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Residents and business owners in Dumfries have the opportunity to voice their opinions on proposed new ideas aimed at enhancing road safety and access in the town centre. The initiative, called Better Streets, is focused on areas such as High Street, Shakespeare Street, Irish Street, George Street, Academy Street, Buccleuch Bridge, and routes from the…

A man has shared his incredible journey of conducting a social experiment on his neighbours, leading to a profound change in his perspective on life. On Reddit, he detailed how he decided to perform one random act of kindness each day to observe the impact it would have on his neighbours and himself. Living in…

Brave Dad Saves Family from Blaze at Scottish Home In a harrowing ordeal, Bradley Kinnell heroically escaped a raging fire at his home in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his young son in his arms, while his partner and other children were trapped inside the burning building. The terrifying incident unfolded on Wednesday night in Niddrie Mill…

West Lothian MSP, Angela Constance, made a recent visit to West Lothian College’s ECOHOUSE, which was launched as a pioneering initiative this summer. The ECOHOUSE, inaugurated by Graeme Dey, Minister for Higher and Further Education, stands as a symbol of the college’s commitment to promoting sustainable living and education in Almond Valley. The ECOHOUSE consists…

Nicola Sturgeon and Frankie Boyle are set to share the stage as headliners at a comedy festival in Scotland. The former First Minister and controversial comedian will be joined by other acts like Susie McCabe, Russell Kane, and the podcast Here Comes The Guillotine at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival in 2025. The festival, which…

Five-year trend shows drops in attainment levels for Nithsdale high school pupils A recent report reveals a concerning trend of declining attainment levels among high school students in Nithsdale over the past five years. The latest data on exam results for Nithsdale secondary schools in 2022/23 indicates a decrease of up to 10 percent in…

Teaching union raises concerns over potential Dumfries and Galloway Council budget cuts that could have a devastating impact on education. The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) warns that proposed measures, including reducing the number of teachers assisting students with additional support needs by 50%, cutting resources for teaching English as a foreign language, and eliminating…

Gatehouse Community Champion Tarena Dickie Shares Inspiring Story Gatehouse community champion Tarena Dickie’s story is one of dedication and community spirit, shared in a recent interview with Galloway People. Tarena, a 45-year-old mother and part-time hairdresser, is a member of the local Community Church and plays a key role in the Gatehouse Christmas Lights and…