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In Shotts, members of the EU Congregational Church celebrated their annual Christmas Fayre, as reported by the Daily Record. The festive event was filled with joy, friendship, and community spirit. People from all parts of the Shotts community, including other local churches, came together to support the event. Children had the chance to meet Santa…

Controversial Social Care Charges in East Renfrewshire Paused Pending Budget Information Plans to introduce new social care charges in East Renfrewshire have been delayed until all financial details from the Scottish Government’s budget are revealed. The proposed £20 per hour fee for non-residential care, set to start in April 2025, is a response to significant…

Scotland’s Interim Chief Nursing Officer, Anne Armstrong, recently visited the Dumfries campus of the University of the West of Scotland to pay tribute to nursing students and acknowledge their contributions to improving rural healthcare in partnership with NHS Dumfries and Galloway. During her visit, Armstrong had the opportunity to explore the cutting-edge nursing facilities at…

The Gallovidian Gathering: Yule Edition is set to make a spectacular return to Castle Douglas Town Hall, as reported by the Daily Record. Scheduled for Saturday, December 21, this musical extravaganza promises to be a unique celebration of the region’s rich cultural traditions. Following the success of the Summer Solstice Edition, the Yule Edition aims…

Sections of the Lockerbie fuselage stored in Dumfries and Galloway are being transferred to the USA, as part of an evidence-sharing agreement between Scottish law enforcement authorities and their American counterparts for an upcoming trial. The trial, scheduled to begin on May 12 in Washington DC, involves Libyan suspect and alleged bomb-maker, Abu Aguila Mas’ud,…

Police in Scotland are currently investigating the suspicious death of a man whose body was discovered on a street in Wishaw. The man, identified as James McMaster, was found on Maxton Crescent at approximately 2:10 pm on Thursday, December 5. Following a post-mortem examination, the 53-year-old’s death is being treated as suspicious, with police believing…

West Lothian village of Blackburn, once known as a “war zone” during Bonfire Night, received high praise this year as the event passed without any incidents. The Blackburn Bonfire Night Action Group, established in 2019 following a surge in anti-social behaviour, commended the young people in the village for their exemplary conduct. Alison Kerr, the…

Residents in Dumfries and Galloway have expressed their preferences in a recent council consultation which highlighted their choices between various cost-cutting measures. According to the findings, individuals within the community are more inclined towards discontinuing the provision of free food caddy liners and stopping the administration of staff flu vaccines, rather than closing down recycling…

First picture of Scots teen killed in horror crash with taxi as friends pay tribute – Daily Record The first image of Daniel Griffiths, who tragically passed away after a devastating collision with a taxi, has been unveiled. A fundraiser has been established to honour Daniel Griffiths, who lost his life following a dreadful accident…

John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, has reassured the public that the NHS in Scotland possesses the necessary resources and staff to significantly reduce waiting times for patients. With the announcement of a record £21 billion funding for the NHS next year, Swinney aims to address the long-standing issue of backlogs that have plagued…