Scotland, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene. The fire at Sapphire Paper Mill on Glenwood Road, Leslie, started just before 5.15 am on Tuesday. Twelve fire appliances were deployed to tackle the “well-developed” blaze, with plumes of smoke and large flames visible…

NHS Dumfries and Galloway bosses are encouraging residents to ensure they are up to date with their winter flu and Covid vaccinations. The health board reports that the uptake rate of winter vaccines in the region is currently higher than the national average, but they are urging even more people to come forward and get…

Dumfries TV and radio broadcaster, Amy Irons, has been selected to lead a new TV show for BBC Scotland, as reported by Daily Record. Amy Irons, a former pupil of St Joseph’s College, will co-host Reporting Scotland: News at Seven alongside Laura Maciver. The 30-minute weeknight news program will be broadcast live from the BBC’s…