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The Inner Wheel Club of Motherwell & Wishaw recently marked its 77th birthday with a celebratory dinner at the Bentley Hotel in Motherwell. Members of the club were joined by their family and friends, along with some members of the Inner Wheel Club of Lanark, highlighting the special relationship between the two clubs. The event…

Residents in Dumfries and Galloway have benefitted from almost £50 million in Scottish Government benefits, according to new figures released by Social Security Scotland. The data shows that a total of £1.9 billion in support was distributed across Scotland during the 2023/24 fiscal year, with half of the 14 benefits distributed exclusively available in Scotland.…

Scots to Show Support for Paddy McGuinness’ Children in Need Cycle Challenge Lanarkshire locals are gearing up to line the streets and cheer on Paddy McGuinness as he embarks on the final leg of his challenging cycle journey in aid of Children in Need. The 51-year-old Top Gear presenter is taking on a gruelling 300-mile…

A horrific attack by a dangerous dog left a Scots pizza delivery driver without a significant part of his ear in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire. The incident, which occurred on March 22, 2023, involved Derek Marshall’s pet, an English Bull Terrier named Bolo. The dog dragged the delivery driver to the ground and attempted to bite…

Top nutritionist Dr Federica Amati, in a recent interview on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast, is advocating for a change in shopping habits to promote a healthier lifestyle. Dr Amati suggests exploring the overlooked aisles of supermarkets, particularly the “really unsexy food aisles,” to discover the health benefits of less popular grains. She recommends incorporating…

Living an unconventional family life, multi-millionaire Barrie Drewitt-Barlow shares a compelling story of love and complexity. Barrie and his boyfriend, Scott, have been in a relationship for two years, but the circumstances of how they got together are far from ordinary. Barrie, aged 54, fathered twins, Saffron and Aspen, with a surrogate mother in California…

Adults across the country are scratching their heads over a ‘strange’ Year 11 GCSE maths question that has gone viral. The question, posted by PLS Tutors on TikTok, asks: “The bearing of A from B is 098°. Find the bearing of B from A.” This problem has left many adults pondering their maths skills and…

Coleen Rooney has officially confirmed that she will be participating in the upcoming season of I’m A Celebrity. Putting an end to speculations, she addressed concerns about her health potentially affecting her ability to partake in the show’s trials. The 38-year-old, known as the wife of former footballer Wayne Rooney, had been a subject of…

A man from Dumfries and Galloway has embarked on a challenging journey to run around the coastline of Mauritius. Chris Thomson, a 34-year-old adrenaline junkie from Glenkens, has taken on the ambitious TourdeMauritius to raise awareness and funds for various charities such as Movember, Mind, Dementia UK, British Heart Foundation, MNDA, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation,…

Sandgreen Caravan Park in Dumfries and Galloway has been crowned the best caravan park in Scotland. The prestigious title was awarded by the Prestige Awards, where businesses are nominated for demonstrating excellence in their respective fields. Sandgreen Caravan Park, located near Gatehouse, stood out for its outstanding customer feedback and commitment to providing a memorable…