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A new campaign has been launched urging residents in Dumfries and Galloway to act swiftly if they suspect someone is having a stroke. Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland, in collaboration with the Scottish Ambulance Service, introduced the initiative on World Stroke Day to raise awareness of stroke signs and symptoms. The campaign, known as FAST,…

Two glasses of juice naturally cut cholesterol and blood pressure A recent study has found that drinking two glasses of tart cherry juice daily can significantly reduce the risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack. This fruit drink is packed with healthy plant compounds called polyphenols, which have been shown to lower blood pressure…

Youths went on a rampage during Bonfire Night chaos as disorder broke out across the country. Shocking scenes of disorder were witnessed in Edinburgh, where streets were locked down as youths hurled fireworks at cars, businesses, and emergency crews. Riot police were called out to deal with the situation in the Sighthill, Niddrie, and Moredun…

Fox News has announced Donald Trump as the projected winner of the 2024 US presidential election, with a significant lead over Kamala Harris. While results from key states are still being finalised, Trump’s supporters are already celebrating in Florida as he inches closer to a potential return to the White House. The Republican nominee saw…

Galloway Food Hub in Dalry Receives Funding Boost A social enterprise in Dalry, the Galloway Food Hub, has recently been granted a funding boost of £5,000 from the Scotland Food and Drink Partnership’s Regional Food Fund. The aim of the project is to enhance access to local and sustainable food within the community. The hub…

Dumfries and Galloway Holiday Park Voted Best in the UK A holiday park in Dumfries and Galloway has been crowned the best caravan site in the UK. Auchenlarie Holiday Park, located near Gatehouse of Fleet, took the top spot after experts from GO Outdoors evaluated over 100 caravan parks nationwide. The rating criteria included pricing,…

A 27-year-old woman, Bella Salsberry, has been given a life-altering diagnosis by doctors – she has a genetic heart condition that could cause her to drop dead at any moment. Bella is battling with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a condition that thickens the heart muscles and disrupts normal blood flow, leading her to rely on a…

Newmains Teenager Set to Shine in Starring Role in Wizard of Oz Panto at Glasgow’s SEC Thirteen-year-old Jack Brown from Newmains is gearing up for a special Christmas performance as he takes on the role of the Lion in the upcoming production of Wizard of Oz by the Theatre School of Scotland. The panto, set…

Exercise at specific times of the day has been found to reduce the risk of bowel cancer by 11%, according to a recent study. Researchers from Regensburg University conducted the study, using data from the UK Biobank and monitoring 86,252 individuals aged 42 to 79 who wore accelerometers to track physical activity levels. Over a…

In 2025, the landscape of popular baby names is set to change, with some names expected to rise in popularity, while others may become extinct. A recent study by JoJo Maman Bébé has shed light on the naming preferences of UK parents, revealing that a significant number of parents worry about regretting their choice of…