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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…

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Christmas request has put Princess Eugenie in a tricky situation. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have extended an invitation to Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, to spend Christmas with them in Montecito, California. However, the couple is also expected to attend the Royal Family’s traditional celebrations in…

Communities in Clydesdale are set to benefit from new plans for shop renovations and path upgrades, thanks to funding from windfarm operators. South Lanarkshire Council has awarded grants totalling £726,000 from its renewable energy fund to various projects in Douglas, Coalburn, Lesmahagow, Stonehouse, and Strathaven. One of the initiatives receiving funding is the conversion of…

A shocking incident from three decades ago has come back into the spotlight as Abbie Humphries, who was kidnapped from a hospital as a newborn, has tragically passed away from a brain tumour. Abbie was abducted from the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham in July 1994, just three hours after her birth, sparking a nationwide…

The closure of the Coltness Community Larder has been announced due to the inability to keep up with the increasing demand for its services. The larder, which has been operating for over three years, has provided essential food and support to many families and individuals in Wishaw. This vital community resource has relied on the…

Royal Mail workers have a clever reason for always wearing shorts, even in cold weather. Despite the single-digit temperatures and the possibility of snow in the UK, postmen and women continue to wear shorts while on the job. Have you ever wondered why they opt for minimal clothing even in chilly conditions? A Reddit post…

Husband Objects to Wife Meeting Lovely Ex-Mother-In-Law In a recent dilemma shared with advice columnist Coleen Nolan, a woman expressed her excitement about reconnecting with her former mother-in-law. The woman revealed that she had a close bond with her ex-mother-in-law, and upon receiving an invitation for lunch, she eagerly accepted. Despite her enthusiasm, the woman’s…

Daughter of Rangers legend supports social media ban for children The daughter of Rangers legend Iain Ferguson, Kelsey Ferguson, has voiced her support for calls to implement a ban on social media for children in Scotland, following a recent move by Australia to ban social media for those under 16. Kelsey, who faced online bullying…

Scotland-Europe Ferry Service Progresses as Fife MP Engages with UK Treasury In a significant development, the campaign to reinstate a ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe has moved a step closer as Fife MP Graeme Downie held discussions with the UK Treasury regarding funding. Graeme Downie, the Labour MP for Dunfermline, recently met with…